Kannur

IMD issued an orange alert for seven Kerala districts — Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha — on August 6. The remaining seven districts are under a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain.

The bodies of two men swept away by swollen rivers in Kannur were recovered after a three-day search.

KSRTC will launch a non-AC sleeper service between Bengaluru and Kannur starting August 7. The route includes stops at Mysuru, Hunsur, Gonikoppal, Virajpet, Iritty, and Thalassery.

Clear weather is reported in north Kerala, while water-logging persists in Kozhikode. A red alert has been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for eight districts in Kerala on August 4, including Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod due to heavy rains.

The search for two missing individuals continues in Kannur. No further details about the missing persons or the circumstances of their disappearance are provided in the article.

Hydel storage has improved, but heavy rainfall has disrupted power supply for 63,676 consumers in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts due to damage to 3,000 distribution transformers and thousands of electrical posts.

One person has died and two are missing due to heavy rains in Kerala's Kannur. 521 people have been shifted to eight relief camps, and five landslips have been reported in the district.

A hunger strike against a laterite quarry in Kannur was suspended after the District Collector issued a temporary stop memo following inquiries into the quarry's permit. Residents claim the quarry threatens 50 Scheduled Tribe families and community facilities on an ecologically sensitive hill.

Heavy rains in Kannur caused one death and two missing persons, with over 2,550 people shifted to relief camps. Roads, bridges, and landslides disrupted normal life in Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad, while schools in these districts declared a holiday on August 3, 2026.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 12 districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rains, flash floods, mudslides, and inundation on August 2.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded the rain alert to red for eight districts in Kerala, including Idukki, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, due to expected extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours following intense overnight rains. The alert covers Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

A youth was killed when a car crashed into an electric pole in Kerala’s Kannur. The incident occurred in the Kannur district of Kerala.

The IMD issued heavy rainfall warnings for Kerala from July 30 to August 2, 2026, with orange alerts for Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki on Friday, and yellow alerts for the rest of the state.

A Plus One student in Kerala’s Kannur claims he was assaulted by seniors, who struck him on the head with a stone. Six individuals have been suspended in connection to the incident.

Human-wildlife conflict is escalating in Kannur, with recent incidents in Aralam, Kolayad, and Sreekandapuram causing threats to lives, agriculture, and livestock in forest-fringe villages.

Criminal cases against people’s representatives in Kerala include five facing sexual harassment charges and an IUML leader with 120 BUDS Act cases. The highest number of cases is reported in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by Kasaragod and Kannur.

A doctor in Kerala's Kannur has been booked for alleged medical negligence, while the hospital involved denies the charges. The incident highlights a dispute over medical practices and accountability.

The Crime Branch has re-arrested Dr. M.K Ram in connection with the Nithin Raj death case. A new Crime Branch team has initiated an investigation in Kannur into the matter.

Qatar Airways was ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to a Kannur family after denying boarding to minors during a return journey from Kochi to Italy via Doha. The family incurred additional expenses by obtaining fresh travel documents and transporting the children separately to Italy.

A special registration drive for migrant workers is being conducted at fishing harbours in Kannur. The initiative aims to register workers in this specific location.

A toddler's death in Kannur has sparked controversy as the surgeons’ association criticizes the post-mortem report for errors, particularly regarding the assessment of injuries on the lower lip and chin. The report's claim that no major surgery was required for these injuries is described as incorrect and riddled with mistakes.

KSEB plans to complete five BESS projects in Kerala by October, with two in Kasaragod and one each in Kannur, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram. The projects aim to address the state's power crisis.

Malabar pied hornbills were sighted in Kannur, marking a notable wildlife observation in the region. The sighting highlights the presence of this bird species in the area.

A migrant worker was found dead in Kannur, and their brother-in-law has been arrested in connection with the case.

A hospital in Kannur agreed to sign a wage pact following intensified protests by nurses. The agreement came after the nursing staff escalated their demonstrations to address their demands.

A car crashed into a tree in Kannur, resulting in four deaths and one injury.

Talks to resolve a nurses' strike in Kannur ended without progress. The Indian Nurses Association claims the failure stemmed from demands by CITU and BMS that wage revisions for striking nurses be extended to employees of all 36 private hospitals in the district.

An anaesthetist in Kerala has been booked following allegations of medical negligence at a private hospital in Kannur, which resulted in a toddler suffering brain damage. The child remains on ventilator support.

A Panchayat in Kannur has launched a volunteer disaster response force to ensure rapid rescue operations and reduce casualties. The initiative also includes a comprehensive safety literacy campaign to strengthen community preparedness.

A yellow alert was issued for five districts in Kerala on July 10, including Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram.

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.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is seeking a turnkey role in the proposed Kerala High Speed Railway project, a ₹57,000 crore initiative connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. The project is expected to handle 2.28 lakh passengers daily.

A man died following an alleged assault in Kannur. The incident occurred in the region, though specific details about the assault or individuals involved are not provided in the title.

A woman died after allegedly falling into a well in Kannur. The incident is reported to have occurred in the region, with no additional details provided.

Kannur Corporation plans to proceed with a beach street vending initiative. The decision indicates a move to formalize or expand vending activities along the beach area.

A teacher in Kerala's Kannur was suspended following an assault on a Class II student. The incident involved the teacher allegedly hitting the student on the back for being slow in copying notes from the blackboard, prompting police to register a case.

The 'Kannur Feni' project by Payyavoor Service Cooperative Bank is awaiting final approval from the Excise Minister after nearly a decade of regulatory and administrative processes. The budget tax proposal has renewed hope for the long-pending initiative.

A Kerala House Protocol Officer was suspended after the Kerala Opposition Leader, Pinarayi Vijayan, was stranded at Delhi airport when his flight, booked by the protocol office, had already departed. He was forced to take a later flight to Kannur.

A KSRTC bus crashed into a concrete wall in Kannur, injuring around 12 passengers. The incident occurred in the Kannur area, with no further details provided on the cause or severity of the crash.