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Forest dept. to launch second phase of drive to eradicate Senna spectabilis in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

The Forest department is gearing up to launch the second phase of the drive to eradicate Senna spectabilis (calceolaria shower), an invasive plant species known for its rampant growth, in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS), an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR).

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Key accused in Pulpally bank loan fraud case remanded

The Sulthan Bathery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on Wednesday remanded the alleged mastermind of the loan fraud at Pulpally Service Cooperative Bank in Wayanad in 14-day judicial custody.

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Erratic rainfall baffles farmers in Wayanad

According to data available with the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology here, an average monsoon rainfall of 71.4 mm was recorded in Wayanad district from June 1 to June 23 against a long period average of 165 mm (in the past 60 years), a deficit of nearly 55%.…

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KSRTC budget tourism trips to Brahmagiri valley, Kottiyoor

The KSRTC budget tourism cell, Thamarassery, is organising trips to the Brahmagiri valley in Wayanad and to Kottiyoor known as ‘Dakshina Kashi’. The Brahmagiri trip to be held on June 25 comprises visits to Pookode lake, Thollayiram Kandi, Sulthan Bathery, and a jungle safari.

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WTI’s Terai experience could help Kerala to curb human-animal conflict

Community-based programme by Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) has led to a sharp dip in human deaths and injuries with cases falling from 12 per year in 2012 to four. WTI has now launched the programme in Wayanad

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This sacred grove at Manikavu is a verdant sanctuary in Wayanad

The sacred grove of the Manikavu Sree Mahadeva temple in Wayanad under the Malabar Devaswom Board has set a model in transforming barren land into a ‘forest’ with the addition of rare endemic and threatened (RET) plant species of the Western Ghats

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Congress conclave in Kozhikode ends with call to strengthen party’s base

Functionaries from Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts attended the conclave.

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Steps to make Wayanad a waste-free district

Stringent steps would be adopted against tourists who dump waste in open spaces, especially on roadsides near tourist destinations. Green protocols should be followed by hotels, homestays to curb the dumping of waste materials.

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Govt. to ensure Plus One seats for all eligible students: Minister

Officials to submit proposals for raising the number of seats for Plus One courses in Wayanad

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₹72.6 crore for road renovation works in Wayanad constituency

The Union Ministry of Rural Development has allotted a sum of ₹72.6 crore for renovation works of 15 roads in Wayanad constituency.

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Protest mounts against Kadamanthodu river irrigation project in Wayanad

Protest is brewing among environmental organisations and the public against the proposed project to construct a dam across the Kadamanthodu river, a tributary of the Kabani, at Pulpally in Wayanad district.

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Yellow alert for six districts today

Warning issued for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. Fishing activities suspended over the central, eastcentral and westcentral Arabian Sea will continue to till June 15

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Spreading sound waves of love

Basheer, alias Nazeer , 44, of Kannampilly at Karakkuni in Wayanad is popularly known as ‘Radio Man’ as he has distributed more than 250 radio sets to the needy, mainly bedridden, and to the residents of charitable institutions in the district free of charge.

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New spider species named after Keralite arachnologist

Researchers of the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology (CATE), Christ College, Irinjalakuda, have discovered a new spider species belonging to the wolf spider family (Lycosidae) from the Wayanad forests.

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Mock poll held in Kozhikode triggering speculation about Wayanad bypoll

The Central Election Commission is reportedly planning to hold byelection to the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency represented by former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified by a Gujarat court in a criminal defamation case in March

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Three arrested in Wayanad on charge of molesting minor girl

The first accused, sexually abused the girl and circulated a video among his friends, the police said. The second accused threatened the victim using the video, the police said.

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Karapuzha to be developed as major tourism hub in Malabar

Karapuzha, a tourist destination in Wayanad district under the Water Resources department, will get a facelift soon

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Taluk-level adalats a huge success, claims Minister

As many as 782 grievances were settled at the three adalats held in the three taluks of Wayanad in connection with the second anniversary of the Kerala government.

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‘A for Aadhaar campaign’ begins in Wayanad

The Wayanad district administration in association with the Women and Child Development department and Akshaya Kendras, began ‘A for Aadhaar’ campaign in the district on Wednesday.

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Life cycle of rare Spotted Royal butterfly documented for the first time in India

A team of wildlife researchers and photographers has, for the first time, recorded and documented the complete life cycle of a rare Spotted Royal butterfly, scientifically known as Tajuria maculata, near Lakkidi in Wayanad.

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Railways to conduct final location survey of Nilambur-Nanjangud line

Railways will conduct a final location survey (FLS) for the proposed new rail line between Nilambur and Nanjangud via Wayanad. The Railway Ministry has sanctioned ₹5.90 crore for it

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Minister promises steps to expand floriculture in Wayanad

The Centre has been set up by the State Horticulture Mission (SHM) in association with the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) and the Agriculture department.

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Debt-ridden farmer dies in Wayanad

A farmer from Puthanpurakkal at Chennalode in Wayanad died on Wednesday after reportedly consuming poison. The deceased was identified as Devassia alias Sajan, 49. He was undergoing treatment at the Wayanad Government Medical College Hospital at Mananthavady.

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Wayanad tops Swachh Bharat Mission’s ODF Plus rankings

Wayanad has become the first district in the country to be declared ODF (open defecation-free) Plus.

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Edavaka panchayat in Wayanad sets a model in biodiversity conservation

People-centric initiatives of Edavaka grama panchayat in Wayanad has set a new paradigm in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and building awareness. An array of activities such as the setting up of a biodiversity park, a bird sanctuary, a butterfly garden, fish reservoirs, and tuber crop conservatories made the civic…

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