Orange alert for rainfall in 6 districts of Kerala, yellow alert in remaining districts
According to the IMD, an orange alert for rainfall denotes very heavy rains from 6cm to 20cm of rain, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 to 11cm.
Nov 15, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
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.
Nov 14, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
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. Recently Safia parted ways with Shahjahan and started living with her parents and this infuriated Shahjahan.
Oct 03, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
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 August 28 by the IMD, which predicted "extremely heavy rainfall" of around 20 cm.
Aug 27, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
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.
Aug 02, 2021, 16:31 PM IST
Ground Penetrating Radar to be used to locate bodies buried in Idukki landslide
A massive mound of earth and slush, triggered by heavy rains, had flattened a row of 20 one-room row houses made of tin and asbestos sheets, which housed at least 82 workers, at Pettimudi in Rajamala on August 7.
Aug 16, 2020, 15:51 PM IST
Death toll in Kerala's Idukki district landslide increases to 52
Search and rescue operations continue in Kuttanada, Allapuzha, Munnar, Teekoi and Kottayam.
Aug 11, 2020, 16:38 PM IST
Idukki landslide death toll rises to 43; 17 more bodies recovered, search operation in full swing
Three days after settlements of estate workers were swept away by devastating landslides at Pettimudi near Rajamala, various agencies engaged in the rescue operations on Sunday recovered 17 bodies.
Aug 09, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
Death toll in Kerala landslides rises to 24; search on to locate missing persons
The weatherman has issued a red alert for the district on Saturday and Sunday.
Aug 08, 2020, 20:28 PM IST
Major landslide in Kerala's Idukki district; 5 dead, 80 tea estate workers feared trapped
As per reports, the landslide took place at Rajamala near Munnar, a popular tourist spot in the Idukki district.
Aug 07, 2020, 12:46 PM IST
Kerala records 1.96 crore tourists arrivals in 2019, highest in 24 years
Of the 14 districts, Ernakulam attracted the largest number of tourists (45,82,366), followed by Thiruvananthapuram (33,48,618), Thrissur (25,99,248) and Idukki (18,95,422).
Mar 06, 2020, 20:17 PM IST
Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency of Kerala: Full list of candidates, polling dates
Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency of Kerala.
Apr 15, 2019, 16:30 PM IST
Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency
Idukki constituency covers seven assembly segments – Thodupuzha, Devicolam which is reserved for members of Scheduled Castes, Idukki, Udumbanchola, Peermade, Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam.
Apr 12, 2019, 20:09 PM IST
Kerala floods: First commercial flight lands at Kochi naval base; death toll at 210
The Alliance Air flight took off from Bengaluru and landed at INS Garuda, a naval air station.
Aug 20, 2018, 09:37 AM IST
Kerala rains: Death toll rises to 26; third red alert issued, 24 dam shutters opened
In an unprecedented development, shutters of 24 dams in different parts of the state have been opened.
Aug 10, 2018, 07:00 AM IST
At least 20 dead in Kerala due to flooding, landslides triggered by incessant rains
Idukki district remained the worst hit with maximum 10 deaths.
Aug 09, 2018, 13:11 PM IST
Viral video: Baby elephant's day out at Kerala's Munnar town
A wild elephant calf, which got separated from its calf, walked into the Munnar town on the outskirts of Idukki district of Kerala.
May 18, 2018, 19:29 PM IST
Encroachment: Kerala Power Minister hits out at Achuthanandan
Kerala Power Minister M M Mani today hit out at CPI(M) veteran V S Achuthanandan for criticising his stand on encroachment of government land in the tourist town of Munnar in Idukki district.
Mar 30, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Artificial Chinese eggs making way into Kerala? Health Minister to order probe
With artificial Chinese eggs reportedly making their way into certain parts of Kerala, state Health Minister K.K. Shylaja on Wednesday said a probe would be launched to find out the truth.
Oct 12, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Kerala Assembly polls: Cong MLA expresses willingness to withdraw candidature
Congress MLA Benny Behanan, a key aide of Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, on Monday expressed his willingness to withdraw his candidature, alleging that KPCC chief VM Sudheeran is against his renomination from Thrikkakkara Assembly constituency in Ernakulam.
Apr 04, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
