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Wild elephant attack claims 65-year-old man in Keralas Wayanad

The attack occurred while forest officials and residents were attempting to drive the elephant away after it entered a p

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 2:56 pm

Shigellosis cases rise to three in Wayanad; Health Minister reviews situation

Officials told to prepare a special protocol for shigella treatment and carry out stringent inspections at roadside eate

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 9:51 am

Monsoon 2026 tracker LIVE: Southwest monsoon covers North Bengal, northeastern States

A yellow alert has been issued for five districts of Kerala including Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappur

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 7:26 am

Shigella Outbreak In Keralas Wayanad District

Over 800 houses, more than a dozen educational institutions put under surveillance: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jun 2026 8:25 pm

Kerala govt seeks Centres permission to use forest land for Wayanad MCH expansion

This is in return for a similar parcel of land. Health Minister open State-level launch of Kayakalpam initiative to gath

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 1:28 pm

Nearly 150 students of school in Keralas Wayanad fall ill over 3 days; 38 hospitalised

Panchayat officials say exact cause for students physical discomfort not yet confirmed. Week-long holiday declared for s

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 3:50 pm

Heavy Rain Uproots Trees, Floods Parts of Kerala

In view of the red alert, entry to tourist trekking spots and night travel on hilly roads as well as quarrying activitie

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jun 2026 11:14 am

Keralas Plus One admissions see 4.44 lakh applications

Maximum number of applicants from Malappuram 82,678. Least from Idukki 11,420. Wayanad has 11,790 applicants

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 11:30 am

Congress stoking unwanted differences in the country, alleges A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

Calling the partys top brass to give up politics of convenience and do necessary course course corrections, he wonders w

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:11 pm

IMD warns of heavy rain in Kerala; orange alerts issued as monsoon likely by June 4

Orange alert for three northern Kerala districts Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad for Tuesday, and yellow alert for r

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 3:03 pm

IMD issues yellow alert for nine Kerala districts amid heavy rain warning

According to the IMD forecast, the alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Mal

Mid Day 1 Jun 2026 5:46 pm

Wayanad landslides: Kerala launches massive search operation to retrieve bodies of those washed downstream in Chaliyar river in Malappuram

Kerala government orders eight police stations abutting Chaliyar river in Malappuram to muster teams of local scouts and

The Hindu 26 May 2026 2:45 pm

Wayanad landslide: A restaurant suspends operations to cook free meals for landslide survivors

The restaurant at Sultan Bathery in Wayanad, which was soft-launched a few weeks ago, has been converted into a place to

The Hindu 26 May 2026 2:38 pm

Indian Army constructs 190-ft-long Bailey bridge at Wayanad to connect landslide affected areas

The construction of the bridge started at 9.30 p.m. on July 31 and was completed by 5.30 p.m. on August 1.

The Hindu 26 May 2026 1:43 pm

Woman killed in wild elephant attack in Keralas Wayanad

Wayanad: A woman was killed and her husband sustained injuries in a wild elephant attack in this district on Tuesday, Ma

The Siasat Daily 26 May 2026 11:19 am

Woman killed, husband injured in wild elephant attack in Keralas Wayanad

Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago

The Hindu 26 May 2026 9:54 am

Vulnerable areas to be mapped in Wayanad ahead of monsoon

Officials instructed to identify dangerous drainage points within local body limits and take measures to avert potential

The Hindu 24 May 2026 7:13 pm

Minority commission recommends upgrading Pallikkal govt. school in Wayanad

The school has 14 acres of land and all necessary facilities

The Hindu 22 May 2026 5:34 pm

Kannur University launches accident insurance cover for students

A total of 17,343 students from Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts enrolled from 2025 onwards will be covered under

The Hindu 21 May 2026 10:34 am

Kharge, Rahul to Attend Satheesan's Swearing-in Ceremony on Monday

The party sources said Wayanad MP and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also attend the ceremony

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 4:58 pm

Wayanad landslide survivors begin moving into Kalpetta township; Pinarayi Vijayan speaks to them

Survivors of the 2024 Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide disaster have begun moving into new government-built homes in Kalp

