Kochi: The Kerala High Court has granted permission to the state government to take possession of land for the rehabilitation of victims affected by landslides in Wayanad. The court directed the government to deposit an additional ₹17 crore in the High Court registry, in addition to the ₹26 crore that has already been deposited. The Read More…
The Kerala Forest Department informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that landslides in Wayanad washed away illegal encroachments spanning over 0.55 hectares. The Southern Bench of the NGT took suo motu cognisance of the disaster and impleaded the Forest Department as the ninth respondent in the case. The tribunal has directed authorities to submit an Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation stone for a large-scale township project on March 27, 2025, aimed at rehabilitating victims of the devastating Wayanad landslides from July 2024. The ceremony was held in Kalpetta, Wayanad district. The ₹750 crore project will develop two sustainable townships: one spanning 58.5 hectares in the Nedumbala Estate, Read More…
Environmentalists in Wayanad have strongly opposed any move to relax the night traffic ban through Bandipur Tiger Reserve, citing ecological concerns and the potential threat to wildlife. The ban, enforced since 2009, has been a long-standing issue for Wayanad residents, who argue that it affects connectivity and economic activities. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the State-Level Bankers’ Committee’s (SLBC) proposal for a loan moratorium and restructuring for Wayanad landslide survivors. A Division Bench orally observed that the recommendation was “not at all satisfying,” signaling concerns over the adequacy of relief measures suggested by the bankers’ panel. The court’s remarks highlight Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has permitted the state government to go ahead with the acquisition of land for the Wayanad rehabilitation project. The court has allowed the government to take symbolic possession of the land by depositing ₹26 crore as compensation. The court’s decision clears legal hurdles that had previously delayed the project. By Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced ₹10 lakh in educational assistance for children who lost their parents in the devastating Meppadi landslide. The aid will support seven children who lost both parents and 14 children who lost one parent in the tragedy. The financial assistance aims to ensure uninterrupted education and overall well-being of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has approved a ₹26.5 crore compensation package for land acquisition as part of the rehabilitation project in Wayanad. The amount will be allocated from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) to facilitate the resettlement of affected families. The decision comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address displacement Read More…
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…