Kozhikode

The PCB has ordered the closure of Freshcut's poultry waste rendering unit in Kozhikode following repeated public complaints about pollution and ongoing violations despite prior regulatory actions. The decision was made due to the unit's environmental impact on nearby residential areas.

AIIMS is planning a project in Kinalur, Kozhikode. The Communist Party of India will hold a protest demonstration on Thursday, while the Calicut Chamber of Commerce and Industry argues avoiding Kinalur would neglect Malabar's developmental aspirations.

Rescue hopes are stalled in Kerala’s Kozhikode as a ₹6-crore marine ambulance remains out of service for over a year awaiting repairs. Fishermen demand a dedicated sea rescue service to address the gap in emergency response.

A moving car was destroyed in Kozhikode, Kerala, on August 5, 2026, near the Pantheerankavu police station. The incident occurred around 9 a.m., and the driver escaped without injuries.

Cyber police in Kozhikode registered a case against a Facebook account named 'Nithin Kakkedath' for a defamatory post targeting the Kerala Chief Minister. A member of the Beypore Block Congress Committee filed the petition.

A native of Kasaragod was arrested for assaulting a woman Sub Inspector in Kozhikode. The incident involved a law enforcement officer being attacked.

Kozhikode experienced a brief respite from heavy rains, but an orange alert remains in effect for August 5. The district reported a second rain-related death on August 4, with Suhail, 38, from Peruvayal, who had been hospitalized after falling into floodwaters on August 1, passing away.

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.

Heavy rain continues to impact Kozhikode district in Kerala, with 964 people from 365 families remaining in 32 relief camps and schools closed for a second day. In Wayanad, more than a dozen relief camps have closed as displaced families returned home, leaving 584 people in 14 camps.

Kozhikode in Kerala is on high alert as the Kakkayam reservoir, part of the Kuttiyadi Hydroelectric Project, experiences significant inflow and approaches its maximum level.

A yellow alert has been issued for Kozhikode due to major rivers being in spate. A two-year-old child died at a private medical college hospital after sustaining grave injuries from falling into a waterlogged courtyard of his house.

Adil Roshan, a resident of Naduvattom, was allegedly stabbed to death following an altercation at a bar near Mavoor Road on July 31, 2026. One more individual has been arrested in connection with the case.

34 families have been shifted to relief camps in Kozhikode district due to heavy rains, with 515 persons, including women and children, now housed in camps set up by the Disaster Managment Authority.

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.

Incessant downpour disrupts life in Kerala’s Kozhikode. Eight relief camps have been opened in the district, accommodating 214 persons from 72 families evacuated from vulnerable areas.

A trader was stabbed to death during a clash near a bar in Kozhikode. Najeeb Mohammed, the accused, was arrested from Nadakkavu within hours after the incident.

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 woman was arrested in Kozhikode, Kerala, for possessing hashish oil. She was taken into custody at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on July 30 after a tip-off from hospital staff and patient attendants in the maternity ward.

A Bangladeshi national was arrested in Kozhikode for illegal stay.

Aided higher secondary schools in Kozhikode and Malappuram received preference in the allotment of additional Plus One batches. All 20 batches in Kozhikode and 48 of the 60 batches in Malappuram were allocated to these schools.

Three individuals were arrested in Kozhikode following an alleged road rage assault that occurred in Kochi. The incident led to their detention.

A 48-year-old man from Kozhikode, Kerala, died from amoebic brain fever while undergoing treatment at Government Medical College Hospital. The source of infection has not yet been determined.

One person was killed and over 30 injured when a speeding bus lost control and overturned in Kerala’s Kuttippuram. The bus was traveling from Thrissur to Kozhikode at the time of the incident.

Keltron's unit in Kozhikode has developed an affordable hearing aid priced at ₹8,000, supported by a ₹1 crore funding from the State’s latest budget.

T.P.M. Sahir, a former MLA and IUML leader, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode for age-related ailments.

A student died in a road accident in Kozhikode. The incident occurred in the Kozhikode area.

CPI(M) is holding an extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13 to 15 to revitalize the party through organizational restructuring and improved public engagement, according to M.V. Govindan.

The Revenue department is targeting 25,000 pending land cases in Kozhikode. Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar highlighted that 2.5 lakh land conversion applications remain pending statewide, with Kozhikode accounting for over 35,000 cases.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a notice to DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan, the second accused in the 'Kafir' screenshot case, directing him to appear at the Crime Branch office in Kozhikode. The case involves allegations related to the distribution of the controversial screenshot.

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.

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.

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.

A man was found murdered in Kozhikode. Local residents' statements suggest the involvement of drug addicts in the case.

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 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.

A construction worker died of asphyxiation in Kozhikode. Another man who attempted to rescue the victim was hospitalized after falling unconscious.

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.

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. 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.