Priyanka Gandhi Vadra calls on Amit Shah, seeks Central support for landslide-affected people in Wayanad
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra calls on Amit Shah, seeks Central support for landslide-affected people in Wayanad

India TV News  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP from Wayanad called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, seeking the Central support for the people of her constituency. People are not left with any support system, so if the central government doesn't act in such a situation, what else can people hope for," Vadra said after meeting the Home Minister. We have also appealed that politics be kept aside and people be helped on humanitarian grounds, the Congress leader sadi, adding we also mentioned that PM Modi visited and met the victims and when I met those victims, they had hope that PM would help them, but they have not received any help, which is unfortunate. As per the government, the deadly disaster claimed 231 lives, while 47 people are still missing.

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Wayanad landslide victims allege lapses in rehabilitation list preparation
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Wayanad landslide victims allege lapses in rehabilitation list preparation

New Indian Express  

KALPETTA: Victims of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Meppadi panchayat of Wayanad district have alleged gross official negligence in preparing the beneficiary list for rehabilitation. Currently living in a rented house in Munderi, Aysha revealed that despite informing authorities about her uninhabitable home, her name was excluded from the beneficiary list in the first phase. Only if they listen can we …

‘Justice for Wayanad’: Priyanka leads protest, demands relief package for landslide-hit constituency
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Justice for Wayanad’: Priyanka leads protest, demands relief package for landslide-hit constituency

Hindustan Times  

Opposition MPs from Kerala including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament demanding a relief package for landslide-hit Wayanad. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others stage a protest demanding a relief package for landslide-hit Wayanad during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, and CPI MP John …

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for not providing relief package to Wayanad, says it's playing politics
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1 week, 2 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for not providing relief package to Wayanad, says it's playing politics

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of denying assistance to landslides-affected people of Wayanad due to politics and asserted that there should be no discrimination in times of natural disasters. Her remarks came after MPs from Kerala, including Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises Saturday, demanding a relief package from …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's delay in granting assistance to disaster-affected Wayanad
2 weeks ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's delay in granting assistance to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Centre for delaying assistance to the landslide hit Wayanad. Regarding Amit Shah's recent claim that Kerala failed to provide the necessary memorandum and assessment report, Pinarayi stated that this was not the first instance of the Union Home Minister misleading Parliament and the public about the Wayanad situation. The Chief Minister noted …

Wayanad Landslide Congress Slams Union State Govts As 'Irresponsible' In Survivors' Rehabilitation
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Wayanad Landslide Congress Slams Union State Govts As 'Irresponsible' In Survivors' Rehabilitation

ABP News  

The Congress party on Saturday accused the union and the state governments of taking "irresponsible stands" in the rehabilitation of the landslide survivors in Wayanad and it urged not to play politics over this issue. If the Centre is yet to get complete figures from the state with regard to the landslide tragedy, it could have given advance amount to …

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre has held the Kerala Government's alleged failure to provide a proper assessment memorandum regarding the Wayanad landslide losses, responsible for the delay in providing relief to the affected areas. In response to a memorandum submitted by newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other MPs from Kerala demanding urgent assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that …

Wayanad Landslide: Priyanka Gandhi, Kerala MPs Meet Amit Shah, Say 'Rise Above Politics' To Provide Relief
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wayanad Landslide: Priyanka Gandhi, Kerala MPs Meet Amit Shah, Say 'Rise Above Politics' To Provide Relief

ABP News  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accompanied by MPs from Kerala, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday to appeal for urgent relief for the landslide-affected people of Wayanad. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted the severity of the disaster, noting that the affected families have "lost absolutely everything" and require immediate rehabilitation support. A delegation of Kerala …

Wayanad MP Priyanka urges Centre to release funds for landslide victims
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wayanad MP Priyanka urges Centre to release funds for landslide victims

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: MP Priyanka Gandhi has asked the Centre to release funds for the rehabilitation of the landslide victims at Chooralmala and Mundakkai in Wayanad. Priyanka, along with other MPs from Kerala, met Union Minister for Home Amit Shah on Wednesday and appraised him of the need to allot funds to help the victims. She said that immediate help from the …

Kerala MPs led by Priyanka Gandhi meet Shah, seek relief for Wayanad
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala MPs led by Priyanka Gandhi meet Shah, seek relief for Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

