"kozhikode"

A massive fire destroyed a coconut oil mill in Kerala's Kozhikode, gutting machinery, copra stocks, stored oil and a lorry. Firefighters battled the blaze for over eight hours. Owners estimated losses exceeding Rs 7 crore, while the cause remains under investigation

Authorities recovered the body of construction manager Vikram Rana, the last person missing after the July 7 landslide at the Wayanad tunnel project site. The death toll has risen to eight, ending the multi-agency search operation that lasted five days

The IMD issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode after intense rainfall and a landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project. One person died, seven were injured, seven remain missing, and evacuation and rescue operations continue amid persistent heavy rain

Around 900 medical coding professionals employed by a US-based healthcare analytics firm were allegedly terminated without prior notice in Kochi and Kozhikode. Following employee protests, the Kerala Labour Department intervened, putting the layoff process on hold pending further discussions

Kerala reported eight new Shigella infections, taking June's total to 180 and this year's tally to 256. Six deaths have been linked to the outbreak, while health authorities continue Nipah surveillance with the infected patient remaining on ventilator support

Kerala has reported 146 Shigella cases and five deaths since January, with 70 infections and four fatalities recorded in June alone. Kozhikode registered the highest number of cases, while health authorities continue monitoring the spread of the bacterial infection

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, Kerala. The state health department has quarantined 15 high-risk contacts out of 77 identified individuals and established emergency surveillance protocols across the district

Kerala has been placed on high alert after a 43-year-old man from Kozhikode tested preliminarily positive for Nipah Virus Infection. Authorities have begun contact tracing and quarantine measures while awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology, Pune. The patient remains critical on ventilator support

A migrant worker was rescued from a covered drain in Kozhikode after passersby noticed his hand through a small opening. The man claimed a magician trapped him inside. Authorities said there was no obvious entry point, making the incident mysterious

Waiting outside the airport were relatives, friends and well-wishers who had followed his painful journey for two decades

Election Commission of India directed officials in Kerala to avoid opening strong rooms before counting day after reports from Kozhikode and Palakkad, while opposition leaders alleged procedural violations and demanded scrutiny ahead of the May 4 election results

A Congress-led United Democratic Front alleged strongroom tampering at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode, but election officials clarified that only a separate materials room was opened during routine inspection, confirming that Electronic Voting Machine strongrooms remained secure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kochi to inaugurate major Kerala infrastructure projects and launch the NDA’s election campaign. Kerala ministers, including P Mohammed Riyas, skipped the event, protesting his exclusion from the ceremony, sparking criticism from the ruling Left Democratic Front

At the Kerala Literature Festival, actor Prakash Raj said mainstream Hindi cinema has lost its roots, becoming fake and money-driven. He praised Malayalam and Tamil films for strong storytelling, social themes and young filmmakers addressing real issues 

A man’s suicide after viral Instagram harassment allegations sparked outrage in Kerala, raising concerns over social media vigilantism, police lapses and due process. Police booked abetment to suicide as probes, human rights inquiry and political criticism intensified

Kerala reported its seventh death from amoebic meningoencephalitis in 2025 after a 45-year-old man from Wayanad succumbed in Kozhikode. With 42 confirmed cases and four deaths in Kozhikode alone, health authorities have stepped up water testing and awareness drives.

DV Shankar Rao, a 73-year-old retired SBI officer from Hyderabad, made history as the first recorded heart bypass survivor to win four gold medals at the National Powerlifting Championships. He has now been invited to represent India at the 2025 World Championships in South Africa.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for four districts in northern Kerala, including Wayanad, as heavy rains continued to batter various parts of the region

It was around 8 pm on Friday night that the authorities at the Casualty department detected smoke coming out from the UPS room.

Arjun had left the home in the second week of July driving a truck with a load of wooden logs for delivery in Karnataka. On July 16, he went missing after a landslide hit the Shiroor area in Karnataka along the Kochi-Panavel national highway.