National 2W Racing: Chavan leads podium sweep; Jennifer, Rajini Krishnan script fine wins
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Shrugging off lack of sleep and jet lag following an overnight journey from Spain to Chennai, 19-year-old Sarthak Chavan from Pune still found reserves of energy and determination to win the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open race, which he started from the last row of the grid in the second round of the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on Saturday. Sarthak, who arrived in Sriperumbudur at six in the morning on Saturday, missed Fridays practice and qualifying sessions, but found his rhythm at the right moment to pull off a stunning win; he acknowledged that leader Rahil Pillarisettys retirement at the end of the penultimate lap played a part in his victory. In the process, Sarthak led a podium sweep for the Petronas TVS Racing team as Chennai teenager Rakshith Dave finished second ahead of Bengalurus Chiranth Vishwanath, who started last having missed the practice and qualifying sessions on Friday due to a bout of food poisoning. Another impressive performance came from 16-year-old Kabilesh (RACR Castrol Power1), son of former multiple National champion Rajini Krishnan, who won the Super Stock 301-400cc Open race dominantly to round off the days programme. Meanwhile, former National womens champion from Chennai, Ann Jennifer (Motul Sparks Racing), also scripted a fairytale victory in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate race, which she started last on the grid after failing to set a time during qualifying this morning, following a crash. Thiruvallurs Mohamed Mikail (Team MRA) won the Pro-Stock 200cc Open in a tight finish, while local challenger Anandhu KK (Veedol C2 Racing) benefitted after race leader Kavicholairasan (Speed Up Racing) crashed in the Stock 301-400cc Novice race and Yashwant Verma led a 1-2 finish for Motul Sparks Racing in the Stock 165cc Novice class. Hyderabads Rajender Beedani notched his second win in three outings in the Expert (RR 310) class, holding off Bengalurus AS James in a close finish. Poojita Anil Kumar, the teenager from Bengaluru, also recorded her second win in as many races in the Women (Apache RTR 200) class, sparing some 29 seconds to second-placed Hannah Akkineni Joshitha from Hyderabad. Pothu Vignesh from Mancherial took the top honours in the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) class, followed by Bengalurus Dev Agastya. The results (Provisional all six laps unless mentioned): Super Sport 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Sarthak Chavan (Pune, Petronas TVS Racing) (11mins, 03.311secs); 2. Rakshith Dave (Chennai, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:03.506); 3. Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:06.187). Pro-Stock 200cc Open (Race-1): 1. Mohamed Mikail (Thiruvallur, Team MRA) (11:51.610); 2. Amarnath Menon K (Kozhikode, MadRabbit Racing) (11:51.831); 3. Abdul Basim RS (Chennai, Chandra LGE Racing) (11:53.924). Super Stock 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1) (11:38.273); 2. Kamal Navas (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (11:41.065); 3. Seshadri (Bengaluru, Motul Gusto Racing) (11:41.153). Super Stock 165cc Intermediate (Race-1): 1. Ann Jennifer AS (Chennai, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:46.048); 2. D Annish Samson (Bengaluru, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:53.234); 3. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:55.971). Stock 301-400cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:15.190); 2. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K, Motul Gusto Racing) (12:17.181); 3. Ashwin R (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (12:17.860). Stock 165cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Yashwant Varma (Visakhapatnam, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.445); 2. Raja Sreeharsha Singamsetty (Tadipatri, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.792); 3. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (13:10.097). Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship: Expert (Apache RR 310) (Race-1): 1. Rajender Beedani (Hyderabad) (11:42.499); 2. AS James (Bengaluru) (11:42.612); 3. Kamal Navas (Chennai) (11:44.190). Women (Apache RTR 200) (5 laps): 1. Poojita Anil Kumar (Bengaluru) (11:14.009); 2. Hannah Akkineni Joshitha (Hyderabad) (11:43.872); 3. Mansi Ashok Walunj (Pune) (11:43.884). Rookie (Apache RTR 200) (Race-1): 1. Pothu Vignesh (Mancherial) (13:13.842); 2. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru) (13:14.321); 3. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K) (13:14.381).
