Daughter-in-law of former Wayanad DCC treasurer commits suicide; alleges betrayal by Congress

Daughter-in-law of former Wayanad DCC treasurer commits suicide; alleges betrayal by Congress

Wayanad, Sep 13 (IANS) In a turn of events that has deepened the crisis within the Congress’ Kerala unit in Wayanad, Padmaja, daughter-in-law of former Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC) Treasurer N.M. Vijayan, attempted suicide on Saturday by allegedly slitting her wrist. She was admitted to a private hospital in Bathery, where police said her … Read more

Two more Maoists charge sheeted by NIA in 2023 Wayanad KDFC office attack case

Two more Maoists charge sheeted by NIA in 2023 Wayanad KDFC office attack case

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted two more accused in the 2023 Maoist attack on Wayanad (Kerala) KFDC office, the agency said on Wednesday. In the supplementary chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court, Ernakulam, Kerala, the two accused, Santhosh Kumar A alias Raja and H.S. Ravindra alias Kottehonda … Read more

Centre seeks more time on loan waiver for Wayanad landslide victims

Centre seeks more time on loan waiver for Wayanad landslide victims

Kochi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Central government on Wednesday has once again sought more time to decide on the waiver of bank loans taken by victims of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide disaster in Wayanad. When the matter came up before the Kerala High Court, the Union government requested an additional three weeks to file its response. … Read more

Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Wayanad Medical College, thanks Centre and State

Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Wayanad Medical College, thanks Centre and State

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday welcomed the long-awaited approval for a government medical college in Wayanad, calling it a major milestone for the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned new medical colleges in both Wayanad and Kasaragod. In a statement, Priyanka Gandhi … Read more

Kerala CM launches work on state’s longest tunnel project linking Kozhikode and Wayanad

Kerala CM launches work on state’s longest tunnel project linking Kozhikode and Wayanad

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 31 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday officially launched the construction of the Anakkampoyil–Kalladi twin-tunnel four-lane road project, a long-awaited infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming connectivity between the state’s Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. The foundation ceremony was held at St. Mary’s School Ground in Anakkampoyil. Describing the project as a landmark … Read more