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…
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has put on hold the environmental clearance for Kerala’s ambitious 8.75-km twin-tube tunnel road connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad. The proposed route slices through the fragile ecosystems of the Western Ghats and the Chooralmala-Mundakkai region, which witnessed a devastating landslide in July 2024 Read More…
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…