CNM Reporter As part of the government’s policy of making land available to all landless people along with housing, 1,739 title deeds will be distributed in the district, on Tuesday at the state-level Pattaya Mela. The distribution is part of the state level Pattaya Mela being  inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thrissur at 11.30 am […]

Malini Nair,New York Classroom doors swing open for about a million New York City public school students on Monday in the nation’s largest experiment of in-person learning during the coronavirus pandemic. The start of the school year coincides with several milestones in the city’s pandemic recovery that hinge on vaccine mandates. Nearly all of the […]

Malini Nair from New York           A car passed, the driver’s window rolled down and the man spat an epithet at two little girls wearing their hijabs: “Terrorist!” It was 2001, mere weeks after the twin towers at the World Trade Center fell, and 10-year-old Shahana Hanif and her younger sister were […]

CNM Reporter Contact list traced;18 in high risk group. Two health workers,diseased child’s mother symptomatic Suggestion to exercise extreme caution Health Minister Veena George has said that the next week will be crucial in preventing the spread of the virus in the case of the death of a 12-year-old boy in Kozhikode district. The Minister […]

CNM Reporter A 12-year-old boy died due to Nipah virus infection at a hospital here, state Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday. The samples of the boy, which were sent to the Pune National Institute of Virology, confirmed the presence of Nipah virus. “Unfortunately, the boy passed away at 5 in the morning. The […]

 CNM International Desk  In this Aug. 30, 2021, photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, a Air Force aircrew, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, prepares to receive soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of the final noncombatant evacuation operation missions […]

CNM International Desk Taliban fighters stand guard inside the Hamid Karzai International Airport after the U.S. withdrawal in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. The Taliban were in full control of Kabul’s international airport on Tuesday, after the last U.S. plane left its runway, marking the end of America’s longest war. (AP Photo/Kathy Gannon) KABUL, […]

Today’s Doodle celebrates the 138th birthday of Polish inventor, doctor, and immunologist Rudolf Weigl. He produced the first effective vaccine against epidemic typhus—one of humanity’s oldest and most infectious diseases. On this day in 1883, Rudolf Stefan Weigl was born in the Austro-Hungarian town of Przerów (modern-day Czech Republic). He went on to study biological […]

CNM International Desk It was Nov. 13 , 2001. The sun had just begun to rise over the Hindu Kush Mountains when the Taliban disappeared from Kabul, the battered capital of Afghanistan. The bodies of foreign Arabs who had stayed behind were mutilated and bloodied. They had been found and killed by advancing Afghans of […]

CNM Reporter Congress Deputy Leader of the Opposition K Babu MLA said the move by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) to oust Jawaharlal Nehru in Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav poster  is cheap and ridiculous. The move comes after the Center decided to remove 387 leaders from the list of martyrs of India’s freedom struggle, including […]

WHO Virtual Press Meet/CNM Reporter A plane carrying WHO medicines and health supplies landed in Afghanistan today, 30 August, at 12:25 pm local time. This is the first shipment of medical supplies to land in Afghanistan since the country came under control of the Taliban authorities. “After days of non-stop work to find a solution, […]

CNM Movie Reporter A new poster of the upcoming romantic block buster Radheshyam,starring   Prabhas and Pooja Hedge has been released on Sri Krishna Jayanti. The poster was shared with fans through Prabhas’ official social media page. The poster features a picture of Prabhas looking at the beautiful heroine Pooja wearing a blue gown with peacock feathers. Radhesham’s much […]

Kozhikode District Collector Narasimhugari Tej Lohit Reddy releasing Beingood application by handing it over to Shahul Hameed CNM City Reporter BEINGOOD is a mobile application that enables people to connect with each other and manage tasks quickly, making the most of technology in emergencies. The app combines innovative possibilities such as Map, Navigation, Notifications, and […]

Kerala to celebrate Ashtami Rohini,the birth day of Lord Krishna on Aug 30 .  CNM Reporter Kozhikode based young  danseuse Ardra has been  busy shooting her musical album.It’s not just an album,but a dedicated offering to Lord Krishna. The short video is getting ready to release on Sree Krishna Jayanthi .The video song will be available on You […]

CNM Health Reporter/WHO Virtual Press Meet Vaccination certificates are nothing new. They are health documents that record a vaccination event – traditionally as a paper card – with key details including the date, product and batch number of the vaccine administered. The Digital Documentation of COVID-19 Certificates is proposed as a mechanism by which a […]

CNM International Desk The United States pressed on with the monumental evacuation from Afghanistan on Friday amid tighter security measures and fears of more bloodshed, a day after the suicide attack at the Kabul airport that killed well over 100 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members. The U.S. warned more attacks could come ahead of […]

CNM Reporter District Disaster Management Authority in Kozhikode  has imposed strict regulations in Corporation Municipality wards / Grama Panchayats with Weekly Infection Population Ratio (WIPR) of more than 8 per week  where Covid has spread extensively. Special strict lockdown controls based on weekly outbreak rates will be implemented in such  local bodies. The Corporation Municipality Wards / Panchayats […]

CNM International Desk It means Pfizer’s shot for people 16 and older has now undergone the same rigorous testing and regulatory review as dozens of other long-established vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. were initially rolled out under the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization, which allows the agency to speed the availability of […]

CNM International Desk A firefight just outside Kabul’s international airport killed at least one Afghan soldier early Monday, German officials said, the latest chaos to engulf Western efforts to evacuate those fleeing the Taliban takeover of the country. The airport shooting came as the Taliban sent fighters north of the capital to eliminate pockets of […]

Indians detained on way to Kabul airport; Released subsequently: Reports CNM International Desk A group of Indian nationals is learnt to have been stopped and taken to an unknown location near the Kabul airport on Saturday for questioning and verification of travel documents, triggering some confusion and concerns in India. People tracking the developments in […]

CNM Movie Reporter Onam Special Program on Zee Kerala Channel at 6.30 pm on Avittam Day (22/08/21) Manju Warrier’s Ponnonam special program “Manju Bhavangal” will be the chief guest this Sunday at 6.30 pm on the favorite Zee Kerala channel of the Malayalee audience. Malayalam film stars like Manoj K Jayan, Bhavana, Poornima Indrajith, Nikhila Vimal and […]

.CNM  News Desk Take a look at how creators and communities are celebrating Onam on YouTube The joyous occasion of Onam is filled with colours, delicious food, beautiful decorations and traditional attires. And, various creators on YouTube are celebrating the festival with their communities with fresh and unique content. The range of these videos also indicates the […]

Delta variant on path to become dominant strain worldwide as surge in the highly transmissible variant increases urgency for vaccinating large numbers of vulnerable people Rising infection rates resulting in increased hospitalizations are overwhelming health systems and leaving many countries in urgent need of life-saving oxygen Testing rates in much of the world is too […]

 2705 fresh Covid positive cases were reported in the district, today, said District Medical Officer Dr.V Jayasree. Continuous surge in corona virus cases really concerns,especially during Onam celebrations.  The source of the 26 is unknown. 2665 people were infected through contact. Eight people from abroad, two people from other states and four health workers were diagnosed with […]

CNM Reporter Kerala Temple Music Academy distributed Onam kit and Onappudava to its members in Thrissur district. Dr. Boby Chemmanur inaugurated the kit distribution. Thrissur regional president Guruvayoor Harivaryar, presided over the function. Dr. Boby Chemmanur was honored by Peruvanam Kuttanmarar with a Ponnada. Padmashree Peruvanam Kuttanmarar, Nandakumar (Cochin Devaswom Board President), Anthikkad Padmanabhan (State President, […]

CNM Health Desk The global number of new cases has been increasing for the last 2 months with over 4.4 million cases reported in the past week (9 – 15 August 2021), bringing the cumulative number of globally to cases to over 206 million. This increasing trend is largely attributed to increases in the Western […]

  CNM Reporter  Emphasizing the power of connections with a brand belief that people can do ‘More Together’ than alone, Facebook has launched a short film to celebrate the festive spirit of Onam. The film is an extension of its More Together campaign highlighting how culture has gone virtual and communities are coming together on Facebook in unique […]

CNM International Desk  An Indian airforce plane evacuated over 170 people from Kabul on Tuesday, including India’s ambassador to Afghanistan, a government official said, as diplomats and civilians scrambled to get out of the country after the Taliban seized the capital. The flight landed in the western Indian city of Jamnagar for refuelling on the […]

CNM Reporter Her evocative nationalist poem “Jhansi ki Rani” is widely regarded as one of the most recited poems in Hindi literature. Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the 117th birthday of Indian activist and author Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, a trailblazing writer and freedom fighter whose work rose to national prominence during a male-dominated era of literature. Her evocative […]

CNM Reporter Adam Pasha, first Drag Queen of Bengaluru, representing LGBTQ community, celebrates inclusivity, equality in healthcare with Manipal Hospitals  Every human being’s freedom and rights must be upheld without exception. Manipal Hospitals celebrated this 75th Independence Day with Adam Pasha, an eminent figure from the LGBTQ community who stood for the freedom of expression through the drag culture, […]

CNM Reporter At the stroke of midnight on this day in 1947, India’s decades-long movement for independence culminated as the nation became a sovereign republic. Today’s Doodle, illustrated by Kolkata, India-based guest artist Sayan Mukherjee, celebrates India’s Independence Day and its cultural traditions forged in centuries of historical progress. Home to over an estimated 1.3 billion […]

CNM City Reporter BJP state president K Surendran said that terrorist groups had set up more than seven parallel telephone exchanges in Kozhikode for the accused in the Ramanattukara gold smuggling case. “The gold smuggling gang is operating with the public support of terrorist forces. The involvement of CPM leaders in the parallel telephone exchange […]

CNM Health Desk Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of this newly detected viral infection is between 24 and 90%.It is the first case in South Africa. On 6 August 2021, the Ministry of Health of Guinea informed WHO of a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Guéckédou Prefecture, Nzérékoré Region, south-western Guinea.  The village […]

CNM News Desk Today’s high-flying Doodle, illustrated by guest artist Vrinda Zaveri, celebrates Indian pilot, designer, and entrepreneur Sarla Thukral on her 107th birthday. Thukral is often best known for being the first Indian woman to pilot an aircraft. Actually,Google planned this Doodle honoring Sarla Thukral in India last year. However, when the tragic plane crash occurred in […]

CNM Sports Desk India’s long and agonising wait for a first Olympic athletics gold medal ended on Saturday when Neeraj Chopra, the son of a farmer, won the men’s javelin at the Tokyo Games. It took just one throw on a balmy Tokyo night from the 22-year-old to start the world’s second-most populous country dreaming of […]

CNM News Desk Nearly 48 per cent parents are not willing to send their children to schools till they are vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection, says a new survey. The survey conducted with over 32,000 parents across 361 districts in the country found that 30 per cent parents are willing to send their wards […]

CNM News Desk Today’s Google Doodle, illustrated by Bengaluru, India-based guest artist Oddrija, celebrates the 160th birthday of Indian doctor Kadambini Ganguly—the first woman to be trained as a physician in India. Kadambini Ganguly, who had many ‘firsts’ to her credit. She was such an  excellent  medical practitioner and  reached out to many hapless women at a time when very little […]

CNM Health Reporter Covid positive cases in Kozhikode district crossed 2000,after nearly few weeks. As per the official release from the District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree,2105 new cases reported,today. The source of the 13 is unknown. 2087 people were infected through contact. One person from other state, another from abroad and three health workers were diagnosed with the […]

CNM Reporter The lock down relaxation granted in A, B and C areas on July 18, 19 and 20 should be used with caution by traders and the public to prevent the spread of Covid pandemic,urged Kozhikode District Collector Narasimhugaru Tej Lohit Reddy . The number of patients in the district is on the rise.  So, care […]

  CNM Travel Reporter Due to the landslide related obstruction between Mangaluru Junction and Thokur, the following are the change in train services today (16.07.2021). Cancellation of Train services 1.The service of Train No. 02620 Mangaluru Central – Lokmanya Tilak  Matsyagandha  Express scheduled to leave at 12.40 hrs. on 16.07.2021 is cancelled. Short termination/ Departure […]

CNM News Desk  Pulitzer award winning Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan, an Afghan commander said. Afghan special forces had been fighting to retake the main market area of Spin Boldak when Siddiqui and a senior Afghan officer […]

CNM Health Reporter The Ayurveda industry, an ancient healthcare system, is fast adopting modern scientific tools and medical technologies keeping its original treatment procedures and theories intact. Speaking at a virtual two day conference organised by the Kerala-headquartered India’s leading ayurvedic firm, Vaidyaratnam Group, Dr. Tanuja Nesari,Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) of New Delhi said,“With […]

CNM City Reporter A protest march , organized by the Fraternity Movement (FM) began from Beypore  Karimpadam colony in Kozhikode. FM Kozhikode district president Muneeb Elankamal’s  march will cover  backward areas in the district that face digital divide in online education. Fraternity State Secretariat member Syed Umar Thangal inaugurated the event. He said that despite online education […]

CNM Health Reporter WHO Virtual Press Meet 23 million children missed out on basic childhood vaccines through routine health services in 2020, the highest number since 2009 and 3.7 million more than in 2019 23 million children missed out on basic vaccines through routine immunization services in 2020 – 3.7 million more than in 2019 […]

.CNM Reporter The Fraternity Movement’s protest march ,demanding equal online education rights will begin, tomorrow from Beypore. The movement’s district president Muneeb Elankamal will lead the march,covering digitally backward areas in the district. Thousands of students from various areas, including Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe colonies, coastal and hilly areas, are still unable to access online […]

CNM Health Desk Africa posting biggest jump. World at critical juncture, must act now for 2030 turnaround.Around a tenth of the global population – up to 811 million people – were undernourished last year.  There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related […]

CNM Reporter Dr. Narasimhugari Tej Lohit Reddy has taken charge as new district collector,Kozhikode.  He arrived at the collectorate at 10.30 am today. . Outgoing Collector Samba Sivarao handed over the charge to him. The Collector was received by ADM Muhammed  Rafeeq and deputy collectors N. Ramla, Shamin Sebastian, Anitha Kumari, heads of various departments and […]

CNM Reporter The criteria of measuring economic progress based solely on economy  is to be changed.Knowledge economy must be tapped-said former state finance minister Dr.Thomas Isaac.  Former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac has said that innovative ideas to be tapped and implemented to form a knowledge based society.For this,the idea of depending solely on economy to […]

Kozhikode District Collector  Seeram Samba Siva Rao IAS will leave Kozhikode,tomorrow to take charge as the new Director of Survey and Land Records Department .One of his subordinates narrates her  touching experiences with him. Jayashree S Varrier It was immediately after the worst deluge in the history of the State in 2018, I had my first opportunity to […]

CNM Reporter Villagers and family members bid a tearful farewell to M.Sreejith (42), Subedar of Indian Army who was martyred in a terrorist attack in Kashmir, as his mortal remains were consigned to flames at his native place in Chemancheri in Kozhikode district on  Saturday morning.  The funeral ceremony was performed at his ancestral home with  military honors  in full compliance […]

CNM Reporter Managing trustee of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Dr P K Warrier passed away at Kottakkal on Saturday, family sources said.He was 100. KAS sources said Dr Warrier breathed his last around noon. The country had honoured him with the Padma Shree in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2010. A prominent physician and a visionary […]

Recent incidents of  dowry deaths, abuse of children and women   show the moral decay in our society, points out  Kanthapuram  CNM Reporter Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliar said that the dowry system is against the values in Islam. The sacred system of marriage should be performed not on financial terms. Society must be prepared to treat women with dignity and […]

CNM Health Desk  Myocarditis and pericarditis reported with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines On 26 May 2021, the COVID-19 subcommittee of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) issued a statement reviewing initial reports of mild myocarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle and pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining that […]

CNM Health  Desk  On the last day of Javier Vilca’s life, his wife stood outside a hospital window with a teddy bear, red balloons and a box of chocolates to celebrate his birthday, and held up a giant, hand-scrawled sign that read: “Don’t give up. You’re the best man in the world.” Minutes later, Vilca, […]

CNM Reporter The Ayurvedic industry is gearing up for the much talked-about likely third wave of Covid-19. Around 1,500 practitioners of the ancient Indian form of medicinal treatment and healthcare, all set to discuss and share clinical experiences and case studies about Covid and post-Covid Ayurvedic treatment in pediatric cases. The discussion would be held during a two-day conference […]

CNM Reporter District Collector Samba Sivarao has imposed strict restrictions and bans in the district as part of the Covid prevention measures. Restrictions were imposed by dividing the wards of the local self-governing bodies with the highest number of infected people into critical containment zones and containment zones. Currently, wards with more than 50 patients in […]

CNM Health Reporter Findings from a study published today [6 July] in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have prompted new World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations to use interleukin-6 antagonists in patients with severe or critical COVID-19 along with corticosteroids. A new analysis of 27 randomised trials involving nearly 11,000 patients found that treating hospitalised […]

CNM Health Desk The World Health Organization announced multiple commitments to drive change for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity at the Generation Equality Forum, held last week in Paris. The WHO commitments focused on ending gender-based violence; advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights; and supporting health […]

CNM Travel Reporter Train No. 06630 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Malabar Express to resume its service from Mangaluru Central today (01.07.2021).  From Thiruvananthapuram Central , the Service of Train No. 06629 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Mangaluru Central will be resumed from 02.07.2021.

Dr Soumya Swaminathan,WHO’s Chief Scientist/Vismitha Das Gupta CNM Health So we’re talking here about the Delta variant, which is the fourth variant of concern described by WHO because it’s both more transmissible than the previous variant and also has been able to resist the antibodies that we have in our blood. So what that means […]

CNM City Reporter The emerging farming scenario in the wake of the pandemic has enhanced the social and scientific relevance of institutes like ICAR IISR, said Dr.Beena Philip, Mayor, Kozhikode.She was speaking on the occasion of the foundation day programme at ICAR Indian Institute of Spices Research. The spice economy is important for the farming sector of […]

CNM City Reporter Flowering plants that adorn  the median on the Gandhi Road-Mini Bye pass stretch in Kozhikode city are widely stolen .  Nadakkavu Police will look into this theft as they received a complaint from Uralungal Labour Contractors Co-operative Society,the maker and maintainer.  Saplings and flowering plants adorn Gandhi Road Min bye pass road lies across Kannur Road have been […]

CNM Reporter During his Mna Ki Baat Prime Minister  asks questions to his people.Most of these questions were about sports and Olympics.He also addresses  Covid-19 vaccination progress in India. Often in Mann Ki Baat there is a volley of your questions. This time I thought of doing something different, asking you questions, so listen carefully to […]

CNM Movie Reporter The murder and mystery witnessed in the trailer of Cold Case has already built high anticipation among film fans for the much-awaited investigative crime thriller. To give a wider glimpse of this riveting plot starring Prithviraj Sukumran and Aditi Balan, Amazon Prime Video today released a promo of a beautiful song , […]

 CNM Health Desk Delta is the most transmissible of the variants identified so far, has been identified in at least 85 countries, and is spreading rapidly among unvaccinated populations,says World Health Organization   in a virtual press meet. “As some countries ease public health and social measures, we are starting to see increases in transmission around […]

CNM Health Desk At Local Production Forum, WHO and partners highlight key steps to improve access to health technologies The first WHO World Local Production Forum ended today after five days of discussions centered on promoting quality and sustainable local production to improve access to medicines and other health technologies. Delegates from over 100 countries, […]

CNM Reporter              The following are the  changes in the train services after the derailment of the service of Train no. 02414 Nizamuddin – Madgaon Jn.  Rajdhani Bi -Weekly Superfast Special inside the Karbude Tunnel in between  Ukshi and  Bhoke  Railway stations in Ratnagiri region under Konkan Railway. Train rescheduled 1. The service of […]

CNM  Reporter Students  have been depending online education since the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in Kerala. However,online education is interrupted in many hilly and coastal regions in the state due to  lack of facilities. Poor connectivity and technical vulnerability pull children back in formal learning  as authorities failed to set up adequate  facilities for online  education.Most of the affected children are from backward […]

CNM Reporter Poovachal Khader, who had penned a handful of evergreen romantic songs and nostalgic melodies in Mollywood during late 1970s and 80s, died following COVID-19 complications here on Tuesday. He was 73. He died following cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment for COVID and intense pneumonia at the government medical college hospital here, family sources […]

CNM Brief News  CNM Reporter  India reported 58,419 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours on Sunday, the lowest daily number in nearly three months, data from the health ministry showed. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in India have risen to 29.9 million and so far 386,713 people have died. Deaths rose […]

CNM Health Desk A third wave of coronavirus infections is likely to hit India by October, and although it will be better controlled than the latest outbreak the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least another year, according to a Reuters poll of medical experts. The June 3-17 snap survey of 40 healthcare […]

CNM Health Reporter The partnership encompasses vaccination of beneficiaries in (Kochi) Kerala and Kolhapur (Maharashtra)    Aster DM Healthcare, an emerging healthcare player in India, has partnered with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to administer Sputnik V vaccine as part of a limited pilot soft launch.  To help bolster the vaccine implementation drive by the Government of […]

CNM Health Desk CNM Digital Journalism Training Program,virtual Press Conference,WHO Globally, the number of new cases of COVID-19 reported to WHO has now declined for 7 weeks in a row, which is the longest sequence of weekly declines during the pandemic so far.However,number of deaths still not falling quickly While weekly cases are at their […]

CNM Health Desk G7 announces pledges of 870 million COVID-19 VACCINE doses, of which at least half to be delivered by the end of 2021 COVAX welcomes dose sharing commitments for 870 million additional doses to support equitable access to vaccines in 2021 and 2022, with the aim to deliver at least half by the […]

CNM Education  Having broken into the Top-100 among global B-Schools in the ‘Thought Leadership’ category the previous year, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has now set its sight on nurturing and mentoring indigenous research talent in a wholesomely rewarding approach, as part of its Silver Jubilee Celebrations. The Institute which is to soon complete […]

CNM Health Desk New handbook helps countries assess causes, magnitude and distribution of foodborne diseases Every year 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses are reported.  In 2010, 420 000 people died due to such diseases as salmonella and E.coli infection, a third of them children under five years of age. It is estimated that this figure is […]

TPR in Kozhikode district comes down 659 new  Covid positive cases were reported in the district today, said District Medical Officer. Two people from the other state were positive. The source of the 12 is unknown. 645 people were infected through contact. 6008 people were tested. Another 1508 people who were undergoing treatment at Covid hospitals and FLTCs […]

      CNM Entertainment     Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam Li’l Champs stars pay a musical tribute on the 75th birthday of the late iconic singer S.P.Balasubramaniam. A short video has been released on the social handles on ZEE Keralam which will be followed by a full fledged episode which will air on 5th […]

CNM Nature There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet – and its people. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and […]

CNM Reporter The Bird’s Club and the Social Forestry Department of the Forest Department are teaming up to prepare a tiny forest all over the country. Bird Club International and the OTT platform Roothouse and the Forest Department’s community afforestation division are teaming up to set up small forests across the country. The project, called […]

CNM Politics BJP  Kerala state president K Surendran said that the CPM and a section of the media are creating a smokescreen against the BJP in connection with the Kodakara incident. He said in a press conference held in Kozhikode that the campaign is going on as planned. Police are calling for questioning those on the […]

