Palakkad
-
New train on Palakkad-Pollachi route gets Centre's nod, India Railways to run service toon
India | Mar 06, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTIn a Facebook post, Gopi, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, expressed gratitude to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw "for sympathetically considering the matter and taking prompt action for the convenience of the passengers".
-
VIDEO: Heroic delivery boy, locals rescue passengers from blazing bus in Kerala's Palakkad district
India | Feb 18, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTIn the midst of the pandemonium, an online delivery worker passing by stepped up as the unexpected savior, eyeing the stranded passengers and delivering a forceful kick that demolished the jammed front door.
-
Over 100 boxes of explosives seized from pickup van near Kerala's Palakkad Medical College
India | Feb 05, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTKerala Police seized more than 100 boxes of gelatin sticks and detonators hidden under a watermelon load in a pickup van near Palakkad. The driver attempted to flee but was caught and is now facing charges under the Explosive Substances Act.
-
Woman performs namaz in middle of busy road in Kerala's Palakkad, detained | Video
India | Jan 29, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTSeveral motorists and pedestrians attempted to persuade her to move to a safer spot, but their efforts proved unsuccessful. South City police soon reached the scene and took the woman into custody to prevent any untoward incident.
-
Kerala: Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil sent to 14-day judicial custody; BJP, DYFI launch protest
India | Jan 11, 2026, 06:41 PM ISTPolice have registered the case based on a complaint by a woman who alleged sexual assault, rape on the promise of marriage and forced abortion.
-
Palakkad Municipality Election Results 2025: Full list of ward-wise winners and parties
India | Dec 13, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTPalakkad Municipality Election results 2025: In the 2020 elections, Palakkad Municipality had 52 wards, of which the BJP won 28, the CPI M secured 7, the Congress 10, the IUML 4, Independents 2 and the WPI 1.
-
Palakkad Municipality Election Results 2025 LIVE: BJP retains stronghold with 25 wards, UDF wins 17
India | Dec 13, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTPalakkad Municipality had 52 wards in 2020. The BJP won 28, while the CPI-M won 7, the Congress 10, the IUML 4, Independents 2, and the WPI 1.
-
Kerala local body election results: 73.69% turnout sets stage for 'power shifts' across 1,199 bodies
India | Dec 13, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTKerala local body election results 2025: Counting will start at 8 am on December 13 across 244 centres and 14 collectorates, kicking off with postal ballots. EVM control units exit strong rooms under heavy security, feeding live booth-level trends to the SEC portal.
-
Rahul Mamkootathil, Kerala Congress MLA, expelled amid rape allegations, anticipatory bail rejected
India | Dec 04, 2025, 05:35 PM ISTFollowing a survivor's complaint, police registered an FIR against Mamkootathil alleging sexual assault, rape under the guise of marriage, and forced abortion. The case was initially filed at Nedumangad Valiyamala Police Station but later transferred to Nemom Police Station.
-
School holiday declared in Kerala’s three districts on Wednesday as IMD predicts heavy rains
Education | Oct 21, 2025, 08:05 PM ISTKerala school holiday: The holiday in three districts will apply to all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, nurseries, central schools, CBSE and ICSE schools and madrasas.
-
Kerala man booked for chopping off pitbull's legs, locals claim dog has history of attacking people
India | Sep 03, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTKerala dog attack case: In Mundur town of Palakkad district, a man named Rajesh has been booked under the Animal Cruelty Act after allegedly chopping off the legs of a pitbull. Locals claim the dog had turned aggressive, attacked people, and killed another pet.
-
Obscene conduct row: Congress suspends Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from party amid outrage
India | Aug 25, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTThe action against Mamkootathil came amid increasing protests and public demands for his resignation. Mamkootathil had earlier stepped down from his role as the State President of the Youth Congress following the allegations.
-
Kerala: Ruckus in Palakkad Municipal Council over naming disabled centre after RSS leader | Video
India | Apr 29, 2025, 03:37 PM ISTChaos erupted in the Palakkad Municipal Corporation meeting as Congress and Left parties clashed with the BJP over naming a disabled centre after RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar, leading to physical altercations and property damage.
-
Kerala Bypolls Results 2024: Congress' Rahul Mamkootathil wins Palakkad Assembly seat
India | Nov 23, 2024, 10:37 PM ISTKerala Bypolls Results 2024: According to the Election Commission of India, Mamkootathil secured 58,389 votes as against BJP's C Krishnakumar, who garnered 39,549 votes.
-
Rising temperatures in Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in Palakkad district | India TV News
News | May 01, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an orange alert for Palakkad district of Kerala for the second consecutive day due to the possibility of a heatwave there till May 2.
-
Heatwave Alert: Drinking tea, coffee and alcohol in summer can be harmful, expert reveals!
News | May 01, 2024, 10:15 AM ISTMany states of the country are experiencing scorching heat. People are taking various measures to escape the heat. Meanwhile, the Central Government has issued an advisory to the people regarding food and drink.
-
PM Modi continues BJP's outreach in South, hold rallies in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Politics | Mar 19, 2024, 11:47 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held an election rally in Tamil Nadu's Salem, a day after he held a roadshow in Coimbatore. In Salem, he was joined by BJP's alliance partner PMK founder S Ramadoss. He also held a roadshow in Kerala's Palakkad to boost support for BJP in the south.
-
Kerala: 2-year-old boy suffers injuries after being attacked by stray dog in Palakkad
India | Sep 27, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTKerala stray dog attack: The blood test of the toddler was done and other procedures were going on at the hospital in Palakkad district. A portion of the child's right ear was bitten off by a street dog. The stray dog menace has been a very serious concern in many districts of Kerala.
-
NIA arrests PFI member accused of killing RSS leader Srinivasan in Kerala
India | May 17, 2023, 08:54 PM ISTThe accused, Saheer KV, was absconding since the crime and was carrying a reward of Rs 4,00,000. An NIA Fugitive Tracking Team tracked him to a relative's house in Palakkad district and arrested him.
-
Kerala: 9 killed, 38 injured after tourist bus hits state transport bus in Palakkad
India | Oct 06, 2022, 12:21 PM ISTPalakkad bus accident: The accident occurred at around 11.30 pm on Wednesday, an officer of the Vadakkenchery police station said.