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Cash for tipping illegal waste throwers in Munnar in Kerala

Earlier, after they were informed by the local residents, the panchayat had slapped a fine of Rs 2,000 on a group of tourists from Tamil Nadu, who dumped food waste near the highway.

published on : 7th June 2023
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Kerala High Court to hear petition to capture Arikomban on March 29

Residents of Chinnakkanal and Santhanpara panchayats await order anxiously; trapping Arikomban not a solution for elephant menace, say conservationists

published on : 29th March 2023
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In Munnar’s tea estates, waste segregation begins at home

A KDHP spokesperson told TNIE the system of segregating waste at source has been practised successfully in all 92 divisions of Munnar’s tea estates for the past 10 years.

published on : 20th March 2023
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Munnar shivers as temperature drops; tea leaves wilting

The sub-zero conditions, however, are proving a blessing for the ‘Kashmir of South India’, which has seen a rise in tourist arrivals 

published on : 16th January 2023
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Wrapped in fog, Kerala's Munnar woos travel buffs

With mercury level plunging continuously, a thick blanket of fog enveloped the lush greenery, sprawling tea plantations and meadows of Munnar, also known as the "Kashmir of South".

published on : 14th January 2023
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Kochi-Munnar NH stretch contract finalised for Rs 910 crore

Kochi- Dhanushkodi NH 85, being a major entrance point for tourists heading to Munnar from Kochi, the implementation of the project is expected to boost the tourism prospects.

published on : 2nd December 2022
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Body of missing man in Munnar landslide found 

The body of Rupesh (40) of Kallada house, Muthappankavu in Kozhikode was found buried under the debris 500 meters away from the Munnar–Vattavada road.

published on : 13th November 2022
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Landslip in Munnar: Vehicle swept away, one missing

The Tempo Traveller, was swept away in the heavy flow and plunged into the gorge.

published on : 13th November 2022
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Kerala floods one month after: Vellathooval farmers struggling to find their feet

Farmers in Vellathooval, a quaint village in the suburbs of Munnar, were hoping for good yield after two consecutive years of deficit rain.

published on : 15th September 2018
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Kerala floods one month after: Munnar’s wobbly road to recovery 

Driving through the winding ghat road from Neriamangalam to Munnar, tonnes of earth and trees sent tumbling down by a series of landslips welcome the odd visitor to the hill station. 

published on : 15th September 2018
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Rampant constructions in Munnar can lead to catastrophe, say US experts

The spell of torrential rain, raging floods and devastation unleashed by the landslides have indeed come as a warning for Kerala.

published on : 11th September 2018
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After 12 yrs, Neelakurinji blooms in idyllic Munnar, but there are no tourists!

Though an exact figure of the overall loss incurred to Munnar is unavailable at this point, its nothing less than 750 crores, said experts.

published on : 2nd September 2018
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CPM’s Kodiyeri says young IAS officer’s transfer is a ‘promotion’

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday shunted out Devikulam sub-collector Sriram Venkitaraman to the post of employment and training director even as he was in the thick of his demolition derby.

published on : 5th July 2017
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Munnar demolisher moved out: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan bulldozes CPI stance on evictions

The young IAS officer attracted the wrath of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan by leading the drive to evict encroachers in Munnar.

published on : 5th July 2017