The Latest Breaking News from Idukki

Building a hill station

Unusually dry Aug in Munnar, Kerala's Idukki district, brings bad news for tour guide John Quintez. Govt forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development while curbing illegal construction. Environmentalists fear shift from preservation to allowing constructions. Locals resent being treated as encroachers. Govt amends Land Assignment Act to…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Kerala HC tells govt. to inform it about team to evict encroachers in Idukki

Kerala HC grants govt more time to form team to remove encroachments in Munnar, Idukki. Govt pleader asked to inform court of steps taken to evict encroachers from river in Santhanpara.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Security breach: KSEB inspects Cheruthoni dam shutters

Security breach: KSEB inspects Cheruthoni dam shutters

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

From a remote tribal hamlet in Idukki, emerges a Special Tahsildar

V. Shinu, from Urali tribal community, overcame a childhood of poverty and wild animals to become a Special Tahsildar in Kasaragod. His parents encouraged him to study, despite being asked to leave school due to low marks. He completed dual graduation, postgraduation, MPhil and worked in various places. In 2018,…

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Accused in Idukki dam security breach has left country: police

The police investigation into the security breach at the Idukki dam has revealed that the accused, a resident of Ottappalam in Palakkad who allegedly placed locks on the earthing strips of eight high-mast lights on the Cheruthoni and Idukki dams and poured some liquid on the wire rope of the…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

All-party meeting reviews restrictions on construction in Munnar

At Idukki Collectorate, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine convened an all-party meeting to review construction restrictions imposed in Munnar. It was decided to bring general land issues to the State govt's attention and seek more time from High Court. No curbs on LIFE Mission houses. MP Dean Kuriakose, MLA A.…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Major security breach reported from Idukki dam

An unidentified person has placed locks on the earthing strips of eight high-mast lights on the Cheruthoni and Idukki dams, which the authorities consider a major security breach. A type of liquid was also poured on the wire rope of the Cheruthoni dam shutters.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon opened for tourists

Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the largest cantilever glass bridge & adventure park in Idukki, Kerala. He said adventure tourism activities are gaining popularity & the project is being implemented by investing 60% of the cost by the Tourism dept. & the rest by the local body. 15 people can…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Oorukoottam withdraws ostracism against tribal members

Four Muthuvan tribe members in Idukki's Chinnakkanal faced ostracism after attending an animal lovers' protest march. After two weeks, the Oorukoottam (council of tribals) withdrew the ostracism after they apologized and promised not to attend such protests in the future. The protest march demanded the return of a wild tusker…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Bleak power prospects with no improvement in hydel storage despite monsoon revival

SW Monsoon revival not enough to improve hydel generation in Kerala; storage in Idukki & Pampa reservoirs at 32% & 34% respectively; KSEB attempts to conserve storage by keeping gen. to 8 mu; failed on Sep 1 with 27.20 mu; KSEB banking on costly power exchange purchases; hopes for NE…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023