Man held on charge of sexually assaulting minor girl in Kozhikode
Regional Science Centre in Kozhikode opens state-of-the-art fun science gallery
Spanning an area of 900 sq ft, the updated facility features 34 interactive exhibits designed to combine education with entertainment. The gallery is aimed at making complex scientific concepts accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for visitors of all age groups.
Railways step up checks to prevent firecracker transport during festive season
Special focus is being directed towards key junction stations, including Pollachi Junction, Palakkad Junction, Shoranur Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
Donors flag online fraud targeting patients in need of blood in Keralams Kozhikode
Fraudsters reportedly contact people responding to urgent requirements for blood, offer to donate and then seek advance online payments towards travel expenses and other costs. They allegedly disappear after receiving the money without turning up for blood donation
Kozhikode to host MERGE FUTURE 2027 business and technology summit in January
Summit aims to generate 10,000 crore in IT-related turnover, create 50,000 jobs by 2030
Vigilance panel formed in Kozhikode district
To ensure broad public participation, the committee also incorporates representatives from various sectors, including elected public representatives, residents associations, human rights bodies, consumer protection forums, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), major colleges, and political parties.
ISL 2026/27: Churchill Brothers seek home response against unbeaten NorthEast United
Digital Desk | Margao, Nov 4 (IANS) Churchill Brothers SC will play host to NorthEast United FC in the match starting Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Thursday. The top-flight newcomers will look to steady their campaign after suffering back-to-back defeats, while the undefeated visitors arrive in Goa aiming to build on their momentum and push for the summit of the table. Churchill Brothers made an impressive start to their ISL campaign with a 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC, but have since suffered a 0-4 defeat to East Bengal FC and a 2-3 loss to Punjab FC. Despite conceding seven goals across those two outings, the Red Machines have shown attacking promise through Sebastin Gutirrez, who has scored three times in as many appearances. However, defensive errors have proved costly. Head coach Dimitris Dimitriou acknowledged that individual mistakes have hurt his side and hopes his players can respond in front of their home supporters. I hope we are able to make fewer mistakes in the next game, and we give the happiness and the smiles back to our fans and our management, Dimitriou said. The Churchill coach is also aware of the challenge awaiting his side, with NorthEast arriving unbeaten and having collected eight points from four matches. Assessing the Highlanders, Dimitriou described them as a very good opponent, and a very hard team. His side will need greater defensive discipline against a team that has scored six goals so far this season. NorthEast United, meanwhile, have been one of the standout teams of the early campaign. Sitting second in the standings after four matches, the Highlanders are coming off a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC, where a 93rd-minute equaliser denied them all three points. Driven by Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie and winger Jithin MS, Juan Benali's side have combined attacking threat with defensive resilience, conceding just twice so far in the league. Head coach Benali, however, is wary of the threat Churchill can pose. The Spaniard highlighted the hosts' pressing, intensity and set-piece threat, while also defending their performance in the 0-4 defeat to East Bengal. We know Churchill Brothers is a team who press you all the time, who doesn't let you play and when they get the ball, it's a very good team. They have good players, they look to hurt, good in set pieces, it's a competitive team, Benali said. This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in the modern league era. Their only previous encounter took place in the 2023 Super Cup in Kozhikode, a chaotic nine-goal thriller where NorthEast United secured a memorable 6-3 victory.
