A Kannur moment in Alaska could leave Trump out in the cold
Kannur University Security Officer Recruitment 2026
Kannur University has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Security Officer. Online applications will be accepted till 12 November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, kannuruniv.ac.in.
Vigilance Inquiry into KIIFB Land Acquisitions Raises Questions for CPM in Kannur
A vigilance inquiry into KIIFB land acquisitions in Kannur could challenge CPMs stronghold amid political scrutiny in Kerala. Vigilance Inquiry into KIIFB Land Acquisitions Raises Questions for CPM in Kannur
KIIFB land probe puts CPI(M)s Kannur citadel under scrutiny
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 ( IANS) The Vigilance probe into KIIFBs land acquisitions in Kerala's Kannur could become one of the most politically sensitive tests for the Satheesan government, as it threatens to bring decisions taken during the previous LDF regime under scrutiny in the CPI(M)s strongest organisational bastion, home to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state secretary M.V. Govindan and senior leaders from the powerful Jayarajan factions. More than a routine financial investigation, the inquiry could test how far the government is prepared to go in examining the decisions behind major land acquisitions in a district where the CPI(M)s political and organisational influence remains formidable. Its findings could also put the partys Kannur leadership under pressure to defend the decisions taken during the previous decade. The Satheesan Cabinets decision on Wednesday followed its consideration of the report submitted by an expert committee headed by former IAS officer Sudha Pillai, which examined the functioning of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) from 2016 to 2026. The period covers both terms of the Pinarayi Vijayan government, with Thomas Isaac serving as Finance Minister during the first term and K.N. Balagopal holding the portfolio during the second. The probe could therefore bring financial and administrative decisions taken under both ministers into sharper focus, depending on the findings and evidence gathered by investigators. The initial investigation is expected to centre on land acquisitions in Kannur, including the procedures followed, the prices paid, the approvals granted and whether public money was spent in accordance with established norms. The Finance and Revenue departments are expected to provide technical assistance to the Vigilance team. The political sensitivity stems from the location as much as the scale of the transactions. Kannur is the home turf of Vijayan, Govindan and senior leaders E.P. Jayarajan, M.V. Jayarajan and P. Jayarajan, and its party unit has long wielded considerable influence within the CPI(M). Adding to the intrigue is the flare-up within the family of E.P. Jayarajan, after his close relative made certain allegations. The investigation could also extend to appointments and other alleged irregularities identified by the expert committee. Whether it reaches senior officials or political leaders will depend on the evidence that emerges. For the CPI(M), the challenge will be to defend KIIFBs role in Keralas infrastructure development while answering specific questions about the land deals. For the UDF government, the test will be to ensure that the investigation establishes demonstrable violations rather than remaining a political confrontation.
Keralam Cabinet recommends Vigilance probe into KIIFBs Kannur land acquisition deal
The decision follows a finding by an expert committee led by former bureaucrat Sudha Pillai that the land acquisition by the KIIFB was skewed
Ariyil Shukoor Murder Case: Verdict Likely on November 12
The case relates to the murder of Muslim Youth League activist Shukoor in Kannur in February 2012, whose killing was allegedly carried out in retaliation for an attack on Jayarajan, who was then the CPI(M) Kannur district secretary
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Heavy Rainfall Across Andhra Pradesh
Kannurupalem in Anakapalli district recorded the highest rainfall at 26.1 cm, followed by Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district and Mudassarlova in Visakhapatnam district, which received 25.9 cm each.
Kannur Corporation to press for double-decker bus service connecting tourism destinations
Mayor P. Indra says the Corporation has taken up the matter with the government and will press for a dedicated service connecting tourist attractions such as St. Angelo Fort, Payyambalam beach and Muzhappilangad beach.
Kannur Corporation to press for double-decker bus service connecting tourism destinations
Mayor P. Indra says the Corporation has taken up the matter with the government and will press for a dedicated service connecting tourist attractions such as St. Angelo Fort, Payyambalam beach and Muzhappilangad beach.
