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Water hyacinths choke life in backwater villages of Kottayam

The dense blankets of leaves that float atop Vembanad Lake and its adjoining rivers have thrown life in the low-lying areas of Kottayam, including North Kuttanad, into complete disarray.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Water woes in Kerala’s wetland

As Kuttanad faces the dire consequences of changing weather patterns, for the people of the region who live across 62 grama panchayats fluctuating weather patterns, alternating between torrential downpours and drought, and intrusion of saline water from the sea are at the forefront

The Hindu · Mar 29, 2024

Demand to open shutters of Thanneermukkom bund

Delay in opening shutters has caused accumulation of waste in Vembanad Lake. It is adversely affecting the fish wealth, says Samyuktha Vembanad Kayal Samarakshana Samithi.

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024

Prepare detailed plan to conserve Vembanad Lake: Pinarayi

Taking a serious note of the recurring flood threats to villages adjoining Vembanad Lake, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a detailed plan for restoring and conserving the backwater system.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urges authorities to act tough against those involved in illegal dumping of untreated sewage

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recommends stringent measures to check illegal dumping of sewage in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha. District Collectors asked to step up action against violators. Door-step collection of non-biodegradable waste improved. Faecal sludge treatment plants being set up. Poverty eradication, welfare programmes and new projects for each…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

60% of Perumbalam bridge project completed

Construction of bridge over Vembanad Lake connecting Perumbalam island to mainland is 60% complete. The bridge will have 30 spans, 11m width, 7.5m carriageway & 1.5m footpaths. The ₹100-crore project funded by KIIFB is expected to be opened for traffic in 2024. It will make travel hassle-free for 15,000 islanders…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

₹37 crore sanctioned under Kuttanad package

Admin. sanction granted for 41 projects worth ₹37 cr under 2nd Kuttanad package in 12 Assembly constituencies of Alappuzha & Kottayam districts. Projects focus on Water Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries & Tourism to increase productivity, restore Vembanad Lake & improve living conditions.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Tourist from Coimbatore drowns after falling off houseboat in Alappuzha

A 24-year-old tourist from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu drowned in Vembanad Lake after falling off a houseboat at Pallathuruth

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Family escapes after houseboat capsizes in Kerala

KOTTAYAM: A family from Tamil Nadu on a house boat cruise in Vembanad Lake in Alappuzha district had a lucky escape after the boat capsized on Monday.

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

Pathiramanal Fest turns out to be a big draw

Pathiramanal Fest is drawing a large number of visitors to the picturesque island in the middle of Vembanad Lake.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023