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A 24-year-old woman, identified as Nishma, tragically lost her life when the tent she was staying in collapsed during heavy rain at a resort in Meppadi&rsquo;s 900 Kandi area, Wayanad district. Two others sustained injuries in the incident.
The victim was part of a 16-member group from Nilambur in Malappuram district who had arrived at the remote hilltop resort on Wednesday evening. Accessible only by four-wheel drive, the resort is situated near forested areas and features temporary structures made from traditional materials such as wood and thatched roofs made of leaves.
Heavy rainfall on Wednesday night caused one of the tents to give way, leading to the fatal accident.
Local revenue officials and police launched an investigation on Thursday to determine whether the resort had the necessary clearances and safety measures in place. The resort management claimed they held all required licenses and attributed the incident to the intensity of the rainfall.
With Wayanad's cool climate and the vacation season drawing to a close, the district is currently experiencing a surge in tourist arrivals. The region, which borders Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is a popular tourist hub with a growing number of resorts and homestays catering to visitors. On weekends, locals often convert private spaces into tourist accommodations due to high demand.
This incident comes amid broader concerns about safety in the region, which experienced a series of devastating landslides in 2024 caused by relentless monsoon rains. Those disasters resulted in hundreds of casualties and highlighted the environmental vulnerabilities of Wayanad&rsquo;s hilly terrain.
An investigation into the resort's compliance and the exact cause of the tent collapse remains ongoing.

Heavy rainfall triggers fatal tent collapse at hilltop eco-resort; probe launched into resort’s safety compliance

24-Year-Old Tourist Dies as Tent Collapses in Rain-Hit Wayanad Resort

A tiger that killed the aunt of Indian cricketer Minnu Mani in the Mananthavady area of Kerala's Wayanad district was found dead in the forest on Monday, said officials here. 
The tiger killed the 45-year-old tribal woman on Friday (January 24). And, subsequently, the Kerala government officially declared the tiger as a man-eater and ordered that it be shot dead. 
Forest veterinarian Dr Arun Zachariah on Monday morning told the media that it was around midnight when they located the tiger and fired a tranquillizer shot. &ldquo;Around 2.30 a.m., our search team found the tiger dead.&nbsp;There were injuries in its neck and it has been proved beyond doubt that it died due to a conflict with another tiger. It was found dead near a house. It is also now very clear that the dead tiger is the same that killed the lady.&rdquo; 
He said that prima faice the cause of death was the wounds the tiger was suspected to have sustained during encounters with other animals in the forest. It was aged around seven Zachariah said the exact cause of death of the tiger will be known once the post-mortem is over. 
Top forest official Deepa, who is spearheading the operations to shoot the killer tiger, also confirmed that they through around 38 cameras have confirmed that the dead tiger is the same one that took the life of the woman. 
On Monday morning with the news spreading in the district that the killer tiger had been found dead, villagers, especially the children heaved a sigh of relief. &ldquo;We can now go out and play,&rdquo; was the first reaction of the young kids who were found celebrating hearing the news that the tiger had been found dead. 
The locals also were seen in large numbers pouring on the roads and shouting slogans expressing their unity at the time of a grave issue. The tiger attack victim was identified as Radha, the wife of a temporary Forest Watcher and the aunt of Minnu Mani, the first Kerala female cricketer to represent India. 
The state government has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 11 lakh, of which Rs five lakh has been handed over and her son has been guaranteed a job in the forest department. 
In the last 10 years, this is the eighth incident that a person has been killed by a tiger in the Wayanad district.
&mdash;IANS

Killer tiger found dead in Wayanad forest

Villagers celebrate as killer tiger in Wayanad is found dead, bringing relief

Killer Wayanad Tiger Found Dead After Fight

Sulthan Bathery Congress MLA I.C. Balakrishnan and former legislator and Wayanad district Congress president N.D. Appachan got temporary relief on Friday as a local city court directed the police not to arrest them until January 15.&nbsp;
The directive came in response to an anticipatory bail plea filed by Balakrishnan and Appachan after police registered an FIR against them following the December 27 suicide of Wayanad District Congress Committee treasurer N.M. Vijayan and his son.&nbsp;
N.M. Vijayan and his son were found dead at their home, with a suicide note alleging that funds collected from various candidates for appointments in cooperative banks had been misappropriated. The note named Congress leaders, including Balakrishnan, Appachan, and K.K. Gopinathan, as recipients of these funds and mentioned loans taken to repay the misused amounts.
The suicide note, addressed to Congress leaders, instructed N.M. Vijayan&rsquo;s son, Vijesh, to deliver it to the Wayanad district police chief after ten days. The surfacing of the letter prompted demands from CPI-M leaders for the immediate arrest of the Congress leaders.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is also the Home Minister, directed swift police action, leading to the registration of an FIR against the Congress leaders. Observers viewed this as a retaliatory move after the Congress had earlier demanded accountability from CPI-M leader and Kannur District Panchayat president P.P. Divya for the suicide of Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu in October.
Under pressure, Divya had resigned, was denied anticipatory bail, and spent some time in jail before being released on bail. The CPI-M and CM Vijayan argue that the same "abetment of suicide" charge applies to Balakrishnan and Appachan.&nbsp;
However, Balakrishnan and Appachan gained a reprieve when Vijayan&rsquo;s wife and surviving son, following a meeting with Congress leaders led by veteran legislator and former Home Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, expressed their continued trust in the party.
On Friday, while granting verbal orders to delay the Congress leaders' arrests, the court instructed the police to submit the case diary for review.
Attention now shifts to Wayanad Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, who has yet to comment on the developments. Speculation also surrounds factions within the Congress party opposed to Balakrishnan and Appachan.
&mdash;IANS

N.D. Appachan (L) and I.C. Balakrishnan —File Photo

The suicide note named congress leaders like Balakrishann & Apparchan for misappropriating funds

No Arrest Till 15 Jan to Cong Leaders in Vijayan Case: Court

Right from the day the Congress announced her candidature for the Wayanad Lok Seat bypoll, the only thing the people on people&rsquo;s minds was whether Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would be able to beat her brother Rahul Gandhi&rsquo;s victory margin. On Saturday, the Congress general secretary came quite close as she won her first election. 
Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad by-election by a margin of 4.08 lakh votes. Rahul Gandhi, who won the 2019 polls from Wayanad with a staggering margin of 4.30 lakh votes, saw his margin dip in the April 2024 polls, when he won with a margin of 3.64 lakh.
Even though Rahul Gandhi quit Wayanad to retain Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Rae Bareli seat&mdash;earlier held by his mother and former party chief Sonia Gandhi, any annoyance by the people of Wayanad had disappeared when the name of Priyanka Gandhi was announced.
Following the worst-ever landslide that washed away four villages in the hilly district of Wayanad in July, the visit of the Gandhi siblings was received well.
When the election date was announced, Priyanka Gandhi, on her first visit to the constituency to file her nomination, accompanied by her mother Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, received a tumultuous welcome.
From then on, in all, she campaigned in the hilly constituency for 14 days and at each venue, there was a huge turnout.
Incidentally, eyebrows were raised when the poll percentage on November 13 fell from around 73.57% in April 2024 to 64.22%.
But when the counting of votes began, Priyanka Gandhi was racing ahead from the start. As things stand now, the biggest losers appear to be the CPI candidate Sathyan Mokheri and BJP candidate Navya Haridas, as they failed to match the votes their party candidates got in the April 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
While Annie Raja of the CPI got 2.83 lakh votes, BJP state president K Surendran received a total of 1.41 lakh, Mokheri was able to manage 2.09 lakh votes only and Navya Haridas got 1.09 lakh votes.
MLA T Siddique, who was the election manager of Priyanka in Wayanad, was all smiles and said Priyanka Gandhi called him to express her thanks.
&ldquo;She will be coming to Wayanad very soon to express her thanks and will be there for the people of Wayanad inside the Parliament,&rdquo; he said.
&mdash;IANS
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with voters on the campaign trail

Secures victory by margin of over 4 lakh votes, slightly short of brother Rahul’s record

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Wins Debut Election from Wayanad

Following the devastating landslides that hit Wayanad district on July 30, the Kerala Bank has announced a full loan waiver for families who have lost loved ones or whose mortgaged homes and properties were destroyed. This decision was made by the bank&rsquo;s board of directors at its Chooralmala branch, one of the hardest-hit areas.
The bank has also contributed Rs 50 lakh to the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Disaster Relief Fund to assist ongoing rescue operations. Additionally, its employees have voluntarily pledged five days&rsquo; salary to further support relief efforts.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is actively seeking financial assistance for the rehabilitation of those affected by the landslide. During a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the disaster-affected region, Vijayan presented a detailed memorandum outlining the severity of the disaster and the urgent need for federal aid. He also emphasized the impact of climate change in worsening such calamities in the state.
Initial estimates suggest that the damages could amount to thousands of crores. A comprehensive report on the disaster will be submitted to the central government shortly. During a review meeting at the district collectorate in Wayanad, Prime Minister Modi assured that the Centre would provide all necessary support to ensure that relief efforts continue unhindered by funding shortages.
The landslide, considered the deadliest in Kerala&rsquo;s history, has claimed over 300 lives, with many more still missing. On Sunday, Kerala Minister PA Mohamed Riyas reported that rescuers had recovered additional body parts from the affected areas, with 130 people still unaccounted for.