Fire breaks out at chocolate shop in Keralams Kannur
A short-circuit is suspected to have caused the fire
Medical evidence raises fresh questions in ex-Kerala Minister Veena George attack case
Digital Desk | Kannur, Oct 27 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists has taken another turn. Doctors who treated her have reportedly told the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that she had no visible external injuries. The doctors at Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur district said she was admitted to the intensive care unit because of swelling in her neck, according to information emerging from the investigation. The SIT has recorded statements from the doctors and collected her medical records from the hospital. The latest findings come days after Veena George's former gunman, Abhilash, reportedly told the SIT that he had given his initial statement against the Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists at her direction. He had earlier alleged that the activists used weapons to attack the then minister. Based on his complaint, the police registered a case against five KSU activists, including the charge of attempt to murder. The five activists were arrested and spent 16 days in judicial custody before securing bail. Abhilash has now reportedly told investigators that he did not witness the alleged weapon attack. His latest statement has raised questions about the original complaint and the serious charges brought against the activists. Another woman inspector has now told the SIT that she did not give any statement to the investigators then, but was surprised to see a statement attributed to her. The SIT is preparing to submit a report to the Director General of Police (DGP), recommending action against Abhilash for allegedly giving a false statement. The incident took place on February 25, when KSU activists staged a black flag protest against Veena George at Kannur railway station. She was the Health Minister in the previous CPI(M)-led government. The original complaint alleged that the protesters had attacked her with weapons. However, the investigation has brought fresh scrutiny to that account. Statements from police personnel present at the railway station and the available CCTV footage have also raised questions about the allegation of a weapon attack. The case has become a major political controversy in Kerala. The five activists faced serious criminal charges following the initial complaint. The SIT was constituted after the Congress-led UDF government came to power and ordered a further investigation into the case. The latest medical statements and the proposed action against the former gunman are expected to be important aspects of the investigation. The SIT's findings will be crucial in establishing what happened at the railway station and whether the original complaint was supported by evidence.
SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boys death following tonsil surgery in Kannur
The Commission issued the directive to the Additional Chief Secretary, Health department, asking the authorities to verify the qualifications and registration of doctors and other staff working at such clinics.
Kannur panchayat contracts: KSU vice-president challenges allegations, threatens legal action
The confrontation comes amid a fresh vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities in public works contracts worth more than 12 crore awarded to the company.
Steel Bombs Explode at Two Places in Kannur; Police Launch Probe
Upon hearing the loud blasts, residents alerted the police, who reached the sites and conducted a search
Kerala: 224 iPhones bought for Rs 7.16 crore, several missing; vigilance probe ordered
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram Oct 26 (IANS) Two hundred and twenty-four iPhones purchased for Rs 7.16 crore, along with fundus cameras, are lying unused in Kerala's government hospitals, with several phones reportedly missing. The state government will order a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) probe into alleged corruption and wasteful expenditure in medical equipment purchases. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan disclosed this in the Assembly on Monday after this issue was raised as a submission by Congress MLA Abin Varkey Kodiyattu. The revelations also include 128 ventilators supplied under the PM CARES scheme that remain unused at four government medical colleges. Two oxygen generator plants supplied to Alappuzha Medical College have failed to produce oxygen at the required volume and pressure. Much of the equipment under scrutiny was purchased during the COVID pandemic, when the first Pinarayi Vijayan government was in office. The inquiry, however, covers purchases made during other periods as well. The 128 unused ventilators are at the medical colleges in Kottayam, Manjeri, Kannur and Kozhikode. The government cited concerns over quality, operational reliability and maintenance costs. The two oxygen generator plants at Alappuzha Medical College, supplied through the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL), have not been made fully operational. The minister said the government had appointed a special team headed by the Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department to examine the quality of equipment, the need for the purchases, installation failures and the reasons for prolonged non-use. Reports relating to medical colleges have been received and are under examination. Unused equipment has also been identified at Health Department institutions in Wayanad and Ernakulam. Muraleedharan said public money spent on medical equipment could not be allowed to go to waste. The government would examine the responsibility of officials and take appropriate action. The government is also considering the redistribution of usable equipment to hospitals where it is needed. It has a Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Programme and district-level monitoring mechanisms. The proposed Vigilance probe comes amid mounting questions over procurement decisions, installation failures and the prolonged non-use of costly equipment meant to improve public healthcare.
