Munnar
Coverage of Munnar in the Nexus archive.
- New study hints at a wider distribution of Agasthyamalai Bushfrog in Western Ghats
A research team discovered the Agasthyamalai Bushfrog in Devikulam near Munnar, extending its distribution by over 120 km north of the previously known range in the Agasthyamalai Hills south of the Shencottah Gap.
- Traffic resumes on Kochi-Dhanushkodi highway in Munnar
Traffic has resumed on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi highway in Munnar. The resumption suggests a restoration of normal conditions on this route.
- Expert team to inspect mudslide and crack on highway near Munnar
An expert team is inspecting a major roadside crack and mudslide near Munnar town that occurred on Saturday evening. The incident has raised concerns about infrastructure stability in the area.
- Idukki Collector urges tourists to avoid trips to Munnar in Kerala
Idukki Collector advises tourists to avoid visiting Munnar in Kerala due to a travel advisory. The advisory follows a major crack and mudslide on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway.
- Forest department links surge in tiger attacks to growing cattle population in Munnar
The forest department in Munnar has linked a surge in tiger attacks to the growing cattle population in the region. The abundance of easy prey has caused tigers to live socially within tea plantations.
- Dangerous driving practices continue in Munnar, five youths fined
Dangerous driving practices continue in Munnar, leading to five youths being fined. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in the area.
- Tourists continue dangerous acts on road in Munnar
Tourists in Munnar persist in dangerous road behaviors, such as riding atop vehicles and with doors open on winding roads, despite repeated warnings and police cases. A viral video captured a group of youths engaging in risky SUV riding near Chithirapuram.
- Two Tamil Nadu youths arrested for sexually abusing minors in Idukki
Two youths from Tamil Nadu were arrested for sexually abusing minors in Idukki. The accused contacted the girls through social media and traveled to Munnar to meet them.
- Panel decides to enforce regulations to solve hours-long traffic block in Kerala’s Munnar
A panel has decided to enforce new regulations to address a traffic block in Kerala’s Munnar. The traffic advisory committee will implement these measures from June 15 to June 30.
- Kochi-Theni greenfield highway project put on hold
The Kochi-Theni greenfield highway project, a 151-km initiative aimed at decongesting the 121-km NH 85 corridor between Kochi and Munnar, has been put on hold. The project was envisioned about a decade ago to address congestion on the existing highway.