MYSTERIOUS: 4 - What They Never Told You

Logos of international paragliding, surfing competitions unveiled

The ‘International Paragliding Competition 2024’, the first in the series of four adventure tourism events this year, will be held from March 14 to 17 at Wagamon, Idukki. The International Surfing Festival at Varkala from March 29 to 31 will be the first national surfing championship this year.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Compensation of ₹10 lakh paid to family of woman killed in elephant attack, says Minister P. Rajeeve

Industries and Law Minister P. Rajeeve announces compensation for woman trampled by elephant, addressing human-wildlife conflict in Idukki.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Ramakrishnan shell-shocked after wild jumbo kills his wife shortly after she served him tea

When his wife Indira served him tea while he was working on their land at Kanjiraveli near Adimaly in Idukki district on Monday morning, Ramakrishnan never imagined that it will be the last time.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Idukki bishop visits kin of victims of wild elephant attack in Munnar

Idukki bishop Mar John Nellikunnel visits family of elephant attack victim, calls for wildlife population control.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Human-animal conflict takes centre stage in Idukki

Idukki faces political tension and environmental concerns as human-elephant conflict escalates, prompting a hunger strike by Congress leader Dean Kuriakose.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Master plan for Idukki Medical College Hospital soon

A high-level meeting convened by Health Minister Veena George and the Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine on Wednesday announced that a master plan would be drawn up for the comprehensive development of Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Idukki

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Forest dept. to revamp SMS system to alert residents to presence of wild elephants

Idukki all-party meeting revamps SMS alert system for wild elephant movements, includes more languages and extended hours.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Driver killed after wild elephant attacks autorickshaw in Munnar

45-year-old auto driver killed by wild elephant near Munnar, Idukki; two injured, highlighting the increasing elephant attacks in the area.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

Idukki’s hydel tourism centres in standstill following ongoing workers’ strike over salary revision

A solidarity meeting to support the hydel tourism workers’ strike will be held in Munnar on February 25.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for raping 14-year-old girl

Idukki court sentences 80-year-old man to 45 years for raping 14-year-old girl, orders compensation and rehabilitation.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024