30 જુલાઈના રોજ વાયનાડ જિલ્લામાં આવેલા વિનાશક ભૂસ્ખલન બાદ, કેરળ બેંકે એવા પરિવારો માટે સંપૂર્ણ લોન માફીની જાહેરાત કરી છે કે જેમણે પ્રિયજનો ગુમાવ્યા છે અથવા જેમના ગીરો ઘરો અને મિલકતો નાશ પામ્યા છે. આ નિર્ણય બેંકના બોર્ડ ઓફ ડિરેક્ટર્સ દ્વારા તેની ચૂરલમાલા શાખામાં લેવામાં આવ્યો હતો, જે સૌથી વધુ અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોમાંથી એક છે.
ચાલુ બચાવ કામગીરીમાં મદદ કરવા માટે બેંકે મુખ્યમંત્રીના આપત્તિ રાહત ફંડમાં 50 લાખ રૂપિયાનું યોગદાન પણ આપ્યું છે. વધુમાં, તેના કર્મચારીઓએ રાહત પ્રયાસોને વધુ ટેકો આપવા સ્વેચ્છાએ પાંચ દિવસના પગારનું વચન આપ્યું છે.
કેરળના મુખ્ય પ્રધાન પિનરાઈ વિજયન ભૂસ્ખલનથી પ્રભાવિત લોકોના પુનર્વસન માટે સક્રિયપણે નાણાકીય સહાયની માંગ કરી રહ્યા છે. વડા પ્રધાન નરેન્દ્ર મોદી દ્વારા આપત્તિ પ્રભાવિત પ્રદેશની મુલાકાત દરમિયાન, વિજયને આપત્તિની ગંભીરતા અને સંઘીય સહાયની તાત્કાલિક જરૂરિયાતની રૂપરેખા આપતું વિગતવાર મેમોરેન્ડમ રજૂ કર્યું હતું. તેમણે રાજ્યમાં આવી આફતોને વધુ ખરાબ કરવા માટે હવામાન પરિવર્તનની અસર પર પણ ભાર મૂક્યો હતો.
પ્રારંભિક અંદાજ મુજબ નુકસાન હજારો કરોડનું હોઈ શકે છે. આપત્તિ અંગેનો વ્યાપક અહેવાલ ટૂંક સમયમાં કેન્દ્ર સરકારને સુપરત કરવામાં આવશે. વાયનાડમાં જિલ્લા કલેક્ટર કચેરી ખાતે સમીક્ષા બેઠક દરમિયાન, વડા પ્રધાન મોદીએ ખાતરી આપી હતી કે ભંડોળની અછત દ્વારા રાહત પ્રયાસો અવિરતપણે ચાલુ રહે તે સુનિશ્ચિત કરવા માટે કેન્દ્ર તમામ જરૂરી સમર્થન આપશે.
કેરળના ઈતિહાસમાં સૌથી ભયંકર ગણાતા ભૂસ્ખલનમાં 300 થી વધુ લોકોના મોત થયા છે, જ્યારે હજુ ઘણા લોકો ગુમ થયા છે. રવિવારે, કેરળના પ્રધાન પીએ મોહમ્મદ રિયાસે અહેવાલ આપ્યો હતો કે બચાવકર્તાઓએ અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોમાંથી શરીરના વધારાના ભાગો મેળવ્યા છે, જેમાં 130 લોકો હજુ પણ બિનહિસાબી છે.

"Kerala Bank Steps Up with Full Loan Waiver After Deadliest Landslide in History”

"PM મોદી સંઘીય સહાયની ખાતરી આપતાં રૂ. 50 લાખનું દાન અને કર્મચારી રાહત પ્રયાસોને સમર્થન આપવાનું વચન આપે છે".

"ઇતિહાસના સૌથી ભયંકર ભૂસ્ખલન પછી કેરળ બેંક સંપૂર્ણ લોન માફી સાથે આગળ વધે છે"

30 जुलाई को वायनाड जिले में हुए विनाशकारी भूस्खलन के बाद, केरल बैंक ने उन परिवारों के लिए पूर्ण ऋण माफी की घोषणा की है, जिन्होंने अपने प्रियजनों को खो दिया है या जिनके गिरवी घर और संपत्ति नष्ट हो गए हैं। यह निर्णय बैंक के निदेशक मंडल द्वारा इसकी चुरालमाला शाखा में लिया गया, जो सबसे अधिक प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में से एक है। बैंक ने चल रहे बचाव कार्यों में मदद के लिए मुख्यमंत्री आपदा राहत कोष में 50 लाख रुपये का योगदान भी दिया है। इसके अलावा, इसके कर्मचारियों ने राहत प्रयासों को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए स्वेच्छा से पांच दिन का वेतन देने का वादा किया है। केरल के मुख्यमंत्री पिनाराई विजयन भूस्खलन प्रभावित लोगों के पुनर्वास के लिए सक्रिय रूप से वित्तीय सहायता मांग रहे हैं। प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की आपदा प्रभावित क्षेत्र की यात्रा के दौरान, विजयन ने आपदा की गंभीरता और संघीय सहायता की तत्काल आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करते हुए एक विस्तृत ज्ञापन प्रस्तुत किया। उन्होंने राज्य में ऐसी आपदाओं को बदतर बनाने के लिए जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभाव पर भी जोर दिया। शुरुआती अनुमान के मुताबिक नुकसान हजारों करोड़ रुपये का हो सकता है. आपदा पर एक व्यापक रिपोर्ट जल्द ही केंद्र सरकार को सौंपी जाएगी। वायनाड में जिला कलेक्टर कार्यालय में एक समीक्षा बैठक के दौरान, प्रधान मंत्री मोदी ने आश्वासन दिया कि केंद्र यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए सभी आवश्यक सहायता प्रदान करेगा कि धन की कमी के बावजूद राहत प्रयास निर्बाध रूप से जारी रहें। केरल के इतिहास के सबसे भीषण भूस्खलन में 300 से ज्यादा लोगों की मौत हो गई है, जबकि कई लोग अब भी लापता हैं. रविवार को, केरल के मंत्री पीए मोहम्मद रियास ने बताया कि बचावकर्मियों ने प्रभावित क्षेत्रों से शरीर के अतिरिक्त अंग बरामद किए हैं, जबकि 130 लोग अभी भी लापता हैं।

"पीएम मोदी ने संघीय सहायता का आश्वासन देते हुए कर्मचारी राहत प्रयासों के लिए 50 लाख रुपये का दान और समर्थन देने का वादा किया" ।

"इतिहास में सबसे खराब भूस्खलन के बाद केरल बैंक पूर्ण ऋण माफी के साथ आगे बढ़ रहा है" ।

"Rs 50 Lakh Donation and Employee Pledges Support Relief Efforts as PM Modi Assures Federal Aid”.

In the wake of devastating landslides in Wayanad's Mapadi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced that the party will build over 100 houses for the affected families. This decision comes after Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the affected areas and reviewed the situation.
Death Toll Rises, Rescue Operations Continue
The death toll in Wayanad has risen to 275, with many families losing their homes. Rescue operations are ongoing for the fourth consecutive day, with 1500 soldiers and forensic surgeons deployed to assist.
Rahul Gandhi's Statement
Rahul Gandhi described the situation as a "terrible disaster" and pledged Congress' support to the affected families. He stated, "We are ready to provide every possible assistance... The Congress family has resolved to build more than 100 houses here." Gandhi also announced that he would raise the issue in Delhi and with the Kerala Chief Minister.
Health Minister's Update
Kerala Health Minister Veena George reported that thousands of people are currently in relief camps, many suffering from mental trauma. The Meteorological Department has forecast further rain in the region, and international leaders have expressed condolences for the tragedy.
Rahul Gandhi's Connection to Wayanad
Rahul Gandhi won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in 2019 and again in 2024. Although he also won from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, he vacated the Wayanad seat. Priyanka Gandhi is now likely to contest the by-election from Wayanad.

વાયનાડના માપાડીમાં વિનાશક ભૂસ્ખલનને પગલે, કોંગ્રેસ નેતા રાહુલ ગાંધીએ જાહેરાત કરી છે કે પક્ષ અસરગ્રસ્ત પરિવારો માટે 100 થી વધુ ઘરો બાંધશે. ગાંધી અને પ્રિયંકા ગાંધી વાડ્રાએ અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોની મુલાકાત લઈને પરિસ્થિતિની સમીક્ષા કર્યા બાદ આ નિર્ણય લેવામાં આવ્યો છે.
મૃત્યુઆંક વધી રહ્યો છે, બચાવ કામગીરી ચાલુ છે
વાયનાડમાં મૃત્યુઆંક વધીને 275 થઈ ગયો છે, ઘણા પરિવારોએ તેમના ઘર ગુમાવ્યા છે. સતત ચોથા દિવસે બચાવ કામગીરી ચાલુ છે, જેમાં 1500 સૈનિકો અને ફોરેન્સિક સર્જનો મદદ માટે તૈનાત છે.
રાહુલ ગાંધીનું નિવેદન
રાહુલ ગાંધીએ પરિસ્થિતિને "ભયંકર આપત્તિ" ગણાવી હતી અને અસરગ્રસ્ત પરિવારોને કોંગ્રેસની સહાયતાનું વચન આપ્યું હતું. "અમે તમામ શક્ય સહાય આપવા તૈયાર છીએ... કોંગ્રેસ પરિવારે અહીં 100 થી વધુ ઘરો બાંધવાનું વચન આપ્યું છે," તેમણે કહ્યું. ગાંધીએ એ પણ જાહેરાત કરી હતી કે તેઓ આ મુદ્દો દિલ્હી અને કેરળના મુખ્યમંત્રીઓ સાથે ઉઠાવશે.
આરોગ્ય મંત્રીની અપડેટ
કેરળના આરોગ્ય પ્રધાન વીણા જ્યોર્જે જણાવ્યું હતું કે હજારો લોકો હાલમાં રાહત શિબિરોમાં છે, જેમાંથી ઘણા માનસિક આઘાતથી પીડિત છે. હવામાન સેવાએ પ્રદેશમાં વધુ વરસાદની આગાહી કરી છે અને આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય નેતાઓએ આ દુર્ઘટના પર શોક વ્યક્ત કર્યો છે.
રાહુલ ગાંધીનું વાયનાડ સાથે જોડાણ
રાહુલ ગાંધીએ 2019 અને ફરી 2024માં વાયનાડ લોકસભા સીટ જીતી હતી. જોકે તેઓ ઉત્તર પ્રદેશના રાયબરેલીથી પણ જીત્યા હતા, પરંતુ તેમણે વાયનાડ બેઠક ખાલી કરી હતી. પ્રિયંકા ગાંધી હવે વાયનાડથી પેટાચૂંટણી લડી શકે છે.