The Economic Times 17 May 2026 4:02 pm

Police Register Case Over Posters Targeting Rahul, Priyanka and Kharge in Wayanad

Officials said the posters also threatened that Vadra, who is the MP from Wayanad, would be defeated in the next electio

Deccan Chronicle 17 May 2026 2:49 pm

'Rahul, Priyanka Forget Wayanad': Case Filed Over Posters Warning Gandhis

The posters against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra came up in Wayanad as the Congress leadership discussed the s

NDTV 17 May 2026 11:58 am

Posters targeting Congress' Rahul, Priyanka and Kharge surface in Wayanad; police register case

Police have registered a case in Wayanad after posters targeting prominent Congress leaders appeared. The posters, which

The Economic Times 17 May 2026 9:52 am

Fuel delivery delays spark concerns across northern Kerala districts

Dealers in Kozhikode, Wayanad and Malappuram districts say many outlets are facing unforeseen disruption in fuel supply,

The Hindu 15 May 2026 11:40 am

Online OP ticket booking system fully operational in govt. hospitals in Wayanad

The application allows users to identify hospitals with specialitydoctors and book appointments easily. Information rega

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:35 pm

Kerala won't forgive, Wayanad will be next Amethi': Posters against Rahul, Priyanka appear in Congress bastion

Wayanad posters: Congress-led UDF may have swept the Kerala elections, but the partys delay in naming the next chief min

The Economic Times 13 May 2026 3:04 pm

Tensions Rise in Kerala Over Chief Minister Selection Amid Protests in Wayanad

Mumbai, May 13: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) recently achieved a significant victory in Kerala. Howeve

Morningstar 13 May 2026 10:41 am

Vijays Fan Base Fuels TVKs Cross-Border Ambitions

Efforts are underway to establish TVKs first political unit in Vengapally, which borders Tamil Nadu in Wayanad district:

Deccan Chronicle 11 May 2026 10:04 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 results: UDF sweeps Wayanad; Minister O.R. Kelu suffers defeat

Kelu, CPI(M) leader and Minister in the outgoing Cabinet, lost to Congress candidate Usha Vijayan by a margin of 10,543

The Hindu 4 May 2026 3:57 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: UDF leads in all three constituencies in Wayanad; Minister O.R. Kelu trails in Mananthavady

In the Mananthavady segment, CPI(M) candidate O.R. Kelu, a Minister in the present Cabinet, is trailing by 744 votes aga

The Hindu 4 May 2026 10:08 am

All set for vote counting in Wayanad

Counting for the Kalpetta Assembly constituency will be held at SKMJ High School, while that for the Sulthan Bathery con

The Hindu 3 May 2026 7:23 pm

A new apprenticeship programme at Wayanads Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary

Inside the School of Ecological Nurturance apprenticeship atGurukulaBotanical Sanctuary in Wayanad, the forest teaches l

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 4:05 pm

Police zero in on suspects behind morphed images of women on social media

Join investigation in progress by police in Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode following reports that such image

The Hindu 29 Apr 2026 9:20 pm

Kerala exit poll 2026: UDF predicted to win coastal state in neck-and-neck contest with LDF

A defeat for LDF would also diminish the presence of CPM in its last major stronghold. The campaign narrative has also u

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 7:44 pm

IUML provides new homes to 51 Wayanad landslide survivor families

Fifty-one families displaced by the devastating Wayanad landslide have been handed newly built houses under an IUML-led

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 6:13 pm

Kerala Assembly elections: Wayanad gears up for vote counting on May 4

While UDF exudes confidence of a clean sweep, LDF believes it can improve its tally in the hill district. NDA hopes to e

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:03 pm

DDMA conducts workshop on heatwave preparedness in Wayanad

Experts led sessions on topics including heatwaves, the preparation and practical implementation of local heat action pl

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 9:29 pm

Kerala Minister Addresses Wayanad Township Controversy Amid Criticism

Thiruvananthapuram, April 20: The controversy surrounding the newly constructed government township project in Wayanad,

