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'The Indian Artisans Haat' Underway at Kaloor, Kochi; Exhibition Ends on October 11 ● Arts & Cultural Tourism
The Indian Artisans Haat exhibition is currently underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor, Kochi, showcasing traditional handicrafts, wood carvings, and textiles from across India until October 11.
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Kerala Seeks Exclusion of 30 Villages from Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone ● Environmental Policy & Tourism
Kerala seeks to exclude around 30 populated villages from the proposed Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area, balancing environmental protection with agriculture and high-range tourism interests.
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Keralam Expands Forest Tourism with Workation Facilities and Premium Pod Stays ● Sustainable & Eco-Tourism
Keralam expands its forest tourism offerings by launching SHOLA workation facilities at Gavi and Suryanelli alongside a new premium pod-stay project in Vagamon.
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New Neriamangalam Bridge Nears Opening, Set to Ease Traffic on Munnar Route ● Travel & Infrastructure
Travel to Munnar from Kochi and central Kerala is set to become smoother with the new bowstring steel arch bridge at Neriamangalam nearing completion on the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway.
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Munnar Set for Tourism Carrying-Capacity Study to Support Sustainable Growth ● Sustainable Tourism & Development
Kerala plans a tourism carrying-capacity assessment for Munnar to evaluate visitor pressure, manage overcrowding, and protect fragile ecosystems to support sustainable tourism growth.
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Nilgiri Barberry Makes a Comeback in Munnar’s Forests ● Conservation & Eco Tourism
Nilgiri Barberry makes a comeback in Munnar as the Kerala Forest Department and KFRI restore 52 hectares of high-altitude grasslands at Gundumala by removing invasive wattle and pine plantations.
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Neelakurinji Conservation Walkathon to Be Held in Munnar on October 1 ● Conservation & Eco Tourism
The Save Kurinji Campaign Council will organise a Neelakurinji conservation walkathon in Munnar on October 1, raising awareness for high-altitude shola grasslands and commemorating environmental activist G. Rajkumar.
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KTM 2026 Opens with Record Participation in Kochi ● Travel Trade & Events
The 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 has opened in Kochi with record participation, gathering over 3,000 delegates, 3050 buyers, and 383 seller stalls for more than 45,000 scheduled B2B tourism meetings.
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1st arrival of international buyer at Kochi Airport. Received by the Transport Committee Chairperson and Co- Chairman.
Kerala Travel Mart 2026 to Begin in Kochi with Over 3,000 Tourism Buyers ● Travel Trade & Events
The 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 begins in Kochi on September 24, bringing together over 3,000 global and domestic buyers, 383 sellers, and over 45,000 scheduled B2B tourism business meetings.
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New Wild Coriander Species Discovered in Western Ghats Around Munnar ● Nature
Researchers have discovered a new species of wild coriander, Tetrataenium munnarense, at Lockhart Gap near Munnar in the Western Ghats.
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Nine Tourist Establishments Fined ₹1.78 Lakh for Waste-Management Violations in Chinnakanal ● Environment & Responsible Tourism
Authorities fined nine tourist establishments ₹1.78 lakh in Chinnakanal for waste-management violations, targeting untreated wastewater discharge, plastic burning, and improper disposal to protect Munnar's local ecosystem.
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Keralam to Deploy Green Marshals at Tourist Destinations from October 9 ● Sustainable Tourism & Environment
Kerala Tourism will launch its Green Marshal initiative on October 9, 2026, deploying around 180 local personnel across key tourist destinations to enhance visitor safety, destination cleanliness, and environmental protection.
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