Kerala, Wayanad and Centre

Wayanad landslides : Decide on L3 category within this month, Kerala HC tells Centre
The Kerala High Court has instructed the central government to determine the classification of the Wayanad landslides within the current month. The co
Kerala Governor defends Centre's stance on Wayanad landslide relief funding
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday defended the central government’s position on the delay in releasing relief for the victims of the Wayanad landslides, stating that assistance would be provided once the state submits proper accounts to the Centre.
Wayanad Landslides: Centre Denies Kerala’s Request To Declare As National Disaster, Priyanka Criticises Move
The central government has informed the Kerala government that the severe landslides and flash floods that hit Wayanad in July 2024 do not qualify for classification as a “national disaster.” The decision comes despite the widespread devastation,
Kerala vs Centre: The Wayanad Disaster Funding Dispute
A political rift has emerged between the Kerala government and the central government over funding for the victims of the Wayanad landslides. Kerala accuses the centre of denying assistance due to political motives,
Wayanad landslides: No justification for denial of funds by Centre, says Kerala Finance Minister
Kerala Finance Minister criticizes Central government for denying funds to landslide-hit Wayanad, calling it discriminatory and politically motivated.
Kerala Govt Slams Centre Over Wayanad Landslide Relief Aid; Governor Backs PM Modi's Assurance
A political row erupted in the state after Centre's letter to the state stating that under the existing guidelines of SDRF and NDRF there is no provision to declare any calamity a
Kerala has enough funds, can’t declare Wayanad landslides a national calamity: Centre
The state government had sought assistance of Rs 900 crore from the Centre towards the relief and rehabilitation of people affected by the tragedy, which killed over 200 people.
Wayanad landslides not a ‘national disaster’, says Centre
However, in a 2013 Lok Sabha reply, Mullappally Ramachandran, then Minister of State for Home under UPA-II, indicated that "there is no provision to declare a natural disaster as a national disaster". Ramachandran is one of the senior Congress leaders from Kerala.
Wayanad landslide relief: Kerala govt, CPI(M) slam Centre; Governor rejects charges
While the CPI(M) warned that it would intensify protests against the Centre, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan defended the union government and said he had complete trust on the assurance made by Prime min
Wayanad Landslides Not Declared 'National Disaster': Centre
The Centre has informed the Kerala government that landslides in Wayanad cannot be declared a 'national disaster'. The state has demanded assistance for rehabilitation after over 200 deaths.
Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre for refusing to declare Wayanad landslides a national disaster
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the central government over refusal to declare Wayanad landslides a national disaster
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Kerala's Plea for National Disaster Recognition Denied by Centre
The Kerala government sought national disaster status for July's landslides and flash floods in Wayanad, which claimed ...
Kerala's Ruling Left, Congress Call Shutdown To Protest Centre's Wayanad Decision
The Congress-led UDF and the CPI-M-led Left announced that to protest this "negative attitude" towards Kerala and Wayanad, ...
Fodor’s travel guide places Kerala on its ‘No List 2025’
KOCHI: Is Kerala falling victim to overtourism? Has the surge in tourism activities aggravated natural disasters, ...