HISTORICAL FACTS: 16 | History Defined

Token strike by Kerala private bus operators hits commuters in northern, central districts

Commuters in northern districts of Kerala affected by private bus operators' token strike on Oct. 31. Schools, offices with skeletal staff; KSRTC deployed additional buses, but not enough. Remote destinations worst affected. Strike total in Kannur; flash strike on Oct. 30 in protest against conductor's arrest. Upland areas in Kannur,…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Chairman’s Award for leadership in healthcare presented to CEO of Baby Memorial Hospital

Chief Executive Officer of Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode, Gracy Mathew, has received the Chairman’s Award for outstanding leadership in healthcare at the 15th FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards from noted actor Sharmila Tagore in New Delhi recently.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Women injured in lightning near Vadakara in Kozhikode

Seven women labourers who were working at a field under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme sustained injuries in a lightning strike at Edacheri near Vadakara in Kozhikode district on Monday.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Gokulam drop points in I-league opener

KOZHIKODE: I-league debutants Inter Kashi held their nerve in the final minutes as they scored an equaliser in added-on time to hold former champions Gokulam Kerala FC 2-2 in their first I-league game at EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode on Saturday. Skipper Alejandro Sanchez Lopez (7) and Noufal PN (54) scored…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

Kerala: Case against BJP leader Suresh Gopi over TV journalist's complaint

KOCHI: Police have registered a case against BJP leader and actor Suresh Gopi, on a complaint lodged by a female reporter of Malayalam TV channel that the actor turned politician misbehaved with her during a press meet at a hotel in Kozhikode on Friday.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

Case registered against Suresh Gopi in Kozhikode

The Nadakkavu police on Friday registered a case against actor and politician Suresh Gopi after a woman journalist lodged a complaint alleging that he misbehaved with her during a media interaction in Kozhikode on Friday.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Nipah research centre to function from Kozhikode medical college in first phase

Kozhikode's Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research is envisioned to prevent future outbreaks of the zoonotic disease. It will be attached to the Microbiology dept. of Govt. Medical College initially, then move to its own building. Involved in its operations are the Directorate of Medical Education, Directorate of Health…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

MVD to offer training to private bus drivers in socially responsible driving

MVD to introduce compulsory training for private bus drivers in Kozhikode to promote social responsibility. 10,000 drivers below age 30 to be covered in phased manner. Recent safety audit exposed dangerous driving habits of young drivers. Enforcement actions intensified against rash and reckless driving.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme | Three SPVs to be formed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode corporations

Three separate Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will be formed for the execution of the proposed “Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme” in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode cities.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

INL comes down on IUML for facilitating Tharoor’s remark

Kasim Irikkur, INL State General Secretary, accused Congress leader Shashi Tharoor of converting an IUML pro-Palestine convention in Kozhikode into a platform for whitewashing Zionists. He demanded an apology from IUML leaders for inviting Tharoor, who allegedly referred to Hamas as a terrorist organisation. He also claimed Tharoor had previously…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023