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Seven new Shigella cases in Wayanad schools have raised the total infections to 16, with health officials intensifying surveillance and preventive measures. Authorities report stable health conditions among patients while urging hygiene, early reporting of symptoms, and caution against self-medication

Two students in Wayanad tested positive for Shigella infection, prompting Kerala authorities to intensify surveillance and preventive measures. A high-level review meeting is scheduled as cases emerge in multiple districts, with officials stressing hygiene, safe water, and early treatment

Each team will consist of 30 rescuers and will be self-contained and equipped with the necessary search and rescue equipment, communication devices and personal protective gear

Posters in Wayanad targeting Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi sparked political controversy, highlighting internal Congress tensions over Kerala leadership choice. The episode reignited debate on coalition pressures, identity politics, and the growing influence of regional allies like the IUML in Congress decisions

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked voters after the Indian National Congress-led UDF’s Kerala victory, expressing gratitude for support in Wayanad and pledging commitment to development as the alliance prepares to form government after 10 years

Priyanka Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing Congress of making dangerous remarks on the Gulf crisis, saying politics should not be played over war. She questioned the government's plan to protect stranded Indians and called for a Parliament discussion.

A farmer, Rajeev, reportedly died in a suspected elephant attack in Sulthan Bathery while trying to drive off an elephant from his farm. Forest officials await postmortem confirmation amid local complaints over inadequate protection and compensation

Forest officials in Kerala’s Wayanad district trapped an adult tiger suspected of killing a tribal man earlier this week. The weak and ageing animal is likely to be shifted to a rehabilitation centre after medical examination.

The BJP slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after the state tourism body KSTDC promoted Wayanad in Kerala—Priyanka Gandhi’s constituency—as a travel destination. Opposition leaders accused him of “high command appeasement,” misusing state funds, and neglecting flood-hit farmers in northern Karnataka

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Kerala, flooding parts of Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. The IMD issued an orange alert in seven districts as rivers swelled and erosion threatened areas near vulnerable bridges

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for four districts in northern Kerala, including Wayanad, as heavy rains continued to batter various parts of the region

It was around 8 pm on Friday night that the authorities at the Casualty department detected smoke coming out from the UPS room.

Actor Tovino Thomas took to his Instagram timeline to make the announcement.

Two big cats were found dead inside Kurichyad forest range, while the carcass of another was spotted in a coffee plantation under Vythiri forest division. Government orders probe

The victim, Radha, who belonged to a scheduled caste, turned prey while she was out plucking coffee at the Priyadarshini Estate in Mananthavady village

The MP will hold a joint public meeting with her brother and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi

With this, she will join her brother Rahul Gandhi and mother Sonia Gandhi in the Parliament

The Congress-led UDF defeated her nearest rival, CPM's Sathyan Mokeri by over 4.1 lakh votes. Priyanka Gandhi surpassed her brother Rahul Gandhi's victory margin of 3.65 lakh votes

Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad by-election with a margin of 4.08 lakh votes. In comparison, her brother Rahul Gandhi won the 2019 polls from Wayanad with a larger margin of 4.30 lakh votes, but saw his margin drop to 3.64 lakh in the April 2024 elections.

The Congress-led UDF candidate extended her lead by over two lakh votes after three hours of counting of the ballots in the Wayanad LS bypoll in Kerala