Kochi: The Kerala High Court has thrown down a final ultimatum to the Central Government — take a clear decision by September 10 on waiving bank loans for victims of the devastating Mundakkai–Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, or face the court’s displeasure. Hearing a suo motu petition on the tragedy, the Division Bench of Justice A.K. Read More…
The Kerala government has added 49 more victims of the Wayanad landslides to its official rehabilitation list. The decision was finalized during today’s cabinet meeting, offering long-awaited relief to families affected by the devastating landslides at Chooralmala and Mundakkai. The update comes after the Wayanad District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) submitted an appeal highlighting that 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…
Wayanad has been officially identified as the next startup hub in the state by Startup India, a flagship initiative of the Central Government. The announcement was made by Mamatha Venkatesh, Head of Startup India, during the Kerala Innovation Festival held in Kochi. Wayanad’s selection stems from its inclusion in the Aspirational Districts Programme, making it Read More…
The Central Government has sanctioned ₹153.20 crore to Kerala as part of disaster relief efforts following the Mundakkai–Chooralmala natural calamity. The aid comes from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and is part of a wider ₹1,066.80 crore relief package allocated to multiple disaster-hit states. Alongside Kerala, states like Assam (₹375.60 crore), Uttarakhand (₹455.60 crore), Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state Governor to submit a detailed report on the utilization of ₹120 crore allocated by the Centre for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation. The fund, freed up after a special NDRF rule relaxation, was intended to assist victims of the 2024 disaster that devastated large parts of the hilly district. Read More…
Wayanad: Torrential overnight rain has sparked concern in Chooralmala as the Punappuzha river surged with force near Mundakkai, following a downpour of 100 mm. The river is now flowing aggressively beneath the Bailey bridge—an area that faced catastrophic landslides just last year. The Mundakkai–Attamala road has been submerged due to the rising water level, prompting Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major boost to Kerala’s infrastructure, the ambitious Wayanad Tunnel Road project has received the green light from the Union Ministry of Environment, paving the way for construction to commence in July. The ₹2,134-crore project aims to provide a faster, safer alternative to the traffic-heavy Thamarassery Churam, linking Kozhikode and Wayanad districts through Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly urging the reinstatement of Section 13 of the Disaster Management Act, which earlier allowed loan waivers for disaster-affected citizens. The appeal comes after the Union government told the Kerala High Court that a March 2025 amendment to the Act no longer Read More…
New Delhi/Kerala: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s infrastructure ambitions, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted environmental clearance for the much-awaited Kozhikode-Wayanad twin tunnel project — a transformative step poised to revolutionize travel through the Western Ghats. The ₹2,000 crore mega project envisions twin Read More…