KOZHIKODE: A 4 year old boy was killed in a landslide triggered by torrential rains and flash floods at Kodaikkattupara near Pulloorampara in Kozhikode on Monday. He is identified as Kuttan, son of Biju from Thundathil. Four members of Biju’s family have gone missing. Many houses were swept away in floods. Landslides were reported at Iritty in Kannur as well.

KOZHIKODE: A 4 year old boy was killed in a landslide triggered by torrential rains and flash floods at Kodaikkattupara near Pulloorampara in Kozhikode on Monday. He is identified as Kuttan, son of Biju from Thundathil. Four members of Biju’s family have gone missing. Many houses were swept away in floods. Landslides were reported at Iritty in Kannur as well.

KOZHIKODE: Nine persons have died in landslips and flash floods triggered by heavy rains in the hill region of Pulloorampara in Kozhikode district while six persons are reported missing, police said on Tuesday.

It includes a family whose house was swept away by the flood.

Thundathil Biju lost his wife Lisie, father Ousep,mother Elikutty and sons Kuttoos(4) and Joel(2).

Other casualties include Palathodi Gopalan, Padannamakkal Binu’s daughter Jyothsna (9), Puthenpurayil Varkey(73), Palathodukayil Gopalan(76)

Search for the missing persons is going on, but the heavy rain that has been lashing the hill region is hampering relief work, sources said.

Many houses have been washed away in flash floods.

The downpour caused four landslips in Pullorampara and several roads were swept away while large boulders and stones fell on the roads.

Two small bridges connecting the region to Kuttiyadi and Mananthavadi have been submerged.

There was a let-up in the rains that have been lashing Iritty in Kannur district since Monday. Low lying areas, including 50 shops in Iritty town, were inundated, sources said.

Kozhikode city was also experiencing heavy rain since Monday night and district authorities have opened control rooms at the Collectorate.

KOZHIKODE: Nine persons have died in landslips and flash floods triggered by heavy rains in the hill region of Pulloorampara in Kozhikode district while six persons are reported missing, police said on Tuesday.

It includes a family whose house was swept away by the flood.

Thundathil Biju lost his wife Lisie, father Ousep,mother Elikutty and sons Kuttoos(4) and Joel(2).

Other casualties include Palathodi Gopalan, Padannamakkal Binu’s daughter Jyothsna (9), Puthenpurayil Varkey(73), Palathodukayil Gopalan(76)

Search for the missing persons is going on, but the heavy rain that has been lashing the hill region is hampering relief work, sources said.

Many houses have been washed away in flash floods.

The downpour caused four landslips in Pullorampara and several roads were swept away while large boulders and stones fell on the roads.

Two small bridges connecting the region to Kuttiyadi and Mananthavadi have been submerged.

There was a let-up in the rains that have been lashing Iritty in Kannur district since Monday. Low lying areas, including 50 shops in Iritty town, were inundated, sources said.

Kozhikode city was also experiencing heavy rain since Monday night and district authorities have opened control rooms at the Collectorate.

KOZHIKODE: At least 17 shops were gutted in a major fire at Valiyangadi near the second railway gate in Kozhikode. However, no casualty was reported in the accident in the week hours, police said. They said ten fire service units from the district and Malappuram took two hours to extinguish the inferno, adding the cause of the same was yet to be ascertained..

KOZHIKODE: At least 17 shops were gutted in a major fire at Valiyangadi near the second railway gate in Kozhikode. However, no casualty was reported in the accident in the week hours, police said. They said ten fire service units from the district and Malappuram took two hours to extinguish the inferno, adding the cause of the same was yet to be ascertained..

Landslides in Kozhikode: Toll rises to three

Kozhikode/Kannur: The toll in the landsldies occured in high range regions of Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur distrcits, rose to three. Landslide occured in five places in Kozhikode and Kannur. The deceased include on kid too and three are stil missing. Many houses were also destroyed in the heavy downpour and mudslide. 

The deceased are Gopalan from Palathodi, Kutoos, son of Biju from Anakkampoyil Kozhikode and Varkey from Puthanpurakkal were died. Kutoos died on Monday and the dead bodies of Gopalan and Varkey were recovered on Tuesday morning. The landslides, besides causing heavy damage to several houses, crops and business establishments, also unleashed flash floods in Vaniyambara and Vallithode.

Landslides in Kozhikode: Toll rises to three

Kozhikode/Kannur: The toll in the landsldies occured in high range regions of Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur distrcits, rose to three. Landslide occured in five places in Kozhikode and Kannur. The deceased include on kid too and three are stil missing. Many houses were also destroyed in the heavy downpour and mudslide. 

The deceased are Gopalan from Palathodi, Kutoos, son of Biju from Anakkampoyil Kozhikode and Varkey from Puthanpurakkal were died. Kutoos died on Monday and the dead bodies of Gopalan and Varkey were recovered on Tuesday morning. The landslides, besides causing heavy damage to several houses, crops and business establishments, also unleashed flash floods in Vaniyambara and Vallithode.

West Bengal moves apex court on Singur land law

New Delhi: The West Bengal government Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court verdict holding the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act as unconstitutional and void.
The state government's petition sought the extension of the two months' period allowed by the high court to challenge its decision, so that status quo could be maintained.

The law was enacted by Mamata Banerjee's government to reclaim the land so that it could be returned to the farmers who had resisted the takeover of their lands and had not even accepted the compensation in lieu of that.
The high court had struck down the act June 22. However, the high court suspended the operation of its verdict for two months so that the government could move the apex court in appeal. 

The farmers, who collectively owned 269 acres of land, did not take compensation in lieu of acquisition and initiated litigation for the return of their lands.
It was in aid of these farmers that the West Bengal government stepped in and enacted the Singur land law.
The land was acquired by the West Bengal Industrial Development Corp and given to Tata Motors for the Nano small car project. 

The West Bengal government then headed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front in 2006 acquired 997.11 acres, of which Tata Motor was given 645.67 acres.
Tata Motors moved out of Singur later and on the invitation of Gujarat government set up their plant in Sanand near Ahmedabad.
The West Bengal government contended that 'despite possession being handed over to Tata Motors and its approved vendors, the small car project could not be set up by them'.
The division bench of the high court, which set aside the Singur land law, also reversed its earlier decision upholding the Singur statute

West Bengal moves apex court on Singur land law

New Delhi: The West Bengal government Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court verdict holding the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act as unconstitutional and void.
The state government's petition sought the extension of the two months' period allowed by the high court to challenge its decision, so that status quo could be maintained.

The law was enacted by Mamata Banerjee's government to reclaim the land so that it could be returned to the farmers who had resisted the takeover of their lands and had not even accepted the compensation in lieu of that.
The high court had struck down the act June 22. However, the high court suspended the operation of its verdict for two months so that the government could move the apex court in appeal. 

The farmers, who collectively owned 269 acres of land, did not take compensation in lieu of acquisition and initiated litigation for the return of their lands.
It was in aid of these farmers that the West Bengal government stepped in and enacted the Singur land law.
The land was acquired by the West Bengal Industrial Development Corp and given to Tata Motors for the Nano small car project. 

The West Bengal government then headed by the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front in 2006 acquired 997.11 acres, of which Tata Motor was given 645.67 acres.
Tata Motors moved out of Singur later and on the invitation of Gujarat government set up their plant in Sanand near Ahmedabad.
The West Bengal government contended that 'despite possession being handed over to Tata Motors and its approved vendors, the small car project could not be set up by them'.
The division bench of the high court, which set aside the Singur land law, also reversed its earlier decision upholding the Singur statute