Pallet slips during maintenance at Kannur multi-level parking facility, raises safety concerns
Heavy rain alert in Kerala, Orange warning for 10 districts
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 23 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued Orange alerts for 10 districts in Kerala, warning of very heavy rainfall, with thunderstorms expected in several parts of the state over the next three days. The alerts, indicating the possibility of very heavy rainfall, ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours at isolated places, are in force in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Friday. For Saturday, Orange alerts have been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram. On Sunday, the warning will cover 12 districts, with Orange alerts in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. Yellow alerts, which indicate the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours, have been issued for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram on Friday; Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Saturday; and Kannur and Kasaragod on Sunday. On Monday, Yellow alerts will be in force in 12 districts, covering Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has urged people living in landslide-prone areas and regions vulnerable to flash floods to move to safer locations as directed by the authorities. Those living along riverbanks and in areas downstream of dams have also been advised to remain alert and relocate if necessary. People have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall and to postpone trips to waterfalls, water bodies, and hilly areas until the warnings are withdrawn. Entering rivers and other water bodies for bathing, fishing or other activities during heavy rain should be strictly avoided. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution on roads near water bodies and at locations where repair work is under way. People should also stay away from trees, electric poles, signboards and walls that could collapse in strong winds.
Lorry driver arrested in hit-and-run incident in Keralams Kannur
The vehicle and its driver, K. Praveen of Malappuram, were taken into custody by a team led by Pariyaram Inspector K.R. Vinod Kumar.
Kannur police file cases over alleged defamatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi, CM, and MLA
Police register case against BJP leader K. Sreekanth following a complaint filed by T.O. Mohanan over remarks made at a public meeting that allegedly defamed Mr. Gandhi and the Congress party.
Woman killed after being hit by unidentified vehicle in Kannur
Three accused in Pilathara gold robbery case in Keralams Kannur arrested
In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around 55 lakh in cash
Three accused in Pilathara gold robbery case in Keralams Kannur arrested
In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around 55 lakh in cash
Trouble mounts for ex-Kerala Minister Veena George after gunman retracts statement
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20 (IANS) The case over the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists has taken a fresh turn, with her gunman telling the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that he gave a statement alleging an armed attack at her instruction. Gunman Abhilash has told the SIT that he did not see the Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists attacking Veena George and that he gave his statement to the Railway Police on the instructions of the then minister. His earlier testimony had formed the basis for imposing serious charges, including an attempt to murder, against the arrested KSU activists. The disclosure comes months after the incident, which occurred towards the end of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government's tenure early this year. The arrested KSU activists had spent time in jail before securing bail, making the latest development particularly damaging. The episode had triggered widespread criticism after Veena, who had alleged that she was injured in the incident at Kannur railway station, was discharged from a government hospital near Kannur within two days and travelled by road. Questions were raised over the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and the subsequent handling of the case. The latest revelation adds to the political setbacks suffered by Veena, who was seeking a third consecutive victory from Aranmula in the Assembly elections but lost. Though she remains an invitee to the CPI(M) state committee, her political standing has diminished considerably. Veena's rise had been swift. In 2016, Pinarayi Vijayan handpicked her from a television newsroom and fielded her as the CPI(M) candidate in Aranmula. She won her maiden election and retained the seat in 2021. Vijayan later elevated her to the Health Ministry, bypassing several seasoned party leaders. However, her performance as Health Minister became a subject of debate towards the end of her tenure. The Kannur episode further dented her public image, and the latest disclosure is likely to intensify questions over how the case was handled.