In celebration of Pride Month, today’s Doodle honors American astronomer, veteran, and gay rights activist Dr. Frank Kameny, widely hailed as one of the most prominent figures of the U.S. LGBTQ rights movement. Franklin Edward Kameny was born in Queens, New York, on May 21, 1925. Gifted from a young age, Kameny enrolled at Queens […]

CNM International Desk The 46-year old Chinese Zhang Hong has scaled the tallest peak in the world from the Nepal side, becoming the first blind man in Asia and the third in the world to climb Mount Everest. https://vimeo.com/557508575 “No matter if you’re disabled or normal, whether you have lost your eyesight or you have […]

CNM Reporter Kozhikode reports less than 1,000 after one and half month Less than a month and a half later  Positive 857, TPR 12.41% The number of daily Covid cases in Kozhikode district is less than one thousand after one and a half months. Today (May 31) 857 people confirmed positive. On April 13, 868 […]

CNM Travel Reporter The following train services will resume their services as given below. 1. The service of Train no. 06607 Kannur – Coimbatore Daily Special from 01.06.2021 (Leaving Kunnur at 06.20 hrs. ) 2. The service of Train no. 06608 Coimbatore – Kannur Daily Special from 01.06.2021 (Leaving Coimbatore at  14.20 hrs.) 3. The […]

CNM Business Reporter Provides customers with a Monthly credit limit   Allows customers multiple purchases with a single bill at the end of the month Freecharge, one of the leading digital platforms for financial services, has launched ‘Pay Later’ for its customers. The product facilitates customers to make payments through a single click for their small ticket […]

CNM Health Reporter         WHO Virtual Press Meet Globally, over the past week, the number of new cases and deaths reported continued to decrease, with over 4.1 million new cases and 84 000 new deaths reported. The European Region reported the largest decline in new cases and deaths this week, followed by […]

CNM Reporter Kozhikode district reported dip in new cases  as Covid-19 prevention method bears fruit.  Covid spread is declining in the district. In the second phase of Covid, the Test Positivity Rate (TPR) was up to 28.7 percent. TPR now  came down to 19 percent. Since yesterday , no local body in the district except Chengottukavu,Chemancheri,  Faroke and Narikkuni reported TPR more […]

CNM  Movie Reporter ~Directed and co-written by popular director Rohith VS, the movie is available to stream in Malayalam with English subtitles, and soon to launch with Tamil and Telugu audio~ Film fans can now watch the latest Malayalam hit movie Kala, starring popular actor from the south industry in the lead – Tovino Thomas on Amazon […]

CNM Health Reporter Recovery 4398, TPR 18.69% Kozhikode DMO Dr.V.Jayashree  has said that 1917 Covid new positive cases are  reported in the district, today. The source of the 31 is unknown. 1886 people were infected through contact. 10658 people were screened. Another 4398 people who were undergoing treatment at Covid hospitals and FLTCs in the district have recovered […]

CNM City Reporter * UL Space Club Webinar Series Anniversary Celebrations Tomorrow Young science enthusiasts to talk about space inventions and discoveries that might occur 50 years from now. They will be speaking at the One Year Anniversary of the UL Space Club’s National Science and Technology Webinar Series on Sunday, May 23.  Padma Shri […]

CNM Reporter Virtual Press Meet World leaders today met at the Global Health Summit, co-hosted by the European Commission and Italy as part of its G20 presidency, to adopt an agenda to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop and endorse a Rome Declaration of principles, at a time when the virus is surging and spreading uncontrollably in many […]

CNM Entertainment Desk Malayalam super star Mohanlal celebrated 60th birthday,today. The li’l champs of ZEE Keralam’s music reality show SaReGaMaPa Keralam Li’lChamps have come up with a sweet birthday tribute to superstar Mohanlal on his 61st birthday. Their special wishes to him are in the form of short videos compiling all-time hit songs of Lalettan’s […]

M. Rajesh,News Director CNM Last year, some marketers of baby foods exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to promote their products by invoking unfounded fears that breastfeeding could transmit COVID-19. WHO and UNICEF guidance is clear: mothers suspected or known to have COVID-19 should continue breastfeeding. In 1981, health officials from around the world gathered at the […]

CNM Political Correspondent CPI(M) veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, who led the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to an unprecedented consecutive victory in the April 6 assembly polls, was on Thursday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala for the second successive term. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath of office to 76-year-old Vijayan in a low-key […]

CNM City Reporter ESI Covid Hospital was set up in the Farok region under the joint auspices of the Directorate and the Department of Health. Current ESI hospital was converted into a Covid hospital with 100 oxygen beds. NHM Fund has been utilized for installing oxygen beds. The NHM employs staff in addition to ESI doctors and […]

CNM International Desk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, pushing back against calls from U.S. President Joe Biden to wind down the operation that has left hundreds dead. Netanyahu’s tough comments marked the first public rift between the two close allies since […]

Train services have been badly hit as corona virus second wave and subsequent lock down in various states.In Kerala, Covid-19 lock down is extended for another week. As per the new decision, lock down in the state will continue until May 23. The number of passengers has been decreased.The Railways also said ‘poor patronage’ ,the reason for […]

CNM Movie Reporter Aarkariyam ( Who Knows)  Malayalam movie will be released on Roots video.The movie will come to your drawing room @ Rs.99. Th movie directed by cinematographer Sanu John Varghese, is the story of a  family in  Covid crisis. The movie starring Parvathy Thiruvoth, Sharafuddin and Biju Menon will be released on May 19 […]

CNM Health Reporter Immunity 4890, TPR 27.28% A total of 3927 Covid positive cases were reported in Kozhikode  district today, said District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree. Four corona virus positive cases have been  reported among those who came from other states . The source of  81 infection is unknown. 3842 people were infected through contact. 15204 people were screened. […]

CNM Health Reporter Immunity 4995, TPR 28.15% The district also reported 2522 Covid positive cases today, the district medical officer said. Eight of those who came from other states were positive. The source of the 95 is not clear. 2419 people were infecced through contact. 9567 people were screened. Another 4,995 people who were being […]

CNM Health Reporter  But pressure is mounting on Modi to announce a nationwide lockdown as he did during the first wave of infections last year. He is battling criticism for allowing huge gatherings at a religious festival and holding large election rallies during the past two months even as cases surged-reports Reuters Indian coronavirus infections […]

  CNM Reporter Kozhikode district today reported new 3805 Covid positive cases , the district medical officer said. One person from abroad and seven people from other states were positive. The source of the 56 is not clear. 3741 people were infected through contact. 13,413 people were screened. Another 4341 people who were undergoing treatment at Covid […]

CNM The rocket, which carried a Chinese space station section into orbit, was launched on 29 April The remains of a Chinese rocket that was hurtling back towards Earth have crashed into the Indian Ocean, the country’s space agency says. The bulk of the rocket was destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, but state media […]

CNM Special Correspondent  Clinical trial success: the oral drug helps quick recovery of Covid-19 patients.The drug is expected to save precious lives due to the mechanism of operation of the drug in infected cells. This also reduces the hospital stay of COVID-19 patients. An anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been developed by Institute […]

CNM Health Reporter Kozhikode District Collector S Samba Siva Rao said that the restrictions have been tightened by including Kattipara and Naripetta Grama Panchayats and Koduvalli and Payyoli Municipalities in the category of local bodies with very high test-positivity rates as the test positive rate crosses 25 per cent. Kuruvattur, Chemanchery, Kayanna, Chengottukavu, Perumanna, Velam, Chelannur, Arikkulam, […]

CNM Reporter District Medical Officer Dr Jayashree V said that 4200 positive cases were reported in the district today . For three people who came from abroad. Eight people from other states were positive. The source of the 113 is not clear. 4076 people were positive through contact. 16008 people were examined. Another 3194 people […]

CNM Reporter Sinopharm-developed vaccine could help boost supply to underserved countries  WHO today listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for this vaccine to be rolled out globally. The Sinopharm vaccine is produced by Beijing Bio-Institute of Biological Products Co Ltd, subsidiary of China National Biotec Group (CNBG). “The addition […]

  CNM Reporter District Collector Samba Siva Rao said that steps have been taken to ensure treatment for all the patients in the district in view of the increase in Covid patients. The government and the private sector have ensured the treatment of the existing situation without utilizing the maximum capacity. He was addressing media […]

CNM Entertainment Reporter    Zee Keralam’s popular Television serial Pookalam Varavayi has completed the milestone of 500 episodes. The serial has Mridula Vijay and Arun G Ragavan in the lead roles as Samyukta and Abhimanyu. Pookalam Varavayi portrays the story of two people, who out of hatred get married and later go on to understand […]

CNM Travel Reporter Following special train services are cancelled as detailed below: 1.  The service of Train No. 02697 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway station -Thiruvanthapuram Central Weekly Superfast  Express(Day of Service –  on Saturdays) will be cancelled from 09th May to 30th May 2021. 2.  The service of  Train No. 02698 Thiruvanthapuram Central – […]

CNM Health/Business NuvoVivo provides FREE 1 month Covid Rehab plan for those who are recently affected by Covid. This program involves planning a suitable nutrition and exercise plan, facilitating faster recovery & rehab for those who are recently affected. Those who are looking for such support can sign up from any part of the world; […]

   CNM Reporter Following special train services are cancelled as detailed below: 1.The service of Train No.06305 Ernakulam  Junction – Kannur Intercity  Daily Special will be cancelled from 06th May to 15th May 2021. 2. The service of Train No.06306 Kannur- Ernakulam Junction Intercity Daily Special will be cancelled from 06th May to 15th May […]

CNM Reporter Kozhikode district again proved its a red bastion. Kunnamangalam,Koyilandy,Elathur,Nadapuram,Kuttyadi,Perambra,Balussery,Kozhikode North,Kozhikode South,Beypore,Thiruvambadi constituencies stood with LDF while Vatakara and Koduvally seats are won by UDF candidates.

Kerala-PERAMBRA Result Status O.S.N. Candidate Party EVM Votes Postal Votes Total Votes % of Votes 1 T.P. RAMAKRISHNAN Communist Party of India (Marxist) 35728 0 35728 49.02 2 ADV. K V SUDHEER Bharatiya Janata Party 4817 0 4817 6.61 3 ISMAIL KAMMANA SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA 863 0 863 1.18 4 C H EBRAHIMKUTTY […]

Kerala-KOZHIKODE NORTH Result Status O.S.N. Candidate Party EVM Votes Postal Votes Total Votes % of Votes 1 K M ABHIJITH Indian National Congress 8927 0 8927 31.75 2 M T RAMESH Bharatiya Janata Party 7311 0 7311 26 3 Thottathil Ravindran Communist Party of India (Marxist) 11626 0 11626 41.35 4 K RAHIM SOCIALIST UNITY […]

Kerala-KOYILANDY Result Status O.S.N. Candidate Party EVM Votes Postal Votes Total Votes % of Votes 1 Kanathil Jameela Communist Party of India (Marxist) 14010 0 14010 45.82 2 N.P. Radhakrishnan Bharatiya Janata Party 3190 0 3190 10.43 3 N. Subramaniyan Indian National Congress 12978 0 12978 42.45 4 Praveen Cheruvath SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA […]

Kerala-BALUSSERI Result Status O.S.N. Candidate Party EVM Votes Postal Votes Total Votes % of Votes 1 JOBISH BALUSSERY Bahujan Samaj Party 99 0 99 0.22 2 DHARMAJAN BOLGATTY Indian National Congress 18018 0 18018 40.06 3 LIBIN BALUSSERY Bharatiya Janata Party 3203 0 3203 7.12 4 Adv. K.M. SACHINDEV Communist Party of India (Marxist) 23222 […]

Kerala-KUTTIADI Result Status O.S.N. Candidate Party EVM Votes Postal Votes Total Votes % of Votes 1 K P KUNHAMMED KUTTI MASTER Communist Party of India (Marxist) 29206 0 29206 46.77 2 PARAKKAL ABDULLA Indian Union Muslim League 28972 0 28972 46.4 3 P P MURALI MASTER Bharatiya Janata Party 3972 0 3972 6.36 4 ABDULLA […]

CNM Politics Kerala assembly poll result will be declared,tomorrow (May 2.2021).Counting of votes will begin at 8 am.The first trend will be known from 8 am. As usual,postal ballots will be counted in the beginning. The number of postal votes is higher than previous times.Hence,counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) also will begin […]

CNM National Desk Television journalist Rohit Sardana died here of cardiac arrest on Friday, days after he tested positive for COVID-19, according to his channel Aaj Tak. He was 41. Sardana, who was an executive editor and TV news anchor with Aaj Tak of the India Today Group, is survived by his wife, two daughters […]

CNM Special Correspondent Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said that Covid-19 situation in Kerala is getting worsened.He cautioned that if things are continuing like this,the state may move to total lock down in districts where Covid-19 surge is reported. In districts where highest number of Covid-19 positive cases are reported frequently,more curbs will be implemented.Shops and service […]

  CNM Reporter ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode has received patent (Patent No.350698) for a seed coating composition and its preparation. The Institute has successfully developed, field tested and commercialized the seed coating technology of PGPR/ beneficial microbes for seeds. The technology was developed by team including Dr, M. Anandaraj, Dr.Y.K .Bini and Dr. A.K. […]

CNM National Desk India’s new coronavirus infections hit a record peak for a fifth day on Monday, as countries including Britain, Germany and the United States pledged to send urgent medical aid to help battle the crisis overwhelming its hospitals. The southern state of Karnataka, home to the tech city of Bengaluru, ordered a lockdown from […]

CNM Movie Desk “Nomadland,” the story of van dwellers in America, won the best picture Oscar and two other Academy Awards on a triumphant night for women that also saw a return to Hollywood glamour after a long pandemic shutdown. In a major upset, Britain’s Anthony Hopkins won the best actor trophy for his role as a man battling dementia in […]

CNM Health Reporter 3998 new cases have been reported on Sunday,said District Medical Officer -in-charge Dr.Piyoosh M.The latest TPR is 28.68% Kozhikode District Collector Samba Siva Rao has urged people to follow strict Covid-19 regulations  to stop quick spreading of the pandemic.In a press release, Samba Siva said that the situation in Kozhikode district is  going […]

CNM Nature This year’s annual Earth Day Doodle highlights how everyone can plant the seed to a brighter future—one sapling at a time! The planet we call home continues to nurture life and inspire wonder. Our environment works hard to sustain us, which calls for us to return the favor. Today’s video Doodle shows a […]

Premachandran,New Delhi In Tamil Nadu, night curfew comes into force from today, in the wake of surging Covid counts. Full lockdowns on all Sundays are set to commence from the 25th of this month. All the tourist destinations and sandy beaches in Tamil Nadu are kept under security lock down, due to the resurgence of […]

CNM Travel Reporter   Following fully reserved Bi-Weekly Antyodaya specials will be operated between Kochuveli and Mangaluru Junction as detailed below: The service of Train No.06355 Kochuveli – Mangaluru Junction Bi-Weekly Antyodaya reserved Special will leave Kochuveli on Saturdays and Thursdays at 21.25 hrs on and from 01st May, 2021 and reach Mangaluru Junction at 09.20 hrs, the next day until […]

Abhish K. Bose Kottayam In view of the allegation of the lukewarm electioneering at the Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency, Rajan Kurikkal, the chief election agent of UDF candidate Veena S Nair at Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency in Thiruvananthapuram, told this correspondent  that  the UDF organisational set up at the constituency didn’t work well due to the role of […]

812 k.m Run Unique World Record holder and Guinness World Record winner Dr. Boby Chemmannur has been selected as the Peace Ambassador in Sreenarayana World Research and Peace Center. Chairman of the Sreenarayana World Research and Peace Center, Swami Vidyashree, said that Dr. Boby Chemmanur, a philanthropist, sportsman, businessman, motivator and entertainer, has been selected […]

CNM Health Reporter After five months,Covid-19 cases in Kozhikode recorded huge surge.The number of fresh corona infected persons is 1271,as per today’s official announcement by the District Medical Officer. 1246 persons have been infected through contact. Seven persons came from other states have been infected to the virus while the source of eighteen people is unknown. […]

CNM City Reporter A portrait of Sreenarayana Gurudeva erected near the Mudappattu bridge in Kozhikode by the SNDP branch was burnt by anti-socials,reportedly on Saturday night. The Kozhikode Union Council meeting of the SNDP strongly condemned the matter. “Anti-socials affected by political blindness destroyed the portrait of Sree Narayana Gurudeva . “Those who have committed such offenses are […]

CNM Health Reporter In the third consecutive day after the assembly poll,Covid-19 cases recorded surge in Kozhikode. Today’s tally is 791. Vatakara has the highest number of Covid-19 patients (41) while Chorode records 36 positive cases.Total cases in Kozhikode Corporation limit is 176. The District Medical Officer said that  781 people were infected through contact. 5968 […]

CNM Health Reporter With a record 1,45,384 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,32,05,926, the health ministry said on Saturday The number of active cases has breached the 10-lakh mark again after around six-and-a-half months, while the death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 1,68,436 with 794 more fatalities, […]

CNM Health Reporter Health Minister KK Shailaja Teacher has said that there will be no compromise on restrictions  in the wake of continuous surge in Covid-19 cases. The Minister was speaking to the media after the review meeting held at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. As a result of collective action, the death rate and the positive […]

CNM Movie Desk  Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories can stream the digital premiere of the recently released Malayalam film, The Priest starting 14th April, 2021   Directed by Jofin T Chacko, the film stars Mammootty as the priest with his extraordinary skills who is in the trail of solving his new […]

 All ceremonies must be registered on the Covid Vigilance Portal.303 Sectoral Magistrates to ensure compliance with protocol. Kozhikode District Collector Samba Siva Rao has said that existing restrictions will be tightened as there has been a  surge in the  number of Covid cases in the district for the last few days. The Collector was addressing a […]

CNM Health Reporter The COVAX Facility has now delivered life-saving vaccines to over 100 economies since making its first international delivery to Ghana on February 24th So far, more than 38 million doses of vaccines from manufacturers AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech and Serum Institute of India (SII) have now been delivered, including 61 economies eligible for vaccines […]

CNM International Desk Medical staff rolled Joan Soler Sendra, 63, across the street in his hospital bed to bask on the sunlit seashore, in his first outing after almost four months in intensive care in Barcelona’s Hospital del Mar. Sendra and his two brothers were infected with the coronavirus last November in Catalunya – but only […]

CNM Reporter Due to track maintenance work at Shoranur Junction Yard, following changes have been made in the train services as detailed below: CANCELLATION 1.  The service of Train No.02081 Kannur – Thiruvananthapuram Janshatabdi  Special  will be cancelled  on 8th April 2021(Thursday). 2.  The service of Train No.02082 Thiruvananthapuram – Kannur Janshatabdi  Special  will be […]

CNM Travel Reporter As approved by Railway Board, Western Railway has notified Weekly Special Trains as detailed below:- Train No.09260/09259 Bhavnagar – Kochuveli – Bhavnagar Weekly Special Fare Special: With the composition of One– AC 2 Tier, Five-AC 3 Tier Coaches, Ten-Sleeper Class Coaches, Four– General Second Class Coaches and Two– Luggage cum Brake Van, Train No. 09260 Bhavnagar – Kochuveli […]

CNM Health Reporter Google has created an animated doodle to make people aware of wearing masks and saving lives.In this public interest ‘Google’ wears mask on all alphabets and explains various methods to prevent the deadly virus. Google doodle says: Wear a mask. Save lives. Wear a face cover Wash your hands Keep a safe […]

 M.Rajesh,News Director,CNM Most of the pre-poll surveys are random studies and nothing to do with actual verdict of the election. Many such surveys proved wrong in the previous elections,too. However,there are some trending lessons we can learn from these surveys. In Kerala, as usual many pre-poll surveys have come out thanks to television news channels […]

Abhish K Bose,Kottayam Oomen Chandy, 77, senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala speaks with this Correspondent  in an interview in which he delves into various contemporary issues being debated in the elections. A candidate himself at the Puthupally constituency in Kottayam district he is busy campaigning for the UDF by travelling across […]

CNM Reporter Voting in the absentee category ended Saturday. In the district, 33,734 people cast their votes,using this facility. The turnout was 7,229 for those with disabilities at home, 26,479 for those over the age of 80, 26 for those with Covid-19  and quarantine. Postal ballot turnouts in various constituencies in Kozhikode: Vatakara-2,480 , Kuttyadi-3,015 Nadapuram-3,261 Koyilandy-2,276 […]

During the 75th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi reflected back on some various subjects that been been discussed till date and thanked the people for contributing their insights for the programme. PM Modi spoke about India’s fight against Covid-19 and the ongoing vaccination drive. He appreciated the increasing participation of women in every […]

CNM Reporter Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday night offered prayers at the famous Attukal Devi Bhagavati temple in Thiruvananthapuram. After addressing a series of public meetings in Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts, she visited the shrine, along with Veena S Nair, Vatiyoorkavu candidate of the UDF and spent sometime at the shrine. A large […]

CNM Health Desk  25 heads of government and international agencies come together in extraordinary joint call New treaty would signal high-level political action needed to protect the world from future health crises The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a more robust global health […]

CNM International Desk Credit-Reuters Once considered crazy by fellow villagers, Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman has turned barren hills green after 24 years of effort, making water resources available in the drought-prone mountainous region where he lives. Sadiman, a 69-year-old ecowarrior, stands near a hill which is the first area he replanted with trees 20 years ago, […]

CNM Entertainment Reporter Smule Mirchi Music Awards South’s ode to south Indian film music fraternity Music creates Magic! And it was the power of this magic that was unleashed at the Smule Mirchi Music Awards South as it celebrated its 11th Edition of awards! The challenge of lack of movie releases in 2020 inspired the award committee […]

Radiation from mobile towers;DoT to clear all misinformation and misconceptions in an online awareness session on March 30 through google meet. Telecommunication services have been playing an extremely important role in our economy and especially during disasters. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a global health crisis, telecom services played a major role in maintaining not only the continuity and […]

 CNM Political Reporter Polling officials have reached homes to voting.The process began on Friday to provide relief to those who  need support for using their franchisee in the 2021 assembly poll in Kerala. In addition to those with disabilities living in their homes and those over the age of 80, Covid patients and those living in quarantine have been provided with the […]

CNM Covid-19 updates 177 countries and economies have started vaccination. In just one month, COVAX has distributed more than 32 million vaccines to 61 countries. COVAX works. There are now just 15 days left before the 100th day of the year, and 36 countries that are still waiting for vaccines so they can start vaccinating health […]

CNM Health Desk An estimated 1.4 million fewer people received care for tuberculosis (TB) in 2020 than in 2019, according to preliminary data compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO) from over 80 countries- a reduction of 21% from 2019. The countries with the biggest relative gaps were Indonesia (42%), South Africa (41%), Philippines (37%) […]

CNM Travel Desk Following Festival  Superfast Special trains will be operated as detailed below: The service of Train No. 04034 Nizamuddin – Thiruvananthapuram Festival Super-Fast   Special will leave Nizamuddin at 05.00 hrs on 26thMarch 2021 (Friday) to reach Thiruvananthapuram at 04.55 hrs on the third day. Detailed schedule on 27th March 2021(Saturday) Stoppages Arrival Departure Mangaluru […]

