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Drug pushers attempt to lure children in juvenile homes in Kozhikode under scanner

The action follows the recent rescue of a missing 16-year-old boy from the company of a gang of suspected drug pushers in the city

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 7:43 pm

Tale of two Lit fests: Sunita Williams Kerala visit ignites a high-stakes literary showdown

Astronaut Sunita Williams visit to Kerala after her retirement from NASA triggered an intense rivalry among the states literary festivals. DC Books, which had been inviting her since 2019, quickly secured her appearance at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode once she retired. Competing organisers, especially the Mathrubhumi Group, also tried to host her but failed.

The Economic Times 15 Feb 2026 7:58 am

Viral Prabhavathi Amma in action again on footpaths in Kozhikode city

A video capturing the elderly womans encounter with a footpath scooter rider near Eranhipalam in Kozhikode city on February 12 had gone viral

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 3:16 pm

Significant rise in fire accidents in Kozhikode put rescue squads on toes

Latest data compiled by the rescue squads point out that around 160 fire outbreaks, including major and minor ones, were reported within the last 30 days in Kozhikode district.

The Hindu 14 Feb 2026 3:10 pm

Amputation of childs hand: HC seeks affidavit from govt.

The girl had been initially taken to the district hospital in Palakkad after suffering two fractures in her right hand; following infection, the hand had to be amputated at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 9:32 pm

Watch: Elderly Woman Confronts Man Riding Scooter On Footpath, Internet Lauds Her Courage

In Kozhikode, an elderly woman confronts a scooter rider using the footpath illegally, urging safer behavior. The viral video has over 21 million views and widespread praise online.

NDTV 13 Feb 2026 7:22 am

IIM Kozhikode, IOB in pact for executive education, capacity building

These programmes will be tailored for IOBs top executives, senior management and selected officers,

The Hindu Businessline 12 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

UDF will take steps to boost Kerala economy: Satheesan

Opposition leader says the front will win majority of Assembly seats in Kozhikode district

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 10:07 pm

Elderly woman in Kerala stops scooty rider from driving on footpath. Watch viral video

An elderly woman in Kozhikode, Kerala, bravely stopped a scooty rider from using a footpath, an act that has gone viral. Her firm stance and subsequent recording of the incident led the rider to retreat, earning widespread online praise for her civic sense and courage. The incident highlights the growing problem of footpath encroachment across India.

The Economic Times 12 Feb 2026 9:50 pm

Strike brings life to a standstill in Kozhikode

A minor quarrel broke out at a government school at Puthiyappa as teachers tried to conduct special classes

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 7:52 pm

Health squads conduct flash inspections at spa centres in Kozhikode city

Several units were found closed in Kozhikode city on Wednesday noticing the flash checking drive

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

Deepak death case: Court further defers decision on Shimjithas bail plea

Kozhikode Principal Sessions Court seeks additional police report to determine whether her continued custody is required for further investigation

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Digital luggage locker facility on cards at Kozhikode railway station

It will be opened within a week near the existing manual cloakroom on the fourth platform

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 5:23 pm

Kerala minister visits nurse who survived Nipah infection twice

Kozhikode: Kerala Minister Veena George on Saturday visited a health worker who survived Nipah virus infection twice. George visited Tito, a nurse who contracted the virus while caring for a Nipah patient in 2023, along with his parents at their home in Kozhikode, a statement from her office said. Tito developed rare complication after initial 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 .

The Siasat Daily 8 Feb 2026 7:08 am

New facilities launched at Kozhikode MCH

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 7:44 pm

Awareness session on Nipah held in Kozhikode

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 7:12 pm

Actor Mohanlal, producer Antony Perumbavoor exonerated in 2007 film dispute case

Upholding a lower court verdict, Kozhikode sessions court exonerates the duo stating that the charges brought against them were devoid of merit

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 10:30 am

LDFs northern region rally enters Kozhikode

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 9:44 pm

Udhayam agri-entrepreneurship meet draws huge crowd

A wide range of spices, agricultural produce, and processed foods were showcased, with the participation of around 100 micro and small entrepreneurs from Kozhikode and neighbouring areas

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 8:55 pm

Bail to Maktoob Media editor for reporting on 2023 Kerala blast case

A local court in Kerala granted bail to Aslah Kayyalakkath, the editor of online news agency Maktoob Media, for reporting the 2023 blast case in Kozhikode district. The Vadakara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court granted the bail on Wednesday, February 4. The blasts took place on October 23, 2023, at a convention centre where a 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

LDF rally to cover Kozhikode from February 6

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 8:24 pm

Police step up crackdown on unaccounted money in Kozhikode

The total seizure of unaccounted money was around 10 crore in various flash inspections conducted in northern Kerala districts within the past five years

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 8:16 pm

Central nod for upgrading five major roads in Kozhikode

M.K. Raghavan, MP, informed that 107 crore would be spent for the road works under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026 5:04 pm

Srinivasan, Husband of IOA President P T Usha, Passes Away

V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association President and Rajya Sabha MP P T Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Friday. He was 67.

