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Major drug haul in Kannur: four detained with MDMA, hashish oil

Four persons, incl. woman, arrested in Kannur drug hunt. 160g MDMA & 60 bottles hashish oil seized. Suspects Dilshad, Riswan, Yasin & Aparna apprehended from two locations. Tip-off led to arrest from hotel on Bellard Road & hotel near John Mill. Police Sub Inspectors Savya Saji, Shameel, ASI M. Ajayan…

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Kozhikode Collector receives threat letter in Maoists name again

Kozhikode District Collector receives 2nd letter from anonymous sender threatening action against Chief Minister's Navakerala Sadas. Police investigate source of letter, which appears to be fake & criticises State govt for succumbing to capitalist forces. Police suspect sender's intent to create fear & refer to Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)…

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Cricketer S. Sreesanth booked in cheating case in Kerala

Kannur police in kerala file FIR against cricketer S. Sreesanth and two others for cheating ₹18.7 lakh from resident Sareesh Balagopalan. Complaint alleges money taken for construction of sports academy, but neither started nor returned. Accused booked under IPC Section 420 for cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. Petitioned…

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Gandhi’s legacy honoured with new bust installations in schools

The 10th bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at Government Town Higher Secondary School in Kannur to mark India's 75th Independence Day. Writer T. Padmanabhan praised Gandhi's role in India's freedom struggle, citing his Salt March and advocacy for Khadi.

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Kerala Students’ Union protests against alleged attack on Youth Congress activists

KSU activists in Ernakulam staged a march to the Kanayannur taluk office to protest the attack on Youth Congress activists by DYFI members in Kannur. District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas demanded CM Vijayan resign if he was afraid of democratic protests. Police fired water cannons to disperse KSU activists.

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Navakerala Sadas finishes Kannur tour leaving plaudits and brickbats in its wake

LDF govt's Navakerala Sadas ends in Kannur; Cabinet confers in Thalassery, draws criticism for lining schoolchildren to hail CM. MSF protests DEO's decision to ferry children to Sadas venues. Congress accuses police of detaining workers, CPI(M) sees optimism in IUML leader's statement. Congress petitions Police Chief against CM for condoning…

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Lawyers boycott courts, magistrate transferred

Lawyers boycott courts to protest magistrate's arrest order of lawyer. High Court transfers magistrate to Kannur. Ernakulam Bar Association demands removal of temporary magistrates, stages protest.

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Air India Express commences more domestic services from Thiruvananthapuram airport

Air India Express adds domestic services to Thiruvananthapuram airport: Bengaluru, Kannur, Chennai & Mangaluru via Bengaluru. Two daily Bengaluru services, Kannur Wed/Sat, Chennai Tues/Fri, Mangaluru dep 8.15pm/arr 11.25pm, return 7.50am/arr 12.10pm. All services from T2 at Chakka.

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Fraught political atmosphere marks Navakerala Sadas fourth day in Kannur

Frayed political tempers in Kannur as Congress threatens to impede CM's progress. CPI(M) accuses Congress of fomenting violence to disrupt Cabinet's outreach. UDF convener calls CM "cruel" while Archbishop urges parties to sink differences for public good. A.V. Gopinath to join Navakerala Sadas in Palakkad.

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14 DYFI workers booked for assault on Youth Congress activists in Kannur

14 DYFI workers accused of assaulting Youth Congress members who were waving black flags at chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other Ministers in Kannur, Kerala. FIR filed under IPC sections including attempted murder, 143, 147, 148, 341, 323, 324. Attackers used helmet, plant pot, iron rod, injuring Youth Congress workers.…

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Tensions escalate as police clash with YC activists marching towards Navakerala Sadas venue in Kannur

Clashes erupted between police & Youth Congress workers in Kannur on Nov 21, 2023, as the latter attempted to march to the venue of the Navakerala Sadas. Police set up barricade near DCC office to halt march, leading to tensions & use of water cannon. 70+ Youth Congress workers, incl.…

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Navakerala Sadas: Frayed political tempers mark fourth day of Kerala Cabinet’s public outreach programme in Kannur district

Frayed political tempers marked the fourth day of the cabinet’s public outreach programme, the Navakerala Sadas, in the Kannur district

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Youth Congress workers wave black flags at Pinarayi’s motorcade in Kannur

Youth Congress workers waved black flags at the motorcade of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Pazhayangadi in Kannur on Monday, the police said.

