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Northeast monsoon intensifies, Orange alert in Idukki today

The northeast monsoon is set to enter another vigorous mode over Kerala, triggered by the strong northeasterlies.

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Cooperative society scam: VACB files case against former DCC president, others

VACB registers case against 13, incl. former Idukki DCC President, over Rs.4.52 crore financial scam at Idukki District Dealers-Co-operative Society. Plantation workers, incl. locals, had deposited Rs 5-30 lakh in society, which failed to return money. VACB to probe case, record statements. Former DCC President claims LDF trying to cover…

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CPI(M) to join protest against eviction drive in Idukki

CPI(M) district leadership in Idukki preparing for open protest against anti-encroachment drive. Chinnakkanal land protection movement formed to demand translocation of wild tusker, Arikompan. Movement to submit memorandum to District Collector, review petition to Kerala High Court. CPI(M) to join protest, block eviction of farmers. Task force to continue drive…

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Tribal schoolchildren come up with a Eureka moment

For the first time, Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad’s science magazine for children publishes articles of three tribal students, two from Idukki and one from Wayanad.

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Special task force to evict 226 active encroachments on government land in Munnar

District Collector Sheeba George submitted a revised list of encroachments in Idukki before the Kerala High Court on October 16. The total number of 336 encroachments have been divided into six categories.

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Task force removes two more encroachments in Idukki

Task force evicted 2.95 acres of land in Idukki, installed govt board. Officials completed legal proceedings & will continue eviction process. KIFA alleged task force trying to evict settled farmers. Family settled in 1962, paid tax for house till 2022.

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Munnar-Bodimettu stretch emerging as a major road tourism destination in Idukki

Idukki's Munnar-Bodimettu NH stretch is a popular road tourism destination, with tea plantations, hairpin bends, misty climate, and Anayirankal dam catchment area. NHAI and DTPC are taking steps to arrange tourist amenities, including a toilet complex and parking facilities. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the stretch on Nov 6.

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Heavy rainfall in Kerala’s Idukki district prompts release of water from dams

Idukki district in Kerala released water from two minor dams due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. IMD issued a yellow alert in Idukki and three other districts. Landslips reported, but no casualties.

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One acre of agricultural land washed away in landslip in Idukki

Nearly one acre of agricultural land in Nedumkandam was washed away in a landslip following heavy rain in Idukki.

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Over an acre of agricultural land lost in landslips overnight after heavy rain in Kerala's Idukki district: official

Heavy rain in Idukki district of Kerala caused landslips on October 23, damaging an acre of agricultural land and a portion of road at Nedumkandam. No injuries or homes damaged, but IMD issued yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki & Palakkad districts for Oct 24. Minor rain has caused landslips…

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Collector submits revised list of encroachments in Idukki

Idukki District Collector Sheeba George has submitted a revised list of 336 encroachments to the Kerala High Court. 28 evicted cases, 26 cases under Kerala Land Conservancy Act, 105 cases under court consideration, 54 cases with stop memo issued, 3 cases under Collector's consideration, 4 cases under Sub-Collector's consideration, 75…

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Forest department pilots AI-based identification app for faunal survey in Mankulam

AI-based app developed by Govt. Engg. College, Idukki to identify butterflies in Mankulam forest division. App database comprises 265 butterfly species; cache of macro photographs taken from various angles for accurate profiling. Tool to be available in public domain; developers aim to expand database to include 326 butterfly species in…

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Forest department to install hanging solar fences in two Idukki panchayats

Idukki Forest Dept. to install hanging solar fences in Marayur & Kanthaloor panchayats to tackle man-animal conflict. NABARD has allotted ₹4.7cr for the project. Tribespeople in Kanthalloor have started installing solar fences at their own cost to prevent wild elephant attacks. 18 wild elephants are camping in the region.

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Kerala JD(S) row | Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan asks Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to expel Minister

Kerala opposition Leader VDD Satheesan urges chief minister pinarayi vijayan to expel JD(S) nominee from Cabinet as party aligned with NDA. He alleges CPI(M)-BJP alliance helping former stay in power. CAG report on KMSCL purchases during COVID-19 pandemic proves Oppn. allegations of corruption. Satheesan also wants CM to restrain M.M.…

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Idukki witnesses farmers’ protest after eviction drive

Farmers at Sinkukandam, near Chinnakkanal, under the Udumbanchola taluk staged a protest in front of the Chinnakkanal village office on Thursday in protest against the Revenue department’s eviction drive.

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Revenue dept. takes over 229.76 acres of encroached land in Idukki

A task force formed by the State government to oversee the removal of encroachments in Munnar and other parts of Idukki district launched the drive on Thursday, by removing a total of 229.76 acres of land under Devikulam and Udumbanchola taluks.

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Idukki eviction drive strains CPI(M)-CPI relations in the hill district

LDF allies in Idukki in war of words over Revenue dept's eviction drive. CPI(M) legislator M.M. Mani & party's district sec C.V. Varghese oppose move. CPI leader K.K. Sivaraman criticizes Mani's stance. Revenue Minister K. Rajan seeks reconciliation. No bulldozers, govt not in hurry to evict, must complete HC-directed scrutiny.

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Kerala High Court orders online appearance of Idukki District Collector

Kerala HC orders Idukki DC to appear online on Oct 24 to discuss legal/illegal title deeds in Munnar. Court stayed DC's election duty in north India & sought views from State Govt. on implementing legislation for special tourism zone in Munnar. Case posted for Oct 24.

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LDF to conduct ten-day campaign on Land Bill in Idukki

LDF to launch 10-day campaign in Idukki to spread awareness about Kerala Govt Land Assignment Bill. CPI(M) leaders to address people at various centres. Marches to pass through major centres, regularising thousands of religious centres, schools, clubs, Anganwadis, and govt buildings. Tourism sector to be developed. #Kerala #LDF #LandAssignmentBill

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Yellow alert for four districts in Kerala on Tuesday

A yellow alert warning of isolated heavy rain has been issued for four districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Malappuram on Tuesday.

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KSEB to give priority to 800 MW Idukki golden jubilee extension scheme

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to give priority to the implementation of the 800 MW Idukki Golden Jubilee Extension Scheme, a hydro project meant to enhance the capacity of the Idukki power project.

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CM inaugurates Kinfra Spices Park in Idukki

CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Kinfra Spices Park in Idukki to help develop agri sector. It will facilitate processing & value addition of spices & allied products, increasing demand for value-added products & helping SMEs compete in global market. Mini food park to be set up in Cheruthoni in 2 yrs.…

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Heavy rain lashes several parts of Kerala; orange alert in 3 districts

Heavy rain in Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts, yellow alert in 7. Orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta; yellow alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur. Rainfall of 6-20 cm, thunderstorm, gusty winds.

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Security of Idukki dam to be strengthened

KSEB dam safety & hydel tourism wings have started steps to enhance security at Idukki & Cheruthoni dams. District Collector directed KSEB, police to make security arrangements. 42 CCTV cameras installed, more needed. Guard posts, police security, identity proof, watch tower, metal detectors, online booking, sign boards proposed. District Police…

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Chief Minister to inaugurate Kinfra Spices Park in Idukki on Saturday

Kinfra Spices Park in Idukki to be inaugurated by CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Park set up on 15.29 acres at ₹20 crore to process, add value to spices & allied products. Industrial plots allotted to entrepreneurs for 30 yrs with basic infra, feeder, drains, security post, etc. Inaugural function to be…

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