Playing with fireworks
What was supposed to mark the beginning of the annual Theyyam season at the Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu temple in Kasaragod turned tragic with an allegedly unauthorised fireworks display leading to a massive explosion causing serious injury to over a 100 people. C.P. Sajit reports how the tragedy unfolded
Politics is the effective way to do something for the country, says Shashi Tharoor
I do not support making a God out of a human being as if he could not make any mistakes, he says
Wayanad bypoll: Kerala CPI secretary sees Congress-BJP ‘deal’ to defeat the Left
Binoy Viswam alleges that businessman Robert Vadra, who is UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi’s husband, may have played a role in the ‘deal’
IUML seeks Kerala govt.’s intervention to resolve Munambam land issue
IUML leader Kunhalikutty calls for a swift resolution of the issue, cautioning that delays could deepen communal divide
Digital University Kerala develops mine-detection system
The university formally hands over the technology to the Indian Army. The state-of-the-art solution employs cutting-edge machine learning, radar, and drone technologies for the safe identification of buried explosives.
Security staff to be appointed at Nadapuram hospital
The move came after doctors protested against alleged interference by local panchayat leaders, demanding compliance with rules favouring ex-servicemen for hospital security roles
Train mows down three Tamil Nadu workers on bridge in Kerala
Academics oppose Calicut varsity’s decision to entrust Maharashtra firm with K-REAP project implementation
Senate and Syndicate members raise data manipulation concerns and lack of transparency in project partnership with Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd.
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews rail development projects during visit to Kozhikode
Railways set for major developments over next seven years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister outlines ambitious plans for modernisation, including bullet trains and upgraded infrastructure, to elevate Indian Railways to global standards
Kerala’s Neeleswaram temple fireworks accident: Death toll rises to four
Neeleswaram temple firecracker accident claims fourth victim. Investigation is under way even as lack of safety measures has been highlighted
Recent landslides, wildlife attacks, the focal points in Wayanad LS poll campaigning
LDF’s Sathyan Mokeri focussed on door-to-door visits, UDF’s Priyanka Gandhi Vadra equally critical of State and Central governments; Navya Haridas, the NDA nominee, visits remote tribal hamlets
Initial hiccups delay e-Health registration at Kozhikode MCH
Patients and caregivers endure long wait times for outpatient tickets as glitches in the new system hinder the registration process
Kerala Literature Festival to have speakers from 15 countries
The festival will be held from January 23 to 26, 2025, at the Kozhikode beach; over 6,00,000 visitors are expected this year
Protests intensify in Kozhikode as SilverLine project receives conditional green light
Relocation of pipelines: water supply in Kozhikode to be disrupted for five days
Old pipelines to be connected to newly laid pipelines to facilitate national highway widening
Once elected, the people of Wayanad will tell me to ‘go and stay in Delhi for a while’, says Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi makes the remark in response to her rival candidates’ comments suggesting she will rarely be seen in Wayanad if she wins the seat
Address flaws in ECHS scheme, say ex-servicemen in Kozhikode
Ex-servicemen demand that authorities address issues with empanelled hospitals and improve treatment services as part of the contributory health insurance scheme
Globalisation led to corruption of Indian journalism, says ‘Thuglak ‘ Editor Gurumurthy
The veteran journalist calls for urgent measures to combat misinformation and uphold the standards of journalism in the digital age
Kozhikode Corporation to launch NOBEL on November 7
Wayanad landslide: Land acquisition for rehabilitation of survivors to be expedited
Though the State had sought a special assistance package for the affected, the Centre is yet to approve it, says Revenue Minister
Advisory panel to examine draft DPR for organ transplant institute in Kozhikode
Chelakkara Assembly bypoll: A high-stakes battle for LDF, UDF
UDF wants to regain the seat while LDF wants to retain it. Chelakkara is witnessing one of the most intense campaigns and almost every major political leader from all parties has made an appearance
Multi-purpose transit yard on the cards on Kozhikode North Beach
Kerala Maritime Board invites Expression of Interest to proceed with the public-private partnership project on its 2.5 acres of beachfront property in Kozhikode city
‘One Nation, One Election’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises NDA’s proposal
The BJP-led Union government will not be able to implement the proposal since it does not have absolute majority in Parliament, he says. He says the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll has been ‘inflicted on the people’
Palakkad Assembly bypoll: midnight police raid ignites political firestorm
UL Space Club to launch space summit in Kozhikode on November 9
Over 200 students will attend the event aimed at igniting curiosity and a passion for space science among high school students across Kerala
Forest dept. to tackle safety concerns of tourists at Kakkayam ecotourism spot
In the first phase, the focus will be on completing power fencing around the most vulnerable areas of the popular tourism destination
SIC pulls up Feroke municipality for negligence in processing RTI files
The inspection reveals unauthorised document alterations, falsified reports, and a lack of proper RTI file processing systems
Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: Kharge slams Modi for broken promises, calls him ‘bogus man’
Kannur varsity dismisses teacher over question on ADM’s death in exam
East Hill-Chakkorathukulam road reconstruction work moving at a snail’s pace
A year after its commissioning, the ₹4-crore project remains in poor condition, with the bitumen yet to be applied and only partial work completed, leading to delays in making the road fully motorable
Police propose autorickshaw drivers’ committee to address development demands
The proposed panel, with representation from various trade unions, aims to prioritise development needs and expedite implementation of projects with the support of the Kozhikode Corporation and the Motor Vehicles department
Science and history are inseparable: Mayor
Wayanad bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi to launch third phase of campaign on November 10
Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign will focus on engaging with voters in key constituencies of Wayanad, with a series of receptions, corner meetings, and roadshows planned for November 10 and 11