The landslides that struck Wayanad in Kerala highlighted the ongoing failure to designate the Western Ghats as an eco-sensitive area (ESA). Despite multiple draft notifications over the years, final consensus remains elusive, leaving the terrain vulnerable to hazardous activities like deforestation, mining, and construction, which contribute to landslides during heavy rains.
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Read MoreSevere landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district led to over 100 fatalities and 128 injuries, with 3,069 people evacuated to relief camps. The catastrophe, spurred by extreme rainfall, has ongoing rescue operations involving NDRF, the Indian Army, and Air Force. A two-day state mourning was declared, with flags flown at half-mast and public functions canceled.
Read MoreFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the opposition on Tuesday during discussions on the Union Budget. She criticized senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, remarking that “Harvard and Oxford educated” leaders failed to control inflation due to “reckless policies.” Sitharaman highlighted that during the UPA era, the nation experienced double-digit inflation as the Congress government struggled...
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