Toll collection on Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH likely to begin soon at Pantheerankavu
Six-laning works on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of the Kozhikode bypass were completed last year covering about 28 kilometres
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to attend Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode, say organisers
Festival to be held from January 22 to 25, bringing together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life
Three killed in car-van collision at Kunnamangalam in Keralas Kozhikode
Two others who sustained grave injuries in the incident admitted to hospital
Three killed in car-van collision in Kerala
A tragic head-on collision between a car and a pickup van in Kozhikode, Kerala, claimed the lives of three individuals early Monday. Nihal, Subik, and Sameer were identified as the deceased. Two others sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment, with one in critical condition.
Kozhikode Corporation to elect standing committee chairpersons on Jan. 13
The LDF has a majority in six of the eight committees; the UDF, despite holding an advantageous position in the council, managed a majority in only one committee and has the same strength as the BJP in another
Digital arrest scam: Kozhikode cyber police gather key evidence from arrested youths
Investigators say the evidence recovered from the four could help probe several other cases in the district and expose a chain of suspected scamsters
UDF will form a peoples government in Kerala: Venugopal
Vijayaravam held in Kozhikode to celebrate UDFs victory in local body polls
India will produce one-third of worlds milk by 2035, says dairy development board chief
Southern Dairy and Food Conclave concludes in Kozhikode
Friday Screening offers free movie experience to all in Kozhikode
The screening will be held every Friday at the hall at 5:30 p.m., featuring other notable Indian and international films, and will be open to all
Kozhikode city police anti-narcotic squads in action to net frequent offenders
In 2025, the squads arrested 2,094 drug traffickers in 1,869 cases registered under various police stations
Kozhikode school wins NCERT national role-play competition
Scrub typhus alert issued in Kozhikode after womans death
Councillors social media post exposes infighting within Congress in Kozhikode
K.C. Shobhitas post comes against the backdrop of the investigation report over the defeat of KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas in Paroppadi division in the recent local body polls
Al Mubark Koyilandi, a Kozhikode-based music troupe is working towards reviving muttippattu, a traditional musical art from in and around the Malabar region
One held with 200 grams of suspected MDMA in Kozhikode
Bomb hoax: police intensify surveillance at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
An email was received at the official ID of medical college Principal claiming that bombs have been placed at the MCH. Inspections find the threat to be hoax
Dairy and food conclave in Kozhikode from January 8
Elections to standing committees in progress in Kozhikode Corporation
Mandatory female members were elected first to each standing committee on Tuesday, except the finance committee, which does not require an election. Polls were held to the development, health, works and welfare standing committees on the first day.
International artisans find a cultural home in Kozhikode
Beer-Laden Lorry Overturns in Kozhikode, Driver Killed
The accident happened around 4 a.m. near the Iringadanpalli junction when the vehicle lost control after hitting a car.
Lorry transporting beer overturns in Kozhikode, driver killed
Accident takes place around 4 a.m. after a car hits the vehicle
Call for quality audit gains momentum as defects surface on NH in Kozhikode
Demand follows a series of incidents that have put the quality and safety of ongoing construction work under serious public scrutiny
More than 20 police personnel have been deployed at the accident site to prevent people from taking away the beer bottles.
Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?
The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Rejigging CAT: Cant humanities grads make good managers?, on January 3, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included: Ajay Zener, Founder, GradSquare India; Deepa Sethi, Executive Chair, GLOBE (Global Linkages, Outreach, Branding, and Evaluation), IIM Kozhikode; Ayush Kumar, Managing Director, New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM); and Saikrishnaa B, Student, IIM Bangalore. The webinar was moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, who heads the education vertical of The Hindu.
Chicken traders in Kozhikode allege hoarding attempts
The traders call on the Civil Supplies department to carry out flash inspections of suspected poultry farms to expose the foul play
Unnatural death of woman: police probe suspected drug racket involvement
It was on December 31, 2025, that the 34-year-old woman, identified as Husna, was found dead in her flat at Kaithappoyil in Kozhikode
Fronts gear up for Assembly polls as EVM inspection begins in Kozhikode
MBA Admissions 2026: IIM Kozhikode Personal Interview Shortlist 2026 Out, Next Steps Explained
IIM Kozhikode MBA Admissions 2026: Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility norms to complete Stage 1 registration for the PI shortlist. These criteria are mandatory and must be fulfilled without exception.
