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Govt. aiming at comprehensive empowerment of women, says Minister

KSWDC expo in Kozhikode aims to empower women by making them socially and financially independent. Loans worth ₹1,152 crore have been provided to women entrepreneurs in the past 3.5 decades, creating 70,000 job opportunities and directly providing 35,000 jobs. Hostels with crèche facilities have been set up in different parts…

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Police launch probe into availing of loans using forged documents in Kozhikode

Police launch probe into illegal availing of loans by six persons using fake title deeds in Kozhikode. Evidence of purchase of 50 acres in Karnataka's Gundlupet. Over 30 cases registered in district, 20 under Chevayur police investigation. Gang operated like parallel village office, fabricating documents to clear loans. Institutions tightened…

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‘Botched’ C-Section surgery case: Veena George says police probe is based on Health department directive

Kozhikode: Health Minister Veena George said police probe into K.K. Harshina's alleged botched C-Section surgery case is based on her department's directive. George said culprits must be identified and brought to book. Police are questioning medical staff and collecting technical details from scanning equipment manufacturers. District medical board dismissed police…

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Greenfield highway: takeover of land to be completed in two months

Kozhikode: Land takeover for Palakkad-Kozhikode greenfield highway to be completed in two months. Compensation to eligible landholders to begin soon. Five-level verification procedures, including land survey and valuation, completed.

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Women entrepreneurs to organise mega expo in Kozhikode

KSWDC is hosting a mega expo of 200 women entrepreneurs on Kozhikode beach from Aug 23-26. Woman and Child Welfare Minister Veena George will inaugurate the expo on Aug 24, followed by a valedictory function on Aug 26 with Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas. Cultural programmes and food court will…

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Women’s rights activists elated over SC handbook

Supreme Court of India handbook on gender justice welcomed by activists. Women's rights activists in Kozhikode praise move, urge similar changes in media, police, literature. Handbook lists phrases commonly used in context of women/sexual crimes & right terms to substitute them.

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Job fair at Kuttiyadi on August 20

As part of the State government’s ‘My Job My Pride’ initiative, a constituency-level job fair will be held at Kuttiyadi in Kozhikode on August 20.

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Vehicle expedition held seeking Bharat Ratna for Rafi

Kozhikode-based Mohammed Rafi Foundation launched a vehicle expedition, "Pattu Vandi", to garner support for the Bharat Ratna campaign for the legendary singer. The expedition was flagged off from LIC corner at Mananchira and passed through 12 locations, playing Rafi's songs. Writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair put the first signature for the…

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Beach Bliss Park on Butt Road falls on hard times

Once a pride of Kozhikode, Beach Bliss Park on Butt Road is now a sight of despair. The District Tourism Promotion Council is in touch with the Department of Harbour Engineering to restore the park.

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State awards for best doctors announced

Best Doctors awards for 2022 announced: C.O. Anoop (Medical Officer, Mattool family health centre, Kannur) won health services award; S. Gomathy (Professor of Nephrology, Alappuzha Govt. Medical College) won medical edu. award; S. Jayasree (physician, ESI Hospital, Palakkad) won insurance medical service award; N.S. Saju (junior consultant, district hospital, Vadakara,…

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Kozhikode MCH assault case: survivor plans to meet CM, Health Minister

Survivor of sexual assault in Kozhikode ICU seeks to meet CM Pinarayi Vijayan. DME panel recorded her statement & summoned hospital staff to Thiruvananthapuram.

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Stone-pelting at trains a growing concern on Kozhikode-Kannur stretch

Stone-pelting at trains in Kannur & Kasaragod is a growing concern. 3 incidents occurred on Sunday, with no injuries reported. 32 cases reported in 2022 & 23 in 2023. Bike patrolling & awareness campaigns are being held to curb the menace. Punishment for such acts is imprisonment up to 5…

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Samagra Shiksha Kerala project to train differently abled students in swimming in Kozhikode

SSK launches BEATS project to offer swimming training to differently abled students in Kozhikode. 100 students to be included in first phase, with priority given to visually impaired. SSK, District Sports Council, and Equibeing Foundation to provide trainers, transport, food, and lifeguards. Swimming to be used as therapy for differently…

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Charred body parts of man found in Koyilandy

Police in Kozhikode recovered charred body of Rajeev, a painter from Kottayam, after local residents spotted a severed leg. Drone cameras, dog squad deployed in search. Two persons taken into custody. Body shifted to Govt. Medical College Hospital for post-mortem. Reason for murder unknown.

