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Govt. issues final notification for Munnar Hill Area Authority

Kerala govt. forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development of region. Restrictions imposed on construction activities in 13 panchayats to protect ecological balance. ILFM general convener criticizes govt. for blocking development activities in panchayats.

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Revenue dept. order declaring revenue land as forestland sparks a row

In Idukki, a Revenue Dept. order converting 4,318 hectares of revenue land to forestland has sparked controversy. Locals allege officials are trying to evict people. The order was issued on the basis of a letter by the wildlife warden, Munnar. The Forest Dept. requested change in land status of 3,844…

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Munnar records its lowest rainfall in August in 10 years: UPASI

Munnar records lowest rainfall in 10 yrs: 2.56 inches in Aug; 63% rain deficit in Idukki; affects tea production & tourism. #RainDeficit #Munnar #Idukki #TeaProduction #Tourism

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330 government land encroachment cases in Munnar: Collector’s report

330 government land encroachment cases in Munnar: report

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Munnar to get Kerala’s first clean street food hub

Munnar to get Kerala's 1st clean street food hub; FSSAI allocates ₹1 crore for amenities, including toilet block, waste mgmt, chairs, rest place, roofing & lighting. District Collector, Health Secy, LSGD Secy, Tourism Secy, NHM Coordinator & State Food Safety Commissioner to form committee. Hub to provide hygienic food to…

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Dry weather comes as a blessing to Idukki’s tourism industry

Idukki's tourist destinations, incl. Munnar, Thekkady & Wagamon, are witnessing a heavy rush due to lack of rain in Kerala & rain fury in Himachal Pradesh. Hotels & resorts are fully booked & North Indian tourists are seeking accommodation. DTPC & Eravikulam National Park are also seeing a surge in…

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Gap road stretch: farmers to begin indefinite day-and-night protest seeking compensation

A report submitted by former Munnar special tahsildar to Idukki District Collector says unscientific widening works on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH has resulted in repeated landslips in the region

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Death certificates of those missing in Pettimudy landslip issued

At Pettimudy, 70 lives lost in landslide 3 yrs ago; death certificates of missing persons handed over to relatives; KDHP constructed burial site; relatives plan to conduct prayers on 3rd anniv. #Munnar #KDHP #Pettimudy #Landslide #DeathCertificates #Relatives #Prayers

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ED takes possession of villas, land at Munnar in money laundering case against PFI

The Enforcement Directorate has taken possession of four villas and 6.75 acres of land in Munnar district as part of a money laundering investigation against the banned Popular Front of India.

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Construction restrictions imposed on 13 panchayats in Munnar

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Rockfall poses threat to Munnar road

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Hydel tourism sites in Kerala to run battery-operated boats

The hydel tourism destinations under the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will soon switch to green energy. Plans are afoot to deploy battery-operated boats in the major hydel tourism destinations in the State.

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Soil testing for proposed bridge begins at Rajamala

PWD begins soil testing to construct new bridge at Rajamala on Munnar-Udumalpet Interstate Highway. Bridge aims to avoid traffic blocks on holidays/weekends.

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Rocks fall on national highway in Munnar after rain

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Nilgiri tahr successfully translocated to Eravikulam National Park

The Forest department on Friday successfully translocated a Nilgiri tahr that attacked two forest watchers at the Palappetty Kudi tribal settlement, near Marayur, in Idukki. Officials said the animal was shifted to the Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Munnar

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Land identified for a waste treatment plant in Chinnakkanal

The vexed problem of waste management in Chinnakkanal panchayat near Munnar in Idukki is finally in for a solution with the Revenue Department identifying land for opening a waste treatment plant for the panchayat.

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NHAI to install landslip detection system on Gap Road stretch

NHAI plans to introduce a cost-effective landslip detection system on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar. Censors will be installed inside rocks to alert the DDMA office of any movement. Lights and warning sounds will be activated on the stretch to evacuate people. NHAI has…

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Daytime traffic resumes on Gap Road

Daytime traffic on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway (NH85) in Munnar resumed on Monday morning.

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Daytime traffic on Gap Road stretch to resume on Monday

The traffic on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar will be resumed on Monday morning. The traffic was suspended after heavy rain triggered a major landslip along the Chemmannar stretch of the Gap Road on Friday.

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Landslide on Gap Road in Munnar, traffic banned

Traffic was disrupted after a major landslip on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway at Munnar on Friday morning. No one was injured in the incident

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Look out for the frogs this monsoon

Frog conservation efforts are afoot this monsoon in Kerala

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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.

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Tusker Padayappa raids three roadside shops in Munnar

A wild tusker, locally known as Padayappa, that regularly raids roadside shops in Munnar and eats fruits and vegetables entered Echo Point, near Munnar, on Sunday night

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Green check-posts to prevent tourists from littering Munnar

A ‘green check-post’ has started functioning at the Munnar hill station in Idukki to prevent tourists from dumping garbage in the popular tourist destination.

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Wild tusker Padayappa blocks tractor on road in Munnar

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