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Forest dept. to revamp SMS system to alert residents to presence of wild elephants

Idukki all-party meeting revamps SMS alert system for wild elephant movements, includes more languages and extended hours.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Munnar witnesses protests following death of auto driver in wild elephant attack

Protests erupt in Munnar after wild elephant attack, leading to hartal and demands for prevention measures.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Driver killed after wild elephant attacks autorickshaw in Munnar

45-year-old auto driver killed by wild elephant near Munnar, Idukki; two injured, highlighting the increasing elephant attacks in the area.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

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Wild tusker Padayappa disrupts traffic in Munnar

Padayappa entered the Munnar-Udumalpet interstate road at Neymakkad around 8.30 a.m, according to local public.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

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

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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

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The Hindu · Jan 16, 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 14, 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 12, 2024

Munnar panchayat begins clearing waste from dumping yard where tuskers were found eating plastic

The Hindu · Jan 11, 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.

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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

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.

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