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Heavy rains continue in Kerala, water in some dams reach red alert levels - Check IMD’s forecast here

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rainfall has been declared in Idukki, Malappuram and Kasaragod districts today. 
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Protest grows in Kerala against SC directive on eco-sensitive zones, hartal in Idukki today


Indian Express - Published

SISF may guard Kerala dams after Intelligence Bureau warns of sabotage bid

A report from the Intelligence Bureau regarding security threat to the Idukki hydro-electric project has prompted the government to hand over the security of major dams under Kerala State Electricity..
IndiaTimes - Published

IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki districts in Kerala

​​​​​The weatherman has issued a red alert for Ernakulam and Idukki for Saturday while an orange alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam and..
IndiaTimes - Published

Orange alert in Idukki district amidst heavy rain in Kerala

​​The state has been receiving moderate to heavy rainfall in various parts over the last one week or so.
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Conversion, marriage won't affect reservation benefits: Kerala HC reiterates

The court repeated its stance after considering a petition (WP-C No. 21328/2021) filed by Beksy A of Idukki through advocate D Kishore. She had challenged Udumbanchola tahalsidar’s order denying her..
IndiaTimes - Published

Kerala: Excise seize 8,500 litres of spirit in Kochi

Out of this, 1400 litres was seized from 40 cans kept in a truck that was bound to Idukki. The remaining quantity was seized from paint godown in Edayar industrial area in Aluva in a raid held based on..
IndiaTimes - Published

Property dispute: Man burns alive son, family in Kerala

In a gruesome incident, a man set a room on fire, killing his son, his daughter-in-law, and two grand daughters at Cheenikuzhy near Thodupuzha in Idukki around 12.45am on Saturday following a property..
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Kerala: SFI activist stabbed to death at Idukki government engineering college

A Students Federation of India (SFI) activist -— Dheeraj Rajendran (21) of Taliparamba, Kannur — was stabbed to death and two others were injured following a clash with KSU activists at Idukki Govt..
IndiaTimes - Published

CPI-M unit in Kerala's Idukki sees spat between rivals


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Kerala: ED raids residences of PFI leaders in four locations

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out simultaneous raids at the residences of the local leaders of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Muvattupuzha, Idukki, Malappuram, and Kannur.
IndiaTimes - Published

Kerala oppn slams Vijayan for his silence over suffering of Idukki residents


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Woman held in Idukki for acid attack on lover

A woman was arrested after she poured acid over a man’s face at Irumpupalam near Adimali in Idukki over unrequited love. The youth has lost the sight of one eye in the attack. Adimali SHO Sudheer K..
IndiaTimes - Published

Shutter of Idukki dam in Kerala opened after heavy rains


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Heavy rain lashes Kerala, dams near danger mark

Heavy rain lashed large parts of the state on Sunday, with IMD issuing red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts and Ernakulam recording the highest rainfall of 19cm.
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Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur

The heavy rains inundated roads in several parts of southern Kerala, which also saw landslides in some parts.
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Kerala rains: IMD issues Orange ALERT in 11 districts as heavy showers lash state

Idukki DC said the shutters of the Cheruthoni Dam of the Idukki reservoir might be opened on Saturday or Sunday in case the rain continues.
DNA - Published

Cascading failure of Mullaperiyar, Idukki dams to impact 50L people: Kerala to SC


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Kerala: IMD issues orange alert to 4 districts, yellow to others

​​​The orange alert denotes rainfall of 6-20 cm while a yellow alert means 6-11 cm of heavy rains. The four districts are Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki.
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Kerala: Floodgates opened in advance to avoid 2018’s ‘man-made’ deluge

Three shutters of Cheruthoni dam, part of Idukki reservoir, were opened on Tuesday in view of the heavy rainfall in its catchment areas in the last two days. The shutters of Idamalayar dam in Ernakulam..
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Kerala: Three dams to be opened today

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the people residing near the dams, the shutters of which are being opened, to be vigilant. On the basis of the decision of an expert committee, the government..
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Kerala: Dam Safety Authority issues orange alert for Idukki, red for Kakki


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Kerala floods: CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls an emergency meeting as death toll increases to 27

As many as 22 people have died in Kottayam and Idukki, the two worst-hit districts in the southern state.
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Kerala rains: Boy clings to tree as flood waters sweep dad away

A 11-year-old found a lifeline in the form of a branch of a tree leaning into the river as he held onto it while the gushing waters swept away his father in the tragedy at Mackachi Chira in Kokkayar in..
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Bus staff save Vadodara family in Kerala floods

A three-member Gujarati family were rescued after they got swept away in a flash flood at Pullupara near Kuttikkanam in Idukki on Saturday. A KSRTC conductor has been hailed as a hero after he rushed..
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Death toll in rain-related incidents in Kerala reaches 21; Kottayam and Idukki worst hit

As the death toll, due to the heavy rains and landslides, in Kerala mounted to 21, CM Vijayan said that 105 relief camps have been set up across the state and the arrangements have been made to start..
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Kerala floods: Six bodies recovered after landslide at Kokkayar in Idukki

The rescue workers recovered the bodies of six persons in a major landslide at Kokkayar on the border with Kottayam district on Saturday evening. Seven persons were missing from the landslide hit area..
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Kerala rainfall update: 21 dead in floods, landslides; defence forces join rescue ops

Yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alapuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, etc.
DNA - Published

6-yr-old boy hammered to death by close relative in Idukki, Kerala


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Kerala shocker! 6-year-old minor hammered to death by kin in Idukki

The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday and family dispute is the reason behind the horrific attack. Shahjahan`s wife Sabitha and his sister-in-law`s family were living nearby...
Zee News - Published

Heavy rainfall alert for 8 districts of Kerala

Southwest monsoon has been active for the last few days in the state and there will be a yellow alert for heavy rainfall of 7-11 cm in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad,..
IndiaTimes - Published

Woman’s body found buried inside neighbour’s kitchen in Kerala's Idukki

A woman’s body was found buried inside the kitchen of her neighbour’s house at Panickankudy in Idukki on Friday. Thamadathil Sindhu (44), a resident of Kamakshi, had gone missing on August 12. The..
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IMD predicts heavy rain in Kerala, issues orange alert for 6 districts

The weatherman has also issued a Yellow alert to all other districts in the state tomorrow. Orange alert was issued for the districts of Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur on..
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Idukki`s Shantanpara Shalom Hills blossom with Neelanurinkji flowers after 12 years

The Nilgiris Hills, which means "blue mountains", got its name from these Neelankurinji flowers which bloom once every 12 years.
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Neelakurinji flowers blossom in Idukki's Shantanpara Shalom Hills after 12 years


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Kerala: Neelakurinji blooms in Idukki

The flowering of Neelakurinji has been witnessed for the past few days at Shalomkunnu under Santhanpara panchayat in Idukki. According to officials, the flowering of Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes..
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‘Stone rain’: Kerala experts warn of landslide possibilities

The geology department’s preliminary study has revealed that the ‘stone rain’ reported in Idukki was not a natural phenomenon. An expert team, including Idukki district geologist Sunil Kumar, on..
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Ban on WhatsApp: Kerala HC dismisses PIL

A division bench comprising chief justice S Manikumar and justice Shaji P Chaly dismissed a petition (WP-C No. 12585/2021) filed by Omanakuttan TG of Amaravathi at Kumily in Idukki.
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