Mullaperiyar

Rahul Gandhi expresses concern over Kerala floods, appeals to people to contribute to chief minister's relief fund

Congress president Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over the flood situation in Kerala and took to Twitter to tag the link of the chief minister's relief fund to his tweet asking people to contribute, and said "it is time to step up and help".

Situation worsens in Kerala as incessant rains continue; shutters of 35 dams open for the first time in history

Heavy rains in Kerala since Tuesday filled the reservoirs of the dams to full capacity, and the fresh bout of rainfall on Wednesday claimed 21 lives and disrupted life in 12 of the 14 districts.

Kerala floods updates: 11 deaths in Malappuram landslides take toll to 67; fresh rains ravage parts of state

The Tamil Nadu government has agreed to draw more water from the Mullaperiyar Dam, following neighbouring Kerala's request and Home Minister Rajnath Singh's intervention

Mullaperiyar issue: Kerala CM Pinarayi's bold new stand is better for ties with TN

In other words, at least obliquely, Pinarayi doesn’t agree with the consensus view Kerala has drummed up over the years that the dam is unsafe.

DMK chief Karunanidhi wooing youth to ensure dynastic rule continues: CPI

Mocking DMK Chief M Karunanidhi for wooing the youth to make him Chief Minister again at the age of 92, CPI leader D Pandian on Sunday alleged that his sole aim was to see that the "dynastic rule" continues.

Mullaperiyar dam: Tamil Nadu govt withdraws plea seeking CISF deployment

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday withdrew its interim plea seeking deployment of CISF to protect Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala after the Supreme Court objected to filing of such pleas in an already decided case.

SC seeks Kerala govt's response on plea for CISF deployment at Mullaperiyar dam

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that security of Mullaperiyar dam be handed over to CISF.

Mullaperiyar row: After SC verdict to raise height, does Kerala have any options?

Idukki district, where the dam is located, is on a boil now with emotions running high. Raising the height of the dam will reportedly inundate about seven square km of land with its flora and fauna.

Mullaperiyar verdict: Kerala to file review petition in Supreme Court

Kerala on Wednesday decided to file a review petition in the Supreme Court against the latter's verdict striking down a state act restricting the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam at 136 feet, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

Panel submits reports to SC on Mullaperiyar

A five-judge Constitution Bench is scheduled to take up the matter on 4 May.