'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.
Ghost net kills another humpback dolphin on Kozhikode coast
Necropsy confirms that it had starved to death after ingesting the fishing net
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
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) 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.
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
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.
IIM-K Director Debashis Chatterjee says the enthusiasm and inquisitiveness shown by the Cabinet, along with its ability to connect ideas with policy and performance, made the engagement particularly meaningful
Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister Elma Aveiro Visits Keralam, Inaugurates Jewellery
Elma Aveiro received a warm welcome from the people of Kozhikode during her visit to the showroom
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Keralam CM, Cabinet to skip press interaction at IIM Kozhikode citing tight schedule, security
Kerala Council of Ministers start leadership retreat at IIM Kozhikode
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Health Minister to inaugurate new SFHS facility in Kozhikode on September 5
The new building will be opened on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode.
Health Minister to inaugurate new SFHS facility in Kozhikode on September 5
The new building will be opened on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode.
Bihar native arrested for 50-crore school project fraud in Keralam
According to police officials, the accused targeted a Kozhikode businessman and his associate by promising to secure the fund to set up educational institutions in various parts of Keralam
Needle found in infant's body, medical negligence alleged
Parents of a one-year-old girl have alleged medical negligence after a needle was found lodged near her ribs, suspected to have been left during treatment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital in June 2025. The needle was surgically removed in July 2026 at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, prompting the family to file a complaint and seek action from the State Health Minister. Hospital authorities have initiated an inquiry into the matter.
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.
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Kerala Plans Port City Development, Light Metro And New Airport Link For Kozhikode
Civil Police Officer in Kozhikode suspended for 'misusing official position during spa visit
Inquiry reportedly finds that accused availed of spa services without payment. He is also alleged to have asked for money, saying that it was to be handed over to a superior officer for permitting uninterrupted operations of spa
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
Protests after Gaur kills Kerala man, kin dies of heart attack
A man was killed by a gaur in Kozhikode, Kerala, followed by the death of his relative from a heart attack. Villagers are refusing to cremate the bodies until the government assures action against wild gaurs, demanding compensation and elimination of the animals from residential areas.
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
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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
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
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.
Alleged Derogatory Post About PM Modi
Kozhikode Cyber Crime Police Arrest Transgender Makeup Artist Janmoni Das
Celebrity Makeup Artist Arrested Over Controversial Remarks About Prime Minister Modi
Kozhikode, August 20: A well-known makeup artist, Janmoni Das, was arrested by Kozhikode city cyber police on Thursday. This followed allegations of making derogatory comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother, Heeraben, during a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Janmoni was later released on bail, as the charges against her are bailable. ... Read more Celebrity Makeup Artist Arrested Over Controversial Remarks About Prime Minister Modi
Kozhikode gears up for Onam celebrations
The festivities will officially kick off on August 22 with an Onam Pookkalam (floral carpet) competition, organised by the Onam celebrations committee led by K. Jayanth, MLA, as chairman, and District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty as general convener.
Kozhikode gears up for Onam celebrations
The festivities will officially kick off on August 22 with an Onam Pookkalam (floral carpet) competition, organised by the Onam celebrations committee led by K. Jayanth, MLA, as chairman, and District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty as general convener.
Cracks, leaks found in Kozhikode Corporation buildings; SHRC orders action on unsafe structures
The Commission directed the Kozhikode District Collector to submit, within three weeks, a report on the steps taken to inspect ageing buildings in the district and prevent accidents.
Deliveries at Keralams Kozhikode Government Women and Childrens Hospital decline
According to Health department, there were a total of 5,201 deliveries (2,729 normal and 2,472 C-section) in 2020-21. This number came down to 2,238 (1,387 normal and 851 C-section) in 2025-26. A large number of people from the urban areas of Kozhikode are dependant on the hospital
ED searches nine premises in Kozhikode in CMRL-Exalogic PMLA case
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91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralams Kozhikode
The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of 1 lakh and a trophy
Beyond Words photo exhibition begins in Keralams Kozhikode
The exhibition features around 30 photographs by photojournalists from various dailies in Kozhikode
CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralams Kozhikode alleging theft
CWC directs District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) to conduct inquiry and take appropriate action; boy and family provided counselling before he was shifted to a temporary shelter
CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralams Kozhikode alleging theft
CWC directs District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) to conduct inquiry and take appropriate action; boy and family provided counselling before he was shifted to a temporary shelter
Synthetic drug trafficking: Excise arrests seven more in Keralams Kozhikode
Two persons were earlier arrested following the seizure of 3 kg of MDMA from a car at Pantheerankavu
