A century-old clock tower at Kerala's Kozhikode railway station collapsed after heavy rainfall on Thursday morning. No injuries were reported. Authorities are assessing the site as heavy rains continue across parts of Kerala.

 Kerala: 100-year-old Kozhikode Railway clock tower collapses after heavy rain

Kerala has issued a high alert after a Shigella outbreak in Kozhikode district led to more than 126 confirmed cases and the death of a four-year-old child. Health authorities have deployed rapid response teams and intensified surveillance in affected areas, including Peruvayal and Kuttikkattoor. Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, or poor hygiene practices. Children under five years of age are particularly vulnerable to severe complications. In this video, we explain the outbreak, symptoms to watch for, preventive measures, and the steps being taken by health officials to contain the spread.


Keralam Shigella Outbreak: What is Shigella Infection; How Does It Occur

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Bizarre incident at the Kozhikode Medical College in Kerala a doctor performed surgery on a child's tongue instead of her finger. Following the controversy that sparked was sparked by mistake the doctor was suspended.

Kerala doctor operates on child's tongue instead of her finger

Two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, have been added to the prestigious list of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The cities featured among other 55 new cities from around the world and were added to the list on Tuesday.

Gwalior, Kozhikode join UNESCO's list of creative cities

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in this north Kerala district, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions on Thursday and Friday.

India's Kerela ups Nipah virus surveillance

Multiple places in the world have previously reported Nipah virus cases. However, Kerala's Kozhikode has often been the most vulnerable. Watch this video to find out why.

Nipah outbreak: Why is Kerala's Kozhikode district vulnerable to infections?

The alert of a virus is issued in India. Nipah Virus enters Kerala's Kozhikode. Will there be another outbreak of the virus?

Nipah alert in Kerala's Kozhikode. Should you be worried?

Three people lost their lives and several others suffered burn injuries after an unidentified person set his co-passengers on fire after pouring inflammable oil on them inside Alapuzha-Kannur Express' D-1 coach around 9.

Kerala: Man sets co-passengers on fire in train, 3 killed

The probe report regarding the crash of the Air India flight in Kerala's Kozhikode said that the actions of the pilot resulted in the crash of the airplane.

Probe report on crash of the Air India flight in Kerala's Kozhikode out

Fifty-six passengers, who had suffered injuries in the Kozhikode plane crash, have been discharged from various hospitals after obtaining complete fitness, according to Air India Express.

56 passengers injured in Kozhikode plane crash discharged

Aviation regulator DGCA had issued a show-cause notice to the director of the Kozhikode airport on July 11 last year after it found "various critical safety lapses", officials said on Saturday.

DGCA had issued notice to Kozhikode airport in July, 2019 over critical safety lapses

As rains continue to wreak havoc in Kerala, the death toll has gone up to 102, Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) informed on Wednesday. KSDMA has released a district-wise data between August 8 and August 14 till 3 pm in which it stated that 59 people were still missing across the rain-ravaged state while 35 injured due to flood-related incidents.

Death toll mounts to 102 in flood-hit Kerala

The Thamarassery Police in Kozhikode district said that the bodies of four persons who died in landslides at 5 am on Thursday have been recovered.

Four killed due to heavy rains, landslides in Kozhikode district 

Dr R S Gopakumar, Health Officer of Kozhikode corporation, took the responsibility of handling 12 bodies, whose final journey was supervised by him

With relatives staying away, Kerala doctor performs last rites of Nipah virus victims

Locals in Kochi believe that unnecessary panic has been spread through various sections of the media, which in turn, is disrupting tourism in the region

Kerala: Nipah virus hampers tourism, locals blame media

It is said that sudden onset of fever, headache, muscle pain and vomiting are the early symptoms of the virus

Himachal Pradesh issues advisory on Nipah scare

The deceased, V Moosa, 61, had been battling for his life for the past few days and was on ventilator support, Kozhikode district medical officer, Dr Jayasree E, told reporters

Nipah virus claims one more life in Kerala, death toll now at 11

The virus has so far killed 11 people in Kerala. The World Health Organisation says there is no vaccine

Two suspected cases of Nipah virus reported from Karnataka

The Nipah virus is a newly-emerging zoonosis, a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. There is no vaccine at the moment, for humans or animals

Kerala put on high alert after rare Nipah virus kills 9

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