How the humble coir is transforming rural lives in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India is the worlds largest producer of coir and accounts for more than 80 per cent of global coir fibre production, but the industry is also closely linked with women's livelihoods as they account for nearly 80 per cent of those engaged in fibre extraction and spinning. This makes coir an important rural livelihood sector -- connecting coconut farmers, workers, women artisans, cooperatives, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and exporters, according to a factsheet issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). What begins as coconut husk is becoming a source of enterprise and livelihood across Indias coconut-growing regions. The potential of coir extends well beyond the production of raw fibre. Through processing, design and innovation, coir can be transformed into a wide range of higher-value products, including mats, ropes, brushes and other household products, decorative items, handicrafts, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The Central Coir Research Institute has developed eco-friendly coir rail wheel axle packaging cups as an alternative to HDPE plastic cups. Such innovations show how a traditional natural fibre can find applications in modern industries while supporting environmentally responsible production. With support from the MSME Ministry, particularly through the Coir Board and the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), coir is becoming a pathway to self-employment, womens empowerment and local economic growth. In Kadiyam, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Allam Gowthamy transformed coconut fibre and coir waste into a successful enterprise. She received specialised training at the Coir Board Training Centre, Dhawaleswaram and established Adigo Coir Products in 202425 with a project cost of Rs 10 lakh, supported by a Rs 6.50 lakh bank loan and PMEGP assistance. The unit now produces eco-friendly doormats, ropes, decorative dolls, and handicrafts, the factsheet states. The enterprise has achieved an annual turnover of around Rs 35 lakh and a profit of approximately Rs 10 lakh, while generating direct employment for six women. But her impact extends beyond her own enterprise. She has trained nearly 120 women in coir mat weaving, rope making and handicraft production, helping them develop livelihood opportunities. Her success has also inspired around 5 additional coir units in nearby areas with the PMEGP. Another example of turning coir pith into an opportunity for sustainable agriculture is that of P. Surendran, who established Sampoorna Plus Agro Fertiliser Enterprises (SAFE) in Kerala's Kozhikode in November 2024. With training and technical support from the Coir Board, Kannur and Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI), Kalavoor, he began producing eco-friendly coir pith bio-fertilizer that improves soil fertility and moisture retention. In just one year, his enterprise has built a customer base of 500+, sold over 20 tonnes of bio-fertiliser, and generated a turnover of Rs 13 lakh, with a profit of Rs 4 lakh in FY 202425. The unit also employs five workers, including two women, creating local livelihood opportunities. From coir waste to a sustainable business, his journey shows how innovation and technical support can create new business opportunities from materials that might otherwise have limited economic value, the factsheet added.
SFI Kannur district secretary taken into police custody
Joel Thomas taken into custody in connection with case registered over alleged violence during protest in Thiruvananthapuram
CISF Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Mock Exercise at Kannur Airport
During the simulated emergency, CISF Quick Reaction Team (QRT) personnel swiftly cordoned and secured the affected area, while ARFF teams undertook rescue and firefighting operations
Crematorium Worker Beaten Up for Slot Mix Up in Kannur
Relatives of a deceased person conducted post-cremation rituals at a different cremation pit after the identification number was allegedly entered incorrectly
Rare wheel-like stone unearthed at Megalithic burial site in Keralams Kannur
Further investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist
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Kannur varsity Registrar removed amid shift in stand in Priya Varghese case
The decision to replace the registrar was reportedly brought before the Syndicate as a special agenda item. The post has been entrusted to Finance Officer Sunil Kumar S. He will discharge the duties of the Registrar until further arrangements are made by the university
Technocrat Sreedharan and Keralam CM Satheesan discuss key connectivity projects
They reportedly discussed significant connectivity and development initiatives, particularly the proposed high-speed rail project linking Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.
