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Wayanad
Priyanka Gandhi reviews progress of Wayanad township, development projects
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reviewed progress on rehabilitation housing and infrastructure development projects in Wayanad.
Priyanka Gandhi expresses concern over women safety
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has expressed deep concern over the increasing violence against women in India and urged governments to ensure their safety.
Reporter TV Managing Editor Anto Augustine denied bail in alcohol case
A court in Wayanad denied bail to Reporter TV Managing Editor Anto Augustine following his arrest for illegal alcohol possession.
Kerala police raid Reporter TV office over Messi event financial probe
Kerala police raided the offices of Reporter TV in connection with a financial investigation into a failed plan to host a football exhibition match involving Lionel Messi.
India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rain in Kerala from September 20-24
The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall alerts for several districts in Kerala from September 20 to 24.
Police officer arrested for stealing seized tobacco products in Kerala
A police officer accused of stealing seized tobacco products from a police station in Kerala has been arrested.
Amid strong El Niño, Wayanad sees sharp rise in September temperatures
Wayanad district in India is experiencing a significant rise in temperatures and below-normal rainfall during September 2026, linked to El Niño.
Forest department to establish command centre in Wayanad
The Kerala Forest Department plans to open a real-time command centre in Wayanad to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts.
Woman Dies After Car Crashes into Divider on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
A 20-year-old woman died and four others were injured after a car crashed into a highway divider near Bidadi on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway.
With southwest monsoon set for withdrawal, rain deficit in Kerala widens
Kerala faces a 28% rainfall deficit as the southwest monsoon prepares to withdraw amid a severe power crisis.
Monkeys, wild boars emerge as major sources of human-wildlife conflict in Wayanad
A scientific study in Wayanad identifies monkeys and wild boars as the primary sources of recurring human-wildlife conflict.
El Niño casting a shadow over tea sector in Keralam as production declines
El Niño-induced drought conditions have resulted in a decline in tea production across parts of Kerala.
Local stakeholders propose Vilangad-Mananthavady road as alternative to tunnel project
Local stakeholders are advocating for the construction of a road between Vilangad and Mananthavady as an alternative to the currently halted Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel project.
Search operations continue for two missing persons in Kannur district
Search operations entered their third day for two men who went missing after being swept away by swollen rivers in Kannur district following heavy rains.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Rainfall intensity eases in Wayanad as displaced families return home
Rainfall intensity eased in Wayanad, Kerala, allowing many displaced families to return home amidst warnings of continued heavy rain.
Wayanad records fifty percent monsoon rainfall deficit despite recent heavy rains
Wayanad's cumulative southwest monsoon rainfall remains 50% below normal despite recent heavy rains.
Eight die and thirteen injured as heavy rains hit Kerala
Eight people died and 13 were injured in Kerala due to heavy rains causing landslides and flooding, prompting the state chief minister to announce relief efforts and meteorological departments to issue warnings for 12 districts.
Red alert issued for Kakkayam dam as water levels rise in Kozhikode
A red alert remains active at the Kakkayam dam in Kozhikode district as water levels reach near-maximum capacity due to heavy rainfall.
Court to deliver verdict in 2003 constable murder case on July 31
The Kalpetta Principal Sessions Court is scheduled to deliver a verdict on July 31, 2026, in the case concerning the 2003 killing of police constable K.V. Vinod during the Muthanga tribal land agitation in Kerala.
IMD issues orange alert for five districts in Kerala due to rain
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for five districts in Kerala on July 30, 2026, warning of intense heavy rainfall.
Kerala government plans solar fencing in Wayanad to reduce wildlife conflict
The Kerala government plans to install 60 km of solar fencing in Wayanad to reduce human-wildlife conflict under a 100-day action programme.
Forest department initiates process to capture rogue Makhna elephant
The Forest department has initiated preliminary steps to capture the rogue Makhna elephant KM-1 following an order from the Chief Wildlife Warden due to repeated attacks on people and property damage.
Kerala forest department profiles elephants to reduce human-wildlife conflict
The Forest department has begun profiling individual elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements in north Kerala to better understand their movement patterns and improve conflict mitigation.
Kerala Cabinet approves new anti-ragging law and distress app
The Kerala Cabinet has approved a proposal to enact an anti-ragging law and launch a distress app named after student J.S. Sidharthan.
Kerala government expert team visits Wayanad debris slip site for investigation
An expert team constituted by the Kerala government will visit the Kalladi debris slip site in Wayanad to investigate the causes and construction approvals related to the tragedy.
Kerala monsoon rainfall deficit threatens Onam festival crop supplies
A 35% monsoon rainfall deficit in Kerala is threatening crops cultivated for the Onam festival, raising concerns over supply shortages and price spikes.
College student in Kerala tests positive for shigellosis
A college student in Wayanad, Kerala, has tested positive for shigellosis, prompting local authorities to initiate containment measures.