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Munnar Govt. College declared fully ‘chess literate’

Idukki's Govt College Munnar declared a complete chess campus, with students, teachers & staff gaining chess literacy. Master trainer Manoj Kumar provided training to selected students & teachers, who then trained others. College declared chess literate with students & teachers wearing black & white & forming a chess board. Devikulam…

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Task force evicts major encroachment at Chinnakkanal

Task force reclaims 7.07 acres & seven-storey hostel from Tissan Thachankary in Chinnakkanal, near Munnar. Title deed produced by owner from different survey number, proving it an encroachment. 30 days' notice given to vacate hostel. Taluk-level meeting of task force to discuss encroachments in Devikulam. Task force to evict 221…

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Special task force to evict 226 active encroachments on government land in Munnar

District Collector Sheeba George submitted a revised list of encroachments in Idukki before the Kerala High Court on October 16. The total number of 336 encroachments have been divided into six categories.

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Munnar-Bodimettu stretch emerging as a major road tourism destination in Idukki

Idukki's Munnar-Bodimettu NH stretch is a popular road tourism destination, with tea plantations, hairpin bends, misty climate, and Anayirankal dam catchment area. NHAI and DTPC are taking steps to arrange tourist amenities, including a toilet complex and parking facilities. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the stretch on Nov 6.

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Collector submits revised list of encroachments in Idukki

Idukki District Collector Sheeba George has submitted a revised list of 336 encroachments to the Kerala High Court. 28 evicted cases, 26 cases under Kerala Land Conservancy Act, 105 cases under court consideration, 54 cases with stop memo issued, 3 cases under Collector's consideration, 4 cases under Sub-Collector's consideration, 75…

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Revenue dept. takes over 229.76 acres of encroached land in Idukki

A task force formed by the State government to oversee the removal of encroachments in Munnar and other parts of Idukki district launched the drive on Thursday, by removing a total of 229.76 acres of land under Devikulam and Udumbanchola taluks.

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V.S. Achuthanandan turns 100 on October 20

VS’s life is a lesson in resilience and courage.At 100, Comrade VS, a leader who rose from humble beginnings, remains a symbol of resilience and courage. He fought for the rights of peasants, led a struggle against land reclamation, and championed causes that endeared him to the public. He was…

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Kerala’s ruling LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan warns Central agencies that Left front will not submit to intimidation

LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan condemned Central govt's attempts to stifle Kerala's cooperative sector. He urged to rectify errors within the sector & likened blaming entire sector for one individual's mistake to branding all as murderers. He assured peaceful resolution of Munnar encroachments & reaffirmed support for farmers. He dismissed controversies…

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Kerala High Court orders online appearance of Idukki District Collector

Kerala HC orders Idukki DC to appear online on Oct 24 to discuss legal/illegal title deeds in Munnar. Court stayed DC's election duty in north India & sought views from State Govt. on implementing legislation for special tourism zone in Munnar. Case posted for Oct 24.

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Proposal to plant bamboo along Gap Road stretch to prevent landslips

Forest Dept. to plant bamboo & creeper along Gap Road stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar to prevent landslips. Assembly Committee of Environment directed dept. & NHAI to consider proposal. Bamboo & creeper will penetrate 4-5ft deep into soil & prevent future landslips. NHAI to conduct study & take…

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Wild elephant herd raids ration shop in Munnar

Wild elephants partially destroyed a ration shop in Lockhart Estate, near Munnar, on Mon. A herd of 6, incl. a calf, raided the shop & tried to eat rice. This is the 7th attack by wild elephants on the shop. Forest dept. is monitoring the herd & has suggested solar…

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Youths provoke tusker Padayappa, Forest department begins probe

A video shows the tusker standing in a tea plantation near the roadside, and the youths making sounds to provoke the tusker

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Orchidarium at ENP a major tourist draw

ENP's orchidarium, set up in 2021, has become a major tourist attraction. 58 species of indigenous orchids, 17 hybrid varieties, and a new species of orchid have been discovered. Visitors can learn about the plant diversity of the park and the rare orchid species found in the shola forests. India…

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Implement a special project to solve waste management issues in Munnar: Assembly panel

The Environment Committee of Kerala Legislative Assembly recommended a special plan, 'Nammude Munnar', to solve waste management issues in Munnar. The panel discussed green budget, environmental protection, and unscientific mining. It received 25 environment-related complaints and directed department heads to submit reports. The two-day visit concluded with Chairman E.K. Vijayan…

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Expert panel considers ways to resume boating at Anayirankal without troubling wildlife

Expert panel to study ways to resume boating at Anayirankal dam, Kerala, without disturbing wildlife. Panel to consider safety measures, incl. reducing boating time/switching to green energy boats. Court seeks panel's viewpoint on next date. Hydel Tourism Wing Munnar circuit suffering daily loss of ₹1 lakh due to suspension of…

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New bridge at Cheruthoni, Munnar-Bodimettu road to be inaugurated on Oct. 12

Inaug. of Cheruthoni bridge & Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH on Oct 12. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate. Widening of 41-km stretch delayed due to landslides. First toll booth to be opened at Devikulam. Bridge built in 3 yrs at Rs 25 cr to connect Puliyanmala-Thodupuzha state highway. Old…

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Eco-restoration project covers Anamudi Shola national park area in Munnar with natural grasslands

Munnar Wildlife Division has converted a park filled with exotic species of trees into 50 hectares of forest land, encouraging wildlife presence and food and water for animals in an anticipatory step towards curbing human-animal conflict

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Tusker Padayappa attacks ration shop, eats rice

A wild tusker, Padayappa, attacked a ration shop in Munnar's Lakkad Bazaar on Friday. It destroyed three sacks of rice and damaged vegetable farms. Local people chased the tusker away around 7 a.m. This follows an attack in July where it ate a full sack of rice.

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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.

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Wagamon gets more visitors than Munnar hill station

The destinations under DTPC in Wagamon witnesses a higher tourist turnout, with the number of tourists doubling within just eight months this year

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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.…

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326 encroachments identified in Munnar, Idukki Collector informs HC

Kochi HC identifies 326 land encroachments in Munnar. Collector Sheeba George informed court of surveys conducted & action taken. Court asked for report on construction activities & views of State Govt. on appointing special officer & task force. Central Govt. views sought on using expert teams to assess carrying capacity…

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Munnar under CCTV surveillance to check waste menace

Munnar grama panchayat installed 16 CCTV cameras to identify those dumping waste in Muthirapuzha river. Waste collection and toilet facilities have been arranged. Panchayat spent ₹4 lakh for CCTV cameras and waste bins. Aim is to make Munnar a waste-free and spit-free hill station. UNDP assisted in setting up a…

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Greens want Munnar Hill Area Authority to focus on ecological development

Even as the State government has formed the new Munnar Hill Area Authority (MHAA) to ensure sustainable development of the Munnar region, the Greens have demanded change in the development focus in MHAA and ensure the protection of ecological balance in the hill station through the Authority

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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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