Man absconding for 29 years in attempt-to-murder case arrested in Keralams Kannur
Fazal was wanted in connection with an attempt-to-murder case registered over the attack on Azhikode native Sunil Kumar with a deadly weapon on January 3, 1997
Private bus employee arrested and remanded as police draw flak for initial bail in Keralams Kochi
Muhammed Ansar, 24, a native of Kannur, was arrested after invoking Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaults or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duty
Kerala CPI(M) draft report faces pushback ahead of 300-member review meet
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 7 (IANS) The CPI(M) state secretariats draft report on the partys electoral debacle came under sharp criticism on Monday at the state committee, with delegates questioning whether the document is sufficiently candid about the organisational and political failures that led to the setback. The criticism, particularly from the Kannur delegation, has put the leadership under pressure to make the report more comprehensive before it is finalised. Delegates reportedly objected to the absence of any specific reference to organisational lapses and the failure to acknowledge that the candidate selection process had gone wrong. They also questioned where the findings of the CPI(M) Central Committee were reflected in the draft report. The criticism was that the report merely referred to shortcomings in general terms without identifying the specific failures that had contributed to the partys defeat. Delegates questioned how corrective measures could be worked out when the document itself did not clearly spell out where the party had gone wrong. The draft was also criticised for being prepared more in the manner of a routine organisational activity report rather than as a detailed political assessment of the partys electoral setback. The delegates argued that the party needed a frank assessment of its failures if it was to undertake effective course correction. Around 20 delegates took part in the discussion on Monday. The debate assumes added significance as the exercise will now move into a much wider forum. The extended state committee meeting, expected to bring together around 300 party leaders, will discuss the report and the reasons for the electoral setback. The objections raised in the state committee today could therefore provide an indication of the fault lines that may emerge when the report is placed before the larger gathering. The CPI(M) leadership is facing the task of arriving at an assessment that is sufficiently candid to satisfy the party rank and file while also providing a basis for corrective action. The Kannur intervention is significant in this context, as it has challenged the draft at the level of its basic assessment rather than merely seeking minor changes. The state committee discussion will continue on Tuesday, when further interventions are expected before the report moves towards the extended committee. The final document is likely to reflect the outcome of these discussions and the pressure for a more specific accounting of the partys organisational and political failures.
BJP claims religious groups trying to dictate terms to Kerala government
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 7 (IANS) The BJP on Monday alleged that religious fundamentalist forces were trying to put pressure on the Kerala government and take control of its functioning by threatening and intimidating the Chief Minister. BJP national executive member P.K. Krishnadas said an article in the mouthpiece of the E.K. faction of Samastha, headlined 'The Chief Minister should speak with decorum,' was the latest indication of a dangerous political trend in the state. He alleged that the close ties between the E.K. faction of Samastha and the Indian Union Muslim League were well-known and that the article showed the League putting pressure on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan through the religious organisation. IUML is the second-biggest ally of the ruling United Democratic Front led by Chief Minister Satheesan. A religious organisation backed by a major constituent of the ruling alliance is telling the Chief Minister of a democratically elected government how he should speak. This is not merely criticism. It is an attempt to threaten and insult the Chief Minister, Krishnadas said. He alleged that there was now an attempt to shift the control of the government from political leadership to religious organisations. Such a trend, he said, would pose a threat to democracy, secularism and social harmony in Kerala. Krishnadas said the BJP had strong political differences with both Satheesan and the Congress. But that does not mean religious organisations can threaten a democratically elected Chief Minister. The BJP will oppose such politics tooth and nail, he said. He said the latest controversy could not be viewed in isolation, pointing to the recent statement from the Kanthapuram faction as well. He alleged that these developments indicated growing interference by religious organisations in the state's political and administrative affairs. Krishnadas also referred to Muslim League MLA Firoz publicly demanding the withdrawal of police cases registered against YouTuber Abdul Basil. While the Chief Minister is being pressured through Samastha and the Muslim League, the Home Minister is being publicly pressured by an MLA from the same ruling alliance. This raises the question of whose hands the real control of the government is moving into, he said. He also attacked the Congress for remaining silent on the statements from religious organisations. He said AICC General Secretary, K.C. Venugopal, when asked about the issue, had said the party's position would be clarified later. Krishnadas alleged that the Congress was unwilling to confront religious organisations because of political considerations. He said the BJP's opposition to such pressure politics should not be seen as support for the Chief Minister. We are not supporting the Chief Minister. We are opposing the politics of intimidation, he said. He urged people who voted the UDF to power to reflect on the issue and said the government should be controlled by democratically elected representatives and not religious organisations. Krishnadas also took a swipe at CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan over his recent remarks against the BJP. He recalled Jayarajan's earlier attempt to organise a parallel Sri Krishna Jayanthi procession in Kannur and claimed that it failed to receive public support, including from CPI(M) workers. He questioned whether the Marxist party had the right to celebrate Sri Krishna Jayanthi. If they want, celebrating Kamsa Jayanthi may be more appropriate for them, he said sarcastically.