Alleged attack on lifeguards at Kozhikode beach: Two from Karnataka arrested
The incident took place at Kozhikode beach on June 3, when a group of visitors allegedly assaulted lifeguards who had warned them against entering the sea beyond the designated safety limits
No end in sight to plight of thalassemia patients in Kozhikode
Patients are forced to buy leukocyte filter sets paying around 1,200 per piece from a private company in Ernakulam, say public health activists
IFL 2026/27: Samaleswari SC set for historic home debut against Dempo SC
Digital Desk | Rourkela, Nov 4 (IANS) Samaleswari SC will make their home debut as they face Goan heavyweights Dempo SC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026/27 season at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday. Playing their debut campaign, Samaleswari SC showed a good account of themselves in their first-ever match, going down 2-3 narrowly to former I-League champions Gokulam Kerala FC in Kozhikode after conceding in the seventh minute of injury time. Argentine forward Pereyra Diaz emerged as the standout performer against Gokulam Kerala, constantly testing the opposing goalkeeper with sharp efforts before converting his late penalty, while winger Sahil Harijan provided a persistent spark with his driving runs and chance creation down the left flank. Head coach Abdul Azim Siddique, with a squad featuring 14 players with Indian national team experience across levels alongside a strong local contingent, highlighted how hosting IFL matches in Rourkela will provide a vital platform for organic talent in the state. I am very happy that the IFL is here in Rourkela because the organic talent developed in Odisha previously did not have a platform and had to go to Kolkata or other states to play, Samaleswari SC head coach Abdul Azim Siddique said. Under the vision of our chairperson Jayanarayan Mishra to develop Odisha football, we have 10 players from Odisha in our squad, including five graduates from the Maa Samaleswari Sports Academy in Sambalpur, alongside local talents like Vicky Oram, Roshan Panna, Samir Murmu, and Sahil Harijan, he said. Speaking on the balance of his roster and the significance of playing 10 home matches in the state, Siddique added, Because the competition at the national level is very high, we have also brought in five foreign players; two of whom have represented their countries and 14 players who have represented India at the national level. Playing home-and-away matches across the country is the best way to develop football. There is a big difference between watching on television and watching in the stadium, and this platform will inspire the next generation of local players to reach the Indian national team, he added. Samaleswari SC midfielder and former India U-17 FIFA World Cup captain Kiyam Amarjit Singh echoed his coach's call for the local fans to back the team on their home bow. Having the IFL take place for the first time in Rourkela and Sambalpur is a great platform for football in the region, Kiyam Amarjit Singh said. When fans come to the stadium to support us and see local Odia players competing alongside foreign signings from countries like Argentina and Ghana, it builds a strong sporting culture. We are grateful for the support on our opening home matchday and hope the fans turn out in numbers to back the team. Dempo SC travelled to Odisha with a dramatic victory in their first match of the season. The Golden Eagles secured a 1-0 win over debutants FC Bengaluru United in Fatorda, courtesy of an eighth-minute stoppage-time header from Ghanaian defender Uzziel Yaw Asomaning Budu. Despite dominating possession for large spells, Dempo had to wait until the final moments to break down a resolute Bengaluru defence, a testament to their persistence. Budu proved to be the decisive figure, not only anchoring the defence but rising highest to head home the stoppage-time winner, while Bagkar provided a constant creative spark with his probing runs down the left flank and goalkeeper Bhattacharjee made a crucial second-half intervention to secure the clean sheet. Guided by head coach Samir Naik, the Goan outfit is looking to become more clinical in front of goal while showing full respect to a resilient Samaleswari side. Overall, the entire team played well in our opening game; we had good ball possession, created several chances, and stayed organised defensively to get the three points, Dempo SC head coach Samir Naik said. We know we can do better in converting our opportunities. Some of the new players take a little time to adjust, but I strongly believe we have players who can change the game on their own, and I have full trust that we will improve with every match. Assessing the challenge posed by Samaleswari SC and the travel to Rourkela, Naik added, All teams in this league are equal, and there are no favourites. Samaleswari were 2-0 down in their first match, fought back to 2-2, and only lost in injury time, and they have good players who have proven themselves at the ISL level. It was a long journey for us to get here, though the playing conditions are quite similar to Goa, and as professionals we are ready. Aside from Amay Morajkar, who trained individually today and will be assessed tomorrow, the squad is fit, he added. Dempo SC defender Pruthvesh Pednekar reiterated the positive mood in the dressing room ahead of their first away test. Everyone is working hard in training, and the mood in the camp is very positive after getting the three points in our first game, Pruthvesh Pednekar said. In the opener, we controlled possession well and kept pushing until the final minute to get our reward. We are fully focused on executing the coach's plan tomorrow and fighting to bring home all three points. Statistically, the match brings together two sides that were involved in stoppage-time drama on the opening weekendSamaleswari conceding a 90+7th-minute winner after scoring twice in the final 15 minutes (75' and 90'), and Dempo netting the latest goal of Matchday 1 in the 98th minute (90+8'). Dempo also demonstrated strong control on the ball in their opener, commanding 70 per cent possession and stringing together nearly 250 passes in the first half alone, whereas Samaleswari proved dangerous in the second half after the hour mark, generating a flurry of shots on target to erase a two-goal deficit. With Samaleswari SC eager to mark their historic Odisha home bow with their first points of the campaign, and Dempo SC looking to build on their dramatic opening-day victory, Thursday's clash in Rourkela promises a compelling contest.