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday confirmed that the issue of extradition of fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik did come up during discussions held with India on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi. In private discussions, of course, these engagements continue, Ibrahim, who held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning, told NDTV in an exclusive interview while responding to a question on the whether the extradition issue came up for discussion during the meeting. We thought we should keep it very private to protect the interests of both nations. But we, of course, put it on the priority list for building trust and relationships between our countries, Ibrahim added. He noted that Malaysia needs to ensure the rule of law on the issue of extradition. We have some understanding of it (extradition demand), but we need to do it very cautiously, he said. Respect the rule of law and the importance of these bilateral relations. Controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik currently lives in Malaysia as a permanent resident while remaining a wanted fugitive in India on charges of hate speech and money laundering. He moved to Malaysia in 2016 after investigations against him and his network, including the Islamic Research Foundation and Peace TV, were initiated by the Indian authorities. Naik was later granted permanent residency in Malaysia. A formal request has been submitted by India for his extradition and Malaysia has maintained that it will cooperate through established legal channels. The Malaysian PM also said that he does not agree with all the views of Kerala-based Islamic cleric Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliar, who recently stirred controversy with his remarks that women should remain confined to their homes and should not enter the public sphere. Ibrahim is scheduled to meet the cleric in Kozhikode on Sunday. The visiting PM said that he would tell the cleric to his face that Malaysia guarantees women equal rights. He also noted that Malaysia has more female students in their universities and highlighted that his wife is a medical doctor and their children, including the girls, have been given all the opportunities to study and to have freedom.
M.A. Baby to open CPI(M) extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode on September 13
The meeting aims to address recent electoral setbacks faced by the CPI(M)-led LDF, alongside discussions on the EDs investigations into former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Beypore MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas.
Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance
The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.
Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance
The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.
CPI(M) to Analyze Election Losses Amid ED Controversy in Kozhikode Meeting
The CPI(M) will assess its recent electoral defeat while addressing the ED controversy surrounding former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. CPI(M) to Analyze Election Losses Amid ED Controversy in Kozhikode Meeting
Malaysian Prime Ministers visit: stringent traffic restrictions in Kozhikode on September 13
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to arrive at the Kozhikode International Airport at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday. He will be at the Markaz from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., where he will receive the first Excellence Award instituted by the Sheikh Abubakr Foundation.
Keralam's Karipur Airport To Use CER Fund For Neighbourhood Development
The Corporate Environmental Responsibility fund of the Kozhikode International Airport at Karipur will now be utilised for the development of areas surrounding the airport
ED cloud hangs over CPI-M poll review as three day meet begins tomorrow
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 12 (IANS) The CPI-Ms crucial three-day extended Kerala State Committee meeting formally begins in Kozhikode on Sunday, with the party set to undertake a detailed post-mortem of its electoral debacle amid renewed questions over the sway of Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The meeting assumes added significance as the Enforcement Directorates move seeking registration of an FIR in the alleged monthly payment case against the now-defunct IT company of his daughter Veena has put Vijayan at the centre of another political controversy. Yet, interestingly, Vijayan himself sought to keep the two issues apart when he faced the media on Saturday for the first time after the ED move surfaced. Asked whether the ED action would figure in the three-day deliberations, Vijayan shot back: What are you asking? It has got nothing to do with our meeting. Whether the ED issue remains outside the political mood of the meeting, however, will be closely watched. Coming just as the CPI-M prepares to review its worst electoral setback, the agency action has provided the party leadership with another reason to rally around Vijayan and portray him as the target of politically motivated central agency action. The leadership is keen to ensure that the review does not turn into an open trial of Vijayan. Electoral setbacks, organisational weaknesses, and the need for corrective measures are expected to come up, but senior leaders are unlikely to encourage personal attacks on the former Chief Minister. Around 90 per cent of the delegates are understood to be supportive of Vijayan, making any immediate challenge to his leadership unlikely. The positions of party veterans P. Jayarajan, A.N. Shamseer, and Thomas Isaac will therefore be watched closely. They could raise questions over the electoral defeat and functioning of the party, but an open attack on Vijayan is not expected. The party leadership is also expected to resist an extensive discussion on the monthly payment controversy, with Vijayan and legislator P.A. Mohammed Riyas (Veenas husband) having already given their explanations. The CPI, the second-biggest member in the Left Democratic Front, meanwhile, has adopted a more cautious position on the ED action. CPI state Secretary Binoy Viswam said he was not aware of all the details of the case involving Vijayan, but maintained that the Left would politically oppose any misuse of central agencies. The immediate challenge for the CPI-M, however, is to ensure that the poll review does not turn into a wider leadership debate. For Vijayan, the ED controversy may have altered the political backdrop to that debate. Whether it ultimately works to his advantage or merely adds another contentious issue to an already difficult review remains to be seen.
