Kozhikode: News
Video: Kozhikode popsicle maker caught licking ice sticks before packaging
An ice cream manufacturing unit in Kozhikode, "Ice Me," was shut down by police after a viral video showed an employee licking ice sticks before packaging them.
Malayalam actor Meghanathan (60) dies due to lung-related ailments
Meghanathan, a popular Malayalam film and television actor, died on Thursday, aged 60.
Who is Navya Haridas, the 'accidental' politician challenging Priyanka Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming bypolls.
How Nipah virus re-emerged for 6th time in Kerala
The Nipah virus has re-emerged in Kerala, marking the sixth outbreak since 2018.
FIR filed against director Ranjith for allegedly assaulting male actor
A new First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against renowned Malayalam director Ranjith, accusing him of sexually harassing a male actor in 2012.
Mollywood MeToo: Aspiring actor claims Ranjith assaulted him in hotel
In a shocking development, Malayalam film director Ranjith has been accused of sexual abuse by a man from Kerala.
Kerala: Rare brain disease kills 27-year-old after bathing in pond
A 27-year-old man in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram died from a rare, often fatal, brain disease called amoebic meningoencephalitis.
'Wayanad landslides happened because of cow slaughter': BJP leader
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gyandev Ahuja has stirred controversy by associating the recent landslides in Wayanad with cow slaughter practices in Kerala.
Wayanad landslides: Toll crosses 300-mark; drones to look for survivors
The death toll in the Wayanad landslides crossed 300 even as rescue teams continued to work under harsh conditions to locate survivors trapped in collapsed buildings after Tuesday's calamity.
Wayanad landslides: Death toll climbs to 256, over 200 missing
The landslides that hit Wayanad, Kerala on Tuesday morning have claimed 256 lives and left over 200 people missing, Health Minister Veena George has said.
Kerala landslides: Toll reaches 143; schools, colleges shut
The toll from a series of landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has reached 143, reports said on Wednesday.
Kerala: Nipah-positive teen dies of cardiac arrest
A 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad, Malappuram district in Kerala, who had tested positive for the Nipah virus has died from cardiac arrest.
Rare brain-eating amoeba claims life of 12-year-old in Kerala
A 12-year-old boy succumbed to a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis on Wednesday night in Kerala's Kozhikode district.
Kerala: Surgery performed on 4-year-old's tongue instead of finger
The Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been accused of performing the wrong surgery on a four-year-old girl.
Health department issues warning after viral hepatitis death in Kerala
A 41-year-old man from Chaliyar panchayat, Malappuram district in Kerala, succumbed to viral hepatitis on Friday.
Keralites crowdfund ₹34 crore to free death-sentenced man in Saudi
Keralites in India and overseas have successfully raised ₹34 crore in four days to secure the release of Kozhikode native Abdul Rahim, who was facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia.
Kerala: CPI(M) leader murdered in Kozhikode, bandh declared
A local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader PV Satyanathan (62) was attacked with an axe and killed during a temple festival in Kozhikode district, in Kerala.
'Proud of Godse': NIT Calicut professor booked for praising Godse
The Kerala Police has booked a National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut professor for a Facebook post allegedly praising Nathuram Godse on January 30, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary.
Calling all bookworms! Head to these literary festivals in India
Bibliophiles, rejoice! India (like every year) is organizing some incredible literary festivals that are all set to draw several revered authors, poets, editors, and enthusiastic readers.
Visiting Kozhikode? Explore these beautiful landmarks
Kozhikode aka Calicut, is a city in Kerala that is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
Kerala reports zero Nipah virus cases for 2nd consecutive day
The recent Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala appears to have slowed down, with the state reporting no new positive cases for two consecutive days.
Nipah outbreak: Educational institutions in Kozhikode shut till September 24
Amid the Nipah virus outbreak scare in Kerala, all educational institutions in the state's Kozhikode district will reportedly remain shut for a week until September 24.
Nipah in Kerala: Fifth case detected, 700 on contact list
A 24-year-old health worker in Kerala's Kozhikode was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, taking the total number of infections in the state to five.
Kerala on alert after 2 suspected Nipah virus deaths
Kerala's Health Department has issued a health alert in the Kozhikode district following two "unnatural" deaths at a private hospital, suspected to be caused by the Nipah virus (NiV).
'Kantara' plagiarism case: Kerala HC stays FIR against Prithviraj Sukumaran
In a major relief to Malayalam actor-producer Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed an FIR registered against him.
