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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 12:55 AM IST

Kerala CM Flags Hurdles in Kannur Airport Runway Expansion as Land Acquisition Stalls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cited unresolved hurdles in the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport, where a land acquisition notification was issued in 2017 but the process has yet to begin in earnest. The plan to acquire 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur is under review after officials questioned the site’s suitability for runway expansion and affected residents rejected the rehabilitation package.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:29 PM IST

Food Safety Department Files Case Against Kannur Outlet After Bacteria Found in Cocktail Sample

Kerala’s Food Safety Department has filed a case against a food outlet in Kannur after laboratory analysis reportedly found bacterial contamination in a cocktail sample. The action followed testing at the Regional Analytical Laboratory in Malaparamba, Kozhikode, underscoring heightened regulatory scrutiny of food and beverage hygiene in the state. The case adds to growing concerns over compliance standards in the hospitality sector, where even isolated contamination findings can trigger enforcement, reputational damage, and broader questions about inspection practices.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 06:09 AM IST

GST Council to Examine 18% Levy on UPI Merchant Fees as October 7 Meeting Nears

The GST Council is set to review the tax treatment of merchant fees linked to UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 at its October 7 meeting, according to a report. The discussion comes as the government proposes a 0.4% merchant discount rate, capped at Rs 300, from October 15, with the fee treated as a taxable service and merchants allowed to claim input tax credit.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Australian Producer Victor Van Vugt Makes Malayalam Cinema Debut with 'Tharkkam'

Australian sound producer Victor Van Vugt, known for his work with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and other international acts, is entering Malayalam cinema with the film 'Tharkkam'. His first visit to India has also become a creative immersion in Kerala’s sonic landscape, marking a notable cross-border collaboration for the regional industry.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:04 PM IST)

CPI(M) Engineered Unrest as Diversion, Says Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh

Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh has accused the CPI(M) of orchestrating unrest as a diversionary tactic, alleging a coordinated political conspiracy behind the violence at a Youth Congress rally in Thiruvananthapuram. He also said his official vehicle was attacked nearly 10 times across Kannur and Kasaragod, underscoring what he described as a pattern of intimidation against political opponents.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:23 PM IST)

Keralam Minister O.J. Janeesh Accuses CPI(M) of Orchestrating Unrest as Diversion, Says His Vehicle Was Ambushed Repeatedly

Keralam Minister O.J. Janeesh has accused the CPI(M) of engineering unrest as a diversionary tactic, alleging a coordinated political conspiracy behind the violence at a Youth Congress rally in Thiruvananthapuram. He also said his official vehicle was ambushed nearly 10 times across Kannur and Kasaragod, underscoring what he described as a widening pattern of intimidation in politically sensitive districts.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:00 AM IST)

Kannur Researcher Tracks Pollutants from India to the Arctic

A GITAM researcher from Kannur has collected fjord water and glacier meltwater in Svalbard as part of the Indian Arctic Expedition 2026-27, examining how organic pollutants change in ice and move into the sea. The work adds an Indian scientific lens to a fast-warming polar region where melting ice is increasingly linked to the redistribution of contaminants across marine ecosystems.

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Entities frequently referenced alongside Kannur:

New Delhi(3)Youth Congress(2)Thiruvananthapuram(2)KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell(2)Kasaragod(2)Kannur Corporation(2)