CNM Political Correspondent As the last date for filing nomination for the upcoming assembly poll in Kerala ended today,total 96 candidates are there in fray. Koduvalli constituency has the highest number of candidates. There are 11 contestants here. Kozhikode South (5) and Elathur (5) constituencies have the lowest number of candidates. In Kozhikode North, Kuttyadi, Balussery, […]

CNM  Health Desk As of 17 March 2021, more than 120 million cases of COVID-19 infections, with more than 2 million deaths, had been reported globally.  Vaccination remains a critical tool to help prevent further illness and death and to control the pandemic. So far, more than 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have […]

M.Rajesh,News Director CNM Kathakali maestro and centenarian Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is no more. He breathed his last at his home  in the wee hours of Monday  at the age of 105. When the news of his demise heard from journalists group ,some memories came into my mind. There were many occasions I could see […]

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has invited online applications for various positions (on contract) . The complete details  – eligibility criteria, job profile, age limit, experience and the application process can be accessed on: https://www.iimk.ac.in/announcements/jobopen.php  The advertised posts are: Sr No. Position (on Contract)/Place of Posting No of vacancies/ Age Limit Salary Last date to apply 1. […]

CNM Health Reporter  The World Health Organization (WHO) today listed the COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and for COVAX roll-out. The decision comes on the back of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) authorization, which was announced yesterday. “Every new, safe and effective tool against COVID-19 is another step […]

      News Analysis,Gautham Adiyodi Kozhikode Collector’s order to take strict action against  those who do not wear masks in public places  is a late decision. Kozhikode has been reporting the largest number of Covid-19 positive cases in Kerala for the last few months.There are huge lapses in curbing the pandemic in the district. […]

CNM International Desk Younger women among those most at risk: WHO   Violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive and starts alarmingly young, shows new data from WHO and partners. Across their lifetime, 1 in 3 women, around 736 million, are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a […]

CNM Reporter IIM Kozhikode has launched the 12th edition of the Calicut Half Marathon, which is now open for registrations. The 12th edition of the IIM Kozhikode Calicut Half Marathon 2021 will be organised from 19th March 2021 to 21st March 2021, virtually. This year the theme for the Marathon is ‘Better Together: United Despite Distances’. Director IIM […]

CNM International Desk Today’s annual International Women’s Day Doodle takes a journey through a series of firsts in women’s history—highlighting female pioneers who have challenged the status quo and paved the way in education, civil rights, science, art, and so much more. The video Doodle pays homage to these (s)heroes by depicting the hands that […]

CNM Reporter For the benefit of candidates appearing for Army Recruitment rally being held at Thiruvananthapuram, Southern Railway will operate special trains between Mangalore Junction and Thiruvananthapuram Central on and from 6thMarch to 12th of March 2021 . Train No.06039/06040 Mangalore Junction – Thiruvanathapuram Central – Mangalore Junction Unreserved Special trains Train No.06039 Mangalore Junction […]

In a briefing, today, organized by the Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), supported by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and in collaboration with the Food Safety Division, Kerala, experts addressed the media on the benefits of food fortification and the urgent need for its widespread adoption. The event was inaugurated by  Ajaya Kumar (IAS), Commissioner, Kerala Commissionerate of Food Safety, […]

CNM Health Reporter New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the procurement of radiotherapy equipment could improve access to this life-saving cancer treatment option that is still lacking in many parts of the world. The new technical guidance aims to ensure that the selection of radiotherapy equipment is […]

CNM Health Reporter Nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide ─ or 1 in 4 people ─ will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050, warns the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first World Report on Hearing, released today. At least 700 million of these people will require access to ear and hearing care and other […]

CNM Health Reporter WHO in high alert;issues advice to countries It is first time bird flue infected in humans Respiratory transmission occurs mainly by droplets, disseminated by unprotected coughs and sneezes. Short-distance airborne transmission of influenza viruses may occur, particularly in crowded enclosed spaces. Hand contamination, direct inoculation of virus, exposure to infected birds or […]

CNM Reporter There is a swift drop in Covid-19 positive cases in Kozhikode district after a few weeks. According to the District Medical Officer, 357  positive cases were reported in the district, today. It is an all time dip since last few weeks. . Kozhikode along with Ernakulam district reported large number of Covid-19 cases  in Kerala. Today’s dip […]

CNM Reporter  PiyushGoyal,  Minister of Railways inaugurated and dedicated a host of infrastructure projects, projects related to passenger amenities and facilities at various railway stations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka through video conferencing today. 88 Railway projects were dedicated to the Nation worth more than Rs 1000 crore making Indian Railways future-ready.  […]

CNM Reporter/WHO Virtual Press Meet  AstraZeneca/Oxford-developed vaccines to reach countries in the coming weeks The World Health Organization (WHO) today listed two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for these vaccines to be rolled out globally through COVAX. The vaccines are produced by AstraZeneca-SKBio (Republic of Korea) and […]

CNM International Desk Nearly 2.3 million children under the age of five in Yemen are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, four United Nations agencies warned today. Of these, 400,000 are expected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition and could die if they do not receive urgent treatment. The new figures, from the […]

CNM Reporter The four-day International Symposium on Spices, organized by Indian Society for Spices (ISS) concluded at ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research on Friday. Taking inputs from the presentations by the experts and the discussions on various topics, the virtual symposium recommended the development and introduction of good agricultural practices and its popularisation among farmers to enhance the […]

CNM Health Desk  Deaths from COVID-19 in Africa have surged by 40% in the last month, pushing Africa’s death toll towards 100 000 since the first reported case on the continent on 14 February 2020. This comes as Africa battles new, more contagious variants and gears up for its largest-ever vaccination drive. Over 22 300 deaths […]

  CNM Reporter  The country should focus on Nano encapsulation technology, cryogrinding technology and artificial intelligence for improving cultivation as well as quality of agriculture products, viewed delegates of Sysmac X, on Thursday. The second day of Symsac X, the international Symposium on Spices as Flavours, Fragrances and Functional Foods discussed the importance Spices-Processing and Value Addition […]

 CNM Reporter Experts from different parts of the globe discussed Spices-Global production and Trade Scenario, as part of the international symposium on Spices, Flavours, Fragrances and Functional Foods organized by the Indian Society for Spices. The symposium as part of SYMSACX reviewed that India has been showing commendable performance in the production of value added […]

CNM Reporter Kerala opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala today met industry leaders in Kozhikode and discussed various development potentials and existing setbacks in Kozhikode district.Leaders from various organizations took part in thge interaction program. Many creative suggestions have been received from the gathering for the UDF’s ‘People’s Manifesto’ Merchant community raised their issue for reasonable compensation for shop […]

CNM Health Desk  The pandemic has highlighted that even the most advanced health and data systems still struggle to provide data in near real-time in order to act swiftly.   The lack of data worldwide limits the understanding of the true mortality impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, undermining response planning. “The pandemic has stretched the capacity of country health information systems around the […]

CNM Reporter Indian Society for Spices (ISS) located at ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research will give away prestigious Sugandha Bharathi and Sugandhasree awards during SYMSAC X 2021, an International Symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops. Dr. P. N. Ravindran, renowned plant breeder, author and writer, best known for his contributions in the field of Spices research, development and documentation has […]

CNM Reporter Budget 2021: Pivotal transformation for Agriculture growth in new normal says Randhir Chauhan, Managing Director, Netafim India and Senior Vice President, Netafim Ltd.   The Indian agriculture sector accounts for close to 16 percent of the country’s GDP, uses nearly half the available land, consumes around 80 percent of the freshwater resources, and engages almost 50 […]

CNM Health Reporter   On 30 Jan marks one year since  the emergency declaration in the wake of  coronavirus outbreak.Read on full virtual press meet from WHO. WHO Director General  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underscores the need of vaccinating health care workers and older people since the vaccines are limited resource. WHO Director General  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared a […]

    CNM Health Reporter COVID-19 cases and deaths are surging in Africa as new, more contagious variants of the virus spread to more countries. Over 175 000 new COVID-19 cases and more than 6200 deaths were reported in Africa in the last week while infections rose by 50% on the continent between 29 December […]

   CNM Reporter The twelveth Kalasagar awards for exemplary contribution in the field of traditional performing arts will be presented on May 28 as part of  the 97th birth anniversary of Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, legendary kathakali mastero and  founder of Kalasagar  in association with Kunnamkulam Kathakali Club.   Kalasagar awards are given in honour of the artistes […]

  CNM Health Reporter The online event will exhibit 50 didactic lectures on oral and maxillofacial surgery from 50 Indian dental faculties. MedToday, the one-stop knowledge destination for healthcare practitioners, will be hosting PROMPT-2021, co-organized by Pushpagiri Medical College of Dental Sciences and AOMSI-Kerala Branch, from January 23 to January 28. The online event will showcase 50 eminent faculties […]

CNM Health Reporter Kozhikode District Medical Officer, Dr. V. Jayasree has reminded the business firms and other offices to follow Covid-19 protocol,strictly. Those who come to the establishments should keep social distance and wear mask properly. Employees who are in close contact with the public should undergo Covid 19 test in every three weeks. The company need not  close down if any of […]

CNM Political Reporter The Swathanthra Thozhilali Union (STU) will organize protest marches through out Kerala against the Left Democratic government. And,all the marches will join together and conclude in  Thiruvananthapuram on Feb 10. As part of the protest,a charge sheet against the LDF government will be released by Panakkad Syed Hyderali Shihab Thangal at Panakkad on Jan […]

CNM City Reporter Journalist AV Fardis’s book.Aranu Kallam Parayunnathu (Who is telling lie?).published by Perakka Books   was released at a function held at the venue of Kerala Library Council Book fair,today.Kerala State Library Council Joint Secretary Manayth Chandran handed over the copy to News Kerala Editor Nizar Olvanna. Kozhikode Corporation Mayor Dr.Beena Philip,Udayan,Chandran Master were present on […]

CNM City Reporter Kerala PSC last grade rank holders have been on protest mode for the last 25 days. They have been undergoing  relay Sathyagraha(fast) infront of  Kozhikode Collectorate . Covid-19 has made most of the job-seeking youths’ lives miserable. Their long time dream was to grab any government job. As their hard work and […]

I   CNM Health Reporter Junior Consultant at Kozhikode Beach General Hospital,.Dr.Vipin Varkey is the first recipient of Covid-19 vaccine.The district level vaccination program was held at the hospital.Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the health workers through a video conferencing,yesterday. Corporation Mayor Dr.Beena Philip inaugurated the district level program. “I have received Covid-19 vaccine just now.Its […]

The first phase of the Covid vaccine will be distributed from Jan 16 through  11 distribution centers in Kozhikode  district.  CNM Health Reporter The first phase of Covid vaccine distribution in the district will begin on Jan 16. In the first stage, 33,799 registered health workers including those from  private hospitals are expected to undergo vaccination. Transport Minister AK […]

CNM Reporter An International Symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops titled ‘Spices as flavours, fragrance and functional foods’ will be held from February 9-12, 2021. Experts from over 20 countries will participate in the symposium. The virtual symposium jointly organized by Indian Society of Spices, Kozhikode, Kerala; Indian Society of Seed Spices, Ajmer, Rajasthan and […]

CNM Reporter Kozhikode: Dr. J Rema assumed charge as the new director of ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research Kozhikode on January 14 following the direction of Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Prior to her appointment as the new director of the Institute she was serving as the head of the Division of Crop Improvement and Biotechnology. A […]

CNM Reporter Kozhikode doctor has bagged prestigious RK Sharma award for the best DM Medicine Resident of SGPI award  Dr. VK Hafiz Muhammad,working at Department of General Medicine,Kozhikode Medical College  has bagged the best DM Medicine Resident of the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute,one of the top institutes in super specialty training in the country. After completing MD […]

CNM Reporter Film Director and Kerala Chalachithra Academy chairman, Kamal’s letter to cultural minister AK Balan to appoint few ‘leftists’ in the academy as permanent employees spikes a controversy. Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala disclosed the controversial letter to the media. In the controversial letter,Kamal recommended few left activists who work as temporary employees in the […]

CNM Health Reporter Kozhikode is the first district in Kerala to complete ten lakh Covid tests. Ten lakh people were tested in Kozhikode district to slow the spread of Covid-19 . Latest district administration figures show that as on January 10, 10,03,512 Covid tests were conducted in the district. Five lakh people were tested in three months. The government labs  conducted […]

The condition of KM Shaji is stable, says hospital authority. Indian Union Muslim League MLA and UDF firebrand leader KM Shaji  was hospitalized due to heart attack.He went to hospital with a chest pain. He has been tested Covid-19 positive,before the angioplasty. ” K M Shaji, came to hospital with chest pain, on evaluation he was found to […]

CNM Health Reporter Chinese authorities have not yet permitted the International scientific team.  World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus  has said that an international scientific team was ready to visit China to learn the origin of corona virus pandemic.However,he added that the Chines authorities denied the permission to the visiting team. The WHO team […]

CNM Health Reporter New variant corona virus cases have been reported in Kerala.Among the cases,two are from Kozhikode. Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja told  media in an emergency  press meet that public must be alert to control the spread of newly detected corona virus. The mutant Covid strain,first reported in London has been detected in six people […]

CNM Reporter Following fully reserved Daily Special train services will be operated as detailed below: The service of Train No. 06307 Alappuzha – Kannur Daily Special  will leave Alappuzha at 14.45 hrs on and from 10th January, 2021 and reach Kannur at 23.10 hrs, the same day until further advice In Return direction, the service of […]

CNM City Reporter Eight complaints were settled in the mega adalat held by the Kerala Women’s Commission at Kozhikode Town Hall. 103 complaints were transferred to the next Adalat for reasons including non-appearance of both the parties. 114 complaints were considered in the district. Women’s Commission Chairperson MC Josephine, members EM Radha and Adv. Shiji Shivaji, […]

Shankar Raj Senior experts  said there was no need for panic over the new mutated variant of Covid-19 virus that reportedly spreads 70% faster and was first detected in the United Kingdom. Participating in a webinar organised by Heal Foundation, Dr (Prof) Amitav Banerjee, Head, Community Medicine of Pune-based DY Medical College, said if a […]

CNM City Reporter District Collector V.Samb Siva Rao  has urged the public to follow strict Covid-19 protocols during New Year celebrations.Gathering of people in public places,especially on beaches will cause the spread of corona virus. The number of Covid-19 positive cases have not come down that much  in Kozhikode. Test positivity rate is also rising fast,here. At the […]

CNM Reporter In connection with Swachhata fortnight celebration, a contingent of scientist and technical personnel from ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode conducted crop surveillance and monitoring visit at Kattippara, the village adopted by the Institute under Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (My Village My Pride) programme. The volunteers visited the farmer’s plots including kitchen gardens, paddy lands, banana plantations and […]

CNM City Reporter Korappuzha bridge on Kozhikode- Kannur National Highway  is expected to open by February 2021 The re-construction of Korappuzha bridge will be completed by February 2021,said officials. The  bridge was built during the British rule and the centuries old construction was in a dilapidated condition for long and the transportation was unsafe . Bumper to bumper […]

CNM Reporter A meeting organized by ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research as part of the distribution of financial installment under Prime Minister’s Kissan Samman Nidhi drew the active participation of farmers across the country. Over 1000 farmers from different states took part in the online event coordinated by ICAR- IISR. Apart from farmers, scientists representing ICAR-IISR and […]

CNM City Reporter Farmer Hassan Koya honoured at a function at Thekkeppuram in Kozhikode by Himayathul Islam Higher Secondary School NSS Unit as part of National Farmer’s Day observance. Hasan Koya has been cultivating pinache at Thekkepuram for the last sixty years. School Managment Coomitte Joint Secretary PKV Abdul Azees draped golden shawl. School Principal TP Muhammed […]

  Following special train services will be operated as detailed below: 1. The service of Train No.02051 Pune-Ernakulam Bi-Weekly Superfast Festival Special will leave Pune at 18.45 hrs.on Sundays and Wednesdays with effect from 27th December 2020 to 31st January 2021 and reach Ernakulam Junction at 18.50 hrs. on the next day.(11 Services)   Timings(Arrival/Departure)on Mondays and […]

CNM Reporter ‘Do not fall prey to impostors and fake calls seeking bank details for refunds ‘ – A  word of caution for Rail passengers Helpline No:138       Instances have been reported by Railway passengers alleging that they received calls from unscrupulous elements posing as Railway Officials seeking bank details to effect transfer of […]

CNM Reporter Kottoor grama panchayat in Kozhikode district  is slowly stepping towards self-sufficiency in nutritional food crop cultivation. Nutritional garden, an initiative of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra is expected to bring in drastic changes in the food habits of many families from Kottoor, an adopted village of KVK,Peruvannamuzhi. A team of officials from KVK, a subsidiary of ICAR-IISR, has […]

CNM Science  The two largest planets in our solar system will nearly overlap to form a “double planet,” an event that hasn’t been easily visible since the Middle Ages—almost 800 years ago Celebrating Winter 2020 and The Great Conjunction! (Northern Hemisphere) As Earth’s Northern Hemisphere hunkers down for winter and its longest night of the […]

COVAX, the global initiative to ensure rapid and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all countries, regardless of income level, today announced that it had arrangements in place to access nearly two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine candidates, on behalf of 190 participating economies. For the vast majority of these deals, COVAX has guaranteed access […]

  CNM City Reporter In the wake of reported Shigella disease in various places in Kozhikode Corporation limit,DMO issued precautionary tips:   One death and 25 cases with similar symptoms have been reported in the Kottaparambu,Mundikkalthazham  area in Kozhikode Corporation limit. Stool samples were taken and tested and found to have Shigella Zone in six […]

The Empower Palakkad project organized by Aster Mims with the help of Daya Charitable Trust, a leading charitable organization, has started. The Empower Palakkad project will provide low cost facilities including organ transplants and cancer treatment to the needy patients in the district. Apart from this, tele ICU system will be made a reality in […]

CNM Reporter Preparations for the counting of votes in the local body elections have been completed in the district. The counting of votes will begin on Dec 16 at 8 am in 20 centers. The first result will be available from 8.15 am. The results of the panchayats with less wards will be released by 9 […]

Local elections are conducted in accordance with the Covid norms. 7.73 percent people registered to vote within the first hour and a half (up to 8.36). The election process is progressing in strict compliance with the Covid norms in all the booths. Ensures all safety standards prescribed by the Election Commission, including social distance and […]

CNM Reporter Polling has begun in Kozhikode district at 7 am. Out of 2987 booths,poll begins in 2339 stations ,sharply. A total of 25,33,024 voters will go to the polls. This includes 12,08,545 men, 13,24,449 women and 30 transgender people. There are also 1,064 expatriate voters. Voting is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those in the […]

CNM Reporter Voters in local elections can present any of the eight documents as identification documents for voting. The list of identification documents published by the State Election Commission: Identity Card issued by the Central Election Commission Passport, Driving License PAN Card, Aadhaar Card SSLC Certificate or Book with photo affixed Passbook issued with photograph […]

People from different walks of life paid homage to renowned Malaylam writer  UA Khader at Kozhikode Town Hall,where his body was kept for public homage. District Collector Samba Siva Rao laid a wreath (on behalf of Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan) on the body of renowned Malayalam writer U A Khader (85), when the body was kept at […]

CNM Reporter District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree said that 612 more positive cases were reported in the district, today. Five were from abroad and two were positive from other states. The source of the seven is not clear. 598 people were infected through contact. 4273 people were examined. Covid has been confirmed to all four health workers. […]

CNM News Polling materials distributed Distribution of polling materials to local bodies has been completed in Kozhikode  district. The electronic voting machines kept in the Strong Room were taken by the officials and taken to the booths. Voting starts at 7 am on Dec 14. There are 2,987 polling booths in the district. Voting materials were […]

Malayalm writer UA Khader passed away in Kozhikode,today.He was  85.He had been under treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. U. A. Khader was born in 1935, on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, in Bilin, Mon State, near Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar). His father Ussangaantakathu Moithootti Haji came from Quilandy, Kerala, India, while his mother Mamaidi was Burmese in origin. […]

CNM Reporter District Collector Samab Siva Rao speaks to media District Collector Samba Siva Rao said that the preparations for the  local body poll in Kozhikode district have been completed. “Everyone must cooperate for a peaceful election that meets the Covid-19  norms”-he said. Voting will begin  on Dec. 14 at 7 am and continues  until 6 p.m. The […]

  CNM Reporter PPE kits were distributed to polling officials PPE kits were distributed  to the polling officials of the district as part of the Covid norms. 24,000 PPE kits were distributed. Eight PPE kits, seven liters of sanitizer and 14 masks and gloves were distributed to each booth. Officials wear the PPE kit when […]

News Analysis-CNM Health Reporter   COVID-19 vaccines are finally within reach, with several breakthroughs on the horizon. This is good news at the end of a difficult pandemic year. But even after we have overcome the imminent challenges of sufficient supply, efficient rollout and equitable access, vaccine hesitancy will remain a major stumbling block to […]

District Collector Samba Sivarao paid last respects to Mithun Sathyan, a soldier who died in a road accident in Punjab. The DC arrived at Midhun’s residence at Badirur in Kakkodi. Midhun was killed in a car accident on Saturday morning. He had been serving in the Army for five years.