'Attack on CPI-M, not me': Vijayan breaks silence on ED move
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 12 (IANS) Kerala's Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday broke his silence on the Enforcement Directorates move seeking registration of a corruption case against him, his daughter Veena Vijayan and son-in-law and former minister Mohammed Riyas, describing it as the latest in a decade-long onslaught against the CPI-M and alleging that central agencies were being used to politically target opponents. Meeting the media for the first time after the ED forwarded its 25-page letter to the state police chief seeking registration of a case over the CMRL-Exalogic transactions, Vijayan said the present move appeared to be a joint and combined operation targeting the Left following the change of government in the state. He questioned what he called a new ED narrative that the money received by Exalogic from CMRL was a gratification for favours allegedly extended to the company during his tenure as Chief Minister. Which of the two narratives is right? he asked, pointing out that the ED had also alleged that CMRL had suffered losses and had received undue benefits. If CMRL had suffered losses, he asked, how could it simultaneously have received undue benefits from the government? Vijayan maintained that he had done nothing as Chief Minister to benefit CMRL and challenged the investigating agencies to show evidence of any such favour. He recalled that a case filed by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan in 2024 raising allegations relating to the CMRL-Exalogic issue had failed to find merit in the allegations, and claimed that the Supreme Court too had given the issue a clean chit. Why again is the ED taking the same route? he asked, alleging that a new script was being prepared to implicate him. Vijayan said he had remained under attack since the CPI-M-led LDF came to power in 2016, with allegations surfacing even during the devastating floods and later over the gold smuggling case. Despite what he termed wild allegations, the people had returned the LDF to power in 2021, marking the first time a government had won a consecutive term in Kerala. But after the UDF came to power in 2026, he said, the nature of the attack had changed, with the ED now joining what he described as a coordinated campaign against the Left. He also rejected reports that Veena had admitted wrongdoings before the ED, calling the claim a blatant lie. Vijayan said central agencies were being used to haunt political adversaries and questioned Congress leaders in Kerala over similar criticism voiced by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar. This is not a personal attack on me. It is an attack on the CPI-M, he said, alleging that the RSS agenda was to finish off the party. Refusing to be cowed down, Vijayan said he would fight the matter legally and politically. He also cautioned that no one should assume they were outside the reach of the ED. The credibility of an agency is paramount. It should not be used to target people. At the moment, they are trying to terrorise people, he said. Vijayan said he decided to address the media after hearing of the EDs latest move while travelling, but had to postpone the press meet because of voice problems. His intervention comes on the eve of the extended CPI-M State Committee meeting, adding a new political dimension to a probe that has already put the former Chief Minister and his family under renewed scrutiny.
