CPI(M) to fight ED move against Pinarayi Vijayan legally, politically
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 8 (IANS) The CPI(M) in Kerala is gearing up to fight, both legally and politically, the Enforcement Directorates move to pave the way for a corruption case against former two-time Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. State party secretary M.V.Govindan on Tuesday said the party will defend Vijayan legally and politically. The EDs latest action threatens to cast a shadow over the partys extended state committee meeting being held at Kozhikode over three days starting on Saturday to discuss organisational shortcomings and corrective measures. The ED has submitted a report to the Director General of Police under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, seeking action under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The report contains details of the evidence allegedly unearthed during the agencys investigation into the monthly payment case. The ED has also sought action against his son-in-law, P.A.Mohammed Riyas, a party MLA, and his wife, Veena T. The EDs move could have wider implications for the case. Registration of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act would enable the agency to proceed with further action in the monthly payment case. The ED has alleged that Exalogic Solutions received Rs 2.78 crore from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) without providing any services in return. The agency has taken the view that the transaction falls within the ambit of money laundering. The immediate question is how the state government will respond to the EDs recommendation. The police will have to take a position on the demand to register an FIR, potentially putting the government in a politically sensitive situation. State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the State Police Chief would submit his views to the Home Secretary, following which the matter would come before him and be discussed with the Chief Minister before a decision is taken. The development has already triggered a political attack from Revolutionary Socialist Party MP N.K. Premachandran. He said the EDs move was based on clear evidence and that what had emerged so far was only the tip of the iceberg. This is a new experience in left-wing politics. The CPI(M) must take a stand on the issue and make its position clear. What has emerged against a senior leader is a serious corruption allegation, Premachandran said. He alleged that all of Vijayans arguments had collapsed and Vijayan was not responding to the allegations raised by the ED. The CPI(M) cannot escape responsibility. More cases will emerge, Premachandran said. For the CPI(M), the timing is particularly uncomfortable, with the extended state committee meeting examining the reasons for the partys electoral setback and discussing measures for course correction. The ED action against its top leader is now set to add a major political dimension to those deliberations.
CPI(M) Keralam State committee unanimously passes report on steps to strengthen party: Govindan
He says extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13, 2026 will discuss both the central committees review of the election results and the State committees report with a view to preparing a practical action plan for course correction
Slurry from quarry pollutes Cherupuzha in Kozhikode
Slurry tank at a granite quarry reportedly burst, discharging waste into the Cherupuzha. Drinking water sources and bathing spots along the riverbank have reportedly become unfit for use.
CPI(M) Takes Unusual Steps to Prevent Leaks Ahead of Key Meeting
CPI(M) requests leaders to share call details to prevent leaks before a critical meeting in Kozhikode, raising concerns among members. CPI(M) Takes Unusual Steps to Prevent Leaks Ahead of Key Meeting
CPI-M gets wary of leaks ahead of Kerala unit's crucial Kozhikode meet
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 8 (IANS) The CPI-M, increasingly wary of confidential discussions finding their way outside the party, appears to have taken an unusual step to plug information leaks ahead of its crucial three-day extended Kerala state Committee meeting beginning in Kozhikode on Saturday. According to party sources, members of the Thiruvananthapuram district leadership have been asked to sign consent forms authorising the disclosure of their telephone call details to the party, in what is understood to be an effort to identify the source of any leakage of confidential discussions. The move, if confirmed, would mark an extraordinary extension of the party's traditional emphasis on secrecy surrounding its internal deliberations. The forms were reportedly circulated among district secretariat members recently. The format is understood to contain an authorisation by the individual to the telephone service provider to furnish call details. The leadership has also warned that strict action would follow if confidential party discussions were leaked. The reported move comes at a particularly sensitive time for the CPI-M. The party had gone into the 2026 Assembly election expecting Pinarayi Vijayan to secure a historic third consecutive term, but suffered a severe electoral setback instead. The defeat has since triggered considerable restlessness within the organisation, with questions being raised over the party's political strategy, organisational functioning, and leadership. The extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode, spread over three days from Saturday, assumes significance against this backdrop. With a large section of the party leadership expected to participate, the discussions are likely to include a detailed assessment of the electoral defeat. Leaks from party meetings have become a growing concern with the proliferation of mobile phones and other electronic devices. Meetings that were once conducted with considerable secrecy have increasingly become vulnerable to information being transmitted outside almost instantly. The CPI-M itself has, in the past, used technological evidence, including phone records, while acting against leaders and workers for alleged violations of party discipline. The latest reported move suggests that technology may now be turning inward, as the party seeks to guard the confidentiality of its own deliberations. However, the move has reportedly caused unease among a section of leaders, who feel that seeking such consent amounts to an extraordinary measure. They are understood to be considering bringing the issue to the attention of senior state and central leaders.
