Wayanad Landslides: Karnataka Govt To Make 100 Houses In Worst-hit Areas, Rescue Efforts Continue
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslides: Karnataka Govt To Make 100 Houses In Worst-hit Areas, Rescue Efforts Continue

News 18  

As search operations continue following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala is grappling with one of the worst natural calamities in the state in recent years. Kerala Governor Praises Coordination Between Central And State Governments Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan lauded the cooperation between the state and central governments for the ongoing rescue and relief work in Wayanad. Karnataka To Construct 100 Houses for Victims in Landslide-hit Wayanad: CM Siddaramaiah Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that the state government would construct 100 houses for victims of the landslide-hit Wayanad. Navy Aids Rescue Efforts The Indian Navy has deployed 78 personnel to assist in the ongoing rescue operations in the landslide-affected areas of Chooralmala and Mundakkai in Kerala’s Wayanad district. Children Missing Kerala General Education Minister, V Sivankutty, on Friday said at least 49 children have either been missing or dead in the devastating landslides that hit Wayanad district three days ago.

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Kerala to Karnataka: Sponsorship framework in making for Wayanad victims
1 week ago

Kerala to Karnataka: Sponsorship framework in making for Wayanad victims

India Today  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in an official response to his Karnataka counterpart, expressed his gratitude for the state’s “100 homes” support to families affected in the July Wayanad landslides. According to the Kerala chief minister’s letter, his government was working towards finalising a detailed sponsorship framework that will incorporate all offers of support for the disaster-affected families. “This framework …

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 …

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism
2 weeks ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today  

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad
2 weeks, 3 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 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, 5 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 …

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13
1 month ago

Centre tells Kerala HC that state govt submitted estimate for Wayanad disaster only on Nov 13

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Centre has informed the Kerala High Court that, following the landslide disaster in Wayanad, the state government conducted a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment exercise, estimating a requirement of Rs 2,219.033 crore for recovery and reconstruction. The Centre further submitted that to assess the loss of immediate nature, before receipt of the formal memorandum from the state government for additional …

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 …

MoS Home rejects 'national disaster' tag for Wayanad landslides
1 month, 1 week ago

MoS Home rejects 'national disaster' tag for Wayanad landslides

India Today  

The Ministry of State for Home Affairs, in a letter, informed Special Representative of Kerala in New Delhi KV Thomas that the Wayanad landslides cannot be declared a national disaster. In the letter, MoS Nityanand Rai clarified that under the existing guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund and the National Disaster Response Fund, there is no provision to officially …

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: BJP Accuses State Govt Of 'Siphoning Off Relief Fund' As Rivals Question 'Delay In Central Aid'
3 months ago

Wayanad Landslides: BJP Accuses State Govt Of 'Siphoning Off Relief Fund' As Rivals Question 'Delay In Central Aid'

ABP News  

In the aftermath of the landslides in Wayanad, Kerala BJP criticised the state government, alleging misuse of funds. Union Minister Suresh Gopi, when questioned by the media about the delay in central assistance for the landslide-affected region, directed the query towards Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. On the other hand, BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the Kerala government of attempting …

Media ‘wrongly portrayed’ cost estimates of relief for Wayanad landslides: CM
3 months ago

Media ‘wrongly portrayed’ cost estimates of relief for Wayanad landslides: CM

Hindustan Times  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that certain sections of the media had “wrongly portrayed” the cost estimates of relief and rescue operations in the Wayanad landslide in a memorandum submitted to the Centre as actual money spent on the ground. The cost assessment was mentioned in a high court order by a bench of justices AK Jayasankaran …

Aid continues to pour in for flood victims in Vijayawada
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Aid continues to pour in for flood victims in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Responding to the distress of the rain-battered population of Andhra Pradesh, individuals and organisations have been coming forward and expressing solidarity with the sections affected by the recent flood. Actor Prabhas has donated ₹1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while Ram Charan and Allu Arjun have donated ₹50 lakh each. One-day salary Members of the Andhra Pradesh Joint …

Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR And Several Actors Donate For Flood Relief Efforts In Telugu States
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR And Several Actors Donate For Flood Relief Efforts In Telugu States

