Tension in Chooralmala in Kerala’s Wayanad after police block landslide survivors from staging protest
The Hindu
Tension rises in Wayanad as police block landslide survivors' protest march for faster rehabilitation process.
There was tension at Chooralmala in Wayanad district on Sunday morning (February 23, 2025) when the police stopped a group of survivors of the 2024 landslide from taking out a march in protest against the alleged delay in providing rehabilitation to them.
ISRO releases satellite before and after images of landslide at Chooralmala in Wayanad district of Kerala
According to reports, the protest is being organised under the leadership of the Jana Shabdam Action Committee. The protesters were planning to construct makeshift huts on the landslide-affected area around 9 a.m. However, their march was blocked by the police near the makeshift Bailey Bridge in Chooralmala. This led to altercations between the police and the people who demanded that the rehabilitation process be fast-tracked and they be allotted more than five cents of land that has already been announced. They also claimed that the names of many genuine beneficiaries were missing from the official list of people affected by the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide, who are eligible for rehabilitation. A sit-in protest was staged later.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.
Bengaluru police questioned a man carrying ₹6 lakh for medical expenses at Vidhana Soudha, later releasing him after verification.
BJP accuses Bengaluru's Congress government of corruption in e-Khata issuance, halting infrastructure projects due to financial mismanagement.
Misinformation in Hyderabad sparks panic buying, causing disruptions as residents react to unfounded rumors of an impending lockdown.
Bengaluru Metro extends services until 2 a.m. on March 28 for IPL match, ensuring convenient travel for spectators.
A bus truck-collision in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district, killing several. Catch LIVE updates here!