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Everything you need to know about Kozhikode: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Court dismisses Achuthanandan plea for sex probe report

May 2, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Kochi, May 2 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Wednesday dismissed a petition of Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan seeking a copy of the investigation report in the Kozhikode ice-cream parlour sex case allegedly involving state minister and Indian Union Muslim League leader P.K. Kunhalikutty.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Kozhikode

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Kozhikode, Apr 30 (ANI): A Dubai bound Air India flight-973 had to make an emergency landing after it was hit by a bird here on Monday.

H1N1 cases in Kerala touches dozen

April 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) The number of H1N1 cases in Kerala has touched a dozen, a health official said Tuesday, adding that the authorities were fully prepared to deal with the situation.

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Young nuclear scientist found dead in his Kalpakkam quarters

April 23, 2012 at 11:48 PM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Nuclear scientist Mohammed Mustafa, 24, was found dead in his quarters at Kalpakkam, around 80 km from here, with his wrists slashed Monday evening, police said.

Kerala UDF constituencts call truce

April 22, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Kozhikode, April 22 (IANS) A ceasefire of sorts has been declared between the two bickering constituents of the ruling United Democratic front (UDF) in Kerala - the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the state Congress unit - after a meeting between their top leaders here Sunday.

Three Kerala airports to get new names

April 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) Since the previous Left government named major parks and popular meeting places in the state after Communist Party of India-Marxist leaders, people in Kerala are curious about the names the Oommen Chandy regime plans to give to the three international airports.

Woes for Chandy as IUML given fifth ministership

April 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has come under fire from Hindu social groups besides his own Congress party ever since he gave a fifth ministership to his second biggest ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

Ace comedian Jagathy shifted to Vellore hospital

April 12, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 12 (IANS) Malayalam comic actor Jagathy Sreekumar, seriously injured in a road accident last month, was Thursday shifted to a Vellore hospital.

Karat bats for Achuthanandan

April 10, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 10 (IANS) CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat Tuesday dismissed as baseless reports that former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan was 'ousted' from the politburo.

Prakash Karat re-elected CPI (M) General Secretary for third term

April 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 9 (ANI): Prakash Karat was today re-elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for the third consecutive term.

Out of politburo, Achuthanandan is miffed

April 9, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 9 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan was clearly upset Monday after he failed to make it into the politburo of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

Achuthanandan not in politburo, Buddhadeb in

April 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 9 (IANS) There were question marks over both. But while former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee retained his place in the CPI-M politburo, former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan failed to make it.

Karat again elected CPI-M boss

April 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 9 (IANS) Prakash Karat was Monday re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), but the veteran V.S. Achuthanandan failed to make it to the politburo.

Karat re-elected CPI-M general secretary

April 9, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 9 (IANS) Prakash Karat was Monday re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

CPI-M rules out emergence of Third Front

April 9, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 9 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has ruled out any plans of the formation of a Third Front in the country.

INDIA'S COMMUNIST PARTY RULES OUT POSSIBILITY OF A THIRD POLITICAL FRONT

April 9, 2012 at 10:18 AM

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Trimming 'excess' of Marxism in favour of globalisation (West Bengal Newsletter)

April 8, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Statues of Karl Marx and his lifelong friend Friedrich Engels still stand proudly in a main park of the 300-year-old capital city of Bengal. No 'poribartan' there till now. But a 'poribartan' (change) is in the offing in the state's history text books in the Mamata Banerjee regime, a stern opponent of Marxists.

CPI-M deliberates on internal 'ideological and political weaknesses', Karat admits mistakes

April 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Kozhikode, Apr 6 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) General Secretary Prakash Karat has said party leaders have deliberated on Marxist ideological and political weaknesses at the state and national level.

Now only three terms to leaders in CPI-M

April 5, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Now CPI-M leadership will be three terms and this is not linked to squabbles within

CPI-M limits three terms to its leaders

April 5, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 5 (IANS) The CPI-M has decided to limit the term of its leadership to three terms, but this is not linked to squabbles within, general secretary Prakash Karat said Thursday.