Safe destination project on the cards for Pathankayam falls in Kozhikode
CPI(M) alleges serious errors in draft electoral roll in Kozhikode
Master plan to be prepared for reconstruction of Kozhikode district jail
Fire breaks out at waste management factory in Kerala
Kozhikode: A major fire broke out at a waste management factory at Thamarassery area in this north Kerala district early on Thursday morning, police said. The fire started around 3 am and completely destroyed the building, including the office area. A pickup van parked at the site was also reportedly burned in the incident. Fortunately, 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 .
Toll collection on Kozhikode bypass from January 1 is only a trial run, says NHAI
Kuppadam textiles from Chemancheri gets recognition in Republic Day event in Delhi
Two master weavers from the Chemancheri unit of Kozhikode Sarvodaya Sangham have been invited to attend the Republic Day programme
Kozhikode prepares for New Year Eve with music, dinner and midnight fireworks
Hung council poses challenge for LDF in standing committee polls in Kozhikode Corporation
Words, warmth & winter cheer: A spirited start to the lit fest season
Shashi Tharoor inaugurated the curtain-raiser for the 9th Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026, scheduled for January 21-25 in Kozhikode.
Congress leader questioned for sharing photo of Kerala CM with Sabarimala gold case accused
KOZHIKODE: Congress leader N Subramanian was questioned by police here on Monday in connection with the sharing of a photograph on social media depicting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with Unnikrishnan Potty, an accused in the Sabarimala gold case. Police had earlier courted controversy after Subramanian, a member of the Congress state unit's Political Affairs Committee, was taken into custody on Saturday. Following protests, he was released after being issued a notice to appear for questioning. Speaking to reporters, Subramanian said he and the person managing his social media accounts were questioned by Chevayoor police for over an hour at the station earlier in the day. He reiterated that he had not posted any AI-generated photograph of the chief minister with Unnikrishnan Potty. According to him, the image he shared was taken from a video of the CM that is available from the state government's Public Relations Department. They should release the video. Otherwise, I will file an application under the RTI Act with the PRD to obtain it, he said. Subramanian claimed that the same photograph he had shared continues to be available on the social media accounts of others and that no cases have been registered against them. Through such actions, the state government should not think it can conceal the Sabarimala gold theft case, he alleged. Responding to queries on why he deleted one of the three images he had posted, Subramanian said he did not like that particular photograph. There is nothing unusual about deleting one picture. I did not like it. The others were not deleted because I felt they looked better, he said. He added that the person managing his social media accounts had explained the source of the images to the police. There is no AI tool on his mobile phone. Then how can the police claim the images are AI-generated? The pictures were taken from another post, and the sources were explained to the police, Subramanian said. Meanwhile, Chevayoor police have registered a suo motu case against Subramanian under Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot, and Section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act for causing annoyance through communication.
Rehabilitate evictees before taking up projects: Samastha to Karnataka govt
KASARAGOD: Condemning the bulldozing of houses at Yelahanka near Bengaluru, Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama president Syed Muhammad Jiffiri Muthukoya Thangal on Sunday urged the Karnataka government to implement development projects only after ensuring the rehabilitation of the evicted people. Samastha is not against development projects but it cannot condone the act of rendering the poor people homeless, Thangal told reporters in Kasaragod, adding that the destruction of around 200 houses would pain every human being. Evicting poor Muslims and Dalits before finding an alternative place cannot be justified. There should be urgent measures by the government towards this, he said. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Sandesha Yathra at Mangaluru later, Thangal said the journey had convinced him that people are with Samastha and will crush any attempt to harm the organisation. Samastha represents true Islam and any attempt to smuggle in alien thoughts will be strongly opposed, he said. Karnataka Speaker U T Khader inaugurated the meeting. Kozhikode Qazi Syed Muhammad Koya Jamalullaili, Samastha secretaries M T Abdulla Musaliyar, Umar Faizi Mukkam, members of Samastha central mushawara and others attended the meeting. The Sandesha Yathra, aimed at spreading the message of the Samastha International Conference, kicked off from Nagercoil in Tamil Nadus Kanyakumari district. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, Kerala ministers and senior leaders of various political parties had attended the reception accorded to the Yathra at various places. Is CPM training guns on Bengaluru razing to reclaim Muslim votes?
