Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has dismissed allegations by the UDF regarding delays in the Wayanad rehabilitation process. State Revenue Minister K Rajan stated that the delay was due to a lack of financial assistance from the Central government, not the state’s inefficiency. According to the minister, the Centre had not provided any funds for rehabilitation Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the state government not to take any coercive action against victims of the Wayanad landslide who have defaulted on their loans, until the Central Government decides on a loan waiver. The court issued the directive while hearing a plea from landslide-affected families who have been struggling with financial Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the State government’s approach in seeking funds from the Centre for Wayanad relief efforts. The Court expressed disappointment over the government’s failure to provide a definite completion date for post-landslide rehabilitation projects in the district. During the hearing, the Court questioned the lack of a clear Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has approved a ₹35-crore project to construct a new bridge at Chooralmala in Wayanad, an area severely affected by landslides. The decision aims to improve connectivity and ensure safety for residents in this disaster-prone region. The design of the new bridge will consider the maximum water level recorded during past landslides Read More…
In light of the stringent conditions attached to the Rs 529.50 crore loan for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, the Kerala government is set to request an extension from the Centre. The loan, which is earmarked for 16 rehabilitation projects, must be utilized by March 31, 2025. However, state officials have expressed concerns Read More…
In a significant move towards disaster recovery, the Central Government has approved the release of ₹120 crore for immediate rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad, following the catastrophic landslides on July 30, 2024, that claimed over 200 lives. This crucial decision came after the Kerala High Court urged the Centre to relax the norms of the State Read More…
In a significant step towards rebuilding lives after the devastating July 2024 landslides in Wayanad, which claimed over 400 lives, the Kerala government has unveiled plans to construct two modern townships for the affected families. The state cabinet has approved a master plan for the project, designating 58.50 hectares in Elstone Estate (Kalpetta) and 48.96 Read More…
Kerala’s Revenue Minister K Rajan has strongly criticized the Central Government for the five-month delay in declaring the Wayanad landslide a ‘disaster of severe nature’. Rajan emphasized that an earlier declaration—ideally within two months of the calamity—would have significantly improved relief and rehabilitation efforts. The Wayanad landslide, which caused immense damage and loss of life, Read More…
In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court has approved the acquisition of estate land to develop a rehabilitation township for families displaced by landslides in Wayanad, dismissing objections raised by two estate owners. The court directed the state government to ensure timely and fair compensation for the acquired land in accordance with existing legal Read More…
A political dispute has arisen between Kerala and the Centre over a ₹132 crore charge for Indian Air Force (IAF) airlift operations during the Wayanad landslide relief efforts. The Kerala government has raised concerns about the hefty fee, questioning the charge, while the Centre insists on payment. This disagreement reflects the ongoing conflict between the Read More…