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V.R. Vinod replaces V.R. Premkumar as Malappuram Collector

V.R. Vinod, IAS officer of 2015 batch, takes charge as Malappuram District Collector. Succeeds V.R. Premkumar, transferred as Local Self Government Director. Vinod was State Food Safety Commissioner before appointment.

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NIA arrests one more PFI worker in Sreenivasan murder case

NIA arrests ex-PFI member in connection with RSS worker's murder in Palakkad. Shihab, a former member of the banned PFI, was picked up from his house in Malappuram in connection with the murder of RSS functionary Sreenivasan in April 2022. NIA believes Shihab was part of a terror ecosystem operated…

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Voters’ list for local bodies in Kerala has a little over 2.68 crore voters

Final list of 2.68cr voters in Kerala's local bodies; 1.41cr women, 1.27cr men, 238 transgender. 57,640 new voters added; Malappuram has highest number of voters & transgender. Summary revision had Jan 1, 2023 as qualifying date. 1st time since 2020 local body elections.

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Yellow alert for four districts in Kerala on Tuesday

A yellow alert warning of isolated heavy rain has been issued for four districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Malappuram on Tuesday.

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Kerala government effects major reshuffle in top echelons of civil services

Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…

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Heavy rain lashes several parts of Kerala; orange alert in 3 districts

Heavy rain in Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts, yellow alert in 7. Orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta; yellow alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur. Rainfall of 6-20 cm, thunderstorm, gusty winds.

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Kerala Health department job fraud: Haridasan says no bribe was paid

Man from Malappuram denies paying bribe to get daughter-in-law job in Ayush Mission. Complainant questioned by Cantonment police, initially denies recollection of payment, later denies any bribe. Akhil Sajeev, former CITU manager, arrested for orchestrating fraud.

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Call to examine reasons for ‘flagging quality of education’ in Kerala

At a teacher conference organised by the Wisdom Islamic Youth Organisation in Malappuram, experts called for introspection on the declining quality of education in Kerala. They urged those in power to take measures to strengthen the system, citing flawed policies and screening tests that make courses like B.Ed and DELED…

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CPI(M) should introspect on headscarf issue, says Kunhalikutty

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty urged CPI(M) to examine why its member K. Anil Kumar spoke against Muslim girls wearing headscarves in Malappuram. M.V. Govindan rejected the remarks, but Kunhalikutty said it was not enough. M.K. Muneer accused CPI(M) and Sangh Parivar of having same views towards Muslims, and asked what action…

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CPI(M) leader’s remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls trigger protest

Muslim orgs protest CPI(M) leader's remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls removing headscarves. Muslim Jamat demands apology, says statement a public challenge to community. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sunni Yuvajana Sangham & IUML condemn remarks as anti-religious. IUML leader K.M. Shaji says CPI(M) upset about Muslim girls' educational advancement. Former Minister…

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Wayanad and Ponnani to get Post Office Passport Seva Kendras soon

MEA revives 5-yr-old proposal to set up two POPSKs in Wayanad & Ponnani. Kozhikode RPO serves 5 districts & issued highest number of passports in 2022 & 2023.

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Kudumbashree launches She-Starts to mark silver jubilee

Kudumbashree launches She-Starts for women in Malappuram district, providing training, business project assistance, and financial support. Monitoring committees formed to review progress. 25 unique programmes launched to empower women, including digital literacy, textile recycling, palliative care, and more.

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ED raids in Kerala over money laundering case linked to banned Popular Front of India

ED raids offices, residences of PFI leaders in Kerala for alleged anti-national activities. Searches conducted in Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram districts. ED claims funds sourced from abroad used for illegal activities.

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Suspected Nipah case at Manjeri, DMO issues warning

Health officials in Malappuram warn people to remain vigilant due to suspected Nipah case. Defensive measures in place, isolation facilities opened, special wing formed, control room set up, mental health support offered, training & awareness given. Use masks, maintain distancing & wash/sanitise hands.

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Court sends convicted KSRTC driver on year-long probation for rash driving

Court in Malappuram releases KSRTC bus driver on probation for 1 year for causing crash injuring 30 passengers. Judge found driver guilty of reckless driving & issued rare judgment, considering his financial liabilities & family situation.

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Yellow alert for two districts on Sept. 11

IMD issues yellow alert for Idukki, Malappuram; rain to subside across Kerala. Fresh cyclonic circulation likely to form over northwest Bay of Bengal on Tues. Highest rainfall of 7 cm in Kodungalloor, Kunnamthanam, Kalamassery. Vaikom, Urumi receive 6 cm.

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Draft voters’ list for local bodies has 2.76 crore voters

Draft voters' list for local bodies in Kerala published: 2.77M voters incl. 1.45M women, 1.32M men & 240 third gender. Malappuram has highest (33.56M) & Wayanad lowest (6.26M). Eligible can apply online till Sept. 23; visit sec.kerala.gov.in. #Kerala #VotersList #LocalBodies

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Thrissur edges Malappuram to make the summit clash

Thrissur outmanoeuvred Malappuram with a tactical game-plan to win 2-1 and reach the final of the 59th Senior State inter-district football championship. Malappuram dominated the first half, but Thrissur restricted the damage to one goal. In the second half, Thrissur equalised and played possession football, eventually scoring the winning goal…

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Muhseer fires in seven goals in Kasargod’s big win

Kerala State beach soccer championship kicks off with Kasargod 27-7 win over Pathanamthitta. Thrissur-Malappuram match ends in draw with 20 goals. Thiruvananthapuram tops Group D with 5-0 win over Pathanamthitta. T.K.B. Muhseer and K.K. Vishnu score 7 and 5 goals respectively. Kannur 3-0 win over Malappuram in Group C.

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Onam sales: Supplyco records a turnover of ₹170 crore

Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) recorded a sales turnover of ₹170 crore during Onam season. District-level fares contributed ₹6.28 crore, while sales from other Onam fares stood at ₹112.44 crore. Subsidised items worth ₹55.26 crore were sold. Highest volume of sales was ₹14.25 crore on Aug 26, with an…

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Wepushthesky: A story of friends, faith and future

A solo performance by Nisha Abdulla and directed by Ujwala Rao, Wepushthesky, invites the audience to listen to what lies beneath the surface. Opened in December 2022, the play has been performed at various venues in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Malappuram, and Kochi and will be performed for the first time at…

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Senior journalist Mathew Kadalikkad passes away

Mathew Kadalikkad, 85, former chief reporter of Malayala Manorama, passed away at a private hospital in Malappuram. He was a founding member of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists and the Malappuram Press Club.

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Ernakulam to meet Malappuram in final

Ernakulam reach final, Joshua Thayil scores last-minute winner. Malappuram win 7-6 on sudden death. Thrissur enter final, beat Kozhikode 2-1. Palakkad to face Thrissur in final.

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Malappuram curio collector becomes world’s fastest banana eater

Abdul Salim Padavanna, from Malappuram, broke a Guinness World Record by eating a banana in 17.82 secs with hands tied behind. He achieved this feat to gain personal achievement & to show India's talent.

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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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