Efforts to bring Rajendran back to CPI(M) hit a roadblock in Munnar Efforts to bring Rajendran back to CPI(M) hit a roadblock in Munnar The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024
Vattavada passion fruit gives farmers and buyers a ‘sweet’ deal Vattavada passion fruits give farmers and buyers a ‘sweet’ deal The Hindu · Feb 24, 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
Revenue department reclaims 3 acres of govt. land in Suryanelly Idukki officials reclaim 3 acres of encroached government land and resort, continuing eviction drive in Munnar. The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024
Wild gaur enters Munnar town Wild gaur creates panic in Munnar town, enters human habitatation, prompting calls for forest officials to prevent future incidents. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
Wild elephant damages parked vehicle in Munnar town A wild elephant damages a parked vehicle in Munnar town, prompting officials to chase it back to the forest. The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
Kin of wild elephant attacks in Munnar await compensation Wild elephant attacks in the Munnar forest division have claimed three lives, but families are still awaiting full compensation. The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024
Land encroachment: Kerala Revenue dept. serves notice on Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan The Udumbanchola land records (LR) tahsildar has notified Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalandan to answer charges that he had grabbed environmentally sensitive land for commercial purposes at Chinnakkanal, near Munnar, in Idukki district of Kerala. The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Concern over waste dumping by tourists in Munnar Dumping of plastic and food waste by tourists in Munnar hill station is proving to be a major concern for the local authorities. The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
Tusker Padayappa raids two roadside shops in Munnar A wild tusker named Padayappa raided two roadside shops at Echo Point, Munnar, but did not harm anyone. The Hindu · Jan 22, 2024
Munnar panchayat not to collect unsegregated waste Munnar panchayat in Idukki decides not to collect unsegregated waste due to wild elephants eating plastic waste. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Munnar panchayat strengthens initiatives to prevent waste dumping in Munnar Munnar panchayat strengthens initiatives to stop dumping of plastic and food waste, with green check posts and strict actions planned. The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Munnar panchayat begins clearing waste from dumping yard where tuskers were found eating plastic Munnar panchayat begins clearing waste from dumping yard where tuskers were found eating plastic The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Dumping yard poses threat to wild elephants in Munnar Wild elephants in Munnar are at risk due to a dumping yard containing plastic waste, prompting concerns from officials. The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024 Padayappa’s new habit of raiding ration shops kicks up a debate Padayappa, a wild elephant in Munnar named after Rajinikanth’s hit film, has many admirers in an area known for man-animal conflicts primarily because of its calm nature.
The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024 Tusker Padayappa raids two shops in Munnar A wild tusker, locally called Padayappa, attacked two shops at the Kannimala estate under the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations (KDHP), near Munnar, on Wednesday night
The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024 Without wildlife bridges and underpasses, Munnar-Bodimettu highway poses threat to travellers and animals alike Union Minister to inaugurate Munnar-Bodimettu Highway, animal bridges needed to protect wild animals & travellers from danger.
The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024 Tusker Padayappa attacks ration shop near Munnar, eats rice A wild tusker, locally called Padayappa, attacked a ration shop at Periyavare estate under Kannan Devan Hills Plantations (KDHP), near Munnar, on Monday.
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 Munnar-Bodimettu road and Cheruthoni bridge inauguration on January 5 Munnar-Bodimettu road and Cheruthoni bridge inauguration on January 5
The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023 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 27, 2023 Youths provoke tusker Padayappa, Forest department registers case Four youths caught provoking wild tusker in Chokkanad, Munnar, Kerala; Forest department registers case under Wildlife Protection Act.
The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023 Idukki witnessing heavy tourist rush Tourism destinations in Idukki are witnessing a heavy rush of tourists during the peak season of Christmas and New Year.
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Munnar Hill Authority will ensure ecological balance and tourism development: Pinarayi The State government was committed to finding a permanent solution to the conflict between development and the environment in the ecologically fragile regions in Idukki, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.
The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023 Wild tusker Padayappa enters habitations in Munnar again Wild tusker Padayappa returns to Munnar, Rapid Response Team monitoring herd.
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 State govt. cannot withdraw reserve notification, say forest officials Govt suspends reserve forest notification in Idukki; Centre, SC approval needed to withdraw. Govt suspended proceedings of reserve declaration in Chinnakkanal near Munnar due to public protests. Denotification of forest land requires approval from Centre & SC. All India Kisan Sabha demanded action against forest officials. Environmentalist said govt trying…