The Latest Breaking News from Kozhikode

Nipah alert in Kozhikode

Kerala Health Dept. issues alert after 2 unnatural deaths due to fever in Kozhikode. Minister convenes high-level meeting. 3 Nipah outbreaks reported in state, 2 in Kozhikode, 1 in Ernakulam. 17 deaths in 2018, 1 in 2019, 1 in 2021.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

State registers 20% increase in domestic tourist footfall: Riyas

Kerala saw 20.1% growth in domestic tourist footfall in 1st half of 2021. Foreign tourist arrivals increased 171.55%. Revenue generated by tourism sector rose from ₹12,285.91 crore in 2021 to ₹35,168.42 crore in 2022. Ernakulam, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Wayanad & Kozhikode were top districts for domestic tourist arrivals.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Disposal of used medical instruments hits a roadblock at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

Disposal of used medical instruments at Govt. Med. College Hospital, Kozhikode, stalled for 4 months due to dispute over purchase of plastic containers. IMAGE insists on buying containers with barcodes from them, costing ₹230 each, resulting in additional expenses. Hospital awaits DME directive to resolve issue.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

‘India on path to become solid global player due to robust financial regulations’

India is in a sweet spot to grow robustly despite global turmoil and monsoon risks. RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao inaugurated the first annual seminar on ‘Banking regulation, intermediary soundness and systemic stability’ at IIM-Kozhikode. He said credit risk management tools, especially for risk transfer or migration, are essential.…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

‘Botched’ surgery: Harshina plans sit-in outside Kerala Assembly

Kozhikode's K.K. Harshina, who claims to have suffered health issues after a botched C-Section, plans to stage a sit-in outside Kerala Assembly on Sept. 13. She demands ₹50 lakh compensation for hardships. A session is scheduled to begin on Sept. 11; if no announcement is made, she will stage a…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Management, advisory panels set up for organ transplant institute in Kozhikode

Kerala govt. appoints Principal Secy. Health & Family Welfare as head of project mgmt. & advisory committees for proposed Institute of Organ & Tissue Transplant in Kozhikode. Members incl. medical experts from across globe. Last date for submission of e-tender for appointment of architectural consultant extended to Sept. 18.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

AIIMS for Kerala: amid delay in approval, govt. pins hopes on high-level meetings this month

Kerala govt hopes high-level meetings later this month will move AIIMS project in Kozhikode forward. Land acquisition from local residents underway; 150 acres of govt land ready. Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare said proposal not approved in current phase.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

SSK to impart swimming lessons to differently abled children

Minister for Tourism P.A. Mohamed Riyas will inaugurate ‘Beats’, a special programme of Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) to impart swimming lessons to differently abled children in Kozhikode district on Monday.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Man killed in accident near Kakkadampoyil

A motorbike rider was killed after the vehicle fell into a gorge near Kakkadampoyil in Kozhikode district on Sunday. The victim was identified as Abdul Salam, a resident of Kodiyathur.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

‘Botched’ surgery: Harshina calls off protest

K.K. Harshina, victim of alleged medical negligence at Kozhikode's Medical College Hospital, called off her 3-month sit-in protest after police submitted chargesheet. Found to have artery forceps in stomach after C-section surgery in 2017, she had been fighting for justice & compensation.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023