News for 'Wayanad'

From Jammu to Kerala, rain fury spares no one

From Jammu to Kerala, rain fury spares no one

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Villages are flooded, roads have washed away and railway tracks have submerged under the rising waters.

Gambhir, Dhawan to open for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Gambhir, Dhawan to open for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Veteran opener Gautam Gambhir and fit-again Shikhar Dhawan are set to open the innings for a bolstered Delhi side that is desperate to log home six points against Team Rajasthan in their sixth round Ranji Trophy group B encounter, in Wayanad, on Monday.

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Out of favour Gambhir set to be released for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir is all set to be released by the Indian team management as the Delhi and District Cricket Association's selection committee has named him in the 16-member Delhi squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan.

Call up is a dream come true for me: Nair

Call up is a dream come true for me: Nair

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Named as a replacement player for injured Murali Vijay in the Indian squad for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka, young Karun Nair said that the call up was a dream come true for him and will boost his confidence.

Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said that Rs 65,000 crore is required to help the poor affected by the coronavirus-induced lockdown. He also laid stress on the need to restart the economy while taking precautions.

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Six Indians were reportedly killed in a suspected case of murder-suicide in Santa Clara, California on Sunday night. Though the police refused to confirm their identities, news reported claimed that the victims were natives of Wayanad district in Kerala.The deceased were identified as Ayyankoli native Devarajan and his family members Suchitra, Asokan, Akhil, Neha and Ahna.The Santa Clara police remained unavailable for comment.

Cong takes objection on party leaders praising Modi

Cong takes objection on party leaders praising Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

"If the Opposition gets into singing praises, then democracy will be destroyed," Sharma said.

Heavy rains kill 22 in Himachal; flood alert in Delhi

Heavy rains kill 22 in Himachal; flood alert in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

All educational institutions in Shimla and Kullu districts will remain closed on Monday as heavy to extremely heavy rains continue to lash the state, district officials said.

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'If you believe the Congress will win in 2024 because Modi is blundering from one monumental disaster to another, that means you are living in a fool's paradise.'

Govt firm on CAA; will stand judicial scrutiny: Shah

Govt firm on CAA; will stand judicial scrutiny: Shah

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Unfazed by the protests against the Act, Shah challenged protesters to oppose the legislation as much as they can. He also asked students who are opposing the legislation to read it properly and understand its meaning.

Amway India chairman, 2 directors arrested

Amway India chairman, 2 directors arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The arrests were made on a complaint of a woman who claimed to have incurred loss through the network.

Mango Phone: Is this the new iPhone killer?

Mango Phone: Is this the new iPhone killer?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Meet the Mango Phone, which should hit the Indian markets by the month-end.

Indian team selection for Zimbabwe tour on Monday

Indian team selection for Zimbabwe tour on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The next month's tour to the African nation had been rendered doubtful owing to unresolved issues between the country's cricket board and host broadcaster Ten Sports.

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Nearly four lakh people have been affected across seven districts of Assam.

Rahul chides 3 senior leaders for placing sons before party

Rahul chides 3 senior leaders for placing sons before party

Rediff.com26 May 2019

He also said he does not want any other member of the Gandhi family to succeed him, virtually ruling out Priyanka as well for the top party position.

Rains lash Kerala, 8 killed

Rains lash Kerala, 8 killed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The district administration in Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad has declared a holiday for educational institutions on Tuesday to cope up with the situation.

Cricket Buzz: Australia bowling coach Saker resigns

Cricket Buzz: Australia bowling coach Saker resigns

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Saker took the unusual step of publicly criticising his bowlers in the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney last month, revealing discord with staff over tactics.

50 days on, Cong yet to find successor to Rahul

50 days on, Cong yet to find successor to Rahul

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Congress, who has presently become a "leaderless" party, has also been facing multiple shocks at the state levels.

Kerala limps back to normalcy

Kerala limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

Reports from across the state said there was a lull in rains in most places on Sunday morning, but hundreds of families were still in relief camps with the coastal stretches, low-lying areas and hill districts remaining vulnerable.

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

At Delhi's markets, cardamom, pepper selling at double their recent rates

MPs nearly come to blows over Vardhan's attack on Rahul

MPs nearly come to blows over Vardhan's attack on Rahul

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Treasury and opposition members nearly came to blows in Lok Sabha on Friday when Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan condemned in "no uncertain words" the "outlandish" remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Navy deploys 72 diving teams, scales up rescue and relief work in Kerala

Navy deploys 72 diving teams, scales up rescue and relief work in Kerala

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'The situation is quite bad. We are trying to rescue people. Right now we are giving them food and water so that they can at least survive until the water recedes,' says Squadron leader V Joshi.

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Want to help in Kerala flood relief? Here's how

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The Kerala government has set up a web site, keralarescue.in, to coordinate relief and aid for the floods-affected people. It has also set up a website for online transfer of donations towards flood relief.

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

Kerala: BJP State Secy gets 4 months in prison

Kerala: BJP State Secy gets 4 months in prison

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Ramesh and others were sent to the sub-jail in Kozhikode last night. BJP leaders said a bail application seeking the release of Ramesh and other BJYM workers would be moved.

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

106 people died on a single day on Thursday.

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in the state have been opened to drain out excess water.

Spotted: Mohanlal in Kerala

Spotted: Mohanlal in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Reader Ajay Mathulla caught up with the actor at a resort in Wayanad, Kerala.

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'The party dropped me as a spokesperson for showing a roadmap. It shows that the party either has a high level of arrogance or they are completely detached from ground realities.'

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Readers share their best travel pics!

Pakal has good intentions

Pakal has good intentions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The Malayalam film takes up the cause of farmers' suicides.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

After the Kerala government declared the coronavirus outbreak as a 'state calamity', as the three positive cases were detected from Thrissur, Alapuzha and Kasaragod, tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran admitted that the sector had suffered a hit. The sector had aggressively launched promotional advertisements in the domestic and international markets after the floods to revive the sector. However, all the efforts took a beating, with mass cancellations of hotel bookings after the outbreak of the infection in the state was reported.

Moderate to brisk polling in Kerala second phase

Moderate to brisk polling in Kerala second phase

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The first phase of polls to the six southern districts was on April 22 and the last phase for the remaining Kasargode and Kannur districts is scheduled for May 3.

This road trip is not for everyone

This road trip is not for everyone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rajesh Karkera details how an exciting off road competition tested his motoring skills and perseverance.

In Rajya Sabha, PM says he's pained by Jharkhand mob killing

In Rajya Sabha, PM says he's pained by Jharkhand mob killing

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Noting that the Congress was not able to win even a single Lok Sabha seat in 17 states, he said it was time for the Congress to introspect and "accept defeat".

Heaven is a place on earth. Indian earth

Heaven is a place on earth. Indian earth

Rediff.com24 May 2018

From Dudhwa to Veppathur and Havelock Island, the Indian tourism market is booming like never before.

Mumbai cops get custody of Islamic preacher held in Kerala

Mumbai cops get custody of Islamic preacher held in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The accused, Mohammed Hanif, was brought to the city and produced before a court which sent him to police custody till August 20, a senior police official said.

Ex-constable releases book on Naxalite's killing

Ex-constable releases book on Naxalite's killing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Autobiography of ex-police constable released