Strengthening CPI-M need of the hour: Karat

April 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Wednesday called for strengthening the party, saying only the Left and democratic parties could provide an alternative to the UPA and the NDA.

Buddhadeb skips CPI-M meet

April 3, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Former West Bengal chief minister and politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is staying away from the 20th congress of the CPI-M starting Wednesday at Kozhikode in Kerala.

Krishna dedicates 13 Passport Seva Kendras to people of Kerala

April 2, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Kochi, Apr 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Monday inaugurated thirteen Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in Kerala.

Veteran Malayalam scriptwriter T. Damodaran dead

March 28, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Kozhikode, March 28 (IANS) T. Damodaran, known for scripting successful films like "Angaadi", "Ee Nadu" and "Avanazhi", died Wednesday at his residence here, according to family sources. He was 77.

Malayalam actor Sreekumar still on ventilator after road mishap

March 12, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Mar. 12 (ANI): Popular Malayalam film actor Jagathy Sreekumar will remain on ventilator support for some more days, even as doctors attending to him, said that he was stable after meeting with a road accident on March 10.

Two people injured in political clashes in Kerala

April 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

Malappuram (Kerala), Apr 11(ANI): At least two people were injured when clashes broke out between Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the Muslim League workers in poll-bound Kerala's Malappuram district on Monday.

Kerala polls: First charter flight with NRI voters arrives at Karipur Airport

April 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Karipur Airport (Kerala), Apr 10 (ANI): With Kerala gearing up for the April 13 assembly polls, for the first time ever a flight full of voters from UAE, Rassel Khema region arrived at the Karipur Airport here this morning to fully utilise and enjoy their electoral right.

Sushma Swaraj hopeful BJP will open account in Kerala

April 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Kozhikode, Apr 5 (ANI): Ahead of April 13 Kerala polls, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, today expressed hope that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will open account in the state following the assembly elections.

Elephants get a retirement home in Kerala district

November 21, 2010 at 7:20 PM

Kottor (Kerala), Nov.21 (ANI): A unique retirement home for elephants in Kottor village in Kerala's Kozhikode District takes care of sick, old and injured pachyderms under the supervision of a team of specialized doctors.

Air India flight makes safe emergency landing in Kochi

October 2, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Kochi, Oct 2 (ANI): An Air India 901 Kochi-Kozhikode-Riyadh flight with 197 passengers on board, made an emergency landing here today as it was diverted after a smoke alarm went off.

All Certificates, Degrees to go online by 2011

January 13, 2010 at 12:01 PM

In the move of countering fraudulent in degrees and certificates and making the certificates verification easier for the institutions, corporate and students, the Human Resource Ministry (HRD Ministry) is pondering to set up a national database...

Kerala Police arrests main accuse in Kozhikode twin blast case

December 29, 2009 at 4:57 PM

Kochi, Dec 29 (ANI): The Kerala police have arrested Yusuf, a key accused in the 2006 Kozhikode twin blast.

N. Korean vessel detained off Kerala coast

October 4, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Vadakara (Kozhikode), Oct 4 (ANI): A North Korean ship, Hyang Ro, has been detained by the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard off the coast of Kerala at Vadakara in Kozhikode district.

9-year-old whiz-girl develops Bar Council of Kerala website

June 28, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), June 28 (ANI): A nine-year-old girl from Kozhikode district is being credited as the youngest web designer in the state for working out the website of the Bar Council of Kerala.

'Kerala to seek CBI probe on Marad communal massacre'

November 16, 2008 at 5:42 PM

Kannur (Kerala) Nov 16 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Sunday said the state government will again ask the central government to announce a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Marad communal massacre in which 14 people were killed.

