Wayanad: News
14 Nov 2024
Communist Party of IndiaWayanad—where Priyanka made election debut—records lowest-ever voter turnout in bypolls
Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency witnessed its lowest-ever voter turnout of 64.24% during the recent bypolls.
08 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Priyanka contesting Wayanad bypoll with Jamaat-e-Islami support: Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of approaching Jamaat-e-Islami for support in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.
08 Nov 2024
Rahul GandhiECI seizes food kits with Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi's pictures
Officials of the Election Commission in India (ECI) in Wayanad, Kerala, have confiscated around 30 food kits with pictures of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
03 Nov 2024
Narendra Modi'Feel bad for her': Priyanka after meeting her father's assassin
While campaigning in Kerala's Wayanad on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a personal anecdote about his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
25 Oct 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeAs 'door locked,' Kharge waited outside during Priyanka's nomination: Congress
The Congress has responded to allegations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was made to wait outside during Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's nomination filing for the Wayanad by-polls.
24 Oct 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraWhat is net worth of Wayanad bypoll candidate Priyanka Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls on Wednesday.
24 Oct 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge'Kharge insulted at Priyanka's nomination filing...': BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released a video showing Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge looking through the door of the room where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was submitting her nomination papers for Wayanad.
23 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Who is Navya Haridas, the 'accidental' politician challenging Priyanka Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming bypolls.
23 Oct 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraPriyanka Gandhi files nomination for Wayanad bypolls
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.
15 Oct 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Maharashtra, Jharkhand assembly poll results on November 23: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections on Tuesday.
21 Sep 2024
BulgariaKerala-born businessman linked to Hezbollah pager blasts? What report says
An Indian-born Norwegian citizen, Rinson Jose, has been implicated in the investigation into the deadly pager blasts targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon.
05 Sep 2024
Akhilesh YadavHere's how much Congress spent on Rahul's two poll campaigns
The Congress has disclosed its expenditures for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
16 Aug 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Why poll body didn't announce Maharashtra Assembly election dates
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the dates for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana.
11 Aug 2024
DhanushDhanush donates ₹25L to CM Relief Fund for Wayanad victims
Tamil actor-director Dhanush has donated ₹25 lakh to the Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid the victims of the recent Wayanad landslide.
10 Aug 2024
Air ForceWhy catastrophic Wayanad landslides cannot be declared 'national disaster'
The Kerala government led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its ally, Congress, have both urged the central government to declare the Wayanad landslides as "natural disaster."
09 Aug 2024
KeralaMysterious 'boom' sound from underground sparks panic in Wayanad town
Residents of Edakkal in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad district reported hearing a noise from beneath the ground on Friday.
09 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyVideo: Landslide-ravaged Wayanad residents bid emotional farewell to Army, dogs
The Indian Army, along with their canine units, received a heartfelt farewell from the residents of Wayanad, Kerala, after they completed a 10-day rescue operation following devastating landslides.
07 Aug 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraRahul Gandhi urges Centre to declare Wayanad landslides 'national disaster'
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has urged the central government to declare the recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, a national disaster.
07 Aug 2024
KeralaPet parrot saves family from Wayanad landslide
A pet parrot named Kingini reportedly played a pivotal role in saving numerous lives from a catastrophic landslide in Wayanad, Kerala.
04 Aug 2024
Allu ArjunWayanad landslides: Allu Arjun donates ₹25L to Kerala Relief Fund
Tollywood actor Allu Arjun has contributed ₹25 lakh to the Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
03 Aug 2024
Indian Territorial Army'Wayanad landslides happened because of cow slaughter': BJP leader
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gyandev Ahuja has stirred controversy by associating the recent landslides in Wayanad with cow slaughter practices in Kerala.
03 Aug 2024
Indian Territorial ArmyMohanlal surveys landslide damage in Wayanad, donates ₹3cr for rehabilitation
Malayalam actor and Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army, Mohanlal, visited the landslide-impacted region of Wayanad on Saturday.
03 Aug 2024
Shashi TharoorWild elephants guard Wayanad landslide survivors till help arrived
A tear-jerking tale of compassion and trust has emerged from the landslide-ravaged Wayanad in Kerala.
02 Aug 2024
BengaluruArmy builds 190-feet-long bridge within 24 hours for Wayanad rescue
The Madras Engineering Group of the Indian Army has successfully built a 190-feet-long Bailey bridge within a single day to assist rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district.
02 Aug 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO's images show how old landslide triggered Wayanad tragedy
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has disclosed that the recent catastrophic landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district started from an area previously impacted by an older landslide.
02 Aug 2024
KeralaKerala witnesses increase in 'dark tourism' amidst Wayanad landslides
Kerala, often referred to as "God's Own Country," is currently grappling with one of the most devastating natural disasters in its recent history.
02 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyWayanad landslides: Toll crosses 300-mark; drones to look for survivors
The death toll in the Wayanad landslides crossed 300 even as rescue teams continued to work under harsh conditions to locate survivors trapped in collapsed buildings after Tuesday's calamity.
