Vadakkencherry

13,760 km away, Kerala village wakes up to the US poll heat every morning

August 30, 2023

13,760 km away, Kerala village wakes up to the US poll heat every morning

Vivek Ramaswamy, who joined the race for the US Republican presidential candidate, has his roots in Vadakkencherry in Palakkad district

October 30, 2022
Vadakkencherry accident: KSRTC driver too responsible, states report

On October 5, a tourist bus rammed into a KSRTC bus killing nine and injuring 40 others.
October 09, 2022
Palakkad accident: RTO report pins blame on speeding tourist bus

At the time of the accident, the tourist bus was moving at a speed of 97.7 km per hour. The average speed from the trip's start was 84.2 km/hour.
October 08, 2022
Operation Focus 3: Most tourist buses breach safety norms, 67 new cases

A fine of Rs 87,000 was also levied in connection with the cases. The MVD has so far taken action against 134 contract carriages in the wake of the Vadakkencherry tragedy.
October 06, 2022
Bus in Vadakkencherry mishap was on MVD blacklist

Violating RTO rules, operator fitted excessive amounts of LED lights on all sides of the bus; speed governor was found detached.
October 06, 2022
Tourist bus driver goes missing; speeding caused mishap, says inquiry report

KSRTC driver Sumesh too testified that the tourist bus was speeding when it rear-ended the bus.
October 06, 2022
Transport minister promises comprehensive inquiry into Vadakkencherry bus accident

Minister Antony Raju said that schools should inform the Motor Vehicle Department about their excursion plans.

September 04, 2020
CPM leader, Cong MLA engage in ugly spat over Life Mission project

Anil Akkara alleged that the firm Unitac was chosen to construct the houses in Vadakkanchery by the state government and Life Mission.