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In Idukki, voter turnout down from 76% in 2019 to 66% this year

The turnout this year is nearly 10 percentage points lower compared to the figure from the previous Parliamentary elections in 2019. The polling recorded in 2019 was 76.36 percent.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Grand finale to electioneering in Idukki

Idukki Lok Sabha constituency sees grand finale of poll campaigns with vibrant roadshows and rallies in Kattappana and Thodupuzha.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

In Idukki, all three fronts promise solution to human-wildlife conflicts

Idukki Lok Sabha election coverage: UDF, LDF, and NDA candidates address human-wildlife conflicts and plantation workers' issues.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Munnar witnesses protests following death of auto driver in wild elephant attack

Protests erupt in Munnar after wild elephant attack, leading to hartal and demands for prevention measures.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Govt studying equivalence of posts in Central jobs for OBC recruitment

Govt. considers proposal to determine equivalence of posts in State PSUs vis-a-vis Central govt. posts for OBC reservation. Responding to MP's query, Minister said State govts. empowered to draw equivalence.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Row over reserve forest declaration in Chinnakkanal

A row is brewing over the government’s decision to declare a large area of revenue land as a reserve forest at Chinnakkanal near Munnar in Idukki.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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.…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023