Farmers in Idukki lose the spice of livelihood
Cardamom farmers in Idukki face severe drought, leading to crop failure and financial distress, with production expected to plummet.
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IDUKKISingukandam: 250 families struggle for title deeds. Teja Singh, a lower-caste man, embraced Sikhism & moved to village in 1940s. Revenue officials deny settlements before 1977. 440 families, 982 voters. Land recorded as michabhoomi. Farmers on hunger strike demanding title deeds & capture of tusker Arikompan.
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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…
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