Head of Zamorin's family of Kozhikode passes away
Mr. Raja was a resident of Chinthavalappu in Kozhikode City. He took charge as the head of the family in June 2025 after the demise of K.C. Ramachandran Raja, a management expert, whose tenure at the helm spanned only a couple of months.
MYL Kozhikode district conference from September 9 to 11
Anchored by the central slogan Youths Correction in Times of Injustice, the three-day event, Insaaf Bagh, will feature leadership camps, delegate sessions, panel interactions, and cultural presentations.
MYL Kozhikode district conference from September 9 to 11
Anchored by the central slogan Youths Correction in Times of Injustice, the three-day event, Insaaf Bagh, will feature leadership camps, delegate sessions, panel interactions, and cultural presentations.
Medical college students in Kozhikode seek better hostel facilities
Students stage token protest on the campus, demanding that steps be taken to open the new hostel buildings whose construction has already been completed
Medical college students in Kozhikode seek better hostel facilities
Students stage token protest on the campus, demanding that steps be taken to open the new hostel buildings whose construction has already been completed
Vacant government land yet to be tapped for public parking in Kozhikode
Proposals submitted earlier by the Traffic Police and the Revenue department to identify and utilise vacant revenue land for parking have not made much progress
Main agenda of meeting is to discuss the debacle of LDF and CPI(M) in Assembly elections and devise ways to rejuvenate cadre
Who is Athira Suresh, the NIT Calicut grad who left ExxonMobil for the Indian Army?
Lieutenant Athira Suresh from Kozhikode, Kerala, was commissioned into the Indian Army on September 5, 2026, after leaving her job as a Project Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil. A Civil Engineering graduate from NIT Calicut, she joins a family with three generations of military service. She trained at OTA Gaya's SSC Technical (Women) course, part of a passing-out parade that commissioned 595 new officers across two academies that day.
Making the community integral to palliative care
How Kozhikode-based organisation pioneered affordable and sustainable care for patients with life-limiting illnesses
School games in Kozhikode from October 25
Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen, who opened the organising committee of the event on Sunday, said that it was being held in the district after a gap of 15 years
Kozhikode Corporation recalls medicines nearing expiry after councillors raise concerns
Medicines have already been taken back from five health centres and will be replaced. The recall process is expected to be completed by September 7.
IIM-K Director Debashis Chatterjee says the enthusiasm and inquisitiveness shown by the Cabinet, along with its ability to connect ideas with policy and performance, made the engagement particularly meaningful
Reimagining Keralam workshop at IIM-Kozhikode concludes
The gathering brought forth ideas for new initiatives in economic growth, fiscal stability, health and well-being, climate resilience, entrepreneurship, skill development, higher education, and Keralams global standing, all the while upholding the States human-centric development model
Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister Elma Aveiro Visits Keralam, Inaugurates Jewellery
Elma Aveiro received a warm welcome from the people of Kozhikode during her visit to the showroom
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Keralam CM, Cabinet to skip press interaction at IIM Kozhikode citing tight schedule, security
Kerala Council of Ministers start leadership retreat at IIM Kozhikode
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Health Minister to inaugurate new SFHS facility in Kozhikode on September 5
The new building will be opened on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode.
