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Kannur, formerly known in English as Cannanore, is a city and a municipal corporation in the state of Kerala, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Kannur district and situated 274 kilometres (170 mi) north of the major port city and commercial hub Kochi and 137 kilometres (85 mi) south of the major port city and a commercial hub, Mangalore. During the period of British colonial rule in India, when Kannur was a part of the Malabar District, the city was known as Cannanore. Kannur is the sixth largest urban agglomeration in Kerala. As of 2011 census, Kannur Municipal Corporation, the local body which administers mainland area of city, had a population of 232,486.
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Weather Update: IMD issues orange alert in landslide-hit Wayanad, heavy rainfall predicted in other districts of KeralaThe weather department predicted heavy rainfall (7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours) to very heavy rainfall (12 cm to 20 cm in 24 hours) in one or two places in Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kannur on Wednesday, and..DNA - Published | |
PM Modi to visit landslide-affected areas in Kerala's Wayanad todayOfficials said Modi will reach Kannur around 11 am and then undertake an aerial survey of the landslides-affected area in Wayanad.DNA - Published | |
Weather update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in several states, light showers in Delhi-NCR; check full forecastThe IMD issued a red alert for Malappuram, Kannur and Kasaragod in Kerala and an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad. Schools and colleges across six districts in..DNA - Published | |
Kerala CM admits to repeated instances of bomb blasts in some areas of KannurKerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed the state assembly, acknowledging recent bomb blasts in Kannur district and emphasizing police efforts to investigate and prevent such incidents...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kerala Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full List of Winner and Loser Candidates Will Be Announced SoonThe 2024 Lok Sabha election in Kerala features prominent candidates from major political parties across various constituencies. Rajmohan Unnithan from the Congress is contesting in Kasaragod, while..DNA - Published | |
Can't keep a determined woman down, shows Kerala's 1st woman toddy tapperToddy, the fermented sap of coconut flowers, is a favourite of Kerala tipplers, who are mostly men. As are most toddy tappers. Till C Sheeja (40) joined the trade in 2019. A resident of Panniyode, near..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul Gandhi not beyond reproach: Kerala CM backs AnvarAnvar's comments, made just three days before the second phase of voting for all 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, garnered support from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan despite facing criticism from the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul's opponent Annie has just one criminal case against herCPI candidate Annie Raja, contesting against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, has a 2023 criminal case in Imphal. She and her spouse hold significant movable and immovable assets, including agricultural land..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Defence Ministry denied landing permission for Rahul Gandhi's aircraft at Naval airport: CongressThe Congress alleged on Friday that the Ministry of Defence denied landing permission for an aircraft carrying party leader Rahul Gandhi at the Naval airport here. Ernakulam DCC president Mohammed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
State chief minister Vijayan slams Centre over 'stalled' development of airports in north KeralaKerala chief minister criticises Centre for lack of development at Kannur and Karipur airports. Expatriates demand comprehensive development of these airports. Challenges faced by expatriates related..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Two families, continents apart, bond over Xmas cake and sweet memoriesA family from Suffolk, England, has a unique connection to a bakery in Kannur, Kerala. The Brown family's ancestors ran a cinnamon plantation in Kannur in the 1800s and had a special Christmas cake..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD weather update: Heavy rain predicted in these 4 districts, check latest forecast hereThe districts where the orange alert is in place are Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kannur and Kasaragod.DNA - Published | |
Fresh incident of stone pelting on train reported in KeralaThe window pane of a Mumbai-bound express train was damaged in a stone-pelting incident in Kerala. The Netravati Express, however, continued its journey without any reported injuries. Stone-pelting on..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi-bound Air India flight forced to land in Kannur after bird strikeThe flight with 135 passengers on board had taken off from Kozhikode and landed in Kannur after a bird hit.DNA - Published |
PFI hartal: Stone pelting, sporadic incidents of violence in KeralaSporadic incidents of violence were reported in various parts of Kerala as the hartal called by Popular Front of India was under way in the state on Friday. Stones were pelted at state-run buses in..IndiaTimes - Published | HC stays appointment of CM aide's wife at Kannur varsityIndiaTimes - Published |
NIA court convicts trio in Kannur IS caseIndiaTimes - Published | Congress leader K V Thomas receives rousing reception from CPM workers at KannurIndiaTimes - Published |
