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The Latest Breaking News from Chinnakkanal

Removing exotic plant species from forests will ensure food for wild animals, says study by forest officers

Study by KSFPSO highlights the importance of removing exotic plants to ensure food for wild elephants in Chinnakkanal.

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Alarm system to alert against wild jumbos to be installed in Chinnakkanal

Forest officials said that the Chinnakkanal landscape is one of the worst human-elephant conflict areas in the district.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

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Kerala govt. puts steps to notify Chinnakkanal as forest reserve on the back burner

Govt suspends notification to declare Chinnakkanal in Idukki a reserve forest due to opposition from farmers & local community. High-level meeting chaired by Chief Sec. resolved to suspend proceedings until Centre frames guidelines. Move to protect biodiversity & natural wealth. Protests due to misinterpretation of notification. Populated areas excluded.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Concern over illegal tent tourism in Chinnakkanal

The mushrooming of unauthorized tent camping sites in the elephant paths under Chinnakkanal panchayat near Munnar in Idukki has become a matter of concern.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Arikompan could be looking for a way back, say experts

With Arikompan roaming in Kumily, speculation is rife about the wild tusker looking for a way back to Chinnakkanal, its original habitat.

The Hindu · May 26, 2023

Tusker Arikompan enters Chinnamanur-Megamalai road

The wild tusker Arikompan, which was translocated from Chinnakkanal to the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Idukki, entered the Chinnamanur-Megamalai route under the Tamil Nadu forest area on Sunday night

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

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Arikompan seems to explore new habitat in Megamalai

Wild tusker Arikompan which was translocated from Chinnakkanal to the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Idukki is still roaming the Megamalai region in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

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