Double whammy for CPI-M's Ragesh as Kannur University drops wife Priya's defence
Kannur (Kerala), Sep 7 (IANS) CPI-M Kannur's district Secretary K.K. Ragesh is facing a fresh political and legal challenge, with Kannur University set to reverse its stand in the Supreme Court on the controversial appointment of his wife, Priya Varghese, as Associate Professor. The university has changed its counsel ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on Tuesday and is expected to inform the court that Varghese does not possess the qualifications required for the post. The move marks a dramatic departure from the universitys earlier stand that her appointment was entirely legal and that she possessed the required teaching experience. The university has appointed advocate P.S. Zulfiqar Ali, the state governments new standing counsel in the Supreme Court, to represent it in the case. Until now, the university had been represented by advocate K.R. Subhash Chandran, a former SFI leader and an active functionary of the CPI-M's lawyers organisation. Ragesh and Subhash Chandran were SFI colleagues during the same period. The sudden change comes at a particularly difficult time for Ragesh, who has already come under attack from within the CPI-M in Kannur following an extraordinary challenge to the party establishment by rebel MLA T.K. Govindan. Govindan, a former top CPI-M leader in Kannur, defied the party line just ahead of the Assembly elections by contesting the Thaliparambu seat against P.K. Shyamala, wife of CPI-M state Secretary M.V. Govindan. Shyamalas defeat in what had long been considered a CPI-M citadel sent shockwaves through the party. At a public party meeting, Ragesh had described Govindan as a Brutus. Govindan subsequently hit back, questioning Rageshs meteoric rise within the party and calling for a probe into his assets. He noted that Ragesh entered political life while working as a plumber and electrician, but subsequently rose to become a Rajya Sabha member, private secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and, eventually, CPI-M Kannur district Secretary. With the university now preparing to abandon its earlier defence of Varghese's appointment, the issue has acquired a new political dimension. The Kerala High Courts single bench and the UGC had earlier raised questions over her research and teaching experience, while the university and the previous Left government had continued to defend her appointment. The fresh stand by Kannur University could therefore prove decisive in the Supreme Court case and leave Ragesh facing pressure on two fronts, the political challenge from within Kannur CPI-M and the legal uncertainty surrounding his wifes appointment.
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While children in Lord Krishna costumes will take part in Janmashtami procession organised by Balagokulam, which is backed by RSS and BJP, DYFI will take out a March for Justice demanding action in case and alleging a UDF-BJP understanding helping the accused, K Padmarajan, a former BJP leader
Pinarayi Vijayan slams fabricated reports on police vehicle outside his house in Kannur
Leader of the Opposition says reports that a police station is operating from a non-functional police vehicle parked outside his residence at Pinarayi in Kannur are a deliberate attempt to personally humiliate him
Keralam prison officer booked for allegedly beating Kannur Central Jail inmate
The police vehicle had been stationed outside Pinarayi Vijayans residence, but had become unserviceable as it could not be started
University Revaluation Alert 2026: Last Dates for Arya Vidyapeeth, Kannur, and Calicut
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At 11, He Was Assaulted. Now 20, His Therapy Led To Madrasa Teacher's Arrest
A madrasa teacher has been arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor boy in Kannur, six years after the abuse came to light through the survivor's disclosure during counselling.