Searches at locations in cities, including Kochi, Kozhikode and Chennai, linked to R. Premkumar, founding member and de facto chairman and managing director of BLM, and some others
School teacher from Keralams Kozhikode held for alleged sexual assault
A song or two for the reconstruction of Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode
Cultural activists urge Corporation to expedite reconstruction of the demolished 1,200-seat auditorium
Nirmalam campaign launched in Keralams Kozhikode Corporation
The campaign aims at bringing about a comprehensive transformation in waste management through public participation
IIM Kozhikode Public Relations Executive Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has released the official notification for the post of Public Relations Executive. The last date to apply online is 23 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iimk.ac.in.
Termination of NHM staffs job contract likely to affect services in govt. hospitals in Keralam
Job contracts of 1,495 temporary staff working under the National Health Mission have been terminated from October 31; ninety-nine people have lost their jobs in Kozhikode district alone
Termination of NHM staffs job contract likely to affect services in govt. hospitals in Keralam
Job contracts of 1,495 temporary staff working under the National Health Mission have been terminated from October 31; ninety-nine people have lost their jobs in Kozhikode district alone
Kozhikode drinking water projects to be reviewed ahead of summer
The initiative follows instructions from the State government to address mounting public complaints about drinking water shortages in various Assembly constituencies
Home Ministry expands FRRO framework for better management of foreign nationals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry highlighted on Monday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the institutional framework for management of foreign nationals has been strengthened through expansion of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs), to establish an office in all state capitals by 2027. In a statement issued by the Ministry, senior officials said that there has been a substantial increase in the number of foreigners visiting India for tourism, medical and education purposes, and there is a need to appoint FRROs in all states. This will ensure service accessibility, enhance regulatory compliance and promote India as an attractive destination. Identifying this need, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the establishment of FRROs in all state capitals by 2027, the statement said. Pursuant to the above directions of the Union Home Minister, five new FRROs have been set up in the capitals of five states since 2025, said the statement. Three FRRO offices at Jaipur, Chandigarh and Guwahati were established in 2025. Earlier, these were under the jurisdiction of the FRRO offices located at Delhi, Amritsar and Kolkata, respectively, it said. This year two new FRRO offices have been established in the state capitals, namely, Aizawl (Mizoram) and Amravati (Andhra Pradesh). Earlier, Aizawl was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Kolkata, whereas Amravati was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Hyderabad, it said. Recently, three new FRRO offices, namely Kohima (Nagaland), Agartala (Tripura) and Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) were notified. Earlier, Kohima and Agartala were under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Kolkata, whereas Bhubaneshwar was under the jurisdiction of FRRO, Hyderabad, said the statement. The total number of FRRO offices in the country has now gone up to twenty (20), located at Ahmedabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Aizawl, Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, Chandigarh, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kohima, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai and Trivandrum, it said. The expansion of Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) has a dual focus on facilitating foreigners legitimate travel and stay in India and ensuring effective implementation of immigration laws and security requirements, it said.
Search for Life Partners Brings 7,000 People to Kozhikode Temple
Outside the temple, the queue stretched beyond the premises and crossed two bus stops along the National Highway
Radar systems proposed as part of Union govts initiative under Ministry of Earth Sciences
BLM Chairman Premkumar Accused In New Rs 1.6 Crore Cheating Case
R Premkumar, chairman of BLM credit society, faces a new cheating case of Rs 1.6 crore in Kothamangalam, even as he secured bail in a separate fund diversion case in Kozhikode. The new FIR alleges he induced a woman to invest with promises of high commission. Premkumar claims all cases are false, while BLM representatives deny allegations and assert the society's financial stability.
