Kozhikode Headlines: Major Updates for January 5, 2026
Get the latest from Kozhikode today! Essential updates on civic affairs, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
Get the latest from Kozhikode today! Essential updates on civic affairs, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
A tragic accident in Kerala's Kozhikode saw a lorry carrying beer bottles overturn, killing the driver. The incident caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full details.
A tragic road accident in Bengaluru's Nagarabhavi area claims the life of biker Prakash MD. The incident occurred near Male Mahadeshwara Temple late Saturday night. Read more about the fatal crash and road safety concerns.
A tragic accident on the Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Sriperumbudur claimed two lives. The cargo van hit a parked lorry. One injured survivor is stable. Read for details.
A tragic accident on Chamba-Tissa road claims lives of a couple. One injured rushed to hospital. Police investigation underway. Read for details and safety reminders.
A young man and his cousin died after a truck fell on their bike near Trimbakeshwar. The victims were on a pilgrimage. Read the full details of the tragic Nashik road accident.
Two young men, Rajkumar Yadav (23) and Nitish Kumar Yadav (24), died on the spot after their speeding motorcycle hit a tree in Supaul. Police are investigating the fatal road accident.
Mumbai police confirm the Bhandup accident was caused by driver error. The BEST bus driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, leading to four fatalities. Full details inside.
A footwear manufacturing unit in Malappuram's Aravankara was destroyed in a major fire on Friday. 11 fire tenders fought for 6 hours to control the blaze. Suspected cause is a short circuit.
A major fire destroyed a plastic waste processing unit in Thamarassery, Kozhikode. No injuries reported as 75 workers were off-site. Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours. Read the full report.
Reshma, 32, wife of Jinesh P Sukumaran who was found dead in Israel, dies in Kozhikode hospital. The couple leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter. Read the full tragic story.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will deliver the keynote address at the Kerala Literature Festival 2026 in Kozhikode from Jan 22-25. Get the details.
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
A stunning new public sculpture, 'Space Walk', has been inaugurated on Kozhikode's beachfront, blending art, science, and local heritage. Discover this landmark addition to the city's cultural landscape.
Two Congress MLAs from Wayanad launched a protest demanding urgent solutions to chronic traffic jams on Thamarassery ghat road, highlighting risks to patients and tourism. Read about their demands.
Kunduparambil Vineesh, convicted in the Drishya murder case, escapes from Kuthiravattom mental health centre. Police launch manhunt as victim's family fears for safety. Read the latest details.
Kozhikode City Police arrests two more accused in the sexual assault case of a 16-year-old. The minor was allegedly drugged and assaulted in a city flat. Read the full details of the police investigation.
A 30-year-old man from Malappuram died after falling from the Venkulam viewpoint near Kozhikode airport. The area, popular for plane spotting, is known to be risky. Read more.
A tragic bus accident in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district has left 7 dead and 12 injured. The vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Kandakhal. Rescue operations are ongoing.
A tragic road accident in Belagavi's Raibag claims a 10-year-old boy's life and injures two students. The cement-laden truck toppled on a curve in Sirgur village. Read the full report.
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a BEST bus mows down pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup, killing four. Details on the tragic accident and police investigation.
A speeding truck hit an elderly couple's scooter in Kanpur's Sisamau, killing the woman on the spot. The driver fled, abandoning the vehicle in a no-entry zone. Read the full details.
Tragedy struck Mumbai's Bhandup area as a reversing BEST bus killed 4 pedestrians and injured 9 others on a busy road. Details on the horrific accident and ongoing investigation.
A BEST bus ploughed into pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup area, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The driver is in custody. Get the latest updates on this tragic accident.
Shashi Tharoor hosts the curtain raiser for KLF 2026, with Germany as guest nation. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann praises Kerala as India's literary heart. Festival dates: Jan 21-25 at Kozhikode Beach.
The house of an LDF block panchayat member in Kozhikode was attacked with stones and a steel bomb found after she voted for UDF in the president election. Read about the political fallout and police case.
Muneera (31) dies in Kozhikode hospital days after her husband attacked her with a machete. Police upgrade charges to murder. The couple had a history of domestic violence.
A woman in Kozhikode, Kerala, died from injuries after her husband attacked her with a dagger following a dispute over money. The tragic incident occurred on December 24. Read the full details.
Senior Congress leader N Subrahmanian arrested in Kozhikode for sharing alleged AI-generated image. UDF protests erupt. He was released, to appear for questioning Monday. Read full details.
IUML leader K M Shaji criticises Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for police action over an AI-generated image, alleging the CM's 'weakness' for gold is behind the Sabarimala theft case urgency. Read the full political controversy.