Pala MLA Mani C. Kappan sentenced to one year in jail in cheque case
Additional Metropolitan Magistrates Court in Borivali, Mumbai, directs him to pay 1.20 crore as compensation in a case related to an alleged financial fraud involving shares in the Kannur International Airport
Kerala Government Forms New SIT to Investigate High-Profile Cases
Thiruvananthapuram, September 1: The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, has intensified its efforts to investigate old and prominent cases by forming special investigation teams (SITs) since taking office. With the establishment of a new SIT to probe the Kannur railway station incident involving former Health Minister Veena George, the number of high-profile ... Read more Kerala Government Forms New SIT to Investigate High-Profile Cases
Former DYFI leader from Kannur lambasts Pinarayi cult in Keralam CPI(M)
Manu Thomas, also a former district committee member of the party, was expelled in 2024 for not renewing his membership
Former DYFI leader from Kannur lambasts Pinarayi cult in Keralam CPI(M)
Manu Thomas, also a former district committee member of the party, was expelled in 2024 for not renewing his membership
Prisoner stabbed with wire inside Kannur Central jail
The incident took place around 3.10 p.m., when the accused, identified as Appu, allegedly stabbed fellow prisoner Manu K. Jukku with a piece of wire
Alleged financial irregularities put Kannur CPI(M) education society under scrutiny
Investors have questioned why the proposed college has not materialised even after nearly a decade
Kannur Youngsters Turn Onam Flowers And Payasam Into A Lifeline For Their 16-Year-Old Classmate
Youngsters in Chala are selling Onam flowers and payasam to help raise 30 lakh for their classmate.
Heavy Rains Trigger Mudslides, Damage NH Protection Wall in Kannur
A mudslide occurred at the National Highway construction site in Elayavoor in the morning after the protection wall collapsed. The site had witnessed a major mudslide three years ago
Landslip hits Keralams Kannur; traffic to Wayanad disrupted
As heavy rain continues in the region, authorities have warned of possibility of further landslips and urged people to exercise caution
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old woman died allegedly by suicide by jumping off the apartment building in KPHB Colony on Monday, August 24. The deceased, identified as Sheethal, was suffering from depression, the Deccan Chronicle reported. Sheethal was from Kannur in Kerala. KPHB Sub-Inspector Shashidhar said the deceased had married Sonu Purushothaman, a deputy manager at State Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
District-level Onam celebrations in Kannur from August 24
The celebrations will be formally inaugurated by Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on August 24, 2026
Vigilance seeks sanction to register cases over alleged school record manipulation in Kannur
Student strength allegedly inflated to retain sanctioned teaching posts; irregularities detected in at least 11 schools; loss to exchequer runs into several crores
Keralam Archaeology department to restore seven megalithic umbrella stones in Kannur
A kudakkal or umbrella stone consists of four upright side slabs or orthostats, supporting a domical capstone
KAAPA invoked against Arjun Ayanki
Kannur district administration cites his alleged involvement in nine criminal cases during the past seven years
Leopard, caught in wild boar trap, dies in Keralams Kannur
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From one plant to 2,000: Saving Kannurs rare mangrove
Mangrove conservationist Parayil Rajans latest mission is to save a rare mangrove variety, locally known as Kannampotti (Excoecaria agallocha), which he fears could disappear from the districts tidal landscape
ED raids underway in Keralam in CMRL pay-off case involving Pinarayi Vijayans daughter
Raids in Kozhikode are a follow-up to searches conducted on May 27 at Pinarayis then rented house in Thiruvananthapuram, his ancestral home in Kannur, and residence of former Public Works Minister and Ms. Veenas husband P.A. Mohammed Riyas
SFI holds programme on Kannur University campus despite denial of permission
Kandal Rajans mission to save Kannurs rare mangrove
Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project
KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval
Pinarayi Vijayan hoists national flag at Kannur MLA office on Independence Day
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T.K. Govindan alleges financial irregularities in coop. society in Keralas Kannur
CPI(M)-Backed Islamic Bank Depositors Face Financial Troubles, Kerala CM Promises Investigation
Kannur, August 13: Depositors of a Sharia-compliant cooperative society initiated by CPI(M) leaders in Kannur are facing financial difficulties. Complaints have emerged that depositors are unable to withdraw their funds. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has assured that these grievances will be investigated. The situation took a new turn when Nasar, one of the depositors who ... Read more CPI(M)-Backed Islamic Bank Depositors Face Financial Troubles, Kerala CM Promises Investigation
Couple Found Dead Hours Apart In Separate States Months Before Wedding
P Anushree, a native of Poochakkad in Kasaragod, and V Amal (26) from Iritty in Kannur, were scheduled to get married in December.