After the meeting, Priyanka Gandhi told media persons that the people of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad will need at least Rs 2,221 crores to rebuild their lives. Priyanka said the delegation apprised the home minister of the situation in affected areas in Wayanad where the river's entire course had changed and washed away villages. ``People expected that the prime …

Priyanka Gandhi, Kerala MPs urge Amit Shah to release funds for Wayanad recovery
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Kerala MPs urge Amit Shah to release funds for Wayanad recovery

India Today  

A delegation of Kerala MPs led by Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, urging the Centre to release immediate financial aid for victims of the landslides in Wayanad. Speaking to reporters after the meeting at the Parliament House, Priyanka Gandhi described the scale of devastation, stating, "Entire villages have been washed away, families …

Wayanad rehabilitation: Priyanka Gandhi says she will write to Kerala CM, 'pressure' Centre
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Wayanad rehabilitation: Priyanka Gandhi says she will write to Kerala CM, 'pressure' Centre

ABP News  

Wayanad, Dec 1 : Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said she will write to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and put as much as pressure on the Centre to provide the rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims. "I will be writing to the Chief Minister of Kerala and trying to put as much as pressure possible on the Centre …

Rahul, Priyanka to lead agitation in Parliament against Centre’s ‘neglect’ of Wayanad
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rahul, Priyanka to lead agitation in Parliament against Centre’s ‘neglect’ of Wayanad

The Hindu  

The Congress said on Tuesday that it will launch protests, both inside and outside Parliament, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi against the alleged indifference of the Union government to providing assistance to victims and survivors of the July 30 landslides in the mountainous district of Wayanad. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee working president and MLA T. Siddique …

BJP leader Muraleedharan’s remarks about Wayanad landslides draw flak
1 month ago

BJP leader Muraleedharan’s remarks about Wayanad landslides draw flak

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Tuesday courted a controversy after he claimed only three local body wards were washed away in the Wayanad landslides, not an entire region. Maintaining that the Union government had not said additional assistance won’t be given to Wayanad, Muraleedharan accused political parties of using the disaster for political gains. Kalpetta MLA T Siddique …

Wayanad landslide: Centre denies fund; LDF, UDF call for hartal on Nov 19
1 month, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslide: Centre denies fund; LDF, UDF call for hartal on Nov 19

Live Mint  

The United Democratic Front and the ruling Left Democratic Front called for a "hartal" on November 19 to protest against the Centre's decision not to declare the landslides in the Kerala district as a national disaster and provide relief. "The Centre's stance of neglect towards providing any aid for the Wayanad disaster victims is a blatant injustice to the people …

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre says no provision to declare Wayanad landslides as national disaster

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: There is no provision to declare any calamity as ‘national disaster’, the Union government has informed Kerala government in response to its plea to declare the July 30 landslides in Wayanad that left over 400 dead, as one. The Centre’s response drew flak from political parties, with Priyanka Gandhi, the Congress general secretary and the party’s Wayanad Lok Sabha …

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a "bogus man" and a "liar" for betraying the affected families of devastating landslides that killed over 400 people in July. Speaking at a rally in Nilambur, Malappuram district, in support of Wayanad UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge mentioned that Modi had visited Wayanad …

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district. Vadra claims that the BJP used divisive rhetoric and focused on issues other than the real problems faced by the people, such as rising prices and unemployment.

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP for politicising landslide disaster in Wayanad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP for politicising landslide disaster in Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad: Continuing her criticism of the BJP, Congress leader and UDF candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that the saffron party has politicised the landslide that struck this hill district in July, claiming numerous lives and displacing many residents. Taking a dig at the saffron party, Priyanka said the BJP's politics, "which is …

Priyanka Gandhi Blasts Centre Over Rehabilitation Neglect in Wayanad Bypoll
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi Blasts Centre Over Rehabilitation Neglect in Wayanad Bypoll

ABP News  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has intensified her attack on the BJP-led Central government during her campaign for the Wayanad by-election. She criticized the government for neglecting the rehabilitation efforts for landslide-affected areas in the hill district and highlighted what she called the government's disregard for the people's plight.

