Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has constituted a three-member expert committee to assess the safe removal of debris from the Wayanad tunnel and township project sites following the recent landslide in the district. The committee will visit the affected locations and submit a detailed report on the methods and safety measures required for clearing the debris. Read More…
Meppadi: Kerala Chief Minister has termed the landslide at the tunnel construction site in Meppadi, Wayanad, a tragic disaster, confirming that four people have died while seven others remain missing. The Chief Minister said seven injured persons are undergoing treatment in hospital, while rescue operations are continuing despite heavy rain hampering efforts at the site. Read More…
SRINAGAR: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Tuesday, disrupting traffic movement. Officials said the landslide occurred in the Mehar area, leading to a complete halt of vehicles on both sides of the highway. Authorities quickly launched restoration work to clear the debris and reopen the route. Read More…
Kalpetta: In a powerful testament to resilience and collective care, the first phase of Wayanad’s model rehabilitation township—built for families who survived the devastating Mundakkai–Chooralmala disaster—will be inaugurated tomorrow at Elstone Estate. The township will be formally dedicated to the people by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at 3:30 pm, with State Revenue Minister K Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards rehabilitation of Wayanad disaster survivors, the Kerala government will hand over 178 newly built houses in the Kalpetta township in the first phase, with beneficiaries selecting their homes through a transparent lottery system, Minister O.R. Kelu announced. Top priority will be given to families who lost everything in the Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital today, with a strong focus on securing enhanced central assistance for the Wayanad relief and reconstruction package, along with a long-pending demand for establishing an AIIMS in Kerala. The high-level meeting is expected to take place Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Central Government for refusing to waive loans taken by victims of the Wayanad landslide disaster, calling the Centre’s stance “disturbing, insensitive, and lacking empathy.” The Centre told the court that loan write-offs were beyond its jurisdiction, arguing that only the respective bank boards Read More…
New Delhi: The Central Government has approved ₹4,654.60 crore for disaster relief and reconstruction across nine states, with Kerala’s Wayanad receiving ₹206.56 crore for rebuilding the Mundakkai–Chooralmala region devastated by landslides. The decision was cleared by a high-level committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Additionally, ₹2,444.42 crore has been allocated for urban flood Read More…
Kozhikode: The Thamarassery Ghat continues to remain under strict traffic control after a massive landslide at the ninth hairpin bend viewpoint. According to Kozhikode District Collector, vehicle movement will be completely halted during heavy rain, while only light vehicles will be permitted in a single line when the weather eases. Heavy vehicles are banned until Read More…
Kalpetta – One year ago, a deadly landslide wiped the Kerala villages of Mundakkai and Chooralmala off the map, claiming 298 lives, including 32 still missing. The night of July 30, 2024, remains etched in collective memory — a terrifying chapter of destruction, helplessness, and unimaginable loss. Steady rains had lashed the Vellarimala foothills for Read More…