News 18  

Following the heavy damage caused by the relentless rain and flash floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, financial support poured in from many sources to the state government. Actor Ananya Nagalla announced that she is donating Rs 2.5 lakhs each to the Chief Minister’s Relief Funds of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As my contribution, I am donating Rs 2.5 lakhs …

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announces Rs 1crore aid for flood-hit Andhra Pradesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announces Rs 1crore aid for flood-hit Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA/HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan announced a donation of Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund after reviewing flood relief work at the APSDMA office in Mangalagiri. Additionally, Tollywood actors, directors, and producers have pledged significant donations to support the flood relief efforts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Tuesday. Among other film personalities …

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 landslide: Temporary rehabilitation of 728 families complete, says Kerala govt
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Temporary rehabilitation of 728 families complete, says Kerala govt

New Indian Express  

WAYANAD: The Kerala government on Saturday said the temporary rehabilitation process of the victims of landslides in Wayanad have been completed and all the surviving families have been shifted to rented accommodations. The state government said all the 728 surviving families from the relief camps were shifted to rented accommodations as of Saturday. Meanwhile, the cabinet sub-committee, which met the …

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 landslides: Kerala govt announces ₹6 lakh compensation to next of kin of victims
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Kerala govt announces ₹6 lakh compensation to next of kin of victims

The Hindu  

A Kerala Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced an ex gratia payment of ₹6 lakh to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the catastrophic landslides in Wayanad district on July 30. Mr. Vijayan said siblings of the disaster victims could not claim the compensation amount unless they proved that they …

Wayanad landslide: Kerala govt announces Rs 6 lakh financial assistance to families of deceased
4 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslide: Kerala govt announces Rs 6 lakh financial assistance to families of deceased

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government has announced Rs 6 lakh financial assistance to each of the families of the deceased in the twin landslides at Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Wayanad. Announcing a detailed plan for rehabilitation and financial support for the survivors and the families of the deceased, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also said that Rs 75,000 will be given to …

After Allu Arjun, Prabhas And Ram Charan, Dhanush Donates To Rs 25 Lakh To Wayanad Landslide Relief Fund
4 months, 1 week ago

After Allu Arjun, Prabhas And Ram Charan, Dhanush Donates To Rs 25 Lakh To Wayanad Landslide Relief Fund

News 18  

After major donations from Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Chiranjeevi, and Ram Charan, actor Dhanush has also helped the Wayanad landslide victims by contributing Rs 25 lakh to the Kerala CM relief fund. Charan and I together are contributing Rs 1 Crore to the Kerala CM Relief Fund as a token of our support to the victims. Kerala has always given me …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Can Wayanad Tragedy Be Declared A National Disaster? Here's A Look At Facts
4 months, 1 week ago

Can Wayanad Tragedy Be Declared A National Disaster? Here's A Look At Facts

News 18  

Of late, there has been a spike in demands to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster. Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kannur Airport; received by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and CM Pinarayi VijayanPM Modi will visit Wayanad to review relief and rehabilitation efforts pic.twitter.com/sfbP5lm0HU — ANI August 10, 2024 Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi took to X and …

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 …

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

Wayanad landslides: A problem of plenty as nearly 400 truckloads of surplus relief materials from T.N. may reach Wayanad soon
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: A problem of plenty as nearly 400 truckloads of surplus relief materials from T.N. may reach Wayanad soon

The Hindu  

Unless there is a change of plans in the eleventh hour, Wayanad is likely to be flooded with even more relief materials, which the survivors of the landslides already reportedly have in excess, as about 400 trucks from across Tamil Nadu are set to reach the district this weekend, warns Tamil Nadu Volunteers, a 10,000-strong registered body of volunteers recognised …

Chiranjeevi meets Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to hand over ₹1 crore for Wayanad. Watch
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiranjeevi meets Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to hand over ₹1 crore for Wayanad. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan collectively pledged to donate ₹1 crore to the Wayanad landslide victims a few days ago. On Thursday, Chiranjeevi met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to hand over a cheque for the CM Relief Fund. Chiranjeevi handed over ₹ 1 crore to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Talking to the press afterwards, Chiranjeevi said, “I have come …

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 …

Wayanad landslides: Army completes 10-day rescue operations, gets emotional send-off from people | WATCH
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Army completes 10-day rescue operations, gets emotional send-off from people | WATCH