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Ivory smuggling: search underway to nab three more suspects

Forest dept. intensifies search for 3 suspects in ₹1.6 crore ivory smuggling case. 4 Malappuram natives arrested, suspects from Idukki & Malappuram tracked. Flying squad arrested gang in Kozhikode with 8 pieces of ivory for sale. Investigation ongoing.

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Farming endeavours fetch Kayanna school top State laurel

Kozhikode school wins award for organic farming: 97 students, no prior knowledge, cultivated 14 varieties of vegetables. With guidance from local Krishi Bhavan & support from village, they battled water scarcity & pest attacks. Students educated in scientific farming, sold half of harvest & shared rest. Some inspired to start…

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Renovation of Lions Park to commence soon

Kozhikode's Lions Park to be renovated with an elevated track, play zone, reading zone, pond, fountain, walkway, rain shelters, and lawn. Costing ₹7.5 crore, the project has been approved by the Amrut core committee and the Corporation Council. Once completed, it will be a major attraction for beach-goers.

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Cyber fraud using AI: police intensify search for Gujarat native

Police search for suspect in banking fraud case in Kozhikode; 42-yr-old Kaushal Shah from Gujarat identified. Search to be intensified in Gujarat, Goa, Mumbai with technical support of hi-tech crime inquiry cell. Suspect used AI tools to reproduce fraudulently visuals of complainant's friend asking for money.

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Roymon of Pulpally wins best farmer award in Kerala

Roymon K.A. (Wayanad) wins 2022 State-level Sibi Kallingal Memorial Karshakothama Award (₹2L); Mitraniketan K. Viswanathan Memorial Nelkathir Award (₹5L) to Aatumugham Aayirathi Anjooru Rajaramapuram Kainadikkayal Cherukara Kayal Paddy Producer Committee (Alappuzha); V.V. Raghavan Memorial Award (₹5L) to Krishi Bhavan, Alathur; Kalliassery Assembly constituency (organic farming, ₹5L); Raghunathan P. (Vannamada, Palakkad,…

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Cultural gathering in Kozhikode to seek release of ‘GROW’ Vasu

Activists, artists, singers to gather at Pottammal to demand that the government drop case against Vasu when he is produced in court on Friday. Writers Arundhati Roy and K.G. Sankarapillai seek his release.

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‘Spider Sabu’ arrested in Kozhikode

Police arrest 'Spider Sabu' in Kozhikode after tracking him from Belthangady, Karnataka. He had committed several burglaries in and outside Kerala. He was released from life imprisonment due to pandemic relaxation, but went into hiding and shifted base.

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Entire Kerala to be brought under Doppler Weather Radars

Kerala to get two Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) for Kozhikode & Mangaluru, providing 100 & 250 km observation range respectively. Radars will help observe rainfall intensity, wind shear, velocity & locate storm centres, cyclones & tornadoes. IMD scouting for site in Kozhikode, 109 automatic weather stations installed in State.

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At Kozhikode school, all students to be part of patriotic song concert this Independence Day

‘India Rag 2023’ is a mega patriotic song concert to be held at Government Ganapath Model Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Kozhikode on August 14, in which over 2,300 students are taking part.

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Academy for adventure water sports to come up at Pulikkayam

Minister Riyas plans to open a permanent academy for adventure water sports at Pulikkayam, Kozhikode, and reserve end of July for Malabar River Festival. He also announced reopening of Pathankayam as a tourist destination with safety arrangements. Amit Thapa and Ava Christensen won Rapid Raja and Rapid Rani titles respectively…

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Kayaking champion hopeful of Indian team’s entry to Paris Olympics

Kozhikode paddlers have long been successful in canoeing/kayaking, with many representing India at international events. KKCA plans to open a hostel to train young kayakers, and hopes to send a team to the Paris Olympics.

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