Erroneous cross-vote in Vadakara triggers power shift
KOZHIKODE: The political landscape of Vadakara is in a state of upheaval following a high-stakes presidential election at the block panchayat that saw the LDF lose due to a single erroneous vote. What began as a procedural exercise soon spiralled into a saga of midnight attacks, disciplinary purges and shifting alliances. The fallout turned physical in the early hours of Sunday when the residence of RJD member Rajani Thekkethayyil was targeted. Assailants pelted stones at the house, shattering two window panes. Later, the family found a steel container bomb left on their carpet, interpreted by many as a calculated attempt at intimidation. The attack followed Saturdays election where Rajanis vote intended for the LDF went to the opposition, handing the presidency to the UDF-RMPI alliance. In a council where both the LDF and the UDF-RMPI Janakeeya Munnani held seven seats each, a draw of lots seemed inevitable. However, when the ballots were counted, UDF-RMPI candidate Kottayil Radhakrishnan secured eight votes, while LDFs K M Sathyan managed only six. Rajani maintained the cross-vote was a genuine mistake. I realised the error immediately after casting the vote and requested a chance to vote again, but it was denied, she explained. Rajani has filed complaints with the returning officer, the district collector and the Election Commission seeking to rectify what she termed was a mistake. However, the RJD leadership, under immense pressure from LDF lead partner CPM, showed no leniency. RJD district president M K Bhaskaran announced a six-month suspension for Rajani. The blunder has caused deep fissures within the LDF. In a move widely seen as an act of political penance, RJD withdrew its candidate for the vice-president post, M K Prasanna, and surrendered the seat to the CPM. In the subsequent V-P election, which ended in a 7-7 tie, CPMs Preethi Mohanan was elected through a draw of lots, defeating UDFs Jasmin Kalleri.
32-year-old woman hacked by drug-addict husband loses battle for life in Kozhikode
KOZHIKODE: Four days after she was brutally attacked by her drug-addict husband, a 32-year-old woman died of her injuries in Kozhikode on Sunday. M K Muneera, a supermarket employee and mother of two, died at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital after battling for her life. Her husband, Abdul Jabbar, 38, is currently in judicial remand, accused of orchestrating the attack that has left their eight-year-old and six-year-old children motherless. The horror unfolded on Wednesday morning around 9.30am at their residence near Farook College. As Muneera was preparing to leave for work, Abdul confronted her, demanding money. When she stood her ground and refused to hand over her hard-earned wages to fuel his addiction, the situation turned lethal. Police reports indicate that Abdul locked the bedroom door, trapping Muneera inside. Then armed with a machete, he began a savage assault that targeted her head, neck, and hands. Abdul locked the bedroom and attacked Muneera on Wednesday. The children tried to open the door upon hearing their mothers cries, but they did not succeed, said T S Sreejith, SHO of Feroke police station. Witnesses described a chaotic scene where neighbours eventually broke down the door, only to be met by a blood-stained Abdul brandishing his weapon at them to create panic, before fleeing to the terrace. He was eventually restrained by local residents and taken into custody by Feroke police. Neighbours managed to move Muneera to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment. For Muneeras family, the grief is compounded by the bitterness of a second chance gone wrong. Her maternal uncle, Ashraf T K, recalled how Muneera had previously separated from Abdul while they were living in Kondotty in 2024 due to his unbearable violence. His drug abuse and lazy nature were the main reasons for their disputes, Ashraf said. He explained that Abdul had lured her back with promises of reform, even purchasing land for a house to prove his commitment. Domestic violence case was filed against Abdul in 2024 Witnesses described a chaotic scene where neighbours eventually broke down the door, only to be met by a blood-stained Abdul brandishing his weapon at them to create panic, before fleeing to the terrace. He was eventually restrained by local residents and taken into custody by Feroke police. Neighbours managed to move Muneera to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment. For Muneeras family, the grief is compounded by the bitterness of a second chance gone wrong. Her maternal uncle, Ashraf T K, recalled how Muneera had previously separated from Abdul while they were living in Kondotty in 2024 due to his unbearable violence. His drug abuse and lazy nature were the main reasons for their disputes, Ashraf said. He explained that Abdul had lured her back with promises of reform, even purchasing land for a house to prove his commitment. He promised her and her family that he would relocate, to make it difficult to get his hands on narcotics. He bought the land with his inheritance. Muneera agreed to live with him, seeing his desire to reform. But the problems didnt stop. He became more aggressive day by day. If she didnt get back with him, we wouldnt have lost her now, Ashraf said. This was Abduls second marriage; his first had already collapsed under the weight of his addictions. Despite a 2024 domestic violence case filed at Kondotty police station, Muneera had chosen to return to him just months back, hoping for the stable home that had always eluded them. Feroke police are preparing to raise the charges against Abdul to murder under Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