Youth allegedly stabbed to death in Kozhikode
The incident occurred following a dispute between acquaintances, say police
Expired Remdesivir in Kerala given to Nipah patients, govt orders probe
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan told the Assembly on Thursday, ordering an investigation into whether the use of the expired drug contributed to patient deaths. Replying to a submission in the Assembly, the minister said the medicine had been purchased in 2021 and had an expiry date of May 30, 2023. However, records showed that expired vials were used in 2024 and 2025, including for Nipah patients at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. A medical board has been constituted under the head of the Infectious Diseases Department, Dr Aravind, to examine the matter. The Health Department has also directed the Director of Medical Education and the Director of Health Services to collect details of all patients who received the medicine through the concerned supply channels. The disclosure raises serious questions about drug storage, expiry monitoring and the checks in place before medicines are administered to patients, particularly those suffering from life-threatening infections. According to the details placed before the Assembly, the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL) had purchased 3,000 vials of Remdesivir for Rs 42 lakh on June 3, 2021. The stock expired on May 30, 2023. Records cited in the Assembly indicated that 102 vials were used in 2023-24, 34 in 2024-25 and 10 in 2025-26 after their expiry. The minister also said that 50 vials used during the current financial year had been specially procured from Bahrain on June 12 for a Nipah patient. The investigation will examine whether the expired medicine had any role in the deaths of Nipah patients and whether other recipients suffered adverse effects. The disclosure, however, does not establish a causal link between the use of the medicine and any death. Kerala reported six Nipah cases in 2023, of whom two died. Both patients reported in 2024 died, while two of the three cases in 2025 were fatal. The findings of the medical board are expected to clarify the circumstances under which the expired stock remained in use and whether there were lapses in procurement, distribution or hospital-level monitoring.
IIM Kozhikode Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has released the official notification for the post of Research Assistant. The last date to apply online is 17 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iimk.ac.in.
Saudi airlines announce extra India flights for stranded Indian travellers
Flynas has announced additional flights from Dammam to six Indian destinations: Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kozhikode and Kochi
Kerala Teacher Arrested Over False Worms-in-Food Claim at Sports Meet
Police register a case against an Ernakulam teacher after organisers reportedly found no worms in food served at the State Sports Meet in Kozhikode.
Accessible and affordable public spaces for literary programmes, better coordination of local events and initiatives to encourage young writers sought
Crime Branch records first arrest in PSC exam scam case; Kerala PSC chairperson questioned by SIT
P. Satheesh, who was recently named an accused in the case pertaining to a Kerala State Planning Board examination, was apprehended from his home in Kozhikodeto record the first arrest in the case
Man held with cannabis-infused candies in Kozhikode
The cannabis-infused candies were brought from Uttar Pradesh for sale to students near schools and colleges and to small-scale vendors, say Excise officials
Man stabbed to death in Kozhikode
According to the preliminary police findings, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. during an altercation linked to a gathering involving alcohol consumption
Qatar KMCC heist: Kerala Police collect evidence at airport, accuseds house
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Oct 28 (IANS) Police have continued evidence collection in the alleged robbery of around Rs 8 crore from the Qatar office of the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC), taking the fourth accused to Karipur airport and locations linked to the case. P. Balakrishnan, 60, who surrendered before the Koyilandy police on October 21, was taken to various places by the investigation team led by Circle Inspector R.N. Prashanth. The locations included Karipur International Airport and the house of Bombay Shaji, who is identified as the prime accused in the case. Police also conducted evidence collection at places reportedly linked to the alleged conspiracy. The investigation concerns the theft of 31 lakh Qatari riyals, estimated at around Rs 8 crore, from the KMCC office in Al Thumama, Doha, on September 18, 2025. The strong room locks were allegedly broken using a gas cutter before the cash was taken away. The money was reportedly kept for the KMCC's Sneha Suraksha welfare scheme, intended to support its members and their families. Balakrishnan, a welder and local BJP leader who contested the Koyilandy municipal elections, is the fourth accused in the case. He surrendered after the police registered a case based on a complaint filed by P.K. Abdul Rahim, vice-president of the Qatar KMCC unit. In a statement that emerged after his surrender, Balakrishnan claimed that he had travelled to Qatar on the promise of a job and was forced to break open the strong room. He alleged that others took away the money. His claims are yet to be established in court. Five other persons have been named as accused in the case. Police are continuing efforts to trace those who have not been arrested. The case came into focus after the robbery allegations surfaced nearly a year after the incident. The delay in filing a formal complaint also triggered questions about the handling of the missing funds. The investigation is seeking to establish the roles of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery. The police have not publicly established the full sequence of events or the whereabouts of the entire amount reported stolen. The case has also attracted political attention because Balakrishnan had contested a local election as a BJP candidate. Another political angle in the case is that it has triggered criticism of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-largest ally of the Congress-led UDF, to which the Qatar KMCC is affiliated. The party faced questions over the reported delay of nearly a year in filing a formal police complaint about the theft. Amid the controversy, the IUML expelled Qatar-based businessman Razak Kunnummel, also known as Rotana Razak, from the party and its affiliated organisations The investigation is continuing.
Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty launches SalesX by Virtual Captains in Kozhikode
Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], October 27: Industries and Information Technology Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty launched SalesX by Virtual Captains, an AI-enabled sales platform, at a function held at Raviz Kadavu here on October 24.
IIM Kozhikode Software Engineer Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode), HR Office, has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Software Engineer (.NET). Online applications will be accepted till 15 November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, iimk.ac.in.
Launch of virtual autopsy at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital likely to take time
The Forensic Medicine Department has submitted a detailed list of the facilities to be introduced at the hospital, including the staff to be appointed and the equipment to be installed, to the government
IIM Kozhikode Video Editor Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has released the notification for the post of Video Editor Digital Learning. Eligible candidates can apply online at iimk.ac.in till 08 November 2026.
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.
One killed as off-road vehicle plunges into gorge at Kakkadampoyil in Keralams Kozhikode
The accident took place along the Koodaranhi-Kakkadampoyil route when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid and plunge down the slope
Owner, mahout booked for neglected elephant in Kozhikode
Forest officials find signs of severe malnutrition and chain-related injuries during an inspection at Ekarool near Unnikulam
Kozhikode tourism committees remain inactive, fail to propose development projects
Tourism entrepreneurs flag delays in reconstituting destination management committees and a lack of initiatives to improve infrastructure and promote local culture
IMD issues red alert for three districts in Keralam on October 25
Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are under red alert on October 25, while Idukki and Palakkad are under red alert on October 26
IMD issues red alert for three districts in Keralam on October 25
Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are under red alert on October 25, while Idukki and Palakkad are under red alert on October 26
IMD issues red alert for 5 districts in Keralam on Oct 25, 26
Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are under red alert on October 25
BJP leader surrenders nearly a year after Qatar cash heist
A Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader surrendered to police on Wednesday, October 21, in connection with the alleged theft of 31 lakh Qatari riyals (Rs 8,08,09,239) from the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) office in Doha, according to multiple media reports. Parappil Balakrishnan, a 60-year-old welder from Koyilandy in Kozhikode district, claimed he was 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 .
Man killed in motorcycle-ambulance collision in Kozhikode
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.
Entries invited for college magazine competition
The competition is being organised in association with Federal Bank. The awards will be presented at a function to be held in Kozhikode in January 2027.
Parents arrested over death of infant in Kozhikode
Parents Held Over Infant Daughter's Death
A couple in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been arrested in connection with the murder of their four-month-old daughter in 2025. The father allegedly assaulted the infant for crying, leading to her death, while the mother is accused of concealing the crime. The arrests followed a prolonged investigation after a post-mortem revealed internal injuries.
Two held with suspected MDMA in Kozhikode
Two arrested on charge of abducting, robbing teen in Kozhikode
According to the police, the accused took the youth to the railway gate at Chemmangad, assaulted him and fled with his belongings
Fire breaks out at packing material manufacturing unit of jewellery group in Kozhikode
While no casualties have been reported, the fire caused extensive damage to machinery and stored packing materials
Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada PDF
Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Answer Key 2026 has been released on 22 October by the Kerala Public Service Commission for the examination held on 17 October 2026 under Category Code 571/2025. The provisional answer keys are available in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts. Candidates can download the official PDFs for question paper code 092/2026, check booklet-wise answers, estimate their marks and submit objections through their Kerala PSC OTR profile within the prescribed period.
