Articles for Periyar River

Kerala High Court Suggests Vesting Single Authority With Charge To Maintain Cleanliness Of Periyar River
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Suggests Vesting Single Authority With Charge To Maintain Cleanliness Of Periyar River

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today suggested that a single authority could be vested with the responsibility of maintaining the cleanliness of Periyar river and to ensure that the river runs pure. It would bring viable changes for protection of its future flow…we are aware that in the case of river Ganges, such experiments have borne fruit…While thinking about an authority …

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Kerala High Court Forms Expert Committee To Curb Pollution In Periyar River
9 months ago

Kerala High Court Forms Expert Committee To Curb Pollution In Periyar River

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has formed an Expert Committee to submit a report containing suggestions and actions to be taken to curb pollution in the Periyar River. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice V G Arun directed thus: “The committee shall consist of the Secretary, Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala, the …

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India residents try to save a river, officials deny problems
1 year, 11 months ago

India residents try to save a river, officials deny problems

Associated Press  

KOCHI, India — Eloor smells like it is dying. Activist Shabeer Mooppan stands next to a pipe discharging liquid directly into the Periyar River coming from the rear of a small manufacturer on the riverbanks in Eloor, Kerala state, India, Friday, March 3, 2023. A trainee with the Kerala Pollution Control Board fills a bottle from a bucket of Periyar …

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Centre launches Periyar river conservation project
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre launches Periyar river conservation project

The Hindu  

In a significant development, the Central government has launched a programme for conserving the 244-km-long Periyar river in Kerala. The conservation project, named “Periyar River Basin Conservation Project”, is an integrated mission under the aegis of the Government of India. “The project aims at ensuring ecological restoration of the river and conservation of its biodiversity,” Dr. Badola said. Rajan Gurukkal, …

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Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant

News 18  

The Ernakulam district administration has urged people residing along the banks of Periyar river to remain vigilant after the Idamalayar dam was opened on Tuesday to discharge 50 cumecs of excess water. Meanwhile the water level at the Idukki reservoir has increased to 2,387 feet and three shutters of Cheruthoni dam have been raised to 120 cm while two have …

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Idamalayar dam opened, people living on Periyar river bank asked to stay vigilant
2 years, 7 months ago

Idamalayar dam opened, people living on Periyar river bank asked to stay vigilant

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Ernakulam district administration has urged people residing along the banks of Periyar river to remain vigilant after the Idamalayar dam was opened on Tuesday to discharge 50 cumecs of excess water. Meanwhile the water level at the Idukki reservoir has increased to 2,387 feet and three shutters of Cheruthoni dam have been raised to 120 cm while two …

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Kerala rains: Over 10,000 people living along Periyar river's banks shifted to 78 relief camps in Ernakulam district
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala rains: Over 10,000 people living along Periyar river's banks shifted to 78 relief camps in Ernakulam district

Firstpost  

Over 10,000 people living on the banks of Periyar river and its tributaries have been shifted to 78 camps opened in Kerala’s Ernakulam district. Kochi: Over 10,000 people living on the banks of Periyar river and its tributaries have been shifted to 78 camps opened in Ernakulam district as part of measures taken by it to deal with the threats …

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Half of Kerala reels under floods as death toll rises to 29, over 53,000 people left homeless
6 years, 7 months ago

Half of Kerala reels under floods as death toll rises to 29, over 53,000 people left homeless

Firstpost  

Northern and central Kerala have been battered by heavy rains of the Southwest monsoon since August 8, which has left 29 people dead, including three today. Five columns of army were deployed in the state’s seven severely-hit northern districts, out of Kerala’s 14, to help evacuate people and to build makeshift bridges even as the Indian Navy’s southern command was …

Kerala Water State Dam Minister Kochi Release
Kerala rains highlights: Death toll rises to 30, four missing
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala rains highlights: Death toll rises to 30, four missing

Hindustan Times  

IAF deploys helicopters, transport planes A view of a residential area following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Kodencheri in Kozhikode district of Kerala on Thursday, Aug 9, 2018. Kochi’s Aluva flooded as water level of Periyar river rises #Kerala: Kochi's Aluva is flooded as water level of Periyar river has risen after 5 shutters of Idukki dam …

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Kerala floods: Death toll climbs to 29, 54000 people left homeless, Rajnath Singh to visit state on August 12
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala floods: Death toll climbs to 29, 54000 people left homeless, Rajnath Singh to visit state on August 12

India TV News  

At least 29 people have lost their lives in Kerala owing to the incessant rains triggering overflowing of reservoirs and rivers in the state. Aluva Mahadeva Temple is seen submerged in the water following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Kochi in Kerala Due to the increase in the water level at Idukki dam, "it is essential to …

Floods Karnataka Navy Water Wayanad State Dam
Kerala rains: As shutters of 23 dams are opened to release excess water, Pinarayi Vijayan seeks army's assistance
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala rains: As shutters of 23 dams are opened to release excess water, Pinarayi Vijayan seeks army's assistance

Firstpost  

The southwest monsoon has brought huge miseries to people across Kerala with heavy rains since its onset on 29 May. The southwest monsoon has brought huge miseries to people across Kerala with heavy rains since its onset on 29 May, claiming 175 lives and causing heavy damage to crops in 26,824 hectares worth Rs 342 crores so far, according to …

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Kerala Idamalayar Dam shutters opened; officials say no need for people living near Periyar river's bank to panic
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Idamalayar Dam shutters opened; officials say no need for people living near Periyar river's bank to panic

Firstpost  

Four shutters of the Idamalayar dam were opened on Thursday morning to release excess water from it, resulting in an increse in water level in Periyar river. Kochi: Four shutters of the Idamalayar dam were opened on Thursday morning to release excess water from it, resulting in an increse in water level in Periyar river. The authority had yesterday sounded …

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