Morningstar 20 Apr 2026 7:24 pm

Wayanad township row: Not cracks, just shrinkage, says Kerala Revenue Minister on govt-built houses

K. Rajan says such shrinkages have been detected in two of the 178 houses constructed for landslide survivors

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 2:03 pm

No structural cracks in Wayanad township houses, says Revenue Minister K. Rajan

Minister inspects affected units in the township built for the 2024 landslide survivors and says the marks reported have

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 8:12 pm

Tribal man dies after consuming arishtam in Keralas Wayanad; probe launched

Hospital authorities reportedly indicated that excessive alcohol consumption, along with the intake of arishtam, might h

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 3:33 pm

Oppn unity defeated Centres conspiracy: Priyanka Gandhi on Womens quota Bill

New Delhi, April 18: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Saturday said that through the

The Shillong Times 18 Apr 2026 2:52 pm

IMD issues 'orange alert' in north Kerala as rains bring relief from heat

Heavy rains lashed Kerala on Friday bringing relief from hot weather. The India Meteorological Department issued an oran

The Economic Times 10 Apr 2026 9:01 pm

Kerala Assembly elections: Wayanad funds row benefited UDF, says KPCC chief Sunny Joseph

Sunny Joseph says concerns should instead be directed at misuse of public treasury funds, the gold held by the Travancor

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 3:25 pm

From Wedding Hall to Polling Booth: Couple Turns up to Vote after Marriage in Kerala

Joining them in the spirit of the day, another bride from northern Wayanad district also made sure to vote first before

Deccan Chronicle 9 Apr 2026 3:05 pm

Leopard tranquillised after days of panic in village in Keralas Wayanad

Forest department sources say the animal will be kept under observation for some hours and be safely released back to fo

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 11:17 am

Kerala polls: K.C. Venugopal dares State govt to probe Wayanad funds allegations against Congress

Venugopal says the houses the Congress has promised to families in landslide-hit area will be completed within six month

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Decoding the electoral maze in Malabar

The 73 segments in north Kerala spread across Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 9:48 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Priyanka Gandhi slams LDF government, calls for change at rally in Kannur

Criticising the ruling front, the Wayanad MP alleges that the past decade has been marked by greed and corruption; she w

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 6:02 pm

CPI(M) in deal with BJP for Apr 9 polls in Kerala, alleges Priyanka

KANNUR (Kerala), Apr 6: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led front has struck a d

Daily Excelsior 6 Apr 2026 3:31 pm

SC does not intervene in tunnel corridor project within Western Ghats, says Kerala needs it to ease traffic congestion

The tunnel intends to connect Kozhikode district with the Wayanad district, where a landslide in 2024 destroyed an entir

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 2:07 pm

SC refuses to interfere with environmental nod for Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea against the environmental clearance for the Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel. The court s

The Economic Times 6 Apr 2026 1:56 pm

Wayanad relief fund scam sets political tone in last lap of electioneering in Kerala Assembly polls

The Congress has found itself on the defensive, as the CPI (M) has sought the details of the funds collected by the part

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 9:41 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Poll Preparations in full swing in Wayanad, district records 97% home voting

Home voting sees strong turnout in Wayanad constituencies, with 1,445 of 1,484 voters in Mananthavady, 1,339 of 1,370 in

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 8:54 pm

Congress raised 5.38 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation, says Sunny Joseph

KPCC president accuses the CPI(M) of spreading baseless allegations; he says all transactions were traceable and open fo

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 8:42 pm

Congress Discloses Accounts Of Funds Received For Wayanad Rehab

KPCC chief Sunny Joseph informed that the Congress has received around Rs 5.38 crore in its account set up for Wayanad r

Deccan Chronicle 4 Apr 2026 3:25 pm

Pinarayi Vijayan, Receiving Special Treatment From Modi, Alleges Priyanka Gandhi

CPM functioning like a 'B team of BJP in Kerala, says Wayanad MP

Deccan Chronicle 2 Apr 2026 9:55 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: M.A. Baby launches sharp attack on Congress, defends LDFs record

CPI(M) general secretary accuses UDF of hypocrisy, challenges Congresss moral standing in making allegations of politica