New local body heads take charge in Kozhikode
KMB enforcement wing inspects houseboats, fines violators in Kerala
The KMB enforcement squad recently imposed a fine of 1.30 lakh against some violators in Kozhikode district
Theatre camp begins in Kozhikode
Special drive under way to track drunk driving in Kozhikode city
SoToxa machines have been made available for the enforcement wings for conducting rapid screening of suspected drivers
New airlines that got green signal from Centre will struggle to offer competition, say experts
NEW DELHI: The sudden clearance to operate in Indian skies given to two airlines that had been awaiting the nod for nearly a year appears to be a strong message from the Centre in light of the disruption caused by Indias largest domestic carrier IndiGo from December 1 to 9. The two new airlines are Kozhikode-based Alhind and Hyderabad-headquartered FlyExpress, while Shank Air, based in Uttar Pradesh, was also given the nod last year and plans to begin operations in 2026. Aviation professionals and experts, however, unanimously feel there is no way the newbies can take on dominant players like IndiGo or the two airlines from the stable of the Air India Group Air India and Air India Express. Captain C S Randhawa, president of the Federation of Indian Pilots, is quite critical of the decision. Stating that the newbies can never break the duopoly exercised by the existing airlines, he added, All these three airlines have neither enough funding nor expertise. The best of airlines have not survived. No regional airlines have survived in this country. These airlines are not a threat to any operating airlines in the country as they cannot survive on non-UDAN routes. They face the challenges of finances, aircraft leasing, pilot availability, sustainability, competitive fares and reliability, he stated. The government needs to get fuel under GST and give subsidies to encourage big corporate houses to enter aviation with a big bang to break the monopoly or duopoly. Regional airlines only increase regional connectivity. There is an urgent need for the government to have a relook at the aviation policies of the country, Captain Randhawa explained. He also claimed that Alhind had shut its Kochi office and terminated all employees. Shank Air was still struggling to obtain certification for Air Operator Certification and get aircraft on lease, he added. Training the specific pilots to operate the ATR aircraft or smaller aircraft would take more than eight months. The average life of a regional airline is approximately 3-7 years. Therefore, such airlines starting up with 1 or 2 aircraft fail in prolonged operations and shut shop, he added. Aviation expert Captain Mohan Ranganathan gave zero chances of the new airlines offering any competition. Where are the captains? The title of a 1971 Robert Stirling novel 'Shell Never Get Off the Ground' is apt to describe their situation, he said. A representative of the other leading pilot association, Airline Pilot Association of India, told TNIE, Where are the big aircraft for these airlines to start their operations? IndiGo presently has 434 aircraft and it took them two decades to reach this position. The new airlines need to lease A320 aircraft only from them. Orders placed at Boeing by Air India for the 737s are getting delayed. It will take the new airlines at least two decades to reach the position of these airlines. Spicejet and Akasa Air have been around for some time but they have between 20 and 30 aircraft each and cannot match up to the airlines yet, he added. Captain G R Gopinath, who pioneered the low-cost airline concept in the country through his Air Deccan, said, Permitting new airlines to operate is good for the country as the industry will become more vibrant. The public stand to benefit as the prices will be kept under check. Airlines will become more effective and service-minded. It is good that the government is doing it and it will benefit all. In an earlier interaction with TNIE in Kerala, Alhind CEO Reena Abdul Rahiman said the Thiruvananthapuram-Kochi-Kozhikode sector was their priority. To facilitate this, the company had started a base in Kochi airport as early as August 2024. Alhind Air will begin its operations with two ATR 72-600 aircraft, with plans to scale up to seven within the first year. Alhind Air is also mulling operating in certain routes under the UDAN scheme like Kochi-Mysuru, the airlines operations manager T C Vivek had informed TNIE. Alhind Group, with a turnover of over Rs 20,000 crore and more than 130 offices in India and overseas, is headquartered in Kozhikode and has a regional office in Delhi. This reporter repeatedly tried reaching the offices of Alhind and Shank Air but got no response.
New Mayors, municipal chairpersons take charge in Kerala
V.V. Rajesh takes over as the first BJP Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, four United Democratic Front Mayors, three of them women, take oath in Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, and Kannur Corporations. The lone LDF Mayor, O. Sadasivan, sworn in as Mayor of the Kozhikode Corporation
CAT Result 2025: Check full list of toppers, know complete IIM admission process
The IIM Kozhikode released the CAT 2025 result, and candidates can check their CAT result by visiting the official website of CAT 2025. The exam authority has also released the list of CAT toppers, and many candidates have scored perfect 100 and 99 percentiles.
