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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

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

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

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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

‘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

Onam sales: Supplyco records a turnover of ₹170 crore

Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) recorded a sales turnover of ₹170 crore during Onam season. District-level fares contributed ₹6.28 crore, while sales from other Onam fares stood at ₹112.44 crore. Subsidised items worth ₹55.26 crore were sold. Highest volume of sales was ₹14.25 crore on Aug 26, with an…

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Dubai KMCC alleges exploitation of Keralites by airlines

Dubai KMCC calls on Kerala govt. to start 'Air Kerala' airways to end airline companies' exploitation of expatriate Indians travelling to Kerala. KMCC highlights unreasonable ticket hikes, difference in airfares from Kochi/Kozhikode to West Asia compared to other cities, and lack of hospitality in Air India Express flights. KMCC offers…

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Ayurveda co-op society teams up with Milma to produce drugs for cattle

Kozhikode-based Ayurveda co-op teams up with Milma to produce vet medicines, reducing antibiotic content in milk. Treats eight diseases, reduces treatment cost and anti-microbial resistance. PM Modi mentioned it in 'Mann Ki Baat'.

The Hindu

KGMCTA statement unfortunate, says action panel

Unfortunate: KGMCTA opposing legal action against doctors/nursing staff for alleged botched C-Section surgery on K.K. Harshina at Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode.

The Hindu

Handloom weavers find this Onam duller than before

Handloom weavers in Kozhikode struggle to make profits during peak season due to high prices, lack of workers, and competition from powerloom sector. Govt. rebate helps, but more support needed to keep tradition alive. Weavers suggest hiring designers to improve colour schemes, designs, and marketing.

The Hindu

Nine killed after jeep plunges into gorge in Kerala's Wayanad

KOZHIKODE: At least nine plantation workers were killed and three persons injured when the jeep in which they were travelling fell into a deep gorge at Kannothmala near Thalappuzha in Thavinjal panchayat in Kerala's Wayanad district on Friday afternoon.

The Times of India

East Bengal ooze confidence ahead of Gokulam Kerala test in Durand Cup quarters

KOLKATA: When East Bengal FC and Gokulam Kerala FC faced each other last time in Durand Cup — back in 2019 in a pre-Covid world, the Kozhikode-based side stunned the home team in semifinals via a penalty shootout and then beat Mohun Bagan on way to clinching their first ever…

The Times of India

Police rescue college girl abandoned in unoccupied house in Kozhikode

Police rescue college girl held captive by drug addict for sexual exploitation, abandoned naked in unoccupied house. Victim tracked via tower location, found naked & tied in room. Drugs recovered, admitted to hospital. Search for local drug pusher suspected of involvement intensified.

The Hindu

2 dead, several injured after Kozhikode-bound bus overturns in Kerala's Palakkad

Two people died & several injured in Palakkad bus accident. Bus from Chennai to Kozhikode lost control, rammed into electric post & overturned. 40 passengers on board, all injured shifted to nearest hospitals. Earlier, 30 injured in Thrissur bus accident, shifted to two private & Taluk govt. hospitals.

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Ernakulam to meet Malappuram in final

Ernakulam reach final, Joshua Thayil scores last-minute winner. Malappuram win 7-6 on sudden death. Thrissur enter final, beat Kozhikode 2-1. Palakkad to face Thrissur in final.

The Hindu

Govt. aiming at comprehensive empowerment of women, says Minister

KSWDC expo in Kozhikode aims to empower women by making them socially and financially independent. Loans worth ₹1,152 crore have been provided to women entrepreneurs in the past 3.5 decades, creating 70,000 job opportunities and directly providing 35,000 jobs. Hostels with crèche facilities have been set up in different parts…

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Police launch probe into availing of loans using forged documents in Kozhikode

Police launch probe into illegal availing of loans by six persons using fake title deeds in Kozhikode. Evidence of purchase of 50 acres in Karnataka's Gundlupet. Over 30 cases registered in district, 20 under Chevayur police investigation. Gang operated like parallel village office, fabricating documents to clear loans. Institutions tightened…

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‘Botched’ C-Section surgery case: Veena George says police probe is based on Health department directive

Kozhikode: Health Minister Veena George said police probe into K.K. Harshina's alleged botched C-Section surgery case is based on her department's directive. George said culprits must be identified and brought to book. Police are questioning medical staff and collecting technical details from scanning equipment manufacturers. District medical board dismissed police…

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Greenfield highway: takeover of land to be completed in two months

Kozhikode: Land takeover for Palakkad-Kozhikode greenfield highway to be completed in two months. Compensation to eligible landholders to begin soon. Five-level verification procedures, including land survey and valuation, completed.

The Hindu

Women entrepreneurs to organise mega expo in Kozhikode

KSWDC is hosting a mega expo of 200 women entrepreneurs on Kozhikode beach from Aug 23-26. Woman and Child Welfare Minister Veena George will inaugurate the expo on Aug 24, followed by a valedictory function on Aug 26 with Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas. Cultural programmes and food court will…

The Hindu

Women’s rights activists elated over SC handbook

Supreme Court of India handbook on gender justice welcomed by activists. Women's rights activists in Kozhikode praise move, urge similar changes in media, police, literature. Handbook lists phrases commonly used in context of women/sexual crimes & right terms to substitute them.

The Hindu

Job fair at Kuttiyadi on August 20

As part of the State government’s ‘My Job My Pride’ initiative, a constituency-level job fair will be held at Kuttiyadi in Kozhikode on August 20.

The Hindu

Vehicle expedition held seeking Bharat Ratna for Rafi

Kozhikode-based Mohammed Rafi Foundation launched a vehicle expedition, "Pattu Vandi", to garner support for the Bharat Ratna campaign for the legendary singer. The expedition was flagged off from LIC corner at Mananchira and passed through 12 locations, playing Rafi's songs. Writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair put the first signature for the…

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Beach Bliss Park on Butt Road falls on hard times

Once a pride of Kozhikode, Beach Bliss Park on Butt Road is now a sight of despair. The District Tourism Promotion Council is in touch with the Department of Harbour Engineering to restore the park.

The Hindu

State awards for best doctors announced

Best Doctors awards for 2022 announced: C.O. Anoop (Medical Officer, Mattool family health centre, Kannur) won health services award; S. Gomathy (Professor of Nephrology, Alappuzha Govt. Medical College) won medical edu. award; S. Jayasree (physician, ESI Hospital, Palakkad) won insurance medical service award; N.S. Saju (junior consultant, district hospital, Vadakara,…

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