Call for Railway Overbridge at Peringadi Level Crossing in Kannur
MP V. Shivadasan urges swift approval for a railway overbridge at Peringadi to ease traffic woes in Kannur district. Call for Railway Overbridge at Peringadi Level Crossing in Kannur
Yet another probe ordered into Kerala health sector purchases during Vijayan regime
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (IANS) The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will investigate alleged irregularities in furniture purchases for government Ayurveda hospitals during the Pinarayi Vijayan government's rule, the latest in a series of probes ordered by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, ever since the V.D. Satheesan government assumed office in May. The minister on Monday ordered the comprehensive investigation after rejecting a recommendation by the Health Department Principal Secretary that an enquiry by the Finance Department would suffice. The probe will primarily focus on P.R. Saji, former State Programme Manager of the National AYUSH Mission. At the Government Ayurveda Hospital in Pinarayi, Kannur, furniture worth Rs 11.45 lakh was purchased before construction of the hospital building was completed. Irregularities have also been detected in large-scale furniture purchases at government Ayurveda hospitals in Mattannur, Chalakudy and Venganoor, allegedly in violation of prescribed rules. The latest order adds to a widening scrutiny of procurement and financial decisions in the state's health sector, with investigations spanning medical equipment, medicines and other purchases made through government agencies. In July, Muraleedharan ordered a comprehensive departmental enquiry into major medical equipment purchases made by the Health Department over the past 10 years. The probe followed reports that expensive equipment, including mobile mortuaries, was lying unused at government hospitals and medical colleges. It covers purchases made using Plan funds and the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), besides equipment supplied by the Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic. In August, the minister referred alleged irregularities in the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited's (KMSCL) purchase of bleaching powder, involving a reported potential unnecessary expenditure of Rs 7.32 crore, to the Vigilance Bureau after an earlier departmental enquiry was found inadequate. He also sought a Vigilance enquiry into alleged financial irregularities, construction contracts and procurement discrepancies at Oushadhi, the state-owned Ayurvedic pharmaceutical company. The successive probes signal the government's focus on reviewing public expenditure and procurement practices in the health sector. Their findings could determine whether procedural lapses or financial misconduct occurred and who, if anyone, should be held accountable.
Mobile Phone Found Inside Kannur Central Prison, Case Registered
According to police, the phone was found abandoned behind Cell No: 6 in the prison's CD Block during a routine inspection
UDF government advancing RSS agenda, defends KIIFB projects in Kannur: Pinarayi Vijayan
CPI(M) is playing a significant role in national politics by uniting democratic and secular forces against what it describes as the RSS agenda pursued by the BJP led Union government, said Pinarayi Vijayan
Rare swivel gun and cannon recovered off Kannur coast
The swivel gun, made of wrought iron and measuring 192 cm in overall length, had remained on the seabed for years, accumulating marine concretions that made it resemble a concrete pillar. The Archaeology department retrieved the weapon using a crane.
Orange Alert in Five Keralam Districts As IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain
Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts are under the orange alert, while a yellow alert has been sounded for the remaining nine districts
Youth and Choir Members of St Mary
Youth and Choir Members of St Marys Church, Marianagar, Visit Eucharistic Shrine at Vilakkannur Hassan: In a spirit of deep faith and Eucharistic devotion, the youth and choir members of St Marys Church, Bellame, Marianagar, in the Diocese of Chikmagalur, undertook a devotional pilgrimage to the Eucharistic shrine at Vilakkannur, Kerala, accompanied by their parish [] The post Youth and Choir Members of St Marys Church, Marianagar, Visit Eucharistic Shrine at Vilakkannur appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kannur: Oxygen Cylinder Falls From Moving Vehicle, Kills Man
An oxygen cylinder fell from a moving mini lorry and exploded, killing a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle at Pappinisseri in this district.
CPI(M) to launch agitation over ESA areas in Kannur
Protests will be held continuously after October 25, focussing on Kottiyoor, Cheruvanchery and Aralam regions
CPI(M) extended Kannur district committee meeting on Oct. 25, 26
A mega rally to be attended by over one lakh people would be held at the Kannur collectorate ground on the evening of October 26
Kannur University PG Revaluation Deadline: Apply Before 5 PM Cut-off Today
Today is the final deadline for Kannur University PG revaluation. Submit your requests before the 5 PM cut-off to avoid portal lockouts. Check fees, document requirements, and the latest guidelines for a successful submission.
Kerala Board's 290% Boost To Kannur Land Development Under Scanner
The committee questioned how such a large real estate acquisition programme was approved without a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and proper feasibility assessments.