Delay in reconstruction of Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode worries cultural activists
The hall was demolished in 2025 to make way for a modern, multi-purpose cultural complex
Heavy rain alert in Kerala; services restored after landslide derails train near Parassala
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 22 (IANS) Kerala faces another spell of heavy rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing orange alerts for seven districts until Sunday and warning of isolated very heavy rainfall over the coming days. The latest weather warning comes against the backdrop of a landslide near Parassala that disrupted train services in the early hours of Thursday. Orange alerts have been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Saturday, and Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad on Sunday. The IMD has forecast isolated very heavy rainfall, ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours, in the districts under orange alert. The IMD has also issued yellow alerts for several other districts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, warning of isolated heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are likely to accompany the rain. The State Disaster Management Authority has advised people in hilly and coastal areas to remain vigilant as the wet spell is expected to continue through Sunday. The impact of the rain was evident near Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram district, where a landslide affected railway operations in the early hours of Thursday. Train No. 22619 Bilaspur-Tirunelveli Express was stopped at around 2.19 a.m. in the Neyyattinkara-Parassala section, near Parassala railway station, after a landslide occurred around kilometre 249. The locomotive was subsequently found to have derailed. All passengers and railway personnel were reported safe. Railway authorities immediately arranged a relief locomotive and dispatched an Accident Relief Train, along with personnel and equipment, to carry out restoration work. The Railways later confirmed that the derailed locomotive had been removed and track restoration completed. Train services resumed after the necessary safety inspections. The Mangaluru-bound Parasuram Express departed Parassala and safely passed through the affected section. The IMD defines heavy rainfall as 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to exercise caution and follow official advisories as Kerala braces for more rain over the next few days.
Student run over by train in Kozhikode
Police say she was attempting to cross the railway tracks when the Vande Bharat Express, travelling towards Thiruvananthapuram, struck her
UDF using political power to target SFI leaders in Kozhikode: CPI(M)
Non-bailable sections under the BNS were invoked against SFI district leaders related to a campus incident, says CPI(M) district secretariat
CMRL-Exalogic case: Rema salvo, Chandy flex boards pile pressure on Kerala CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (IANS) Independent MLA K.K. Rema's sharp criticism of the UDF government's handling of the cases against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, coupled with the appearance of pro-Oommen Chandy flex boards in Kottayam, has brought growing discontent over the issue into sharper focus, putting Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in a difficult political position. The latest developments indicate that the objections first raised by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan over the government's legal stand in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving T. Veena, daughter of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, are finding wider resonance within the UDF camp. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Rema questioned the government's position in Vijayan's appeal against the High Court Single Bench order directing registration of an FIR and a Vigilance investigation. While backing the decision to conduct an independent investigation into the evidence handed over by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), she said the subsequent stand taken by the government lawyer before the Division Bench was disappointing and weakened the UDF's stated position against corruption. Rema argued that the government had no obligation to act according to the ED's script, but said the evidence should be examined independently and the law allowed to take its course. She called on the government to consider the criticism constructively. Rema is an independent MLA who won with the support of the Congress-led UDF . Her husband T.P. Chandrasekharan was brutally killed by CPI-M workers in 2012 because he split with CPI(M) and formed his own party at his home turf in Kozhikode. The political undercurrent was also visible in Kottayam, where flex boards appeared at four locations, including Gandhi Square and near the District Congress Committee office. Carrying messages such as We have forgotten nothing, Vijayan and Even if you forget, we will not forget, the boards invoked the memory of Oommen Chandy and the political battles he faced during the previous LDF government's tenure led by Vijayan. The messages reflect the anger of a section of Congress workers who question why Vijayan should receive what they perceive as more favourable treatment than the former Congress Chief Minister Chandy who was targeted. Kuzhalnadan had earlier questioned the government's position, recalling Chandy's appearance before the Justice G. Sivarajan Commission and the political attacks against him. His intervention has helped bring the issue into an open debate within the party. However, Chandy's son and Puthuppally MLA, Chandy Oommen, has urged restraint, saying that the injustice suffered by his father should not become a reason to persecute another person. For Satheesan, the challenge is to defend the government's insistence on an independent, legally sustainable investigation while addressing growing unease among Congress leaders and workers. With criticism extending beyond Kuzhalnadan, the issue is increasingly becoming a test of the UDF government's credibility on corruption and its ability to maintain unity within its own ranks. Vijayan has been asked to appear before the ED at their Kochi office on Friday, while his petition is before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the High Court verdict, which had put Vijayan as first accused in an FIR registered by the Vigilance in the CMRL-Exalogic case.
