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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nipah: Containment zone restrictions lifted in Malappuram district
Kozhikode: With no new Nipah cases reported in the district since the death of an 18-year-old girl due to the virus infection on July 1, the Malappuram district administration on Thursday lifted the containment zone restrictions enforced in 20 wards across four panchayats in the district. Malappuram district collector V R Vinod last week enforced containment zone restrictions in 13 wards of Makkaraparamba panchayat, two wards of Kootilangadi panchayat, one ward of Mankada panchayat and four wards of Kuruva panchayat. The other general restrictions imposed in the district have also been lifted as no new case was reported in the district. People in containment zones were asked to avoid gatherings. Shops and business establishments, except medical shops, were asked to function only from 8am to 6pm and all educational institutions within the containment zones were asked to remain closed. Also, as part of general curbs in the district, people were advised to avoid social gatherings as far as possible and wear face masks while venturing out and while in gatherings.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nipah scare resurfaces in Malappuram as containment zones declared in 20 wards
Kozhikode: With Nipah scare resurfacing in Malappuram following the death of an 18-year-old girl hailing from Makkaraparamba, govt authorities have enforced containment zones in 20 wards spread across Makkaraparamba, Kootilangadi, Kuruva and Mankada grama panchayats. Malappuram district collector V R Vinod said containment zone restrictions would be imposed in wards 1-13 of Makkaraparamba panchayat, wards 11 and 15 of Kootilangadi panchayat, ward 14 of Mankada panchayat and wards 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Kuruva panchayat. People in containment zones have been asked to avoid gatherings. Shops and business establishments, except medical shops, are to function only from 8am to 6pm. All educational institutions within the containment zones should remain closed. As part of general curbs in the district, people have been advised to avoid social gatherings as far as possible and wear face masks while venturing out and during gatherings. Route map released: Health department released the route map of the 18-year-old girl, who died at Meitha hospital in Kozhikode on July 1, with timestamps on her locations and travel since June 23 when she developed fever and other symptoms. According to the route map, the girl developed fever and headache on June 23 and remained in her house by taking self-medication on June 24. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo On June 25, she went to the Makkaraparamba mini clinic along with her mother in an autorickshaw at 12 noon and returned home in half an hour. On June 26, she went back to the Makkaraparamba mini clinic in an autorickshaw at 9am and proceeded to Malappuram cooperative hospital in an autorickshaw and then to Kottakkal MIMS hospital in a private vehicle where she was admitted to the ICCU in the afternoon. She was shifted to the MICU on June 27. On June 28, the patient was shifted in a mobile ICU ambulance to Meitra hospital, Kozhikode where she died on July 1. Her funeral was held at Makkaraparamba Juma Masjid on July 2. The health department has asked people who were present at the locations during the specified times to contact the helpline numbers (0483 2735010, 0483 2735020). Meanwhile, Kozhikode DMO K K Rajaram said the patient did not have any public contact in Kozhikode.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Counting begins at 8am on Monday; 75.25% turnout
Kozhikode/T'puram: Election Commission revised Nilambur bypoll's voter turnout to 75.25%, with 1,74,667 of the 2,32,057 registered voters casting their votes. This includes 81,007 men, 93,658 women and two transgender persons. The polling percentages across local bodies are as follows: Nilambur municipality (76.5), Karulayi (76.7), Pothukallu (76.6), Edakkara (75.3), Chungathara (75.3), Amarambalam (75), Moothedam (74.9) and Vazhikkadavu (73.2). In comparison, the voter turnout in the 2021 assembly election was 76.7% and 78.8% in 2016. Chief electoral officer Rathan U Kelkar said the strongroom where the EVMs are stored will be opened at 7:30am on Monday in the presence of candidates' agents. Vote counting will begin at 8 am at Chungathara Marthoma Higher Secondary School. The counting process will involve 14 tables for EVM votes and five tables for postal and service ballots. The counting will take place in 19 rounds, starting with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes. To ensure accuracy, VVPAT slips from five randomly selected booths will be cross-verified with the corresponding EVM results. The Perinthalmanna sub-collector, who is also the returning officer, will lead the process. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In total, 123 officials have been deployed, including 29 counting supervisors, assistants, micro observers, support staff and seven assistant returning officers. After polling ended on Thursday, officials transported EVMs from 263 polling stations to Chungathara and sealed them in a strongroom in the presence of political party representatives, the election observer and other officials. Collector VR Vinod, returning officer Apoorva Tripathi, political representatives and the election observer supervised the Form-17 verification and randomization of counting personnel to ensure transparency. Security at the counting centre has been strengthened with the deployment of central forces, state armed police and local police.
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Nilambur Assembly By-election sees 70.76% voter turnout by 5 PM
Malappuram (Kerala) [India], June 19 (ANI): The Nilambur Assembly by-election in Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 70.76% as of 5 PM, according to data from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala. The polling process has been reported to be smooth, with robust arrangements to ensure a fair and secure election. Malappuram District Collector VR Vinod, overseeing the by-election, stated, 'We have identified 14 booths as critical polling stations, including three located inside forest areas. Additionally, 11 polling stations were designated as critical based on police inputs. Micro observers have been deployed at all critical polling stations, and webcasting has been arranged across all 263 polling stations to ensure transparency.' Vinod further noted that adequate police security has been deployed, and all officers are well-trained. 'Seven Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) developed minor issues but were promptly replaced. The polling process is proceeding smoothly without any major disruptions,' he added. The polling, conducted under tight security arrangements, is part of the AC-Bye Election 2025. Polling in Kerala's Nilambur started today at 7 am. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has fielded M Swaraj, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has fielded Aryadan Shoukath, while the BJP has fielded Adv. Mohan George is a candidate for the Nilambur Assembly constituency. United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukhath expressed confidence in a UDF victory for the constituency, saying that the state government has 'totally neglected Nilambur area,' with tribals not being rehabilitated and human-animal conflict increasing. Earlier, Kerala LoP and Congress MLA VD Satheesan also said that a UDF victory would mark the party's return to the state. Speaking to ANI, Satheesan said, 'This is a political contest, a direct fight between the UDF and the LDF. It is the semi-final leading up to the 2026 Assembly elections, and we are confident of winning by a significant margin. We see this as an opportunity to hold the Pinarayi government accountable, a government that has been in power for the past nine years.' The bypoll has been necessitated after the resignation of Left Democratic Front independent legislator PV Anvar, who later joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) after his acrimonious break-up with the ruling alliance. (ANI)
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 2.3 lakh to cast votes in Nilambur
Kozhikode: Over 2.3 lakh voters will vote in Nilambur byelection on June 19, said collector VR Vinod on Wednesday. He told the media that the final voter list has 1,13,613 men, 1,18,760 women and eight transgender voters. There are 7,787 first-time voters, 373 overseas voters and 324 service voters. In the area, 2,302 people with disabilities and 1,370 seniors over 85 can vote from home. Till date, 316 disabled and 938 seniors have applied. Home voting started on Monday for 1,254 approved voters and will continue until June 16. A total of 263 polling stations, including 59 new ones, will be set up for the byelection. Three booths are in tribal forest areas. Eleven booths in seven regions are seen as potentially problematic and 14, including three forest booths, are marked critical with extra security. All stations will have webcasting. There are 1,301 polling staff: 316 presiding officers, 975 polling workers and 10 micro observers. District police chief R Viswanadh said around 1,200 police personnel will be deployed, including one CISF and one AP battalion company. Special security measures under the Centre's 'Special Bandobast Scheme' are in place for Maoist-affected and sensitive areas. Polling will be held on June 19 and counting on June 23.