The Hindu 2 Apr 2026 8:12 pm

CM Revanth Reddy, Ministers to Campaign for Congress in Kerala, Assam

Revanth Reddy had earlier campaigned in Kerala during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, including for Congress leader Rahul G

Deccan Chronicle 31 Mar 2026 10:40 pm

Venugopal accuses Pinarayi of targeting Rahul Gandhi, 'silent' on Modi

Congress leader K C Venugopal stated Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan fears Rahul Gandhi's influence. Venugopal al

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2026 11:14 am

Political Controversy Erupts Over Karnatakas Aid to Wayanad Landslide Victims

Bengaluru, March 24: A political controversy has emerged in Karnataka following the Congress governments decision to all

Morningstar 24 Mar 2026 5:17 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: Gandhi siblings recast Wayanad politics, but local fault lines persist

Despite Rahul Gandhis 2019 LS victory, the UDF won only four of seven Wayanad Assembly segments in 2021, with slimmer ma

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 7:47 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: LDF ally RJD announces candidates; Bhaskaran, P.K. Praveen, and Anil Kumar to contest

Rashtriya Janata Dal to field M.K. Bhaskaran from Vadakara in Kozhikode, P.K. Praveen from Koothuparamba in Kannur, and

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 12:22 pm

Clear dues under Jal Jeevan Mission: Priyanka Gandhi to Centre

WAYANAD (KERALA), Mar 12: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged the central government to clear the dues of th

Daily Excelsior 12 Mar 2026 3:41 pm

Wayanad township visit: CM expresses regret over Mammootty getting caught in row

Pinarayi says if any Communist Party of India (Marxist) activist was involved in the social media criticism that the act

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

Row erupts after Mammootty asks CPM leader not to stand close during Wayanad visit

The issue reportedly arose after Mammootty expressed displeasure with CPMs Wayanad district secretary K Rafeeq standing

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

Tribal groups seek Paniya representation in seats reserved for ST in Wayanad

In a detailed submission to leaders of UDF and LDF, the organisations urged the nomination of C. Manikandan, an MBA grad

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

Mammoottys visit to Wayanad township for landslide-affected families sparks political controversy

A hot mic captured Mr Mamooty asking CPI(M) district secretary, Wayanad, K. Rafeeq, not to tail him around the construct

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 1:16 pm

First rock blast for Keralas tunnel road project successfully completed under safety measures

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates process at Marippuzha in Kozhikode. The proposed tunnel road connects Kozhikode a

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 12:40 pm

Forum seeks rehabilitation package for tribal families hit by Wayanad landslides

AGMS leader says rehabilitation of 13 tribal families from Punchirimattam and Erattukundu has not progressed despite the

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

Farmer in Keralas Wayanad dies in suspected elephant attack

According to local residents, the victim had gone to drive off an elephant that had entered his farm. However, as he did

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 1:19 pm

Farmer In Kerala''s Wayanad Dies In Suspected Elephant Attack

The residents of the region also said that they have protested many times against the animal attacks.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 12:48 pm

Kerala Chief Ministers moment with young landslide survivor takes political turn

The child had gained national attention after Prime Ministers interaction with her during his visit to a hospital in Way

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

Phase I of Wayanad township inaugurated, keys handed over to 178 families

CM says the construction of houses for the remaining beneficiaries is nearing completion and the keys are expected to be

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

Wayanad Model Township Project Inaugurated

Kerala CM hands over 178 houses to survivors of Mundakai - Chooralmala landslide

Deccan Chronicle 1 Mar 2026 6:22 pm

51 houses handed over to Wayanad landslide survivors

Addressing the gathering, IUML State president Thangal said the unity of people to resolve the distress of people who we

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 12:19 pm

Wayanad Community Seed Fest 2026 begins

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

Kerala CM to open first phase of Meppadi township project in Wayanad on March 1

As many as 178 houses will be handed over to survivors, says Revenue Minister

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:26 pm

Minister to release directory of States tribal art forms in Wayanad on Sunday

Jana Galsa Keralathile Gothrakalakal, by Kudumbashree, comes as part of an initiative to rejuvenate the tribal art form

