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…
In a significant step towards rebuilding lives after the devastating July 2024 landslides in Wayanad, which claimed over 400 lives, the Kerala government has unveiled plans to construct two modern townships for the affected families. The state cabinet has approved a master plan for the project, designating 58.50 hectares in Elstone Estate (Kalpetta) and 48.96 Read More…
Kerala’s Revenue Minister K Rajan has strongly criticized the Central Government for the five-month delay in declaring the Wayanad landslide a ‘disaster of severe nature’. Rajan emphasized that an earlier declaration—ideally within two months of the calamity—would have significantly improved relief and rehabilitation efforts. The Wayanad landslide, which caused immense damage and loss of life, Read More…
In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court has approved the acquisition of estate land to develop a rehabilitation township for families displaced by landslides in Wayanad, dismissing objections raised by two estate owners. The court directed the state government to ensure timely and fair compensation for the acquired land in accordance with existing legal Read More…