Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar’s statement is for political gain in Wayanad bypolls: MP Mysuru: The remarks made by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) in Wayanad, suggesting that Karnataka may reconsider the night traffic ban in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, have sparked a major controversy in the State. Since 2009, the Karnataka government has enforced night traffic…
Lok Sabha By-polls 2024: Priyanka Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad
October 23, 2024Wayanad (Kerala): AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination papers from Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency at District Collector’s office in Kalpetta, here this afternoon. Priyanka, who is making her electoral debut, was accompanied by her husband Robert Vadra and son Taihan Vadra while she filed her nomination papers in Kalpetta. Earlier, a massive…
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Fur and feather survivors seek their missing caretakers
August 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In the aftermath of the devastating landslides in Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages of Wayanad district, Kerala, the sight of domestic animals searching for their lost owners is enough to bring anyone to tears. Even days after the disaster, these creatures roam the desolate landscape, haunted by the memories of those who once cared for…
Photos bring Wayanad landslides tragedy closer home
August 20, 2024World Photography Day celebrated Mysore/Mysuru: Rare photos that provide a peek into the recent landslides that occurred at Wayanad in Kerala and the wildlife, were exhibited as part of World Photography Day celebrations organised by Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) at Pathrakarthara Bhavana in the city yesterday. Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff, who…
Mundakkai: A paradise turned to ruins by unforgiving landslides
August 14, 2024Wayanad: The once vibrant village of Mundakkai in Wayanad district, Kerala, now stands as a stark reminder of nature’s unforgiving power. Devastated by recent heavy landslides, the village wears a heavy, mournful silence. Even after 15 days, the community is still grappling with the aftermath of this catastrophe that shook the entire nation. Survivors of…
Wayanad landslides trigger Chamundi Hill safety concerns
August 12, 2024Road between View Point and Nandi Statue Road to be open for Dasara: PWD Mysore/Mysuru: Recent major landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad, minor landslips in Kodagu and Hassan following unprecedented rains have heightened fears among the residents of Mysuru about the possible landslides at Chamundi Hill. The Hill has experienced landslides during heavy rains in the…
PFA Mysuru provides critical aid to animals in Wayanad
August 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The PFA (People For Animals) Mysuru team undertook a vital mission to Chooralmala in Wayanad on Aug. 3, 2024, aiming to provide crucial aid to animals impacted by the devastating landslide in the region. The team, led by PFA Mysuru Managing Trustee Savitha Nagabhushan carried essential supplies, including medicines like Ringer lactate and Normal…
Wayanad landslides: Bodies of Kodagu woman, her son found together
August 4, 2024Siddapur: The body of Divya (35), a woman from Nelyahudikeri in Kodagu district, along with her family members who went missing after landslides in Wayanad, was traced last evening. The bodies of Divya and her son Lakshith (10) were found together at Chooralmala. She had completed her nursing course at Iritti and worked at a…
Echo of Wayanad landslides tragedy: Officers asked to clear illegal home stays, resorts in Western Ghats
August 4, 2024Bengaluru: Following the recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which have claimed several hundred lives, the State Government has moved to address activities that threaten the region’s ecology. Officers have been directed to clear all illegal home stays and resorts in the Western Ghats. In a circular issued by the Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment…
Wayanad landslides: District teams deployed for rescue
August 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A 17-member team of officers from the district, including medical specialists and allied staff, has been deployed to Wayanad in neighbouring Kerala to assist with rescue operations following recent landslides. The team, consisting of members from various departments, will be stationed in Wayanad from July 31 to Aug. 5, or until further notice. According…
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