CM cites hurdles in Kannur airport runway expansion plan
Land acquisition notification issued in 2017, but process yet to begin; affected residents reject rehabilitation package, demand original package or 15 lakh; proposed acquisition of 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur under review over sites unsuitability for runway expansion
Kannur University Sports Physiotherapist / Physiotherapist Recruitment 2026
Kannur University Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Sports Physiotherapist / Physiotherapist with specialization in Musculoskeletal Therapy. Candidates Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 30-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Kannur University official website.
When gods walk at dawn: A travellers guide to experiencing Theyyam in North Kerala
In Kavvayi, 40 kilometres from Kannur, a man becomes a god. For visitors willing to trade sleep for firelight, the Kaliyattam festival at the Sree Kathivanoor Veeran temple offers one of Keralas most intense cultural experiences. We travel to show you how and why you should experience this
Kannur University Assistant Recruitment 2026
Kannur University Recruitment 2026 for 2 Assistant posts will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 23 October 2026. Candidates should report at 2:30 PM.
Suspected MDMA seized from two women inmates at Kannur womens jail
The contraband was reportedly found concealed in a steel tumbler and a ziplock packet during a check conducted in the presence of the jail staff.
University Revaluation Deadlines 2026: Urgent Alerts for BU Bhopal, MPBOU, and Kannur Students
Urgent university revaluation deadlines are closing between October 13 and 16, 2026. Check the latest submission dates for BU Bhopal, MP Bhoj Open University, and Kannur University to avoid missing your chance to apply.
MDMA seized from inmates at Kannur womens prison; case registered
According to police, the banned substance was allegedly brought into the prison illegally and kept for consumption by inmates
Kannur Corporation introduces double-decker bus for sightseeing during Dasara
Organised through the Kannur Corporation and KSRTCs Budget Tourism Cell, the service will operate for 10 days, allowing residents and tourists to enjoy colourful illuminations and festival decorations in the city. Its continuation will depend on public response.
University Revaluation 2026: Urgent Deadlines for BU Bhopal, Kannur, and KUK Students
Urgent: Revaluation windows for BU Bhopal, Kannur, and Kurukshetra University are closing fast this October 2026. Check your course deadlines and submit applications online before portals shut down to avoid missing your chance to improve your grades.
Over 470 grams of suspected MDMA seized in Keralams Kannur, youth arrested
The accused, Badusha, a native of Kottappoyil in Perumacheri, was arrested after Excise officials recovered 462 grams of suspected MDMA from a shop.
Over 470 grams of suspected MDMA seized in Keralams Kannur, youth arrested
The accused, Badusha, a native of Kottappoyil in Perumacheri, was arrested after Excise officials recovered 462 grams of suspected MDMA from a shop.
Seven-year-old girl dies after falling into pond during cleaning drive in Kannur
The accident occured around 7 a.m. when residents were engaged in their routine cleaning activities in the area
Watch: CPI(M) protests in Keralas Kannur over arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi
CPI(M) supporters staged a protest in Kannur, Kerala, condemning the arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi. They raised slogans against the police action and called for protests to spread across the country.
On Camera, Powerful Winds Rip Off Roof Of Kerala School, Cars Damaged
The massive arch-shaped roof, constructed nearly 15 years ago, was torn off by the force of the winds and hurled onto a building behind the school in Kannur.
Bacteria in cocktail: Food Safety dept. files case against outlet in Keralams Kannur
The action followed an analysis done at the Regional Analytical Laboratory at Malaparamba, Kozhikode.
Case registered over Facebook post falsely attributed to Sudhakaran
The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.
Case registered over Facebook post falsely attributed to Sudhakaran
The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.
NAM Kannur Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
National Ayush Mission Kannur (NAM Kannur) Recruitment 2026 for post of Data Entry Operator. Candidates with any graduate Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 08-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through NAM Kannur official website.
CPI(M) engineered unrest as a diversionary tactic, says Keralam Minister O.J. Janeesh
Janeesh alleges a coordinated political conspiracy behind the recent violence at a Youth Congress rally in Thiruvananthapuram, and reveals that his official vehicle was ambushed nearly 10 times across Kannur and Kasaragod districts
Kerala Ministers Vehicle Allegedly Attacked During DYFI Protest
Kerala minister OJ Janeeshs vehicle was allegedly attacked by members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) during a protest in Kannur on Thursday.The incident took place while the minister was travelling to Kasaragod after attending a programme organised in connection with the Archaeology Department. DYFI activists reportedly stopped the vehicle during the protest.