Speed boat service launched in Kozhikode
The service will be operated between Kozhikode beach and Beypore to promote adventure tourism
Congress leaders V K Minimol, Niji Justin, P Indira and A K Hafeez elected Mayors of Kochi, Thrissur, Kannur and Kollam; O Sadashivan of CPM in Kozhikode
BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor VV Rajesh elected as first BJP mayor in Kerala
The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. V V Rajesh became the mayor, marking the BJP's first municipal corporation victory in Kerala. The United Democratic Front secured victories in Kollam, Kochi, and Thrissur Corporations. The Left Democratic Front won in Kozhikode, and the UDF is set to lead Kannur.
Airports witness 7% surge in passenger traffic during November 2025 over same period last year
NEW DELHI: Airports across the country have recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic during November 2025 as compared to the same month last year, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Air Traffic data for last month has just been released by the Authority. Over 3.79 crore flyers were recorded in the country last month, of which a little over three crore were domestic flyers. The overall international growth in the month was 7.5% (70,60,493 vs 65,69,934) while the domestic growth was 7% (3,79,51,054 vs 3,54,52,122) over the compared month last year. The domestic passenger traffic in relatively smaller airports has been in healthy double digits highlighting the aspiration for air travel among the non-metro population. Despite the negative publicity for Goa due to its taxi monopoly, overpriced hotels and overcrowded beaches, international patronage to the tourist haven has shot up by 31. 4%. A total of 20,479 flyers travelled last month as compared to 15,581 flyers in November 2024. Its domestic patronage has taken a beating with a 10.5% dip in flyers with just 5.4 lakh passengers from other States visiting it last month. The number was 6.1 lakh visitors in November last year. While the biggies have seen moderate growth, relatively smaller airports have recorded a growth of over 30% international passengers in November this year over the patronage witnessed in the same month last year. Bhubaneswar has seen a growth of 30.5% (14,220 flyers) Tiruchirappalli has 39.9% (19,402 flyers), Varanasi 40.4% (16,070 flyers) and Mangaluru 35.4% (76,579 flyers), Indore has doubled its patronage with a 99.9% growth (8,902 flyers as compared to 4,454 earlier) while Pune has seen a 49% patronage with 30,633 flyers. Among the major airports in the country, Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport continues its steady international growth with 6,42,647 passengers, a 27.3% increase in November 2025 vs November 2024. Hyderabad too has seen significant patronage with a 21% growth (4,86,126 flyers). Mumbai has seen a 6.5% (14,61,956 flyers) Chennai 6.1% (5,03,589) growth while Delhi has seen a 3% increase (19,07,845). Domestic picture On the domestic front, these airports have recorded a substantial growth with the patronage figure in the bracket Agra 77% (26470 flyers), Kozhikode 34.3% (16,90,918 flyers); Tiruchirappalli 50.9% (65,297); Tirupati 30.7% (1,08,441); Kannur 35.8% (35,637), Gaya 38.7% (27,862), Belagavi 32.1% (32118) and Indore 26.6% (27862). Hindon airport has seen a 2998% growth! It is 1,22,381 flyers versus 3,950 last November. Adampur (Jalandhar) has seen a 319.7% surge with 13,595 passengers, Rewa has recorded 179.9% surge (949 flyers) Jaisalmer 121.5% growth (43,971) while Bhuj has seen a 110% growth with 26,687 flyers. The Air Traffic Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have seen an increase of 7.3% with 40,909 ATMs recorded in November 2025 over November 2024. The freight growth too is a healthy 15.6% with 337.45 thousand tonnes versus 291.84 thousand tonnes in the compared period.
IIM Kozhikode has officially announced the CAT 2025 results on 24 December 2025, where a total of 12 candidates secured a perfect 100 percentile, while many scored 99.99 percentiles. Among the toppers is Vinayak Agarwal, who scored staggering 99.99 percentile in CAT 2025.
Alternative Options For Students Who Scored Less In CAT 2025
CAT 2025 results announced by IIM Kozhikode highlight 12 perfect percentiles. IIMs and 93 other institutes will use scores for MBA admissions.
