Kochi Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Stay ahead with the latest from Kochi! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
Stay ahead with the latest from Kochi! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
Schools across Kochi ushered in the Christmas season with vibrant celebrations, including carol competitions, plays, and cultural performances, fostering togetherness among students. Discover the festive highlights.
Kochi's disaster authority orders closure of 12 commercial establishments in Methar Bazaar for lacking fire safety and electrical compliance. Read the full list and details.
Govt Medical College Hospital in Kochi offers crucial cancer diagnosis and immunohistochemistry tests at very low rates, helping around 1300 patients yearly. Learn about this vital healthcare initiative.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal conducted a surprise inspection of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, ordering a 24-hour OPD and immediate improvements to patient care and facilities.
Kochi traders report a 10% sales surge this festive season. LED lights, gifts, and plum cakes lead demand, while garments lag. Discover the key trends driving Kochi's holiday economy.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, interacting with patients and reviewing facilities. See the details of her visit and key directives.
Actor Vinayakan suffers shoulder injury while filming an action sequence for 'Aadu 3'. Doctors advise 6 weeks rest, impacting the epic fantasy film's schedule. Details inside.
South African artist Dineo Seshee Bopape's installation 'Mme Mmu, Bhumi Bhumi' at Kochi-Muziris Biennale invites quiet reflection on humanity's bond with soil. Visit Island Warehouse to experience it.
Congress resolves Kochi mayor impasse: V K Minimol (I Group) gets first term, Shiny Mathew (A Group) the second. Deputy mayor post also shared. Election on Dec 26.
The 42nd Cochin Flower Show, one of South India's largest, is now open at Marine Drive. Explore 50,000 sq ft of floral wonders, including rare orchids, adeniums, and free workshops. Visit until Jan 4!
The Kochi Biennale Foundation's Island Mural Project is turning Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into vibrant public art spaces. Featuring works by Aravani Art Project, Osheen Siva, and more, it runs until March 31, 2026. Explore the stories!
A shocking video shows a doctor violently hitting a patient at Shimla's Kamla Nehru Hospital. Authorities have ordered a probe into the incident that occurred on December 21, 2025.
A Nepali girl undergoes a successful heart transplant at Kochi's Government General Hospital, marking the first such procedure at a district-level government hospital in India. Read the inspiring story.
Newly elected councillors in Kochi corporation and municipalities were sworn in on Sunday. The election for Kochi mayor is scheduled for Friday, with several contenders in the fray. Key local bodies also prepare to select their chairpersons.
Curator Nikhil Chopra discusses the Kochi-Muziris Biennale's focus on dynamic art, dismantling hierarchies, and creating a collective, immersive experience with the city of Kochi. Discover why unfinished works are part of the vision.
The 2024 Kochi-Muziris Biennale, curated by K.J. Suresh, opens on Dec 12. This edition focuses on local narratives with global resonance, featuring over 90 artists. Explore India's premier contemporary art event.
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
District Collector Priyanka G directs officials to complete the pending 175m stretch of Mullassery Canal in five months using precast tech. Review meeting also covers other Operation Breakthrough projects. Read more.
BMW India partners with Kochi Biennale Foundation for the sixth time, presenting the 2024-25 Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Discover the fusion of art, culture, and innovation from Dec 12, 2024, to Apr 10, 2025.
A 70-year-old retired teacher was found dead in a pool of blood inside her Kochi residence. Police are investigating the brutal murder that has shocked the local community.
A man returning from UAE was abducted at gunpoint from Kochi airport & robbed. Police suspect gold smuggling racket involvement. Separate drug, currency seizures reported. Read for details.
Kochi's crucial sewage treatment project faces further delays as costs escalate from Rs 1,300 crore to Rs 1,700 crore. Read about the reasons and impact on the city's urban regeneration.
Kochi authorities launch immediate & long-term measures after pipeline bursts disrupt water supply. 60 tankers deployed, new coordination plans & pipeline relocation ordered. Details inside.
Pipe bursts linked to Kochi Metro works disrupt drinking water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & nearby areas. Residents forced to hire private tankers as authorities struggle to fix the issue. Read more.
A violent clash between two groups inside Ferozepur's civil hospital trauma ward caused panic. Staff observed a strike, demanding better security. Police vow strict action.
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj suspends dialysis services for 24 hours for deep cleaning and technical checks to ensure infection-free patient care. Details inside.
A fire broke out in the OT of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Rewa, during a caesarean. The mother was saved, but the stillborn infant's body was partially charred. Hospital initiates probe.
Back-to-back pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro work disrupt water supply to Kaloor, Edappally & other areas. KWA races to repair, while protests erupt. Details inside.
KMRL MD Loknath Behera announces a detailed study for Water Metro connectivity to Mattancherry and Fort Kochi, addressing merchant demands for better ferry services and dredging. Read more.