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Munnar
Large-scale destruction of Neelakurinji reported in Munnar hills
Tourists are causing widespread damage to Neelakurinji blooms in unregulated areas of Munnar hills.
Two killed, one injured in mudslide in Kerala's Kottakkamboor
Two people died and one was injured after a mudslide hit a farm shed in Kottakkamboor, Kerala.
Tourists climb cross in Munnar sparking outrage
Tourists sparked public outrage after climbing a religious cross in Munnar, Kerala.
El Niño casting a shadow over tea sector in Keralam as production declines
El Niño-induced drought conditions have resulted in a decline in tea production across parts of Kerala.
Neelakurinji bloom attracts tourists to Munnar tea plantation
The Neelakurinji bloom has prompted the opening of new trekking routes at tea plantation sites in Munnar.
Plantation worker survives encounter with wild elephants in Munnar
A plantation worker in Munnar escaped unhurt after being charged by two wild elephants at a tea estate.
Kerala forest officials investigate youths for destroying protected Neelakurinji plants
Two youths are under investigation by the Kerala Forest department for uprooting and publicizing the destruction of protected Neelakurinji plants in Munnar.
Special Investigation Team expands probe into Idukki land encroachments
A Special Investigation Team has been expanded to investigate large-scale government land encroachments in Idukki district, including Wagamon.
Kerala health officials report rise in malaria cases among migrant workers
Health officials in Kerala's Idukki district are responding to nearly 280 malaria cases among migrant workers this year, including a death, and warning of potential local transmission.