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With Horticorp delaying payment, farmers start their own vegetable market at Kanthallur

In Idukki, winter vegetable farmers have launched a 'Chilla' model farm produce auction centre due to Horticorp failing to pay them on time. The new market, exclusive to tribal people, opens Thursdays and farmers are paid a day after the auction.The farmers have decided not to provide vegetables to Horticorp…

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Most cardamom dryer units in Idukki operate without PCB nod, NGT told

Kerala PCB informs NGT that majority of cardamom dryers in Idukki lack consent-to-operate clearance. Only 3 of 11 units have valid consent. All industries prone to pollution must obtain valid consent from PCB. Notices issued to erring units; local bodies told not to issue licences. Tests reveal ambient air quality…

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Kuzhalnadan takes the fight to CPI(M) top leadership

Mathew Kuzhalnadan, a Congress legislator, accused CPI(M) of illegally occupying public land and amassing wealth. He defended himself against accusations of land grabs, financial misconduct and violating lawyer's code. He also sued CPI(M)'s district secretary for defamation. Kuzhalnadan challenged CPI(M) to investigate financial transactions of their district secretaries.

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Mechanic dreams of flying high, develops own helicopter

Thoppil Biju, a 34-year resident of Double Cutting near Cheruthoni in Idukki, has built a single-seater Coaxial mini-helicopter.

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Gang attacks police team at Chinnakkanal, 4 arrested

IDUKKIA police team attacked by gang while pursuing case of hotel owner's abduction. Four arrested, two absconding. Police team from Kareelakulangara police station led by sub-inspector Sreekumar. CPO Deepak sustained stab injuries, admitted to Tata Tea Hospital. Search launched, four arrested, two escaped. Arrested: Suneer Babu, Firos Khan, Muhammed Muneer,…

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Revenue dept. order declaring revenue land as forestland sparks a row

In Idukki, a Revenue Dept. order converting 4,318 hectares of revenue land to forestland has sparked controversy. Locals allege officials are trying to evict people. The order was issued on the basis of a letter by the wildlife warden, Munnar. The Forest Dept. requested change in land status of 3,844…

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Munnar records its lowest rainfall in August in 10 years: UPASI

Munnar records lowest rainfall in 10 yrs: 2.56 inches in Aug; 63% rain deficit in Idukki; affects tea production & tourism. #RainDeficit #Munnar #Idukki #TeaProduction #Tourism

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Will submit an explanation before High Court, says CPI(M) Idukki district secretary

CPI(M) halted construction of office in Idukki after Collector's stop memo. Party denies violating court order & suspects conspiracy. High Court initiated suo motu contempt case. RTI revealed construction without NOC & violating stop memos.

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Water level in Idukki dam drops to 2,330.34 ft, say KSEB data

Idukki reservoir water level nears lowest in 25 yrs; 62% rain deficiency. Total storage capacity at 30.41%. In past 25 yrs, only 3 yrs saw water level below 2,331 ft in Aug. Poor SW & NE monsoon in 2002, 2003 & 2012. IMD data shows normal rainfall 2,076.1 mm, district…

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Two minor siblings killed in road accident in Theni

Tragic incident in Theni: Two siblings, K. Megasri Subadha (8) and Sangilivel (12), killed in road accident involving motorbike and truck. Cousin I. Shanmugavel (21) injured. Occurred near Nehru Statue at 8.30pm. Truck driver A. Ramar (35) from Idukki arrested. Children's father Karthikeyan died last year, mother works at private…

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189 tribal colonies in Kerala still have no access to Internet, mobile connection

Kerala declared Internet a basic right, yet 189 Adivasi ooru (tribal colonies) lack access, affecting 5,000 tribal students. Idukki has most colonies, Kannur second. Forest dept. permission sought to set up towers. Union Cabinet-approved project to provide 4G mobile services soon. Community study rooms provide Internet, but remote colonies seldom…

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Four members of Muthuvan tribes in Idukki allege ostracism by Oorukoottam

Four Muthuvan tribal men from Idukki ostracised by Oorukoottam for attending protest march in Thiruvananthapuram demanding return of wild tusker translocated from Chinnakkanal to PTR. Palraj, Anandaraj, Mohanan, and Muthukumar attended march to ensure no more elephants captured. Tribal heads' meeting observed people worked against interests of tribal community, hence…

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Idukki Collector fails to take action on illegal construction of CPI(M) area committee office

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Three tigers spotted at human habitation in Idukki

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UDF hartal in Idukki near-total

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Buying high-cost power a drain on KSEB’s pocket, State government told

KSEB informs Kerala Govt. of financial crisis due to high-cost power purchases. High-level meeting called to review power situation; KSEB to present report on options to manage supply. KSEB seeks extension for interim arrangement to schedule power for 75 days. SW monsoon weak, storage in hydel dams stagnant at 37%,…

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Dry weather comes as a blessing to Idukki’s tourism industry

Idukki's tourist destinations, incl. Munnar, Thekkady & Wagamon, are witnessing a heavy rush due to lack of rain in Kerala & rain fury in Himachal Pradesh. Hotels & resorts are fully booked & North Indian tourists are seeking accommodation. DTPC & Eravikulam National Park are also seeing a surge in…

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NHAI to conduct a geological inspection at rockfall site in Valanjanganam

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) will conduct a geological department-level inspection on the rockfall that occurred on the Valanjanganam stretch of the Kottarakkara-Dindigul National Highway near Kuttikkanam in Idukki.

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Idukki and Cheruthoni dams opened for public

The dams would be open for the public till August 31, said Water Resource Minister Roshy Augustine.

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Woman killed as boulders fall on parked car in Idukki

In Idukki, one person was killed and five others, including an 8-month-old girl, were injured when massive boulders rolled down a hill and crushed a parked car near Kuttikkanam. The car was travelling from Panchalimedu hill station to Cumbummettu. The deceased was identified as Soudamini (55) and the injured were…

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Gap road stretch: farmers to begin indefinite day-and-night protest seeking compensation

A report submitted by former Munnar special tahsildar to Idukki District Collector says unscientific widening works on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH has resulted in repeated landslips in the region

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Ivory smuggling: search underway to nab three more suspects

Forest dept. intensifies search for 3 suspects in ₹1.6 crore ivory smuggling case. 4 Malappuram natives arrested, suspects from Idukki & Malappuram tracked. Flying squad arrested gang in Kozhikode with 8 pieces of ivory for sale. Investigation ongoing.

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Organic farming brings rich dividends to Vanchivayal in Idukki

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Declining water level in Idukki reservoir to hit power generation

Idukki district is facing a 58% shortfall in monsoon rains, leading to a crisis in hydel power generation. The water level in Idukki reservoir is 32.28% of total capacity, 54.46 ft lower than last year. Power generation at Moolamattom power plant is 6.129 million units. Shutters of Cheruthoni dam were…

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Roymon of Pulpally wins best farmer award in Kerala

Roymon K.A. (Wayanad) wins 2022 State-level Sibi Kallingal Memorial Karshakothama Award (₹2L); Mitraniketan K. Viswanathan Memorial Nelkathir Award (₹5L) to Aatumugham Aayirathi Anjooru Rajaramapuram Kainadikkayal Cherukara Kayal Paddy Producer Committee (Alappuzha); V.V. Raghavan Memorial Award (₹5L) to Krishi Bhavan, Alathur; Kalliassery Assembly constituency (organic farming, ₹5L); Raghunathan P. (Vannamada, Palakkad,…

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