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Wayanad Landslide: The army is deploying to Wayanad for rescue operations following a landslide on July 30. The Air Force has dispatched ALH and MI17 helicopters, with two Sarang helicopters leading the initial rescue efforts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday (July 30) after the devastating landslide in Wayanad. According to sources, PM Modi has also directed BJP karyakartas to assist the state in the rescue operations.

A series of severe landslides struck Meppadi, Mundakkai Town, and Chooral Mala of Wayanad early Tuesday, resulting in at least 19 deaths, including a child, and injuring over 50 people.
 

A massive landslide hit Meppadi, Mundakkai Town, and Chooral Mala of the Wayanad district early Tuesday morning (July 30). Videos showed destruction at the site amid rescue operations and heavy rainfall in the region.

Major landslides occurred in Wayanad's Meppadi, Mundakkai Town, and Chooral Mala on Tuesday morning and several are feared to be trapped.
 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts in Kerala due to expected heavy rainfall and strong winds. The IMD has warned of widespread rain, thunder, and lightning in Kerala over the next five days.
 

Kerala's plan to set up a nuclear power plant sparks controversy. Despite the Electricity Minister's denial, a letter from Kalpakkam Nuclear Plant's Chairman to the State Chief Secretary reveals ongoing discussions since last year to identify a site for the plant, contradicting the Minister's claim of no discussions.

On Monday, July 29, the Indian Navy announced that efforts to rescue Kerala native Arjun Mooladikuzhiyil, trapped after a massive landslide at Shirur on Ankola-Kumta Road in Uttara Kannada district, have been hindered by strong river currents, dislocated debris, and adverse weather conditions.
 

The antidote for the rare brain-eating amoeba infection, or amoebic encephalitis, is set to arrive from Germany today in Thiruvananthapuram. The life-saving drug Miltefoscin was previously administered to a 14-year-old boy infected with the condition at Kozhikode's Baby Memorial Hospital.
 

KSEB plans to reduce daytime electricity rates for domestic use while increasing rates during peak night hours to address the power crisis. With most households now equipped with smart meters, the government can measure real-time consumption and implement time-of-day pricing, adjusting rates based on the time of use.
 

A woman named Shini was shot with an air gun at her home in Chempakassery Residents Association, Vanchiyoor West Fort, Thiruvananthapuram. The incident occurred around 8.30 am when a young woman posing as a courier shot Shini in the hand before fleeing the scene. 
 

Lotteries are legal in 13 states in India- Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam.

Kerala Lottery Results Win Win W-780: For lottery prizes worth up to 5,000 rupees, winners in Kerala have the convenience of collecting their winnings from any lottery shop in the state. The results were declared at 3 pm. 
 

The price of gold in Kerala today (July 29) is Rs 6,340 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 6,916 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).
 

Kerala is expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms for the next five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. A ban on fishing along the Kerala coast has been imposed due to the adverse weather.