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Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025
Around 30 homes across Vellathooval Pipeline, Elkkunnu, and Muthuvankudi have been affected by the blasting.
Illegal waste dumping in abandoned quarries is a growing concern in Mayippadi, as evidenced by a recent incident where residents intercepted a truck.
Tribal land rights are being threatened in Vengappally as a local community accuses quarry owners of land encroachment.
The Pulikkal waste dumping protest continues into its fourth week, demanding the removal of illegally dumped waste from the Aanthiyoorkunnu quarry.
The area already hosts a private crusher unit and a ready-mix plant catering to National Highway construction.
Quarry protest erupts in Malappuram as residents halt operations allegedly violating a Kerala High Court order. The ongoing quarrying has caused damage to homes, raising safety concerns, and prompting community action.
The most recent penalty of ₹1.55 crore was imposed in 2025, while another fine of ₹1.16 crore was levied between 2020 and 2022.
The rescue personnel had to evade rock pieces falling off the steep, craggy surfaces throughout the operatio
Police, fire and rescue teams, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were at the site
Ajay Kumar Rai (38), a native of Bihar who was operating the excavator, is reportedly still trapped.
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