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Kerala Police engage suspected Maoists in gun battle in rural Kannur

Thunderbolts special forces team seized 3 guns from suspected Maoists in Kannur firefight. No casualties/injuries reported, but police searching hospitals/clinics & inspecting vehicles. Earlier, police engaged Maoists in Wayanad, arresting 2 & seizing AK-47 & 2 shotguns. Suspected Maoists escaped.

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MP seeks steps to bring down rush in north Kerala trains

Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh assured Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan that steps would be taken to address travelling woes of train passengers in north Kerala. Raghavan requested advancing 16610 Kozhikode Express, stopping Parasuram Express in Kozhikode, delaying Mangaluru-Kozhikode Passenger, restoring Thrissur-Kozhikode Passenger, extending MEMUs in north Kerala, extending 16511/12…

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Express trains to have two additional general coaches to clear rush in north Kerala

Southern Railway adds two extra coaches to six express/special trains in Kerala to ease rush of office-goers and students. Changes made in Mangaluru-Kozhikode, Kannur-Charvattur, Charvattur-Mangaluru, Mangaluru-Coimbatore and Coimbatore-Mangaluru Express. Pantry car of Parasuram Express replaced by general coach.

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Father of suspect in assault case opens fire at police team in Kerala

Police team narrowly escaped unhurt after suspect's father opened fire during attempted arrest in Kannur, Kerala. Babu Thomas faces charges under Arms Act and IPC Sections 353 and 307. Evidence of stone-throwing and two firearms (one with license, one without) found. Roshan has 10+ cases registered against him, search continues.

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Kannur railway station unveils 70 kWP solar plant

Kannur railway station has achieved a milestone by commissioning a 70 kWP solar plant, generating 300 units daily and saving ₹9,30,750 annually. The project, set up at a cost of ₹3.3 crore, boasts a payback period of 3.54 years with 10-year inverter and 12-year panel warranties, reducing CO2 emissions.

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Gold seized from passenger at Kannur airport

Kannur airport police foiled an attempt to smuggle gold by passenger Mustafa (33). 832.4 grams of gold seized from him. District Police Chief (Kannur City) Ajith Kumar led the operation. Airport police station officers conducted the search.

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On the wrong track | Why daily commute is an ordeal for train passengers in northern Kerala

Kerala's rail commuters face an ordeal daily: squeezing into packed unreserved coaches, struggling to board, and enduring unwanted advances. Reasons for overcrowding include road traffic delays and changes to train timings due to COVID-19. Passengers demand more short-distance trains and MEMUs, but the Railways are unable to make changes due…

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Kannur has infinite development and investment potential: Riyas

Kannur district has immense potential for tourism development and investment, said Minister of Tourism P.A Mohamed Riyas. He highlighted the district's scenic coastline, mangroves, backwaters, mountains, and cultural heritage, as well as ongoing projects and upcoming star hotel. He urged investors to take advantage of the Global Investors' Meet in…

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Token strike by Kerala private bus operators hits commuters in northern, central districts

Commuters in northern districts of Kerala affected by private bus operators' token strike on Oct. 31. Schools, offices with skeletal staff; KSRTC deployed additional buses, but not enough. Remote destinations worst affected. Strike total in Kannur; flash strike on Oct. 30 in protest against conductor's arrest. Upland areas in Kannur,…

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Bus employees stage lightning strike as conductor faces molestation accusations

Bus employees in Thalassery launched a lightning strike in protest against the arrest of a bus conductor accused of molesting schoolgirls. The strike has disrupted transportation to Kannur, Kozhikode, Koothuparamba, Peringathur, and Panoor, leaving passengers, especially students, in distress.

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Suspected Maoists open fire at forest watchers in Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala

Maoists fire at forest watchers in Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur; 3 watchers sustain minor injuries; Kerala Thunderbolts force and helicopters deployed to locate attackers.

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Yellow alert in 10 districts of Kerala today

IMD issues yellow alert for 10 districts in Kerala, except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kannur, and Kasaragod. Light to moderate northeasterlies prevail, leading to rain and thunderstorms over the next 5 days.

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Senior journalists’ convention in Kannur from November 3

The 11th State convention of the Senior Journalists’ Forum will begin in Kannur on November 3.

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LDF seeks steps to alleviate rail passengers’ woes in Kannur

LDF to hold march to 5 railway stations in Kannur on Nov 2 to demand better facilities for commuters. Issues include Vande Bharat train disruption, lack of space in general compartments, reduced sleeper coaches, rescheduling, more MEMU/passenger trains, improved signalling, and station upkeep.

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Muslim League rally: traffic diversion in Kozhikode city

Buses from Kannur, Balussery, Narikkuni should take the Karaparamba-Eranhipalam route. Single-passenger four-wheelers to be parked outside city. Traffic to beach regulated in afternoon.

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Indian fishing boat owner accuses authorities of inaction in wake of collision

Owner of Indian fishing vessel Mercy Annai accuses authorities of inaction following collision with foreign ship Korea Chemi off Kannur coast. Advocate Yash Thomas Mannully petitions for forensic analysis, compensation, and FIR registration. SHO M. Venugopalan cites limited damage and no loss of life.

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Boat races under CBL in Chaliyar on Tuesday

Kozhikode to host 2nd CBL: Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas to inaugurate, Asif Ali guest of honour. 12 Churulan boats from Kasaragod & Kannur to race from Feroke bridge to old bridge. 30 rowers per boat, 3 heats, ₹20 lakh prize money.

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Forcing children to recite any prayer against free thought: Kerala High Court

Justice Devan Ramachandran made the observation while disposing of a writ petition against the format of the application issued by the library committee of the Mattannur municipality in Kannur for a function to initiate children into the world of letters

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Four-member gang in Kerala ties up 63-year-old woman, robs gold

Four-member gang robbed 10 sovereigns of gold from 63-year-old woman's house in Kannur, Kerala. Relative and two children were present but unaware of the incident. Police registered a case and forensic team started investigation. Previous burglary in the area also unsolved.

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Kannur garment company takes stand for peace amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Maryan Apparels Co. in Kannur, India has taken a principled stand against providing uniforms to Israeli forces, citing the loss of innocent lives due to the conflict. The company's MD Thomas Olickal emphasizes their dedication to universal humanity, while Manager Shijin Kumar notes the financial loss but commitment to peace.

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Speeding police vehicle crashes into petrol pump in Kannur; one vehicle and fuel dispenser damaged

At Caltex Junction in Kannur, Kerala, a police vehicle speeding out of control crashed into a petrol pump on Oct 16. The car refueling at the station was hit, but its occupants were unharmed. The two people in the police vehicle fled. Questions arose about the vehicle's fitness as some…

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North Malabar Travel Bazaar to be organised in Kannur from October 17

NOMTO to host North Malabar Travel Bazaar in Kannur on Oct 17-18. Event to invigorate tourism, offer platform for collaboration. 200 tour operators & 80 tourism entrepreneurs to participate. International flair with DMCs from Azerbaijan, UAE, Thailand & Bali.

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Two killed after autorickshaw catches fire following accident

Two persons killed in Kannur after autorickshaw they were travelling in collided with speeding bus, caught fire due to fuel leak. Victims identified as Shajeesh and P. Abhilash, both residents of Kannancode in Thalassery. Bodies taken to Thalassery General Hospital.

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Kerala government effects major reshuffle in top echelons of civil services

Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…

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Heavy rain lashes several parts of Kerala; orange alert in 3 districts

Heavy rain in Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts, yellow alert in 7. Orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta; yellow alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur. Rainfall of 6-20 cm, thunderstorm, gusty winds.

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