Kozhikode
Coverage of Kozhikode in the Nexus archive.
- CPI(M) to step up agitation seeking AIIMS at Kinalur in Kozhikode
CPI(M) is intensifying protests to establish an AIIMS in Kinalur, Kozhikode. Party MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas plans to meet the Chief Minister and Health Minister to address the issue.
- Kin arrested for alleged murder of dairy farmer in Kozhikode
A family member was arrested for the alleged murder of a dairy farmer in Kozhikode. The incident involves a criminal case related to the death of the farmer.
- Geo-tagging of forest locations raises concerns over trespassing
The forest department in Kozhikode flagged 23 Google Maps listings inside reserve forests as misleading, stating unauthorized map pins and uploaded photographs are encouraging illegal entry into protected areas. Officials warn of trespassing, public safety risks, and human-wildlife conflict, seeking removal of the listings.
- Man found murdered in Kozhikode
A man was found murdered in Kozhikode. Local residents' statements suggest the involvement of drug addicts in the case.
- Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Kerala’s Kozhikode
Traffic police in Kerala's Kozhikode have intensified efforts to penalize private buses stopping mid-road for passenger pickups and drop-offs, which public complaints claim cause traffic bottlenecks. Authorities state the practice disrupts traffic flow and raises accident risks, leading to stricter enforcement.
- Efforts on to set up interim firefighting facility in Kozhikode city following SHRC order
Efforts are underway to establish an interim firefighting facility in Kozhikode city following an SHRC order. The initiative responds to public outcry after the beach fire station was relocated to Meenchanda, leaving key commercial areas without immediate emergency services.
- Construction worker dies of asphyxiation in Kozhikode
A construction worker died of asphyxiation in Kozhikode. Another man who attempted to rescue the victim was hospitalized after falling unconscious.
- Centre offers ‘all help’ to Kerala govt. to protect rights of retrenched tech employees
The Indian government has pledged full support to the Kerala government to safeguard the rights of over 800 retrenched employees from CorroHealth Infotech's Kochi and Kozhikode offices.
- Ground set to start construction of Palakkad-Kozhikode greenfield highway
Construction is set to begin on the Palakkad-Kozhikode greenfield highway as over 95% of land acquisition is completed for the ₹8,000-crore Bharatmala project spanning rural areas of Palakkad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts.
- Police squad attacked in Kozhikode; five suspected goons arrested
Police squad attacked in Kozhikode; five suspected goons arrested. The confrontation occurred at Peruvayal near Mavoor in Kozhikode city around 9 a.m., with police using precise location data to target a local villa.
- Yellow alert for five districts in Kerala on July 10
A yellow alert was issued for five districts in Kerala on July 10, including Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram.
- M.K. Raghavan demands high-level probe into Kozhikode station clock tower collapse
M.K. Raghavan, Kozhikode MP, has demanded a high-level investigation into the collapse of the Kozhikode station clock tower. The MP is seeking clarification from the Railways on whether piling work near the heritage structure compromised its stability.
- Labourers shifted from tunnel road construction site in Kozhikode in Kerala
Labourers at a tunnel road construction site in Kozhikode, Kerala, were shifted following preventive evacuation measures recommended by the Kerala government in response to the Wayanad debris slip disaster.
- Motorists cautioned after crack found on Thamarassery mountain pass linking Kozhikode and Wayanad in Kerala
A crack was discovered on Thamarassery mountain pass in Kerala, which connects Kozhikode and Wayanad. The Wayanad Ghat Road Protection Committee has urged motorists to adhere to speed limits to prevent accidents in the area.
- CPI(M) seeks justice for laid-off staff at CorroHealth in Kochi, Kozhikode
CPI(M) is advocating for laid-off employees at CorroHealth in Kochi and Kozhikode. The organization seeks justice for the affected staff.
- ₹1,348-crore drinking water project in Kozhikode targets March 2027 commissioning
A ₹1,348-crore drinking water project in Kozhikode aims to be commissioned by March 2027. The initiative focuses on improving water supply infrastructure in the region.
- IMD issues red alert for Wayanad, Kozhikode districts in Kerala warning of extreme heavy rain on Tuesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode districts in Kerala, warning of extreme heavy rain. The Wayanad region received 265 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending July 7, 2026, classified as extremely heavy by IMD.
- ‘Flagging of labour rule violations could have led to CorroHealth lay-offs in Kozhikode’
Lay-offs at CorroHealth in Kozhikode may be linked to flagging of labor rule violations. Affected staff are awaiting talks between government officials and management in Kochi on July 10.
- ‘Operation Toofan’: police step up scrutiny of rental properties in Kozhikode
Police in Kozhikode have intensified scrutiny of rental properties as part of 'Operation Toofan' following intelligence about drug traffickers and repeat offenders using such properties to store smuggled synthetic drugs and other narcotics.
