FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 8 - The Untold Story

Road and bridge inauguration postponed once more in Idukki

Road and bridge inauguration postponed once more in Idukki

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

After nine years, this band of engineers anchor a power dream

Seven engineers from college days join forces to launch 4MW hydel power project in Idukki. After nine years of effort, project went on stream last week. Project uses water from Parathode, dam set up at Chathurakkallippara. 10,000 units/month to Adimali Taluk Hospital free of cost. KSEB synchronises voltage/frequency & provides…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Task force clears encroachment in Munnar

The Revenue department’s special task force on Saturday cleared an encroachment on government land and reclaimed 10 cents of land at Mankulam village under the Devikulam taluk, near Munnar, in Idukki.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 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

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.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023