Congress, LDF Raise Concerns Over Rehabilitation of Landslide Survivors in Wayanad Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress, LDF Raise Concerns Over Rehabilitation of Landslide Survivors in Wayanad Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Political parties in Kerala are engaged in a blame game over the rehabilitation of landslide survivors in Wayanad. The Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-headed LDF have raised concerns about the slow pace of rehabilitation efforts and the lack of support for the survivors. The state government has submitted a memorandum to the Centre under the Disaster Management Act, seeking support, but …

Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Centre delaying aid to Wayanad
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Centre delaying aid to Wayanad

New Indian Express  

As per the norms of the National Disaster Management Act, the landslide that occurred in Meppadi was classified as a 'disaster of severe nature,' he said. Responding to the debate in the Assembly, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed dismay over the delay in sanctioning Central assistance to the landslide-hit Wayanad, despite a detailed memorandum being submitted to the Union government …

Wayanad landslides: Forum demands intensified search for missing persons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Forum demands intensified search for missing persons

The Hindu  

A meeting convened by the affected individuals in the aftermath of the Mundakkai and Chooralmala landslides has called for urgent and intensified search efforts in the Chaliyar area, particularly from the Sentinal rock water falls, to locate those still missing. They urged the government to provide adequate compensation for the injured, take responsibility for ongoing medical treatment, and compensate those …

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help

Hindustan Times  

Wayanad/Thiruvananthapuram, Some of the landslides-affected areas of the Wayanad district may be declared permanent "no habitation" zones following the large devastation caused to their topography, Kerala government authorities fear. Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help The aftermath of the July 30 disaster has left many survivors traumatised, with many not …

Wayanad landslides: Final rehabilitation plan after obtaining stakeholders’ opinions
4 months ago

Wayanad landslides: Final rehabilitation plan after obtaining stakeholders’ opinions

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is proceeding with the rehabilitation of landslide victims in Wayanad, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The chief secretary has been assigned to discuss the different aspects of rehabilitation with disaster response experts and people’s representatives from the affected areas, he told media persons here on Tuesday. Relatives of 59 deceased received Rs 4 lakh from the …

Wayanad: PM Modi's heartwarming interaction with young landslide survivor goes viral | VIDEO
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad: PM Modi's heartwarming interaction with young landslide survivor goes viral | VIDEO

India TV News  

A viral video from Kerala's Wayanad has captured the hearts of many online, showcasing a tender moment between a young landslide survivor and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, which has quickly gained widespread attention, shows the Prime Minister having a heartfelt moment with the young landslide survivor by offering her comfort and support. 'About the viral video' As the …

Kerala Minister breaks down while consoling kin of landslide victims
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Minister breaks down while consoling kin of landslide victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad : Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran broke down while consoling people looking for their missing family members days after the devastating landslides in Wayanad district. The minister also assured survivors that the entire state and the government stood by them in their most difficult time in life. An extensive search is continuing in landslide-hit Wayanad to trace those …

Wayanad landslide: Search mission resumes in landslide-hit Wayanad; hundreds of civil volunteers take part
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslide: Search mission resumes in landslide-hit Wayanad; hundreds of civil volunteers take part

The Hindu  

After a day’s break, an extensive search resumed in landslide-hit Wayanad on Sunday morning to find those who are still missing in the aftermath of the devastating calamity that hit the hill district on July 30. The search operations took a break on Friday afternoon as the area was handed over to the SPG in view of Prime Minister Narendra …

Army: PM was briefed on the progress of rescue operation in Wayanad
4 months, 1 week ago

Army: PM was briefed on the progress of rescue operation in Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to landslide-hit Wayanad, was briefed on the progress of the ongoing Search & Rescue operation, the Indian Army said on Sunday. "The Prime Minister was briefed on the progress of the ongoing Search & Rescue operation by the Station Commander, Kannur and updated about the Bridging Operations, by the MEG Task Force Commander." …

In Wayanad, PM vows all support to rehabilitation
4 months, 1 week ago

In Wayanad, PM vows all support to rehabilitation

New Indian Express  

KALPETTA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the landslide-ravaged areas of Wayanad on Saturday and promised all support in the relief and rehabilitation efforts. Stating that the Centre will stand with the state government in the rebuilding process, the prime minister said funds will not be a constraint for the rehabilitation of the survivors of the devastating landslides that shattered Chooralmala …

Wayanad landslide: PM Modi speaks to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, says ’will ensure ‘no work is hampered due to lack of money’
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslide: PM Modi speaks to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, says ’will ensure ‘no work is hampered due to lack of money’

