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…
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…