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 7:33 pm

Despite nesting decline, Wayanads vultures still soar

Although breeding has declined, experts say there is no immediate cause for concern as the vulture population in Wayanad

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 8:50 pm

Rahul, Priyanka Lay Foundation for 100 Homes for Wayanad Landslide Survivors

As part of the project, 1100 sq ft houses on eight centres of land each, will be constructed by the party.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Feb 2026 8:21 pm

'You lost everything but your courage,' says Priyanka Gandhi as she lays foundation stone for Wayanad landslide victims

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with her brother, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, laid the foundati

The Economic Times 26 Feb 2026 6:04 pm

'Priyanka wasn't talking to me': Rahul Gandhi on how Wayanad helped end sibling tiff - watch

Rahul Gandhi shared a light-hearted anecdote about resolving a sibling dispute with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, at

The Times of India 26 Feb 2026 5:31 pm

Greens slams forest dept. for rejecting human-wildlife mitigation grant

The department has succumbed to threats from certain organisations acting under the guise of farmer interests to reject

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

Kerala tunnel road project: Union government grants final clearance

Clearance permits conversion of 17.26 hectares of forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for execution of Ana

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 2:45 pm

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone for Congress houses for Wayanad landslide survivors on February 26

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be present at event at Kalpetta

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:46 pm

Hope PM Modi mentions genocide in Gaza while addressing Knesset: Priyanka

New Delhi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi would mentio

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 8:53 am

Wayanad Community Seed Fest from February 28

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 6:51 pm

Politics Of Rehabilitation: Why Wayanad Is In Focus Ahead Of Kerala Polls

The 2024 Wayanad landslides were the deadliest in Kerala's history. Official records submitted to Parliament confirmed 2

NDTV 24 Feb 2026 11:51 am

Kerala weather today: IMD warns of rainfall, thunderstorms in several districts. Check full forecast for Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Wayanad and more

Kerala weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of rainfall and thunderstorms in Kerala and its dis

The Economic Times 24 Feb 2026 9:55 am

Development is not about statistics alone, but uplifting those left behind, says CM

He says completion of five lakh LIFE Mission houses and township for families hit by the Wayanad landslides the fulfilme

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

Workshop on bird watching to be held in Wayanad

The workshop, Basics of Birdwatching, is open to beginners and experienced birders

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 10:31 pm

Draw of lots held for first phase of Wayanad rehabilitation project

In the initial phase, 178 houses have been constructed. Government order granting ownership (title deeds) of the houses

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi opposes acquisition of Keralas Ambukuthi forest land for government medical college

WPSS alleges that govt order handing over 8.97 hectares at Puthoor in Sulthan Bathery and 2.34 hectares at Kappad for co

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 1:48 pm

Wayanad landslides: CM Pinarayi Vijayan to open Kalpetta township on February 25

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the first phase of the Kalpetta township, built for survivors of the

The Economic Times 19 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone for 50 houses for Wayanad landslides survivors on February 26

Congress housing project at Meppadi to cover 5.42 acres; financial aid of 5 lakh each for 40 affected traders also to be

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 8:38 pm

First phase of Wayanad landslide rehab township to be inaugurated on February 25

In the first phase, 178 houses will be handed over to the survivors. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says 327 beneficiar

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

Two popular hill destinations in Kerala tell contrasting tales of tourism

While Idukki records arrival of 46.79 lakh domestic tourists in 2025, Wayanad attracts only 14.73 lakh tourists in the s

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 7:35 pm

Congress grappling with internal frictions in Thiruvambady Assembly segment

The constituency is part of the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat represented by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. While the DCC froze the app

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 8:39 pm

Kerala tourism hits record high in 2025, footfall touches 2.58 crore

Among the districts, Idukki recorded the highest number of domestic tourist arrivals at 46,79,800, followed by Ernakulam

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 3:16 pm

Congress acquired land for Wayanad landslide victims in just four months, Kerala govt took a year: Satheesan

Opposition Leader says Congress party initially had no plans to acquire land, as it was to be provided by Kerala govt, t

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:53 pm