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Police in Kozhikode have arrested T. Nishad, who was taken into custody from Kondotty in neighbouring Malappuram district in connection with extortion and impersonation cases. The arrest underscores the continuing challenge of fraud-driven intimidation schemes that exploit identity deception to pressure victims and extract money.
A court has cancelled the bail of an accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case after a petition was filed by the Koyilandy Circle Inspector. The accused is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode, adding a medical dimension to a case that remains under close legal scrutiny.
Kozhikode district is moving to place cyber help desks inside all police stations, creating dedicated support points for victims of online fraud, harassment and account compromise. The desks will function as independent wings focused exclusively on cybercrime guidance, a sign that local policing is adapting to the scale and speed of digital offences.
The Students’ Federation of India has claimed a strong showing in the latest college union elections in Kozhikode, saying it secured victories on 30 campuses. The result underscores the organisation’s continued influence in Kerala’s student politics, where campus contests often serve as a barometer of wider ideological strength and organisational reach.
Kozhikode has reported 161 confirmed measles cases and one death, prompting health authorities to intensify preventive measures and widen vaccination coverage. Officials said the response will be strengthened in the coming days with support from other government departments, underscoring concerns about gaps in immunisation and outbreak control.
The cardiology department at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, is operating under a severe staffing deficit, with only eight doctors on the rolls against a sanctioned strength of 14. One of the available doctors has already been deployed on a working arrangement basis to Government Medical College Hospital, Wayanad, further tightening the unit’s capacity. The shortage raises fresh concerns over continuity of care in a high-demand specialty that handles time-sensitive cardiac emergencies.
Relatives of a 49-year-old woman from Vadakara have accused the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital of medical negligence after she died following complications from a uterus removal surgery. The allegation has intensified scrutiny of patient safety and accountability at one of Kerala’s major government referral hospitals.
Kozhikode has administered the HPV vaccine to 13,505 girls in a significant public health push aimed at preventing cervical cancer and strengthening adolescent immunisation coverage. The scale of the drive underscores the growing policy emphasis on preventive healthcare, school-linked outreach, and early intervention in women’s health.
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