Keralam minister's car attacked twice amid Cong-CPM clashes
Keralam Sports Minister O J Janeesh's vehicle was allegedly attacked by DYFI workers in Kannur and Kasaragod districts, sparking a political row. The incident is linked to earlier clashes between student and youth wings, with leaders from both sides trading accusations of instigating violence and political opportunism.
Watch: DYFI workers accused of attacking Minister O. J. Janeeshs vehicle in Kannur
Kerala Minister O.J. Janeeshs vehicle was allegedly attacked by DYFI members in Kannur while he was travelling to Kasaragod. The Youth Congress alleged that stones were used to hit the vehicle, while those accompanying the Minister said its flagpole and rain guard were damaged.
Watch: DYFI activists allegedly attack Kerala minister OJ Janeeshs car in Kannur
Amid political tensions, Keralam Minister O.J. Janeeshs vehicle attacked by DYFI members in Kannur
Incident occurs while Minister was travelling to Kasaragod after attending a programme by Archaeology department. DYFI activists reportedly stopped the vehicle during the protest
Attack on Congress office in Keralams Kannur; windows, Indira Gandhi portrait damaged
Dead for 13 years, Kannur man accused in narcotics cases arrested in Andhra Pradesh
He had reportedly failed to appear before the court in a case registered by the Kannur Town police in 2008 and was declared a proclaimed offender by the Vadakara NDPS court in 2013
From Kannur to Ny-Alesund, researcher tracks pollutants into the Arctic
GITAM researcher Manoj Panayamthatta Rayaroth collected fjord water and glacier meltwater in Svalbard as part of the Indian Arctic Expedition 2026-27 to study how organic pollutants transform in ice and reach the sea.
Kannur Dussehra to conclude with 500-drone spectacle
LDF wins both local body wards in Kannur
The LDF wrested Bavode East in Peralassery panchayat from the UDF by 65 votes and retained Uruvachal in Mattannur municipality.
Kannur Airport to Get Pilot Training Centre and Point of Call Status in Major Overhaul, Says CM
ANEC serves legal notice over Operation Kannur Makhna
Trust seeks statutory, judicial, veterinary and scientific scrutiny of Operation Kannur Makhna and urges the authorities to ensure all legal safeguards before any irreversible intervention
Kannur airport to get major transformation within one year, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The State government has decided to transform airports in Keralam into aviation hubs that could contribute to the States economic growth and GDP, says CM
Kannur Airport To Undergo Major Transformation Within Year: VD Satheesan
Satheesan said the state government had taken important decisions to develop airports in Keralam, including Kannur, into aviation hubs that would contribute to the state's GDP
Kerala local body bypolls: 38 wards vote today in first test of CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Four months after the Congress-led UDF swept the Assembly elections, Kerala goes to another electoral test on Monday, with polling in 38 local body wards across the state. The by-elections are being watched closely as the first broad-based political barometer of the V.D. Satheesan government, which made a strong beginning after coming to power but has since run into a series of political challenges. More importantly, the results could indicate whether the anti-Left mood that powered the UDF to a stunning 102 of the 140 Assembly seats in May continues at the grassroots. Polling began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m. Counting is scheduled for Tuesday morning, with the results expected by noon. The May verdict ended the decade-long rule of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF and dashed its hopes of securing a historic third consecutive term. The scale of the UDF victory had few precedents in Kerala politics. The 38 ward contest now offers the first opportunity to assess whether that verdict represented a sustained political shift or was primarily the Assembly election phenomenon. The contest is spread across Kerala, covering two corporation wards in Ernakulam and Kozhikode, three municipality wards in Thrissur, Palakkad and Kannur, three district panchayat divisions, seven block panchayat wards and 23 grama panchayat wards. The UDF starts with an advantage on paper. Of the 38 wards, 22 are sitting UDF wards, and the remaining 15 wards are held by the LDF. One election, at Poothrikka panchayat in Ernakulam, was necessitated by the resignation of a Twenty20 member. The vacancies in eight wards arose after the sitting members were elected to the Assembly in May. But the campaign quickly moved beyond local issues. The Opposition used the power situation and controversies over the Chief Minister's air travel and ministers' foreign visits to target the government. The UDF countered by highlighting its welfare initiatives, including the Priyadarshini scheme. For the LDF, the elections are an early chance to arrest the political slide following the Assembly debacle. Retaining or recovering ground in the local bodies would give the Opposition front some much-needed confidence. The BJP-led NDA, too, has mounted an aggressive campaign, seeking to make gains in the local-level contest. The stakes, therefore, are considerably higher than the 38 wards at stake. For the UDF, it is a test of whether the May wave is holding. For the LDF, it is an opportunity to show that the tide can turn. By Tuesday noon, the results are expected to offer the first grassroots answer.
