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Elderly Man Assaulted Over Unpaid Wages in Kerala

A 60-year-old mason in Idukki, Kerala, was brutally assaulted by a building owner and associate after demanding his unpaid wages of Rs 1,800. The victim sustained serious injuries and is hospitalized.

CPM Drops M M Mani, Fields K K Jayachandran in Idukki

In a significant political shift, CPM's state secretariat has reportedly replaced sitting MLA M M Mani with former MLA K K Jayachandran as candidate for Udumbanchola constituency in upcoming assembly elections.

Idukki Court Acquits Man in POCSO Case After Age Proof

A fast-track special court in Kattappana acquitted a man in a POCSO case filed by his wife, finding birth records proved she was an adult at the time of the alleged incident. The defense claims the case was retaliatory.

Idukki Trader Jailed for Assaulting Schoolboys

A 72-year-old trader in Idukki has been sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 20,000 for sexually assaulting minor schoolboys near a school premises in 2025.

Idukki Tourism Safety Crisis: 21 Centers Lack Approvals

Idukki district administration forms special committee after government report reveals 21 out of 25 adventure tourism centers operate without panchayat-level approval, following safety incident at Munnar sky dining facility.

Four Pythons Dead in Idukki River, Pollution Suspected

Four pythons were discovered dead in the Periyar River near Idukki, with two entangled in fishing nets and two floating. Forest officials are investigating potential water contamination and illegal fishing practices.

Idukki Panchayat Clash Injures Four in Project Dispute

A violent scuffle erupted at Vazhathope grama panchayat in Idukki, injuring four members including the president and vice-president, over disagreements on reallocating unimplemented projects from the previous year.

Wild Tusker Spotted Near Idukki Collectorate

A wild elephant was seen near the Idukki collectorate on Friday evening, causing alarm among travelers. Forest officials attribute the sighting to food and water scarcity amid rising temperatures.

Wild Boar Attack Injures Two Women in Idukki

Two women agricultural workers were seriously injured in a wild boar attack near Nedumkandam in Idukki district on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred when a trapped boar broke free from a fence and charged at them.

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