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Navakerala Sadas gains momentum in Kannur district, witnesses big turnout

Navakerala Sadas, led by kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, continues journey through districts, Kannur taking centre stage. Interaction with dignitaries to strengthen govt-local leader bond. Public meeting in Payyannur, CM addressing key locations. Huge turnout in CPI(M) bastion. 7,000 complaints from 5 constituencies in Kannur, 14,600 in Kasaragod. 1,700 complaints…

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Farmer who was forced to abandon land and house due to wildlife menace dies

Cancer survivor Subramanian's tragic death highlights plight of farmers in Kannur. Forced to abandon home due to wild animal raids, he grappled with securing housing assistance. He was denied BPL card and pension. Community expresses indignation, highlighting systemic issues that led to his death.

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‘Maoist’ encounter in Kannur: Thunderbolts team cordons off forest exits, intensifies search

Maoist Encounter in Kannur: Kerala Police’s Thunderbolts team intensifies efforts to capture suspected Maoists who escaped after a firefight in Kannur’s Ayyankunnu panchayat.

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GMC Kozhikode leading in KUHS arts fest

GMC Kozhikode leads KUHS interzone arts fest with 102 pts; GMC Kollam 2nd (61 pts), VPSV Ayurveda 3rd (50 pts). GMC Kozhikode, Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad, GMC Kollam, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, TDMC Alappuzha win 1st prizes in various categories.

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Need for introspection key in the context of global media challenges: CM

naugurating the 59th State conference of Kerala Journalists Union (KUWJ) organised in Kannur on Tuesday, he expressed concern over the global media index, where India ranks 167th, highlighting a threat to media freedom nationwide.

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Kerala Police engage suspected Maoists in gun battle in rural Kannur

Thunderbolts special forces team seized 3 guns from suspected Maoists in Kannur firefight. No casualties/injuries reported, but police searching hospitals/clinics & inspecting vehicles. Earlier, police engaged Maoists in Wayanad, arresting 2 & seizing AK-47 & 2 shotguns. Suspected Maoists escaped.

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MP seeks steps to bring down rush in north Kerala trains

Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh assured Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan that steps would be taken to address travelling woes of train passengers in north Kerala. Raghavan requested advancing 16610 Kozhikode Express, stopping Parasuram Express in Kozhikode, delaying Mangaluru-Kozhikode Passenger, restoring Thrissur-Kozhikode Passenger, extending MEMUs in north Kerala, extending 16511/12…

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Express trains to have two additional general coaches to clear rush in north Kerala

Southern Railway adds two extra coaches to six express/special trains in Kerala to ease rush of office-goers and students. Changes made in Mangaluru-Kozhikode, Kannur-Charvattur, Charvattur-Mangaluru, Mangaluru-Coimbatore and Coimbatore-Mangaluru Express. Pantry car of Parasuram Express replaced by general coach.

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Father of suspect in assault case opens fire at police team in Kerala

Police team narrowly escaped unhurt after suspect's father opened fire during attempted arrest in Kannur, Kerala. Babu Thomas faces charges under Arms Act and IPC Sections 353 and 307. Evidence of stone-throwing and two firearms (one with license, one without) found. Roshan has 10+ cases registered against him, search continues.

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Kannur railway station unveils 70 kWP solar plant

Kannur railway station has achieved a milestone by commissioning a 70 kWP solar plant, generating 300 units daily and saving ₹9,30,750 annually. The project, set up at a cost of ₹3.3 crore, boasts a payback period of 3.54 years with 10-year inverter and 12-year panel warranties, reducing CO2 emissions.

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Gold seized from passenger at Kannur airport

Kannur airport police foiled an attempt to smuggle gold by passenger Mustafa (33). 832.4 grams of gold seized from him. District Police Chief (Kannur City) Ajith Kumar led the operation. Airport police station officers conducted the search.

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On the wrong track | Why daily commute is an ordeal for train passengers in northern Kerala

Kerala's rail commuters face an ordeal daily: squeezing into packed unreserved coaches, struggling to board, and enduring unwanted advances. Reasons for overcrowding include road traffic delays and changes to train timings due to COVID-19. Passengers demand more short-distance trains and MEMUs, but the Railways are unable to make changes due…

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