First Haj flight from Kerala takes off

October 30, 2008 at 5:56 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 30 (IANS) The first flight carrying 419 Haj pilgrims from different parts of Kerala took off from Kozhikode International Airport for Saudi Arabia Thursday afternoon.

Rubber price crash hits land deals in Kerala

October 29, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 29 (IANS) Rubber plantations, once the most sought after farmland in Kerala, now find no takers because of the plummeting price of natural rubber in the last two months.

Higher wages make Kerala the new 'Gulf' for migrant labourers

October 29, 2008 at 10:34 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 29 (IANS) Kerala, with its higher wages and ample opportunities is emerging as the new 'Gulf' for unskilled and semi-skilled labour from other states, even as far away as Orissa and West Bengal.

Muslim marriage oversight: women favour, others oppose

October 24, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 24 (IANS) There were predictable differences among Muslim organisations in Kerala over the state High Court's suggestion for a system of oversight of Muslim marriages and divorces, with women favouring it and religious bodies opposing it.

IIM students launch portal to help new consultants

October 23, 2008 at 10:45 AM

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) Interested in a career in business consultancy, but don't know where to begin? Well, for starters, you could log on to www.learn2consult.com, a portal launched by three students of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).

Indian property developers woo Gulf expats amid financial crisis

October 22, 2008 at 7:02 PM

Dubai, Oct 22 (IANS) With property prices and rents spiralling in the Gulf and the rupee depreciating, Indian real estate developers are actively promoting their products among expatriate Indians in the Gulf.

Religion not basis for recall of men on Advani security: Police

October 16, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 16 (IANS) Kerala police Thursday said there was 'no truth' in the charge that two of their men were taken off the security convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani on Tuesday because they were Muslims. Police said the men were not 'sufficiently qualified' to drive.

Probe sought on removal of Muslims from Advani's security convoy

October 15, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 15 (IANS) The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has demanded an inquiry into the alleged recall from duty of two Muslim police drivers from the security convoy of opposition leader L.K. Advani, who was here Tuesday to attend a public meeting.

Advani asks PM to come clean on global financial crisis

October 15, 2008 at 1:17 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 14 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Tuesday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to clarify the impact of the global financial crisis on the Indian economy, saying that the government was not transparent on the issue.

Kerala village produces film to promote tourism

October 13, 2008 at 5:09 PM

Malappuram (Kerala), Oct 13 (IANS) A village panchayat (council) in Kerala has produced a docu-fiction to promote tourism.

The day Kerala devouts remained glued to TV

October 12, 2008 at 7:13 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 12 (IANS) The melody of Gregorian chants invited visitors to catholic institutions in Kerala Sunday afternoon, as the devout remained glued to TV channels bringing live the canonisation ceremony of Sister Alphonsa in Vatican.

'She sang with me, cut vegetables: that's my Alphonsamma'

October 12, 2008 at 6:13 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Oct 12 (IANS) Sister Mary is 91 but clearly remembers the days when 'Alphonsamma', annointed a saint by the Pope Sunday, would join the youngsters in mowing the lawn and cutting vegetables in the kitchen at a convent.

'Alphonsamma' would help out with convent chores, recounts associate

October 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Oct 12 (IANS) Sister Mary is 91 but clearly remembers the days when 'Alphonsamma', annointed a saint by the Pope Sunday, would join the youngsters in cutting the grass and chopping vegetables at the convent in Bharananganam.

Alphonsa was always determined to be nun (Profile of Saint Alphonsa)

October 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Oct 12 (IANS) Alphonsa, or Annakutty as she was born, was not one to be cowed down by tragedies.

Kerala observes Mahanavami

October 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 8 (IANS) Hindus in Kerala observed Mahanavami with religious fervour Wednesday and organised special prayers in temples and homes.

Probe against Catholic bishops in Kerala

October 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 7 (IANS) The Kerala government has asked the director general of police (DGP) to institute a high-level probe against 13 bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church following a complaint that the church was implementing religious laws that were against the constitution.