Another 383 positive cases were reported in Kozhikode district today, the district medical officer said. Three of those from abroad and six of those from other states were positive. The source of the six is ​​not clear. 368 people were infected through contact. 3186 people were examined. Covid has been confirmed by all six health professionals. […]

The service of Train No. 02432/02431 New Delhi -Thiruvananthapuram  – New Delhi Rajdhani Tri-Weekly Special  will originate/terminate at Hazrat Nizamuddin as per the revised  schedule detailed below: The service of Train No.02432 Nizamuddin -Thiruvananthapuram  Central   Tri-Weekly Special  will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin at 06.16 hrs. (on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays) reach Thiruvananthapuram Central at 23.45 hrs.on the second day. […]

CNM City Reporter Dummy ballot paper and dummy ballot units can be used in compliance with the conditions to make voters aware of the candidates and political parties. Dummy ballot paper should not be similar in size and color to the original ballot paper. The Election Commission has fixed white ballot papers for Grama Panchayats, […]

Following reserved Special train services will be operated as detailed below:   1. The service of Train No.02685 Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central Daily Superfast Special will leave Chennai Central at 17.00 hrs. and reach Mangaluru Central at 09.00 hrs. on the next day with effect from 08th December 2020 until further advice.   2. The service of Train No.02686 Mangaluru Central– Chennai Central Daily Superfast Special […]

The Central Meteorological Department has said that the low pressure area in the south-eastern Bay of Bengal has intensified and turned into a severe depression. When the information was finally received, the system had reached 7.5 ° N latitude and 88.0 E longitude. It is located about 750 km off the coast of Sri Lanka […]

” Every Indian will be proud to know that a very old idol of Devi Annapurna is returning to India from Canada. This idol was stolen from a temple of Varanasi and smuggled out of the country around 100 years ago somewhere around 1913. I express my gratitude to the Government of Canada and to […]

  The timings of the service of Train No.06345/06346 Thiruvananthapuram Central – LokmanyaTilak Terminus-Thiruvananthapuram Central Netravathi Special will be revised as detailed below. 1)The service of Train No.06346 Thiruvananthapuram Central – LokmanyaTilak Terminus (Netravathi) daily special will leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 09.15 hrs. instead of 09.30 hrs. and reach LokmanyaTilak Mumbai at 16.45 hrs. the next day ( instead of […]

Revised timings of special trains The timings of the following special train services will be revised as detailed below: Changes are ineffective to the trains leaving the originating station from 30th November 2020. Mangala Lakshadweep Daily Special The service of Train No. 02617 Ernakulam Junction – Hazrat Nizamuddin (Mangala Lakshadweep Express) Daily Special will leave  Ernakulam Junction  at […]

From WHO Head Quarters Virtual Press meet  COVID-19 is an uneven pandemic. All countries have been affected, but not all countries have been affected equally. Almost half of all cases and deaths are in just four countries, and almost 70% of cases and deaths are in the top 10 countries. And there are many countries […]

CNM Reporter ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Chelavoor has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share three technologies and one variety developed by the institute. The institute will share three of their technologies with the Centre of Excellence Maddur for Precision Farming under Karnataka Horticulture Department as per the MoU. At the same time another MoU was inked with […]

  Jacinda announces three priorities to keep NZ people safe.She writes an email to her Keralite friend, M.K.Pramod,former Controller of Examinations,Calicut University , Read full text: With COVID continuing to rage around the world, it will be no surprise that our first priority is keeping New Zealanders safe. As a Bloomberg report revealed this week, thanks to the […]

CNM Reporter Chemmanur International Jewellers MD and Chairman Boby Chemmanur narrates his unforgettable bond with football legend, Maradona. If there is one person in the world who does not lie, it is Maradona. When he gets angry, he throws away everything he can get his hands on but hugs him the next moment. Maradona was always […]

The district medical officer said 833 more positive cases were reported in the district today. Three were from abroad and 14 were from other states. The source of the 27 is not clear. 789 people were infected through contact. 6253 people were screened. The number of Kozhikode residents undergoing treatment is 7226. 4647 people are […]

CNM City Reporter Kozhikode District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree said that 612 more positive cases were reported in the district today. Five of those who came from abroad and seven of those who came from other states were positive. The source of the 30 is unknown. About 570 people were infected through contact. The number of […]

CNM Auto Reporter          Ø  India First: An all-new global product to be first launched in India, followed by other markets   Ø  Distinctive Styling: Sporty, Masculine and Modern. Renault KIGER stands above the current design trend in the SUV segment as exemplified by the KIGER show car   Ø  A smart SUV built on the efficient […]

Age group of 50 and above showed the highest prevalence of prediabetes Second highest prediabetics are from 36 to 50 age group Prevalence of prediabetes in male was about 25% whereas in female it was 23% Neuberg Diagnostics, India’s fourth largest diagnostic chain, conducted a study on the prevalence of prediabetes in five cities viz. Ahmedabad (Neuberg […]

Photo:File photo for representation purpose only District Collector and Returning Officer Samba Siva Rao said that all  Covid-19 precautions should be taken  in the forthcoming local body elections as the pandemic continues to spread. More vigilance is needed in the campaign activities of the candidates. A maximum of five people, including candidates, are allowed to visit homes […]

Prof K.M. Kader Mohideen Ex. M.P., the National President of Indian Union Muslim League has condemned the French President Emmanuel Macron for his alleged  racist anti Islamic assertions. The French President Macron is repeatedly issuing statements justifying the publication of satirical cartoons of the Holy Prophet (Sal) in a French weekly journal. It is wrong on […]

CNM Health Desk A vaccine on its own will not end the pandemic-says WHO Director General  Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.He was addressing the 147th session of the WHO Executive Board , virtually.   “Initially, supply will be limited, so health workers, older people and other at-risk populations will be prioritized.That will hopefully reduce the number of […]

  The 5th National Ayurveda Day was organized, online following the Covid 19 protocol. National AYUSH Mission Director Dr. Divya S Iyer presided over the function. Sharmila Mary Joseph inaugurated. This year’s theme is the relevance of Ayurveda in the covid pandemic. The AYUSH Secretary said that the study report of the Amritam project for […]

  District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree   said that 799 more positive cases were reported in Kozhikode district on Friday. Seven from abroad and 13 from other states were positive. The source of the eight is unknown. 771 people were infected through contact. 8065 people were screened. The number of Kozhikode residents undergoing treatment is 8734. Covid has been […]

Donors commit to fund the scale up of the ACT-Accelerator but warn additional funding is critical to support its success The European Commission, France, Spain, The Republic of Korea and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledge US$360 million to COVAX, the Vaccines Pillar of the ACT Accelerator Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Erna Solberg, […]

Data analysis of over 73, 427 samples tested from Jan 2019 to Aug 2020 Almost 16% of the total diabetic samples were found to have poor control Diabetes prevalence has increased by 64 percent across India over the quarter-century, according to a November 2017 report by the Indian Council for Medical Research, Institute for Health Metrics and […]

479 more positive cases were reported in the district, today. Five from abroad and 12 from other states reported, positive. The source of the 16 is unknown. 446 people were infected through contact. 4993 people were tested. The number of Kozhikode residents undergoing treatment is 8781. Covid has been confirmed for five health workers. Another 618 people who were […]

CNM International Desk Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to be a leader who “seeks not to divide, but to unify” a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. “I sought this office to restore […]

CNM Health Reporter The Post Covid Clinic, a specialized treatment unit, has started operations at Aster MIMS, Kozhikode to provide follow-up care to the survivors of Covid. The Department of Health estimates that between 10 and 20 percent of survivors of Covid 19 become seriously ill. Covid survivors are diagnosed with a wide range of ailments […]

Kozhikode district will go to the polls on December 14 in three phases. The Model Code of Conduct came into force. The state elections will be held on December 8, 10 and 14. Elections will be held on December 8 in Thiruvananthapuram,Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Idukki districts. In Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Wayanad  districts,polling  […]

The Mumbai police have arrested Arnab Goswami, the Editor-in-Chief of the Republic TV The Mumbai police have arrested Arnab Goswami,the Editor-in-Chief of the Republic TV  for allegedly abetting suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer, a police official said.He was reportedly assaulted by the police,reports Republic TV. I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar condemned the arrest through his tweet.   […]

108 depicts the risky lives of ambulance drivers during the rapid spread of corona pandemic. Covid-19 pandemic has created such a huge crisis in everyone’s lives. The very sound and sight of 108 ambulance symbolizes the worst ever condition of our situation. People are tensed to  witness the moving of 108 ambulances. However,it is the time of thinking […]

62 lakhs for modern toilets in schools of Koduvalli municipality The project worth Rs 62 lakh has been approved for the construction of toilets, said the vice chairman of the corporation AP Majeed informed the Master. Koduvalli Govt. Higher Secondary School (20 lakhs), Vennakkad GUP School (15 lakhs), Thalapparumanna GMLP School (10 lakhs), Kalaranthiri GLP […]

CNM Reporter The Kandal Museum (Mangroves Museum), the second largest in Asia and the first in India,  located on the banks of Anelapuzha in Koyilandy Municipalityhas been dedicated to the state. K.Dasan MLA handed over the museum to the state. The earlier constructed building was  renovated in the 2019-20 plan at a cost of `10 lakh. […]

The district medical officer said that 834 more positive cases were reported in the district today. Of them, one person came from abroad and 16 people from other states. The source of the 6 is not clear. 811 people were infected through contact. 6960 people were tested. The number of Kozhikode residents undergoing treatment is […]

The fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place on Thursday, 29 October 2020 from 12:30 to 16:05 Geneva time (CEST). The WHO Assistant Directors-General for Emergency Response and for Emergency Preparedness and International Health Regulations provided an overview of the current […]

The 44th Vayalar Rama Varma Literary Award presentation ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan.  Ezhacheri Ramachandran received the award from Governor  Arif Muhammad Khan. Ezhacheri Ramachandran’s ‘A Virginian Summer’ was selected for the prize. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a bronze sculpture made by renowned sculptor Kanai Kunhiraman in bronze. Apart […]

After the continuous dip in the number of positive cases in Kozhikode district,today’s number again crossed 1,000.   District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree  said that 1149 more positive cases were reported in the district todayFive of those who came from abroad and 16 of those who came from other states were positive. The source of the 22 is […]

~ Lack of awareness related to ‘frequency’ and ‘best time’ for self-examination persists ~ Neuberg Diagnostics – India’s fourth largest diagnostic chain– carried out a breast cancer awareness survey pertaining to self-breast examination, it’s importance and awareness on hereditary aspects of breast cancer. 70 percent of women are aware of the self-examination of breast cancer out […]

CNM Reporter 947 people were recovered District Medical Officer  said that 597 more positive cases were reported in the district, today.  Two from abroad and eight from other states were positive. The source of the 6 is unknown. 581 people were infected through contact. Samples from 6082 people were sent for testing. The number of Kozhikode residents […]

●        The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy and threatened to undo decades of progress made in health care ●        Health: A Political Choice – Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization. It calls on key actors to unite in […]

Former Kozhikode Corporation Mayor and CPI(M) leader M. Bhaskaran is no more.He breathed his last at Kozhikode Eranhipalam Co-operative Hospital.He was 77. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Bhaskaran’s death was a great loss to the Left movement and the co-operative sector.             CM’s condolence message: He was a Deshabhimani […]

  To facilitate the parcel handling , the stoppage time of the service of Train No.02601 Chennai Central- Mangaluru Central Daily  special at Kozhikode and Kannur station has been enhanced to 5 minutes up to 31st December 2020. REVISED DEPARTURE TIMINGS The service of Train No. 02601 Chennai Central- Mangaluru Central Special will leave Kozhikode at 07.32 hrs […]

 CNM Politics Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive tomorrow at Karipur Airport as part of his three day visit in Kerala.He will visit Wayanad and Malappuram and attend  review meetings   to discuss Covid-19 control measures in his constituency. Rahul will arrive at 11 30 am at Karipur on October 19.In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic,no […]

  The District Medical Officer said that 1264 more positive cases were reported in the district, today. Three of the positive cases were from abroad and 12 were from other states. The source of the 46 is unknown. 1203 people were infected through contact. 6765 people were tested. The test positive rate was 18.21%. The […]

IISR’s biocapsule a hit during lock down period Biocapsule, a biofertilizer technology developed by the ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research, has become an instant hit among the farmer community. The capsule that could be a game changer in agriculture, witnessed an all-time high sale after the National-lock down in March- April period. The demand for the organic supplement for fertilizers […]

MK Muneer MLA and MK Raghavan MP said in a press conference that the UDF would lead a strong agitation against the K Rail project. The UDF delegation will visit the affected areas and will hold a UDF-led stand-in protest on the National Highway on  25th October “This is a project that will require the […]

After the continuous increase in Covid-19 positive cases  reported for the last few days,the number of patients dipped from thousand to 661,today in Kozhikode. A total of 661 people were diagnosed with the disease today in the district, which reported more than a thousand positive cases on consecutive days. 9282 people were tested. The test positivity […]

Concessions should be allowed for the care of the dead according to the Covid protocol.The leaders point out a kind of disrespect towards the dead Pic:Representation purpose only  In a joint statement, the leaders of the Muslim religious organizations demanded that concessions should be given in accordance with the Covid protocol for the care and burial […]

  Kozhikode North constituency inaugurated the complete digital school project A. Pradeep Kumar MLA has said that there will be new developments in the field of education in Kerala as the government gives due importance and consideration to innovative inquiries and ideas like PRISM in the field of education. He was speaking after announcing the […]

CNM Staff Reporter Kerala is the first state in India to become high tech in school education. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared  the state as India’s first fully digital  in the field of education.   There has been a revolutionary development in the infrastructure of public schools. As part of this, Kerala became the first state […]

District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree said that 1219 more positive cases were reported in  Kozhikode,today. Four of those who came from abroad and 18 of those who came from other states were positive. The source of the 76 is unclear. 1121 people were infected through contact. 364 contact cases ahve been reported within the corporation limit. The number of […]

The district medical officer said that 1205 more positive cases were reported in the district today. Three of those who came from abroad and five of those who came from other states were positive. The source of the 39 is unknown. 1158 people were infected through contact. 596 people became positive through contact within the […]

CNM Reporter The new agriculture bill passed by the Central Government can be beneficial for the spices sector in the state, said L R Aarathi, Special officer, WTO Cell of Department of Agriculture. She was delivering the keynote address at a webinar on Agriculture Bills 2020 conducted by ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research, on Friday. She also pointed […]

The number of people admitted to home isolation as part of Covid 19 preventive measures in the district rose to 5,872. Home isolation is given to those who have no symptoms and those who have minor symptoms. The highest number of people with home isolation is within the corporation limits – 2107 people. Valayam has […]

   Palakkad Division installed  thermal scanning cameras at Kozhikode Railway station on both the  entry points to ensure contactless temperature screening of passengers. The imported equipment worth Rs.2.3 Lakh consists of a InfraRed camera and a system to monitor the temperature level of the passengers.  Shoranur Junction, Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction Stations are also […]

The district medical officer said 941 more positive cases were reported in the district, today. Four of those who came from abroad and 10 of those who came from other states were positive. The source of the 34 is not clear. 893 people were infected through contact. 417 people became positive through contact within the […]

WHO Director General begins his speech with a wishing to Donald Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump for a full and swift recovery. The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 Every week we’re adding approximately 2 million cases and, as you know, the world passed […]

Strict regulations have been imposed in Kozhikode. Another 1146 positive cases were reported in the district today, the District Medical Officer said. Of those,  27 people came from abroad tested positive and 27  from other states. The source of the 64 is not clear. 1051 people were infected through contact. 440 people became positive through contact […]

The national workshop of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices (AICRPS) has identified 4 new spice varieties for release. The national workshop identified the varieties for release based on the proposals of the scientists working on the projects.The AICRPS under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) decided to identify the varieties for release after reviewing […]

 Houses will soon be built on the one acre land given for free by Boby Chemmanur as flood rehabilitation program.    Houses will be built on the one acre land given for free in  Kalpetta town by Boby Chemmanur. Prior to the commencement of construction work, Kalpetta MLA, E. K. Sasindran, ADM Yusuf, Dr. Boby Chemmanur and Nirmithi […]

Spices sector in India is witnessing a steady growth despite the challenges thrown in by the COVID-19 pandemic, reviewers at the 31st annual workshop of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices (AICRPS) have observed. The AICRPS under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) discussed the scope of spice sector in the country and evaluated the major […]

The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) district committee has demanded that stern action must be taken against the culprits in the incident where fetuses died inside a woman due to denial of treatment by hospitals. Journalist belongs to Suprabhatham N.C. Muhammad Sharif and his wife Shahla Tasni lost their twin babies in a miscarriage due […]

  B.G.Mallya has taken over charge as Additional General Manager (AGM) of Southern Railway on 28th of September, 2020, vice  K.Shunmugaraj, Principal Chief Material Manager, who was holding additional charge as AGM after the superannuation of P.K.Mishra in March 2020. An Officer of 1985 batch of Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), B.G.Mallya joined Railways after graduation in […]

October 1 is National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. In the wake of spreading Covid-19 positive cases ,severe shortage of blood has been reported in three government blood banks in Kerala.It is believed that the number of blood donors is reduced due to coronavirus pandemic. Kozhikode District AIDS Control Society employees and families  donated blood to Kozhikode […]

CNM pays heartfelt condolences. Padum Nilai (Singing Moon) as popularly called by his countless fans,SP Balasubrahmaniam leaves back his immortal songs for generations. Legendary play back singer  SP Balasubrahmaniam is no more.The news came this afternoon.His fans and well wishers all over the world were praying for his speed recovery when he tested Covid-19,positive.His health […]

CNM Staff Reporter In a freak accident on the NH  66 bypass road near Pantheerankavu  on the Vengalam to Ramanattukara stretch occured in the morning today, a mini truck that was carrying household goods hit three vehicles in a row, which resulted in traffic congestion for over an hour on the busy road. According to […]

Covid 19: 883 New Positive Cases in the District Today 308 Recovered A total of 883 positive cases were reported in the district today, according to the district medical officer. Four, out of those, came from abroad and 28 came from other states. The source of the 40 is not clear. 811 people were infected […]

File Photo Palayam market, Kozhikode , one of the major fruits and vegetable markets in Malabar is closed for one week as Covid-19 cases were reported in large numbers.   The district collector has ordered the Palayam market, a major commercial center in Kozhikode, to be closed for a week after a Covid test on September 23 reported […]

CNM Health Desk The World Health Organization (WHO) together with the UN, specialised agencies and partners today called on countries to develop and implement action plans to promote the timely dissemination of science-based information and prevent the spread of false information while respecting freedom of expression.  WHO, the UN, UNICEF, UNAIDS, the UN Development Programme […]

CNM Staff Reporter Covid-19 pandemic never pulls him back in his endeavor since he is that much passionate in solo bike riding.Meet James Immanuel Raj,who is in Kerala on his solo ride,ahead of his world trotting. It has been a dream come true for James Emmanuel Raj, a youngster living in Hyderabad, when he set out on a […]

  Certificates were issued to the volunteers of the district who completed the first phase of training in the community volunteer force. Sub Collector G Priyanka and Assistant Collector Sreedhanya Suresh distributed at the Collectorate Conference Hall. Sub-collector G Priyanka said, “We are honored when we do something good for the community and there is […]

130 Recovered 394 positive cases were reported in the district today according to the district medical officer. One person, among these, came from abroad and nine people from other states. The source of the 21 is not clear. 363 people were infected through contact. Covid also affected 12 health workers. The number of Kozhikode residents […]

419 Recovered Another 376 positive cases were reported in the district today, the district medical officer stated. Eight people, of them, came from abroad and 26 people from other States. The source of the 24 is not clear. A total of 318 people were infected through contact. The number of Kozhikode residents undergoing treatment is […]

 Mullassery Raju Music Award-2020 for Best Young Musical Talent was won by Sourav Kishan, who is popular for his singing of Mohammad Rafi songs. The award ceremony and venue will be announced later due to the pandemic, said  filmmakers  Ranjith, Jayaraj  and members of the Mullassery Raju Friends Group. September 19 was  the 18th death anniversary […]

Youth Congress march,organized against the state ministers’ alleged underworld nexus turned violent at Kozhikode Collectorate. Many activists have been injured in police action.The police used grenades also.   KPCC general secretary K Praveen Kumar said that the Youth Congress leaders and activists would not back down from the agitation if the police threatened them. He was inaugurating the march in […]

According to the district medical officer, 412 positive cases were reported in the district on Saturday. Of those, 19 people came from abroad and 19 from other states. The source of the 44 is not clear. 346 people were infected through contact. The number of Kozhikode residents undergoing treatment has increased to 3573. Another 344 […]

CNM Special  Correspondent NIA bursts Al-Qaeda  terrorists’ plans to undertake serial blasts in multiple cities including New Delhi.Six Al-Qaeda terrorists were arrested in Kerala,today. Highly sophisticated weapons and jihadi literature and digital devices seized. NIA conducted simultaneous raids at several locations at Ernakulam (Kerala) and Murshidabad (West Bengal) and arrested nine(09) terrorists associated with Pakistan sponsored module of […]

WHO expressed its concern of health workers contracting Covid-19. One of the keys to keeping patients safe is keeping health workers safe. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and save lives. Globally, around 14% of COVID-19 cases reported to WHO are among health workers, and in […]

Spice export records tremendous increase,say experts. The first meeting of the IXth Research Advisory Committee (RAC) has commenced at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research. The two-day event, which was kick started at the IISR on Thursday, was attended by experts from across the country. The inaugural session of the RAC meeting discussed the scope of […]

Collector Samba Siva Rao said that the local bodies should be vigilant in view of the increasing number of cases of Covid 19 in the district. He was speaking at an online meeting with local government representatives to assess the Covid situation in the district. After Onam, there was a huge increase in the number […]

             Focusing on Cleanliness at Railway Stations, on board the trains, administrative offices, field offices and Colonies, Railway is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from 16.09.2020 to 30.09.2020. Fourteen days programmes will begin with Swachhta Pledge tomorrow(16.09.2020) at 11.00 hrs. Officers and Staff will take pledge at their workplace. At stations, Station Masters […]

CNM Staff Reporter As part of the Covid 19 Reverse Quarantine operation, an old age call center has been set up in Kozhikode district to address the physical and mental problems of the elderly. About 20 people in two shifts will be looking out for the health and well-being of the elderly here. The call […]

CNM Health Desk It would take 500 years to spend as much on preparedness as the world is currently losing due to COVID-19. The world cannot afford this cycle of panic and neglect.  COVID-19 has taken advantage of a world in disorder, causing catastrophic health, social, and economic consequences and irreparable harm to humanity. The […]

The district medical officer  stated that 382 more positive cases were reported in the district, today. Three of them came from abroad and nine were from other states. The source of the 25 is not clear. 345 people were infected through contact. 171 people were infected through contact within the corporation limits. The source of […]

 Madhyam Senior News Editor N. Rajesh (56) passed away. He died at Kozhikode MIMS hospital at 11:45 am on Sunday. He was a member of the Narakath family in Thondayad. He was admitted to the hospital four days ago after suffering from liver disease. He is the son of the late retired Registrar Gopinath and […]

   261 positive cases were reported in Kozhikode district, said DMO  Dr.V.Jayashree. Positive cases from abroad – 6 Positive case from other states – 16 Positive cases where the source is not clear – 33 Those who are positive through contact – 206 Those who came from abroad were positive – 6 Valayam – 4 Ulliyeri  – 1 Kizhakkoth […]

 Doctors at Aster Medicity have successfully removed a dental cap that got  stuck in a patient’s lungs.  Vinoj, 43, a resident of Kongorpilli, was rushed to Aster Medicity,Kochi  in critical condition with severe cough and shortness of breath. The dental cap was removed by a medical team led by Praveen Valsalan,Lead Consultant, Pulmonary Medicine. Six months […]

   261 more positive cases were reported in the district today,said DMO Dr.V.Jayashree. Three were from abroad and 14 were from other states. The source of the 25 is not clear. 219 people were infected through contact. Through contact, 41 people were infected within the corporation limits. The source of six of them is not […]

Infusion therapy on Rare Disease patient begins in Kerala   Patients, doctors hope that the Kerala model of innovative financing could be replicated by other states   Two toddlers – aged 2 and 3 years respectively – and both diagnosed with Pompe disease, a form of Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), have been cleared to start […]

CNM Health Desk COVID-19 is teaching all of us many lessons.This will not be the last pandemic. History teaches us that outbreaks and pandemics are a fact of life. But when the next pandemic comes, the world must be ready – more ready than it was this time. One of them is that health is […]

Two rape cases point fingers at two healthcare workers under the state government.Both the cases shocked the Kerala society.It is high time the state government take strict monitoring while dealing Covid-19 patients,writes Rinitha CP Amidst the struggle with the pandemic and great war with the COVID 19 virus a news from Pathanamthitta shakes people around the […]

 Picture:Representation purpose only The park was built at a cost of Rs 35 lakh on 45 cents of land owned by the panchayat near Kappad beach. The working hours are 3pm to 8pm. Drama director Manoj Narayanan inaugurated the children’s park ‘Kaliyotam’ constructed by the Chemancheri Grama Panchayat. The park was built at a cost […]

 264 new corona virus cases have been reported As many as 264 positive cases have been reported in Kozhikode district, said Dr. Jayasree. V.  Positive immigrants – 7 Positive candidates from other states- 11 Positive cases where the source is not clear – 16  Positive by contact – 230Positive Immigrants – 7Koyilandy – 3 Kodancherry – […]