IIM-Kozhikode declares CAT results
CAT Result 2025 out at iimcat.ac.in; check steps to download the scorecard and more
CAT Results 2025 declared at iimcat.ac.in The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has announced the CAT 2025 results on December 24, 2025. Candidates can access and download their scorecards from the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, starting at 6:00 PM. The results can be viewed by logging in with registered credentials.
Kerala SIR: Kozhikode North Assembly segment has highest voter exclusions in district
While 1,84,784 enumeration forms were distributed in the constituency, 23,709 were not returned, which is 12.83%. Political parties begin process to cross-check draft electoral roll in Kozhikode district
IIM CAT Result Live: Following the declaration of results, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will begin the shortlisting process for the next stages of admission.
Delay in installing CCTV, GPS devices in school buses raises safety concerns in Kozhikode
Close to two lakh entries under ASD list in Kozhikodes draft electoral roll
As many as 26,58,847 enumeration forms were distributed in the district as part of the SIR; a total of 1,86,179 voters were found to be dead, untraceable/absent, permanently shifted, or having duplicate names
Avalkkoppam solidarity meet to be held in Kozhikode on January 2
A Must-Visit Cultural Experience This Season!
If there is one cultural destination in South India that deserves a place on every travellers calendar this season, it is the 13th Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival (SIACF). From December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026, Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village transforms into a living, breathing celebration of art, heritage, flavour, and communityan experience that is as inspiring as it is unforgettable. 13th Sargaalaya International Arts & Crafts Festival (SIACF) begins from December 23, 2025, to January 11, 2026 Recognised as South Indias premier crafts festival, SIACF 2025 is expected to welcome o ver two lakh visitors, making it not just an exhibition, but a cultural phenomenon. Organised by Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village and managed by the legendary Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS Ltd.) , the festival continues to set benchmarks in responsible tourism and cultural excellence. Where the Worlds Crafts Come Together What makes SIACF truly extraordinary is its global soul rooted in Indian tradition. The 2025 edition brings together nearly 200 master artisans from 18+ Indian states, alongside celebrated craft practitioners from Belarus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Taiwan. Walking through SIACF feels like travelling across continentseach stall revealing a story, a heritage, and a human touch that no machine can replicate. For anyone who values authenticity, craftsmanship, and cultural depth, this is an experience that simply cannot be missed. An Immersive Festival, Not Just an Exhibition SIACF 2025 is thoughtfully curated to offer far more than shopping. Visitors are invited to explore beautifully designed Handloom and Craft Theme Arenas, with special emphasis on Geographical Indication (GI)tagged products, making it a rare opportunity to witness Indias protected craft legacies under one roof. With over 100 exhibition and trade stalls, including works by National and State Awardwinning artisans, the festival offers an unparalleled chance to engage directly with creators and take home pieces of living heritage. Adding depth to the experience are the Tourism Expo and Tourism Talk Shows, where ideas, innovation, and the future of creative tourism come togethermaking SIACF equally compelling for professionals, students, and cultural thinkers. Fashion, Flowers, Food & Festivity From elegance on the ramp to colour in full bloom, SIACF 2025 celebrates lifestyle in its most artistic form. Handloom Fashion Shows and Childrens Fashion Shows bring textiles to life, while the Flower Show adds a visual spectacle that delights all ages. No visit to SIACF is complete without indulging in the much-loved Kerala Food Festivala culinary journey through authentic local delicacies, enriched with regional flavours from states like Rajasthan. Daily live cultural performances by renowned artists ensure that every evening at Sargaalaya feels festive, soulful, and memorable. For those who enjoy leisure amidst nature, pedal and motor boating along the serene Moorad River offers a refreshing pausemaking the festival a perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and adventure. A Festival That Makes a Difference Beyond its beauty and scale, SIACF stands out for its purpose. As a flagship rural tourism initiative, the festival plays a crucial role in empowering artisans, sustaining endangered crafts, and contributing meaningfully to the local economy. This vision is strengthened by the support of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, NABARD, the Ministry of Textiles (through the Development Commissioners of Handicrafts and Handlooms), and the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Kannurensuring that every visit directly supports livelihoods and cultural continuity. The Perfect Family & Travel Recommendation Whether you are a culture enthusiast, a conscious shopper, a family looking for a meaningful holiday outing, or a traveller seeking authentic Kerala experiences, SIACF 2025 is an unmissable recommendation. It is rare to find a destination that seamlessly brings together craft, cuisine, learning, entertainment, and natureyet Sargaalaya does so effortlessly. Sargaalaya is not just a craft village; it is a celebration of human creativity and shared heritage, says Team Sargaalaya . Every visit helps preserve living traditions while empowering rural communities through responsible tourism. About Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village Set across 20 acres in Iringal, Kozhikode, Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village is a flagship initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, established in 2011. Developed on a Responsible Tourism model, it provides a permanent creative home for over 100 master artisans and features 27+ eco-friendly cottages, live craft demonstrations, and cultural spaces. Recipient of the National Tourism Award for Best Rural Tourism Project, Sargaalaya is widely regarded as one of Keralas most enriching cultural destinations. Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village: Towards a Global Cultural and Experiential Destination Sargaalaya Kerala Arts and Crafts Village at Iringal, near Vatakara in Kozhikode district, is envisioned to be developed as a globally benchmarked cultural, experiential, and interpretative destination for Malabar. The proposed development reimagines Sargaalaya not merely as a craft village, but as an integrated cultural institution that interprets regional heritage, nurtures creativity, produces knowledge, and anchors a wider tourism ecosystem across North Kerala. The focus is on creating a living cultural landscape where heritage, contemporary practice, tourism, and community livelihoods intersect. The development places strong emphasis on immersive visitor engagement through interactive craft zones, daily demonstrations, curated workshops, and guided interpretation. Craft spaces will be reconfigured to allow larger visitor participation, supported by a central craft emporium and dedicated workshops that enable skill development, innovation, residencies, and fair market access for artisans. These interventions ensure that crafts remain dynamic, living practices rather than static displays. At the heart of the project is the Cultural Experience and Interpretation Centre, conceived as the primary narrative anchor for Malabar. Through curated exhibitions, multimedia installations, immersive digital environments, and interactive archives, the centre will present Malabars maritime history, social reform movements, resistance traditions, ecological knowledge, and cultural pluralism, offering visitors a coherent entry point into the regions layered cultural landscapes. A series of thematic developments will structure the expanded Sargaalaya ecosystem. The Literature City will position Malabar as a living literary landscape through writers retreats, multilingual libraries, translation and publishing labs, literary residencies, and immersive experiences linking literature with place, memory, and social history. The Kalari Village, rooted in the martial traditions of Kadathanad, will integrate training, performance, research, wellness, and interpretation through traditional arenas, therapy centres, and an interactive martial arts museum. The project places strong emphasis on the documentation and preservation of performing arts, supported by digital archives, performance-capture studios, and immersive experience centres for art forms such as Theyyam, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, and Mappila songs. A Living Heritage Programme will support artists through apprenticeships, fellowships, residencies, and contemporary collaborations, ensuring continuity alongside creative evolution. Sargaalaya is envisioned as a year-round cultural destination with robust performance infrastructure, including open-air amphitheatres, indoor auditoriums, flexible venues, and artist residency facilities. Regular performances, curated weekend programmes, and four large-scale annual cultural productions will ensure sustained activation. A flagship attraction, Malabar Symphony, is proposed as a large-scale light-and-sound hybrid immersive storytelling experience narrating Malabars maritime history, resistance movements, ecological consciousness, and cultural evolution. Conceived as a thirty-five-minute production staged twice daily, Malabar Symphony is proposed to be developed in collaboration with leading national and international artists, with concept and direction by Revathy, screenplay and narrative by Shankar Ramakrishnan, music composition by A.R. Rahman, sound design by Resul Pookkutty, technical direction by Alphons, theatre direction by Royston Abel, animation and visual effects by Aravind, and voice performances by distinguished artists including Mammootty, Manju Warrier, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Anoop Menon, Sayonara Philip, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. A dedicated Childrens Cultural and Experiential Zone will offer play-based learning rooted in Malabars cultural narratives and ecological contexts, integrating creative activity spaces, nature-linked exploration, and water-based learning experiences. Complementing this are structured workshops and creative learning programmes across crafts, music, theatre, movement, painting, and visual arts, catering to students, artists, tourists, and cultural professionals. The development adopts a hub-and-spoke tourism model, positioning Sargaalaya as the central orientation and interpretation hub for integrated cultural, riverine, coastal, literary, martial, and culinary circuits across Malabar. River-based journeys and water experiences will function as experiential corridors, foregrounding ecology, heritage, and local livelihoods. The ecosystem further includes curated food tourism and culinary experiences, including festivals and a floating restaurant rooted in Malabar cuisine; a handloom, design, and retail zone supporting innovation and contemporary applications of traditional textiles; a vibrant flea market strengthening the informal cultural economy; and facilities for social, cultural, and community events, conferences, exhibitions, destination weddings, and themed cultural ceremonies. To enable deeper immersion, the project proposes on-site accommodation and stay facilities designed in harmony with the landscape and local architectural traditions, supporting multi-day cultural tourism, artist residencies, research stays, and family travel. Through this integrated approach, the upcoming phase of Sargaalaya positions culture as core infrastructure for development, envisioning a globally relevant model for experiential, responsible, and knowledge-driven cultural tourism that interprets Malabar for contemporary and international audiences. www.sargaalaya.in Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village Iringal About ULCCS Ltd. Founded in 1925 by social reformer Vagbhatananda Guru, the Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society Ltd. (ULCCS) is among Indias most respected worker cooperatives. With 18,000+ employees, 7,500+ completed projects, and global recognitionincluding a World No. 2 ranking in the Industry & Utilities sector by the World Cooperative Monitor for 3 yearsULCCS stands as a UN-recognised model for ethical, inclusive, and quality-driven development. If you are looking for one unforgettable cultural recommendation this season, SIACF 2025 at Sargaalaya is it.