Web Dunia 30 Jan 2026 12:08 pm

Disability festival begins at Kozhikode beach

The Hindu 29 Jan 2026 7:46 pm

Womans death in Kozhikode: police to move custody application for accused

It was on January 24 that the 26-year-old woman was found dead inside Vaisakhans workshop at Malikkadavu

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 7:58 pm

Sunita Williams Falooda break in Kerala goes viral

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, recently retired from NASA, was spotted enjoying a falooda in Kozhikode, Kerala. The video of her casually savoring the local dessert with strangers has gone viral, highlighting her grounded nature despite her remarkable achievements in space exploration.

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 9:31 am

Elathur constituency in Kozhikode shaping up for a three-cornered battle

Despite the CPI(M)s strong grassroots presence, the seat has been allotted to the NCP within the LDF since its inception in 2008. The Congress, encouraged by gains in local body polls, is keen to contest Elathur directly this time, while the BJPs growing presence in select pockets adds another layer of complexity

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 9:06 pm

Riyas to attend R-Day event in Kozhikode

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Kerala SIR: M.V. Jayarajan raises concern over high number of applications for enrolment, correction

CPI(M) State secretariat says while most districts have recorded around 1.5 lakh applications, districts such as Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram have recorded more than two lakh applications, with some nearing six lakh

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 7:09 pm

Hindi films have lost their roots, are fake and money-driven: Prakash Raj

Kozhikode: Unlike Malayalam and Tamil cinema, which he hailed for their strong, content-driven storytelling, actor Prakash Raj said mainstream Hindi cinema has lost its roots, becoming increasingly fake and money-oriented. Speaking at the ongoing ninth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) on Saturday, January 24, the award-winning actor criticised Hindi films for their artificiality, 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 .

The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2026 1:03 pm

Kozhikode Mayor bats for open spaces

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:40 pm

Kozhikode Corporations Re-VERSE drive urges plastic-free practices at KLF

As part of the campaign, Mayor urges visitors to avoid single-use plastic bottles and carry steel water bottles, reusable cups and towels

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:34 pm

Strike disrupts private bus services in Vadakara

The strike was called by a section of bus operators in Kozhikode, protesting the delay in the arrest of a suspect involved in the attack on a conductor on the VadakaraThottilpalam route

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams arrives in Kozhikode for Kerala Literature Festival

She will take part in various events of the festival till January 25

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:19 pm

Major beachfront tourism projects on cards in Kozhikode

The projects will be executed exploring PPP models at prime beach tourism locations in Kozhikode

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 8:36 pm

Kerala YouTuber Shimjitha Arrested over Suicide of Kozhikode Man She Accused of Sexual Misconduct on Bus

Police are now working to obtain her mobile phone to check if the video clip was edited or altered.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

Kozhikode beach all set for Kerala Literature Festival, which begins on January 22

This years KLF will feature American astronaut Sunita Williams, Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, among others, as speakers

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 5:23 pm

Kozhikode: Man Found Dead After Harassment Video Goes Viral

Deepak U C was found dead at his home on Sunday after a video of him allegedly misbehaving with Shimjitha, a female co-passenger on a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus went viral online: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 19 Jan 2026 9:37 pm

Kerala Man Dies by Suicide After Influencer Alleges Misbehaviour on Bus

A 42-year-old man in Kozhikode, Kerala, died by suicide after a viral social media video accused him of sexual harassment on a bus. Police have registered an unnatural death case.

Web Dunia 19 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | Kannur crowned champions at State School Arts Festival

Kannur won the Gold Cup, scoring 1,028 points, with defending champion Thrissur securing runner-up position with 1,023 points. Kozhikode finishes third with 1,017 points. BSS Gurkulam, Alathur, retains the title for best school with 238 points

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 11:17 pm

Kerala Man Ends Life After Viral Video Accuses Him Of Harassment

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide on Sunday after a woman posted a video on social media accusing him of sexually harassing her on a bus. The man has been identified as a native of Govindapuram in Kozhikode.