Congress announced relief measures for Wayanad landslide victim

વાયનાડના માપાડીમાં વિનાશક ભૂસ્ખલનને પગલે, કોંગ્રેસ નેતા રાહુલ ગાંધીએ જાહેરાત કરી

કોંગ્રેસે વાયનાડ ભૂસ્ખલન પીડિતો માટે રાહત પગલાંની જાહેરાત કરી

वायनाड के मपाडी में हुए विनाशकारी भूस्खलन के बाद कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी ने घोषणा की है कि पार्टी प्रभावित परिवारों के लिए 100 से अधिक घर बनाएगी। गांधी और प्रियंका गांधी वाद्रा द्वारा प्रभावित इलाकों का दौरा करने और स्थिति की समीक्षा करने के बाद यह फैसला लिया गया है.
मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़ी, बचाव कार्य जारी वायनाड में मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़कर 275 हो गई है, कई परिवारों ने अपने घर खो दिए हैं। बचाव अभियान लगातार चौथे दिन भी जारी रहा, मदद के लिए 1,500 सैनिक और फोरेंसिक सर्जन तैनात किए गए। राहुल गांधी का बयान राहुल गांधी ने स्थिति को ''भयानक आपदा'' बताया और प्रभावित परिवारों को कांग्रेस की ओर से सहायता का वादा किया. उन्होंने कहा, "हम हर संभव सहायता प्रदान करने के लिए तैयार हैं...कांग्रेस परिवार ने यहां 100 से अधिक घर बनाने का वादा किया है।"
गांधी ने यह भी घोषणा की कि वह इस मुद्दे को दिल्ली और केरल के मुख्यमंत्रियों के साथ उठाएंगे। स्वास्थ्य मंत्री का अपडेट केरल की स्वास्थ्य मंत्री वीना जॉर्ज ने कहा कि हजारों लोग इस समय राहत शिविरों में हैं, उनमें से कई मानसिक आघात से पीड़ित हैं। मौसम सेवा ने क्षेत्र में और अधिक बारिश की भविष्यवाणी की है और अंतरराष्ट्रीय नेताओं ने इस त्रासदी पर शोक व्यक्त किया है।&nbsp;
राहुल गांधी का वायनाड से नाता राहुल गांधी ने 2019 और फिर 2024 में वायनाड लोकसभा सीट से जीत हासिल की. हालाँकि उन्होंने उत्तर प्रदेश के रायबरेली से भी जीत हासिल की, लेकिन उन्होंने वायनाड सीट छोड़ दी। प्रियंका गांधी अब वायनाड से उपचुनाव लड़ सकती हैं.

वायनाड के मापडी में हुए विनाशकारी भूस्खलन के बाद कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी ने ऐलान किया

कांग्रेस ने वायनाड भूस्खलन पीड़ितों के लिए राहत उपायों की घोषणा की

Following the devastating landslide in Mapadi, Wayanad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced

Congress announced relief measures for Wayanad landslide victims

<div>The search for survivors and bodies after a devastating landslide in Kerala's Wayanad is expected to speed up on Friday after the army completed a bridge that will facilitate the transport of heavy equipment to the affected area.</div>
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<div>Kerala Health Minister Veena George reported that the death toll in the region has risen to 308, with 195 bodies and 113 body parts recovered to date.</div>
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<div>A newly constructed 190-foot (58-metre) bridge by Army Engineers has enabled heavy vehicles to reach the area. The army has also announced the deployment of drones equipped with earth-sensing technology to search for bodies buried in soil.</div>
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<div>Rescue teams have stepped up their efforts, deploying additional forces, including swimming experts, to search the Chaliyar river and its banks where bodies are likely to be found.</div>
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<div>The affected area has been divided into six zones based on accessibility and recovery prospects: Zone 1 &ndash; Punchirimattom region, Zone 2 &ndash; Mundekkai region, Zone 3 &ndash; School area, Zone 4 &ndash; Churmala town area, Zone 5 &ndash; Village area, and Zone 6 &ndash; Downstream. .</div>
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<div>Authorities acknowledge that the chances of finding survivors in the debris are slim, though they have not ruled out the possibility entirely. The primary focus remains on recovering the bodies.</div>
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<div>Experts attribute the landslides to heavy rains in the past two weeks that softened the ground, followed by extremely heavy rains on Monday, which triggered the landslides.</div>
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<div>Over the past two days, authorities have rescued around 1,600 people from hill villages and tea and cardamom estates, with around 350 buildings reported damaged.</div>
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<div>Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi visited the affected areas and shelter camps in Wayanad on Thursday.</div>
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<div>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a high-level meeting in Wayanad to assess the situation. He stressed that rescue operations are the top priority and rehabilitation efforts will immediately follow.</div>
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<div>The Chief Minister's appeal for contributions to the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) has received significant support, with donations pouring in from various sources to assist the affected areas.</div>

કેરળના વાયનાડમાં વિનાશક ભૂસ્ખલન પછી બચી ગયેલા લોકો અને મૃતદેહોની શોધ શુક્રવારે સૈન્ય દ્વારા પુલને પૂર્ણ કર્યા પછી ઝડપી થવાની અપેક્ષા છે જે અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારમાં ભારે સાધનોના પરિવહનને સરળ બનાવશે.
કેરળના આરોગ્ય પ્રધાન વીણા જ્યોર્જે અહેવાલ આપ્યો છે કે આ પ્રદેશમાં મૃત્યુઆંક વધીને 308 પર પહોંચી ગયો છે, જેમાં 195 મૃતદેહો અને 113 શરીરના અંગો આજની તારીખમાં પ્રાપ્ત થયા છે.
આર્મી એન્જિનિયરો દ્વારા નવા બાંધવામાં આવેલા 190-ફૂટ (58-મીટર) પુલને કારણે ભારે વાહનો આ વિસ્તારમાં પહોંચવામાં સક્ષમ બન્યા છે. સેનાએ માટીમાં દટાયેલા મૃતદેહોને શોધવા માટે પૃથ્વી-સંવેદન તકનીકથી સજ્જ ડ્રોન તૈનાત કરવાની પણ જાહેરાત કરી છે.
બચાવ ટુકડીઓએ તેમના પ્રયાસો ઝડપી બનાવ્યા છે, ચલીયાર નદી અને તેના કાંઠા જ્યાં મૃતદેહો મળવાની શક્યતા છે ત્યાં શોધવા માટે સ્વિમિંગ નિષ્ણાતો સહિત વધારાના દળોને તૈનાત કર્યા છે.
અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારને સુલભતા અને પુનઃપ્રાપ્તિની સંભાવનાઓના આધારે છ ઝોનમાં વિભાજિત કરવામાં આવ્યો છે: ઝોન 1 &ndash; પુંચીરીમાટ્ટોમ પ્રદેશ, ઝોન 2 &ndash; મુંડેક્કાઈ પ્રદેશ, ઝોન 3 &ndash; શાળા વિસ્તાર, ઝોન 4 &ndash; ચૂરમાલા નગર વિસ્તાર, ઝોન 5 &ndash; ગામ વિસ્તાર, અને ઝોન 6 - ડાઉનસ્ટ્રીમ.
સત્તાવાળાઓ સ્વીકારે છે કે કાટમાળમાં બચી ગયેલા લોકોને શોધવાની શક્યતાઓ ઓછી છે, જોકે તેમણે આ શક્યતાને સંપૂર્ણપણે નકારી કાઢી નથી. પ્રાથમિક ધ્યાન મૃતદેહોને પુનઃપ્રાપ્ત કરવા પર રહે છે.
નિષ્ણાતો ભૂસ્ખલનનું કારણ છેલ્લા બે અઠવાડિયામાં ભારે વરસાદને આપે છે જેણે જમીનને નરમ બનાવી દીધી હતી, ત્યારબાદ સોમવારે અત્યંત ભારે વરસાદ થયો હતો, જેના કારણે ભૂસ્ખલન થયું હતું.
છેલ્લા બે દિવસમાં, સત્તાવાળાઓએ પહાડી ગામો અને ચા અને એલચીની વસાહતોમાંથી લગભગ 1,600 લોકોને બચાવ્યા છે, જેમાં અંદાજે 350 ઇમારતોને નુકસાન થયું હોવાના અહેવાલ છે.
વાયનાડના ભૂતપૂર્વ સાંસદ રાહુલ ગાંધી અને કોંગ્રેસના મહાસચિવ પ્રિયંકા ગાંધીએ ગુરુવારે વાયનાડમાં અસરગ્રસ્ત સ્થળો અને આશ્રય શિબિરોની મુલાકાત લીધી હતી.
કેરળના મુખ્ય પ્રધાન પિનરાઈ વિજયને પરિસ્થિતિનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરવા વાયનાડમાં એક ઉચ્ચ સ્તરીય બેઠક યોજી હતી. તેમણે ભારપૂર્વક જણાવ્યું હતું કે બચાવ કામગીરી મુખ્ય અગ્રતા છે અને પુનર્વસન પ્રયાસો તરત જ અનુસરવામાં આવશે.
મુખ્ય પ્રધાનના આપત્તિ રાહત ભંડોળ (CMDRF) માં યોગદાન માટે મુખ્ય પ્રધાનની અપીલને નોંધપાત્ર સમર્થન મળ્યું છે, અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોને સહાય કરવા માટે વિવિધ સ્રોતોમાંથી દાન વહેતા થયા છે.

Rescue Efforts Intensify After Devastating Landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad

Completion of Army Bridge Facilitates Heavy Equipment Transport as Death Toll Rises to 308; Authorities Deploy Advanced Technology and Additional Forces in Search Operations.