Vigilance case registered over alleged irregularities in KINFRA land acquisition in Kannur
VACB alleges compensation was sanctioned for land held without valid documents and land tax was accepted for property already acquired by the government
Greens stage protest march against alleged illegal laterite mining in Kannur
The Kannur District Environmental Coordination Committee warns that the destruction of midland laterite hill could threaten drinking water resources and biodiversity
Kannur Dental College students death: Crime Branch names principal, teacher too as accused
Dr. M.K. Ram is the first accused in the case, while another faculty member, Sangeeta Nambiar, is the second accused
Kannur varsity forms sports advisory committee
The 22-member sports advisory committee comprises Olympians, international-level athletes and experts to provide advice and support for the comprehensive development of sports activities at the varsity
Chief Minister to inaugurate solar plant, integrated cargo complex at Kannur airport
4 MWp solar plant comprises ground-mounted and carport capacities; new 32.95-crore cargo complex has a floor area of 5,695 sq. metres and annual handling capacity of 57,000 tonnes
Three Kannur prison inmates booked for allegedly assaulting official
Charges include attempt to attack other on-duty personnel
Case Registered Against Three Inmates for Assaulting Prison Officer at Kannur Central Jail
According to police, the incident occurred around 5 pm on September 22 inside Block 10 of the prison, following an altercation between the officer and an inmate
Suspected food poisoning: Health officials inspect beverage outlet in Kannur
The complaints reportedly pertain to an incident on September 21 in which seven members of a Kannur family consumed cocktails from the outlet and subsequently developed health problems.
Angamaly native donates bus to KSRTC for Athirappilly service in Keralam
Jose of Mookkannur in Angamaly hands over a cheque for 40 lakh to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to purchase the bus
Kerala Police arrest foreign women manufacturing MDMA in Delhi, bust drug network
Kannur City police team from Keralam arrest the two foreign nationals from Burari in Delhi following an investigation across several States
A Kannur man booked a Thailand holiday for himself and his wife, but a stroke left him unfit to travel just weeks before departure. Despite handing over his medical certificate and passport copies as asked, the tour operator refused to refund his advance. The Kannur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has now ordered the company to pay him Rs 57,000 in total.
Five belonging to inter-State gang held in Kannur
KM-1 capture operation gathers pace as kraal nears completion
Kannur Divisional Forest Officer says the Forest department expects to bring kumki elephants from the Muthanga elephant camp in Wayanad within the next two days.