NDTV 18 Jan 2026 10:00 pm

Majority of incumbent MLAs in Kozhikode may get another chance

There are 13 Assembly constituencies in the district and the Left Democratic Front has 11 representatives. The others belong to the Indian Union Muslim League and the Revolutionary Marxist Party

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 7:44 pm

Student Killed in Road Accident Involving Sabarimala Pilgrims' Bus in Malappuram

The girl and her friend were going to Thrissur from Kozhikode, and the handle of her two-wheeler hit a bus going in the same direction while they were crossing a flyover

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 12:19 pm

Kozhikode railway station redevelopment dragging

Only 18% of the work completed so far. Originally scheduled for completion by December 2026, the project had now been pushed to mid-2027

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:26 pm

IIM Kozhikode Alumnus Navneet Jhamb Releases Doublespeak

The book appeals to students, professionals, educators and more who appreciate writing that is thoughtful.

The Quint 16 Jan 2026 11:44 am

Kerala: Two sports trainees found hanging in hostel, probe launched

Kollam: Two teenage girl athletes, both trainees staying at a SAI hostel, were found dead in one of their rooms on Thursday, January 15, in an apparent suicide pact, the police said. The deceased were identified as Sandra A (18) of Chaliyam Kozhikode district and Vyshnavi V(15) of Muthakkal Thiruvananthapuram district. According to police, Sandra 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 .

The Siasat Daily 15 Jan 2026 5:25 pm

Procedural glitches delay construction of new building for city school in Kozhikode

Classes are now being conducted in age-old buildings that are in a dilapidated condition. Over 1,500 children are studying in the school

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 8:06 pm

Toll collection on Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH likely to begin soon at Pantheerankavu

Six-laning works on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of the Kozhikode bypass were completed last year covering about 28 kilometres

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:46 pm

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to attend Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode, say organisers

Festival to be held from January 22 to 25, bringing together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 3:32 pm

Three killed in car-van collision at Kunnamangalam in Keralas Kozhikode

Two others who sustained grave injuries in the incident admitted to hospital

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 10:45 am

Three killed in car-van collision in Kerala

A tragic head-on collision between a car and a pickup van in Kozhikode, Kerala, claimed the lives of three individuals early Monday. Nihal, Subik, and Sameer were identified as the deceased. Two others sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment, with one in critical condition.

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 9:02 am

Kozhikode Corporation to elect standing committee chairpersons on Jan. 13

The LDF has a majority in six of the eight committees; the UDF, despite holding an advantageous position in the council, managed a majority in only one committee and has the same strength as the BJP in another

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 7:27 pm

Kolkali team from Kozhikode to perform during Republic Day celebrations

For the first time, a Kolkali troupe trained in the Thekkan (southern) style has received a formal Union government invitation to perform at the Republic Day celebrations

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

UDF will form a peoples government in Kerala: Venugopal

Vijayaravam held in Kozhikode to celebrate UDFs victory in local body polls

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

India will produce one-third of worlds milk by 2035, says dairy development board chief

Southern Dairy and Food Conclave concludes in Kozhikode

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:50 pm

Friday Screening offers free movie experience to all in Kozhikode

The screening will be held every Friday at the hall at 5:30 p.m., featuring other notable Indian and international films, and will be open to all

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:38 pm

Kozhikode city police anti-narcotic squads in action to net frequent offenders

In 2025, the squads arrested 2,094 drug traffickers in 1,869 cases registered under various police stations

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 5:44 pm

Councillors social media post exposes infighting within Congress in Kozhikode

K.C. Shobhitas post comes against the backdrop of the investigation report over the defeat of KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas in Paroppadi division in the recent local body polls

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:47 pm

Kozhikodes Al Mubarak group is working towards the revival of muttippattu, a traditional music art form

Al Mubark Koyilandi, a Kozhikode-based music troupe is working towards reviving muttippattu, a traditional musical art from in and around the Malabar region

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 2:24 pm

Police probe roadside blast at Nadapuram in Keralas Kozhikode as school bus narrowly misses impact

Crude explosive device detonates just as a school bus was moving past

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 12:56 pm

Bomb hoax: police intensify surveillance at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

An email was received at the official ID of medical college Principal claiming that bombs have been placed at the MCH. Inspections find the threat to be hoax

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 5:19 pm