કેરળના વાયનાડમાં વિનાશક ભૂસ્ખલન બાદ બચાવના પ્રયાસો વધુ તીવ્ર બન્યા છે

केरल के वायनाड में विनाशकारी भूस्खलन के बाद जीवित बचे लोगों और शवों की तलाश शुक्रवार को तेज होने की उम्मीद है जब सेना ने एक पुल पूरा कर लिया है जो प्रभावित क्षेत्र में भारी उपकरणों के परिवहन की सुविधा प्रदान करेगा।
केरल की स्वास्थ्य मंत्री वीना जॉर्ज ने बताया कि क्षेत्र में मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़कर 308 हो गई है, अब तक 195 शव और 113 शरीर के अंग बरामद किए गए हैं।
सेना के इंजीनियरों द्वारा नवनिर्मित 190 फुट (58 मीटर) पुल ने भारी वाहनों को क्षेत्र तक पहुंचने में सक्षम बना दिया है। सेना ने मिट्टी में दबे शवों की तलाश के लिए अर्थ-सेंसिंग तकनीक से लैस ड्रोन तैनात करने की भी घोषणा की है।
बचाव टीमों ने चालियार नदी और उसके किनारों पर जहां शव मिलने की संभावना है, तलाश के लिए तैराकी विशेषज्ञों सहित अतिरिक्त बलों को तैनात करते हुए अपने प्रयास तेज कर दिए हैं।
प्रभावित क्षेत्र को पहुंच और पुनर्प्राप्ति संभावनाओं के आधार पर छह क्षेत्रों में विभाजित किया गया है: जोन 1 - पुंचिरीमट्टम क्षेत्र, जोन 2 - मुंडेक्कई क्षेत्र, जोन 3 - स्कूल क्षेत्र, जोन 4 - चुरमाला शहर क्षेत्र, जोन 5 - गांव क्षेत्र, और जोन 6 - डाउनस्ट्रीम।
अधिकारी स्वीकार करते हैं कि मलबे में जीवित बचे लोगों के मिलने की संभावना कम है, हालांकि उन्होंने इस संभावना को पूरी तरह से खारिज नहीं किया है। प्राथमिक ध्यान शवों को बरामद करने पर रहता है।
विशेषज्ञ भूस्खलन का कारण पिछले दो सप्ताह में हुई भारी बारिश को मानते हैं, जिससे जमीन नरम हो गई, जिसके बाद सोमवार को अत्यधिक भारी बारिश हुई, जिससे भूस्खलन हुआ।
पिछले दो दिनों में, अधिकारियों ने पहाड़ी गांवों और चाय और इलायची बागानों से लगभग 1,600 लोगों को बचाया है, जबकि लगभग 350 इमारतों के क्षतिग्रस्त होने की सूचना है।
वायनाड के पूर्व सांसद राहुल गांधी और कांग्रेस महासचिव प्रियंका गांधी ने गुरुवार को वायनाड में प्रभावित इलाकों और आश्रय शिविरों का दौरा किया।
केरल के मुख्यमंत्री पिनाराई विजयन ने स्थिति का आकलन करने के लिए वायनाड में एक उच्च स्तरीय बैठक की। उन्होंने जोर देकर कहा कि बचाव अभियान सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है और पुनर्वास के प्रयास तुरंत किए जाएंगे।
मुख्यमंत्री आपदा राहत कोष (सीएमडीआरएफ) में योगदान के लिए मुख्यमंत्री की अपील को महत्वपूर्ण समर्थन मिला है, प्रभावित क्षेत्रों की सहायता के लिए विभिन्न स्रोतों से दान आ रहा है।

आर्मी ब्रिज के पूरा होने से भारी उपकरण परिवहन की सुविधा हुई, मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़कर 308 हो गई; अधिकारी खोज अभियानों में उन्नत प्रौद्योगिकी और अतिरिक्त बल तैनात करते हैं।

केरल के वायनाड में हुए विनाशकारी भूस्खलन के बाद बचाव प्रयास तेज हो गए हैं

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday visited Churamala in Wayanad, where more than 250 people were killed and around 200 injured in a devastating landslide. The siblings reached Kerala after their journey was postponed due to bad weather. Damage assessment Former Wayanad MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the affected areas, visited relief camps and assessed the damage.
He was accompanied by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal. Challenges in rescue efforts Rescue teams are racing against time to find the missing, but their efforts are hampered by challenging terrain and a lack of heavy machinery to clear debris and search for buried victims. Rescue workers described the situation as critical, with ground conditions requiring heavy machinery to remove uprooted trees and collapsed buildings.
The stench of dead bodies wafted from under the rubble, indicating the presence of victims. Over 1,600 rescue personnel including Army, Navy, NDRF and Police are involved in rescue operations. State Revenue Minister K Rajan confirmed that the situation is critical, with many people still missing.
Gandhi's connection with Wayanad Rahul Gandhi, who won the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in 2019 and again in 2024, has a deep connection with the region. His sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to contest the by-election in Wayanad, which was necessitated by Rahul's decision to retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.

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<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">નુકસાનનું મૂલ્યાંકન
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">વાયનાડના ભૂતપૂર્વ સાંસદો રાહુલ ગાંધી અને પ્રિયંકા ગાંધી વાડ્રાએ અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોની મુલાકાત લીધી, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">રાહત શિબિરોની મુલાકાત લીધી અને નુકસાનનું મૂલ્યાંકન કર્યું. તેમની સાથે AICC <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">મહાસચિવ કેસી વેણુગોપાલ પણ હતા.
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">બચાવ પ્રયાસોમાં પડકાર
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">બચાવ ટુકડીઓ ગુમ થયેલા લોકોને શોધવા માટે સમય સામે દોડી રહી છે, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">પરંતુ પડકારરૂપ ભૂપ્રદેશ અને કાટમાળ દૂર કરવા અને દટાયેલા પીડિતોની શોધ માટે ભારે મશીનરીના અભાવે તેમના પ્રયાસો અવરોધાય છે.
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">જમીનની સ્થિતિ
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઉખડી ગયેલા વૃક્ષો અને ધરાશાયી ઇમારતોને દૂર કરવા માટે ભારે મશીનરીની આવશ્યકતા સાથે બચાવ કાર્યકરોએ પરિસ્થિતિને ગંભીર ગણાવી હતી. કાટમાળની નીચેથી મૃતદેહોની દુર્ગંધ આવી રહી છે, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">જે પીડિતોની હાજરી સૂચવે છે.
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<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">સેના, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">નેવી, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">એનડીઆરએફ અને પોલીસ સહિત 1,600<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;"> થી વધુ બચાવ કર્મચારીઓ બચાવ કામગીરીમાં સામેલ છે. રાજ્યના મહેસૂલ પ્રધાન કે રાજને પુષ્ટિ આપી હતી કે પરિસ્થિતિ ગંભીર છે, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ઘણા લોકો હજુ પણ ગુમ છે.
<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">ગાંધીજીનો વાયનાડ સાથેનો સંબંધ
2019 <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">અને ફરીથી 2024<span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">માં વાયનાડ લોકસભા મતવિસ્તાર જીતનાર રાહુલ ગાંધી આ પ્રદેશ સાથે ઊંડો સંબંધ ધરાવે છે. તેમની બહેન પ્રિયંકા ગાંધી વાડ્રા વાયનાડમાં પેટાચૂંટણી લડે તેવી અપેક્ષા છે, <span lang="GU" style="font-family: 'Shruti',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: GU;">જે ઉત્તર પ્રદેશમાં રાયબરેલી લોકસભા બેઠક જાળવી રાખવાના રાહુલના નિર્ણયને કારણે જરૂરી હતી.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi visit Wayanad

કોંગ્રેસના નેતાઓ રાહુલ ગાંધી અને પ્રિયંકા ગાંધી વાડ્રાએ ગુરુવારે વાયનાડમાં ચુરામાલાની મુલાકાત લીધી,

રાહુલ ગાંધી અને પ્રિયંકા ગાંધીએ ભૂસ્ખલન પ્રભાવિત વાયનાડની મુલાકાત લીધી

कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी और प्रियंका गांधी वाद्रा ने गुरुवार को वायनाड के चुरामाला का दौरा किया, जहां विनाशकारी भूस्खलन में 250 से अधिक लोग मारे गए और लगभग 200 घायल हो गए। खराब मौसम के कारण यात्रा स्थगित होने के बाद भाई-बहन केरल पहुंचे। नुकसान का आकलन वायनाड के पूर्व सांसद राहुल गांधी और प्रियंका गांधी वाद्रा ने प्रभावित इलाकों का दौरा किया, राहत शिविरों का दौरा किया और नुकसान का आकलन किया.
उनके साथ एआईसीसी महासचिव केसी वेणुगोपाल भी थे। बचाव प्रयासों में चुनौतियाँ बचाव दल लापता लोगों को ढूंढने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत कर रहे हैं, लेकिन चुनौतीपूर्ण इलाके और मलबे को हटाने और दबे हुए पीड़ितों की तलाश के लिए भारी मशीनरी की कमी के कारण उनके प्रयासों में बाधा आ रही है। बचावकर्मियों ने स्थिति को गंभीर बताया, ज़मीनी स्थिति के कारण उखड़े हुए पेड़ों और ढही इमारतों को हटाने के लिए भारी मशीनरी की आवश्यकता है।
मलबे के नीचे से शवों की दुर्गंध आ रही थी, जो पीड़ितों की मौजूदगी का संकेत दे रही थी। सेना, नौसेना, एनडीआरएफ और पुलिस सहित 1,600 से अधिक बचाव कर्मी बचाव कार्यों में शामिल हैं। राज्य के राजस्व मंत्री के राजन ने पुष्टि की कि स्थिति गंभीर है, कई लोग अभी भी लापता हैं।
वायनाड से गांधी का नाता 2019 और फिर 2024 में वायनाड लोकसभा क्षेत्र से जीत हासिल करने वाले राहुल गांधी का इस क्षेत्र से गहरा नाता है। उनकी बहन प्रियंका गांधी वाड्रा के वायनाड में उपचुनाव लड़ने की उम्मीद है, जो उत्तर प्रदेश में रायबरेली लोकसभा सीट बरकरार रखने के राहुल के फैसले के कारण जरूरी हो गया था।

कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी और प्रियंका गांधी वाद्रा ने गुरुवार को वायनाड के चुरामाला का दौरा किया।

राहुल गांधी और प्रियंका गांधी ने भूस्खलन प्रभावित वायनाड का दौरा किया

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Churamala in Wayanad on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi visited landslide affected Wayanad