Kerala University toabandon K-REAP amid examination glitches
Syndicate withdraws FYUGP results and opts to restore university-controlled software; move coincides with Kannur Universitys inquiry intocomplaints over system introduced by previous LDF government
Kerala: Man arrested over possession of banned narcotics in Kannur
Digital Desk | Kannur, Sep 20 (IANS) Police in Kerala's Kannur district have arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly possessing the banned narcotic drug MDMA, officials said on Sunday. The accused was arrested from near the Kololam Road Junction in the district's Koodali area. Police recovered 1.277 grams of MDMA from his scooter while searching the accused. The arrested person has been identified as Siddique V.P. (39), a native of Kololam, in Kerala's Chalode. An official statement said that the arrest was carried out by a team led by Mattannur Police Station SI Rahul Raghunath, under the direction of Kannur City Police Commissioner B.V. Vijaya Bharat Reddy IPS. The team included CPOs Vigilmon, Rijil, Shamna and Nibin, along with DANSAAF team members ASI Ajith, ASI Mahesh and SCPO Sanish K. Earlier this month, a college guest lecturer, along with four other people, was arrested in connection with an alleged drug racket that was allegedly supplying MDMA and ganja to students and youngsters in Nilambur and neighbouring areas in Kerala's Malappuram district. The arrested include P. Suhail, a guest lecturer at a college in Mampad, along with Reena T.N., Vivek Vijayan, and Subrahmanyan. The arrests were made by a Nilambur police team led by Sub-Inspector Arshid K.M. following a tip-off about the alleged drug trade. Police initially detained Subrahmanyan and seized 0.4 grams of MDMA and 0.5 grams of ganja from him. During questioning, he allegedly provided information about the network and told investigators that he had been regularly supplying MDMA to Suhail, Vivek, and Reena. Acting on the information, police carried out further operations and arrested the three others. According to police, Suhail allegedly worked with the other accused to supply synthetic drugs to students and their acquaintances. The police action caused concern in the area, particularly over the alleged involvement of a person working as a lecturer in a drug distribution network targeting youngsters. The case assumes significance amid growing concern over the spread of synthetic drugs among young people in Kerala, with police intensifying action against local distribution networks and their suspected suppliers.
Long-Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested in Kerala After 14 Years
A murder suspect who evaded capture for 14 years was finally arrested by police in Kannur, Kerala, following a lengthy investigation. Long-Fugitive Murder Suspect Arrested in Kerala After 14 Years
Bangladeshi Employee at Indian Naval Academy Arrested in Kerala
A Bangladeshi national working as a temporary employee at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala near Payyannur, was arrested on Saturday, taking the number of Bangladeshi nationals detained in Kannur district this week to six. The accused, identified as 32yearold Viplav Soren, had reportedly been working at the academy for about a year. He was [] The post Bangladeshi Employee at Indian Naval Academy Arrested in Kerala appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bangladeshi national held at Ezhimala Naval Academy with forged documents
Digital Desk | Kannur, Sep 19 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national who had been working for nearly a year in the Naval laundry section of the highly secure Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala using alleged forged documents, was arrested by the police and Intelligence agencies, raising serious questions over security verification at the strategic military establishment. The accused, 32-year-old Soren, was taken into custody from the academy following confidential inputs received by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Police and Intelligence officials are now questioning him to establish how a foreign national managed to secure employment and remain at the naval establishment for nearly a year without being detected. Soren had allegedly used a fake Aadhaar card showing him as an Indian citizen and a fake Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) purportedly issued by the police in West Bengal to obtain the job. Preliminary investigation has indicated that Soren is a Bangladeshi national who entered India through West Bengal after allegedly obtaining forged documents. The circumstances under which he secured employment at the Naval Academy are also under investigation. Police are looking into the role of the contractor or agency through which he was engaged and whether proper background and identity verification was carried out before he was allowed to work inside the sensitive establishment. The arrest comes amid a wider police crackdown in Kannur following the detection of Bangladeshi nationals allegedly staying in the district using forged Indian documents. Four Bangladeshi women were arrested in Kannur in the past few days after police raided a rented house at Odenparambu. They were allegedly working at a spa in Kannur city. Police recovered Bangladeshi identity cards as well as suspected fake Indian identity documents from the women. During interrogation, they allegedly told investigators that they had obtained the forged documents from Assam before travelling to Kerala in search of employment. With the arrest at Ezhimala, police are investigating whether there is an organised network involved in bringing Bangladeshi nationals into Kerala and arranging forged identity documents and employment for them. The investigation will also focus on whether there were lapses in the verification process followed by contractors and agencies recruiting temporary workers for the Naval Academy.
Four get life term for murder in Kannur
Four get life term for murder in Kannur
Over 10,00 land titles ready for distribution under 100-day programme: Revenue Minister
Inaugurating the district-level Patta Mela in Kannur, Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar said that over 35,000 applications seeking land conversion had been disposed of as part of the 100-day action programme.
