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New bridge at Cheruthoni, Munnar-Bodimettu road to be inaugurated on Oct. 12

Inaug. of Cheruthoni bridge & Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH on Oct 12. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate. Widening of 41-km stretch delayed due to landslides. First toll booth to be opened at Devikulam. Bridge built in 3 yrs at Rs 25 cr to connect Puliyanmala-Thodupuzha state highway. Old…

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Eco-restoration project covers Anamudi Shola national park area in Munnar with natural grasslands

Munnar Wildlife Division has converted a park filled with exotic species of trees into 50 hectares of forest land, encouraging wildlife presence and food and water for animals in an anticipatory step towards curbing human-animal conflict

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Tusker Padayappa attacks ration shop, eats rice

A wild tusker, Padayappa, attacked a ration shop in Munnar's Lakkad Bazaar on Friday. It destroyed three sacks of rice and damaged vegetable farms. Local people chased the tusker away around 7 a.m. This follows an attack in July where it ate a full sack of rice.

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Kerala HC tells govt. to inform it about team to evict encroachers in Idukki

Kerala HC grants govt more time to form team to remove encroachments in Munnar, Idukki. Govt pleader asked to inform court of steps taken to evict encroachers from river in Santhanpara.

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Wagamon gets more visitors than Munnar hill station

The destinations under DTPC in Wagamon witnesses a higher tourist turnout, with the number of tourists doubling within just eight months this year

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All-party meeting reviews restrictions on construction in Munnar

At Idukki Collectorate, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine convened an all-party meeting to review construction restrictions imposed in Munnar. It was decided to bring general land issues to the State govt's attention and seek more time from High Court. No curbs on LIFE Mission houses. MP Dean Kuriakose, MLA A.…

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326 encroachments identified in Munnar, Idukki Collector informs HC

Kochi HC identifies 326 land encroachments in Munnar. Collector Sheeba George informed court of surveys conducted & action taken. Court asked for report on construction activities & views of State Govt. on appointing special officer & task force. Central Govt. views sought on using expert teams to assess carrying capacity…

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Munnar under CCTV surveillance to check waste menace

Munnar grama panchayat installed 16 CCTV cameras to identify those dumping waste in Muthirapuzha river. Waste collection and toilet facilities have been arranged. Panchayat spent ₹4 lakh for CCTV cameras and waste bins. Aim is to make Munnar a waste-free and spit-free hill station. UNDP assisted in setting up a…

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Greens want Munnar Hill Area Authority to focus on ecological development

Even as the State government has formed the new Munnar Hill Area Authority (MHAA) to ensure sustainable development of the Munnar region, the Greens have demanded change in the development focus in MHAA and ensure the protection of ecological balance in the hill station through the Authority

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Govt. issues final notification for Munnar Hill Area Authority

Kerala govt. forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development of region. Restrictions imposed on construction activities in 13 panchayats to protect ecological balance. ILFM general convener criticizes govt. for blocking development activities in panchayats.

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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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330 government land encroachment cases in Munnar: Collector’s report

330 government land encroachment cases in Munnar: report

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Munnar to get Kerala’s first clean street food hub

Munnar to get Kerala's 1st clean street food hub; FSSAI allocates ₹1 crore for amenities, including toilet block, waste mgmt, chairs, rest place, roofing & lighting. District Collector, Health Secy, LSGD Secy, Tourism Secy, NHM Coordinator & State Food Safety Commissioner to form committee. Hub to provide hygienic food to…

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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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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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Death certificates of those missing in Pettimudy landslip issued

At Pettimudy, 70 lives lost in landslide 3 yrs ago; death certificates of missing persons handed over to relatives; KDHP constructed burial site; relatives plan to conduct prayers on 3rd anniv. #Munnar #KDHP #Pettimudy #Landslide #DeathCertificates #Relatives #Prayers

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ED takes possession of villas, land at Munnar in money laundering case against PFI

The Enforcement Directorate has taken possession of four villas and 6.75 acres of land in Munnar district as part of a money laundering investigation against the banned Popular Front of India.

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Construction restrictions imposed on 13 panchayats in Munnar

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Rockfall poses threat to Munnar road

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Hydel tourism sites in Kerala to run battery-operated boats

The hydel tourism destinations under the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will soon switch to green energy. Plans are afoot to deploy battery-operated boats in the major hydel tourism destinations in the State.

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Soil testing for proposed bridge begins at Rajamala

PWD begins soil testing to construct new bridge at Rajamala on Munnar-Udumalpet Interstate Highway. Bridge aims to avoid traffic blocks on holidays/weekends.

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Rocks fall on national highway in Munnar after rain

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Nilgiri tahr successfully translocated to Eravikulam National Park

The Forest department on Friday successfully translocated a Nilgiri tahr that attacked two forest watchers at the Palappetty Kudi tribal settlement, near Marayur, in Idukki. Officials said the animal was shifted to the Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Munnar

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Land identified for a waste treatment plant in Chinnakkanal

The vexed problem of waste management in Chinnakkanal panchayat near Munnar in Idukki is finally in for a solution with the Revenue Department identifying land for opening a waste treatment plant for the panchayat.

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