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide disaster rose to 143 on Wednesday, with many injured and still trapped, the state health department reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. He assured all possible help after talking to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Relief and rescue operations are underway in Churalmala in Wayanad following the devastating landslide that hit the area yesterday.
The massive landslide caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, damaging homes and roads, and swelling water bodies, hampering rescue efforts. On Tuesday, the national flag was flown at half-mast in the Kerala Assembly as the state observed a two-day mourning period for the Wayanad landslide victims. Union Minister George Kurian went to Wayanad on Tuesday to assess the relief operations.
He met senior officials of NDRF, CRPF and Army and visited the relief camp in Kalpetta at 11 am. NDRF Commander Akhilesh Kumar reported the rescue of injured victims from Mundakkai village and expressed concern about the victims trapped in the collapsed buildings. He mentioned that rescue operations were halted due to bad weather.
But as the situation improved it was resumed. Sheltered at a resort and mosque on the other side of the river, the ongoing rains have threatened further landslides. Kerala Health Minister Veena George's vehicle met with a minor accident near Manjeri in Malappuram district while she was on her way to Wayanad.
She and her staff suffered no major injuries and are being treated at Manjeri Medical College. Minister George had earlier visited the Department of Health Directorate to review arrangements in response to the landslide. She stressed on monitoring the availability of hospital beds, setting up temporary hospitals if necessary and ensuring the efficiency of mortuary systems, including mobile mortuaries.
She also reviewed the 24/7 operation of the control room to assist health workers and the public. Two major landslides destroyed several houses, uprooted trees and swelled water bodies in Mundakkai and Chormala areas of Vellarimala village under Meppadi panchayat in Wayanad on Tuesday morning, hampering rescue operations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over Kerala on 31 July and 1 August, with strong surface winds expected on 30 and 31 July. Heavy rain is also predicted on August 2. The first landslide occurred at 2 am on July 30, followed by the second at 4:10 am, causing heavy damage to homes and livelihoods. Areas including Meppadi, Mundakkai and Churmala have been isolated, and roads have been washed away, with Velermala GVH School completely buried.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a high-level meeting in Churalmala late on Tuesday night to speed up rescue operations. The meeting held at the Kerala SDMA office included discussions on enhancing operations through collaboration with various central agencies and forces.

બુધવારે વાયનાડ ભૂસ્ખલન દુર્ઘટનામાં મૃત્યુઆંક વધીને 143 પર પહોંચી ગયો છે, જેમાં ઘણા ઘાયલ છે અને હજુ પણ ફસાયેલા છે, તેમ રાજ્યના આરોગ્ય વિભાગ દ્વારા અહેવાલ છે.
વડાપ્રધાન નરેન્દ્ર મોદીએ મૃતકોના પરિવારજનોને 2 લાખ રૂપિયા અને ઘાયલોને 50,000 રૂપિયા પ્રધાનમંત્રી રાહત ફંડમાંથી આપવાની જાહેરાત કરી છે. તેમણે મુખ્ય પ્રધાન પિનરાઈ વિજયન સાથે વાત કર્યા પછી શક્ય તમામ મદદની ખાતરી આપી હતી.
ગઈકાલે આ વિસ્તારમાં ત્રાટકેલા વિનાશક ભૂસ્ખલનને પગલે વાયનાડના ચૂરલમાલામાં રાહત અને બચાવ કામગીરી ચાલુ છે. જંગી ભૂસ્ખલનને કારણે વ્યાપક નુકસાન થયું હતું, વૃક્ષો ઉખડી ગયા હતા, ઘરો અને રસ્તાઓને નુકસાન થયું હતું, અને જળાશયોમાં સોજો આવ્યો હતો, જેણે બચાવ પ્રયાસોને અવરોધ્યા હતા.
મંગળવારે, કેરળ વિધાનસભામાં રાષ્ટ્રધ્વજ અડધી ઝુકાવવામાં આવ્યો હતો કારણ કે રાજ્યએ વાયનાડ ભૂસ્ખલન પીડિતો માટે બે દિવસીય શોકનો સમયગાળો મનાવ્યો હતો.
કેન્દ્રીય મંત્રી જ્યોર્જ કુરિયન રાહત કામગીરીનું મૂલ્યાંકન કરવા મંગળવારે વાયનાડ ગયા હતા. તેમણે NDRF, CRPF અને આર્મીના વરિષ્ઠ અધિકારીઓ સાથે મુલાકાત કરી અને 11 વાગ્યે કાલપેટ્ટામાં રાહત શિબિરની મુલાકાત લીધી.
NDRF કમાન્ડર અખિલેશ કુમારે મુંડક્કાઈ ગામમાંથી ઈજાગ્રસ્ત પીડિતોને બચાવવાની જાણ કરી અને ધરાશાયી ઈમારતોમાં ફસાયેલા પીડિતો વિશે ચિંતા વ્યક્ત કરી. તેમણે ઉલ્લેખ કર્યો હતો કે ખરાબ હવામાનને કારણે બચાવ કામગીરી અટકાવી દેવામાં આવી હતી.
પરંતુ પરિસ્થિતિ સુધરતાં ફરી શરૂ કરવામાં આવી હતી. નદીની બીજી બાજુએ એક રિસોર્ટ અને મસ્જિદમાં આશ્રય આપવામાં આવ્યો છે, ચાલુ વરસાદને કારણે વધુ ભૂસ્ખલનનું જોખમ ઊભું થયું છે.
કેરળના આરોગ્ય મંત્રી વીણા જ્યોર્જના વાહનને મલપ્પુરમ જિલ્લાના મંજેરી નજીક એક નાનો અકસ્માત થયો હતો જ્યારે તે વાયનાડ જઈ રહી હતી. તેણી અને તેના સ્ટાફને કોઈ મોટી ઈજા થઈ નથી અને મંજેરી મેડિકલ કોલેજમાં તેની સારવાર કરવામાં આવી રહી છે.
મિનિસ્ટર જ્યોર્જ અગાઉ ભૂસ્ખલનના જવાબમાં વ્યવસ્થાઓની સમીક્ષા કરવા માટે આરોગ્ય વિભાગના નિર્દેશાલયની મુલાકાતે ગયા હતા. તેણીએ હોસ્પિટલના પલંગની ઉપલબ્ધતા પર નજર રાખવા, જો જરૂરી હોય તો અસ્થાયી હોસ્પિટલો સ્થાપવા અને મોબાઇલ શબઘર સહિત શબઘર પ્રણાલીઓની કાર્યક્ષમતા સુનિશ્ચિત કરવા પર ભાર મૂક્યો હતો. તેણીએ આરોગ્ય કર્મચારીઓ અને જનતાને મદદ કરવા માટે કંટ્રોલ રૂમની 24/7 કામગીરીની પણ સમીક્ષા કરી.
વાયનાડમાં મેપ્પડી પંચાયત હેઠળના વેલ્લારીમાલા ગામના મુંડક્કાઈ અને ચોરમાલા વિસ્તારોમાં મંગળવારે સવારે બે મોટા ભૂસ્ખલનને કારણે કેટલાય ઘરો નાશ પામ્યા, વૃક્ષો ઉખડી ગયા અને જળાશયોમાં સોજો આવી ગયો, જેણે બચાવ કાર્યમાં અવરોધ ઊભો કર્યો.
ભારતીય હવામાન વિભાગ (IMD) એ 31 જુલાઈ અને 1 ઓગસ્ટના રોજ કેરળમાં છૂટાછવાયા સ્થળોએ ભારેથી અતિ ભારે વરસાદની આગાહી કરી છે, જેમાં 30 અને 31 જુલાઈએ મજબૂત સપાટી પરના પવનની અપેક્ષા છે. 2 ઓગસ્ટે પણ ભારે વરસાદની આગાહી કરવામાં આવી છે.
પહેલો ભૂસ્ખલન 30 જુલાઈના રોજ સવારે 2 વાગ્યે થયો હતો, ત્યારબાદ બીજો 4:10 વાગ્યે થયો હતો, જેના કારણે ઘરો અને આજીવિકાને ભારે નુકસાન થયું હતું. મેપ્પડી, મુંડક્કાઈ અને ચૂરમાલા સહિતના વિસ્તારોને અલગ કરી દેવામાં આવ્યા છે, અને રસ્તાઓ ધોવાઈ ગયા છે, જેમાં વેલેરમાલા જીવીએચ સ્કૂલ સંપૂર્ણપણે દટાઈ ગઈ છે.
મુખ્ય પ્રધાન પિનરાઈ વિજયને મંગળવારે મોડી રાત્રે ચૂરલમાલામાં બચાવ કામગીરી ઝડપી બનાવવા માટે ઉચ્ચ સ્તરીય બેઠક યોજી હતી. કેરળ SDMA ઑફિસમાં મળેલી બેઠકમાં વિવિધ કેન્દ્રીય એજન્સીઓ અને દળો સાથે સહયોગ દ્વારા કામગીરી વધારવા પર ચર્ચાઓ સામેલ હતી.

Wayanad landslide disaster: Death toll rises to 143, rescue efforts hampered by heavy rains

વડાપ્રધાને રાહત સહાયની જાહેરાત કરી; ચાલુ બચાવ કામગીરી પડકારોનો સામનો કરી રહી છે કારણ કે કેરળ શોકની અવધિનું અવલોકન કરે છે.

