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Mass fish kill: Two years on, Periyar fishers await compensation
Fishermen in Periyar river are still awaiting compensation two years after a mass fish kill caused by contamination impacted their daily earnings. The government has been urged to address the issue and provide financial support to affected fisherfolk.
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