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Chinnakkanal human-elephant issue man-made, says Keralam Forest Minister

2026-10-16T09:29:42.000Z

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  1. The Hindu · National Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
  2. The Hindu · National Forest ‘violations’ in Keralam’s Chalakudy division come under scrutiny

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  1. The Hindu · National — Chinnakkanal human-elephant issue man-made, says Keralam Forest Minister
  2. The Hindu · National — Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
  3. The Hindu · National — Forest ‘violations’ in Keralam’s Chalakudy division come under scrutiny