Kannur Municipal Corporation organized a training program for the Rapid Response Team titled 'Rescue Kannur.' The event, held at the Jawaharlal Stadium, was inaugurated by MP K.C. Venugopal. The MP remarked that organizing a training program for a response team on such a comprehensive scale serves as a model for other local self-government institutions. The training was organized for 20 selected rapid rescue members from each ward of the Corporation. A novel experience for the participants was the practical training on various scientific disaster management methods, which was demonstrated with the help of a massive LED screen set up at the stadium.

The program was presided over by Mayor Adv. P. Indira. MLAs Adv. T.O. Mohanan and K.V. Sumesh were the guests of honor. Deputy Mayor K.P. Tahir, Standing Committee Chairpersons Adv. Lisha Deepak, Risham Thana, Sreeja Madathil, Rijil Makkutti, Shameema Teacher, Muhammadali V.K., Adv. Sona Jayaram, and Fire and Rescue Station Officer Arun Bhaskar spoke at the event. The training session was conducted by Pavithran, Station House Officer of the Kannur District Fire Office.