Regime change in Delhi will happen by voting only, says Prakash Raj
Addressing a protest gathering seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Kozhikode beach, the actor says the regime will be changed through votes, not like Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka
Police trace school teacher who went missing from Kozhikode
She was reportedly staying in a rented house along with a man posing as husband and wife
No valid documents: Bangladeshi national held in Kozhikode
Police said the 44-year-old had been staying in Mundupalam in Kozhikode city for nearly four months as a tree cutter
CBI nabs Kozhikode native involved in cyber fraud
The arrest recorded on October 17 is linked to a cyber fraud case reported in July 2024, in which a Thrissur-based complainant allegedly lost 1 crore after being deceived by individuals posing as FedEx officials and cybercrime police personnel
Illegal spa racket under scrutiny as police widen crackdown in Kozhikode city
A late evening flash inspection conducted by Kozhikode city police on October 17 has led to the closure of 20 such illegally operated units besides issuing of closure notices to six others
Illegal spa racket under scrutiny as police widen crackdown in Kozhikode city
A late evening flash inspection conducted by Kozhikode city police on October 17 has led to the closure of 20 such illegally operated units besides issuing of closure notices to six others
Sexual assault on woman rider: Police nab suspect in Kozhikode city
The police registered a case on the basis of the womans complaint and examined CCTV footage from the scene and neighbouring areas. The footage helped investigators identify the suspect, while a technical examination conducted with the cyber cell assisted in tracing him, the police said
Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers mercy in Kozhikode
Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules permit it only from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers mercy in Kozhikode
Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules permit it only from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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
Keralam: CBI arrests key accused in international cyber fraud and ATM card smuggling case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Muhammed Fasal K, a key accused in an international cyber fraud and ATM card smuggling syndicate, from his residence in Thamarassery, Kozhikode on Saturday. The case relates to a Rs 1.04 crore cyber fraud reported in July 2024, in which a Thrissur-based complainant was allegedly duped by fraudsters posing as FedEx officials and cybercrime police. The victim was forced to transfer Rs 1,04,40,111 on the pretext of verifying his bank account. The CBI investigation uncovered an international network that allegedly purchased debit and ATM cards from young people and students for Rs 3,000 to Rs 7,000 each and smuggled them to Dubai. The cards were allegedly used by foreign associates to withdraw proceeds of cyber fraud. The investigation also revealed that the accused allegedly withdrew money abroad and invested it in real estate across India and smuggled gold in Keralam. He was earlier intercepted at Bengaluru Airport on May 13, 2026, w...
Woman Loses Rs 1.35 Crore In Cyber Fraud
A 57-year-old woman in Kozhikode allegedly lost Rs 1.35 crore to cyber fraudsters who posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. They threatened her with criminal cases and coerced her into transferring money for verification to the Reserve Bank of India, promising a return with interest. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Kozhikode Corporation re-adopts Central Market demolition resolution
Kozhikode Corporation Council had approved the resolution at its meeting on July 15, 2025, but failed to communicate the decision to the State government, whose approval is necessary as the building is not considered dilapidated
IIM Kozhikode, Accenture LearnVantage to launch Global MBA in March 2027
The programme will combine academic expertise, industry insights and international learning opportunities to prepare experienced professionals for technology-driven business environments
Four Killed, 31 Injured in Sleeper Bus - Lorry Collision in Mysuru
The accident occurred around 4.30 am at Periyapatna taluk in Mysuru district, when the bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kozhikode allegedly collided head-on with a lorry coming from the opposite direction
Four dead, 35 injured as Bengaluru-Kozhikode sleeper bus collides with truck near Periyapatna
Police said the accident took place when the truck swerved to the right to avoid hitting a tree that had fallen by the roadside due to overnight rains.
