Wayanad: News

20 Apr 2024

Congress Party

PM Modi predicts Congress defeat in Wayanad after Amethi loss

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, saying that in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, "Congress sahabzade" will lose from Wayanad constituency in Kerala after his loss in Amethi.

15 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter inspected by ECI in Tamil Nadu

A helicopter carrying senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday was inspected by the Election Commission of India's flying squad officials in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.

10 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi counters PM Modi's 'Muslim League' allegation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that the Congress's manifesto is influenced by the Muslim League.

03 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Elections 2024: Kerala YouTuber arrested for spreading misinformation on EVMs

The owner of the YouTube channel Venice TV Entertainment was recently arrested for spreading misinformation about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

11 Apr 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi's post-disqualification 'show of strength' with rally, roadshow 

Rahul Gandhi will reportedly visit Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday with his sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

31 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's namesake, who contested against him in 2019, disqualified

Days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's suspension from the Lok Sabha, his namesake has been disqualified by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for failing to give information about the election expenses.

29 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'No hurry': CEC on Wayanad bypoll after Rahul's MP disqualification

Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), said on Wednesday that the election body is in no hurry to conduct a bypoll in Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, reported Hindustan Times.

28 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'Will abide': Rahul Gandhi responds to government-allotted bungalow eviction notice

A day after the Lok Sabha Housing Committee asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to vacate his government-allotted bungalow, the former MP said that he would abide by the rules and leave the house.

27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

After Lok Sabha disqualification, Rahul asked to vacate government bungalow 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate his government-allotted bungalow just days after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, ANI reported.

25 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

After Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha disqualification, protests erupt across India

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member following his conviction in a 2019 defamation case, party workers took to the streets in numerous states on Saturday to stage protests.

25 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Don't care about disqualification, jail; will keep fighting: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting he wasn't afraid of and did not care about being jailed or disqualified as a member of the Parliament.

25 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi

After Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, Wayanad likely to witness bypoll soon

With former Congress President Rahul Gandhi disqualified as a member of the Parliament (MP) after being convicted of criminal defamation in a 2019 case on Friday, the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala fell vacant and is likely to witness a bypoll by September.

09 Mar 2023

Air India

Kerala: Air India cabin crew arrested for smuggling gold

A cabin crew of Air India was arrested at the Kochi Airport in Kerala on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle gold, reported ANI.

08 Jul 2022

Kerala

Haven't visited Kerala yet? You are missing out a lot

Famous for its ecotourism activities, beautiful backwaters, scenic shores by the Arabian sea, gushing waterfalls, and lush tea gardens, Kerala is a mesmerizing blend of beauty and bliss.

10 Jun 2022

Karnataka

5 best places in India for coffee lovers

If you are a coffee lover and looking to travel to a place where you can get the authentic flavor of coffee, then you have landed on the right page.

05 May 2022

Kerala

How to trek to Chembra Peak in Wayanad

Chembra Peak is the highest in Wayanad, Kerala at an elevation of 6,890 feet above sea level. It is also one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats.

23 Mar 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 popular things to do in Wayanad

One of Kerala's most loved tourist destinations, Wayanad is home to many luxury stays and offers several activities to travelers.

12 Nov 2021

Kerala

13 Norovirus cases reported in Kerala. What is it?

As many as 13 cases of the norovirus have been reported in Kerala.

26 Jan 2021

Kerala

Here's why Kerala should be on every traveler's bucket list

Home to the famous backwaters and scenic backdrop with coconut trees, Kerala is a traveler's paradise.

13 Dec 2020

Madhya Pradesh

Underrated tourist destinations in India that should be explored

This year started with a nightmare, which caused unprecedented mayhem and due to this, many of us had to cancel our travel plans.

02 Jun 2020

Kerala

Kerala: Girl, 14, couldn't attend online classes, allegedly committed suicide

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a Class 9 student in Kerala allegedly took her life on Monday as she was upset about not being able to attend online classes.

16 Apr 2020

Narendra Modi

If we fight with each other, virus will win: Rahul

Addressing the media on the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi had several messages for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Perhaps the most prominent one was where he said that he disagrees with the BJP leader on various issues, but now is not the time for that.

30 Jan 2020

Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi, Nathuram Godse share same ideology, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi follows the same ideology as Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.

18 Jan 2020

Narendra Modi

'Dynast' Rahul can't defeat 'self-made' Modi: Ramachandra Guha's sharp remark

Historian Ramachandra Guha has joined the long list of critics of former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, going as far as saying that Kerala's Wayanad committed a disaster by electing him.

17 Aug 2019

Kerala

Kerala: Nun, expelled for 'buying car', approaches Rome for justice

Last year, a horrifying rape incident came to light. In Kerala, a celebrated Bishop, named Franco Mulakkal, was accused of raping a nun, but the church didn't take proper steps.

09 Aug 2019

Narendra Modi

RaGa seeks Modi's aid as Kerala floods claim 32 lives

Amid the devastating floods in the southern state of Kerala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his aid in the situation.

09 Jun 2019

Rahul Gandhi

RaGa meets nurse who was present when he was born

Congress President and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday met with a 72-year-old retired nurse, Rajamma Vavathil, who was present during his birth and held him as a newborn 49 years ago at a Delhi hospital.

25 Apr 2019

India

Candidates who beat all odds to crack UPSC CSE 2018

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most challenging competitive exams.

07 Apr 2019

Kerala

Sreedhanya, first person from Kerala's indigenous tribes to clear UPSC

The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) declared the results of Civil Services Examinations 2018 on April 5.

05 Apr 2019

Rahul Gandhi

RaGa doesn't own a car, has assets worth Rs. 15.88cr

Congress President Rahul Gandhi declared assets worth over Rs. 15.88 crore on Thursday when he filed his nomination for Lok Sabha polls in Wayanad constituency of Kerala.

04 Apr 2019

Narendra Modi

Sister Priyanka by his side, Rahul files nomination from Wayanad

Congress President Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Wayanad, Kerala, on Thursday, as his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanied him.

03 Apr 2019

Narendra Modi

Meet NDA's candidate from Wayanad who will take on Rahul

NDA has picked Thushar Vellappally to battle Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, Kerala, and the former is sure he would win from the constituency.

01 Apr 2019

Rahul Gandhi

Why do big Indian politicians choose safe seats

On Sunday, Congress announced that Wayanad will be the second seat from where Rahul Gandhi will contest. He also hopes to retain Amethi.

31 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh

'Worried' Rahul Gandhi fled Amethi to Wayanad: Amit Shah

BJP chief Amit Shah Sunday ridiculed Congress President Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, saying he has "fled" to Kerala fearing that Amethi voters will seek an account of work done by him and his party over the years.

31 Mar 2019

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi will contest polls from Wayanad and Amethi both

Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be fighting Lok Sabha polls from Kerala's Wayanad along with Amethi, the party confirmed on Sunday.

02 Nov 2018

Karnataka

'Dead' man returns home 15 days after his 'funeral ceremony'

A 49-year-old man, presumed dead by his family, showed up near Wayanad district, Kerala, much to the shock and delight of his kin, a fortnight after they performed his 'funeral'.