Wayanad

A day after a local party worker died allegedly by suicide in Mullankolly in Wayanad, the daughter-in-law of a former District Congress Committee (DCC) treasurer, N M Vijayan, allegedly attempted to take her own life by injuring her wrist.

Centre sanctions Rs 529.50 crore loan for Wayanad rehabilitation, to be utilised by Mar 31

Reacting to the development, Balagopal told reporters on Friday that the state had requested both a grant and a loan for the rehabilitation of landslide-hit areas in Wayanad district.

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt

The Left government reminded that the state and the Centre were not enemy nations but part of the same Constitution and requested the Centre to act as a "guardian angel" during times of tragedies.

Ready to start working for better future of people of Wayanad: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka said she was happy to come back to Wayanad and will do whatever she can to help the people there.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra makes debut in Parliament, takes oath as Wayanad MP in Lok Sabha

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marked her electoral debut by taking the oath as a member of the Lok Sabha on November 28, 2024. This victory ensures that all three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family—Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka—are now in Parliament. Priyanka won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in a bypoll with a margin of 410,931 votes, a seat previously held by her brother, Rahul Gandhi, who resigned to retain his Rae Bareli constituency. The bypoll occurred alongside the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections. Priyanka’s contest in Wayanad saw a triangular fight between her, BJP’s Navya Haridas, and CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri, with Priyanka representing the United Democratic Front (UDF). Despite a lower voter turnout compared to Rahul's April 2024 victory, Priyanka’s margin of victory exceeded Rahul’s previous lead, making her win significant. She now joins Rahul, the Leader of Opposition, in the Lok Sabha, while their mother, Sonia, serves in the Rajya Sabha.

BJP govt playing politics by not declaring Wayanad landslides a national disaster: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi said PM Narendra Modi visited Wayanad at the time of the tragedy and he witnessed its effects firsthand, "yet his government is playing politics and withholding crucial aid".

Priyanka Gandhi vs Rahul Gandhi: Who is richer and by how much?

Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra cumulatively hold assets worth Rs 77.55 crore, the affidavit filed by the Congress leader ahead of the Wayanad bypolls has revealed.

Meet Navya Haridas, the BJP candidate pitted against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Wayanad bypolls

The by-election for Wayanad LS seat became necessary after Rahul Gandhi, who won the Lok Sabha polls from there and Rae Bareli constituency, decided to vacate it.

Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: BJP fields Navya Haridas against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The seat was vacated by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who opted to retain Rae Bareli after winning both constituencies in this year’s general election.

Wayanad landslide: Double whammy for survivors as bank deducts EMIs from relief aid, Kerala CM intervenes

The Kerala Gramin Bank's move drew sharp criticism from the Left-ruled state government and protests by several youth organisations.

Wayanad landslides: PM Modi to review relief and rehabilitation efforts on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first conduct an aerial survey, then visit the landslide-affected areas

Prabhas donates Rs 2 cr to help Wayanad landslide victims

Renowned actor Prabhas has donated Rs 2 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund to assist the victims of the recent devastating landslides in Wayanad. The donation comes as a significant contribution towards the relief efforts aimed at alleviating the suffering of the affected people and aiding in the rebuilding process of the devastated areas.

Kerala Govt announces rehabilitation package for landslide-hit Wayanad

The death toll in the landslides that rocked the hamlets of Wayanad last week has touched 222, the state government said on Monday. Among the total dead, 97 were men, 88 were women, and 37 were children, as per the latest figures

Will Wayanad be a wake-up call for firm climate action?

Disaster mitigation is as important as emissions reduction in drawing up a comprehensive plan for environmental protection

Wayanad — Mudslide along a slippery moral slope

It’s the victim of twin betrayals: by the Church privileging material wealth over its core spiritual calling, and by the Communists, of its core constituency, the poor. Behind the failure to respect expert advice on protecting fragile ecosystems is greed

Model project will be prepared to rehabilitate Wayanad landslides survivors: Minister

Speaking at a meeting of plantation owners and representatives at the Wayanad collectorate, state Industries Minister P Rajeev said the government aims to set up a safe township project with everyone's support.

Tharoor criticised for 'memorable day in Wayanad' post, hits back with word's definition

"Some memories of a memorable day in Wayanad," Tharoor captioned his post on Friday.

Allu Arjun donates Rs 25 lakh to Kerala CM relief fund following Wayanad landslide

In the wake of the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, actor Allu Arjun has expressed his deep sadness and solidarity with the affected community.

Wayanad landslides: Forest officials rescue 6 tribals, including 4 children, in heroic 8-hour operation

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan commended the forest officials for their relentless eight-hour rescue operation that saved six lives from a remote tribal settlement.

Landslides: Rescuers to be deployed in spots where chances of recovery of bodies high, says Minister

Riyas said that search operations will continue in the 40-kilometre stretch of the Chaliyar river, which flows through Wayanad, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts, as many bodies and remains were recovered from it near Nilambur in Malappuram.

From Wayanad to Kedarnath, 10 most devastating landslides in Indian history

On July 30, 2024, a series of devastating landslides struck the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Meppadi in Wayanad district, Kerala. Torrents of mud, water, and boulders cascaded down the hillsides, resulting in widespread destruction. The disaster has claimed over 300 lives, with many more reported missing.

Over 56k sq km of Western Ghats, including 13 Wayanad villages, to be declared ‘eco sensitive’

The draft notification proposes to declare 9,993.7 sq km in Kerala, including 13 villages in two talukas of the landslide-hit district, ecologically sensitive.

News Highlights: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slams Delhi Government over Asha Kiran shelter home deaths

News Highlights: Manoj Tiwari accuses the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to address these issues and questions their level of insensitivity.

Wayanad landslide: Death toll surpasses 170; rescuers struggle with muddy terrain, many remain missing

The Wayanad district administration has confirmed 173 fatalities from the landslides that struck on July 30, 2024. Many people are still missing as rescue teams navigate challenging conditions, including muddy terrain, while searching through damaged homes and buildings. Heavy equipment like JCBs needs to be transported to the site to aid in effective search operations, particularly in the worst-hit areas like Mundakkai. Stay tuned for updates.

Wayanad landslides rescue ops: IAF airlifts Bailey Bridge from Delhi, Army deploys 6 columns

Wayanad rescue: Apart from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, the Indian Navy, NDRF and Territorial Army have been roped in for the mega relief operations.