Back to my era: PT Usha revisits her iconic track days amid viral 80s trend
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Four decades after she became one of the defining faces of Indian athletics, legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha took a nostalgic trip down memory lane on social media, sharing photographs from her track days as she joined the ongoing fascination with all things 1980s. Heard the 80s are trending again, so I thought Id take you back to my era, Usha captioned the post, accompanying it with photographs from the period that established her as one of Indias most celebrated athletes. These photographs provide a glimpse of the time when Usha, famously known as the Payyoli Express, was setting new records on the track. She participated in three Olympic Games: Moscow in 1980, Los Angeles in 1984, and Seoul in 1988, and made history as the first Indian woman to reach an Olympic athletics final. In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, she narrowly missed winning a medal in the 400m hurdles, finishing fourth. Her accomplishments went far beyond the Olympics. Usha secured India's first athletics medal at the 1982 Asian Games and then shined at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, claiming four gold medals. Ushas journey didn't conclude after she left competitive athletics. She transitioned into sports administration, dedicating herself to fostering the next wave of Indian athletes. Additionally, she has been involved with the Usha School of Athletics, an institution committed to developing young track-and-field talent in Kozhikode, Kerala. Her public profile grew in 2022 when she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. In December, she was elected unopposed as president of IOA, making her the first woman to lead the nation's top Olympic organisation. Usha remains in the IOAs leadership position as the organisation gears up for a significant governance transition ahead of the upcoming elections later this year. Her current duties go well beyond the athletics track, covering the management and representation of Indian sports at major international events. The 80s trend has gained renewed popularity on social media recently, with users exploring the decade through vintage photos, fashion, music, and pop culture icons. Instead of just reminiscing, this trend repurposes old photographs to help younger users, who mostly know the era through archives and nostalgia, reconnect with that period. For Usha, however, the 1980s are not merely a retro aesthetic. They represent the years in which she established herself as a trailblazer, a legacy she has carried from the track into Indian sports administration.
ExtendedState Committeemeeting, scheduled to begin inKozhikodeon Sunday, may initiate measures to bring in greater transparency and accountabilityon the part of the leadership, says a party leader. The style of functioning of the party could change from high-voltage events to home visits and neighbourhood gatherings. District committee members are likely to be tasked with overseeing and guiding local and branch committees
Youth in Keralams Kozhikode held for alleged bid to record visuals from hospital toilet
The man had reportedly arrived at the hospital as an attendant to his father, who was undergoing treatment
CPMs Kozhikode Meet: Crisis Talks After Historic Defeat
CPMs Kerala state committee will meet in Kozhikode amid calls for introspection and reform following the Lefts defeat after a decade in power.
Wild gaur attacks motorist in Keralams Kozhikode
The incident comes days after death of a 40-year-old in a gaur attack at Vilangad
CPI(M)s extended Keralam State committee meeting in Kozhikode from Sept. 13
Party general secretary M.A. Baby will open the conference, Polit Bureau members to attend
CMRL-Exalogic case: Riyas' friend claims ED forced false statement against MLA
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 10 (IANS) A close friend of former Kerala minister and CPI(M) MLA P.A. Mohammed Riyas has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate forced him to give a false statement against the legislator in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic monthly payment case. Businessman Hasan Waris has told the ED Director in an affidavit that the statement he gave to the agency on August 18 was made under severe mental pressure and was not voluntary. He has sought permission to withdraw the statement, saying it has no legal validity. Waris alleged that ED officials prepared a statement implicating Riyas and forced him to sign it. He claimed that he was threatened with action against his 22-year-old daughter if he refused to make the statement. According to Waris, the officials told him that his daughter could be made an accused, arrested under non-bailable provisions and kept in jail for years. He also alleged that his request to use his mobile phone to contact his lawyer was rejected. Waris has denied receiving any financial assistance from Riyas or his relatives. He has also denied transferring money to anyone at Riyass direction. The ED, however, has maintained that it has evidence showing that money was transferred to Waris. The development comes after Riyas strongly rejected allegations attributed to the ED in its probe. In a social media post, he described the reports as