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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

From Nov. 1, railway stations in Palakkad division may not be clean enough

Stationmasters to stage a hunger strike in front of Palakkad Railway Divisional office on November 8

The Hindu

‘Palakkad’s paddy farmers biggest victims of climate change’

Seminar in Palakkad stresses need for climate resilience policy to tackle impact of climate crisis on agriculture. Usha Soolapani suggests emulating farming model of Krishi Bhavan, Alathur. District panchayat president K. Binumol calls for people's participation in formulating strategies. Energy Management Centre and Dept. of Agriculture Development and Farmer's Welfare…

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IIT Palakkad gets 5G use case lab

PM Modi awards 5G use case lab to IIT Palakkad. 100 such labs dedicated to various institutes of higher edu. 600 students & teachers attended the function. Labs offer access to 5G setups, AR/VR kits, drones, IoT gateways, etc. to boost innovation & entrepreneurial activities. Campus tours & lab visits…

The Hindu

Leo director hurt as crowds surge at Palakkad

The police had to resort to a lathicharge, as the uncontrolled fans rushed into the theatre in hoards.

The Hindu

AIIMS proposal assumes political colours in Kerala ahead of LS polls

BJP keen to set up AIIMS in Palakkad, Kerala govt clueless. Centre yet to approve Kinalur, Kozhikode proposal. Reports suggest BJP wants Palakkad due to proximity to TN, better org. set up, and poor healthcare in Attappady. Kerala govt ready with land, road, water at Kinalur. Union Health Min. and…

The Hindu

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanakaraj injured in an unprecedented rush of fans at theatre in Palakkad

Gokulam Movies, which is distributing ‘Leo’ in Kerala, says despite heavy security being arranged for the film promotion, there has been an “unstoppable flow” of fans who came to see the director

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Over an acre of agricultural land lost in landslips overnight after heavy rain in Kerala's Idukki district: official

Heavy rain in Idukki district of Kerala caused landslips on October 23, damaging an acre of agricultural land and a portion of road at Nedumkandam. No injuries or homes damaged, but IMD issued yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki & Palakkad districts for Oct 24. Minor rain has caused landslips…

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

Kochi youth’s murder: police to visit Goa again to wrap up evidence collection

Kochia team from Ernakulam Town South police to visit Goa to collect evidence in connection with alleged murder of man from Kochi. DNA profiling done by local police, awaiting report from Thiruvananthapuram forensic lab. Five-member gang suspected to be involved in murder, last member nabbed from Palakkad. Dispute over drugs…

The Hindu

Boy electrocuted from wild animal trap in Malappuram

13-yr-old Rahmatullah from Assam electrocuted in illegal power trap set by farmer Unnikrishnan Arayil. Police arrested Unnikrishnan & charged him with murder. Farmers increasingly using illegal & dangerous traps to kill wild boars & other animals. Cases of human & elephant deaths reported from Palakkad. Police, Forest & KSEB stepped…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Requiem for a river

A tranquil village in Palakkad in the 1950s held rustic charm. River, trees, birds, butterflies, squirrels, flying fox, and nocturnal animals created a captivating sight. Now, river polluted, trees uprooted, birds gone, replaced by heavy machinery, and a lone dove playing the last post.

The Hindu

Statewide VACB raids unearth large-scale irregularities in Bevco outlets

VACB unearths major irregularities in sale of liquor by Bevco outlets across Kerala. Discrepancies in pricing, bills, cash management, connivance with liquor companies, and hiring of workers without permission found. Raids reveal excess/shortfall in cash, overpricing, and damaged bottles kept aside. Further investigation to be conducted.

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Idukki dam security breach: probe handed over to State crime branch

Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb orders Idukki dam security breach case to State Crime Branch. Lookout notice issued against accused, who is in a Gulf country. Red corner notice to be issued. Breach occurred on July 22 when Palakkad resident placed locks and poured liquid on dam shutters. KSEB dam…

The Hindu

Bhavapriya to represent Kerala to pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri in Parliament

Hailing from Palakkad’s art village Vellinezhi, Bhavapriya will be the only student from Kerala to attend the function organised jointly by the Union Ministries of Education and Youth Affairs and Sports in association with the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE).

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Toddler seriously injured after being attacked by stray dog in Kerala

A two-year-old-boy suffered severe injuries after a stray dog bit off a portion of one of his ears in Kerala's Palakkad district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala journalist shares own article on Facebook, booked by police

A month after he wrote a news story about real estate agents “illegally acquiring” 12 acres of tribal land in Kerala, a journalist with media house Madhyamam was booked by the police in Palakkad.

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Madhu’s family objects to unilateral appointment of prosecutor by government

Mother of lynching victim Madhu, Malli, staged a satyagraha in Palakkad to protest govt's unilateral appointment of special public prosecutor for Madhu's case. Activists, family members, Walayar Action Council chairman spoke in support. They alleged govt conspiracy in Madhu & Walayar cases & demanded justice.

The Hindu

Maoist leader produced in court in Agali forest office attack case

Maoist leader Mahalingam was produced before Palakkad District Court on Mon. TN Police provided security for Mahalingam, lodged in Madurai Central Jail. He was taken to Malampuzha Sub Jail Sun night, then back to Madurai Central Jail after court proceedings.

The Hindu

Thiruvonam Bumper: ₹25-crore first prize of mega lottery in Kerala goes to ticket sold in Palakkad

Kerala's Thiruvonam Bumper lottery has awarded its ₹25-crore first prize to ticket number TE 230662, sold by Bava Agency in kozhikode. This year's lottery had 85 lakh tickets, a record for the department, with a prize structure of ₹20 crore for the second prize and ₹50 lakh each for the…

The Hindu

PT7 has blurry vision in both eyes: Forest officials

Palakkad Divisional Forest Officer Srinivas Kurra said that the cataract in PT7’s right eye was not a major issue. He said it could be treated with medication.

The Hindu

A.K. Chaturvedi is Palakkad DRM

Prior to joining as DRM, Palakkad, Mr. Chaturvedi was on deputation as joint secretary and chief vigilance officer in Central Public Works Department, Delhi, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

The Hindu

Opposition walks out of Assembly, accuses government of failing to mitigate agriculture crisis

UDF opposition walk out of KLA, accusing govt of pushing rubber, paddy farmers into debt trap. Actor Jayasurya criticised govt for not paying farmers in Palakkad & Kuttanad. Banks refusing to honour paddy receipt sheets, deluging farmers with debt recovery notices. UDF silent on Centre's wrong policies, import duty cut…

The Hindu

The Hindu felicitates agents in Palakkad

C. Chandran, Kuzhalmannam agent, received the award for serving The Hindu for 50 years. K.V. Nath, Menonpara agent, got the award for serving the newspaper for 49 years. K. Gopalakrishnan, Kavassery agent, received the award for serving the paper for 48 years.

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