The Latest Breaking News from Idukki

The dams would be open for the public till August 31, said Water Resource Minister Roshy Augustine.

In Idukki, one person was killed and five others, including an 8-month-old girl, were injured when massive boulders rolled down a hill and crushed a parked car near Kuttikkanam. The car was travelling from Panchalimedu hill station to Cumbummettu. The deceased was identified as Soudamini (55) and the injured were…

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

Forest dept. intensifies search for 3 suspects in ₹1.6 crore ivory smuggling case. 4 Malappuram natives arrested, suspects from Idukki & Malappuram tracked. Flying squad arrested gang in Kozhikode with 8 pieces of ivory for sale. Investigation ongoing.

Organic farming brings rich dividends to Vanchivayal in Idukki

Idukki district is facing a 58% shortfall in monsoon rains, leading to a crisis in hydel power generation. The water level in Idukki reservoir is 32.28% of total capacity, 54.46 ft lower than last year. Power generation at Moolamattom power plant is 6.129 million units. Shutters of Cheruthoni dam were…

Roymon K.A. (Wayanad) wins 2022 State-level Sibi Kallingal Memorial Karshakothama Award (₹2L); Mitraniketan K. Viswanathan Memorial Nelkathir Award (₹5L) to Aatumugham Aayirathi Anjooru Rajaramapuram Kainadikkayal Cherukara Kayal Paddy Producer Committee (Alappuzha); V.V. Raghavan Memorial Award (₹5L) to Krishi Bhavan, Alathur; Kalliassery Assembly constituency (organic farming, ₹5L); Raghunathan P. (Vannamada, Palakkad,…

Farmers demand unconditional use of assigned land

Idukki girl rushed to Kochi from Kattappana for emergency treatment two months ago dies

Wildlife experts appointed by Kerala HC recommend stopping "Off Road Jeep Safari" at Suryanelli-Kolukkumalai route in Idukki due to ecological imbalance. Panel report states 143 vehicles traverse region daily, causing soil erosion & hindering local wildlife. Tent camping in Chinnakkanal also to be stopped. DTPC hopes HC will hear their…

Idukki Collector suspends archaeological survey by PAMA Institute and PAPPINI Research Centre amid local residents' concerns. Survey aimed at documenting Iron Age remains in 22 wards of Nedumkandam panchayat. Principal investigator of project clarifies survey is to document memories of elders and no need for panic. State Archaeology dept. not…