Palakkad

A child rights panel is speaking with students who were allegedly assaulted by a physical education teacher at Government Higher Secondary School, Kanjikode, in Palakkad, Kerala. The incident involves alleged assault on students by the teacher.

The Committee Against Child Abuse organized a conference to demand an SIT inquiry into the mysterious deaths of children in Palakkad. Dr. Geetha emphasized that an independent investigation is necessary to ensure justice in these cases.

A juvenile was held for aiding in the murder of an elderly woman at Kozhinjampara in Palakkad. The victim was killed during a robbery on June 10.

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.

Heavy rains continue in Kerala as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an orange alert in three districts and a yellow alert in six others, including Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Chennithala ordered a review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023. The government assigned Deputy Inspector General of Police T Narayanan to lead the review.

Kerala has launched the 'Dakshayani' scheme to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST women. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will receive subsidies of up to ₹10 lakh for new ventures, with a pilot project starting in Palakkad.

DMF will expand across Kerala and strengthen ties with CMP. The organisation is holding a policy convention in Palakkad on July 6.

The Kerala High Court denied bail to an ex-Palakkad councillor accused of the rape of a Dalit woman. The decision highlights ongoing legal proceedings in the case.

The Kerala High Court invalidated oaths of 20 BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, leading to fresh swearing-in for 19. A Congress ward member in Vadakkanchery grama panchayat, Palakkad, was also required to retake their oath.

Palakkad received limited allocations in the revised Kerala Budget. Critics argue that long-pending demands of the district have been ignored.

A total of 79 accidents were reported at level crossings in Palakkad during the 2025-26 period. The incidents highlight concerns regarding safety at railway crossings in the region.

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan confirmed two cholera cases in Palakkad, while tests excluded the infection in two other suspected patients in the same district, highlighting a communication lapse in Kerala's Health department.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the CBI to take over the investigation into 23 child deaths in Palakkad. The court directed the agency to seek clarifications from the District Police Chief and Kerala Police.

An alert has been issued in Kerala for the Nipah virus from April to September due to previous outbreaks and spillover cases. Health officials are prioritizing surveillance in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts.

Three people were injured in two suspected elephant attacks in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The incidents occurred a day after a 65-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Wayanad district.

Kerala's Agriculture Minister announced the renewal of a paddy procurement deal with public sector banks. The previous LDF government experimented with cooperative societies in Palakkad for paddy procurement, and the current UDF government has opted to continue procuring entirely through Supplyco.