Stray dogs at Kozhikode railway station leave passengers wary
Passengers raise safety concerns over aggressive stray dogs on all four platforms; Railway, Corporation officials point to each others responsibilities over waste disposal and dog control
College union polls: SFI claims victory on 30 campuses in Kozhikode
Vice-Presidents visit: tight security arrangements in place in Kozhikode
Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kozhikode city from 4 p.m. on Friday. The restrictions will cover the route from Ramanattukara-Airport Road junction through Thondayad, Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road, Mananchira, Palayam, and Pushpa Junction to Chalappuram
Cheruvayal Raman cremated with State honours
The 74-year-old farmer, fondly known as Nellachan, passed away on Wednesday around 3.30 p.m. while undergoing treatment for a heart-related ailment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
Student killed in road accident in Kozhikode
According to the Pantheerankavu police, the accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. Both vehicles were heading towards Ramanattukara when the lorry hit the two-wheeler from behind
Student killed in road accident in Kozhikode
According to the Pantheerankavu police, the accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. Both vehicles were heading towards Ramanattukara when the lorry hit the two-wheeler from behind
Kozhikode set to emerge as Keralams next major IT destination
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan lays foundation stone for 600-crore HiLITE Cyber Tower at Cyberpark, Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has released Notification No. R-02/2026 for 11 vacancies, including Assistant, Junior Assistant, and Junior Accountant posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at iimk.ac.in from 15 October 2026 to 14 November 2026.
IIM Kozhikode Technical Support Staff Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Technical Support Staff (MEP Maintenance) posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 28 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
161 confirmed measles cases, one death reported in Kozhikode
Officials say preventive measures will be strengthened and vaccination coverage expanded with the help of other government departments in the coming days
IIMK Campus Security Manager Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Campus Security Manager. Online applications will be accepted till 20 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, iimk.ac.in.
IIMK Software Developer Cum Operator Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has released the official notification for the post of Software Developer Cum Operator. The last date to apply online is 25 October 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iimk.ac.in.
CM Satheesan unveils land for equity plan to attract port investments
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 14 (IANS) Kerala plans to use government land as equity to attract investment in port development, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan told the Assembly on Wednesday. The proposal is part of Mission Samudra, a plan to develop the states ports and expand its maritime economy. The government also proposes to allow port concessions for up to 45 years to attract investors. Satheesan was speaking while introducing the Kerala Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to strengthen the Board and speed up decisions on port development. The proposed changes would bring the Chief Minister to the helm of the Board. Representatives of key departments, including Finance, Industries, Fisheries, Revenue and Law, would work together to resolve issues related to port projects. The government plans to mobilise funds through private investors, public sector companies, government-to-government partnerships, and transparent bidding. It hopes to use government land as its contribution to projects instead of meeting the entire investment cost from the state budget. The Bill also proposes a maritime land bank and the restoration of Port Area Development Authorities to plan and develop areas around ports. It seeks to provide a clearer legal framework for public-private partnership projects. The government wants to expand coastal shipping to carry goods such as oil, gas, chemicals, and other cargo. Satheesan said sea transport could cost around one-third of road transport, making it an attractive alternative for moving goods. The plan also includes cruise terminals at Kochi and Kozhikode, with possible passenger services connecting Kerala to destinations such as Goa, as well as Dubai, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. River cruises linking the states 44 rivers are envisaged in a later phase. Mission Samudra also aims to revive seafood exports, promote industries linked to ports and develop logistics parks, container stations, and warehouses. The government hopes these projects will create jobs and strengthen local businesses. The Chief Minister said Kerala would also encourage courses in logistics, maritime law and maritime history to prepare young people for jobs in the sector. The plan includes a proposed Rs 3,200 crore ring road linked to the development of Vizhinjam port. The government expects Mission Samudra to attract investment and turn Keralas coastline and ports into major centres of trade and economic activity.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condole the death of Cheruvayal Raman
Renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds Cheruvayal Raman passed away at the age of 74 on October 14. He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for age-related ailments
Wild boar menace grows due to shortage of licensed shooters in Kozhikode district
Heads of grama panchayats say they have to wait for long periods for shooters to become available to address farmers grievances, while a shortage of funds to meet the expenses of empanelled shooters adds to the difficulties faced by local bodies
Cardiology dept. in Kozhikode MCH in need of critical care
Though the sanctioned permanent staff strength of doctors is 14, only eight are on the rolls, and one of them has been sent on a working arrangement basis to the Government MCH, Wayanad