Kerala medical students protest government service bond

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 3 (IANS) Students of five state-run medical colleges in Kerala will strike work Oct 6, demanding repeal of the compulsory bond that requires them to work in government service for at least two years.

Marxist heads temple board in north Kerala

October 6, 2008 at 8:34 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 2 (IANS) Marxist member K. Gopalakrishnan will head the newly constituted Malabar Devaswom Board, which will administer all temples in north Kerala.

Nuns unshaken by violence against them in Orissa

October 6, 2008 at 8:27 PM

Kozhikode, Oct 1 (IANS) Catholic nuns from Kerala say the attack on their compatriots in Orissa will not deter them from carrying on their work in that state, though they are pained by the inaction of the state and central governments in protecting them.

Taking justice to women's doorstep in Kerala

October 6, 2008 at 8:08 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Sep 28 (IANS) Justice at the doorstep is a much espoused cause but remains a dream. For women in Kerala justice may not be at their doorstep, but they can at least seek it in their neighbourhood.

Kerala sticks to its stand, would not split power board

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Sep 27 (IANS) Kerala Electricity Minister A.K. Balan Saturday said the state government will stick to its decision to restructure the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) into a single company in the public sector.

Kerala CPI-M leader Balan Vaidyar dead

October 6, 2008 at 8:03 PM

Kozhikode, Sep 27 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Kerala control commission chairman C.P. Balan Vaidyar died here early Saturday following a heart attack, party sources said. He was 72.

Kerala medical students protest government service bond

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 3 (IANS) Students of five state-run medical colleges in Kerala will strike work Oct 6, demanding repeal of the compulsory bond that requires them to work in government service for at least two years.

Marxist heads temple board in north Kerala

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 2 (IANS) Marxist member K. Gopalakrishnan will head the newly constituted Malabar Devaswom Board, which will administer all temples in north Kerala.

Nuns unshaken by violence against them in Orissa

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Oct 1 (IANS) Catholic nuns from Kerala say the attack on their compatriots in Orissa will not deter them from carrying on their work in that state, though they are pained by the inaction of the state and central governments in protecting them.

Taking justice to women's doorstep in Kerala

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode (Kerala), Sep 28 (IANS) Justice at the doorstep is a much espoused cause but remains a dream. For women in Kerala justice may not be at their doorstep, but they can at least seek it in their neighbourhood.

Kerala sticks to its stand, would not split power board

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Sep 27 (IANS) Kerala Electricity Minister A.K. Balan Saturday said the state government will stick to its decision to restructure the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) into a single company in the public sector.

Kerala CPI-M leader Balan Vaidyar dead

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kozhikode, Sep 27 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Kerala control commission chairman C.P. Balan Vaidyar died here early Saturday following a heart attack, party sources said. He was 72.

Jet airways to celebrate Onam on Kerala bound flights

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kochi (Kerala), Sept 11 (ANI): Jet Airways will celebrate Onam, the popular harvest festival of Kerala on flights, by serving specially prepared Onam Sadya for all its domestic and international passengers travelling on flights out of Kochi and Kozhikode on September 12.

Tessy Thomas, the first 'missile woman' of India

May 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Indian women after serving to various post which were known to be controlled by their male counterparts including the

HC reflects 'no confidence' in Kerala police, calls for central force

March 12, 2008 at 1:01 AM

First the Kannur bloodshed led to the violence that incurred at the CPM headquarters in capital city on Sunday by the alleged BJP workers

Yahya, a suspected terrorist arrested in Bangalore

February 23, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The Corps of Detectives (CoD) arrested Yahya Kammukutty, a software engineer on the charges of suspected terrorist link in Bangalore on

12th European Union Film Festival in full swing at Kolkata

May 17, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The 12th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) is in full swing in India, in four metropolitan cities of India, Delhi, Pune, Calicut and Kolkata (Calcutta). The final drama of the

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