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Rampant use of weedicides in Wayanad raises concern

Wayanad district's rampant use of weedicides in coffee, tea, ginger, and plantain farms raises public health concerns. Environmentalists warn of the risks posed by unscientific use, which is driven by labour costs, climate change, and weed growth. Studies show weedicides cause cancer and damage soil quality, biodiversity, and fish populations.

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Elephant tusk smuggled from Karnataka seized in Kerala’s Wayanad district, six arrested

Kerala Forest dept. officials seized 5.5 kg elephant tusk worth ₹1.5 crore & arrested 6 people in Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala. Three accused brought tusk from Karnataka, three were middlemen. Following tip-off, dept. raided hotel & seized tusk. Accused to be produced in court.

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Swedish cyclists attend Thirugale programme in Wayanad

Veteran Swedish cyclists visited Thirugale, a two-month tuber conservation programme in Wayanad, India. The programme aims to sensitise the public to the significance of conserving various types of tubers. The team of 21, including 15 women, spent 3 hours learning about the 180 indigenous tuber varieties, including endangered ones. They…

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Kerala rain | IMD issues orange alert for three districts

IMD issues orange alert for Idukki, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in Kerala due to thunderstorm. Heavy rain expected in Pathanamthitta and Ernakulam on November 4 and 5 respectively. Localities may receive very heavy rainfall (115.6-204.4 mm) in 24-hour window on Nov 3.

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LESSON project of Wayanad district panchayat to tackle school dropout

Wayanad district panchayat launches 'Let us Empower School Students of Our Neighbourhood' (LESSON) programme to develop tribal students in Wayanad district. ₹10 lakh earmarked for sessions on personality development, life skills & career guidance.

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SFI claims victory in college union polls in Calicut varsity

SFI wins 120 of 194 student unions in Calicut Univ. colleges; KSU, MSF break hegemony in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Thrissur & Palakkad. SFI won 42 of 58 colleges in Kozhikode, 15 in UDSF alliance, 38 in MSF alliance in Malappuram, 12 of 18 in Wayanad, 26 of 28 in Thrissur…

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Develop all Ghat sections of roads to tackle traffic snarls, say greens

Organisations in Wayanad urge govt. to reinforce & widen 5 ghat sections of roads, instead of constructing alternative & tunnel roads. Meeting of Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samiti urges govt. to use pressure on central govt. to get forest land for development.

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Survey for proposed Kadamanthodu dam in progress in Wayanad

Kadamanthodu River dam project in Wayanad faces opposition from locals and environmental orgs. Despite Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal awarding 30 tmcft of water to the State 16 yrs ago, no projects have been executed. LiDAR survey launched to mark buildings, roads, powerlines in project site. Dam Virudha Karma Samiti and…

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Token strike by Kerala private bus operators hits commuters in northern, central districts

Commuters in northern districts of Kerala affected by private bus operators' token strike on Oct. 31. Schools, offices with skeletal staff; KSRTC deployed additional buses, but not enough. Remote destinations worst affected. Strike total in Kannur; flash strike on Oct. 30 in protest against conductor's arrest. Upland areas in Kannur,…

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Tribal schoolchildren come up with a Eureka moment

For the first time, Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad’s science magazine for children publishes articles of three tribal students, two from Idukki and one from Wayanad.

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Nipah surveillance activities to be intensified in Wayanad

Mapping to identify areas with highest presence of bats and sensitisation programmes to be taken up.

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Protest brews against Kadamanthodu irrigation project in Wayanad

Kadamanthodu river dam project in Wayanad to face agitations. Samiti against proposed dam intensifying protests.

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Of false promises and revised timelines

In 2011, when the Union govt. came up with a proposal to relocate residents of 110 forest hamlets in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, there were many takers, since they had for long been at the receiving end of wildlife attacks. However, the project has come to a halt because of…

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Probe sought into atrocities against tribal workers from Wayanad on plantations in Karnataka

Tribal orgs in Wayanad seek intervention of Karnataka, Kerala CM's to stop exploitation of workers in coffee, ginger farms. Action committee formed by CPI(M) urges govts to probe "unnatural deaths" of tribal workers.

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Nipah virus antibodies detected in bats in Wayanad

Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah across the State as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies, Health Minister Veena George said here on Wednesday.

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Hundreds of children initiated into world of letters in Wayanad

Hundreds of children in Wayanad began their journey into literacy on 'Vidyarambham' day. Over 300 kids took part in ceremonies at Sree Mahaganapathy Temple, led by Thanthri Kozhikottiri Kunhaniyan Namboothrippadu. Four 'Gurus' helped the children write 'Harisree' on brass platters filled with rice. Major temples in the district saw a…

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MLA seeks task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road

Kalpetta MLA T. Siddique seeks special task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road to Wayanad. Blames Union and State govts for recurring issue, despite Assembly taking it up. MLA demands alternative road from Padinjarathara to Poozhithodu, to meet Union Ministers and organise people's agitation.

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Pre-historic rock art site in Wayanad cries for conservation

Kerala Tourism has launched a ₹2.9-crore project to conserve petroglyphs (rock engravings) on Thovarimala hills in Nenmeni grama panchayat, believed to date back to Neolithic period. Steps to develop tourism corridor connecting nearby Edakkal caves, Govindamoola Chira & Thovarimala remain on paper due to technical issues.

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Coffee Board to launch collaborative research work with growers

Coffee Board Secretary K.G. Jagadeesha visits Wayanad to launch collaborative research with coffee growers to improve Robusta productivity. Scientists to provide technical advice on clonal propagation and grafting.

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Project planned to curb wild animal incursions into farmlands in Wayanad

The Agriculture department in association with the Forest department is preparing to launch a comprehensive action plan to curb wild animal incursions into farmlands in Wayanad, a district known for recurring man-animal conflicts. This is the first time that the Agriculture department is launching such a project.

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SC dismisses PIL challenging restoration of Rahul Gandhi LS membership

SC dismisses PIL challenging Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, imposes ₹1 lakh cost. Bench says petition is abuse of process as no fundamental right violated. LS Secretariat restored Gandhi's membership after SC stayed his conviction in case related to 'Modi' surname remark. Reinstated as Wayanad MP.

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Officials denying facilities at govt. hospitals to public, says Kerala Health Minister

Health Min. Veena George has said that unhealthy trends in public healthcare will not be tolerated. She visited four major hospitals in Wayanad and announced plans to strengthen gynaecology departments, offer MBBS courses at the Medical College Hospital, and set up a nursing college. Strict action will be taken against…

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LiDAR survey launched for Kadamanthodu reservoir project in Wayanad

LiDAR survey launched to construct dam across Kadamanthodu river in Wayanad despite local resistance. Survey to mark springs, creeks, terrain, buildings, roads, power lines. Delhi-based firm to conduct survey at ₹32.8 lakh. All-party meeting to decide dam height, size after survey. Dam Virudha Samiti to foil proceedings of survey. Water…

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Man arrested on charge of killing son

Man arrested for killing son: Sivadas, 55, of Thekkekara near Pulpally in Wayanad was arrested on Monday for killing his son Amaldas, 22. Sivadas had an altercation with his son over his wife's unwillingness to stay with him, and killed him with an axe.

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Community-based disaster management system need of the hour: Riyas

KALPETTAA, a community-based disaster management system, is needed to help tribal hamlets in Wayanad district become resilient. Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas declared this after launching a project to train 758 tribal youths in disaster management, swimming, and CPR. 126 youths were trained in CPR, and other disaster management schemes were…

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