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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.

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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.

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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…

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Rahul Gandhi hints at contesting from Wayanad again

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dropped enough hints to send home the message that he may be contesting from Wayanad yet again.

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Leopard falls into well in Kerala, rescue operation under way

Rescue operation under way in Kannur, Kerala, after leopard falls into well. Neighbours heard commotion & alerted authorities. Fire and Forest departments, Chokli Police and expert team from Wayanad aiding rescue. Residents advised to exercise caution and avoid movement near site.

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With LS polls round the corner, Rahul Gandhi calls Kerala, Wayanad as home

Rahul Gandhi said Kerala & Wayanad are like home to him. He feels coming to Kerala & Wayanad is not work, but like meeting family & friends. He made these remarks after releasing a book on P. Seethi Haji. Indications of him contesting from Wayanad in upcoming LS polls.

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Kerala in for more rain from Thursday as cyclonic storm brews over Bay of Bengal

Kerala to receive widespread rainfall from Thurs. due to cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal. Low pressure area in South Andaman Sea to intensify into depression & cyclonic storm in 48 hrs. Global models suggest landfall in Andhra Pradesh/Odisha. Yellow alert issued for Idukki, Kozhikode & Wayanad on Thurs. Fishermen…

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Karnataka’s ban on fodder puts dairy farmers in Wayanad in a fix

Karnataka govt. bans transp. of fodder from drought-affected districts to other districts/outside state, adversely affecting dairy farmers in Wayanad. KCMMF stopped subsidised green maize distribution in Oct. Dairy farming not lucrative due to high feed prices & low milk prices. MLA seeks Minister's intervention to address issue.

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Pinarayi alleges unholy alliance between Congress and BJP

CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges UDF MPs from Kerala have an "unholy alliance" with Congress & BJP, preventing them from raising issues of Centre's neglect of State's problems. He claims Centre owes State ₹57,000 crore. At Navakerala Sadas, CM said UDF MPs agreed to sign memorandum to FM, but backed out.…

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Pulpally Milk Cooperative Society bags National Gopal Ratna Award

Pulpally Milk Co-op Soc. in Wayanad wins Gopal Ratna Award for excellence in livestock & dairy sectors. Union Minister to present award on Nat'l Milk Day. This is 3rd consecutive year a milk co-op in district gets the honour. Award carries ₹5 lakh & citation. Milma chairman lauds Kerala's exemplary…

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Kozhikode Collector receives threat letter in Maoists name again

Kozhikode District Collector receives 2nd letter from anonymous sender threatening action against Chief Minister's Navakerala Sadas. Police investigate source of letter, which appears to be fake & criticises State govt for succumbing to capitalist forces. Police suspect sender's intent to create fear & refer to Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)…

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CM promises time-bound completion of tunnel road project connecting Wayanad and Kozhikode districts

CM Pinarayi Vijayan announces ₹2,334-cr tunnel road project on Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi route, ₹6,700-cr package for overall development of district. Jain circle, carbon-neutral coffee park, ropeway project to Wayanad to be materialised. Night traffic ban on NH 766 to be discussed with Karnataka.

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More projects to mitigate man-animal conflict in Wayanad: Minister

Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran announced projects to mitigate man-animal conflict in Wayanad. Revenue Minister K. Rajan said land deeds would be disbursed to 700 families at Makkimala. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said govt. is trying to make State a hub of higher edu. Public actively participated in Navakerala Sadas,…

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Political acrimony and partisan verbal warfare mark Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad

Political rancour and hard-edged partisan verbal tit-for-tats appeared to mark the Left Democratic Front (LDF) cabinet’s public outreach campaign, Navkerala Sadas, in Wayanad district on Thursday.

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Arrangements in place for Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad

Navakerala Sadas held in 3 Wayanad constituencies Thurs. CM Pinarayi Vijayan to interact with 200 people. 10 counters set up to submit grievances. District collector & police chief inspect arrangements.

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Malayalam author P. Valsala told fascinating tales and had fine craft as a writer

P. Valsala, a significant Malayalam novelist, introduced readers to the lives of tribal people in Wayanad with her masterpiece, Nellu. Her other works include Thakarcha, Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal, Venal, Palayam, Gauthaman, Kanal and Melppalam. She was awarded the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala’s highest literary honour. She…

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Depositors take out march to BDS office in Wayanad

KALPETTAA: Depositors of defunct BDS in Wayanad march, stage dharna to demand repayment of ₹68 crore deposits. CPI(M)-controlled entity mismanaged funds, leaving 600 depositors in a fix. Interest payments stopped in July, depositors unable to withdraw money. Committee to intensify agitation if demands not met.

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Navakerala Sadas, an opportunity for LDF to challenge UDF’s political dominance in Wayanad

LDF pins hopes on Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad to strike better chord with people. UDF has upper hand in constituency since 2009, but Rahul Gandhi's victory margin made quantum jump in 2019. LDF alleges Gandhi indifferent to issues of common man, while UDF dismisses Sadas as "gimmick". Gandhi has interacted…

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Tribesperson charred to death in Wayanad

75-yr-old Vellan of Paliyana, Wayanad, burnt alive in house fire; wife Theyi, 70, injured. Fire suspected to be caused by kerosene lamp. Vellan suffering from age-related ailments, children living far away.

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BJP demands apology after Rahul Gandhi links World Cup loss to PM's presence

Soon after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by indirectly blaming him for India's loss to Australia in the World Cup Final, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned the usage of such a word for the Prime Minister and…

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Spouse arrested for woman’s death

The police arrested Babu, 58, in connection with the death of his wife Ammini, 55, at Sasimala near Pulpally in Wayanad on Saturday

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Ganja worth over ₹6 lakh seized, two arrested in Wayanad

An Excise team on Friday arrested two youths and seized 11.3 kg of ganja, worth more than ₹6 lakh, from them at Pozhuthana in Wayanad.

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BDS depositors to launch indefinite agitation in Wayanad

KALPETTAA, a platform for depositors of defunct Brahmagiri Development Society (BDS), is preparing to launch indefinite agitation for repayment of deposits. 600+ depositors, including farmers, retired hands, Kudumbashree units, and daily wage workers, invested ₹1-1cr with BDS offering 9-10.5% interest. Monthly interest stopped in July, leaving depositors unable to withdraw…

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Wayanad becomes first district in India to complete Aadhaar enrolment of children below five years

Kerala's Wayanad district has become the first in India to complete Aadhaar enrolment of children below five. On Children's Day, District Collector Renu Raj announced the achievement at Poothadi.

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Kerala Police engage suspected Maoists in gun battle in rural Kannur

Thunderbolts special forces team seized 3 guns from suspected Maoists in Kannur firefight. No casualties/injuries reported, but police searching hospitals/clinics & inspecting vehicles. Earlier, police engaged Maoists in Wayanad, arresting 2 & seizing AK-47 & 2 shotguns. Suspected Maoists escaped.

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