Latest Malappuram News & Updates

Kochi, Feb 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Malappuram native who had been absconding for nearly four years in connection with an alleged arms training case linked to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).Kochi, Feb 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Malappuram native who had been absconding for nearly four years in connection with an alleged arms training case linked to the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).Moitheenkutty, a resid…

Malappuram, Feb 2 (IANS) Undeterred by age, Metro Man E. Sreedharan on Monday reaffirmed his determination to see the proposed high-speed rail project for Kerala become a reality, inaugurating the project’s official office at 9 a.m. at Ponnani in Malappuram, close to the residence where he currently lives.The inauguration was marked by a simple yet symbolic ceremony, with his wife taking the lead in lighting the traditional lamp, underscoring the personal commitment behind the ambitious initia…

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out coordinated early-morning raids across multiple districts in Kerala on Wednesday as part of an ongoing probe into suspected efforts to revive the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and alleged financial support for extremist activities.The searches began in the pre-dawn hours and targeted the residences and offices of former office-bearers of the PFI and its political wing, the Social Democratic Party of India…

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) Kerala Fisheries and Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Wednesday withdrew his controversial remarks and expressed unconditional regret, saying his words were distorted and projected as being against a particular community, leading to pain and misunderstanding.Cherian had said on Sunday: “Look at the list of winners in the Kasaragod municipality and Malappuram district panchayat. There will be a situation where a person cannot win in a place where his community …

Malappuram (Kerala), Jan 16 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl was found murdered in Kerala’s Malappuram on Friday, sparking widespread shock in the local community.The body of the Class 9 student was discovered in a bushy area adjoining the railway track between Vaniyambalam and Thodiyapulath.She had left home for school the previous day but did not return.Police have taken a minor boy, reportedly her friend, into custody in connection with the case.According to police, the girl got down from a bus at t…

Malappuram, Jan 4 (IANS) Four members of a family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district were killed in a tragic road accident in Madina, Saudi Arabia, plunging their relatives and the local community into deep grief.The victims were identified as Abdul Jaleel (52), a native of Vellila in Manjeri; his mother Maimunath Kakkengal (73); his wife Thasna Thodengal (40); and their 14-year-old son Aadhil Jaleel.All four died on the spot on Saturday evening due to the impact of the collision, ac…

Varkala Dec 31 (IANS) Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan, one of Kerala’s most influential community leaders, said on Wednesday that the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government would return to power in the next Assembly elections, while also triggering a fresh political controversy after losing his temper during his interaction with the media over his remarks on Malappuram district. The incident occurred when journalists sought clarification on his claim…