absurdities, saying that if such claims were part of an ED report leaked to the media, they were deliberately fabricated to tarnish his reputation. Riyas also rejected reports that his wife, T. Veena, had admitted such allegations before the ED. He described that claim as an outright lie. Let those who enjoy feeding on the flesh of living human beings through such absurd information leaked in the name of an ED investigation continue their spectacle, Riyas said. He said he would fight the matter legally. The ED has alleged that Riyas received Rs 20.5 crore during 2024-25 while he was a minister and that the money was transferred to Dubai to establish a company. The agency has reportedly alleged that transactions were routed through the accounts of his associates. Riyas has denied the allegations and termed them politically motivated. The latest allegations by Waris could now put the focus on the circumstances in which his statement was recorded and its evidentiary value in the ongoing investigation. With the ED now handing over a 25-page statement directing the Kerala Police to register a case and the Satheesan government engaged in a hectic legal consultation on the way forward, for Riyas and his father-in-law, former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the three-day extended state committee meeting beginning on Saturday could well be closely watched. Already the party politburo on late Wednesday has come out with a strong defence of Vijayan; it remains to be seen if the 300-strong extended state committee could well give the thumbs up to both Vijayan and Riyas.
IIM-Kozhikode rises 15 places to 54th in FT Masters in Management rankings
The achievement places IIM-Ks flagship postgraduate programme among the worlds top 55 management programmes
He was well known for Cholkkazhcha, a performance-cum-recital of Malayalam poems with acting and visual expressions, at cultural forums in Kozhikode
UDF, LDF declare candidates for Kuttichira bypoll in Kozhikode
The seat fell vacant after Fathima Thahiliya, the incumbent councillor belonging to the IUML, resigned from her post following her election to the Assembly from the Perambra constituency in 2026
UDF, LDF declare candidates for Kuttichira bypoll in Kozhikode
The seat fell vacant after Fathima Thahiliya, the incumbent councillor belonging to the IUML, resigned from her post following her election to the Assembly from the Perambra constituency in 2026
Kuttiyolum Collectorum launched in Kozhikode to foster students confidence
As part of the programme, the District Collector will interact with students from various schools every Wednesday
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.
Kozhikode MP writes to parliamentary panel on bifurcation of Palakkad division
Detachment of the Mangaluru area from the Palakkad division and its merger with the Hubballi division will lead to shifting of key interchange boundaries, stripping Palakkad of its most critical operational assets, says Raghavan
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.
Unsafe driving practices raise concerns on newly widened NH 66 in Kozhikode
Abrupt lane changing, indiscriminate overtaking and illegal parking pose a threat to road users. Enforcement agencies plan intensified checks using interceptor vehicles fitted with radar cameras.
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.
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
IIM Kozhikode Support Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Support Engineer (IT). Candidates with B.Tech, BCA / B.Sc, MCA, M.Sc, Diploma Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 07-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through IIM Kozhikode official website.
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.
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
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.
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.
IIM Kozhikode Senior Advisor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Senior Advisor (Development). Candidates Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 01-09-2026, and closes on 30-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through IIM Kozhikode official website.
Kerala Plans Port City Development, Light Metro And New Airport Link For Kozhikode
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 Aboobacker, composer and noted Mappilapattu veteran, passes away
Composer of over 3,000 songs, Aboobacker was widely admired across South India for his prolific contributions to Mappilapattu, a traditional Muslim folk song style native to Malabar region of Keralam
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
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
At least 100 cameras with automatic number plate recognition to target traffic violations; preparations are on to cover 150 problem spots to curb reckless waste dumping
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
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
In a Facebook post, former Nilambur MLA criticises the Congress leadership in Kozhikode district without naming anyone
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
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
Closure notices issued to 22 food establishments in Kozhikode
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