Kozhikode District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree  informed that 244 more positive cases were reported in the district, today.  Three came from abroad and eight from other states.  The source of the 15 is not clear.  218 people were infected through contact. Three health workers tested positive.  In Kadalundi, 68 people were infected and in the Corporation area, […]

Google is celebrating India’s Teacher’s Day with an animated Doodle.And.this time learning goes online and class room seats are now online screens.Students and teachers are rapidly adapting new technology in learning.It is the time of real digital revolution. Google India tweeted: “Thank you for making sure that learning continues, even as classes changed from seats to […]

Following Passenger Special (unreserved)Trains will be operated for the benefit of candidates appearing for the NDA and NA Examinations (National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Exams) as detailed below: 1.The service of Train No. 06105 Kasargod-Thiruvananthapuram Unreserved special will leave Kasargod at 18.30 hours on 5th September 2020 (Saturday) and reach Thiruvananthapuram Central at 05.25 […]

IIMK to Host Lecture Series on Evolving Financial Ecosystem Featuring Stalwarts from Academia and Industry  The 8-part distinguished lecture series being organized by the PGP-Finance programme will be inaugurated on September 7 by  M Damodaran, former Chairman, SEBI, UTI and IDBI  Prof. Viral Acharya, Former Deputy Governor RBI, to speak on the quest to restore financial stability in […]

  District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree  said today that  167 more positive cases were reported  in Kozhikode district, today. Of these, 12 came from abroad and 12  came from other states. The source of 15 is not clear. 137 people were infected through contact. Three health workers were tested positive. Fifty-six people were infected through contact within the […]

CPI(M) s black day observance in front of Valayanad Devi temple turns controversy: Hindu Aikya Vedi alleged religious sentiments of Hindu believers’ hurt.  Hindu Aikya Vedi  said that the authorities should be prepared to take strong legal action against the CPI (M) activists who hurt the feelings of lakhs of believers by protesting in front of […]

   284 people have been affected in the Vadakara cluster.  162 people are currently undergoing treatment. In the last three days, 65 more patients have been tested positive.  Of the 323 confirmed cases in Chorode, 155 are undergoing treatment.  Fifteen more positive reports were reported in the last three days  The health department has directed […]

Covid –  19; 204 more positive today 204 more positive cases have been reported in the district today, Jayasree. V. Informed. Positive immigrants – 03 Positive candidates from other states- 10 Positive cases where the source is not clear – 17 Contact – 174 Positive Immigrants – 03 Nadapuram – 1 Vadakara – 1 Farook – […]

Another 155 positive cases were reported in the district today (Tuesday), the district medical officer said. Three were from abroad and 11 were from other states. The source of the 10 is not clear. 131 people were infected through contact. The number of Kozhikode natives undergoing treatment was 1872 *Non-Resident Indian – 03* Chekkiad – […]

WHO to roll out learning and monitoring tools to improve service provision during pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a first indicative survey on the impact of COVID-19 on health systems based on 105 countries’ reports. Data collected from five regions over the period from March to June 2020 illustrate that almost every country (90%) […]

Covid for 117 people in Kozhikode Cure 197 Kozhikode district  confirmed 117 more positive cases, on Monday, the district medical officer said. Three of those who came from abroad and four of those who came from other states were positive. The source of  eight cases is not clear. 102 people were infected through contact. The number of Kozhikode natives […]

Covid-19 has taught us many life lessons.It’s not just about hygiene and personal care.But,we have more responsibility towards our earth,water and other natural resources.All these blessings are not just for exploitation. It is high time we think and act seriously on our environment.Until each of us act,the time will revert with disasters,epidemics and it will lead to […]

 4% decrease in the number of cases and 5% increase in the number of deaths compared to the previous week (10 to 16 August)  Global epidemiological situation Over 1.7 million new COVID-19 cases and 39 000 new deaths were reported to WHO for the week ending 23 August, a 4% decrease in the number of […]

In the wake of possible crowds at shops and markets during Onam celebrations in Kozhikode,the District Collector issued strict guidelines.  Restrictions have been imposed in the district to prevent people from gathering, said Kozhikode District Collector Samba Siva Rao . In the context of Covid disease, Onam celebrations should be confined to homes only. Community dinners, flower shows and other […]

The highest number of Covid cases reported in the district is from the coastal areas. So far, Covid has been confirmed to 173 people in Chorode, 135 people in Vellayil and 71 in Mukhadar. Vellayil has been declared critical containment zone and testing and monitoring in  Chorode is strictly being conducted. The district administration is taking extreme […]

  Covid 19 confirmed to 232 more people in the district today, said District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree. Out of these, 9 people came from abroad and 10 people from other states. The source of 24 is not clear. 189 people were infected through contact. In Kozhikode Corporation, 107 people were affected by contact, 17 in […]

  The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by District Collector S Samba Siva Rao to conduct Covid test for all the people of ward 66 in Kozhikode Corporation. The area was declared a Critical Containment Zone. Deputy Collector E. Anita Kumari was appointed as the Incident Commander of the ward. The fishing harbor […]

  Covid 19: 130 new positive cases in the district, today.257 Recovered Covid confirmed for 130 more people in the district today (August 20), as Informed by the district medical officer. Out of them, nine came from abroad and four from other states. 107 people were infected through contact. The source of the 10 is […]

    Covid confirmed to 78 more people in the district today (August 19), as informed by the district medical officer.  Three of these came from abroad and 17 from other states.  Fifty people were infected through contact.  The source of eight is not clear.  Thirteen people were infected through contact within the limits of Kozhikode […]

Covid confirmed to 147 more cases in the district today (August 18) as informed by District Medical Officer said. Out of these, three came from abroad and two from other states. 135 people were infected through contact. The source of seven cases is not clear. Within the limits of Kozhikode Corporation 55 people contracted the […]

  Kochi: A new political party called Navakerala People’s Party was formed. The district and regional units of the party will soon be formed with Jose Francis as president, Ajeesh Baby as secretary and Rubin Skaria as treasurer. The party’s flag and emblem were unveiled at a press conference at the Press Club. The NKPP […]

  South Indian superstar Prabhas is back with a legendary character to make history on the silver screen again. The film is based on the Indian epic in 3D. The film, titled Adipurush, is being directed by Om Routh, director of Tanhaji and founder of Retrofile Production Company. This is the first time the two […]

  Covid 19 confirmed to 118 more people in the district today (August 16), as Informed by the district medical officer. Three people came from abroad and eight from other states. 96 people were infected through contact. The source of 11 people is not clear. Among the contact cases, 22 people are affected in Kozhikode […]

The country celebrated its 74th Independence Day. ADM Roshni Narayanan hoisted the national flag and greeted the crowd at the district level Independence Day Parade at Westhill Captain Vikram Maidan. There were four platoons of police, excise and forest divisions. The ceremony was held in full compliance with Covid safety standards. Health workers and hygienists, […]

 Lock down on Sundays has been withdrawn in Kozhikode district,said Kozhikode District Collector Samba Siva Rao. The Sunday lock down was imposed  to avoid corona contact due to the formation of Covid-19 clusters in different parts of the district. The lock down is being withdrawn as there is a decline in the formation of new clusters […]

We are celebrating 74th Independence Day,today.We had ideal politicians and ideal rulers in Kerala.Chief Ministers like C. Achutha Menon and K.Karunakaran.
In later times,we witnessed only politicians rather than good rulers. Narrow politics make

75 infected through contact. In Kozhikode district today (August 14) 99 more cases of COVID 19 has been confirmed. Three people infected, came from abroad and six people from other states. The source of the 15 cases is not clear. Three more guest workers were tested positive within the corporation limits. Covid confirmed to 28 […]

Covid 19: 98 New positive cases in the District Today 80 people infected through contact In Kozhikode district today (August 13) Covid 19 has been confirmed for 98 more cases. The case was reported to three people who came from abroad and 11 people from other states. The source of the four cases is not […]

Distribution of free Onam kit begins in Kozhikode 11,472 kits were distributed The Civil Supplies Department has started distributing free Onam kits in the district as part of the relief efforts  during Covid 19. The kits will be distributed to AAY cardholders in the first phase. Of the total 38,849 AAY (yellow) cardholders in the […]

2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic hand washing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO  As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reveal that 43 per cent of schools around the world lacked access to basic hand washing with soap and water in […]

 In Kozhikode district today (August 12) COVID 19 has been confirmed  to 93 more people, as informed by the district medical officer.  Two cases are people who came from abroad and 19 from other states. The disease affected 64 people through contact.  The source of eight cases are not clear. 17 guest workers are confirmed positive […]

Kuttichira,new cluster in Kozhikode Kuttichira within the Corporation limits is also included in the cluster list in the context of Covid -19 disease outbreaks. This brings the number of clusters in the district to 15. Other clusters are Valiyangadi, Vellayil, Meenchantha, Kallai Chekkad, Olavanna, Chaliyam, Vadakara, Villappally, Puthuppadi,Tiruvallur, Nadapuram,Eramala and Chorode. There are only five […]

CNM Health Desk You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions: Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be […]

15 Covid-19 positive cases are reported at Valiyangadi.1011 tests were conducted.600 more tests are planned,said DMO, Kozhikode. In the wake of continued Covid-19 cluster case reports, the district administration has introduced strict control at Valiyangadi,the biggest trade center in Kozhikode. As per newly implemented rule which will be applicable from August 13 onward,one day is […]

  Public Works Minister G Sudhakaran said that despite the difficulties related to Covid-19, the construction work will continue uninterrupted. He was speaking after inaugurating three roads in Kundamangalam constituency via video conference. He said that since this government came to power, steps have been taken for development activities worth Rs 585 crore in Kundamangalam […]

Coordinated intervention by the Revenue, Health and Police Departments in the rescue mission in the wake of the COVID 19 outbreak has helped reduce the death toll in the Karipur plane crash. District Collector Samba Siva Rao led the rescue operation at the Kozhikode Collectorate on Friday night. The control room at the collectorate was […]

  1 Purushothaman 52 yrs/ M Malappuram, Tirur 2 Parameshwaran Azhakath 30 yrs/M Azhagath Manna,Mudhuthala Po Pattambi palakkad 3 Vijesh Mulamukkil 33 Yrs/M Milamukkil, Ozhur, Vellachal 4 Aysha Shameela Thoyadi Vayal 30 yrs/ F Thasbeeh House, Koyadi Vayal Pavangad, Puthiyangadi 5 Master Lahan Muhammed Chembayi 8 yrs/M Nishi Manzil, Ezhuthachankandi Parambu, Marikkunnu, Calicut 6 Nishad […]

Air India Express Dubai Calicut 1344 plane crash victims  1. Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe (60). 2. Co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar. 3. Ayesha Dua (2), Puthenkalathil House, Kodathippadi, Mannarkkad. 4. Mohammad Riyas VP (24), Vattaparambil, Mundakottukorussi, Chalavara, Palakkad. 5. Zaheer Saeed (38). Chevapara, South Kurur, Tirur and Malappuram 6. Sudheer Wariyath (45) .Karat Vellat House, Kolamangalam, Valanchery, […]

Prime Minister  Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan at ‘Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’ at Ayodhya today. A glorious chapter for India Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister congratulated fellow countrymen and Ram Bhakts all across the world on the holy occasion. Terming it as historic, he said that India is starting a glorious chapter today, when […]

70 people contracted the virus through local contacts In Kozhikode district today (August 4) 97 Covid positive cases were confirmed , informed DMO  Dr.V.Jayashree. Out of these, 3 people came from abroad and 70 were positive through contact. There are 8 cases where the source is not clear and 14 cases from people who came […]

 Chief Minister  Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate  the first Green Technology Center in the state at Vadakara this month. Water clinic for rainwater harvesting, well recharging, water testing, agri clinic for renting farm equipment, resolving doubts related to agriculture, energy auditing for energy conservation activities etc. are the main functions of the center.  There will be […]

  Covid 19: 33 confirmed cases in the district today 29 through local transmission    In Kozhikode district today (August 3) Covid 19 confirmed to 33 people as informed by the the district medical officer Dr Jayashree V.  29 people were infected through contact.  Two cases were reported in which the source was not clear […]

A musical band was organized in Kozhikode as part of honouring Covid-19 warriors.The musical concert was performed by Kerala Police team under the direction of Union Defence Ministry. Health workers who are dedicated themselves to serve Covid-19 patients in Kozhikode district were honoured in the function. The function was held at Kozhikode Indoor Stadium. As per […]

The secretariat has been turned into a trading center by the Chief Minister’s followers-alleged  K..Muraleedharan MP. He was spaking at the inauguration of the district level fast held in Kozhikode as part of the UDF protest demanding the resignation of Pinarayi Vijayan from the post of the State’s Chief Minister. “CM’s private secretary and another secretary are […]

We must all learn to live with the virus, and to take the steps necessary to live our lives, while protecting ourselves and others – especially those at highest risk of COVID-19. In many countries, more than 40% of COVID-19-related deaths have been linked to long-term care facilities, and up to 80% in some high-income […]

  Kozhikode District Medical Officer Dr Jayashree V stated that 67 more positive cases have been reported in the district today Those who came from abroad – 2Those who came from other states – 3Those who are positive through contact – 59Positive cases where the source is unknown – 3Those who came from abroad According […]

Kunnummal Panchayath Pathirippatta East Pathirippatta West,Pilacheri,Kakkattil South, Kakkattil North,Othayoth,Kundukadavu,Feroke Municipality Kallikkoodam,Cheruvannur Gramapanchayath Ayalpadi,Kozhikode Corporation Valiyangadi,Kozhikode Corporation Moonnalingal,Kuttyadi Gramapanchayath Pulathara,Kummanathazham,Kuttyadi, Omassery Panchayath Omassery East,Puthur Mangad East are also declared as containment zones.  Establishments that sell food and essentials can only operate from 8 am to 5 pm. The ban is also applied to fish and meat […]

Evelyn Narki Dowuona bears a great responsibility at Ga East Municipal Hospital in the Ghanaian capital Accra, where, as in much of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the risks of health care work. Drawing on more than 10 years of nursing experience, the quality and safety manager ensures that measures to curb infection […]

 During a time when the corona pandemic spreads like wildfire across the country, Kozhikode district administration and A. Pradeep Kumar  MLA visited  Kozhikode West Hill Konnad Beach in connection with the construction of volley ball court and bicycle yard.Local people alleged that it was untimely and violated social distancing.   Officials of the district administration, led by MLA Pradeep […]

Tuneri continues to be the largest cluster in Kozhikode district.Cluster refers to an aggregation of cases of a disease. A coronavirus cluster occurs when there is a concentration of infections in the same area at the same time. Eleven clusters have been originated in Kozhikode district as per the data available from Kozhikode District Medical […]

  As part of coronavirus prevention measures, Kozhikode district administration has formed special squads  Quick Response Team) to monitor violation of  social distancing and other Covid-19 protocols in towns. Local revenue officials will lead the team,comprising police and local body members.The District Collector has issued circular in this regard to the concerned,revenue and police officers. The special team will […]

    No prayers allowed in containment zones   Kozhikode District Collector  V.Smab Siva Rao said maximum number of devotees at mosques during Friday jummah  should not exceed 40 people,in the wake of increased number of locally transmitted coronavirus cases in Kozhikode. Those who stay at home quarantine and their relatives should not attend. Those who have recently arrived from foreign countries, […]

 Kerala state crossed 1,000 coronavirus cases on second consecutive day. Local transmission – 56 in Kozhikode district. Beypore fishing harbour closed for three days.Restriction at Palayam vegetable market.   There are 67 coronavirus confirmed cases in Kozhikode district today  . With this 496 Kozhikode residents are undergoing coronavirus positive treatment. Of these, 102 were in Kozhikode Medical College, 126 in Kozhikode […]

Phase 3 Trial Demonstrates Statistically Significant Faster Time to Clinical Improvement with Favipiravir Treatment in Mild to Moderate COVID 19 Patients Compared to Control Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. – a global research-led pharmaceutical company – today announced top-line results from a Phase 3 clinical trial in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients conducted across seven clinical sites in India. […]

The district treasury officer in Kozhikode said that in case of the spread of Covid 19, the treasuries should co-operate by conducting transactions online to control the number of customers. Annual mustering (life certificate) of pensioners can be done online through web portals like ‘Jeevan Praman’. For those who have difficulty in mustering online, it is sufficient […]

Currently, all the wards in eight Panchayaths in the district have been declared as Containment Zones. The total Containment Zones are 29 wards within 14 Panchayaths. All the wards in Vadakara Municipality have been made Containment Zones. The two wards of Koyilandy Municipality, all the hotels in the municipal area and 13 wards of Kozhikode […]

92 Covid Confirmed Cases in the District Today Four Recovered Today (July 20) in Kozhikode District, 92 covid positive cases were reported. 30 people from abroad and 17 people from other states, and 41 people through contact. The source is not clear of 4 cases. Four were discharged from the hospital. At present 435 Kozhikode […]

Covid 19: 32 People Confirmed Positive in the district today (19-07-2020). 9 recovered. Antigen test positive on 19.07.2020 at Vanimel, Kozhikode Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram and Koyilandy (1 to 17) 1,2,3,4,5,6) Two people aged 25, men aged 31, 92, 60 and 64, of Vanimel. 7,8) Women aged 53 and 23 of Vanimel 9) 13 years old, boy, […]

In Kozhikode district, Edachery, Eramala and Purameri Grama Panchayaths have been declared as Containment Zones.  Ward 8 in Velam Panchayat, Ward 11 in Valayam Panchayat, Ward 14 in Villappally Panchayat, Ward 7 in Chorode Panchayat, Ward 17 in Chengottukkavu Panchayat, Ward 4 in Moodadi Panchayat, Ward 35 in Kozhikode Corporation and Wards 7,14,32 in Koyilandy […]

Kozhikode District Medical Officer Dr Jayashree V stated that people should be extra vigilant as more Covid cases are being reported from different parts of the district. The district health department has issued guidelines on what people must follow so as to reduce the spread. Only go out for essentials. Travelling should be avoided as […]

Shiva Texyarn launches Medic Virostat Mask at Rs 49 HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 technology that deactivates viruses including Corona Virus  Shiva Texyarn, a Coimbatore-based, leading player in the technical textile market, has launched an Anti-Viral Anti-Bacterial reusable protective mask ‘Medic Virostat’ at a price of Rs 49. The mask comes in four colors and in two […]

Meenchantha declared as Containment Zone The District Collector has declared Ward 38 (Meenchantha) in Kozhikode Corporation as a Containment Zone as part of Covid 19 prevention. Any taffic along public roads in this ward is prohibited. The ban does not apply to vehicles carrying essential supplies and emergency medicines. Those who are in the containment […]

Rinitha CP speaks to new gen people to find out the impact of corona virus in weddings. She writes on the unavoidable lifestyles and protocols that corona virus situation demands in today’s world. As the corona virus pandemic has taken over the world, we people are forced to change our lifestyles. Keeping ourselves more confined to our personal […]

Swapna,the first accused in gold smuggling case in Kerala which strikes a  fresh controversy in  Kerala politics as she linked to IT department which is under the direct control of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan,is still absconding. The Customs officials have strengthened efforts to arrest her. The Customs officers at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday during an operation […]

Yellow alert for the district today and tomorrow (July 6 and 7) The Central Meteorological Department has announced a yellow alert in Kozhikode district today and tomorrow. Heavy rainfall is forecasted. In isolated places, the rain can measure from 64.5 mm to 115.5mm. The yellow alert is meant to alert the public and concerned officials […]

Dr.Azad Moopen claims he got prompt response from the state government and the state would appoint a review committee to study its feasibility The 250 crore of the investment of DM WIMS Medical College and other educational institutions will be donated to the Kerala Government by Dr. Azad Moopan’s family.   The objective of this proposal is […]

  1. A 34-year-old resident of Katippara, reached Kozhikode airport from Qatar on June 30. The sample taken for testing after the Rapid test came positive. As the result came positive, he is now under treatment. 2 & 3. A 29-year-old native of Changaroth and her 4-year-old daughter arrived at Kozhikode airport on June 24 […]

    District medical officer Dr Jayashree V informed that eight more cases of COVID 19 positive have been reported in the district today. 1. A 40-year-old resident of Kakadara came from Saudi Arabia by air on July 1.  His rapid test was positive, and thus his sample was taken.  He was transferred to Kannur Medical […]

Prof K.M. Kader Mohideen, National President of the Indian Union Muslim League has issued the following statement making a fervent plea against the policy of privatisation in the Indian Railways. The Indian Railway Board Chairman Mr. Yadav has stated that the policy of privatisation is about to be introduced in the Railways. This policy of privatisation in the […]

These interim trial results show that hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir produce little or no reduction in the mortality of hospitalized COVID-19 patients when compared to standard of care. Solidarity trial investigators will interrupt the trials with immediate effect. The International Steering Committee formulated the recommendation in light of the evidence for hydroxychloroquine vs standard-of-care and for […]

As part of Covid-19 preventive measures,Kundayithodu in Kozhikode Corporation (ward 44) is declared as containment zone. According to the 2020 Kerala Epidemic Disease Ordinance Section 4, to stop the spread of the disease,Disaster Management Authority Chairman and District collector S Sambasiva Rao IAS, according to the 2005 Disaster Management Rules section 34 (a,b), has imposed […]

” Actually it is like flu illness and 85% will have minor, self-limiting disease. What we need is hospitalization for the remaining 15% and we should be able to ensure them the maximum possible supportive care”,says  Dr C Ravindran MD, DTCD, FRCP, MBA Professor &Head; Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences, Wayanad and Former Principal,Medical College,Kozhikode […]

Kozhikode – District Medical Officer Dr. Jayasree V informed seven Covid positives cases in the district today.  Positive Cases : 1. A 26-year-old native of Ayyancheri arrived from Qatar on June 28. The rapid test from the airport came out positive. He was transported from Kozhikode to the Corona Care Center in a government vehicle. […]

Six months into this outbreak, we’ve reached the grim milestone of 10 million people infected and half a million lives lost worldwide.   Remarks by Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific: The pandemic is now hitting lower-resource countries with fragile health systems that are less equipped to contain the virus. Infections are […]

By CNM Reporter More than 10.3 million cases of COVID-19 have now been reported to WHO, and more than 506,000 deaths. For the past week, the number of new cases has exceeded 160,000 on every single day. 60% of all cases so far have been reported just in the past month. “We will never get […]

The popular Kids Entertainment channel -Sony YAY! now will have gifts for kids every day. Sony YAY! is the first kid offering from Sony Pictures Networks, India. A channel targeted at kids aged 2 – 14 years. It is the first kids’ channel to be available in 7 languages. The channel is all set to […]

The actions for controlling the spread of Corona virus in Kozhikode District is being undertaken very seriously. For this, strict rules and restrictions are being implemented including the truck driver of Olavanna Grama Panchayat, Ward 19, COVID 19 has also been confirmed in Kozhikode corporation ward 56, 62, and 66. It is also informed that […]

A total of nine Covid cases are reported in Kozhikode district today (29.06.2020) said District Medical Officer Dr Jayashree V. Eight people recovered. 1. The 39-year-old man from Eramala arrived from Bahrain on June 19th.  He went home in a taxi and was quarantined.  On June 27, he was taken to Vadakara District Hospital in an […]

