Kozhikode, June 30 (IANS) The investigation into the arrest of three Bangladeshi nationals who were found staying illegally in Mavoor town in Kerala’s Kozhikode district has widened, with officers of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) questioning the accused.Investigating agencies are primarily examining how the trio managed to obtain forged identity documents and SIM cards, while also probing whether they had links to any organised network or other associates operating in the country.The three arrest…
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Kozhikode, June 20 (IANS) The Kerala government’s anti-drug drive, ‘Operation Toofan: The Narcotic Hunt’, is being expanded into a wider social movement, with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announcing plans to bring frontline leaders and respected personalities from all sections of society into the campaign.The initiative, which first roped in superstar Mohanlal as a ‘Toofan Warrior’, is now reaching out to religious, social and community leaders to create a statewide network against narcotics…
Coimbatore, June 13 (IANS) The Nilgiris district administration has intensified surveillance at key border checkpoints along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border following reports of a suspected Nipah virus case in neighbouring Kozhikode district, officials said on Saturday. Authorities said a series of precautionary measures have been put in place to prevent any possible spread of the infection into Tamil Nadu.District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru said Health Department personnel have been deploye…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) The first major reshuffle of the Kerala Police leadership after the Pinarayi Vijayan government was replaced by the V.D. Satheesan-led government has brought sweeping changes at the top, with several officers who had been kept away from crucial assignments during the previous regime returning to key positions. This reshuffle was expected after Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had met the other day.In one of the biggest shake-ups in recent years, a…
Kozhikode, June 11 (IANS) A 43-year-old man from Farook in Kerala’s Kozhikode has tested positive for the Nipah virus, triggering fresh concerns as health authorities launched emergency containment measures.The patient, who was undergoing treatment after developing Nipah-like symptoms, has been shifted to the isolation ward at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital.The infection was detected in tests conducted at the Medical College laboratory, following which the patient was moved to the special is…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) Kerala is maintaining constant vigilance as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the state over the next few days, issuing a red alert in three northern districts.On Monday, reports have come from several parts of the state about damages caused to buildings, homes and properties due to the vagaries of the weather.A red alert has been declared for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Tuesday, with the IMD for…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala as the monsoon intensifies, with the India Meteorological Department issuing the first red alert of the season for five northern districts.Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have been placed under red alert on Saturday, while three districts are expected to remain under red alert on Sunday too.An orange alert has been issued in Idukki, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts, …
Thiruvananthapuram, June 1 (IANS) With millions across India awaiting the annual arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, the traditional gateway for the country’s rainy season, weather agencies on Monday indicated that the monsoon is now at the doorstep of the Kerala coast, bringing both relief from the scorching summer and warnings of heavy rainfall in the days ahead.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a significant increase in rainfall activity across the state as cond…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday carried out searches at multiple locations across the northern Kerala districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Kasaragod as part of its investigation into the seizure of a large cache of explosives that was allegedly being transported in a truck earlier this year.The searches in Malappuram are centred on an incident reported on February 7, when officials intercepted a truck carrying explosives at Chemmad in Tiru…
Kozhikode, May 28 (IANS) The prayers and patience of the global Malayali community finally found an answer on Thursday morning when Abdul Rahim, who spent 20 years in a Saudi Arabian prison, returned home, and emotions flowed when his mother hugged him.“I’m thankful to each and every one who made this possible,” said Rahim with tears flowing down his cheeks.Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Farook, Kozhikode, landed at Karipur International Airport at around 7.30 a.m. after boarding an Air In…