01 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyWhat factors contributed to the deadly Wayanad landslides
A series of landslides that struck Wayanad district, Kerala on Tuesday killing over 250 people, was triggered by incessant monsoonal rains.
01 Aug 2024
Amit Shah'Centre didn't issue landslide warning...': Kerala Minister refutes Shah's statement
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has refuted Home Minister Amit Shah's claim that the Centre issued a red alert for potential landslides in Kerala, the NDTV reported.
01 Aug 2024
Droupadi MurmuWayanad landslides: Death toll climbs to 256, over 200 missing
The landslides that hit Wayanad, Kerala on Tuesday morning have claimed 256 lives and left over 200 people missing, Health Minister Veena George has said.
31 Jul 2024
Amit ShahKerala government ignored landslide warnings, says Amit Shah in Parliament
Union Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament on Wednesday that the Kerala government received an early warning on July 23 about potential landslides.
31 Jul 2024
KeralaWayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea, says scientist
The warming of the Arabian Sea is allowing deep cloud systems to form, resulting in unusually heavy rainfall in Kerala in a shorter amount of time and increasing the risk of landslides, a senior climate scientist said.
31 Jul 2024
IndiaKerala Health Minister Veena George injured in road accident
Kerala Health Minister, Veena George, was involved in a car accident near Manjeri on Wednesday morning.
31 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyKerala landslides: Toll reaches 143; schools, colleges shut
The toll from a series of landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has reached 143, reports said on Wednesday.
30 Jul 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)What IIT Delhi's landslide risk map revealed about Wayanad
Just a few months before the massive landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad, a landslide susceptibility map created by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi indicated that 58.52% of the district was classified as having "high to very high" risk.
30 Jul 2024
KeralaExplained: What causes landslides, can they be predicted?
Three consecutive landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday morning.
30 Jul 2024
Kerala84 dead, hundreds feared trapped in Kerala landslides
A series of devastating landslides hit the hilly regions near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday.
12 Jul 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Don't use derogatory language against Irani...': Rahul's appeal on X
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged his supporters and critics against using derogatory language against former Amethi MP Smriti Irani.
28 Jun 2024
Congress PartyRahul Gandhi's microphone muted during NEET discussion: Congress
The Congress has claimed that Rahul Gandhi's microphone was turned off during a debate on the National Eligibility-Centre-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha.
17 Jun 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul picks Raebareli, Priyanka to make poll debut from Wayanad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to retain his Raebareli Lok Sabha seat and vacate the Wayanad seat for his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
08 Jun 2024
Congress Working Committee (CWC)Resolution passed to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has passed a resolution recommending Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, KC Venugopal, the party's General Secretary, said.
04 Jun 2024
Congress PartyElection results: Congress gains ground, touches 100-mark in early trends
The Congress Party is showing promising early leads in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with projections indicating over 100 seats.
20 Apr 2024
Congress PartyPM Modi predicts Congress defeat in Wayanad after Amethi loss
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, saying that in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, "Congress sahabzade" will lose from Wayanad constituency in Kerala after his loss in Amethi.
15 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's helicopter inspected by ECI in Tamil Nadu
A helicopter carrying senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday was inspected by the Election Commission of India's flying squad officials in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
10 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiRahul Gandhi counters PM Modi's 'Muslim League' allegation
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that the Congress's manifesto is influenced by the Muslim League.
03 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsElections 2024: Kerala YouTuber arrested for spreading misinformation on EVMs
The owner of the YouTube channel Venice TV Entertainment was recently arrested for spreading misinformation about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
11 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiWayanad: Rahul Gandhi's post-disqualification 'show of strength' with rally, roadshow
Rahul Gandhi will reportedly visit Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday with his sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
31 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's namesake, who contested against him in 2019, disqualified
Days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's suspension from the Lok Sabha, his namesake has been disqualified by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for failing to give information about the election expenses.
29 Mar 2023
Rahul Gandhi'No hurry': CEC on Wayanad bypoll after Rahul's MP disqualification
Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), said on Wednesday that the election body is in no hurry to conduct a bypoll in Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, reported Hindustan Times.
28 Mar 2023
Rahul Gandhi'Will abide': Rahul Gandhi responds to government-allotted bungalow eviction notice
A day after the Lok Sabha Housing Committee asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to vacate his government-allotted bungalow, the former MP said that he would abide by the rules and leave the house.
27 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiAfter Lok Sabha disqualification, Rahul asked to vacate government bungalow
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate his government-allotted bungalow just days after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, ANI reported.
25 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiAfter Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha disqualification, protests erupt across India
A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member following his conviction in a 2019 defamation case, party workers took to the streets in numerous states on Saturday to stage protests.
25 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiDon't care about disqualification, jail; will keep fighting: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting he wasn't afraid of and did not care about being jailed or disqualified as a member of the Parliament.
25 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiAfter Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, Wayanad likely to witness bypoll soon
With former Congress President Rahul Gandhi disqualified as a member of the Parliament (MP) after being convicted of criminal defamation in a 2019 case on Friday, the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala fell vacant and is likely to witness a bypoll by September.