Live Mint  

Wayanad landslide: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a conversation with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the Wayanad landslide and has ensured him that Centre "will ensure no work is hampered due to the lack of money". The Prime Minister chaired a review meeting after undertaking an aerial and on-the-ground survey of affected sites in Wayanad. …

Wayanad Landslides: As PM Visits Affected, BJP Accuses Rahul Of Trying To Gain Political Mileage
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad Landslides: As PM Visits Affected, BJP Accuses Rahul Of Trying To Gain Political Mileage

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Wayanad, Kerala, on Saturday to assess the aftermath of the devastating landslides that struck the region on July 30, resulting in over 200 deaths. Ahead of Modi’s visit, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, reiterated his call for declaring the Wayanad disaster a national calamity. BJP General Secretary and spokesperson …

PM Modi visits landslide-affected area in Wayanad, briefed about evacuation efforts
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi visits landslide-affected area in Wayanad, briefed about evacuation efforts

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conducted an aerial survey over disaster-affected areas in Kerala. Following the aerial survey onboard an Indian Air Force helicopter, the Prime Minister arrived at Chooralmala, which was among the worst hit places during the landslides. During the aerial survey over Chooralmala, Mundakkai, and Punchirimattom areas, PM Modi was accompanied by Kerala Chief Minister …

Modi Wayanad Visit Updates: PM Surveys Affected Areas As Kerala Pleads For Financial Aid
4 months, 1 week ago

Modi Wayanad Visit Updates: PM Surveys Affected Areas As Kerala Pleads For Financial Aid

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Wayanad district on Saturday to assess the ongoing relief efforts following the devastating landslide that struck the region on July 30. Taking to X, PRO Kerala RajBhavan said, "Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan received Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji @PMOIndia @narendramodi on his arrival in Kannur to proceed to landslide affected …

PM Narendra Modi In Landslide-Hit Wayanad Today To Review Relief Ops: Check Full Schedule
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Narendra Modi In Landslide-Hit Wayanad Today To Review Relief Ops: Check Full Schedule

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Wayanad on Saturday to oversee the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts following the recent devastating landslides in the region. Wayanad Landslides: PM Modi's Full Schedule PM Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Kannur at 11:00 AM on August 10. The officials told PTI that Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister …

PM Modi Wayanad visit Highlights: Modi undertakes aerial survey of landslide-hit areas
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Wayanad visit Highlights: Modi undertakes aerial survey of landslide-hit areas

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the review meeting held at the Wayanad Collectorate at Kaleptta that the Centre would provide all the help possible to further the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Minister Suresh Gopi, ministers of a cabinet sub-committee, senior bureaucrats and officials …

Declare Wayanad landslide as a national calamity and speed up relief measures, demands CPI
4 months, 1 week ago

Declare Wayanad landslide as a national calamity and speed up relief measures, demands CPI

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India has demanded that the Central government declares the Wayanad landslide as a ‘national calamity’ and speeds up relief and rehabilitation measures given its gravity. The party’s national secretary K. Narayana flagged off a truck containing relief material, such as rice bags, clothes, and more, to be distributed to the disaster victims at the party office here …

'Dreams Of Thousands Of Families Shattered': PM Modi Meets Victims Of Wayanad Landslide
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Dreams Of Thousands Of Families Shattered': PM Modi Meets Victims Of Wayanad Landslide

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Wayanad and carried out an aerial survey of the district where landslides claimed hundreds of lives. pic.twitter.com/ZwJlY5I9iw— Narendra Modi August 10, 2024 At the review meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “Since learning about the landslide, I have been closely monitoring the situation. #WATCH | Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial …

PM Modi to visit landslide-hit Wayanad on Saturday, undertake aerial survey: Full schedule
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi to visit landslide-hit Wayanad on Saturday, undertake aerial survey: Full schedule

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Wayanad district of Kerala on Saturday, August 10, to review relief and rehabilitation efforts there. Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi thanked PM Modi "for visiting Wayanad to personally take stock of the terrible tragedy". PM Modi's full schedule for August 10 To take review of the situation …

Wayanad landslides: Search operations enter delicate and emotional phase as survivors reach disaster zone after 11 days
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Search operations enter delicate and emotional phase as survivors reach disaster zone after 11 days