  There are observation9,730 emigrants including789 recent cases are under observation due to covid-19 from this 567 people are in covid care center 9,100 people are in their homes and 57 people are in hospital .Among this 173 people , who are in home quarantine are pregnant . According to the report, 4,444 emigrants completed […]

28 Jun, 2020 This period also saw the world realising India’s spirit of universal brotherhood…at the same time it also noticed India’s commitment and might when it comes to safeguarding her sovereignty and territorial integrity. Those who cast an evil eye on Indian soil in Ladakh have got a befitting response. India honours the spirit […]

  1st WHO Infodemiology Conference By CNM Health Desk When overloaded information is dumped everywhere,it makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it. Misinformation in the time of coronavirus spreads so quickly. In such a circumstance,the World Health Organization (WHO) tries to take stock of the situation. A conference is […]

        First state level online hearing held at Kozhikode Collectorate, allowed guardianship of 42 mentally challenged people.   Kozhikode District Collector  Samba Siva Rao inaugurated the hearing,held at Kozhikode collectorate, jointly organized by the National Trust and state nodel agency. National Trust district convener P. Sikkandar , Dr.PD Benny,Sheeba Mumtaz, Additional DCP […]

Covid 19: Seven more positive cases in the district. 10 people recovered. Kozhikode district medical officer Dr Jayashree V has confirmed seven more positive cases in the district. The positive cases are: 1. Nadapuram native, 53 years of age, came from Dubai on June 19. He was taken to the Corona Care Center for observation. […]

World Health Organization has claimed dexamethasone  acts as effective medicine for Covid-19 patients.WHO is in the process of updating treatment guidelines to include dexamethasone or other steroids What is dexamethasone and does it work against COVID-19? Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid used in a wide range of conditions for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. It was tested in […]

As part of corona virus pandemic prevention, Boby Chemmanur International  group distributed PPE kits to police. In a function held at Police Commissioner Office,Chemmanur representatives K Sreekumar and K Praveen handed over the kits to AV George,Kozhikode  City Police Commissioner,in the presence of  Assistant Commissioner of Police AJ  Babu . More PPE kits will be distributed to other parts of […]

In a landmark development for COVID-19 patients in India, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led, integrated global pharmaceutical company, today announced the launch of antiviral drug Favipiravir (brand name FabiFlu®) for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. Glenmark has received manufacturing and marketing approval from India’s drug regulator, making FabiFlu® the first oral Favipiravir-approved medication […]

Google created a doodle to celebrate Father’s Day,today.You can craft lovely cards to express your love for your father and share it via social media apps. These virtual cards look funny. It enables you to fill the space with your own crafts set ready on the board.During the time of corona virus pandemic, many fathers and children are distanced. […]

Muraleedharan asks CM Pinarayi to change his ‘adamant’ nature on pravasi issue If state government in Kerala doesn’t take immediate action to bring pravasi Malayalis (Non-Resident Keralites),back.  he would undergo fast unto death in front of the secretariat.,warned senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan MP.  He was inaugurating a protest march in front of Kozhikode collectorate under the banner of UDF district committee […]

Online class taken over by the public – TP Ramakrishnan674 for education centers started in the district. Labor Minister TP Ramakrishnan says that the online classes, that started with the Covid pandemic, has been taken over by the general public. The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the district level online classes at the […]

*Covid Protocol Weddings* Weddings have become a matter of risk during the coronavirus pandemic  and it is hard to organise a wedding with Social Distancing. Future Innovations have now introduced Covid Protocol Wedding Organising. They claim to organise socially distanced weddings.   They provide all required approvals in a regular wedding, from decor to suits […]

Eleven weeks’ lock down darkness has  gone in New Zealand.Kiwis are ready to celebrate life from this midnight onward. There is no active coronavirus cases in this southwestern Pacific Ocean country. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that the country would be in normal mode without any restriction such as public transportation and shopping,says M.K.Pramod   New Zealand is a sovereign […]

In the wake of increased number of Covid-19 cases among expatriate community in Kozhikode district,strict guidelines have been issued by Kozhikode District Collector Samba Siva Rao.As per the new guidelines, all returnees from other states and foreign countries have to undergo strict quarantine. The returnees have to undergo  14 days’ room quarantine and another fourteen days’ […]

What types of masks are used against the spread of COVID-19? Medical masks (also known as surgical masks): these are made from a minimum of three layers of synthetic nonwoven materials, and configured to have filtration layers sandwiched in the middle. These masks are available in different thicknesses, have various levels of fluid-resistance and two […]

Six more Covid-19 positive cases are reported in Kozhikode. All of these patients are Non-Resident Keralites who came from various foreign countries. Meanwhile,one patient recovered from Covcid-19 today. A native of Unnikulam (26),came from Saudi Arabia on June 2 was admitted to KozhikodeMedical College.Later,his swab tesing showed,positive. Azhiyur native (24) came from Kuwait on June 2 ,Omassery […]

M.Rajesh  People with noncommunicable diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease or a chronic respiratory disease are more vulnerable to Covid-19. One of the areas in which health services have been particularly affected is in care for people with noncommunicable diseases including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease or a chronic respiratory disease. It was dislosed by the  […]

  Dr. K Nirmal Babu, Director, ICAR Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode retired from the service of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, after an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years. Dr. Babu, a leading figure in the spice research field was also heading the All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices since 2012. […]

 Provide free quarantine facility to pravasis says Dr.MK Muneer MLA Opposition deputy leader Dr M K Muneer has said that Pinarayi government is showing cruelty towards the emigrants. M.K. was inaugurating a UDF dharna at  Kidson Corner in Kozhikode. Kerala has the responsibility to protect the emigrant community which has been the backbone of the […]

Kozhikode;One more positive case Two more recovered One person has been diagnosed with COVID 19 and two have recovered as informed by District Medical officer Dr Jayashree V. A 69-year-old resident of Chorodu was diagnosed with the disease. He came to Karippur from Bahrain on May 27 and was rushed to the Kozhikode Medical College […]

        84 people confirmed as COVID positive in the State today. This is the highest number of positives ever confirmed in Kerala. Out of these 31 came from abroad and 48 from other states, and 5 people got the disease through contact. 3 people have recovered today. There was a death today. […]

Thousands of parents gather outside schools as their children write exams. It is the violation of  government protocol during coronavirus pandemic,reports Rinitha CP The SSLC exams have begun since yesterday (26.05.2020). This is a view (see picture) from MJHSS at Elettil Vattoli. The MJ School has the largest number of SSLC, Higher Secondary students taking […]

Transmission classification is based on a process of country/territory/area self-reporting. Classifications are reviewed on a weekly basis, may be revised as new information becomes available, and are based on the highest category reported. Differing degrees of transmission may be present within countries/territories/areas. Categories: • No cases: with no confirmed cases • Sporadic cases: with one […]

District Medical Officer Dr V Jayashree  informed the confirmation of one more COVID positive case in the district today ( 23.05.2020).  A  39 years old person from Thuneri is confirmed with the disease. The person arrived from Dubai on 12th of May through Dubai-Kannur Airplane and was taken to Vadakara COVID care center through a specially […]

4 more COVID 19 cases in the district   Four more residents of Calicut district confirmed with COVID positive today (23.05.20). A lady health worker at Thalassery  General Hospital and resident of Chombala (48), another staffer at the same hospital belongs to Madappally (53), Orkkateri resident who arrived from China on 21st May (56), Balussery […]

 My 2020 summer book recommendations Bill Gates Influencer Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation   Most of my conversations and meetings these days are about COVID-19 and how we can stem the tide. But I’m also often asked about what I am reading and watching—either because people want to learn more about pandemics, or because they […]

22 Non-Resident Keralites who were staying at Government Covid Care Centers for 14 days under observation returned to their homes, today. 22 people from Chathamangalam NIT Campus Management Studies hostel returned to their homes from Friday morning 9am.  The 26 people who arrived on the night of May 7th at Kozhikode airport by Dubai Airplane were […]

. 24 emigrants who were  staying at Government Covid Care Centers will return to their homes  on May 22. 22 people from Chathamangalam NIT campus Management Studies Hostel and 2 people who were staying on paid quarantine will be returning home after completing their 14 days observation. They’ll be taken home in their own vehicles by […]

Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) has demanded strict legal action against mob attacking.A journalist with Madhyamam daily was attacked by a group of mob,yesterday night.C.P Bineesh,the senior reporter was returning to his home after his duty. The incident took place at Kavumpoyil near Narikkuni in Kozhikode.

The following train services will be introduced as special trains as detailed below: Note: Timings, Stoppages and frequency will be same as regular trains. Train services via Konkan will run as per Monsoon timings with effect from 10th June 2020 (Train services leaving from originating station on 10th June 2020) The service of Train No.06346 Thiruvananthapuram Central- Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak […]

Graded Restoration of Train services . Move to help migrants as well who wish to travel other than Shramik Trains. These rules are for trains other than Shramik trains, which will continue to run in bigger numbers. 100 pairs of Trains listed. Norms made for Booking of Tickets & Charting, Quota, Concessions, Cancellation & Refunds, […]

At today’s meeting of the 73rd World Health Assembly —its first-ever to be held virtually—delegates adopted a landmark resolution to bring the world together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution, co-sponsored by more than 130 countries, was adopted by consensus. It calls for the intensification of efforts to control the pandemic, and for equitable access […]

The following Parcel Special Services are extended upto 31st May 2020 •       Train No.00657 Chennai Egmore – Trivandrum Daily Parcel Service notified upto 15th May 2020 is extended upto 31st May 2020 (16 services) •       Train No.00658 Trivandrum – Chennai Egmore Daily Parcel Service notified upto 15th May 2020 is extended […]

From 4  trains a day to 145  trains day, Indian Railways ramps up it’s mission of “Back Home” in a big way through Shramik Specials crosses the milestone of transporting more than 2 lacs migrants in 1 single day in endeavor to take all those stranded back their home states From around 5000 passengers on May 1st […]

Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lock down through out the country has badly hit  travelling. Many Keralites have been stranded in various locations.In the difficult time of Covid-19 spread,interstate travel is stressful. To help stranded people, Boby Chemmanur Fans Charitable Trust has arranged free bus service to bring back Keralites. In the first phase, the bus will pick stranded Keralites from Karnataka. […]

As part of coronavirus pandemic prevention initiative, Boby Chemmanur’s Life Vision Charitable Trust has distributed free grocery kit. The valedictory function of the first phase of kit distribution was held at Kanhangad in Kasargode district. The program began in Thiruvananthapuram by distributing the kits to Kaumudi Flash agents. Meanwhile, Boby Chemmanur has adopted two villages;Mikave and Karimpalakkunnu in Kotancheri  Panchayath in Kozhikode […]

Kozhikode  in Kerala state has become Covid-19 free district as the remaining four patients also recovered from the coronavirus disease. A lady health worker (31) belongs to Kotancheri Mikave, two house surgeon women students , a Vatakara native (23), and a Kannur native (23),and a Tmil Nadu native (67) ,an inmate near Kozhikode Medical College […]

Resistance in human body is vital to fight diseases,especially in the time of Covid-19. Boby Chemmanur has launched ‘Blow the Balloon challenge’ to increase resistance power.The challenge has gone viral on social media. He challenged sports,cinema personalities and got good response among them.  This challenge,according to Boby  will boost lung’s oxygen intake capacity. The lung’s  enhanced […]

No other group of traveler or individual are to come to station. Some Special trains being run on ONLY ON STATE GOVERNMENTS requests. All OTHER passenger and suburban trains REMAIN SUSPENDED. No tickets being sold at any station. Railways are not running any train other than being requisitioned by State Governments.   It is clarified […]

Kerala reported two cases of confirmed Covid-19,yesterday.However,Kozhikode district relieved since there is no fresh cases of corona virus disesase. The district is in orange zone,now. A review meeting was held at Collectorate Conference Hall,Kozhikode.In the district no fresh cases of Covid-19 have been reported.Minister TP Ramakrishnan presided over the function.

India reported 37336 confirmed coronavirus cases and 1218 deaths. Out of these,2293  are new cases. 1218 patients succumbed to Covid-19. 71 cases are new and,the transmission classified as cluster of cases (Clusters of cases: experiencing cases, clustered in time, geographic location and/or by common exposures),according to WHO data. The pandemic is causing sever fatalties to the European countries and […]

To date, there are seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the south of Yemen, including two deaths, as declared by national authorities. No other cases have been officially reported to WHO, although we anticipate the virus is actively circulating throughout the country. Best practices have shown that when people are informed and warned about outbreaks […]

Railways start Shramik Special Trains to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lock down. These special trains will be run from point to point on the request of both the concerned State Governments As per the guideline issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, it has been […]

Four patients are undergoing treatment for Covid-19 in Kozhikode district in Kerala. One patient is a Tamil Nadu native and other two from Kozhikode.The fourth patient is from Kannur district.    According to the Health authorities, one more patient has been discharged from Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. He is from Azhiyur Panchayath in Kozhikode district. […]

Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has created uncertainty in the lives of rural people also. CNM explores  the current situation of traditional coconut farmers. Small,medium and large scale coconut producers are upset since their products are unsold and the lcokdown extension raises many concerns of their livelihood. There are 357315 coconut farmers in Kozhikode as per the […]

In our fight to contain spread of COVID-19 , nationwide lockdown  is imposed and Indian railways has cancelled all its passenger carrying trains. The Railway is running freight trains and time tabled Parcel Special services ensuring seamless supply chain of foodgrains, cereals, medicines and medical equipments and other essential commodities.  On the other hand, Officers […]

One more coronavirus death is reported in Kerala.Now,the total number of coronavirus death is three.An infant of Manjeri couple succumbed to coronavirus,today at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital.She was also suffering from heart disease since her birth, four month back.The infant’s body has been buried at Kannamparambu Kabiristan,Kozhikode.  

Usually,many monkeys flock at Thamarrasserry bend on Kozhikkode-Wayanad road. Many tourists in this Western Ghat distribute eatables to herds of monkeys stay on the raodside. When Covid 19 broke out in Kerala, the government declared lockdown.So,roads are empty and monkeys don’t get food items from travellers.In this picture,a monkey,carryng its baby going back to forest.

This virtual concert, organized by WHO and international advocacy organization Global Citizen, will bring together people who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to take meaningful actions to protect health and to support the global COVID-19 response. It will also celebrate and support brave healthcare workers doing life-saving work on the frontlines. Lady Gaga,one of […]

It is a marriage season in Kerala.Hundreds of marriages are to be solemnised in April,May,a suitable time just before Kerala monsoon. However,coronavirus lockdown compelled many families to postpone weddings.However,these siblings have a different story to tell. Kozhikode Beypore Ambalavalappil Raveendran Jayalatha couple’s sons Rahul and Vishnu got married on the same Muhurtham as pre-planned by […]

Two Covid-19 cases have been reported after the usual incubation period of coronavirus.The infected persons belong to Edacheri Grama Panchayath in Kozhikode district,now a high sensitive region in Kerala. Two expatriate siblings  from the UAE returned on March 18, confirmed positive in coronavirus test. According to the District Medical authority,it is a special case reported in Kerala. […]

An international team led by an Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode student is pioneering a vital digital tool to fight the COVID-19 pandemic of misinformation. The website ‘COVID FYI’ (covidfyi.in) is a one-stop digital directory for all Covid19 related services and help released by official sources. The website aims to bring the right information from […]

Commercial and private establishments shall be closed down. Exceptions Shops, including ration shops (under PDS), dealing with food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish, animal fodder, fertilizers, seeds and pesticides. However, district authorities may encourage and facilitate home delivery to minimize the movement of individuals outside their homes. b. Banks, […]

“Friends, keeping all the suggestions in mind, it has been decided that the lockdown in India will have to be extended till 3rd May. That means until 3rd May, each and every one of us, will have to remain in the lockdown. During this time, we mustcontinue maintaining discipline in the way we have been doing till now.”-Modi […]

Young siblings at Narikkuni in Kozhikode district have a different story to tell in this ‘vacation’. They have made masks  to prevent corona pandemic spread and support front liners such as police, health workers and fire force people. These children made 200 masks,already by using tailoring wastes,under the supervision of her mother Liji.Parents of these kids, […]

In a series of doodles,search engine  giant Google recognizes grocery workers,today.Previously,Google honoured healthworkers and medical professionals. In the wake of coronavirus pandemic,the search engine says,: As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever. We’re launching a Doodle series to recognize and honor many […]

The service of following Daily Parcel Special Trains between Kozhikode & Thiruvananthapuram Central has been extended up to 25.04.2020: The service of Train No.00656 Kozhikode – Thiruvananthapuram Central daily parcel special will leave Kozhikode at 08.00 hrs. from 15th April to 25th April 2020 and reach Thiruvananthapuram at 18.00 hrs. the same day.(11 services)   […]

  Music composer M.K.Arjunan Master is no more.The news broke in the wee hours of April 6,2020. He was suffering from age realted illness. Arjunan Master breathed his last at his Kochi residence. His contribution to Malayalam film industry is unique. His songs have unique personality.His team-up with lyricist Sreekumaran Thampi created evergreen hits in […]

The Civil Supplies Department has arranged free grocery kit to ration shops in Kozhikode district.Packaging of  essential items is in final stage.Grocery kits will be mobilised to ration shops from tomorrow onwards. In the first phase,38,943  kits will be supplied in four Taluks .Priority is given to Andhyodhana Anna Yojanacard holders including tribal people All card […]

Smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 as the act of smoking means that fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes) are in contact with lips which increases the possibility of transmission of virus from hand to mouth. Smokers may also already have lung disease or reduced lung capacity which would greatly increase risk of […]

7 April 2020 is the day to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response – providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, leading community dialogue to address fears and […]

Ulliyeri Grama Panchayath in Kozhikode district will begin book distribution to help Covid-19 quarantined people.Books authored by famous Malayalam writers such as M.T,Madhavikkutty,and M.Mukundan will distribute among Covid-19 suspected and isolated people..President Shaju Cherukavil inagurated the scheme. 343 people are in quarantine in Ulliyeri Panchayath. They are scattered in various wards. Heavy heat and isolated […]

Jain University,Kochi center has launched MOOC to break the distance created by Covid -19 lock down. Jain students can learn their subjects with the help of online learning platform,Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Roughly 1,200 studens and teachers of Jain University,Kochi have been engaged with online leaning process,says Jain University Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr.J.Latha. Students avail the […]

Google has published a doodle to make people aware on coronavirus.The search engine giant shares some tips to avoid coronavirus infection.The simple but most efficient method has been mentioned,briefly. There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:   Do Wash your hands […]

PM Modi urged citizens to switch off all lights of our homes on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes and only light a candle, diya or mobile flashlight, as a mark of every Indian’s fight against Coronavirus. In a video message to the nation, PM Modi appreciated the people for showing discipline and following […]

Kerala State Disaster Management (KSDM) has issued an alert warning against high intensity heat waves in Kozhikode district. According to the agency,  heat waves will be in high intensity on 03 and 04,April. There will be 34 Celsius or more increase in  Daily Maximum  Temperature than usual.It will lead to sun stroke and sun burns,announced Central Metereological department. People […]

  The Kalasagar Awards for excellence in traditional performing arts will be presented on May 28 on the occasion of the 96th birth anniversary of Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, the founder of Kalasagar.  The event will be organized by Kaasagar in associatin with Kunnamkulam Kathakali Club. Poduval, a self-taught maestro of kathakali percussion, excelled in the […]

In the backdrop of Coronavirus pandemic, and the adversaries of World Health Organization,4th edition of Global Ayurveda Festival has been postponed to August,said    Dr. Suresh Kumar C,General Secretary, CISSA & Chief Co-ordinator, GAF 2020 and Dr.G.G.Gangadharan  President, CISSA &  Secretary General, GAF 2020 . GAF will be held in the same venue (Adlux Convention Center,Angamaly,Ernakulam.Kerala.India) […]

While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19. COVID-19 is mainly spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. WHO […]

 Mobile APP- ‘’DECODE19’’ that can assist the police and health departments to monitor and control in order to facilitate social distancing and other health services during the outbreak of Covid-19-say Jineesh V and Shilpa  Chandrasekharan Decode-19 can be used by three groups of people (The Public, Police and Health departments). At the initial stage, all […]

 Forgive me for the hardship of lockdown-Modi appeals to Indians. Read the full text with exclusive story of Covid-19 cured persons My dear countrymen, generally speaking, I touch upon varied subjects in Mann ki Baat. But today, the foremost concern in everyone’s mind in the country and all over the world is the catastrophic Corona Global […]

Boby Chemmanur will  distribute  200 free  Igloo Living Spaces that costs Rs. 2 Crore to government hospitals to quarantine Corona patients. This is first of its kind air-conditioned Igloo space in India which  can be operated in both AC and DC mode. It reduces electricity charge also. Igloo Living Space  consumes only one tenth of actual electricity . Boby Chemmanur, Engineer Latheesh […]

CNM News and Views Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured no one in the state will have to go in starvation as Covid 19 lock down intensified.It is a good idea. However, the mobility of essential goods especially  vegetables has been affected due to the lock down and police action in borders. And,price hike […]

In the backdrop of Covid-19 outbreak,MPs and MLAs in Kozhikode district will sanction Rs.335 lakh to install ventilators in Kozhikode Medical College Hospital and Beach Hospital.Rs.310 lakh will be taken from Asset Development Fund. The fund is being allotted from minister TP Ramakrishnan,AK Saseendran, MLAs M.K.Muneer,A.Pradeep Kumar, Members of Parliament M.P.Veerendra Kumar,Elamarom Kareem,M.K.Raghavan,K.Muraleedharan,Rahul Gandhi who […]

CNM News and Views Edacheri Police threaten people while moving out for emergency medicines. In the name of Covid 19 lock down Kerala Police use this chance to show their power. Complaints are mounting against Edacheri Police in Vatakara Taluk for threatening public who go out for emergency needs. The police patrolling team at different […]

In his address to the nation,Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his citizens to stay at home for next 21 days. “It is the only possible manner to combat Covid-19.”-said Indian Prime Minister. Covid-19: India under complete lockdown from Wednesday for 21 days, says PM Modi     We are taking all steps to ensure continuous […]

Kerala goes for lock down till March 31.It is first time in the history of Kerala. PSC appoints 276 doctors Ninety One  persons have been diagnosed Covid-19 in Kerala so far.Twenty Eight cases are reported today. Twenty five cases are reported from Dubai returnees. Out of the 28 cases reported,19 persons belong to Kasargod. Five persons are from Kannur […]

Two Covid-19 cases have been reported in Kozhikode. The District Collector V.Samaba Siva Rao has delcared indefinite CRPC 144 in Kozhikode district from 22 March onwards. 1. 47 Yr old lady admitted in Beach Hospital on 19th March. Came in EY 250 Abudabi Clt flight on 13th. 2. 27 Yr old male admitted in Medical […]

Kerala Chief Minister’s Office has informed that the news of lock down of seven districts in  Kerala is baseless. The government has not yet decided to impose any new restrictions  in seven districts. However,the previously introduced restrictions will be followed,strictly-the government directed. By considering  special circumstance in Kasargode,more curbs will be imposed. There was news of lock down in Covid-19 reported seven […]

