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Food Safety department shuts down 20 units in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: Food Safety Dept. shut down 17 shops & 3 hostel canteens for not having food safety licence. Complaints against hostels led to inspections. Food served must be within 2 hrs, water tested, cooks & suppliers must have medical fitness cert. 345 establishments inspected, more to come.

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‘Road accidents can be brought down through use of modern technology’

IGP K. Sethuraman has said modern tech can reduce road accidents in Kerala. 70% of accidents occur on highways. Bus bays, auto bays, footpaths need to be designed and security intensified. Trauma Care Kozhikode launched 'Lifeline' network to make city free of road accidents.

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Bus driver, owner held for Vengeri road accident

The Chevayur police have arrested the owner and the driver of the bus that was involved in the road accident that claimed two lives at Vengeri near Malaparamba in Kozhikode on Monday.

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Early-warning systems, flood-resistant infrastructure, land-use planning required in Kerala, says report

Kozhikode-based CWRDM report suggests integrated water management, afforestation, soil conservation, check dams, water-efficient agri practices, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water quality monitoring, community involvement, climate resilient infrastructure, and data mgmt to reduce seasonal floods in Kerala.

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Asia’s first women’s police station, in Kozhikode, set to celebrate golden jubilee

Kozhikode's Vanitha Police Station celebrated its 50th anniversary with blood & hair donation drives. In 1973, PM Indira Gandhi inaugurated the station, the first of its kind in Asia, with all-women staff to prevent crimes against women. The station has since been a source of solace for thousands of women.

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NH widening work posing danger to houses at Pachakkil

Residents in Pachakkil, Kozhikode living in fear due to road widening works; mud heaped up for road work washed into Sreeja's plot during heavy rain; her compound wall collapsed, diverting water away from her house; other nearby plots and wells affected; residents preparing memorandum to submit to authorities; contractors making…

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No considerable increase in classified homestay ventures in Kozhikode

Kozhikode homestays yet to witness proportionate increase in classified facilities. Tourism sector operators say only top-rated homestays will attract more travellers. Many operators unaware of grading process, few classified homestays in district.

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Accident claims lives of couple in Kozhikode

Couple crushed by bus in Kozhikode; 6 injured. Shaiju & Sheema, 43 & 38, crushed between two buses while on way to hospital. CCTV footage reveals driver's negligence. Motor Vehicles Dept. says rash driving caused accident. Cautionary boards erected, but ignored.

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Proclamation of Mamankam festival held in Kozhikode

Reviving a centuries-old tradition, a representative of the Zamorin family proclaimed the Mamankam festival in Kozhikode. Held annually on the Makam day of Magha, the festival includes a procession, arithmetic expo, sky gazing, martial arts demonstration and more.

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Teachers in Kozhikode schools get training on Type 1 diabetes

Teachers in Kozhikode district are being trained to care for students with Type 1 diabetes. The project, GLYZIMA, seeks to create a Juvenile Diabetes Informed School System, with 78 students identified so far. Training sessions are led by doctors to equip teachers with knowledge and skills to educate and empower…

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Arunaksharan Narayanankutty in Elsevier-Stanford list

Arunaksharan Narayanankutty, assistant professor of Zoology at St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode, has found place among the top 2% scientists of the world in the Elsevier-Stanford list for the year 2022

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Snehil Kumar Singh appointed Kozhikode Collector

Kozhikode district appoints Snehil Kumar Singh as new Collector. He was staff officer to Chief Secretary and was in charge of demolishing illegal constructions at Maradu. He completed the task in 100 days. He is 2016-batch IAS officer and was earlier Assistant Collector of Kozhikode and CEO of Kerala IT…

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Recurring clashes: police prepare list of suspected goons

Police in Kozhikode have identified 25 frequent offenders suspected of involvement in goonda attacks. Three officers were injured in recent incidents, prompting police to take stern action. Police found gangs involved in drug trafficking, vehicle lifting, and other local theft cases.

