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Vishnu Varma

Vishnu Varma is Assistant Editor and reports from Kerala for the Hindustan Times. He has 10 years of experience writing for print and digital platforms and has worked at The New York Times, NDTV and The Indian Express in the past. He specialises in longform reportage at the intersections of politics, crime, social commentary and environment.

Articles by Vishnu Varma

BJP snatching tribals’ land for businessmen friends: Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promised tribal voters that she would uplift the existing health mechanisms and slammed the BJP for 'usurping' their lands.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra waves to supporters during a corner meeting at Sultan Bathery area ahead of the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, in Wayanad district, Kerala. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 04:03 AM IST
By, Kochi

Once bitten, Kerala not shy to eye tunnel via Western Ghats

Despite a deadly landslide in Wayanad, Kerala's government plans to build a controversial tunnel, raising environmental concerns.

Indian Navy's disaster relief team conducts search and rescue operation at a landslide-hit area in Wayanad. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 03:00 AM IST
By, Kochi

Priyanka declares assets worth 12cr

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra declared assets worth ₹12 crore for the Wayanad bypoll, including ₹4.24 crore in movable assets and ₹7.74 crore in immovable assets.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra waves to the crowd during a public meeting in Wayanad on Wednesday. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:15 AM IST

It will be my honour to represent Wayanad, if I get a chance: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka, 52, was fielded by the Congress in the bypoll in Wayanad after Rahul Gandhi vacated the constituency to retain his second seat of Rae Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi take part in a roadshow in Wayanad on Wednesday. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 08:16 AM IST

Priyanka reaches Wayanad, to file her nomination today

A public meeting is also scheduled in Kalpetta town following the roadshow at which senior leaders of the Congress are expected to speak and campaign for Priyanka in her debut election.

AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meets a family in Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:18 AM IST
By, Kochi

BJP’s surprise choice to face Priyanka in Wayanad bypolls

BJP's Navya Haridas, a former software professional, rises from local politics to challenge Congress's Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad bypolls.

Navya Haridas (ANI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 07:32 AM IST

Cong’s digital media head expelled, likely to join LDF in Kerala

P Sarin, who is originally from Thiruvilwamala in the Thrissur district, was among the frontrunners in the candidacy in Palakkad

P Sarin
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 08:38 AM IST

Kerala: P Sarin, head of Congress digital media cell, expelled; may join LDF

P Sarin, who was considered to be a frontrunner for the Palakkad bypoll, criticised the Congress’s decision to field Rahul Mamkootathil

The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee said P Sarin was being expelled due to serious anti-party activities and indiscipline. (X/drsarinp)
Published on Oct 17, 2024 03:27 PM IST

A day after ADM’s ‘suicide’, kin accuse panchayat head

Protests by the opposition Congress and BJP against the CPI(M) leadership continued on the second day on Wednesday in Kannur

A day after ADM’s ‘suicide’, kin accuse panchayat head
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 07:02 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra set for electoral debut from Wayanad seat

The Congress on Tuesday evening named senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as its candidate for the November 13 bypolls for Wayanad

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was named as the Congress candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:24 AM IST
By, Kochi

Kerala actor assault case: HC rejects plea for fresh probe into memory card case

Justice CS Dias ruled that the relief sought in the present application are “substantive in nature and arise from fresh and independent cause of action, and are not ancillary in nature”

The court order said that the inquiry authority ordered by the court to look into allegations around illegal access of the memory card and pen drive conducted the probe “in high secrecy” without complying with the directions of the court. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 08:04 AM IST

In flood-prone Kerala, community-led forecasting gathers steam

In Kerala, community-driven flood monitoring groups gather vital data on water levels and rainfall to enhance early warning systems amid climate change challenges.

Wayanad recorded the deadliest landslides ever in Kerala in July this year. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 06:06 AM IST
By, Kochi

ADGP transferred from law and order to armed police battalion

ADGP MR Ajith Kumar was transferred after inquiries into alleged misconduct, including links to gold smugglers and phone tapping, ahead of a contentious assembly session.

ADGP transferred from law and order to armed police battalion
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 08:16 AM IST

Anvar poses challenge to LDF’s bid to garner votes of Muslims in Kerala

Backed by CPI(M), the two-time independent MLA even went ahead and demanded the resignation of the CM

PV Anvar (PTI)
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Kerala orders probe into Thrissur Pooram row

The investigation report was submitted by the ADGP to the state police chief on September 23 and reached the CM’s office the next day, he said.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 08:20 AM IST
By, Kochi

Anvar slams govt for ‘inaction’ against ADGP, political secy

Independent MLA PV Anvar criticized the Kerala government for inaction on his complaints against officials, vowing to seek justice through the judiciary.