CPM-Linked Groups Hold Pork Challenge On Holy Karkidaka Vavu Day In Kannur
Two reading rooms associated with the CPM in Kannur have announced a pork challenge on the day of Karkidaka Vavu, a day when Hindus traditionally perform rituals to honour their ancestors. The event was organised by the Karavoor AKG Reading Room and Library at Padiyoor in the Irikkur area, with one kilogram of pork to [] The post CPM-Linked Groups Hold Pork Challenge On Holy Karkidaka Vavu Day In Kannur appeared first on The Commune .
History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Keralas Kannur
The police, in the remand report, say granting bail to Arjun can lead to repetition of offences and that there is a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence
Midnight police search for Arjun Ayanki triggers political row
CPI(M) accused the police of raiding homes without permission even after they had traced the accused to Kannur
Kerala: History-Sheeter Arjun Ayanki Held in Kannur
Kannur City Police Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy told reporters that Ayanki was arrested from Kannur town itself following a long chase that continued into the midnight
Arjun Ayanki arrested in Kannur after days long police search
The arrest was made by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General; Arjun Ayanki allegedly attempted to flee when the police reached the apartment and was apprehended at around 2.30 a.m.
Proposal to acquire Kannurs private mangrove land in limbo
Hundreds of hectares of privately owned mangroves in the district remain caught in policy paralysis, with farmers willing to surrender their land waiting for years for government approval
Fresh landslip hits Udayagiri in Kannur; families shifted to relief camps as red alert remains
Isolated heavy rainfall likely to continue on Saturday; people living in landslide-prone areas and along hill slopes urged to remain vigilant and follow evacuation instructions
Heavy rain to continue; orange alert for seven districts on August 8
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts have been put on orange alert
The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of power looms. Kerala, which once had nearly 25,000-30,000 handloom workers, now has only about 18,000, while the number of cooperative societies has fallen from around 600 to around 450
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Kerala, IMD Issues Red Alert for Seven Districts
Thiruvananthapuram, August 7: Heavy rainfall has been ongoing in Kerala since Friday morning. In response, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for seven districts, warning of strong winds and adverse sea conditions. The IMD has placed a three-hour Red Alert for Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. The alert ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Expected in Kerala, IMD Issues Red Alert for Seven Districts
Heavy Rains Continue To Batter Kerala: Red Alert in 7 Districts
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts
Kerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological Department issued orange alerts for seven districts due to heavy rainfall. Northern Kerala may experience extremely heavy showers, prompting vigilance in vulnerable areas. Schools and colleges are closed in several taluks as a precautionary measure. Authorities urge residents to remain alert and follow official advisories closely.
Life sentence for three in IUML councillor murder case in Kerala
Prosecution examines 45 witnesses; convicts shifted to Kannur Central Jail following verdict
Kerala rains 2026: orange alert for seven districts on August 6
IMD issues an orange alert for seven districts Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha on August 6. Remaining seven districts remain under a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain.
Heavy Rains Lash Kerala, Orange Alert Issued in Five Districts
On Thursday, the alert will remain in force for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasaragod districts
Kerala flood volunteer and swimming instructor R Rajesh died on 5 August after he gave his own life jacket to a 61-year-old man he had just rescued from the flooded Kariangode river in Kannur. Rajesh, a native of Thiruvananthapuram who had previously volunteered during the 2018 Kerala floods and the 2024 Wayanad disaster, was swept away by the current. His body was recovered on Tuesday.
