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Wayanad Landslide Survivors Move to New Homes in Model Township

File Photo WAYANAD: The Kerala government provided a new beginning for 178 families affected by the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide by handing over new homes on Sunday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the initial phase of the Wayanad Model Township at Elton Estate, marking the end of a long displacement for families who had resided in temporary and rented accommodations. Vijayan presented the township, equipped with essential amenities, to the beneficiaries, highlighting it as a “testament to Kerala’s commitment to building back better”. During this first phase, homes were allocated to families whose residences were entirely destroyed in the July 30, 2024…

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Kerala CM to Hand Over Keys to 178 Houses on March 1

KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the model township project aimed at rehabilitating survivors of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad on Sunday. In the first phase, 178 families who completely lost their homes in the disaster will receive new houses. They will start moving into these homes near Kalpetta once the Chief Minister hands over the keys. The single-storey houses, covering an area of 1,000 sq. ft., have been designed with foundations that allow for a potential second floor in the future. Each house features a master bedroom, two additional rooms, a sit-out area, a living room, a study,…

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Wayanad Building Owners Excluded from Rehab Efforts

KOZHIKODE: More than 18 months after the devastating landslide in Wayanad, building owners in Chooralmala and Mundakkai are still awaiting assistance from the government and NGOs. As the first phase of the rehabilitation township at Elstone Estate approaches completion, no compensation has been announced for those who lost their properties in the disaster. T A Asif Ali, who lost six buildings spanning 10 cents in the landslide, reported that a total of 122 properties owned by 52 individuals were either partially or entirely destroyed. “The estimated loss is about ₹15 crore. While we haven’t received any compensation, we are still…

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300 Homes for Wayanad Landslide Victims to be Delivered in Feb

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Thursday that the state government plans to complete approximately 300 houses with necessary facilities to be handed over in February. This marks the first phase of rehabilitation for victims of the Wayanad landslide disaster. “Our aim is to finish around 300 houses along with essential amenities and provide them to beneficiaries as the initial phase in February,” the CM stated during a press conference. He mentioned that these houses are part of a larger township under development on Elston Estate land, located near the Kalpetta bypass, specifically for families affected by the…

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Kerala: Stamp Duty Relief for Life Mission Beneficiaries

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The cabinet approved the tripartite agreement for the Wayanad Township project on Thursday and appointed S Suhas as the special officer for its execution. The cabinet also decided to waive registration and stamp duty charges for Life Mission beneficiaries acquiring land for housing, contingent upon certification from the district collector or designated officer. This exemption was similarly granted to nine flood-affected families who received homes built by the Muthoot Pappachan Foundation in Chittar village. A tribal taluk supply office will be established in Attapadi, Palakkad, with new posts, including taluk supply officer and rationing inspector, created, and staff reallocated…

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Thiruvananthapuram Tops State in Home Registrations

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant boost to the capital’s real estate sector, Thiruvananthapuram has taken the lead in residential project registrations under the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) for the first half of the year. From January 1 to June 30, the state capital recorded an impressive 1,068 residential units—marking the highest in the state and the only district to exceed the 1,000-unit milestone. The latest data, released by the state government via the K-RERA website on Monday, shows Thiruvananthapuram’s ongoing momentum in real estate development. Ernakulam followed with 887 units, while Kozhikode saw 632 units, signaling a robust urban…