Break the Chain campaign stresses the necessity of  handwashing to fight Covid-19. However,the magic of handwashing that keeps us germs-free and reduces the disease rate in the world,was introduced by a doctor. It is a Hungrian doctor Dr.Ignaz Semmelweis ,widely attributed,to discover the medical benefits of handwashing. Today’s Google retells  the story with a brilliant doodle. Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis […]

       In view of poor patronage due to the outbreak of corona virus, following train services are fully cancelled as detailed below:     The service of  Train No.16565 Yesvantpur – Mangaluru Central Weekly Express Train on 22ndand 29thMarch, 2020 are cancelled. 2. The service of Train No.16566 Mangaluru Central – Yesvantpur Weekly Express Train on 23rd and […]

 The novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 169 on Thursday after 18 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry. The cases include 25 foreign nationals — 17 from Italy, 3 from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore. The […]

A videoconference was held at Kozhikode Collectorate conference Hall in Kozhikode in which Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan interacted with religious heads in Kozhikode district to fight the spread of Covid-19. District Collector V.Samba Siva Rao  asked the religious leaders to support the government initiatives to control the spread of Covid-19. The deadly outbreak  can be […]

Pattalappally at Mananchira in Kozhikode is one of the crowded Muslim mosques in the heart of the city. In the wake of Covid-19 outbreak, the Mosque committe has decided to cancel Juma prayer to avoid mob gathering. The decision is taken in the backdrop of avoiding quick spread of Covid-19. The mosque will have minimum number of people […]

Kerala State Disaster Management (KSDM) has issued an alert warning against high intensity heat waves in Kozhikode district. According to the agency,  heat waves will be in high intensity on 18 and 19,March. There will be 4.5 Celsius or more increase in  Daily Maximum  Temperature than usual.It will lead to sun stroke and sun burns,announced Central Metereological department. […]

Coronavirus global updates 168,019 confirmed cases 6,610 deaths 148 countries, areas or territories with cases Four new countries/territories/areas (African Region [2], European Region [1] and Region of the Americas [1]) in have reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. • The total number of cases and deaths outside China has overtaken the total number of cases […]

  The Principal District Judge in charge informed the Calicut Bar Association and other Bar and Adv Clerks Associations in Kozhikode  district that there will be only Formal Sitting from tomorrow onwards till 31-03-2020. Presence of Advocates and parties are not necessary. All cases will be adjourned and DJ has given instructions to all Judicial […]

Covid suspected people undergoing observation in their houses must maintain distance from others,strictly. These people in house quarantine must follow the directions from the health officials . They must not leave their houses under any circumstances. In certain cases,people under  house quarantine  didn’t follow the guidelines of the health officials.This attitude is a set back to fight corona- said […]

1245 newly reported suspected cases are under medical screening as they exposed to Corona suspected contacts. Fourteen suspected people are isolated at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital while four others in Beach Hospital isolation ward.Eight eight  samples have been sent for test.Sixty eight of these samples are negative.Twenty reports are still awaited,said District Medical Officer Dr.V.Jayashree. […]

#IMPORTANT_AL # Covid19_KKD The Ramanattukara Rapid Response Team in collaboration with the police department conducted an investigation at Vaidyarangady Malabar Plaza Hotel and can confirm that the resident of Kannur diagnosed with coronavirus arrived at the hotel on 5 th March night at exact 12 am and left the hotel after dinner by 12.24 am, […]

By CNM Health Research Desk What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.  In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). […]

By CNM Health Desk What Is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s, but we don’t know where they come from. They get their name from their crown-like shape. Sometimes, but not often, a coronavirus can infect both animals and humans. Most coronaviruses spread the same way other cold-causing viruses do: through infected […]

All government sponsored public functions have been cancelled in the wake of COVID-19 Corona virus spread in Kerala.The state  government also demanded its people to refrain from all types of social gatherings,festivals and public functions.Marriages are to be conducted in a simple manner.Darshan at Sabariamala has been banned.However,all rituals at the temple will be performed as usual. Watch the […]

Fifteen people have been confirmed with COVID-19 Corona Virus in Kerala. Serious decisions have been taken by the state government to combat the spread of the deadly virus. Three among these are fully recovered from the grip of COVID-19. Among the remaining twelve ,four came from Italy.Eight people got this virus from the close contact with the […]

Women’s rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020. Many programs have been organized to mark  the International Women’s Day,through out the world. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) is, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. The Generation Equality campaign is bringing together people of every gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion and […]

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has temporary banned  two Malayalm TV channels Asianet News and Media One for their reporting Delhi riot. According to the ministry officials ,these two channels have been  banned for 48 hours for their alleged biased coverage on Delhi violence. The authority alleged biased reporting and incitement or encouragement for violence.And,was against the […]

National Commission for Minorities have sought report from the authorities concerned on the suicide case of a final degree student at Malabar Christian College,Kozhikode. Jaspreet Singh,a final year degree student committed suicideon Sunday. The Commission sought a detailed report on the circumstaces that led to the suicide  of the student-said NCM Vice Chairman George Kurian. He asked report from DGP,Kozhikode […]

       Due to mechanised track maintenance in Idappalli and Aluva section, following changes are made in the train services: The service of Train No.16306 Kannur-Ernakulam Intercity Express will be short terminated at Aluva and the service will be partially cancelled between Aluva and Ernakulam:   On 02nd , 03rd , 04th , 05th ,07th 08th ,09th and 10th March 2020. The service of Train […]

Notice anything different about today? Let’s jump right into it! This day occurs in every four years.                       ” Today’s Doodle is jumping for joy on Leap Day, the 29th day of February that only occurs about every four years, to keep our calendars in alignment […]

Seven year old Devananda’s missing and death reported in Kollam is haunting her family and natives. Her missing story spread through social media,yesterday itself.   Kerala people took this incident seriously and alerted all about the possible kidnapping gangs and other such criminals. The reason of her missing has not yet been revealed.Devananda had been missing since yesterday morning.Many […]

       Due to mechanised track maintenance in Idappalli and Aluva section, following changes are made in the train services: The service of Train No.16306 Kannur-Ernakulam Intercity Expresswill be short terminated at Aluva and the service will be partially cancelled between Aluva and Ernakulam: On 29th February 2020 On 01st, 11th, 12th March 2020 The service […]

Together they total 100, and gender-wise the number is fairly even. As volunteers, 53 boys and 47 girls have ensured smooth conduct of the India Skills Kerala 2020 which concluded here today.  The organizers, provided two volunteers each for the 39 competitions that saw spirited contests among 253 participants in the state-level round of the […]

 Skills should be imparted with a futuristic vision in a fast advancing country like India, where technical job opportunities lie hugely untapped in the rural front even amid rapid urbanisation, an open forum at India Skills Kerala 2020 noted today.   Society should shed its biases towards skills as a lowly sector vis-à-vis information technology […]

The 11th edition of Calicut Half Marathon, organised by IIM Kozhikode in association with Peekay Steel concluded here today as Kozhikode city witnessed participation from more than 5000 enthusiastic runners from all walks of life.  The marathon, with “Pursuit of Happiness: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” as the theme of this year was dominated by International runners […]

 When his friends were typically into outdoor games, Abhijith Shaji found joy in assisting his father as a goldsmith. As for Sathya Udayan, she too is passionate about taking up her mother’s career; beauty therapy.  The 13-year-old boy from Idukki district and the fifth-standard girl from neighbouring Pathanamthitta are today busy proving their competence in […]

 For young nurses aspiring to go to the UK, the Overseas Development & Employment Promotion Consultants Ltd (ODEPC) that is part of a mega exhibition at India Skills Kerala 2020 here, offers advice about the Global Learners Programme (GLP), the Kerala Department of Labour & Skills has launched for nurses.  Keen to learn about GLP, […]

  253 contestants, 39 skills at the meet that also features open sessions and cultural evenings The country’s most literate state began its biggest endeavour to showcase the technical proficiency of the youth, as curtains went up for India Skills Kerala 2020 with Labour and Skills Minister Shri T P Ramakrishnan inaugurating the three-day event featuring 253 participants […]

Bobby Chemmanur,812 kilometer run unique world record holder and Guinness record holder opened the management fest of Jai Bharath College,Perumbavoor. He is also the ambassador of the college. College Chairman AM Kareem, MBA Director Dr.Pradeep Kumar,Vice Principal Dr.M.Gireeshan are also seen.

The composition of the following train services will be revised by replacing one sleeper class coach with one AC 3-Tier coach as detailed below: The service of Train No. 16336 Nagercoil Junction – Gandhidham Weekly Express will be permanently augmented with One AC 3-tier Coach with effect from 11th February 2020. The service of Train No. 16335 Gandhidham […]

 As a prelude to the 11th edition of Calicut Half Marathon, IIM Kozhikode in association with Indian Medical Association, Kozhikode conducted a Mental Health Workshop at IMA Hall, Nadakavu, here today. IIM Kozhikode will be organizing the 11th edition of  Calicut Half Marathon on  23 February. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Aneen Kutty and Dr. Venugopalan, […]

Replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister  Narendra Modi said that President Ram Nath Kovind’s address instills a spirit of hope and it presents a roadmap for taking the nation ahead in the times to come. “His address comes at a time when we enter the third […]

Kunnummal Sakhakkal (Comrades of Kunnummal) believe it’s the right time to protest against the CAA in a different manner.When music blended with lyrics of reformation, and visuals of protest through out the country from JNU to Kozhikode beach ,it turned out to be a visual treat with a mission.Now,the video is a hit on the net through  social media. […]

Kerala Health Minister Releases GAF 2020 Brochure The fourth edition of Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2020) will get underway on May 16 at the Adlux International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Angamaly.  The Brochure for the five-day GAF 2020 was released in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday by  KK Shylaja , Minister for Health and Social Justice, Govt […]

In the wke of a declared bus strike  on Januray 4,Minister for Transportation A.K.Saseendran will address the grievances,  raised by Bus Operators. The meeting will be held at Kozhikode Guest House at 11 am. The bus operators demanded a minimum charge Rs.10 and a hike in students concession rate (Rs.5) .  

 Just out of his teens and apprenticing at a mechanic in an automobile workshop in Malabar, Nithin Shaji began to display skills far beyond the expectations of his bosses. So much so, within a little over a year’s service, the office prompted the youngster from Wayanad district to participate at Kerala’s most competitive event for […]

Roughly 50 persons in Kozhikode district are under observation in the wake of  recent corona outbreak in China.All these are returnees from China during the period between 31 December  and January 7. All these people are quarantined. However,none of these people show any symptoms of the deadly illness. In China, corona case was confirmed on January […]

   To facilitate the yard re-modelling work at Ottapalam station, following changes have been made in the train services:   PARTIAL CANCELLATION    1. The service of Train No. 56651 Coimbatore – Kannur Passenger will be partially cancelled between Coimbatore and Shoranur on 27th January 2020(Monday). The train will commence its journey from Shoarnur Junction on the same day.   […]

English: India’s National Language? Session : K R Meera, Urvashi Butalia, Ashutosh Potdar, Manu S Pillai Moderator: R Sivapriya  Rinitha CP The talk was about whether one should accept English as a National language of the country as it is widely used by various authors and the session included writers from different part of the […]

Nandita Das is a noted film maker and actress. She has acted in over 40 feature films in ten different languages. Das won accolades for numerous performances, including in Fire (1996), Earth (1998), Bawandar (2000), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Azhagi (2002), Kamli (2006), and Before The Rains (2007).In a brief  interview with M.Rajesh , she speaks out the importance […]

Session 185 was  about the book ‘Kaathusoothram’ written by Francis Noronha with Vivek Chandran. They talked about the background and meaning of the story. The writer wrote this book on the facts of today’s India’s sex life. He tells the Indian’s sexual depressions and problems through the story, but some reader might have seen that […]

M.Rajesh Film actress and cancer survivor Mamta Mohandas shared her fight against cancer during a conversation at the fifth edition of Kerala Literature Fest  2020 venue  in Kozhikode on Saturday. Science has advanced in such a manner to beat any disease.The mind power and attitude that really  matters. “Try to find out the right answers […]

Rinitha CP John Brittas started his interview by appreciating   Kapil Sibal,the senior Congress leader for his speech on CAA in the Rajyasabha where he said ” Those who do not have any idea of India cannot protect India”. When asked more about it,  Sibal replies that the BJP has never worked for the nation. They only […]

At Kerala Literature Festival, a session on Photography to which the young aspiring photographers could look and cherish was carried out by the leading contemporary photographer Rohit Chawla in conversation with William Dalrymple, the award winning Scottish historian and writer. Talking about his third eye, Rohit was on a horse ride that never got off […]

In the fifth edition of Kerala Literature Festival, crowd flowed to Calicut beach to listen to what Mamta Mohandas, the Indian film actress and playback singer who’s also a Cancer survivor has to say about the life as a cancer survivor. An elaborate talk about the genetic revelations and the advanced technologies and possibilities of […]

The panel discussion under the title “Saving the earth : science and rationality in a time of madness” stood out for its contextual relevance and political appropriateness.With eminent panelists as Prerna Bindra, Richard Mahapatra, Dr. Navroz K Dubash, George Thomas and Mr. Pranay Lal as the moderator, the session turned out to be a much […]

The second day of Kerala Literature Festival, enlivened the beaches of Kozhikode brimming with sessions that gave insights on politics, history, culture and literature in connection to the theme and language in focus. The day featured sessions ranging from climate change, culture, new literary ventures, hosting book launches and conversations on history and politics. Looking […]

Chief Minister of Kerala  Pinaray Vijayan opens Kerala Literature Festival -2020 at Kozhikode beach on Jan 16 . His Excellency Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment was the chief guest in the inaugural ceremony. Beginning with the welcome address by the facilitator Ravi DC, the inaugural ceremony was graced by the […]

M.Rajesh,Rinitha C.P As the KLF begins it’s 5th edition, we got into a chat with Kerala Literature  Festival  (KLF)  Director , K Satchidanandan, noted poet and a representative of Indian Literary Culture. He opens up the festival vision as well as  recent socio-political developments in India Festival Theme-Climate Change He says that climate change is the major topic that […]

 Johnson has been suffering from diabetes and its related issues since few years. One of these issues was suffering from insomnia due to sleep being interrupted by frequent urination, triggered by his diabetic condition. Even after taking the prescribed medicines on time, Johnson couldn’t find satisfactory relief. This is when Jackfruit flour came to his […]

It’s a space where people share their pain with each other. Those who live in pain and just as half -dead tell their stories,here. Inspiring stories of people in different walks of life also made the day. However,the Curious, the carnival,organized by   the Institute of  Palliative Medicine at Kozhikode Medical College campus showcased a mix […]

Fifth edition of Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) will begin on 16 January and continue until 19 ,said   Ravi Deecee,Chief Facilitator,KLF  in a press meet in Kozhikode on Friday.The focal theme of KLF 2020 is Climate Change.Ample facilities have been arranged at Kozhikode beach,the venue of the fest,said A.Pradeep Kumar MLA,organizing Committee Chairman who was also present along with  A.K […]

A National Expo and Seminar that would discuss and present alternatives for single-use plastics would get underway at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, from March 13 to 16. Being organised under the aegis of the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) and the Cochin University of Science and […]

District Collector has issued alert cum awareness message on his FB  as H1N1 reported in Kozhikode. Swine flu (H1N1) has been reported in Kozhikode. People are advised to be alert in the wake of the airborne disease. Usually,this disease is contracted from pigs to human beings. The symptoms of H1N1 is just like influenza and […]

M.K.Raghavan M.P  gave away  Dr.Boby Chemmanur state  award for best charity worker  to Sunil Muthuvana on Tuesday.The award consists of RS.25,000 and citation was distributed at a function held at Kozhikode Mananchira Sports Council Hall. Sadayam Charitable Trust chairman MK Ramesh Kumar presided over the function. Kerala Union of Working Journalists former state president Kamal […]

Minister for Labour and Excise TP Ramakrishnan has said traditional arts and indegenous knowledge are to be protected and promoted. He was inagurating SC /ST department’s Sargotsav ,a state level arts fest at East Hill ground in Kozhikode on Sunday. Sargotsavam will help  preserve  genuine arts to  generations-he added. Students studying at various model residential schools […]

Google’s froggy watches fireworks,marking the birth of a new year 2020.  Today’s Doodle features Froggy the weather frog to help ring in 2020! You may have seen Froggy before, while looking up the weather in Google Search on your mobile device. Froggy is gearing up for New Year’s celebrations in any weather. He says he’s […]

Sunil Muthuvana has been chosen for the first Sadayam-Dr.Boby Chemmanur state charity award.The award consists of a purse of Rs.25,000 , memento and citation will be given away on January 5 at  a function to be held in Kozhikode. M.K.Raghavan MP will ingaurate the award presentation function at Sports Council Hall. Sunil,hailing from Muthuvana,Maniyur near […]

  Governor Arif Mohammed Khan skips as K.Muraleedharan wants him to keep away since the governor has taken pro-CAA stand. CNM Reporter Jolted at Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s stand on Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the state Congress leadership, in an ugly turn of events, asked him to stay away from the commemoration meeting in memory […]

Third UA Beeran award,instituted by Phoenix Foundation has been conferred to novelist C Radhakrishnan and humanitarian AP Abdu Samadani. The award consists a purse of Rs.20,ooo  and citation. Radhakrishnan has been selected on the ground of his contributions to the literary world. Samadani’s contributions in the charity activities has been considered for the award,opined the […]

CNM Reporter Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has on Thursday urged  Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take immediate steps to prevent attacks by certain groups on students from Kerala during the  anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in New Delhi.  Vijayan, in a letter to Amit Shah, said families and parents of students from Kerala studying […]

Doyen of consumer movement Valsan Nellikode has been given public reception in Kozhikode Civic reception accorded to consumer rights leader and social activist Valsan Nellikkode The Calicut Citizens’ Forum on Friday accorded a warm civic reception to  Valsan Nellikkide, the doyen of consumer movement in Kerala, in recognition of his various contributions in the fields […]

Various organizations in Kerala have called for a state wide dawn-to-dusk hartal on December 17 in protest against newly passed Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB) and National Citizen’s Registry (NCR) The hartal will begin at 6 am  and continue until 6 pm on December 17,  Tuesday. A meeting was held in Thiruvananthapuram,yesterday  in which representatives of […]

Due to track maintenance work in Ernakulam Junction-Vallathol Nagar section in Thiruvananthapuram Division, following changes have been made in the train services: PARTIALLY CANCELLED The service of Train No.56603 Thrissur  – Kannur Passenger is partially cancelled between Thrissur and Shoranur on 12th December 2019. ENROUTE REGULATION The service of Train No.22114 Kochuveli-Lokmanya Tilak Bi-Weekly Expresswill be regulated by One hour and 20 minutes at […]

     To clear the extra rush of passengers during Christmas and New Year , following special trains will be operated as detailed below:   WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAINS BETWEEN MUMBAI LOKMANYA TILAK AND KOCHUVELI  The service of Train No.01079 Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak- Kochuveli Weekly Special will leave Mumbai CST at 00.45 hours on 21st, 28th December […]

Safa, Nida, Keerthana – Student heroes articulate action without fear. “Speak out the facts boldly” was the message rendered by the three girls who rose to unexpected fame and hogged the news columns by separate events in recent days. Safa Febin from Karuvarakkundu, and Nida Fathima and K.Keerthana from Sulthan Bathery, the three girls who […]

M.K.Pramod unveils the pathetic story of a blind lottery vendor who was robbed in broad daylight under the nose of City Police Commissioner Office in Kozhikode. Blind lottery ticket vendor robbed of tickets worth Rs.3000/- under the nose of the office of Police Commissioner of Calicut – No clue on the thief even after two days […]

Shashi Tharoor MP  attends the screening CNM Reporter   Oscar nominated and National Film Award winning film maker Ashvin Kumar’s ‘No Fathers in Kashmir’ was screened as part of the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) today (Saturday) at the Kairali theatre. Dr. Shashi Tharoor MP attended the screening at Kairali theatre.   The film will […]

Mixed responses are coming out on the latest development in the Hyderabad rape and murder case,in which a veterinary doctor was brutally raped and murdered. Many social media activists praised the incident while some other netizens condemned the police action without trial.Here is the stand made by the Communist Party of India (CPI) The National Secretariat of the […]

CNM Reporter Safa Febin, a Plus Two student of Government Higher Secondary School at Karuvarakkundu near Nilambur in Malappuram district may not have expected to rise to stardom by an unexpected turn of event that occurred in her life at an event held in her school on Thursday. The whole show and proud moment for […]

Sandalwood trees chopped off and smuggled out from Kozhikode Guruvayoorappan College campus – SFI activists lock up the Principal inside office till late hours over inaction on the incident:   The students Federation of India (SFI) activists locked up Dr.G Indiradevi, Principal of Zamorin’s Guruvayoorappan College, Kozhikode, in her office room for hours on Friday […]

Collector Jaffer Malik holds discussion with the teachers and local people Malappuram District Collector Jaffer Malik strikes again- Takes over  Government Primary School over apathy in  construction of a new building CNM Reporter Close on the heels of a mass surprise inspection of various village offices across the Malappuram district the other day, Malappuram district Collector […]

CNM Reporter Cooperation Minister addressing the public meeting after inaugurating the renovated building complex Minister for  Co-operation,  Kadakampally Surendran has said that the proposed Kerala Co-operative bank, an ambitious initiative of the LDF Government, will become a reality soon. The formation of the bank, an apex body of the cooperatives in the state will put […]

Mammootty appeared in many roles as saviours in reel life.But,the mega star’s action as real life saviour of ailing Chala Mary has become a blessing to her,writes M.K.Pramod Molly Kannamaly or popularly known as Chala Mary, who has donned many comic characters in films and TV serials, has now got a saviour in the form […]

  Malappuram Collector conducts surprise inspection of Village Offices in the district – Simultaneous inspection of 20 Village Offices by 16 teams of senior officials,writes CNM Reporter Giving jitters and shock to the officials in the lower rung of revenue department having direct rapport and interaction with the people for their day-to-day requirements, the Malappuram […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi app is a digital platform to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programs and schemes among the public.Prime Minister’s Office is maintaining Narendra Modi app and other communication tools. “Support those who put India first Support BJP through micro donatiopns.”These are the canvasing message. When you click to the advt on Narendra […]

        Following train services have been permanently provided with additional coaches  as detailed below:    The service of   Train No. 16159 Chennai Egmore-Mangaluru Central Express will be permanently augmented with ONE sleeper class coach with effect from 25.11.2019 The service of Train No.16160 Mangaluru Central – Chennai Egmore Express   will be permanently augmented with ONE sleeper class coach with effect from 27.11.2019     […]

  Black Flag waives against Education Minister   Minister for Education, Prof. C. Raveendranath visited Shahala’s home in Sulthan Bathery today and offered personal condolences to the bereaved family. Agriculture Minister P S Sunil Kumar was also with him on the visit. Tight security was put in place anticipating protests in the area. A group […]

Sivani Krishna of Silver Hills Public School,Paroppadi in Kozhikode got two first prizes in the Kozhikode revenue district School Kalotsavam. She got first prize  in English essay writing and  Yakshaganam . A 10 th standard student,Sivani acted in  movies like Hotel California,North 24 Katham,Olipporu,Ammakkoru Pongala and performed in international fashion shows. Sivani is the daughter […]

  Girl’s death in Bathery School – Protests mount – Principal and Headmaster suspended M.K.Pramod The Principal AK Karunakaran and Headmaster KK Mohanan of the Government Sarvajana Higher Secondary School, Sulthan Bathery, where a 10-year-old student, Shehala Sherin, was bitten to death by a snake that slithered out in the classroom on Wednesday, have been […]

The fountain  pen used by TN Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, which changed the destiny of   elections in the country will henceforth be safer in the hands of Metroman E Sreedharan It was an unforgettable and touching event in the life of Metroman E Sreedharan at his home in Ponnani yesterday, writes M.K.Pramod. The […]

Malayalam University Vice Chancellor Dr.Anil Vallathol will take temporary charge of Calicut University Vice Chancellor  Calicut VC Dr.K.Muhammed Basheer will retire on Nov 20.

