Eight Tourists from Kerala Die in Accident on Valparai Ghat Road
Eight tourists from Kozhikode in Kerala died in an accident on the Valparai ghat road while returning from a trip. A total of 16 people were on the trip.
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Eight tourists from Kozhikode in Kerala died in an accident on the Valparai ghat road while returning from a trip. A total of 16 people were on the trip.
Probe under way against 15 suspected senior students from a higher secondary school near Madavoor in Kozhikode district

Breaking from expectations of retaining most of its 15 sitting MLAs, whose average age is above 63, the party introduced 11 new faces, including six young leaders, two women and one non-Muslim…

The accident took place around 2.30 a.m. when the electric scooter they were travelling on crashed into an electric post and fell into a drainage
Sitting MLA Thomas K. Thomas will contest in Kuttanad, and K.T. Mujeeb in Malappuram

CPI(M) is fielding all its incumbent MLAs, except in Koyilandy. Seat-sharing talks are reportedly in the final stages in the UDF and NDA.
A commercial LPG shortage in Bengaluru has led to a significant drop in food delivery orders, particularly during peak meal hours, severely impacting restaurants and gig workers who rely on these services.
The Kozhikode Corporation Council has given its approval to publish the Local Area Plan (LAP) for the development of the Palayam sector in the Gazette.
Authorities in Kozhikode city are set to restrict the entry of illegal street traders following complaints from licensed traders about significant financial losses due to unauthorized street trade.

Roadshow led by Minister Mohammed Riyas taken out in protest against his alleged exclusion from official inaugural event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kochi
The Sandbox mini-tech park project at Cyberpark in Kozhikode has officially commenced with the transfer of land, marking a significant step in the development of a new technology hub.
The Kozhikode District Panchayat Budget has outlined key priorities including health, housing, and achieving carbon neutrality within the district.
A footwear shop's promotional offer of premium shoes for just Rs 1 triggered chaos in Kozhikode on Sunday morning.

P.Viji is a name known to the people of Kozhikode for her work as a fiery activist fighting for the welfare of women working in the unorganised sector through her collective, Penkoottu
A rift within the NCP(SP) over the Elathur Assembly seat in Kozhikode has openly resurfaced, with the party's State president stating that an appropriate candidate will be chosen after detailed discussions.
Police in Kozhikode city have identified 'shadow areas,' though the specific context or reason for this identification is not detailed in the provided snippet.
Four people died in a head-on collision with a lorry in Kozhikode, which occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday.
The fitness of old private buildings in Kozhikode remains unchecked, with the reluctance of tenants to vacate facilities emerging as a concern for landlords.
The Kozhikode Corporation Council has called for a comprehensive government probe into a building collapse in Kozhikode, demanding ₹25-lakh compensation for victims' families and government jobs for their dependents.
Following a building collapse, authorities in Kozhikode have stated that stern action will be taken against those responsible for lapses, and the structural stability of buildings in the city will be seriously examined by the Corporation.
The Mayor of Kozhikode has announced ex gratia payments for the families of victims who died in a recent sunshade collapse incident.
Two other headload workers sustain grave injuries in the incident at Valiyangadi

Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said that funds had been allocated for road repair works in Kozhikode North, Beypore, Elathur and Kuttiadi Assembly constituencies

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) celebrated its 61st annual convocation, where 561 students were awarded their degrees.
If the NDA candidate polls above 25,000 votes, the winner’s margin will likely drop substantially, making it one of the closest victories in the State
Culling of birds is scheduled to commence in Kozhikode, Kerala, on March 21, following the confirmation of avian influenza in the region.

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with voting phases occurring in April. The upcoming polls are set against a backdrop of looming energy crisis concerns in the country.
Kozhikode district has recorded 26,57,478 voters, and 39 flying squads have been deployed to monitor and prevent violations of the election code of conduct.

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has warned of potential catastrophic closures for restaurants due to the West Asia crisis impacting LPG supply, with the Delhi government now assuring normal LPG supply and no shortage amid these concerns.
Kozhikode Corporation Secretary has submitted a request to BPCL asking it to consider cremation as an essential service and address the shortage so that cremation services can be offered without…
A bomb disposal squad conducted a search at Kozhikode medical college following a bomb hoax, though no explosive devices were found.

