The election contest in Palakkad, India, is highlighted by the rivalry between BJP figure Sobha Surendran and 'Metro Man', alongside a hotelier.

Symbolic wreaths were laid at Palakkad Medical College in India as part of a protest to draw attention to the institution’s long-standing developmental challenges.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has reprimanded its leaders for making sexist remarks in Palakkad.

The mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) train from Palakkad to Pollachi, Mayiladuthurai-Karaikudi passenger, Amrit Bharat Express from Podanur to Dhanbad and the Mangaluru-Tirunelveli Express will be introduced

Railway authorities in the Palakkad Division have seized cannabis valued at ₹30 lakh, indicating a significant drug bust.

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

An IIT Palakkad student, who was injured in an unspecified incident, is reported to be in stable condition while undergoing treatment in Coimbatore.

Farmers in Palakkad are expressing concern over delayed payments as the paddy procurement season begins, with neither cooperative societies nor Supplyco providing clarity on payment schedules.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is attempting to win the Palakkad constituency, a traditional Congress stronghold, in an election battle overshadowed by a recent scandal.

Film and television personality Ramesh Pisharody is the UDF candidate, contesting against BJP State general secretary Sobha Surendran and LDF-backed Independent N.M.R. Razak

The sculpture is being installed in the compound of the V.T. Bhattathiripad Cultural Complex near Government Medical College, Palakkad

Nine-year-old girl’s right hand had to be amputated after it was infected due to ‘negligence’ at the district hospital, Palakkad

CPI(M) Palakkad secretary Suresh Babu is considering legal action against former MLA P.K. Sasi, who was expelled from the party after alleging that a prime accused in a spirit smuggling case was elevated to party district leadership.

The partry’s Central Election Committee is set to review the initial list of candidates next week. The KPCC has submitted a list featuring several incumbent MLAs and prominent figures. With Congress planning to contest at least 60 constituencies, the party faces critical decisions on candidate selections, particularly in Palakkad.

Police suspect the assault was premeditated, noting that it took place in a poorly lit area of the campus that lacked surveillance camera coverage

Student sustains injuries to her forehead after being struck with a wooden plank by unidentified assailant. Incident sparks protests from students over security concerns

The Edappal registered vehicle scrapping facility will cater to the districts of Palakkad, Malappuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing an election rally in Palakkad, has accused the LDF and UDF of looting Kerala for decades, reiterating his claim that the state has been 'trapped between LDF, UDF loots' and that the NDA and BJP are gaining acceptance.

Kerala election: Key battleground seats include Nemom, Vattiyoorkavu, Peravoor and Palakkad. The LDF is hoping for a third consecutive term.

A new candidate will replace Alathur’s sitting MLA K.D. Prasenan, who has completed two terms

Absence of BJP East district president Prasanth Sivan from Ms. Surendran’s programmes sparked speculation about growing dissent within the party and his dissatisfaction over being denied the Palakkad seat

The BEML Palakkad complex has been recognized with an Industrial Safety Award for its commitment to safety standards and practices.

Chaos surrounding paddy procurement has intensified in the Palakkad region.

A student from Tamil Nadu was reportedly attacked while on the campus of IIT Palakkad.

Political speculation suggests the Congress party is considering Muraleedharan for Palakkad, while the BJP may field Sobha Surendran in the same constituency.