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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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Noted Malayalam film producer P.V. Gangadharan passes away

P.V. Gangadharan, noted Malayalam film producer and director of Mathrubhumi group, passed away in Kozhikode on Oct 13. He was 80 and had been hospitalised due to age-related ailments. He was active in cinema, politics and business. Through his Grihalakshmi productions, he made several historic movies, some of which won…

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Environmental activist T. Shobheendran passes away in Kozhikode

Noted environmental activist T. Shobheendran, who inspired many with his passion for social forestry, passed away due to cardiac arrest. He initiated unique programmes to improve tree planting & conservation, & was part of various green movements & campaigns. He was a one-man army for his mission to "save earth"…

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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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Modelling contest for college students

Go Design modelling training centre in Kozhikode is organising 'Campus King and Queen' modelling competition for college students across the State. Transwoman model Riya Isha is leading the talent hunt. Winners will get ₹2 lakh prize money and a modelling opportunity. Auditions in Kozhikode on Oct 14, fashion show on…

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Illegal waste dumping: Special squads in Ernakulam district lagging behind in inspections in Kerala

Ernakulam district lags behind most other Kerala districts in number of inspections conducted by special enforcement squads since March 2023. Despite two squads, 961 inspections were held, compared to 6,700 in Kozhikode, 3,015 in Alappuzha and 2,259 in Kottayam. Spot fines of ₹2.6 lakh, ₹56 lakh, ₹50.3 lakh and ₹10.9…

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Master plan for Kozhikode mental health centre awaits government nod

Kozhikode's Govt Mental Health Centre to get ₹400-cr makeover. Plan submitted to State govt, 1st phase to cost ₹100 cr. To include admin block, paediatric psychiatry, family ward, canteen, toilet block, classrooms, auditorium. 2 yrs for completion, sewage treatment in 2nd phase. Trust formed in 2016, DPR by Mukesh Associates.…

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Reason behind Kozhikode MCF fire yet to be ascertained

Forensic experts yet to determine cause of fire at West Hill MCF in Kozhikode; Vellayil police investigating based on complaint filed by Corporation Secretary; Fire Dept. rules out short circuit, combustion as cause; Fire Officer suggests need for scientific inquiry. #Kozhikode #Fire #Forensic #WestHillMCF #VellayilPolice #FireDept #FireOfficer

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LJD reiterates demand for Cabinet berth in LDF govt. in Kerala

LJD reiterates demand for ministerial berth in Kerala LDF govt; merger with RJD to be held in Kozhikode on Oct 12. LJD has one MLA, K.P. Mohanan, in Assembly. Tejashwi Yadav discussed merger proposal with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on May 28. LJD leader says no lack of clarity on…

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Ambulances flagged off in Kozhikode

MP Raghavan, with Collector Geetha, flagged off 6 ambulances from Kozhikode Collectorate, purchased using MP's local area development fund. These ambulances were given to Mavoor & Omassery GPs, Family Health Centres at Ramanattukara, Unnikulam & Chelannur, and Primary Health Centre at Koorachundu. This is the 2nd batch of ambulances distributed…

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Cyber police launch probe into cryptocurrency fraud after Kozhikode businessman loses ₹2.85 crore

Kozhikode police investigate ₹2.85 crore cryptocurrency fraud. Businessman cheated after responding to Instagram promotional campaigns. Biggest financial fraud reported in district. Police investigate source of Instagram messages & track operators.

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The buzz around proposal for Kerala’s first Tiger Safari Park at Chakkittapara in Kozhikode | Explained

Kerala government set to take decision to set up Tiger Safari Park at Chakkittapara in Kozhikode in northern Kerala to boost tourism. Opposed by upland farmers and action councils. 8-member panel constituted to finalise project area. 40 hectares of land in Perambra Estate to shelter 6 tigers. Forest Minister to…

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