CAT Result 2025 News Live: Where, how to check IIM CAT scorecard online when released
IIM Kozhikode has not yet announced the CAT 2025 results. The exam took place on November 30, 2025. The answer key was released on December 4, and objections were accepted until December 10.
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IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 final answer key, with only one objection accepted. Candidates can now anticipate the release of their scorecards, marking the next step towards the Written Ability Test, Personal Interview, and Group Discussion stages of the admission process.
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IIM Kozhikode will soon release the CAT 2025 result of 2.58 lakh candidates at the iimcat.ac.in. Check here latest and live updates on CAT exam result 2025 including cut offs, toppers and IIM selection criteria here:
CAT 2025 Result: IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 final answer key, with results expected between December 19 and December 29, 2025 on iimcat.ac.in. This follows the submission and evaluation of 187 objections, with only one challenge accepted. Candidates can now anticipate the release of their scorecards, paving the way for the next stages of the selection process.
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CAT result 2025 expected to be released soon at iimcat.ac.in: Direct link to download here
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode is set to announce CAT 2025 results soon on its official portal, iimcat.ac.in. The results, reflecting scaled scores and percentiles, will form the basis for shortlisting candidates for WAT, GD, and PI at IIMs and participating institutes. Aspirants are advised to check scorecards carefully and rely only on official updates.
Watch: Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Kochi after tyre failure
A major aviation mishap was averted after an Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode was diverted to Kochi following a technical snag mid-air. Post-landing checks confirmed that both right-side tyres had burst.
Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing at Kochi
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CAT final answer key 2025 released at iimcat.ac.in: Direct link to download here
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 final answer key on iimcat.ac.in, concluding the post-exam objection process. Conducted on November 30 across three shifts, the exam saw 187 objections reviewed by experts, with only one challenge accepted. The final key now clears the way for score normalisation and results.
Air India Express' Emergency Landing In Cochin Over Landing Gear Issues
An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode with 160 passengers carried out an emergency landing at the Cochin International Airport here on Thursday due to issues involving its landing gear and tyre failure, an official said.
Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing
KOCHI, Dec 18: A Kozhikode-bound Air India Express flight with 160 passengers made a precautionary landing at the airport here on Thursday due to issues involving the aircrafts tyres, an airline official said. An Air India Express spokesperson said that the Jeddah-Kozhikode flight was diverted to the Cochin International Airport and made a precautionary landing due to suspected damage to the aircrafts tyre likely caused by a foreign object on the runway at Jeddah airport. The aircraft landed safely in [] The post Jeddah-Kozhikode AI Express Flight Makes Precautionary Landing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Air India express jet makes safe landing in Kochi amidst gear trouble
Kochi: An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode with 160 passengers carried out an emergency landing at the Cochin International Airport here on Thursday due to issues involving its landing gear and tyre failure, an official said. The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), in a statement, said that it successfully facilitated the safe 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 .
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IIM CAT final answer key 2025 expected to be released soon at iimcat.ac.in: Check details here
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) is set to release the CAT 2025 final answer key soon, following the evaluation of objections raised against the provisional key. This definitive key will guide score calculation and percentile determination, marking the final step before results. Candidates can access it on iimcat.ac.in and should monitor the portal for updates.
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