09 Mar 2023
Air IndiaKerala: Air India cabin crew arrested for smuggling gold
A cabin crew of Air India was arrested at the Kochi Airport in Kerala on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle gold, reported ANI.
08 Jul 2022
KeralaHaven't visited Kerala yet? You are missing out a lot
Famous for its ecotourism activities, beautiful backwaters, scenic shores by the Arabian sea, gushing waterfalls, and lush tea gardens, Kerala is a mesmerizing blend of beauty and bliss.
10 Jun 2022
Karnataka5 best places in India for coffee lovers
If you are a coffee lover and looking to travel to a place where you can get the authentic flavor of coffee, then you have landed on the right page.
05 May 2022
KeralaHow to trek to Chembra Peak in Wayanad
Chembra Peak is the highest in Wayanad, Kerala at an elevation of 6,890 feet above sea level. It is also one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats.
23 Mar 2022
Travel And Tourism5 popular things to do in Wayanad
One of Kerala's most loved tourist destinations, Wayanad is home to many luxury stays and offers several activities to travelers.
12 Nov 2021
Kerala13 Norovirus cases reported in Kerala. What is it?
As many as 13 cases of the norovirus have been reported in Kerala.
26 Jan 2021
KeralaHere's why Kerala should be on every traveler's bucket list
Home to the famous backwaters and scenic backdrop with coconut trees, Kerala is a traveler's paradise.
13 Dec 2020
Madhya PradeshUnderrated tourist destinations in India that should be explored
This year started with a nightmare, which caused unprecedented mayhem and due to this, many of us had to cancel our travel plans.
02 Jun 2020
KeralaKerala: Girl, 14, couldn't attend online classes, allegedly committed suicide
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a Class 9 student in Kerala allegedly took her life on Monday as she was upset about not being able to attend online classes.
16 Apr 2020
Narendra ModiIf we fight with each other, virus will win: Rahul
Addressing the media on the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi had several messages for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Perhaps the most prominent one was where he said that he disagrees with the BJP leader on various issues, but now is not the time for that.
30 Jan 2020
Narendra ModiNarendra Modi, Nathuram Godse share same ideology, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi follows the same ideology as Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.
18 Jan 2020
Narendra Modi'Dynast' Rahul can't defeat 'self-made' Modi: Ramachandra Guha's sharp remark
Historian Ramachandra Guha has joined the long list of critics of former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, going as far as saying that Kerala's Wayanad committed a disaster by electing him.
17 Aug 2019
KeralaKerala: Nun, expelled for 'buying car', approaches Rome for justice
Last year, a horrifying rape incident came to light. In Kerala, a celebrated Bishop, named Franco Mulakkal, was accused of raping a nun, but the church didn't take proper steps.
09 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiRaGa seeks Modi's aid as Kerala floods claim 32 lives
Amid the devastating floods in the southern state of Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his aid in the situation.
09 Jun 2019
Rahul GandhiRaGa meets nurse who was present when he was born
Congress President and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday met with a 72-year-old retired nurse, Rajamma Vavathil, who was present during his birth and held him as a newborn 49 years ago at a Delhi hospital.
25 Apr 2019
IndiaCandidates who beat all odds to crack UPSC CSE 2018
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most challenging competitive exams.
07 Apr 2019
KeralaSreedhanya, first person from Kerala's indigenous tribes to clear UPSC
The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) declared the results of Civil Services Examinations 2018 on April 5.
05 Apr 2019
Rahul GandhiRaGa doesn't own a car, has assets worth Rs. 15.88cr
Congress President Rahul Gandhi declared assets worth over Rs. 15.88 crore on Thursday when he filed his nomination for Lok Sabha polls in Wayanad constituency of Kerala.
04 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiSister Priyanka by his side, Rahul files nomination from Wayanad
Congress President Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Wayanad, Kerala, on Thursday, as his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanied him.
03 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiMeet NDA's candidate from Wayanad who will take on Rahul
NDA has picked Thushar Vellappally to battle Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, Kerala, and the former is sure he would win from the constituency.
01 Apr 2019
Rahul GandhiWhy do big Indian politicians choose safe seats
On Sunday, Congress announced that Wayanad will be the second seat from where Rahul Gandhi will contest. He also hopes to retain Amethi.
31 Mar 2019
Uttar Pradesh'Worried' Rahul Gandhi fled Amethi to Wayanad: Amit Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah Sunday ridiculed Congress President Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, saying he has "fled" to Kerala fearing that Amethi voters will seek an account of work done by him and his party over the years.
31 Mar 2019
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi will contest polls from Wayanad and Amethi both
Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be fighting Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad along with Amethi, the party confirmed on Sunday.
02 Nov 2018
Karnataka'Dead' man returns home 15 days after his 'funeral ceremony'
A 49-year-old man, presumed dead by his family, showed up near Wayanad district, Kerala, much to the shock and delight of his kin, a fortnight after they performed his 'funeral'.