Independent MLA PV Anvar disassociated himself from the ruling LDF last week. (Agency)
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 07:16 AM IST
By, Kochi

CPI(M) severs ties with LDF legislator Anvar

Day after the Nilambur MLA hit out at the party and LDF government for alleged inaction on his complaints against ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar and CM’s political secretary P Sasi

PV Anvar (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 07:38 AM IST

Vijayan failed as Kerala home min: LDF legislator

Anvar attacked chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan by calling him a ‘failure’ as the state’s home minister for not being able to rein in corrupt police officials

PV Anvar also underscored the ‘inefficiency’ of the ongoing investigations against ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar. (File photo)
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 06:34 AM IST
By, Kochi

Row among family over mortal remains of Communist leader

Disagreements between late Communist leader MM Lawrence’s son and one of his daughters took a dramatic turn on Monday as they could not reach a consensus on how to handle his mortal remains

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pays his last respects to deceased CPI(M) leader M.M. Lawrence, in Kochi, on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, Kochi

Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma passes away

Kaviyoor Ponnamma has starred in over 700 films in the regional language and is hailed for handling mother role with finesse and grace in most of those films

Kaviyoor Ponnamma. (Facebook)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 07:36 PM IST

Kerala man tests positive for Mpox, 2nd case in country

A 38-year-old man who arrived in Kerala from Dubai last week tested positive for Mpox on Wednesday, health minister Veena George said on Wednesday.

Kerala health minister Veena George (Government of India)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:50 AM IST
By, Kochi

Kerala govt publishes ‘route map’ of Nipah victim, 104 contacts are ‘high-risk’

The Kerala government mandated face masks in Malappuram district, declared five wards in two panchayats as containment zones

Partial restrictions have been implemented across Malappuram district, with authorities advising reduced attendance at private functions (REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:44 AM IST
By, Kochi

Man who died of Nipah came home for leg injury treatment

The 24-year-old man, who recently died due to Nipah virus in Kerala, was a psychology student at a Bengaluru college and had come home to Wandoor in Malappuram district on August 23

The health department said on Sunday that the 24-year-old man had travelled to a few areas with friends and had come in contact with many people (REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:30 AM IST
By, Kochi

5 states seek larger share from 16th Finance Commission

Kerala CM Vijayan urges the 16th Finance Commission to increase states' tax share to 50%, highlighting rising surcharges limiting funds for states.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (X)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 04:50 AM IST
By, Kochi

‘Alarmingly lethargic’: HC raps Kerala govt over Hema report

The bench observed that the report was submitted by the panel in 2019, but the state government did not even do the “bare minimum” of deciding if it agreed with its findings

The Kerala high court directed the government to hand over the report, including the redacted portions, of the committee to a special investigation committee (SIT) probing the sexual abuse allegations against male professionals in the Kerala film industry. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ADGP met RSS leaders at the behest of Vijayan: Kerala LoP

Satheesan alleged that the ADGP was deputed as a messenger at the behest of Pinarayi Vijayan to strike a quid pro quo deal with the RSS-BJP for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Kerala Congress President K Sudhakaran and party leader VD Satheesan meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Monday. K Sudhakaran is on anticipatory bail in an alleged fraud case related to fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal. (ANI Photo) (Rahul Gandhi Twitter)
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:16 AM IST
By, Kochi

WCC: Leading the revolution for safe workplaces in Mollywood

The Women in Cinema Collective — a first-of-its-kind all-woman outfit in the Indian cinema — has been fighting for the establishment of a non-discriminatory workplace in Malayalam cinema since 2017

WCC was formed in May 2017, three months after a Kerala actress was allegedly sexually assaulted. (File Photo)
Published on Sep 08, 2024 07:56 PM IST

Kerala chief secretary succeeded by spouse — both cadres of 1990-batch

On the last working day, Dr V Venu was mobbed by reporters for the precise reason that he was handing over the reins to his spouse and fellow 1990 batch IAS officer Sarada Muraleedharan

Kerala’s ex-chief secretary Dr V Venu with his wife and new chief secretary Sarada Muraleedharan. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 08:38 AM IST
By, Kochi

‘Toughest 30 days of my life’: Man who lost his daughter in Wayanad landslides

The landslides killed at least 231 people and flattened three settlements completely burying homes, schools, temples and shops

A total of 231 bodies and 218 body parts have been retrieved so far from the landslide sites (PTI)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 04:37 AM IST
By, Kochi

Kerala police file fresh complaint of sexual assault against Ranjith

A Kozhikode-based man has filed a complaint alleging that the director forced him to strip naked and also sexually assaulted him in 2012

The complainant alleged that he came in contact with Ranjith during the shooting of the film ‘Bavuttiyude Namathil’ in Kozhikode in December 2012 (File photo)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 04:50 AM IST
By, Kochi
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