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Chandy was a pillar of strength for Congress workers in Kozhikode

Oommen Chandy had strong ties with Kozhikode, having a loyal group of leaders and workers. K.C. Abu, former DCC president, had a decades-long bond with Chandy.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Kozhikode DCC postpones ‘Janasadassu’

The Kozhikode district Congress committee has postponed ‘Janasadassu’, an event scheduled in Kozhikode on July 22 in protest against the Centre’s move to introduce a Uniform Civil Code in the country, in the wake of the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Tributes pour in for former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy

Tributes paid to former CM Oommen Chandy in Kozhikode by people from various walks of life. Bishop Varghese Chakkalakkal praised his care and concern for the poor. A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar lauded his efforts for Kerala's development.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Kozhikode MCH sexual assault survivor determined to go to any lengths for justice

Farsana is fighting for justice after her ordeal of sexual assault in Kozhikode's Govt. Med. College Hospital. Despite her assaulter's arrest & dismissal, 5 hospital employees remain suspended & police have submitted chargesheet. Farsana has to battle alone to see progress & has taken her complaint to the CM &…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Congress seeks Vigilance probe into allegations against former Thiruvambady MLA

Congress leaders call for Vigilance probe into financial irregularities and violation of party discipline by CPI(M) leader George M. Thomas. Protests gain momentum in Kozhikode district, led by Congress, demanding high-level investigation. CPI(M) suspends Thomas for a year, but remains silent on allegations. Youth Congress and Welfare Party of India…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Children’s council makes proposals to improve city’s literary tradition

Kozhikode's Children's Council held its first meeting, with Neneh Feren as Mayor and Abhirami C.P. as Deputy Mayor. The Council discussed ways to improve the city, such as a Students Literature Festival, a reading street, writing camps, reading apps, and more active libraries.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Sajita Nair’s ‘The Grande Matriarch of Malabar’ maps the social changes at the turn of the 20th century in Kerala through the life of her protagonist

The Grande Matriarch of Malabar, authored by Sajita Nair, narrates the story of Dakshayani, a strong-willed woman and her attachment to her ancestral home

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Panchayat in Kerala declares holiday for schools for fear of stray dogs

Three of the dog bites took place in Ward 3 of the Koothali panchayat in Kozhikode while the fourth one was reported from Ward 8 of nearby Changaroth panchayat.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

UCC not a Muslim-only issue, says CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary

CPM has invited leaders of Christian congregations, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes to the national seminar being organised in Kozhikode on July 15.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Solemn start to MT’s 90th birthday fete in Kozhikode

‘Sukritham’, the five-day event organised by the Mathrubhumi Group to mark writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s birthday celebrations, had a solemn start, with filmmaker Maniratnam and historian Manu S. Pillai paying him glowing tributes.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023