Coursing down central Travancore, the Manimala River has long been a lifeline, nurturing fertile basins and supporting centuries-old farming traditions. The Manimala River Valley Heritage Project, launched by the Dharini Ecology and Heritage Conservation Trust and the Kerala Pradeshika Charithra Padana Samithi – a network of local history enthusiasts, have now kickstarted works to reimagine the river’s story. The project …
The Kerala government’s proposal for developing a INR 3411 crore greenfield Sabarimala international airport in Kottayam district has received a shot in the arm with a Union Environment Ministry panel recommending it for the grant of Standard Terms of Reference for airports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in April this year, welcomed the Civil Aviation Ministry’s site clearance for a greenfield …
