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Tamil Nadu requests Kerala to give permission for felling trees at Mullaiperiyar dam site

March 04, 2022 8:34 am

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan, writing to his Kerala counterpart Roshy Augustine, said the water resources and forest departments of Kerala were delaying "to permit to convey the materials and machinery to the dam site."

Take steps to uphold Tamil Nadu's rights on Mullaiperiyar, AIADMK tells CM Stalin

February 16, 2022 8:58 am

The Mullaiperiyar reservoir is both owned and maintained by the Tamil Nadu government, AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam said adding this is an indisputable fact.

Amid ripples over dam tree felling, Tamil Nadu releases Kerala's order citing recommendation; pact

November 10, 2021 8:04 am

The TN government released a copy of the "Proceedings of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Kerala," giving an order allowing Tamil Nadu to fell 15 trees.

Mullaperiyar: MK Stalin thanks Vijayan for permission for felling trees to strengthen Baby Dam

November 07, 2021 6:53 am

Stalin reiterated Tamil Nadu's commitment to undertake all steps needed to further strengthen the Mullaperiyar Dam and ensure the safety of the people living downstream in Kerala.

Tamil Nadu drawing 'maximum quantity' water from Mullaperiyar Dam, Stalin tells Vijayan

October 28, 2021 6:41 am

Pinarayi Vijayan had earlier written to Stalin, requesting him to ensure that maximum quantity of water is drawn from the dam as the reservoir level may reach 142 feet once the torrential rains intensified in Kerala.

Tamil Nadu starts work on increasing Mullaperiyar dam level

May 20, 2014 4:33 pm

Tamil Nadu and Kerala have for long been at loggerheads over the dam safety issue.

PIL filed in HC on Mullaperiyar issue

February 15, 2012 10:57 am

A retired engineer has filed a PIL seeking to regulate visitors to dam and ensure safety of reservoir.

Kerala raises pitch on dam row

November 29, 2011 12:20 am

Mullaiperiyar * Water level crosses danger mark,Idukki dist shuts down

Mullaiperiyar water level rises,adds to fears

November 28, 2011 3:03 am

Heavy rain lashing the Idukki district for the last two days resulted in water level going up at the 116-year-old Mullaiperiyar dam

Mullaiperiyar: Kerala MPs urge PM to intervene

November 26, 2011 1:45 am

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday assured a delegation of MPs from Kerala that the Centre would take an initiative to resolve the differences between Kerala and Tamil Nadu over the Mullaiperiyar dam