Kozhikode Silver Hills School  won over all championship  in the just concluded CBSE state Kalotsav at Carmel Public School,Vazhakkulam. Silver Hills scored 493  points . Thrissur  Devamatha Vidyalayam got second place with 411 points. Around 8,000 students participated in various events from nearly 1,400 CBSE Schools. CBSE state Kalotsav;Silver Hills topper in Group Song, First in […]

Kozhkode  Silver Hills Public School won first prize in Group Song, English One Act Play and second prize in  Guitar (western) competitions in the CBSE state kalotsav being progressed in Vazhakulam. Photos:T.Mohandas Group Song team: 1)ALITA FRANCIS 2) GOPIKA GOKUL 3) KRISHNA DINESH 4) MANDOLIN D 5) MARIA JOE K 6) SANDRA C P 7) […]

Today is Children’s Day,the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,India’s first prime minister. It is held on 14 November in order to pay tribute to Nehru, who was also fondly known as Chacha Nehru among children.Search engine giant Google dedicates the doodle to Children’s Day.The winner of the 2019 Doodle for Google competition in India is seven-year-old, 2nd grader Divyanshi […]

Wedding bells will ring for VP Sanu, national president of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), the students’ wing of CPI (M) on December 30. He will tie the knot with Gadha M Das, Researcher at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development in Sriperumbathur,reports  M.K.Pramod… Mayukh Bishwas, national general Secretary of the SFI has published […]

As the protests over lapses in police investigation into sexual assault and death of two minor girls in Walayar in Palakkad and the alleged consequent acquittal of the three accused in the heinous crime ……reports  M.K.Pramod As the protests over lapses in police investigation into sexual assault and death of two minor girls in Walayar […]

Natasha will represent Kozhikode district in the state level competition to be held in Thiruvananthapuram in the last week of October. Sweety Natasha of Malaparambu in Kozhikode has been chosen as the best speaker in a competition,organized by Nehru Yuvak Kendra on the occasion of Republic Day. Kozhikode District Panchayath president Babu Parassery gave away […]

Diabatologist Dr.SK Suresh Kumar has been awarded international fellowship in medicine.He has received the fellowship in UK’s Royal College of Physicians (Fellow of Royal College of Physicians). He is selected for the fellowship ,considering his exemplary contributions in medical science. A native of Thiruvananthapuram,Suresh has been living in Kozhikode for the last 15 years.He is the […]

The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai and Kochi-based think tank Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in association with Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), are organizing a series of workshops and awareness-building events in Kozhikode during October 22-24.  The workshops are part of the “America with Kerala” project, which is designed to share best […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most followed political  leader on Instagram,the most popular photo-sharing app . He has crossed 30 million followers on Sunday. Modi is now ahead of American president Donald Trump  Indonesian President Joko Widodo and  former US president Obama. Joko Widodo has 25.6 million followers on Instagaram,while Trump has only 14.9 […]

Kozhikode Beach Hopsital has been awarded the second prize in Kayakalapa award instituted by the unipon health ministry.Minister Dr.Harshavardhan has given away the awardto the hospital authorities. Hopsital  hygeine,infection control,assurance in providing facility to patients,behaviour of doctors and other hospital staff etc. are taken into consideration while announcing the award. The hospital has taken initiatives […]

Kunnamangalam based charity organization Sadayam Charitable Trust has instituted an award for outstanding social service/charity activity.Individuals engaged in charity and social service activity can apply for the award. The award which carries Rs.25,000,citation and memento  ,titled,Sadayam Charitable Trust- DrBoby Chemmanur award will be distributed,every year. Five member jury will choose the best entry. Application with […]

The Democratic Social Justice Party representing forward communities of Kerala today condoled the death of Padmashree CK Menon. At it’s well attended district committee meeting here DSJP recalled the humanitarian work , Menon had done in Kerala cutting across religion. ” Menon had initiated the School of Bhagavad Gita in Trivandrum and also built a […]

Kerala Women’s Commission honoured national award winning Nadakkavu Girls Vocational Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode. It is part of the Commission’s Kalalayajyothy program. Commission member Ad.MS Thara gave away the memento to the school authorities. School headmaster M.Jayakrishnan presided over the function. Dr.MM Basheer spoke on gender justice. Deputy Headmaster VP Sathy expressed vote of thanks. […]

Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan has said officials should stand by the people’s side while utilizing their power.He was inaugurating Kavilumpara Grama Panchayath Office building. “There are many intoxicating elements.Power is one among them.So,one should be very careful while engaging in his/her duties. “We can do things in two ways.One is technically,and the other is creatively.It is […]

Due to track maintenance in Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram- Nagercoil section, following changes have been made in the train services:   1. The service of Train No. 16605 – Mangaluru Central – Nagercoil Ernad Express journey commencing on 20th September 2019(Friday) will be short terminated at Thiruvananthapuram. The service will be partially cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram and Nagercoil.   2. The service of Train […]

ONAM SPECIAL TRAINS To clear the extra rush of passengers during Onam Festival-2019, following special trains will be operated as detailed below: THIRUVANANTAHPURAM-MANGALURU JUNCTION-THIRUVANANTHAPURAM SPECIAL The service of Train No.06095 Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru Junction Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram at 18.05 hrs. on 09thSeptember 2019 and reach Mangaluru Juction at 07.30 hrs. the next day. The service of Train No.82641 Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru JunctionSuvidha Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram […]

Beyond Words , news photography exhibition,organized by Calicut Press Club and Photojournalist Forum concluded.Film maker Sathyan Anthikkad visited the exhibition on Sunday.   Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) president Kamal Varadoor,  Exhibition Convener KV Sreejesh,conveners CK Thanseer,E Gokul,KK Santhosh,Venugopal,Ramesh Kottooly,Shyamjith,Rajesh Menon,Premaraj,Vidhuraj,Favas Jella,Vinuraj,K.Sreejith,Sanjeev took part in the valedictory function.

  More students and general public  are expected to turn up today. The organizers have provided facility to watch the exhibition until evening,September 1 Its worth watching. These news photographs not just tell you stories but most of them shake your heart, mind and soul.It is a journey of truth.News photography exhibition at Kozhikode Lalita Kala Academy […]

M.Rajesh Sayanora’s Dinchik Nation’s song pitches Kannur’s slang and soul!   Kannur born playback singer and music director Sayanora Philip’s new song BenkiBoom has crossed 4 million views within two weeks. The song is presented in pure Kannur slang. In lieu, the people of Kannur and music lovers all over the world received this new […]

  To clear extra rush of Passengers,  following one way special trains will run as detailed below: 1.ONE WAY SPECIAL FARE SPECIAL TRAIN FROM THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN  The service of  Train No 06095 –  Thiruvananthapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin one way Special Fare Special train of 17th August 2019 will leave  Thiruvananthapuram  at 19.15 hrs   and reach  Hazrat  Nizamuddin at 16.55 hrs on 19th August 2019. Composition:   AC […]

  Jiju gave this affirmation to Kozhikode district collector V.Sriram Samba Siva Rao Manusha, a survivor in the recent flood in Kozhikode will get a new house. Jiju Jacob, an altruist and brother of film maker Jibu Jacob has assured that he will  buy  a plot and construct a house for Manusha,who lost her father […]

Moving towards a $5 trillion economy:   PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 73rd Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, soon after hoisting the National Flag. PM Modi during his speech said that there were several avenues which could contribute towards India becoming a five trillion-dollar economy. “Today, […]

As per the latest weather updates,Vatakara records heavy rainfall in North Malabar(108.4mm). Koyilandy (64),Kozhikode (62) are the latest status as updated till 12 pm,today. The heavy  rain fall data  in other parts of the state is as follows: Chalakkudy  in Thrissur district shows 165 mm rain.It is the highest in Kerala. Kodungallur records 115 mm […]

All educational institutions in Kozhikode district will remain closed on August 14 in the wake of heavy rain alert. Many schools are functioning as relief camps since the flood. Many students are staying at various camps.    

  PASSENGER SPECIAL ON 12.08.2019 Passenger special will be operated from Shoranur-Yeswantpur on 12.08.2019 with the stoppages of Train No.16528 Kannur-Yeswantpur Express. The train will leave Shoranur Junction at 21.10 hrs. today.   PARTIAL CANCELLATION The service of Train No.16336 Nagercoil-Gandhidham Express journey commencing on 13.08.2019(Tuesday) is partially cancelled between Coimbatore and Mangaluru Junction. CANCELLATION […]

Seventeen houses were destroyed in Kozhikode as monsoon rain intensified for the last two days. one house is fully destroyed at Puthiyangadi village. Three houes have been damaged,partially at Vilanagd,Kavilumpara and Maruthongara villages in Kozhikode. Landslip is reported at Puthuppadi in Thamarassery Taluk. One house has been damaged,partially when a tree fell on the house. […]

The following special train will be operated to clear extra rush of passengers: One-way Special  train from Tirunelveli to Jamnagar     The service of Train No.09577 Tirunelveli – Jamnagar Junction Special train will leave Tirunelveli at 07.45 hrs. on 07th August 2019(Wednesday) and reach Jamnagar Junction  at 07.35 hrs on 09th August 2019(Friday). Composition:   AC 2-tier […]

The protest rally organized by DYFI against the cancellation of Article 370 and separation of Ladkah from Jammu and Kashmir as a union territory, in Kozhikode on Monday.

Boby Chemmanur opened Yoga Wellness Studio at Thalassery.Film stars  Dinesh Prabhakar,Anaswara Ponnambath,Dharmadam Sub Inspector Mahesh Kandambath,Art of Living teachers Naveen CO,Vinod Mavelikkara,O.Premanand,Art of Living state teachers’ co ordinators Rageshji,Dr.Sudhakaran Komath,RPL district coordinator Ranjith MV,managing director Shajish  Chandra,KP Prasanth were among those attended the function.

Cycle Brigades and its  declared mission of making  an environment-friendly and healthy ride  is a role model for Kerala, said Tourism Minister, Kadakampalli Surendran while announcing The Cycle Brigade Program and inaugurating the cycle distribution  at Calicut Girls Higher Secondary School.  1000 NSS volunteers have been recruited as brigades for the promotion of cycle use. […]

Kerala Women’s Commission chairperson M.C.Josephine  has raised her concern over  the alarming rise of moral policing in Kerala.She was speaking at a mega adalath at Kozhikode town hall  on Wednesday. An environment for  natural mingling of men and women is to be grown in Kerala society. Every one has the role to maintain healthy morality […]

In the wake of torrential rain forecast,the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued high alert in few districts in Kerala in coming days. In Kozhikode,there will be extremely heavy rain on July 22. Malappuram,Wayanad and Kannur districts also will have red alert on the same day,said IMD authorities. As per the forecast,there are possibilities of […]

Team Fi Events will organize a beauty pageantry for married women. The contest titled, ‘Mrs.Malabar’ will be held in Kozhikode,Kannur and Kochi. In Kochi,the event falls on  4 August at IMA Hall. The Kozhikode event will be held at Hi Lite Mall on 18, August. Kannur event will be held at Hotel Safire,Kannur on 24,August. […]

  The coach composition of the service of  Train No. 16334/16333 Thiruvanthapuram Central – Veraval Weekly Superfast Express will be converted to LHB coaches as detailed below: The service of Train No.16334Thiruvananthapuram-Veraval Weekly Superfast Express(Day of Service –Mondays)will be operated with LHB coaches with effect from 22nd July 2019(Monday). Train No 16333 Veraval-Thiruvananthapuram Weekly Superfast Express (Day of Service- Thursdays) will be […]

 Looks to Resolve Issues Impacting the Sector In a first, banana farmers in Kerala have come together to constitute an association in an effort aimed at resolving issues they have been suffering for long. Veterans as well as current farmers in the banana farming sector in the state have given shape to the Banana Farmers […]

Wide protests are taking place at various campuses in Kerala as the news of a brutal stabbing of a student at University College,Thiruvananthapuram,allegedly by SFI activists. Major opposition students wing in Kerala alleged it as a fascist action. SFI is taking hold of campuses without respecting the Democratic values of other students’ wings,said Muslim Students […]

  (WITH EFFECT FROM 1st JULY 2019) The New Time Table will come into effect from 1st July 2019. Revised Monsoon Timings of the train services are also included in the time-table. The train services operated via Konkan route will run as per Monsoon time table up to 31st October 2019.  SALIENT FEATURES OF THE TIME TABLE-2019-20 The […]

Sadayam Charitable Trust,Kunnamangalam based organization will distribute school kits for students belong to tribal community School children in Ambalavadi,Oazhalakkolly,Puthiyapadi Paniya colony will be the benefeciaries. The kit distribution function will be held on June 30 at 2 pm. Ambalavayal Panchayath president Seetha Vijayan will inaugurate the function. This scheme is part of Sadayam’s one sapling […]

Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai announced their tie- up with Abeer Family Medical Center, Kozhikode to offer transplant services of the heart, lung and liver. Patients suffering from end-stage failure of the heart, lung or liver can approach this centre, headed by a dynamic physician, Dr TP Meharoof Raj (Ex Professor of Medicine at Calicut […]

The city-based Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) celebrated World Environment Day 2019 by organizing a seminar, in association with the Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, and supported by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). The seminar, organized at the Kerala University Campus in Karyavattam, […]

   The service of Train No.22475/22476 Hissar-Coimbatore-Hissar Weekly AC Express Trains will be temporarily augmented with Two AC3-Tier coaches (additional 144 berths) as detailed below:   The service of Train No.22475 Hissar-CoimbatoreJn.Weekly AC Superfast Express will be  temporarily augmented with Two AC3-Tier coaches on 20th and 27th June 2019(Thursdays). The service of Train No.22476Coimbatore Jn.-Hissar Weekly AC Superfast Expresswill be termporarily augmented with Two AC3-Tier coaches on 22nd and 29th June 2019(Saturdays). Existing […]

  MALABAR EXPRESS TIMINGS OF KANNUR-MANGALURU CENTRAL PASSENGER The timings of Train No.56655 Kannur-Mangaluru Central Passenger will be revised with effect from 14th June 2019 as detailed below: KANNUR-MANGALURU CENTRAL PASSENGER STATION EXISTING DEPARTURE TIMINGS REVISED DEPARTURE TIMINGS Kannur 07.15 06.45 Chirakkal (Halt) 07.20 06.50 Valapattanam 07.25 06.55 Pappinisseri 07.30 07.00 Kannapuram 07.35 07.10 Payangadi 07.45 […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Guruvayur Lord Krishna temple in Thrissur,Kerala and offered his prayers. “The Guruvayur Temple is divine and magnificent. Prayed at this iconic Temple for the progress and prosperity of India.”-he tweeted,later.He offered lotus Thulabaharam at the temple. It is Modi’s first visit in Kerala since he took charge as […]

MONSOON TIME TABLE (WITH EFFECT FROM 10th JUNE 2019(Train services leaving from originating station on 10.06.2019) AND VALID UP TO 31st OCTOBER 2019)    Monsoon Time Table will come into effect  for the train services operated via Konkan railway  from 10th June, 2019( Train services leaving from originating station on 10.06.2019) and will be  valid up to 31st October, 2019. Passengers […]

Kerala is suffering serious drought since the summer vacation.Drinking water scarcity is badly hit life in many places. Most of the regions in the state is gripped,severely. Still,the government has not yet announced the postponement of school re-opening. As per the Meteorological forecast,monsoon in Kerala may be delayed again.This means, water scarcity will continue to […]

Islam stands for peaceful co-existence and never believed in any form of cruelty and violence,said Hussain Madavoor. He was interacting with believers at Palayam Muhyudhin Masjid in Kozhikode,today. after coming back from international summit on Islam held at Mecca in Saudi Arabia.. “Islam way of life is underscoring peace and tranquillity.This style is to be […]

District Health authorities and National Rural Health Mission jointly organized anti-tobacco campaign at K.P.Kesava Menon Hall in Kozhikode, ‘.Quit to Care’.Kozhikode district panchayath president Babu Parasseri inaugurated the campaign. Anti-tobacco pledge at university ……………………… Calicut University staff took anti-tobacco pledge .Vice Chancellor Dr.K.Muhammed Basheer administered the oath. Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr.P.Mohanan,Registrar Dr.M.Mohanan,Finance Officer KK Suresh took […]

Salem native Chakravarthy left his home around one year back.He had some mental and physical illness.He wandered long and reached at Asha Bhavan at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode. He got proper care and treatment from Asha Bhavan. After long day’s effort Chakravarthy regained his physical and mental health. Sivan Kottooly took initiative to   find out his […]

UDF candidates in Kerala won more than one lakh in nine LS constituencies. Congress president Rahul Gandhi is the topper by winning 431770 votes against his rival candidate CPI’s VP Suneer. Rahul’s winning margin is a milestone in the history of Kerala poll. P.K.Kunhalikkuty (Malappauram) comes second in the vote lead.He secured a margin of […]

Left bastions have been crushed in the UDF wave in Kerala.. Kasargod is said to be strong hold of CPI(M) and the party was confident to win the seat without much strain. However,Congress candidate Raj Mohan Unnithan gave a shock to  the left by showing a thumping majority of 29698 votes ,after counting 73.90% percent […]

First few hours show a massive lead in favour of Congress led UDF in Kerala.Out of 20 LS segments,UDF is leading in 19 constituencies. Alappuzha is the only one seat where LDF dominates in a narrow lead. Roughly 50% votes have been counted,so far. CPM- led Left strongholds also faces severe  set back in the […]

  Chief  Electoral Office (CEO) in Kerala  banned many major online media and private run local news channels in the election coverage process. There was no such a discrimination in the previous elections. Some bureaucratic babus in the CEO unilaterally decided to opt out many influential online media from the list provided by the District Information […]

Result of general elections in India will be declared on May 23. Counting of votes will be held on May 23 at various centres in the country. In Kozhikode, Vellimadukunu JDT Islam School is the counting centre. Counting will begin at 8 am. Counting of Vatakara and Kozhikode parliament constituency is arranged at JDT. Fifteen […]

Tirur Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University has invited application for MA course in 2019 academic year. Last date for receiving application is May 15,2019. Linguistics, Malayalam(Learning literature,literary writing, cultural and heritage study),Journalism and Mass Communication,MA/M.Sc Environmental Studies,Local body development study,History,and Sociology courses are offered. Entrance examinations will be held on May 30 at  Tirur,Ernakulam,Kozhikode centres. Qualification […]

To facilitate the track maintenance work using Ballast Cleaning Machines  between Aluva- Angamali, Thrissur-Poonkunnam and Poonkunnam-Wadakkancheri section in Thiruvananthapuram Division, the following train services will remain partially cancelled between Shoranur and Thrissur as detailed below: PARTIAL CANCELLATION From 18th May 2019 to 18th June 2019,the service ofTrain No. 56605 Coimbatore-Thrissur Passenger will service up to Shoranur Junction […]

Seaside plastic waste cleaning mission is launched at Azhiyoor beach side in Kozhikode on Sunday. Foreign tourists also took part in the cleaning drive. Five kilometres of off-shore and on-shore cleaning drive was launched as part of health alertness campaign. R.Tom from Russia,Roman,El-Nora,Elly from Australia, Igno from Netherlands actively participated in the program along with  […]

Onnam Sakshi (First  Witness) is a suspense thriller directed by Vinod Manassery.It is adapted from an unrivalled  real life incident.However, it’s depiction is something unique and simple ,said the movie director Vinod Manassery.   The movie will hit major theatres in Kerala from  May 24 under the banner,Abhirami Krishna Movies. Jyothish AP is the producer. […]

     To facilitate the engineering work related to the replacement of scissors cross-over and provision of Electronic Interlocking at Madukkarai station, following changes have been made in the train services: Partial Cancellation: The service of  Train No.56650 Kannur- Coimbatore Passengerwill be partially cancelled between Shoranur and Coimbatore on 04th and 11th   May 2019. The service ofTrain No. […]

By CNM Election  Desk Congress candidate in Kasargod Lok Sabha constituency,Rajmohan Unnithan has revealed a very serious concern in democratic Kerala.Many cases of bogus votes have been reported in Kannur and Kasargode constituency.He accused election Commission officials for supporting malpractices in the recently concluded election. CPI(M) and election officials had a nexus in CPI(M) strong […]

Pravasi community in the Middle East is in a protest mode since the air carriers hiked fare unprecedentedly ,recently.Many expatriate people are extending their travel to home due to the huge hike in air-fare. The price hike in Dubai-Kozhikode,Sharjah-Kozhikode,Oman-Kochi,Dubai-Thiruvananthapuram,Doha-Kozhikode,Doha-Kochi,Riyadh-Kochi,Muscat-Kochi sector has badly hit gulf employees from Kerala. Indigo,Air-India,Air-Arabia,Spice Jet flights are major air travel service […]

Sreedhanya, belonging to Wayanad, Kerala, is the first tribal woman from Kerala to have cleared the UPSC Civil Sr vices exam. She secured the 410th rank in her third attempt. Sree Dhanya Suresh is in news for the last few days.She is the IAS rank holder from the  Kurichya community in Wayanad. She is a former student of […]

        Due to subway work between Kasaragod- Kumbla section, following changes are made in the train services  as detailed below: RESCHEDULING The service of Train No.22609 Mangaluru Central-Coimbatore Intercity Superfast Express scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 11.45 hrs will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 12.55 hrs on the 26th April 2019( Friday) REGULATION The […]

Meteorological department has issued high alert in Kerala coast till 11;30 PM, 25 April. There is possibility of high tides about  2.2 meter height in Kerala coast.Heavy wind and rough sea are also predicted until April 27. The power of wind may go up to 90 kilometres on April 27.

In the aftermath of a high voltage campaign in Vatakara,82.41% people exercised their franchise in the Lok Sabha election held today. Kozhikode LS constituency  registered 81%. Polling still continues at KRHS Purameri,Aroor UP School ………………………. Now,time is 11;33 pm .Polling has not yet completed at two booths in Kuttyadi assembly constituency belongs to Vatakara LS […]

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) fault has been reported widely in Kerala.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Chief Electoral Officer and the department .He said it was the result of carelessness on the part of Election Commission  officials. Congress leader Bindu Krishna in a television discussion blamed the election authorities for using fault machines. Machine […]

Voters turned out in good numbers in  polling booths since early morning. Before the poll process began at 7 am,serpentine queues had appeared in front of polling stations.   In Vatakara Loksabha constituency, Nadapuram,Koothuparamba and Thalassery recorded heavy turn out.   By 9.15, more than 7 percent votes have been polled. In Thalassery and Koothuparamba [&