The Hindu  

The search operations in the landslide-flattened villages in Meppadi panchayat in Wayanad district of Kerala entered a delicate and emotional phase early on Friday. #WayanadLandslide | Landslide survivors join the search operations at disaster-hit Chooralmala in #Wayanad in #Kerala on Friday morning 📸E.M. By briefly returning the survivors to the disaster zone, the Kerala government has attempted to give the …

PM Modi to Visit Disaster-Hit Areas of Wayanad on Saturday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi to Visit Disaster-Hit Areas of Wayanad on Saturday

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed the hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the disaster-hit Wayanad district on Saturday, will take a favourable stance towards the state’s demand for a comprehensive rehabilitation package for the people affected by the devastating landslides. At a press conference here on Thursday, the chief minister said the Centre …

PM Modi Likely To Visit Landslide-hit Wayanad To Review Flood Situation This Week: Sources
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Likely To Visit Landslide-hit Wayanad To Review Flood Situation This Week: Sources

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the landslide-hit regions of Kerala’s Wayanad later this week, sources said. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday while speaking at the Parliament demanded a ‘higher compensation’ and ‘comprehensive rehabilitation package’ for the people affected due to the landslide in Wayanad. Meanwhile, the Kerala government on Wednesday said …

PM to visit Wayanad on Saturday amid calls for disaster declaration
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PM to visit Wayanad on Saturday amid calls for disaster declaration

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Kerala's Wayanad district on Saturday in the wake of the tragic landslide disaster that has claimed the lives of 417 people. PM's visit comes after several MPs from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, including the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have asked the Centre to declare the Wayanad landslides a …

Rahul urges Centre to declare Wayanad landslides as a national disaster
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul urges Centre to declare Wayanad landslides as a national disaster

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the Union government to declare the recent landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad as a national disaster and demanded a comprehensive rehabilitation package. In some cases, an entire family is gone, with just one person remaining, sometimes an adult or a child,” the Congress leader said, emphasising the need …

Kerala requests Centre to declare Wayanad landslide a national disaster
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala requests Centre to declare Wayanad landslide a national disaster

The Hindu  

The Kerala government has requested the Centre to declare the catastrophic landslide that devastated at least three villages in Vythiri taluk in the Wayanad district on July 30 a national disaster. He said the Central government was weighing the legality of the State government’s demand to declare the landslide a natural disaster. Officials believe declaring the landslide a natural disaster …

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday turned down the demands from various quarters to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, saying no such policy exists under the central government guidelines. Read: Controversial tunnel road in Wayanad faces scrutiny after landslide tragedy Muraleedharan, a former Union Minister, said, "The concept of a 'national disaster' does not exist under the …

People must support Wayanad tragedy survivors: CPM state secretary M V Govindan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

People must support Wayanad tragedy survivors: CPM state secretary M V Govindan

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: CPM state secretary M V Govindan Master on Saturday urged the public to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund to help Wayanad landslide victims. He was speaking after presenting the ‘PG Sahitya Puraskar Trust Award’ to renowned writer and literary critic M K Sanoo Master at a function held at Ernakulam Public Library. “Though the epicentre of …

Wayanad landslides: Rescue teams race against time as over 200 still remain missing; Karnataka to construct 100 houses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Rescue teams race against time as over 200 still remain missing; Karnataka to construct 100 houses

Live Mint  

Over 200 people are still reported missing as rescue operations in landslide-hit Kerala's Wayanad areas entered fifth day on Saturday. — Rescue operation in final stage: CM Vijayan {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that search and rescue operations in Wayanad are in their final stages. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} — K-9 squads and the Tamil Nadu Medical Team …

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund

Hindustan Times  

Over 300 people have died in the landslides that struck Kerala's Wayanad district, with hundreds still missing. The Kerala Chief Minister's office has launched the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to collect donations for those severely affected by the landslides. Social media posts from the Chief Minister's office detail various ways the public can contribute, including the bank account number …

Joe Biden, Jill Biden extend condolences over Wayanad landslides: ‘Commend the bravery of…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden, Jill Biden extend condolences over Wayanad landslides: ‘Commend the bravery of…’

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden condoled the lives of the deceased in Kerala's Wayanad, which was hit by massive landslides, killing more than 300 persons. In an official statement, the White House said, “ Jill and I extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the deadly landslides in Kerala in India.” “Our prayers are …

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