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Forest department prepares to capture man-eater in Wayanad

Forest dept. prepares to capture big cat suspected of killing farmer in Wayanad. Irate mob demands govt. intervention to kill man-eater. Chief Wildlife Warden issues order to capture/tranquillise animal, or kill it if it's a man-eater. Combing operation yields no results, but pug marks of tiger identified. Mobile squads, surveillance…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Passion fruit cultivation woos farming community in Wayanad

Binu Thomas, a farmer from Wayanad, found success in passion fruit cultivation after recurring losses in ginger. He now cultivates the crop on 5 acres of rented land, earning an average profit of ₹2.5 lakh a year. The low cost of production, low pest attacks and steady demand make passion…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Farmer killed in tiger attack in Wayanad

A farmer was killed in an alleged tiger attack at Koodallur near Vakery in Wayanad district on Saturday.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Cyclone Michaung | Kerala will extend all support to cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the State will extend help to flood-hit Tamil Nadu. He also welcomed T.N. Prathapan MP’s notice for adjournment motion in Parliament against Centre’s “hostility”. He said the LDF will have a candidate in Wayanad and BJP won’t make any impact in Thrissur. To improve…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Kerala CM asks Congress to ‘decide’ if CPI(M) or BJP is its primary foe in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

CM Vijayan questions Congress: decide if CPI(M) or BJP is primary foe in 2024 LS polls. He says BJP barely in reckoning in Kerala, making CPI(M) primary enemy. LDF to field candidate in Wayanad. INDIA bloc not an alliance, only to ensure BJP's defeat. No say in candidate selection of…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Man sentenced to double life imprisonment in POCSO case

Man sentenced to double life imprisonment for sexually abusing minor girl in Wayanad. Accused found guilty by Special Court judge K.R. Sunil Kumar, ordered to pay ₹5.10 lakh penalty and serve 65 years in prison. Prosecution case revealed abuse occurred from 2016-2019. Special public prosecutor G. Babitha appeared for prosecution.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Repeal ban on transportation of fodder to State: MLA

Kerala MLA Siddique seeks intervention of Karnataka Chief Minister and Speaker to repeal ban on transport of fodder from Karnataka to Kerala, saying that thousands of farmers in Malabar region, especially Wayanad, depend on Karnataka for fodder.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

KRCL floats tenders for Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel road project

KRCL floats tenders for ₹1,643-cr Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project. Sixty landholders in Kozhikode to be paid ₹40 crore as compensation. Thirty-five hectares of forest land to be allotted with Central government approval. Public hearings in Kozhikode and Wayanad to be completed in two weeks.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Rahul Gandhi inaugurates Ambalavayal-Mepadi road in Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi, MP, visited Wayanad to inaugurate a road, hand over an ambulance, and attend various programmes. He expressed his commitment to improve the lives of the people and said development could be achieved through public welfare projects. He also expressed his desire to visit the upcoming 'Pooppoli' flower show.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Expedite steps to complete centrally sponsored projects, says Rahul

MP Rahul Gandhi urged Wayanad district admin to expedite Centrally sponsored projects. PWD officials said 11 roads sanctioned, 5 completed, tendering for rest. Mr. Gandhi directed NHAI to widen Thamarassery Ghat section, improve infra at Mananthavady Medical College. DISHA meeting assessed progress of Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023