વાયનાડ ભૂસ્ખલન દુર્ઘટના: મૃત્યુઆંક વધીને 143 થયો, ભારે વરસાદને કારણે બચાવ પ્રયાસો અવરોધાયા

राज्य स्वास्थ्य विभाग ने बताया कि वायनाड भूस्खलन आपदा में मरने वालों की संख्या बुधवार को बढ़कर 143 हो गई, जबकि कई लोग घायल हुए हैं और अभी भी फंसे हुए हैं।
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने मृतकों के परिवारों को प्रधानमंत्री राहत कोष से 2 लाख रुपये और घायलों को 50,000 रुपये देने की घोषणा की है. उन्होंने मुख्यमंत्री पिनाराई विजयन से बात कर हरसंभव मदद का आश्वासन दिया. वायनाड के चुरलमाला में कल हुए विनाशकारी भूस्खलन के बाद राहत और बचाव कार्य जारी है।
बड़े पैमाने पर भूस्खलन से बड़े पैमाने पर क्षति हुई, पेड़ उखड़ गए, घरों और सड़कों को नुकसान पहुंचा और जल निकायों में बाढ़ आ गई, जिससे बचाव प्रयासों में बाधा उत्पन्न हुई। मंगलवार को केरल विधानसभा में राष्ट्रीय ध्वज आधा झुकाया गया क्योंकि राज्य ने वायनाड भूस्खलन पीड़ितों के लिए दो दिवसीय शोक मनाया। राहत कार्यों का आकलन करने के लिए केंद्रीय मंत्री जॉर्ज कुरियन मंगलवार को वायनाड गए. उन्होंने एनडीआरएफ, सीआरपीएफ और सेना के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों से मुलाकात की और सुबह 11 बजे कलपेट्टा में राहत शिविर का दौरा किया।
एनडीआरएफ कमांडर अखिलेश कुमार ने मुंडक्कई गांव से घायल पीड़ितों के बचाव की सूचना दी और ढही इमारतों में फंसे पीड़ितों के बारे में चिंता व्यक्त की। उन्होंने कहा कि खराब मौसम के कारण बचाव कार्य रोक दिया गया था।
लेकिन स्थिति में सुधार होते ही इसे फिर से शुरू कर दिया गया. नदी के दूसरी ओर एक रिसॉर्ट और मस्जिद में शरण लिए हुए, जारी बारिश से आगे भूस्खलन का खतरा पैदा हो गया है। केरल की स्वास्थ्य मंत्री वीना जॉर्ज का वाहन मलप्पुरम जिले के मंजेरी के पास एक मामूली दुर्घटना का शिकार हो गया, जब वह वायनाड जा रही थीं।
उन्हें और उनके स्टाफ को कोई बड़ी चोट नहीं आई और उनका इलाज मंजेरी मेडिकल कॉलेज में किया जा रहा है। मंत्री जॉर्ज ने पहले भूस्खलन की प्रतिक्रिया में व्यवस्थाओं की समीक्षा करने के लिए स्वास्थ्य निदेशालय विभाग का दौरा किया था। उन्होंने अस्पताल के बिस्तरों की उपलब्धता की निगरानी करने, यदि आवश्यक हो तो अस्थायी अस्पताल स्थापित करने और मोबाइल मुर्दाघरों सहित मुर्दाघर प्रणालियों की दक्षता सुनिश्चित करने पर जोर दिया।
उन्होंने स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों और जनता की सहायता के लिए नियंत्रण कक्ष के 24/7 संचालन की भी समीक्षा की। मंगलवार सुबह वायनाड में मेप्पादी पंचायत के तहत वेल्लारीमाला गांव के मुंडक्कई और चोरमाला इलाकों में दो बड़े भूस्खलनों ने कई घरों को नष्ट कर दिया, पेड़ उखड़ गए और जल निकायों में बाढ़ आ गई, जिससे बचाव अभियान में बाधा उत्पन्न हुई।
भारत मौसम विज्ञान विभाग (आईएमडी) ने 31 जुलाई और 1 अगस्त को केरल में अलग-अलग स्थानों पर भारी से बहुत भारी बारिश की भविष्यवाणी की है, साथ ही 30 और 31 जुलाई को तेज सतही हवाएं चलने की उम्मीद है।
2 अगस्त को भी भारी बारिश का अनुमान है. पहला भूस्खलन 30 जुलाई को सुबह 2 बजे हुआ, उसके बाद दूसरा भूस्खलन सुबह 4:10 बजे हुआ, जिससे घरों और आजीविका को भारी नुकसान हुआ। मेप्पडी, मुंडक्कई और चुरमाला सहित क्षेत्र अलग-थलग हो गए हैं, और सड़कें बह गई हैं,
वेलेर्मला जीवीएच स्कूल पूरी तरह से दब गया है। मुख्यमंत्री पिनाराई विजयन ने बचाव कार्यों में तेजी लाने के लिए मंगलवार देर रात चुरलमाला में एक उच्च स्तरीय बैठक की। केरल एसडीएमए कार्यालय में आयोजित बैठक में विभिन्न केंद्रीय एजेंसियों और बलों के सहयोग से संचालन बढ़ाने पर चर्चा हुई।

प्रधानमंत्री ने राहत सहायता की घोषणा की; केरल में शोक की स्थिति के कारण चल रहे बचाव कार्यों को चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है।

वायनाड भूस्खलन आपदा: मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़कर 143 हुई, भारी बारिश के कारण बचाव कार्य बाधित

Prime Minister Announces Relief Aid; Ongoing Rescue Operations Face Challenges as Kerala Observes Mourning Period.

Wayanad Landslide Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 143, Rescue Efforts Hindered by Heavy Rainfall

Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced Rs. 2 lakh has been announced to pay ex-gratia. Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed that 24 people were killed in a landslide in the hilly areas near Mappadi early this morning.
Many people are trapped in the affected areas and rescue workers are facing difficulty in reaching them. "The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each of those killed in landslides in parts of Wayanad and Rs 50,000 to the injured.
" The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. "My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones, and my prayers are with the injured," PM Modi said.
Rescue operations are currently underway to help all those affected by the disaster. "I have requested that all agencies coordinate effectively, set up a control room and inform us of any assistance required for relief efforts.
I will speak to Union ministers to ensure that all possible assistance is extended to Wayanad," Rahul Gandhi said in a statement. said. Post to X.

મંત્રી નરેન્દ્ર મોદીએ ભારે વરસાદને પગલે મંગળવારે કેરળના વાયનાડ જિલ્લામાં ત્રાટકેલા અનેક ભૂસ્ખલનમાં જીવ ગુમાવનારા લોકોના નજીકના સંબંધીઓને રૂ. 2 લાખની એક્સ-ગ્રેશિયા ચૂકવવાની જાહેરાત કરી છે.
કેરળના આરોગ્ય મંત્રી વીણા જ્યોર્જે પુષ્ટિ કરી કે આજે વહેલી સવારે મેપ્પડી નજીકના પહાડી વિસ્તારોમાં ભૂસ્ખલનને કારણે 24 લોકોના મોત થયા છે.
અસરગ્રસ્ત વિસ્તારોમાં ઘણા લોકો ફસાયેલા છે અને બચાવકર્મીઓને ત્યાં સુધી પહોંચવામાં મુશ્કેલીનો સામનો કરવો પડી રહ્યો છે.
"વડાપ્રધાને વાયનાડના ભાગોમાં ભૂસ્ખલનમાં મૃતકોના દરેક મૃતકના સંબંધીઓ માટે પ્રધાનમંત્રી રાષ્ટ્રીય રાહત ભંડોળ (PMNRF) માંથી 2 લાખ રૂપિયાની એક્સ-ગ્રેશિયાની જાહેરાત કરી છે અને ઘાયલોને 50,000 રૂપિયા આપવામાં આવશે." વડા પ્રધાન કાર્યાલયે એક નિવેદનમાં જણાવ્યું હતું.
પીએમ મોદીએ કહ્યું, "મારા વિચારો તે બધા લોકો સાથે છે જેમણે તેમના પ્રિયજનોને ગુમાવ્યા છે, અને મારી પ્રાર્થના ઘાયલ લોકો સાથે છે."
આપત્તિથી પ્રભાવિત તમામ લોકોને મદદ કરવા માટે હાલમાં બચાવ કામગીરી ચાલી રહી છે.
"મેં વિનંતી કરી છે કે તમામ એજન્સીઓ અસરકારક રીતે સંકલન કરે, કંટ્રોલ રૂમની સ્થાપના કરે અને રાહત પ્રયાસો માટે જરૂરી કોઈપણ સહાયની અમને જાણ કરે.
વાયનાડને શક્ય તમામ સહાય પૂરી પાડવામાં આવે તેની ખાતરી કરવા હું કેન્દ્રીય મંત્રીઓ સાથે વાત કરીશ," રાહુલ ગાંધીએ એક નિવેદનમાં જણાવ્યું હતું. X પર પોસ્ટ કરો.

PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for families of landslide victims in Kerala's Wayanad

પીએમ મોદીએ કેરળના વાયનાડમાં ભૂસ્ખલન પીડિતોના પરિજનો માટે રૂ. 2 લાખ એક્સ-ગ્રેશિયાની જાહેરાત કરી.

PM મોદીએ કેરળના વાયનાડમાં ભૂસ્ખલન પીડિતોના પરિજનો માટે 2 લાખ રૂપિયાની એક્સ-ગ્રેશિયાની જાહેરાત કરી

मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने मंगलवार को रुपये की घोषणा की। 2 लाख रुपये की अनुग्रह राशि देने की घोषणा की गई है. केरल की स्वास्थ्य मंत्री वीना जॉर्ज ने पुष्टि की कि आज सुबह मप्पाडी के पास पहाड़ी इलाकों में भूस्खलन में 24 लोगों की मौत हो गई।
प्रभावित इलाकों में कई लोग फंसे हुए हैं और बचावकर्मियों को उन तक पहुंचने में दिक्कत आ रही है. "प्रधानमंत्री ने वायनाड के कुछ हिस्सों में भूस्खलन में मारे गए प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के निकटतम परिजन को प्रधान मंत्री राष्ट्रीय राहत कोष
(पीएमएनआरएफ) से 2 लाख रुपये और घायलों को 50,000 रुपये की अनुग्रह राशि देने की घोषणा की है।
" प्रधानमंत्री कार्यालय ने एक बयान में कहा. पीएम मोदी ने कहा, "मेरी संवेदनाएं उन सभी लोगों के साथ हैं जिन्होंने अपने प्रियजनों को खोया है और मेरी प्रार्थनाएं घायलों के साथ हैं।" आपदा से प्रभावित सभी लोगों की मदद के लिए बचाव अभियान फिलहाल चल रहा है।
राहुल गांधी ने एक बयान में कहा, "मैंने अनुरोध किया है कि सभी एजेंसियां प्रभावी ढंग से समन्वय करें, एक नियंत्रण कक्ष स्थापित करें और राहत प्रयासों के लिए आवश्यक किसी भी सहायता के बारे में हमें सूचित करें।
मैं यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए केंद्रीय मंत्रियों से बात करूंगा कि वायनाड को हर संभव सहायता प्रदान की जाए।" । कहा। एक्स पर पोस्ट करें.

