The Latest Breaking News from Kozhikode

Kozhikode Govt. Cyberpark on expansion mode

Kozhikode Govt Cyberpark leases land for long-term use by IT, ITeS, investors & developers. New facilities, IT building & football turf being constructed. 85 companies, 2,100 employees & ₹105 crore exports generated in FY.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

216 people removed from contact list of Nipah-infected persons

As many as 216 people have been removed from the contact list of Nipah-infected persons in Kozhikode.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Special investigation team to probe online frauds yet to formed

Kozhikode police face a growing demand to form a special investigation team to probe online economic offences and banking frauds. 300 people have already approached the police to recover their lost money, but suspects remain at large. A retired banking professional from Vadakara, a victim of online banking fraud, calls…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Team of women triumphs over Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

Kozhikode team, led by Health Minister Veena George, largely triumphed over 3rd Nipah outbreak. District expected to return to normalcy soon.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Nipah infection: restrictions on public events to continue in Kozhikode till October 1

Kozhikode district to maintain restrictions on public events till Oct 1; educational institutions, except those in containment zones, resume offline classes; 42 animal body fluid samples test negative for Nipah virus; Health Minister Veena George to review situation on Sept 26; those in medical isolation must complete 21-day period.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Life returning to normalcy in Kozhikode

Kozhikode is slowly returning to normal after restrictions due to Nipah outbreak. People are back in commercial hotspots, beach, and other areas. Face masks and hand sanitisers are being used as precautionary steps. Educational institutions outside containment zones will resume offline classes from Sept 25.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Demand to include sign language as 23rd official language of India

S.H. Panchapakesan submits memorandum to State govt. to recommend to Central govt. to include Indian Sign Language in 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution. Petition from Varughese Mathew, Principal of St. Xaviers’ College of Arts and Science in Kozhikode, points out that 2.23% of Indian population are differently abled and deaf…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Organ transplant institute in Kozhikode: tender date extended again

Kozhikode: Last date for submission of tender documents for proposed Institute of Organ Transplantation extended to Sept 25. EMD & tender fee waived for MSEs, Start-ups.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Community surveillance will continue in Kozhikode, says Health Minister

Health Minister Veena George reviews preventive measures against Nipah virus, announces One Health project to be implemented in district. No positive cases reported in last 8 days; 372 samples sent for tests; 915 persons in contact list. Special lab set up at Medical College Hospital to monitor situation.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Kozhikode Corporation seeks Kudumbashree’s help to run She Lodge, women’s hostel

Kozhikode Corporation seeks help of Kudumbashree to run she-lodge and women's hostel. Facilities offer accommodation to travelling and working women. Hostel and lodge have capacity to accommodate 125 and 75 women respectively.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023