By our Special Correspondent Kalpatta (Wayanda) Aug 03 (IVC) With the recovery of 18 more bodies of the victims of the devastating land slides at Mundakkai and Chooralmal in the Wayanad District on July 30 dawn, the number of deceased persons in the mishap touched to 357 , the official sources said. Of the Read More…
The Indian Navy continues with the rescue and relief operations at landslide affected areas of Wayanad district, amidst inclement weather and difficult terrain. Additional personnel, stores, resources and essential supplies were mobilised from INS Zamorin to augment the relief efforts and support local community impacted by the disaster. Presently, 78 Naval personnel are involved in the Read More…
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, New Delhi today. The theme for this year’s conference is, “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.” It aims to tackle the pressing need for sustainable agriculture in the face of global challenges such as Read More…
By Our Special Correspondent Vadakkanchery (Thrissur) Aug 02 (IVC) The appropriate authorities have warned the residents of Akamala under Vadakkanchery Municipality in Thrissur District to vacate from the area to safer places as there is a threat of landslide in the area. An inspection of the area by various government department has found that Read More…
Piyush Goyal during an interaction here expressed hope that government efforts to boost semiconductor manufacturing, domestic shipping and a reduction in imports of oilseeds, rubber and pulses will help the rupee appreciate against the dollar. The Union Minister was speaking at the ASSOCHAM’s launch event of the book titled “Bharat@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse” written Read More…
By Our Special Correspondent Kalpatta, Aug. 01 (IVC) The number of persons dead in the devastating landslides at Mundukkai and Chooralmala in the Wayand District on July 30, has gone up to 288 till 1400 hours today. The Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after attending a all-party meeting here today, said that no live persons Read More…
Hours after the devastating landslide struck Wayanad on 30th July, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji directed Hon’ble Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Fishing Shri George Kurian to rush to the site and lead relief and rescue operations. Prior to that Hon’ble Prime Minister spoke to the Chief Minister Read More…
On the second day of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief operation, the Indian Army has intensified its efforts to rescue people stranded after multiple devastating landslides struck Wayanad in Kerala on 30th July 2024. Since the initial requisition received from the civil administration in early hours of 30th July, six HADR columns comprising a strength of around Read More…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah took part in discussions on the situation arising out of landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, in both the houses of Parliament today. Speaking on the Wayanad tragedy in both the Houses, Shri Amit Shah expressed his condolences to all those who lost their lives and wished Read More…
By our Special Correspondent Kochi, July 31 (IVC) Imams of the Central Juma Masjid , Muvattupuzha and Petta Muhayudeen and Mahalla Committee presidents had called on the Principal, Fr Dr. Francis kannadan of the Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha near here , Manager Dr Fr Pius Malekandathil and Kothamangalam Diocese’s Vicar General, Fr Vincent Nedungadi and expressed Read More…