केरल के वायनाड भूस्खलन पीड़ितों के परिवारों के लिए पीएम मोदी ने रु. 2 लाख अनुग्रह राशि की घोषणा.

पीएम मोदी ने केरल के वायनाड में भूस्खलन पीड़ितों के परिवारों के लिए 2 लाख रुपये की अनुग्रह राशि की घोषणा की

PM Modi for the families of Kerala's Wayanad landslide victims Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia announced.

Gujarat Congress Internal Dispute: The countdown to the 2027 Gujarat Assembly election has already begun. The 2029 Lok Sabha election is not far away either. The Congress high command is making claims of a change of power in Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi is talking about rebuilding the Gujarat Congress from the ground up. There is talk of removing the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; and putting the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; on the field. But looking at the current state of the Gujarat Congress, one question cannot be avoided: before entering the race, will the Congress even be able to get its own team to stand in one line? Before declaring war against the BJP, the Congress is caught in a political battle within its own house. The question is bitter, but necessary: if a party cannot create unity within its own organisation, how does it expect to take on the BJP&rsquo;s formidable organisational machinery in Gujarat?
Leaders Changed, But Why Didn&rsquo;t the Problem? Keeping the 2027 Assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections in mind, the Congress has begun making changes to its Gujarat organisation. The high command wanted to remove the old and inactive structure and bring forward leaders with the ability to fight elections. But when a party repeatedly needs to change its state in-charge, the question becomes bigger than the capability of the individual holding the post. Mukul Wasnik was replaced by Randeep Singh Surjewala as Gujarat Congress in-charge. With the new in-charge came expectations of a new direction, a new strategy and greater discipline within the organisation. Yet, barely had Surjewala taken charge when a controversy erupted within Banaskantha Congress over the organisational structure. That is where the Congress&rsquo;s real trouble begins.
A Symptom of Congress&rsquo;s Organisational Illness Banaskantha is not an ordinary constituency. It is the only Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat that the Congress won in the 2024 general election. That makes it the biggest symbol of political hope for the Congress in Gujarat. So when differences emerge over organisational posts and responsibilities in precisely this constituency, when questions are raised over decisions taken by the state leadership, and when the district organisation itself becomes a subject of controversy, this cannot simply be dismissed as a &lsquo;local dispute&rsquo;. It is a symptom of the Congress&rsquo;s organisational illness. And if this illness continues until 2027, the BJP will be the direct beneficiary. The Congress needs to understand one basic reality: elections are not won through posters, press conferences and speeches by big leaders. Elections are won at the booth. The BJP&rsquo;s organisational machinery is active right down to the booth level. To challenge it, the Congress needs a strong network of workers, clearly defined responsibilities and a united district-level organisation. But here, the very formation of the district organisation is becoming a source of controversy. So where exactly will the Congress find the strength to challenge the BJP at the booth level?
&lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; or Obstacles in Each Other&rsquo;s Way? Rahul Gandhi talks about identifying the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; in Gujarat and bringing the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; to the forefront. It sounds attractive. But politics does not work that way. Simply choosing good horses does not guarantee victory in a race. The horses must run together rather than pull each other down. The direction of the race must be clear. And the coaching staff cannot be fighting among themselves. Only then can a team win. The Gujarat Congress&rsquo;s problem may not simply be about &lsquo;which leader should be promoted&rsquo;. The real problem is whether the leaders who are brought forward will actually work together. Mukul Wasnik is gone. Randeep Singh Surjewala has arrived. The state in-charge has changed. But if factionalism remains unchanged, internal power struggles remain unchanged, coordination between the district and state organisations remains weak, and organisational decisions themselves continue to trigger controversy, then what exactly is the Congress talking about when it talks of change? Changing faces will not change the Congress&rsquo;s fortunes. Its working style must change. Leadership accountability must be fixed. Factionalism must be brought under control. And above all, the party worker must be given confidence that the Congress is genuinely one team. Because if the Congress wants to fight the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other.
When Will the Political Infighting Within Gujarat Congress End? The biggest illusion for the Congress in the 2027 election would be to assume that public anger against the BJP will automatically translate into Congress votes. Politics does not work that simply. Reaching voters requires sustained ground-level work. It requires a booth-level organisation. It requires coordination among local leaders. It requires worker morale. And above all, it requires leadership running in one direction until election day. If even one of these five links is weak, the entire electoral calculation can collapse. For the Congress, this is no longer the time for experiments. It is the time for decisions. How many state in-charges will be changed? How many meetings will be held? How many times will the organisational structure be reshuffled? The question is no longer who the next Gujarat Congress in-charge will be. The real question is: when will the political infighting within the Gujarat Congress finally end? If every new in-charge is going to inherit the same old disputes, factionalism and internal resentment, then how can a new Congress emerge simply because a new face has arrived?
Will &lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; Remain Just Another Political Slogan? If the Congress wants to win Gujarat, it must first win within its own organisation. It must win the trust of its workers. It must win the confidence of its district organisations. It must bring its leaders onto one platform. Otherwise, the Congress will lose its internal battle before its fight against the BJP has even begun. And then the talk of &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; will remain nothing more than another political slogan. The Congress has very little time left in the race for power in 2027. If it wants to take on the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other. Because power in Gujarat will not be won through statements from the Gandhi family. It will be won through organisational strength on the ground. The final question is simple: Is the Congress preparing to defeat the BJP, or is it still calculating whom it needs to defeat inside its own house? Want to win Gujarat? Then first, win the Gujarat Congress.

Congress has set its sights on defeating the BJP in Gujarat. But there’s a bigger battle brewing inside its own house.

Congress Wants to Defeat BJP in Gujarat, But Who Will Save Congress From Itself?

Gujarat High Court Launches Study Circle for Advocates: In a major initiative to strengthen the professional skills and legal knowledge of young advocates, the High Court of Gujarat, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Judicial Academy (GSJA), has announced the launch of a Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop) for Advocates Practicing before the High Court of Gujarat with up to 10 years of practice. The programme will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad.
Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Announces Study Circle The initiative was announced by Gujarat High Court Chief Justice and Patron-in-Chief of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, Justice Sunita Agarwal, after the Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at the High Court Lawns on August 15. The announcement was made in the presence of Justice Bhargav D. Karia, Judge of the Gujarat High Court and President of GSJA, members of the Board of Governors of GSJA, other High Court judges, Senior Advocates and members of the Bar.
Focus on Legal Education and Professional Skills The new Study Circle is being introduced as a continuous legal learning and professional development programme for young members of the Bar. The initiative aims to enhance advocates&rsquo; understanding of legal principles, legal research, drafting and advocacy skills through direct interaction with Senior Advocates and subject experts. The programme is also expected to strengthen academic engagement between the Bench and the Bar and provide advocates with an opportunity to discuss important and evolving legal issues.
Justice Sunita Agarwal Highlights Importance of Continuous Learning Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal highlighted the indispensable role of advocates in the administration of justice. She emphasized that continuous legal education has become increasingly important in an era of rapidly evolving jurisprudence. The Chief Justice also stressed that effective advocacy and strong legal research are essential components of a robust justice delivery system. She appreciated the efforts of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy in conceptualizing and developing the Study Circle programme.
Three Key Legal Modules in First Phase The first phase of the Study Circle will feature three major academic modules covering important areas of High Court practice. Module I will focus on the expanding contours of maintainability in writ jurisdiction under Article 226, an important area of constitutional and administrative law practice. Module II will cover the basic principles of Administrative Law and Second Appeals under Section 100 of the CPC, with particular emphasis on the Doctrine of Substantial Question of Law. Module III will focus on Criminal Law Jurisdiction, particularly the inherent powers of High Courts under Section 482 of the CrPC and Section 528 of the BNSS, including their scope, limitations and principles of judicial discipline.
Study Circle to Be Held Fortnightly The Study Circle is proposed to be conducted on a fortnightly basis, providing advocates with regular opportunities for legal learning and professional interaction. Future sessions will cover a wide range of subjects, including Constitutional Law, Writ Jurisdiction, Arbitration and Conciliation Law, Commercial Law, Public Interest Litigation, Service Law, Taxation Law, Admiralty Jurisdiction, Legal Ethics and Drafting Skills. The programme will also address contemporary legal issues that are particularly relevant to advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court.
Registration to Begin Soon Registration for the Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop Series) for Advocates Practicing in the High Court of Gujarat &ndash; Series of Academic Modules 2026 will begin shortly through the official website of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy. The programme is specifically intended for advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court who have up to 10 years of professional practice.
Registration Fee The registration fee for the Study Circle has been fixed at ₹100 per programme, which will be paid by each participating advocate. The workshops will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad. Advocates attending the workshops will also receive Certificates of Participation.
Major Step Towards Strengthening Justice Delivery The Gujarat High Court and Gujarat State Judicial Academy's new Study Circle is being viewed as a significant step towards professional excellence and development of the legal fraternity. By bringing young advocates, Senior Advocates and legal experts together for regular academic discussions, the initiative aims to improve legal knowledge, research and advocacy skills while strengthening the Bench-Bar relationship. The broader objective is to contribute towards a more effective and efficient justice delivery system in Gujarat.