Though Kerala government recently revised pay structure of nurses working in private hospitals, United Nurses Association claims that certain hospitals are not willing to implement it
BSNL is inviting entrepreneurs to collaborate on boosting internet and mobile connectivity in the rural areas of Kozhikode, aiming to improve digital access for residents.
The initiative seeks to provide prompt police assistance and strengthen security arrangements for women commuting during later hours
Party keen on additional seats in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Kozhikode, says its State secretary general Varughese George

Raids were carried out in 91 locations in Kozhikode city. District Police Chief (Kozhikode city) said two suspects were arrested, apart from serving notice on 21 other account holders
A new fire station has been opened at Mavoor by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, expected to serve 15 local bodies in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts.

K.P. Unnikrishnan, a former Union Minister and senior Congress leader who served as MP for Vadakara from 1971 to 1996, has passed away.
Agreements have been signed with BPCL to set up compressed biogas - based waste treatment plants in Kozhikode and Kollam, while projects are being developed under Public-Private Partnership model in Palakkad and Thrissur, and another under the Kerala Solid Waste Management Project in Changanassery
Squads are checking the premises of Kozhikode medical college in India following a bomb threat.
A girl was found dead in Kozhikode, India, with details surrounding the incident yet to be fully disclosed.
More than 36,800 homes have been completed under the Life Mission project in Kozhikode, indicating significant progress in the housing initiative.
Four loading workers were killed and four others seriously injured when a 50-meter long sunshade of a godown collapsed on them in Valiyangadi, Kozhikode.
A noticeable increase in children begging for alms on the beaches of Kozhikode has sparked concern among local authorities and residents.

Rahul Gandhi is set to kickstart the Congress party's campaign for the Kerala Assembly polls with a rally in Kozhikode on March 25, signaling the official beginning of their electoral efforts.
The Health Department in Kozhikode has issued an alert against water-borne diseases, urging residents to take precautions.
Rashtriya Janata Dal to field M.K. Bhaskaran from Vadakara in Kozhikode, P.K. Praveen from Koothuparamba in Kannur, and P.K. Anil Kumar from Kalpetta in Wayanad as LDF candidates
The Kozhikode Corporation in India is set to re-tender the operations for the medical college's Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Eleven family health centres in Kozhikode have been declared 'antibiotic smart', indicating their adherence to best practices in antibiotic use.

Despite opposition from commuters, the Railway Ministry has extended the Bengaluru-Kannur Express service to Kozhikode, building on a previous extension of the Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru Central Express to Kannur in 2009.

State unit of the NCP(SP) has prepared a panel of three names for consideration by the central leadership for the Elathur seat which includes Saseendran, NCP(SP) Kozhikode district president Mukkom…
Kozhikode city police in India have traced 124 lost or stolen phones blacklisted on the Sanchar Saathi portal and returned them to their original owners, urging buyers to check for blacklisted products.
Mayor says that once the NIT-C report is received, buildings earmarked for demolition will be razed, while those requiring reinforcement will be strengthened and maintained
While ceremonial launch has been completed, commencement of regular services faces some challenges from low-hanging shade trees along the routes

A promotional offer for shoes priced at ₹1 resulted in a clash in Kozhikode, leading to the booking of traders and the arrest of eight suspects as part of an ongoing investigation.

Sreeja J.S. from Naruvamoodu in Thiruvananthapuram secures 57th rank in her first attempt, overcoming several oddsTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM

The first rock blast for Kerala’s ambitious tunnel road project, connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, has been successfully completed under strict safety measures, inaugurated by CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
New police station buildings were inaugurated in Kozhikode, and the Chief Minister launched the construction works of the State’s first rural jail at Puthuppanam near Vadakara in Kozhikode through videoconferencing.
The Kozhikode Corporation Council has unanimously approved its budget.
The Kozhikode Corporation's budget prioritizes waste management, environmental protection, and public health initiatives, indicating a strategic focus on these areas for the city's development.
Bomb was allegedly hurled at house of KSU Kozhikode district secretary Bithul Balan at Thiruvallur around 2.30 a.m.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala is planning a public event in Kozhikode to protest against the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
A team of engineers from the Kozhikode Corporation has inspected 12 age-old buildings, highlighting the urgent need for action on the Karaparamba fish market and Puthiyangadi market buildings.
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered an urgent inspection of old buildings in Kozhikode, India, though the specific reason for the order is not detailed in the headline.
The stray dog population in Kozhikode, India, has doubled since 2018, with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program credited for preventing an even larger surge.
Bollards have been placed on a footpath in Kozhikode city to prevent two-wheelers from entering, following a solo protest by an elderly woman against the practice.