Periyar
Coverage of Periyar in the Nexus archive.
- Focus Tamil Nadu | The controversy over Periyar’s statue and ‘No God’ slogan
The article discusses a controversy over Periyar’s statue and the 'No God' slogan, referencing comments by Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai and court rulings on the matter.
- Kuzhikandam creek rejuvenation in Kochi: greens flag inordinate delay as PCB told to redraw implementation plan
Hazardous chemicals, including DDT and endosulfan, were detected at higher levels in sediment samples from Kuzhikandam creek and its sub-drains following a mass fish kill along the Eloor-Edayar industrial stretch of the Periyar in May 2024, according to an activist. The activist highlighted the issue as part of concerns over the creek's rejuvenation efforts in Kochi.
- Kerala rains: Water from Idukki Pambla dam released; residents along Periyar advised caution
The Idukki district administration in Kerala has opened the shutters of the Pambla dam as a precautionary measure following heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. Residents along the Periyar river are advised to exercise caution. The dam is operated by the Kerala State Electricity Board for power generation.