Thiruvananthapuram/Wayanad: The Kerala Bank on Monday announced that it would write off loans of those affected by the devastating landslides in Wayanad on July 30. However, the bank is yet to ascertain the volume of loans taken by people in the affected areas and their current status. Meanwhile, one body and three body parts were recovered in search operations conducted on Monday.
One body and a body part were recovered from the Nilambur area while two body parts were found near Aanadikapp in Kanthanpara. As many as 231 bodies and 205 body parts have been recovered so far. Kerala Bank president Gopi Kottamurikkal said the bank’s director board decided to write off loans taken from its Chooralmala branch to those who were killed in the landslides and those whose mortgaged properties were destroyed in the tragedy.
The bank, a consolidation of district cooperative banks in the state, had earlier contributed Rs 50 lakh to CM’s Distress Relief Fund. In addition to this, the bank staff will contribute five days’ salary to CMDRF, it said. We also published the following articles recently Wayanad landslides: Handling bodies of children was painful Basheer Kalathiparambil, 44, a volunteer from Kondotty, has been assisting in handling bodies during major tragedies in Kerala for nearly two decades.
His expertise has made him a sought-after figure for authorities. Recently, he managed over 150 bodies from the Wayanad landslide, describing it as the worst disaster he has witnessed. Prabhas donates Rs 2 crore to Kerala flood relief for victims of the devastating Wayanad landslide In recent weeks, actors and celebrities contributed generously to aid Kerala's flood and landslide victims.
Prabhas donated Rs 2 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund for Wayanad's victims. Chiranjeevi, his son Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Rashmika Mandanna also made significant contributions. These funds are crucial for providing essentials and rebuilding infrastructure.
Wayanad landslides: Kerala HC initiates suo motu case The high court initiated a suo motu case regarding landslides in Wayanad district. A bench led by Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and V M Syam Kumar reviewed a batch of writ appeals challenging quarry license denials. The court emphasized creating a policy for developmental activities, considering ecological factors, and regulating damaging activities to prevent future disasters.
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