The Latest Breaking News from Wayanad

Special attention will be given to infrastructure development in schools, says Minister

Minister Sivankutty inaugurated a new high-tech building at Sarvajana Higher Secondary School in Wayanad. He emphasized the importance of infrastructure development in public schools and the need for quality education for all children. He also inaugurated a smart classroom and happiness corner. The three-storey building was set up at a…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

LDF govt. trying to create new form of governance, says Kerala CM

LDF govt trying to create new form of governance via regional-level dev review meetings. 400 ineligible beneficiaries found in Kasaragod. Ayurveda research institute in Kannur to be completed by Jan. LIFE Mission project beneficiaries getting ₹2 lakh less. Local bodies focus on 'Manassodithiri Mannu' scheme. Tunnel road to Wayanad to…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Suspected Maoists sighted at Kambamala again

Armed group suspected to be Maoists sighted at Kambamala, Wayanad. Destroyed surveillance camera installed by police. Distributed pamphlets justifying attack on KFDC office. Collected rice, sugar & tea from two houses. Police & elite commandos conducted quick search. Established in 1970s to rehabilitate repatriates from Sri Lanka, over 200 families…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

‘Samagra’ project launched in Wayanad

The Wayanad district panchayat has launched ‘Samagra’, a comprehensive project for the overall development of the educational sector

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Security beefed up following attack on Forest dept. office in Wayanad

Security in Kannur-Wayanad border areas stepped up after alleged attack by armed group on Forest dept. office. Group associated with Maoist activities booked under UAPA. Combing operations underway to prevent Maoists from expanding influence in Aralam tribal settlement.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Swaminathan’s contributions to farming community lauded

M.S. Swaminathan's contributions to farming, esp. in Wayanad, are remarkable. He set up CAbC to conserve vanishing plant species & propel agri revolution. Now a 46-acre campus, it has state-of-the-art facilities & a team of 48 people to conserve biodiversity & promote sustainable dev. of farming community.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Suspected Maoists vandalise Kerala Forest Development Corporation office in Wayanad

Maoists vandalised KFDC office in Kambamala, Wayanad, Kerala. Posters in Malayalam and Tamil on behalf of CPI(Maoist) Kabani area committee read: 'Distribute plantations to landless workers and tribal people, join armed rebellion.'

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Wayanad and Ponnani to get Post Office Passport Seva Kendras soon

MEA revives 5-yr-old proposal to set up two POPSKs in Wayanad & Ponnani. Kozhikode RPO serves 5 districts & issued highest number of passports in 2022 & 2023.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Owaisi dares Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad

“I am telling your leader (Rahul Gandhi) to come here and not Wayanad. You make tall claims but come here and compete with a man who wears a sherwani and a beard and topi,” Mr Owaisi said.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Tribal museum to be a befitting monument for Wayanad’s warriors, says Minister K. Radhakrishnan

K. Radhakrishnan, Minister for Welfare of SC/ST/BC, announced the proposed tribal freedom fighter museum in Sugandhagiri cardamom project area near Lakkidi, Wayanad. It will commemorate the role of tribal warriors in the freedom struggle. KIRTADS will set up the museum on 20 acres of TRDM land at a cost of…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023