Bihar native arrested for 50-crore school project fraud in Keralam
According to police officials, the accused targeted a Kozhikode businessman and his associate by promising to secure the fund to set up educational institutions in various parts of Keralam
Needle found in infant's body, medical negligence alleged
Parents of a one-year-old girl have alleged medical negligence after a needle was found lodged near her ribs, suspected to have been left during treatment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital in June 2025. The needle was surgically removed in July 2026 at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, prompting the family to file a complaint and seek action from the State Health Minister. Hospital authorities have initiated an inquiry into the matter.
Ministers Begin 2-Day Strategic Leadership Retreat at IIM Kozhikode
The programme, titled 'Reimagining Keralam', brings together the state's political leadership, IIM Kozhikode faculty and international experts to discuss issues that will shape the state's future
KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal
Kerala Grama Panchayat Association calls for field-level verification of the proposed boundaries in Kozhikode district. It urges the government to address local concerns before finalising the notification.
12 respite care centres proposed under Anbu Veedu project in Kozhikode
The project under the Social Justice department offers temporary accommodation for those who suffer from autism, intellectual disabilities, neuro-development disorders, and bedridden patients when their caregivers need a break from their duties
ED conducts searches across multiple districts in Keralam in two separate drug cases
Searches conducted at four locations linked to the accused in the suspected hybrid ganja case; houses of four accused in Kozhikode also searched; searches relate to the seizure of nearly 17 kg of suspected hybrid ganja in Ernakulam in June and 949.26 grams of suspected MDMA at Calicut airport in October last year
New building for School of Family Health Studies under KUHS to be opened in Kozhikode on September 5
The new facility is located on the campus of the Government Medical College, Kozhikode. It aims to promote the health of society by ensuring the health and well-being of families.
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Kerala Plans Port City Development, Light Metro And New Airport Link For Kozhikode
Civil Police Officer in Kozhikode suspended for 'misusing official position during spa visit
Inquiry reportedly finds that accused availed of spa services without payment. He is also alleged to have asked for money, saying that it was to be handed over to a superior officer for permitting uninterrupted operations of spa
Former Kozhikode DCC president M. Veerankutty no more
He was also the first chairperson of the Kerala State Minorities Commission
Elderly businessman burnt to death as car catches fire following crash in Kozhikode
According to police sources, the car lost control while descending a steep slope and hit a structure near a roadside transformer before crashing into a wall; the vehicle caught fire soon after
Smuggled liquor, bullets seized from rented house in Kozhikode district
The man who took the house on rent has been taken into custody
Mappilapattu composer Kozhikode Aboobacker passes away
He worked along with the legendary composer of melodies in Malayalam cinema, M.S. Baburaj, and had accompanied K.J. Yesudas when he first performed in Kozhikode
State Teachers Awards, Srestha Vidyalaya Puraskaram announced in Keralam
Awards will be given away at Kozhikode on September 5
Kozhikode Mayor assures steps to prevent diversion of Central Market funds
The Corporation plans to convene a meeting next week to discuss the issue. The Mayor says steps are being taken to expedite the project and ensure that the funds are not lost.
Parent objects to daughter receiving prize from Sriram Venkitaraman at Kozhikode event
The incident occurred at a private swimming pool complex in Cherootty Nagar afternoon after a triathlon a multi-sport race combining swimming, running and cycling
Protests after Gaur kills Kerala man, kin dies of heart attack
A man was killed by a gaur in Kozhikode, Kerala, followed by the death of his relative from a heart attack. Villagers are refusing to cremate the bodies until the government assures action against wild gaurs, demanding compensation and elimination of the animals from residential areas.
