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Kochi Considers RAY Flats for Konthuruthy Canal Residents
Kochi Corporation explores rehabilitating 129 Konthuruthy Canal families to Fort Kochi RAY flats after High Court order. Funding hurdles and resident reluctance pose major challenges.
Varanasi's SSPG Hospital to become 500-bed super-speciality hub
CM Yogi Adityanath's cabinet approves Rs 351.48 crore upgrade for Varanasi's SSPG Hospital into a 500-bed multi super-speciality facility. Project to be completed in 4 years, easing healthcare burden in the region.
Kochi Metro Phase II Race Against Time for June Launch
Kochi Metro struggles to meet its June 30 deadline for the Pink Line's first stretch to Infopark. Delays in funding and civil works cast doubt on timely completion, impacting thousands of tech commuters. Read more.
UDF Wins All Kochi Corp Committees Unopposed
The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
Maharaja's College Chemistry Dept's WWII Role & Alumni Meet
Discover how Maharaja's College chemistry labs became a WWII pharmacy. As the college marks 150 years, its chemistry department reunites alumni shaping India's science & society. Read more.
Kochi's 1-Month Plan to Fight Mosquito Menace
Kochi Corporation launches a scientific mosquito control plan with spraying and fogging. Mayor Minimol also addresses waste fee hike and Konthuruthy canal rehabilitation. Key meeting set for Dec 12.
Kochi Headlines: Major Updates for January 6, 2026
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Kochi today. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Aluva Police Probe Two High-Value House Burglaries in Kochi
Aluva police investigate two major house burglaries in Kochi where locked homes were targeted, with valuables worth over Rs 7.6 lakh stolen. Read about the cases and police response.
Hoax Bomb Threat to Kochi Banks, Probe Launched
Two City Union Bank branches in Kochi received hoax bomb threats via email on Monday, claiming to be from CPI (Maoist). Police and bomb squads conducted searches but found nothing suspicious. Read the full story.
Kochi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
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Maharaja's College 150th Year Alumni Meet in Kochi
Maharaja's College in Kochi celebrated its 150th anniversary with a heartwarming alumni reunion. Generations of graduates, from the 1958 batch to the latest, shared memories and emotions. Read about this nostalgic gathering.
Woman delivers baby in car at Kochi hospital emergency
A 21-year-old woman from Kannur gave birth to a baby boy inside a car at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi. Emergency doctor Dr. Adil Ashraf conducted the swift delivery. Mother and newborn are stable.
Kochi News Today: Major Updates You Need to Know
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Kochi on January 4, 2026. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Prepaid Auto Fares Hiked in Kochi After 5 Years
Prepaid autorickshaw fares from Kochi's major transit hubs increase by Rs 10-20. Learn about the new rates, driver challenges, and why the service is declining. Get the full story.
Vypeen-Fort Kochi Ferry Route Faces Passenger Uproar
Frustration mounts on Kochi's vital Vypeen-Fort ferry route as passengers blame KSINC mismanagement. Calls grow for Kochi Corporation to take direct control of Ro-Ro services. Read the full story.
Kochi Row Over Biomedical Waste Collection Charges
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Meerut Hospital Death: Family Alleges Push, Hospital Says Suicide
A 45-year-old patient died after falling from Lokpriya Hospital in Meerut. Family alleges he was pushed by staff, while hospital claims it was suicide. Police are investigating.
Kochi News Today: Major Updates You Shouldn't Miss
Stay ahead with the latest from Kochi on Jan 3, 2026. Get key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
Kochi's Thammanam-Pullepady Road Project Moves Ahead
Kerala govt approves land acquisition for Kochi's crucial 4km east-west corridor. Project aims to ease city congestion after decades of delay. Read details on compensation & timeline.
Kochi Woman Dies After Childbirth, Family Alleges Negligence
A 30-year-old woman died days after delivering her second child at a private hospital in North Paravur. Her family alleges medical negligence and severe bleeding. Police have registered a case of unnatural death.
First Heart Transplant at Kerala District Hospital Saves Life
A 22-year-old Nepali woman's condition improves after a historic heart transplant at Kochi's Ernakulam General Hospital, the first such surgery at a district-level government facility in India.
Kochi: Man Injured as KSRTC Bus Jolts on Bridge
A 55-year-old man sustained head injuries after a Guruvayur-Punaloor KSRTC bus jolted on Kumbalam bridge. The incident occurred Friday night. Read for details on the accident and passenger condition.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale Sees 1.6 Lakh Footfall in 20 Days
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025-26 has drawn over 160,000 visitors in its first 20 days, with a city-wide spread across historic venues. Discover the art phenomenon reshaping Kochi's cultural landscape.
Kochi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Kochi for January 2, 2026. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic advisories, weather conditions, and key administrative developments.
Two killed in Vypeen bike crash after New Year celebrations
Two young men, Vaishnav (21) and Smith (20), died in a tragic bike accident in Vypeen, Kochi, shortly after New Year celebrations. Police have registered a case. Read the full details.
Kochi Metro's Historic New Year Ridership Hits 1.61 Lakh
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd achieved its highest-ever single-day ridership of 1,61,683 passengers on New Year's Day across its integrated network. Discover how seamless connectivity and extended services created history.
Kochi: 8 drug cases, 116 drunk driving cases on NYE
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Mob Violence at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital Over Patient Death
Relatives of a woman declared dead on arrival at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital vandalized the emergency ward. Police have booked the husband and others for rioting. Details inside.
Kochi Water Metro Sets New Daily Ridership Record
Kochi Water Metro sees record-breaking festive ridership, hitting 17,058 passengers in a single day. Daily averages surge as tourists flock to Fort Kochi for Christmas and New Year events. Read more.
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