The Latest Breaking News from Wayanad

Farmer ends life in Wayanad

75-yr-old farmer E.S. Sudhakaran found dead in Wayanad. He had borrowed ₹2.58L from bank & ₹50K from fin. inst. for cultivation, but crop loss prevented repayment. Bank asked for ₹5.30L, incl. interest, by Jan 27. He tried to sell land but failed. Debt likely caused suicide. 2 children survive. Disha…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

‘Poopoli’ to begin from January 1 in Wayanad

Kerala Agri Univ & Dept of Agri Dev & Farmers' Welfare join forces to host 'Poopoli', an int'l flower show & agri-fest in Wayanad. Event to impart latest agri tech & sensitise farmers to potential of horticulture & floriculture. 200 stalls, classes, seminars & cultural progs.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Congress unhappy with Left campaign dissuading Rahul Gandhi from contesting in Wayanad

Congress has upped the ante with repeated attacks on the functioning of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s government in Parliament

The Hindu · Dec 6, 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

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.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023