Four held over attack on police officer inKeralams Kozhikode
The attack reportedly took place during police inspection at Mananchira Square
Woman passenger held with suspected ganja in Keralams Kozhikode
Police suspect woman procured stock from Andhra Pradesh
Third suspect arrested in Kozhikode youths abduction
The complainant was a 23-year-old youth from Kozhikode, who was reportedly held captive, assaulted and threatened with the circulation of private images unless his family paid 8 lakh
Gaur attack death fuels farmers ire at Vilangad in Keralams Kozhikode
Protesters allege that operation of Rapid Response Teams and forest watchers remains ineffective to counter the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the upland areas of Kozhikode district
A joint inspection conducted recently by the Food Safety department and the Kozhikode Corporations Health wing found several lapses in the way food was stored and served at stalls at the Beach Food Street
Three students drown in Keralams Kozhikode
Police transfers over clash at mosque in Keralams Kozhikode draw criticism
Five officers, including Chombala Station House Officer P.P. Shameel, were transferred after allegations surfaced over their alleged lapses in handling the situation
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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 Executive (C.A.R.E) posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 16 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
Drug pusher posing as Sub Inspector arrested in Keralams Kozhikode
The accused, identified as Rojith, was found in possession of an air pistol, handcuffs, a fake police identity card, and a photograph of himself dressed in a police uniform. posed as a Sub-Inspector attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force
Kochi Corporation commissions digital streetlight survey to plug asset register gaps
The agency, which manages streetlights for the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode Corporations, is expected to launch the survey by the first week of September after consultations with the KSEB
KEAM 2026: MBBS candidates asked to report at Kozhikode medical college
KEAM 2026: MBBS candidates asked to report at Kozhikode medical college
Onam Festival Fever Grips Kerala
From Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, Kozhikode, and Thrissur, the excitement was palpable, especially during the traditional Uthrada Pachil rush on the eve of Thiru Onam, which keeps vegetable, grocery, and flower markets bustling
Week-long Onam celebrations begin in Kozhikode
A dance performance by Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and a comedy show by Hareesh Kanaran and Nirmal Palazhi will be staged on August 25
More free parking spots identified to ease Onam rush in Kozhikode city
Police have identified 25 locations offering free parking for over 2,495 cars and deployed special squads to remove illegally parked vehicles. The measures are expected to ease pressure on the citys roads during the festival season
More free parking spots identified to ease Onam rush in Kozhikode city
Police have identified 25 locations offering free parking for over 2,495 cars and deployed special squads to remove illegally parked vehicles. The measures are expected to ease pressure on the citys roads during the festival season
Digital mapping of rivulets, other water sources completed in Keralams Kunnamangalam block panchayat
The initiative, claimed to be the first such organised attempt by a local body in Kozhikode district, has provided a scientific record of the water resources and their present condition, while also bringing local knowledge into the conservation process
UDF MPs from Keralam seek BJPs response on bifurcation of Palakkad railway division
Kozhikode MP asks Union Minister Suresh Gopi to comment on the issue; UDF MPs plan to stage a fast outside Divisional Railway Managers office at Palakkad on August 26 in protest
Kozhikode beach fire station returns to original location
The move comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay responses to emergencies in key commercial areas such as S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam, where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high
Shifting of Onam fair venue kicks up a row in Keralams Kozhikode
CPI says a large number of people depend on the fair for their purchases, and shifting the venue to make way for Onam celebrations is condemnable
Mangaluru under Mysuru railway division: Kozhikode MP seeks reversal of new order
M.K. Raghavan termed the Railway Boards August 21 order unjust and said it would seriously undermine railway development in the Malabar region
Gold fraud: Traders in Kozhikode flay continued delay in arrest of suspect
The protesters aligned under the Kammath Lane Gold and Silver Merchants Association who observed a half-day shutdown on Saturday demanded that the investigation be handed over to a senior police officer or an SIT to get the deserving attention
Kozhikode teen cycles to Kashmir in 42 days
Covering thousands of kilometres in just 42 days, 19-year-old C.V. Masin Muhammed undertook the journey to fulfil a dream he had harboured since his Class X days.
ED Finds Hawala Trail In CMRL-Exalogic Pay-Off Case Involving Pinarayi Vijayan
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 18 conducted searches at nine premises in Kozhikode as part of its money laundering investigation into alleged corporate fraud and bribe payments by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), including payments allegedly made to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, the now-defunct company owned by T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala [] The post ED Finds Hawala Trail In CMRL-Exalogic Pay-Off Case Involving Pinarayi Vijayans Daughter Veena appeared first on The Commune .