Bodies of two men swept away by swollen rivers in Kannur recovered after three-day search
Heavy Rains Continue to Pour Over Kerala, Red Alert in 8 Districts
The IMD issued the red alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of the state
Clear weather prevails in north Kerala, water-logging continues in Kozhikode
Red alert issued in Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad
Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert for eight districts on August 4
As per the revised rain alert, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts are on red alert
Heavy Rain Lashes North Kerala; Bayar Records Highest Rainfall of 121.5 mm
Muliyar, also in Kasaragod, received 81 mm, while Kannur Airport recorded 74 mm. Urumi in Kozhikode received 65 mm
Search continues for two missing in Kannur
Hydel storage improves, but rainfall plays havoc with power supply network
As of August 3 evening, power supply remained disrupted for 63,676 consumers, predominantly in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts, due to damage to nearly 3,000 distribution transformers and thousands of electrical posts
One dead, two missing so far as heavy rain continues to batter Keralas Kannur
521 people shifted to eight relief camps as on Monday. Five landslips reported so far in Kannur district
Heavy silt in Pazhassi dam disrupts drinking water treatment
High turbidity in the Pazhassi dam following intense rain and landslips disrupted drinking water treatment, reducing water supply to Kannur town and adjoining areas
Hunger strike against laterite quarry in Kannur suspended after Collector issues stop memo
District Collector issues temporary stop memo after inquiries into quarry permit following petitions by protest committee; residents allege quarry on ecologically sensitive laterite hill threatens around 50 Scheduled Tribe families and community facilities
One dead, two missing as heavy rain batters Kannur; Wayanad gets respite
Over 2,550 people shifted to relief camps across Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad; roads blocked, bridges submerged and landslips disrupt normal life in rain-hit districts; holiday declared for educational institutions in Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad on August 3, 2026
Parts of Kerala Received Over 300 mm Rainfall on August 1
According to the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), the highest rainfall of 320 mm was at Ayyankunnu area of Kannur district
Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts.
Heavy rain batters Keralas Kannur, two missing, 26 shifted to relief camp
Eight families comprising 26 people were shifted to a relief camp after floodwaters entered houses at Peratta Thottipalam in Ulikkal grama panchayat
Thottappally Spillway, Barrages Opened To Prevent Flooding in Kerala
The weather office issued a 'red alert' for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall
Heavy Rain Alert Issued in Keralas Eight Districts, One Woman Dies
Thiruvananthapuram, August 1: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in eight districts of Kerala. The affected districts include Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for Palakkad, Thrissur, and Ernakulam, while a yellow alert is in effect for Alappuzha, ... Read more Heavy Rain Alert Issued in Keralas Eight Districts, One Woman Dies
IMD Issues Orange Alert in 11 Kerala Districts, Forecasts Heavy Rain
For August 1, an orange alert has been issued for Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts
Searches Conducted at Kerala Central Jails Under Anti-Drug Drive
The searches were conducted at Poojappura Central Jail in Thiruvananthapuram, Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur, Tavanur Central Jail in Malappuram and Kannur Central Jail
Endangered tribal languages of North Kerala find new life in dictionaries
The project records the vocabulary, oral traditions and cultural identity of Mavila and Malaveduvan communities spread across the Kannur and Kasaragod districts
SHRC orders strict enforcement of rules for protection of mangroves, wetlands in Kannur
SHRC directs the Collector and the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to coordinate with departments to ensure effective protection of mangroves, wetlands and riverbank ecosystems in the district
Youth killed as car crashes into electric pole in Keralas Kannur
Monsoon intensifies, orange alert for three districts in Kerala on July 30, 2026
The IMD issues heavy rainfall warnings for the next four days in Kerala, including an orange alert for Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki on Friday and a yellow alert for the remaining parts of the State
Farmer denied Central govt subsidy: A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Federal Bank to pay Rs 1.76 lakh to a dairy farmer from Kannur after ruling that the bank's failure to properly file his NABARD subsidy claim on time cost him a benefit he was fully entitled to. The court held the bank's procedural lapses amounted to deficiency in service.
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart to pay Rs 38,990 to a Kannur woman after finding that the Xiaomi phone delivered to her in March 2023 carried a warranty start date of July 2022, eight months before she received it. The commission ruled Flipkart had sold a previously used, defective phone as new and rejected its claim that it was merely an intermediary.
Rs 25 Parle biscuit packet was 25g less: Kerala man wins Rs 50,000; 150g pack weighed only 125g
A Kannur consumer commission has ordered Parle Biscuits and a local hypermarket to jointly pay Rs 50,000 in compensation and litigation costs to a Kerala man who bought a Rs 25 packet of Parle 20-20 Butter Cookies advertised as 150 grams, only to find it weighed just 125 grams. A government lab confirmed the shortfall.
Plus One student allegedly assaulted by seniors in Keralas Kannur; six suspended
Victim claims he was struck on the head with a stone
Kannur Corporation sacks engineer on bribery charge
Forest dept. begins process to tranquilise and capture Kannur Makhna (KM-1)