'Kantara' song plagiarism row: Director-actor Rishab Shetty, producer record statements
The blockbuster Kannada film Kantara became the talk of the town when a Kerala-based band Thaikkudam Bridge moved to the court alleging that the makers of the film plagiarized their song.
Airtel 5G now live in Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Thrissur
Bharti Airtel has rolled out its 5G services in three cities of Kerala, namely Kozhikode, Trivandrum, and Thrissur.
No harassment if woman wears 'sexually provocative' dress: Kerala court
Sexual harassment charge will not stand if the woman is wearing a 'sexually provocative' dress, a Kerala court observed on Wednesday.
Close contacts of child who died of Nipah test negative
Kerala heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday as the test results of those who came in close contact with the 12-year-old child who succumbed to Nipah virus infection returned negative.
Kerala: Nipah victim's 188 contacts identified; 2 health workers symptomatic
Kerala is witnessing a return of the deadly Nipah virus at a time when the state is grappling with a rising tally of COVID-19 infections.
Air India Express flight makes precautionary landing at Calicut Airport
An Air India Express flight to Kuwait, which took off from the Karipur Airport in Kerala on Friday morning with 17 passengers and six crew made a precautionary landing shortly after take-off after a fire alarm went off in the cargo section, airport sources said.
Kerala: Toll in Idukki landslide rises to 43, many missing
The landslide that occurred in Kerala on Friday, August 7, has claimed 43 lives so far, multiple reports said.
Kerala crash: 14 onboard Air India Express flight critical
At least 14 people, who were traveling on the ill-fated Air India Express flight that crashed at Kozhikode Airport last Friday, are in critical condition, Malappuram District Collector K Gopalakrishnan said on Sunday.
'Felt a strange vibration,' Kerala plane crash survivors recall horror
A day after the tragic crash of an Air India Express flight in Kerala's Kozhikode, survivors recalled what happened moments before the aircraft overshot the runway and fell into a valley.
Kerala crash: Digital flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder recovered
The digital flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder from the Air India flight that crashed in Kerala on Friday evening have been recovered, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.
Two crashes, similar reasons: Kerala's mishap reminds of Mangaluru accident
Last evening, an Air India Express repatriation flight met with a terrible tragedy while landing at Kerala's Kozhikode Airport, killing at least 18 people, including both pilots.
Air India Express flight carrying 191 onboard crashes; 16 dead
An Air India Express flight coming from Dubai to Kerala's Kozhikode with as many as 191 people on board crashed after skidding off the runway while landing at the Karipur Airport on Friday.
Uber begins operations in green and orange zones across India
After keeping operations suspended for over a month, ride-hailing giant Uber has begun operations in select cities and districts across India.
Inspiring stories of CBSE toppers who beat all odds
Every year, lakhs of students from across the country appear for the CBSE Class-10 and Class-12 board exams.
CAT 2019 results out: Two IIT-Bombay friends among highest scorers
The results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019 were declared a short while ago, and it has brought good news for two friends studying at IIT-Bombay.
Muslim education group head receives 'death threats' for banning face-veils
The head of Muslim Education Society (MES), based in Kerala's Kozhikode, said he received "death threats" after banning face veils on its campuses.
Woman undergoes sex-change operation for girlfriend, gets rejected after surgery
Love hurts. And, sometimes it does brutally!
Nipah virus: When relatives refused, doctor performed patients' funeral rites
Going beyond the call of duty, Dr. RS Gopakumar, Health Officer of Kozhikode corporation, performed the role of a pall-bearer to conduct the last rites of some of those who lost their lives to the deadly Nipah virus.
Ostracization, social media hoaxes, constant fear: The costs of Nipah
The Nipah virus is fast spreading its tentacles in society. Not just patients, those devoting hours to treat the sick are also facing unexpected challenges.
Nipah virus: One more death in Kerala, toll reaches 11
One more person died today morning raising the death toll due to the Nipah virus to 11 in Kerala.
IIM-K will host first ever 'Coopathon' from April 29
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K) will host the country's first-ever "Coopathon" at its campus here from April 29, to discuss issues faced by the cooperative sector.
All students of IIM-Kozhikode placed within four days
It's raining good news at IIM-Kozhikode. The recently-concluded placements of the 21st batch have been the most impressive so far.
PM Modi's outreach towards Muslims and Dalits
In BJP's National Council meeting on Sunday, PM Modi urged party cadres to focus on "social justice" by empowering the Dalit and Muslim communities.