India TV News  

In a heartwarming and emotional farewell, people from all walks of life came together to bid adieu to Indian Army personnel in Kerala's Wayanad, recognising their valiant efforts during the recent landslide rescue operations. The Wayanad district administration also organised a farewell for the Indian Army personnel who were a part of the rescue and search operation in landslide-hit areas. …

Kerala govt envisages 3-phase project to rehabilitate survivors of Wayanad landslide
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala govt envisages 3-phase project to rehabilitate survivors of Wayanad landslide

New Indian Express  

CHOORALMALA / KOZHIKODE: The Kerala government is facing a formidable task in rehabilitating the survivors of the Wayanad landslide, who are currently sheltered in 16 camps around Meppadi. The government has to find temporary houses, preferably in Wayanad itself, for a total of 2,225 people from 648 families. A project with the help of the local bodies has been prepared …

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 …

Wayanad landslides: Both LDF, UDF ask their MLAs, MPs to donate in CM relief fund
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Both LDF, UDF ask their MLAs, MPs to donate in CM relief fund

Hindustan Times  

The rival Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front coalitions in Kerala are known to rarely agree with each other, but in the backdrop of the massive landslides in Wayanad, which killed over 220 people, the political differences have faded over the question of making donations to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Volunteers carry boxes of rations to 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 …

Wayanad landslides: Seven body parts found as search operations continue in Kerala
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Seven body parts found as search operations continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

The search operations by rescue agencies in the landslide-hit villages and areas downstream of the Chaliyar river on Tuesday resulted in the retrieval of seven body parts of those who died in the massive disaster on July 30, the Kerala chief minister’s office said. The death toll in the state’s worst monsoon disaster since 2018 remained at 224 while the …

Wayanad landslides: 180 people still missing, mass burial for unidentified victims
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: 180 people still missing, mass burial for unidentified victims

Live Mint  

The district administration in landslide-hit Kerala's Wayanad undertook mass burial for the mortal remains of the unidentified people who lost their lives. — All the MLAs of the United Democratic Front led by the Indian National Congress will contribute one month's salary to the Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} — Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun …

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 …

Rehabilitation package crucial for rebuilding landslip-hit Vilangad village in Kozhikode
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rehabilitation package crucial for rebuilding landslip-hit Vilangad village in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

Despite field visits by ministers and people’s representatives, uncertainty remains over the speedy implementation of a rehabilitation package for those who lost their homes and land in multiple landslips in Vilangad village, Kozhikode. Though a few individuals and charitable organisations have offered land and financial support to the affected community, there is still no clarity on the State government’s rehabilitation …

Wayanad landslide: More than 1,000 government employees engaged in 24x7 relief operations, says CMO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: More than 1,000 government employees engaged in 24x7 relief operations, says CMO

The Hindu  

More than a 1,000 government employees are currently engaged in the disaster management and relief operations in the landslide-ravaged regions in Wayanad district, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office said on August 4. Mobilised under 15 teams, the government staff are handling the coordination of the search and rescue effort, collection and distribution of relief materials, food and medicines, counselling, management …

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 …

Indian Army responds to Class 3 student's note after Wayanad landslides: ‘Heroes like you…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Army responds to Class 3 student's note after Wayanad landslides: ‘Heroes like you…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing rescue operations in Wayanad following the devastating landslides, a third-standard student penned a heartfelt note to the Indian Army, expressing gratitude for their efforts in rescuing people from the debris and his aspiration to "join the army one day" to protect the nation. The Southern Command of the Indian Army responded, saying they are “eagerly waiting for …

Allu Arjun Donates Rs 25 Lakhs to Kerala Relief Fund, Prays For Wayanad Landslide Victims
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Allu Arjun Donates Rs 25 Lakhs to Kerala Relief Fund, Prays For Wayanad Landslide Victims

News 18  

In a tragic incident, a devastating landslide struck the Wayanad district in Kerala which has claimed 300 lives. Allu Arjun donated Rs 25 Lakh to the Kerala Chief Minister’s relief fund and prayed for the victims. Kerala has always given me so much love, and I want to do my bit by donating ₹25 lakh to the Kerala CM Relief …

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: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

The Finance department will put in place a special mechanism for effectively handling contributions to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday. The State government had issued a plea for contributions to the CMDRF in the light of the devastating July 30 landslides in Wayanad which claimed more than 200 lives. However, to …

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