Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises centre for lack of special assistance post-Wayanad landslide
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed disappointment over the lack of special assistance from the central government following the devastating landslides in Wayanad. He stated that despite requesting an emergency relief fund of Rs 291 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund, only Rs 145.6 crore, which was previously sanctioned, has been provided. "This is a routine procedure and not specific disaster-related aid," Vijayan emphasised.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the state government is yet to receive any special support from the Centre. The matter was discussed in the recent Cabinet meeting, where it was decided to urge the central government once again to release the necessary aid promptly.
Vijayan also condemned the media for spreading what he termed as a "false narrative" that the Kerala government had inflated damage estimates to unfairly secure central assistance. He stated that this misinformation has discredited the state government and its relief efforts on a global scale.
"This is not just a case of false reporting or a lapse in media ethics. It is a deliberate attempt against the state and its people, aimed at eroding support for the relief fund. Such 'destructive journalism' is a crime against society and those responsible must recognize the gravity of their actions," the Chief Minister said.
The landslides in Wayanad, triggered by heavy rains, led to significant loss of life and property in Punjirimattom, Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Vellarimala villages in Meppadi panchayat, Vythiri taluk, Wayanad district.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