Alleged Derogatory Post About PM Modi
Kozhikode Cyber Crime Police Arrest Transgender Makeup Artist Janmoni Das
Celebrity Makeup Artist Arrested Over Controversial Remarks About Prime Minister Modi
Kozhikode, August 20: A well-known makeup artist, Janmoni Das, was arrested by Kozhikode city cyber police on Thursday. This followed allegations of making derogatory comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, Heeraben, during a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Janmoni was later released on bail, as the charges against her are bailable. ... Read more Celebrity Makeup Artist Arrested Over Controversial Remarks About Prime Minister Modi
Kozhikode gears up for Onam celebrations
The festivities will officially kick off on August 22 with an Onam Pookkalam (floral carpet) competition, organised by the Onam celebrations committee led by K. Jayanth, MLA, as chairman, and District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty as general convener.
Kozhikode gears up for Onam celebrations
The festivities will officially kick off on August 22 with an Onam Pookkalam (floral carpet) competition, organised by the Onam celebrations committee led by K. Jayanth, MLA, as chairman, and District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty as general convener.
Deliveries at Keralams Kozhikode Government Women and Childrens Hospital decline
According to Health department, there were a total of 5,201 deliveries (2,729 normal and 2,472 C-section) in 2020-21. This number came down to 2,238 (1,387 normal and 851 C-section) in 2025-26. A large number of people from the urban areas of Kozhikode are dependant on the hospital
ED searches nine premises in Kozhikode in CMRL-Exalogic PMLA case
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91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralams Kozhikode
The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of 1 lakh and a trophy
Beyond Words photo exhibition begins in Keralams Kozhikode
The exhibition features around 30 photographs by photojournalists from various dailies in Kozhikode
CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralams Kozhikode alleging theft
CWC directs District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) to conduct inquiry and take appropriate action; boy and family provided counselling before he was shifted to a temporary shelter
CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralams Kozhikode alleging theft
CWC directs District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) to conduct inquiry and take appropriate action; boy and family provided counselling before he was shifted to a temporary shelter
Synthetic drug trafficking: Excise arrests seven more in Keralams Kozhikode
Two persons were earlier arrested following the seizure of 3 kg of MDMA from a car at Pantheerankavu
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Onam rush: Action plan ready for stringent traffic enforcement from August 20 in Kozhikode city
As per the latest action plan, special squads will be deployed for implementing the new regulations, which will be in forcefrom August 20 to 31.Arrangements are also in place to track violations using digital cameras and drones.
High waves along Kerala coast: Kozhikode Collector bans entry to beaches
Under orders issued by District Collector M. S. Madhavikutty, entry to all seafronts in the district is strictly prohibited from midnight on August 19 until midnight on August 20. The ban applies to tourists, local visitors, and seaside vendors alike.
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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Admin. Associate post. The online application process will be conducted from 17 August 2026 to 06 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, iimk.ac.in.
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
Police record UDF leaders statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row
The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independence Day ceremony.
Ensure functional internal committees at all workplaces: KWC chairperson
Speaking after a sitting of the KWC at the Kozhikode Collectorate conference hall, P. Sathidevi said all government offices and private institutions should have functional internal committees and details of the committees should be prominently displayed.
Goethe-Zentrum expands to north Keralam with new examination centre in Kozhikode
The facility aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for certified German language qualifications among students and young professionals across the Malabar region
AILU demands dedicated SC/ST court in Kozhikode
The demand was raised at the unit conference of the AILU Kozhikode City Committee, which noted that the absence of a designated SC/ST court in the district was causing delays in the disposal of such cases
Father dies after alleged assault by son during argument over alcohol addiction in Keralas Kozhikode
Police say accused is suspected of committing the offence under the influence of synthetic drug
High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode
Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined
Police record BJP councillors statement; no FIR registered yet
