News for 'Kozhikode'

Maha govt to accord state funeral to Capt Sathe

Maha govt to accord state funeral to Capt Sathe

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The funeral of Captain Sathe, 58, who was a resident of Chandivali in Mumbai, will be held in Mumbai later in the day.

Capt Sathe was academically bright: Classmates

Capt Sathe was academically bright: Classmates

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

He was focussed on his career and determined to join the prestigious National Defence Academy, located at Khadakwasla near Pune in Maharashtra, said some of his classmates from the Class 11 batch of St Vincent School.

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

For the first time in the last 26 years, a shutter of the Cheruthoni Dam was opened on Thursday.

Indian held captive in Philippines returns home

Indian held captive in Philippines returns home

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

A Keralite who escaped from the captivity of an extremist group in the Philippines returned home to Kozhikode on Sunday, ending 14 months' of ordeal in an emotional re-union with kin and friends.

Islamic State threat to Kerala HC judges, politicians warn intelligence agencies

Islamic State threat to Kerala HC judges, politicians warn intelligence agencies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The sources, however, declined to divulge further details.

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

A control room has also been set up and the Strategic Health Operations Centre (SHOC) of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been activated, phone number for which is 011-23978046, a health ministry statement stated.

There are no surprises in CAT 2012: CAT Convenor

There are no surprises in CAT 2012: CAT Convenor

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

New CAT convenor, Prof SSS Kumar of IIM Kozhikode, lists his priorities for CAT 2012.

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

After the Onam festivities, medical experts had predicted that the TPR would go beyond 20 per cent and that the number of infections would rise further.

HC wants govt control on crowdfunding for treatment of rare diseases

HC wants govt control on crowdfunding for treatment of rare diseases

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I do not want every Tom, Dick and Harry to collect money. Is there any state control over this collection of funds via crowdfunding?'

Floods wreak havoc in Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala

Floods wreak havoc in Maharashtra, K'taka, Kerala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Incessant downpour battered several states, including Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka, on Friday, with landslips and floods throwing normal life out of gear.

Growing politics-terror nexus in Kerala a worry: NIA

Growing politics-terror nexus in Kerala a worry: NIA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The shadow of terror is growing in Kerala, says the National Investigation Agency.

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of two crucial audits, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has proposed to allow deputy director generals (DGs) and officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) to apply for the post of chief of India's aviation regulator. The current head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, has been promoted as secretary and is expected to move out some time soon. DGCA has four Deputy DGs with experience in different fields of aviation.

3 RSS workers attacked by CPI-M activists in Kerala

3 RSS workers attacked by CPI-M activists in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The workers have been hospitalised after they suffered series injuries in the ambush by more than 10 CPI-M workers over political rivalry.

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

While the number of operational airports in the country will rise to 131, other smaller towns too are seeing a surge in connectivity.

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The Army, the National Disaster Response Force, police and the fire force along with the locals began rescue operations on Sunday morning at Koottickal and Kokkayar panchayats where over a dozen people are listed to be missing due to numerous landslides accompanied by heavy downpour since Saturday.

Finance seminar at IIM-K

Finance seminar at IIM-K

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, invites delegates, entrepreneurs, professionals and MBA students to attend Arthanomics 2006, its annual finance seminar.

Active Covid cases down by over 30k in 24 hrs 1st time in 61 days: Govt

Active Covid cases down by over 30k in 24 hrs 1st time in 61 days: Govt

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The ministry said 24.44 per cent of the total active cases in the country have been reported from 10 districts including Bengaluru Urban, Pune, Delhi, Ernakulam, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Thrissur, Jaipur, Kozhikode and Mumbai.

Muslim artist wants to gift her Lord Krishna painting to Modi

Muslim artist wants to gift her Lord Krishna painting to Modi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Jasna Salim, a 28-year old homemaker in Kerala's Kozhikode district, has drawn hundreds of paintings of Lord Krishna in the last six years but her faith has not permitted her to keep any one of them in her home.

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

How farmers' Bharat Bandh impacted various states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a forum comprising 40 farmer unions, called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday against the Centre's three agriculture laws. Here is its impact across the country:

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The consent is akin to a blanket nod for the agency to probe scheduled offences specified in the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DPSE) Act, 1946.

What's Kerala's 'kiss of love' protest all about?

What's Kerala's 'kiss of love' protest all about?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A 'kiss of love' protest organised by a group of youngsters on Sunday against vandalism by the Bharatiya Janata Party at a coffee shop in Kozhikode has now drawn the ire of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Amway India chairman, 2 directors remanded to 14 days custody

Amway India chairman, 2 directors remanded to 14 days custody

Rediff.com28 May 2013

They were booked under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act based on complaints filed by two persons in 2011.

