HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

12th Admiral’s Cup Sailing Regatta begins at Indian Naval Academy

Vice Adm. P.K. Bahl inaugurated 12th edition of Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta in Kannur. 21 international teams, including INA & NDA, are participating. Regatta fosters friendship with FFCs, enhances navy-to-navy engagement & showcases INA's MWTC. Races over 4 days, awarding Admiral's Cup & Runners-up Cup to top two teams. Medals…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

House surgeons start indefinite strike at Kannur GMC demanding release of stipends

House surgeons at GMC Kannur strike for 4-month withheld stipends. 54 house surgeons demand ₹1.11 crore allocated for stipends. Talks with college principal inconclusive. 36-hr shift without pay & 2017 batch denied stipends. College needs ₹42.12 lakh for 3-month stipends. Kerala UHS directive to pay stipends. SC case on course…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Succour for the bedridden, delivered home

P. Shobhana, a native of Kannur, dedicates her life to palliative care, spending her days by the side of bedridden patients. She and her brother formed a trust, Sanjeevani Santhvanaveedu, to ensure no one goes without care and medical help.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

One-size-fits-all approach will not work for India: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, emphasised the need for a flexible policy framework for India, advocating for cooperative federalism. He highlighted the importance of cross-learning among States, citing TN's success in college enrollment. He expressed concern at the Union govt's centralisation of power and recalled…

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Leopard rescued from well in Kannur dies

A leopard that was rescued on Wednesday from a well into which it had fallen at Peringathur in Kannur died later in the day.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Leopard falls into well in Kerala, rescue operation under way

Rescue operation under way in Kannur, Kerala, after leopard falls into well. Neighbours heard commotion & alerted authorities. Fire and Forest departments, Chokli Police and expert team from Wayanad aiding rescue. Residents advised to exercise caution and avoid movement near site.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Two teenage girls missing from Perumbavoor traced to Kannur

Two teenage girls from Perumbavoor, Kerala, were found in Kannur after they went missing on November 27. A police team led by a sub inspector is bringing them back. Reason for their adventure unknown, but reports suggest they were scolded by family. The 6-yr-old girl abducted in Kollam was reported…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Temple pond in Kannur finds place in national water heritage list

Kannur's Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple pond has been included in India's 75 water heritage sites. Built 1,500 years ago, it features Vastu-based architecture and is situated on the banks of Anjarakandi river.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Kannur farmer found dead after receiving foreclosure notice from Kerala Bank

68-year-old farmer from Kannur in kerala committed suicide after receiving a foreclosure notice from Kerala Bank. He had a November 28 deadline to repay loan. He was an active Congress worker.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023