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…
Wayanad: The Elstone Estate has been selected as the exclusive site for the first phase of the Wayanad rehabilitation township project. The decision marks a significant step in addressing the long-standing rehabilitation concerns in the region. Authorities confirmed that the project aims to provide modern housing and essential facilities for displaced families, ensuring sustainable living 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…
Kalpetta: The United Democratic Front (UDF) has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Wayanad today, protesting against the government’s inaction in curbing rising wildlife attacks in the region. The hartal will be observed from 6 AM to 6 PM. The UDF Wayanad district committee organized the protest, demanding urgent measures to control the increasing incidents Read More…
Kalpetta: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi arrives in Wayanad today for a three-day visit covering Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts. As part of her tour, she will interact with booth-level leaders, strengthen grassroots connections, and strategize for the upcoming elections. In addition to political engagements, Priyanka will join Perunnal celebrations and visit the Lourdes Matha Church Read More…
Wayanad MP and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the grieving family of Radha, a 45-year-old tribal woman who tragically lost her life in a tiger attack in Pancharakolly, Mananthavady, Kerala. Radha was attacked on January 24 while walking through a forest path to her workplace. During her visit, Priyanka spent time consoling Radha’s Read More…
The carcass of a tiger declared a ‘man-eater’ was discovered in Wayanad, Kerala, days after it claimed the life of a 45-year-old tribal woman, Radha. She was fatally attacked while collecting coffee beans near her settlement in Pancharakkolly, Mananthavady. The tiger’s body bore deep gashes on its neck and multiple wounds, which officials suspect were 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…