Brushwood check dams constructed in Marayur forest division Idukki officials construct brushwood check dams to combat water scarcity for wild animals in Marayur Sandal division. The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024
Jeep safaris at night banned in Marayur Idukki district bans night jeep safaris near Munnar to prevent wild animal attacks, strict action against violators. The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
Chatta Munnar check-post employs surveillance tech to safeguard Marayur Sandalwood forest, prevent crimes Forest department in Idukki embraces mobile app-based surveillance technology to protect sandalwood forest, reducing vehicle checking time. The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024
Womens commission seminar held at Marayur Kerala Women’s Commission chairperson P. Satheedevi inaugurates a seminar at Marayur Panchayat Hall. A camp will be organised to discuss development issues of tribal settlements The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Mist and fog in Idukki hill stations, no chilly weather in Munnar Kanthallur & Marayur near Munnar witness unusual mist & fog, while Kumily experiences light rain & fog. Munnar yet to experience chilly weather. The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023
Tribespeople of Chinnar reaping the dual benefits of reviving millet farming In Idukki, an initiative called Punarjeevanam was launched 8 yrs ago to revive millet cultivation in tribal settlements near Marayur. This has led to the revival of 36 millet species on 15 acres, helping the tribal community return to their traditional dietary habits. This has improved their health, with a… The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
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. The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023
Forest watcher injured in wild elephant attack in Marayur Forest watcher injured in wild elephant attack in Marayur The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
30,467 kg of sandalwood sold at e-auction, fetching ₹37.22 crore Marayur sandalwood auction concluded with positive response, selling 30,467 kg for ₹37.22 crore. 9,418 kg from other divisions sold for ₹9.3 crore, 4,226 kg from farmers sold for ₹3 crore. Single tree fetched ₹1.25 crore, roots ₹27.34 lakh. Farmers, 9 agencies, KFDC, Oushadhi, Cochin Devaswom Board, Navamukunda temple participated. The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023
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 The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023
Tusker Padayappa attacks house, eats a sackful of rice IDUKKIA wild tusker, Padayappa, attacked cluster homes near Marayur, Idukki on Wednesday. It raided a house, destroying the door, and ate a sack of rice. Local people chased it back into the forest. It is suspected that Padayappa is suffering from health issues and needs to be inspected by the… The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023
Move to translocate Nilgiri tahr that attacked forest watchers The Forest department is planning to capture and translocate a Nilgiri tahr that attacked two forest watchers at the Palappetty Kudi tribal settlement, near Marayur in Idukki, on Monday and Tuesday. The animal will be shifted to Eravikulam National Park The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023
Marayur jaggery fetches new record price Marayur jaggery, a traditional product from Idukki district, has fetched a new record price. The price of 1 kg of Marayur jaggery has touched ₹120 in the retail market The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023
Forest watcher sustains injuries in Nilgiri Tahr attack In a rare incident, a forest watcher sustained grievous injuries when a Nilgiri Tahr attacked him in the Palappetty Kudi tribal settlement at Marayur in Idukki. The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023 Poojappura Ravi, who enacted many a humorous role, passes away Veteran Malayalam actor Poojappura Ravi, known for humorous roles in hundreds of films, passed away at Marayur in Idukki district on Sunday morning
The Hindu · May 23, 2023 Kerala Forest department all set to establish State’s first sandalwood museum at Marayur Kerala Forest department all set to establish State’s first sandalwood museum at Marayur
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022 After ‘Chilla,’ Marayur tribespeople get ‘Ila’ Sandalwood division opens no profit-no loss shop for tribes to buy consumer goods
The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022 Infection squeezes life out of Marayur’s sandalwood trees 1,000-odd trees infected by sandalwood spike disease in reserve
The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022 Marayur jaggery to get innovation push Project under One District, One Idea initiative of Kerala - Development and Innovation Strategic Council