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When Ramdas Vaidyar just missed an arrest under DIR

Vaidyar, an ayurvedic physician, was renowned for his satire, quirky acts, and friendship with eminent writers. When Kozhikode SP Lakshmana wanted to crack the whip, Subhash Babu convinced him against it. Vaidyar charmed Lakshmana with his ayurvedic oil to treat spondylitis.

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LPG shortage hits operation of over 2,000 autorickshaws in Kozhikode

LPG shortage hits 2,000 autorickshaws in Kozhikode, with only one fuel station at Kundayithode. Drivers allege govt inaction, leading fuel suppliers' reluctance to supply LPG, and interest in CNG instead.

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TRACK for Corporation’s involvement in traffic management in Kozhikode

TRACK proposes Kozhikode Corporation involve traffic wardens to manage city traffic. Police & MVD lack legal responsibility, Road Safety Authority not developed. Traffic wardens, local people, can act effectively.

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Police officer suspended for ‘flawed’ investigation into fund misappropriation case

Kozhikode police officer suspended for inaccurate investigation into MYL fund misappropriation case. Officer Yusef Nadutharamel failed to properly investigate the case, resulting in dismissal of police report by court. Summon issued against accused; case to be considered again on Feb 9, 2024.

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Award presented to G. Venugopal

V. Muraleedharan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, said at the Navarathri Sargotsavam in Kozhikode that India does not support war, regardless of its location.

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Kerala government has cheated endosulfan victims, says activist Daya Bai

social activist Daya Bai alleges Kerala government "cheated" her by not keeping promises to address endosulfan victims' concerns in Kasaragod. She'll observe "Days of Betrayal" in protest. She questions AIIMS campus decision, citing existing medical facilities in Kozhikode. 27,000 registered for medical screening camps in Kasaragod, but demand ignored. Chief…

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Kerala awaiting Central nod to set up AIIMS at Kinalur in Kozhikode, says Health Minister

Health Minister Veena George visited Balussery taluk hospital to assess functioning & evaluate development works. She said State awaits Centre's response on AIIMS proposal for Kinalur. She discussed demand for more staff & adding 5 beds to dialysis centre. She reviewed works using ₹23 crore KIIFB funds & discussed proposal…

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Meenachil-Malankara project work to begin on October 21

KWA's largest project, Meenachil-Malankara, to begin Sat. ₹1,243-cr project to provide 42,230 piped water connections to 24,525 houses in 8 panchayats of Pala & 17,705 houses in 5 panchayats of Poonjar. JICA project in Kozhikode is biggest project by KWA. Floating pump house to draw raw water, 5M litre capacity…

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Antibodies against Nipah in bat samples collected from Maruthonkara

Health Minister Veena George confirms antibodies against Nipah virus found in 12 bat samples from Maruthonkara, Kozhikode. ICMR communicated this to State govt. One Health system to be strengthened to meet Nipah virus challenges. No genetic mutations in Bangladeshi strain.

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Effective waste management top priority for new Kozhikode District Collector

Kozhikode Dist. Collector Snehil Kumar Singh prioritizes waste treatment, industry/trade promotion, and tourism promotion. He is confident that with public and official support, Kozhikode can become the first district in Kerala to address waste management issues. He plans to create national/international marketing initiatives to promote destinations in the district. He…

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Food Safety department shuts down 20 units in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: Food Safety Dept. shut down 17 shops & 3 hostel canteens for not having food safety licence. Complaints against hostels led to inspections. Food served must be within 2 hrs, water tested, cooks & suppliers must have medical fitness cert. 345 establishments inspected, more to come.

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‘Road accidents can be brought down through use of modern technology’

IGP K. Sethuraman has said modern tech can reduce road accidents in Kerala. 70% of accidents occur on highways. Bus bays, auto bays, footpaths need to be designed and security intensified. Trauma Care Kozhikode launched 'Lifeline' network to make city free of road accidents.

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Bus driver, owner held for Vengeri road accident

The Chevayur police have arrested the owner and the driver of the bus that was involved in the road accident that claimed two lives at Vengeri near Malaparamba in Kozhikode on Monday.

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Early-warning systems, flood-resistant infrastructure, land-use planning required in Kerala, says report

Kozhikode-based CWRDM report suggests integrated water management, afforestation, soil conservation, check dams, water-efficient agri practices, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water quality monitoring, community involvement, climate resilient infrastructure, and data mgmt to reduce seasonal floods in Kerala.

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Asia’s first women’s police station, in Kozhikode, set to celebrate golden jubilee

Kozhikode's Vanitha Police Station celebrated its 50th anniversary with blood & hair donation drives. In 1973, PM Indira Gandhi inaugurated the station, the first of its kind in Asia, with all-women staff to prevent crimes against women. The station has since been a source of solace for thousands of women.

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NH widening work posing danger to houses at Pachakkil

Residents in Pachakkil, Kozhikode living in fear due to road widening works; mud heaped up for road work washed into Sreeja's plot during heavy rain; her compound wall collapsed, diverting water away from her house; other nearby plots and wells affected; residents preparing memorandum to submit to authorities; contractors making…

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No considerable increase in classified homestay ventures in Kozhikode

Kozhikode homestays yet to witness proportionate increase in classified facilities. Tourism sector operators say only top-rated homestays will attract more travellers. Many operators unaware of grading process, few classified homestays in district.

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Accident claims lives of couple in Kozhikode

Couple crushed by bus in Kozhikode; 6 injured. Shaiju & Sheema, 43 & 38, crushed between two buses while on way to hospital. CCTV footage reveals driver's negligence. Motor Vehicles Dept. says rash driving caused accident. Cautionary boards erected, but ignored.

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Proclamation of Mamankam festival held in Kozhikode

Reviving a centuries-old tradition, a representative of the Zamorin family proclaimed the Mamankam festival in Kozhikode. Held annually on the Makam day of Magha, the festival includes a procession, arithmetic expo, sky gazing, martial arts demonstration and more.

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Teachers in Kozhikode schools get training on Type 1 diabetes

Teachers in Kozhikode district are being trained to care for students with Type 1 diabetes. The project, GLYZIMA, seeks to create a Juvenile Diabetes Informed School System, with 78 students identified so far. Training sessions are led by doctors to equip teachers with knowledge and skills to educate and empower…

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Arunaksharan Narayanankutty in Elsevier-Stanford list

Arunaksharan Narayanankutty, assistant professor of Zoology at St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode, has found place among the top 2% scientists of the world in the Elsevier-Stanford list for the year 2022

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Snehil Kumar Singh appointed Kozhikode Collector

Kozhikode district appoints Snehil Kumar Singh as new Collector. He was staff officer to Chief Secretary and was in charge of demolishing illegal constructions at Maradu. He completed the task in 100 days. He is 2016-batch IAS officer and was earlier Assistant Collector of Kozhikode and CEO of Kerala IT…

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Recurring clashes: police prepare list of suspected goons

Police in Kozhikode have identified 25 frequent offenders suspected of involvement in goonda attacks. Three officers were injured in recent incidents, prompting police to take stern action. Police found gangs involved in drug trafficking, vehicle lifting, and other local theft cases.

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Kerala government effects major reshuffle in top echelons of civil services

Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…

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Noted Malayalam film producer P.V. Gangadharan passes away

P.V. Gangadharan, noted Malayalam film producer and director of Mathrubhumi group, passed away in Kozhikode on Oct 13. He was 80 and had been hospitalised due to age-related ailments. He was active in cinema, politics and business. Through his Grihalakshmi productions, he made several historic movies, some of which won…

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