Calicut Press Club is the nerve centre of all media activities, both print and electronic. The Calicut Press Club, eversince its inception on 16th September 1970 when the then Chief Minister late C. Achutha Menon had laid the foundation stone has been spearheading the media function in this region. Began with around 70 members in the roll, this Press Club over the years has grown up to be a very prestigious and alert media center in the state with a present membership of over 224.