Study Circle Launched for Advocates With Up to 10 Years of Practice

Gujarat High Court Big Move

A chilling video of the accused in the Indore MBA student murder case has sparked outrage after he was seen smiling and appearing unconcerned when questioned about the crime.
The accused, Piyush Dhanotia, was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his 25-year-old classmate in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Police said he strangled the woman on February 10 inside his rented accommodation and later locked the room before fleeing. Her partially decomposed body was discovered days later after residents complained of a foul smell.
However, what has intensified public anger is the accused&rsquo;s demeanour. In a video that surfaced online, Dhanotia is seen smiling when reporters ask him why he committed the crime. When pressed for answers, he responded dismissively, saying that what had happened had already happened and that he would speak at the right time. Throughout the interaction, he showed no visible sign of regret.
Police officials said he admitted during interrogation that he forced the woman into sexual acts and killed her when she resisted, though he has reportedly changed his version multiple times. Investigators are also examining allegations that he circulated objectionable videos of the victim in their college WhatsApp group.
The victim&rsquo;s father has accused the accused of blackmailing his daughter with obscene images and attempting to extort money.
As the investigation continues, the accused&rsquo;s apparent lack of remorse captured on camera has become a focal point of the case, drawing sharp reactions both online and offline.
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Video shows MBA student murder accused laughing amid probe

Indore Murder Accused Smiles on Camera

Galgotias University has landed in controversy after showcasing a robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that was widely believed to be developed by its students. The robot, however, was later identified as a commercially available product made by Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics.
The backlash began after a video from the summit went viral, in which a university professor introduced the robot dog, named &ldquo;Orion,&rdquo; and referred to it as being developed at the institution&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence. Social media users were quick to point out that the machine closely resembled Unitree&rsquo;s quadruped robots, which are already available globally for research and industrial use.
Unitree is known for manufacturing advanced four-legged robots designed for tasks such as inspection, obstacle navigation and research applications. Its products are often compared to models developed by global robotics players.
Following the uproar, the Greater Noida-based university issued a clarification stating that it never claimed to have built the robot. It maintained that the robodog was purchased as part of its AI investment initiatives and is being used as a research and learning tool for students. Another faculty member present at the summit reiterated that the display had been misinterpreted and that there was no attempt to conceal the original manufacturer&rsquo;s branding.
Despite the clarification, sources familiar with the developments said the university was asked to vacate its pavilion at the summit amid mounting criticism. The institution, however, denied receiving any formal directive from the organisers or the ministry.
Notably, the robotic dog was removed from display shortly after the controversy escalated online.

Robodog row sparks backlash at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Galgotias Asked to Exit AI Summit

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is mourning the loss of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who passed away recently. The actor shared the news with an emotional message on social media. His wife, Kiara Advani, has now also paid a heartfelt tribute to her father-in-law.
On Wednesday, Kiara took to Instagram to share pictures from her wedding reception, where she and Sidharth were seen smiling alongside his parents. In a deeply personal note, she remembered Sunil Malhotra as a warm, generous, and steady presence in the family. She reflected on how he welcomed her with open arms and unconditional love, describing his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Kiara wrote that his stories, laughter, and quiet strength would remain with her forever. She added that his legacy of integrity and gentleness lives on through his children and grandchildren. Concluding her message, she expressed that he would always be loved and remembered.
The couple is currently in Delhi with their family during this difficult period. Members of the film industry extended their condolences online. Jacqueline Fernandez offered prayers, while Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra shared messages of support.
On the professional front, Sidharth will next appear in Vvan: Force of The Forest, directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra and produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia and is slated for release later this year.
Kiara, meanwhile, awaits the release of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film features Yash, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. The film is expected to release on March 19, alongside Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar.

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Kiara Mourns Sidharth’s Father

Days after 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra lost his life in a fatal SUV crash in Delhi&rsquo;s Dwarka, the father of the 17-year-old accused has expressed regret over the incident, stating that his family is &ldquo;deeply grief-stricken.&rdquo; He also confirmed that the Scorpio SUV involved in the accident is part of his commercial transport business.
The crash occurred around 11:50 am on February 3 near Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Sector 11, Dwarka. According to police, the SUV rammed into a Yamaha R15 motorcycle, killing Sahil on the spot. The vehicle then struck a parked Swift Dzire, injuring cab driver Ajit Singh.
Post-mortem findings revealed that Sahil sustained a fractured skull, multiple rib fractures, and an elbow injury due to the high-impact collision.
The minor driver was detained at the scene and booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving, negligence causing death, and endangering life. He was later presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home. On February 10, he was granted interim bail to appear for his Class 10 board examinations.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police registered a separate case against the boy&rsquo;s father under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which holds guardians or vehicle owners accountable when a minor commits a traffic offence.
Speaking to the media after being questioned, the father said he was not in the city at the time of the accident and was unaware that his son had taken the vehicle. He stated that the family has cooperated with investigators and provided all necessary documents.
Sahil&rsquo;s mother alleged that her son was killed by a &ldquo;reckless teen&rdquo; just minutes away from his workplace. The 23-year-old, who worked part-time at an insurance firm, had plans to pursue higher studies in the United Kingdom later this year.

Minor held in SUV crash; father booked under MV Act provisions

Dwarka Crash: Accused’s Father Apologises

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday set aside a March 2025 judgment of the Allahabad High Court that had ruled that grabbing a minor girl&rsquo;s breasts and dragging her under a culvert did not amount to an attempt to rape. The apex court termed the ruling a &ldquo;patently erroneous&rdquo; application of criminal law principles.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, held that the high court had incorrectly reduced the charges from attempt to rape under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the IPC and Section 18 of the POCSO Act to lesser offences. The court restored the original summons issued by the Special POCSO Court in Kasganj, clarifying that its observations were prima facie and would not influence the trial&rsquo;s outcome.
Rejecting the high court&rsquo;s reasoning that the accused had merely &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; to commit rape, the Supreme Court reiterated the settled distinction between preparation and attempt, noting that an attempt begins when intent moves into execution. Based on the allegations, including forcibly taking the minor on a motorcycle, dragging her near a culvert, and fleeing only after she screamed, the Bench held that a prima facie case of attempt to rape was clearly made out.
The proceedings were initiated suo motu after senior advocate Shobha Gupta raised concerns over the high court&rsquo;s reasoning. The Supreme Court had earlier stayed the controversial observations and later the entire judgment.
Beyond correcting the legal error, the court addressed a broader concern about insensitivity in judicial handling of sexual offence cases. It requested the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal to constitute a five-member expert committee to frame guidelines aimed at fostering compassion and sensitivity in courts, especially in cases involving minors and vulnerable victims.
The committee, to be chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose, has been directed to submit a report within three months. The guidelines are to be drafted in simple, accessible language and tailored to Indian realities to ensure they are understandable to victims and laypersons alike.

Top court restores rape attempt charge, seeks sensitivity guidelines

SC Sets Aside HC Order in POCSO Case

India&rsquo;s merchandise imports from Russia plunged by over 40% in January 2026, falling to about $2.86 billion from $4.81 billion a year earlier, official trade figures show, largely reflecting a steep reduction in crude oil purchases.
Crude oil typically accounts for roughly 80% of India&rsquo;s imports from Russia, and estimates suggest purchases of Russian crude last month were significantly lower than in previous years. Other goods imported from Russia include coal, fertilisers, iron, pulses, and precious stones, but these have not offset the slump in oil imports. The downturn in oil imports intensified after mid-2025, following punitive tariffs levied by the United States on Indian goods connected to purchases of Russian oil and ongoing diplomatic pressure. India&rsquo;s refiners, including some major private and state firms, have substantially reduced or halted buying Russian crude as they explore alternative sources.
In early February 2026, Washington eased the additional tariff on Indian products after New Delhi signalled a commitment to &ldquo;stop directly or indirectly importing&rdquo; Russian oil and to increase purchases of energy products from the United States, as well as broadening ties in global energy markets.
Analysts expect the shift in crude sourcing to continue, with Indian refiners eyeing other suppliers, including Middle Eastern and Venezuelan grades, as part of broader diversification strategies.

January sees 40% fall in Russia merchandise imports amid crude cutbacks

India’s Russia Imports Drop Sharply

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Annamayya district for allegedly abducting and murdering a seven-year-old girl from his neighbourhood in Madanapalle town.
The child had been playing outside her home on Sunday evening when she went missing, sparking panic among her family and local residents. A missing complaint was filed the following morning, prompting an intensive search operation led by district police.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from across the town, which reportedly showed the suspect, a neighbour living opposite the victim&rsquo;s house, taking the child into his residence. Acting on this lead, police searched the house on Tuesday morning.
During the inspection, officers discovered the girl&rsquo;s body concealed inside a water storage drum within the premises. The accused was present at the house at the time and was immediately taken into custody.
Preliminary findings suggest the child was killed inside the residence on Sunday night, and her body was hidden thereafter. Authorities are probing whether sexual assault occurred before the murder, with confirmation pending post-mortem and forensic examination results.
Following the discovery, tensions escalated in the area. Residents and family members staged a protest on the Madanapalle highway, briefly preventing police from shifting the body to the government hospital for autopsy and demanding strict punishment for the accused.
Police have stated that all possible angles, including prior allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the suspect, are being examined as the investigation continues.

Child’s body found in drum; protest erupts in Madanapalle town

7-Year-Old Killed, Neighbour Arrested

The United States and Iran held their second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, as diplomatic efforts continue amid heightened regional tensions. While both sides indicated forward movement in discussions, parallel military developments have added complexity to the fragile engagement.
Reports suggest the US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East. Over 50 advanced fighter aircraft, including F-35, F-22 and F-16 jets, were reportedly repositioned to the region within a 24-hour window. The deployment follows Washington&rsquo;s decision to send a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to Middle Eastern waters, underscoring its strategic posture.
Despite the show of force, the Geneva discussions were described as substantive and focused. Iranian officials signalled that preliminary understandings were reached on broad guiding principles that could shape a future agreement. However, they cautioned that drafting and finalising any deal would take time.
On the American side, officials maintained that the talks unfolded largely as anticipated. Washington&rsquo;s core objective remains preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a position repeatedly emphasised by senior US leadership.
Meanwhile, regional tensions persisted. Iran temporarily restricted navigation in parts of the Strait of Hormuz during a naval drill, highlighting the waterway&rsquo;s vulnerability. Additionally, US leaders suggested that differences remain over key conditions laid out by President Donald Trump.
As diplomacy continues, both nations appear to be balancing dialogue with deterrence, leaving the broader geopolitical landscape uncertain.

Second Geneva round shows progress as military moves raise stakes

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