- ₹50-crore master plan on anvil for Cherooppa health centre in Kozhikode
A ₹50-crore master plan is being developed for the Cherooppa health centre in Kozhikode. The initiative aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure in the region.
- Former Congress leader from Kozhikode arrested over ‘fund misuse’ in coop. society
A former Congress leader from Kozhikode was arrested for alleged fund misuse in a cooperative society. The incident pertains to misappropriation of funds within the cooperative organization.
- One held in alleged cyber fraud case in Kozhikode
A person was arrested in connection with an alleged cyber fraud case in Kozhikode. The incident highlights ongoing concerns related to cybercrime in the region.
- Private bus operators in Kozhikode intensify stir over KSRTC free travel scheme
Private bus operators in Kozhikode are intensifying their protest against the KSRTC's free travel scheme. The dispute centers on the implementation of the scheme, which has sparked opposition from private transportation providers.
- U.S. technology company’s move to shut down centres in Kerala taking down around 800 jobs halted
A U.S. technology company's attempt to shut down operations in Kerala, India, leading to around 800 job losses, has been halted. Employees at CorroHealth Infotech Private Limited's offices in Kochi and Kozhikode were reportedly terminated without prior notice.
- 586 held in drug cases in Kozhikode in one month
In one month, 586 individuals were arrested in Kozhikode for drug-related cases. The operation highlights increased law enforcement activity targeting drug offenses in the region.
- Census fieldwork gets under way in Kozhikode amid teething troubles
Census fieldwork has begun in Kozhikode, but is facing initial challenges referred to as teething troubles. The work is in its early stages with some issues arising.
- Census 2027: Over 74,000 self-enumeration submissions received in Kozhikode
Over 74,000 self-enumeration submissions were received in Kozhikode for the 2027 Census. The self-enumeration window closed on June 30, 2026, with field enumeration set to begin after boundary mapping and house numbering are completed. Enumerators will verify self-reported data.
- Shortage of leukocyte filter sets continue to haunt thalassemia patients in Kozhikode
A shortage of leukocyte filter sets continues to affect thalassemia patients in Kozhikode. The supply under the 'Ashadhara' scheme was halted last year following patient complaints of adverse reactions.
- Nipah patient from Kozhikode tests negative for the virus
A Nipah patient from Kozhikode tested negative for the virus, and their close contacts have completed the 21-day mandatory quarantine period.
- ₹5-crore boost to transform Vellayil coast in Kozhikode
The government has allocated ₹5 crore to develop the Vellayil coast in Kozhikode. The initiative aims to transform the coastal area through funding and infrastructure projects.
- Missing tourist guide’s body recovered from Pathankayam river in Kozhikode
The body of a missing tourist guide was recovered from the Pathankayam river in Kozhikode. The recovery marks the conclusion of the search for the individual who had gone missing.
- Over 1.6 lakh children given polio vaccine in Kozhikode
Over 160,000 children in Kozhikode were administered the polio vaccine.
- Two rescued, one missing in Pathankayam river in Kozhikode
Two individuals were rescued from the Pathankayam river in Kozhikode, while one person remains missing. The incident occurred in the river, which is located in the Kozhikode region.
- Police target emerging drug hotspots in Kozhikode
Police in Kozhikode are targeting emerging drug hotspots as part of an anti-narcotics operation. The initiative aims to disrupt local drug trade networks and enhance public safety.
- Eight more shigellosis cases reported in Kerala
Eight new shigellosis cases have been reported in Kerala, with three in Kozhikode, two in Wayanad, and one each in Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Malappuram. Six deaths linked to the disease were reported in the state in June.
- Bike taxi operators under scanner in Kozhikode
Bike taxi operators in Kozhikode are being investigated for using privately registered motorcycles for commercial purposes without proper authorization. The unauthorized use attracts fines between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000 and additional legal actions.
- ‘Operation Toofan’: over 400 arrested in Kozhikode this month
Over 400 people were arrested in Kozhikode as part of 'Operation Toofan,' a state-wide anti-drug campaign. The campaign, which includes enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation efforts, resulted in 417 cases being registered and 422 arrests in the first 22 days of June.
- Source of infection of Nipah patient in Kozhikode remains unclear
The source of infection for a Nipah patient in Kozhikode remains unclear. Authorities have not identified how the individual contracted the virus.
- Kozhikode’s forest cover holds steady at 1,882 sq km
Kozhikode maintains a forest cover of 1,882 sq km, which constitutes 80.26% of its land area. The district ranks first in Kerala for the highest proportion of forest cover.
- KWA steps up efforts to resolve water supply disruption in Kozhikode
KWA is addressing water supply disruptions in Kozhikode caused by recent downpours. The JICA drinking water project's reduced supply for nearly a week resulted from siltation in treatment plant filter beds due to highly turbid water.