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

12 dead in NE floods; situation worsens in Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Nearly four lakh people have been affected across seven districts of Assam.

LeT operative Naseer to be grilled by Kerala cops

LeT operative Naseer to be grilled by Kerala cops

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant Thadiyantavida Naseer, arrested recently for his alleged involvement in terror attacks in various parts of the country, was brought to Kozhikode from Bengaluru on Friday for questioning in connection with some cases in the state.Naseer and Shafaz were arrested by Bangladesh Rifles personnel and subsequently handed over to the Border Security Force on December 2. They were brought to Bengaluru where they were questioned about serial blasts.

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

COVID-19: Record 56,110 recuperate in 1 day in India

COVID-19: Record 56,110 recuperate in 1 day in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

India's COVID-19 recovery rate soared past 70 per cent on Wednesday with 16,39,599 people having recuperated from the disease so far in the country, while active cases comprise 27.64 per cent of the total caseload.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 23 lakh with 60,963 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 23 lakh with 60,963 new cases

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The total coronavirus cases in the country have mounted to 23,29,638, while the death toll climbed to 46,091 with 834 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Birlas get Kerala nod for Rs 4,000-cr IT park

Birlas get Kerala nod for Rs 4,000-cr IT park

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The Aditya Birla Group has received in-principle approval from the Kerala government to set up a Rs 4,000-crore (Rs 40 billion) IT and Biotech Knowledge Park and a branch of Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) at Kozhikode.

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Etihad Airways to start more flights between India and UAE

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The airline will utilise new Airbus A320s, scheduled for delivery this year, to accommodate much of the increased frequencies.

50 days after Ockhi, families wait for a miracle

50 days after Ockhi, families wait for a miracle

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Picking up the pieces is not going to be easy for the families of the missing fishermen. More than the compensation, what they seek is closure, discovers A Ganesh Nadar in Kanyakumari, one of the districts worst affected by the cyclone fury.

Muslim body to move SC over marriageable age for community girls

Muslim body to move SC over marriageable age for community girls

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Holding that fixing marriageable age for Muslims was an encroachment into their religious rights, a newly constituted umbrella body of the community in Kozhikode has decided to move the Supreme Court seeking exemption from the minimum age limit of 18 years.

DRI tracking counterfeit currency racket in Kerala

DRI tracking counterfeit currency racket in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Department of Revenue Intelligence, DRI is tracing a major counterfeit currency racket with roots in Kerala and wings spread across Middle east and Far East.

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rains continue to ravage Kerala, Onam celebrations put off

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

One man was killed and two others injured in Thrissur district on Tuesday after an uprooted tree fell on them in heavy rains and strong winds.

Journalist writes about abuse at madrassa. Today, her Facebook page is blocked

Journalist writes about abuse at madrassa. Today, her Facebook page is blocked

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The scribe wrote on Facebook that at a Madrassa she went to in Kozhikode, an 'ustaad' or teacher called all the boys and touched them inappropriatel

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A K Chopra, a retired DGCA official, had flagged concerns regarding engineering, flight safety, operations, and training standards in the airline and subsidiaries, thus warning the management of grave safety risk. He also called for the replacement of the chief of flight safety Harpreet A De Singh, who, he said, did not meet the regulatory requirements for holding the post.

Shashi Tharoor among 27 candidates on Congress's fourth list

Shashi Tharoor among 27 candidates on Congress's fourth list

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The party renominated Shashi Tharoor from the Thiruvananthapuram seat.

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Stressing that there is a need to strengthen the collective efforts to curb the spread of the virus, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning, following Covid-appropriate behaviour and effective clinical management are among the measures to be taken by these states.

Tharoor a 'guest artist' in Cong, says party chief whip in LS

Tharoor a 'guest artist' in Cong, says party chief whip in LS

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Hitting out at Tharoor, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee working president and the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha, Kodikkunnil Suresh on Friday said everybody in the party should work according to it's policies and programmes.

Kerala floods: Death toll reaches 39, damage worth Rs 8,300 crore

Kerala floods: Death toll reaches 39, damage worth Rs 8,300 crore

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had informed that as per the preliminary report, the total damage due to floods in the state is estimated to be worth Rs 8,316 crore.

BJP hopes 'Metroman' will help it make inroads in Kerala

BJP hopes 'Metroman' will help it make inroads in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

'Metroman' E Sreedharan's decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party has given a boost to the saffron's hopes to make huge electoral inroads in Kerala, one of the toughest political terrains for the party, in the assembly polls likely to be held in April.