Bank Holiday List for 22-28 December: 6 Days Off
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
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.
State-owned banks like Canara Bank and SBI are top picks for Dalal Street in 2025, outperforming private banks. The Nifty PSU Bank index surges 28%, driven by credit growth and strong asset quality. 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.
Banks in Sikkim are closed on December 20, 2025, for the Losoong harvest festival, creating a three-day weekend. Check the full list of 17 bank holidays across India for December 2025 here.
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.
A two-day free health camp will be held in Lucknow's Vikas Nagar on December 20-21, offering consultations, tests, and aids. The event honours former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth centenary.
A 23-year-old from Kolkata was allegedly duped by a man she met on a dating app. The accused, a bank employee from Aluva, absconded with her cash and jewellery. Police are investigating.
Two Indian Bank employees in Rajkot face charges for misappropriating pledged gold worth Rs 64 lakh. The accused, who controlled the locker keys, were transferred after an internal probe. Police investigation is ongoing.
Global markets brace for key decisions from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ. Dollar holds firm as UK inflation surprise boosts BOE rate cut bets. Trump hints at dovish future Fed chair. Full analysis inside.
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.
HDFC Bank subsidiaries get RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The move signals strong support for the lender. Read the full details here.
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.
Consecutive pipeline bursts near Kochi Metro viaduct in Kaloor disrupt drinking water supply to key areas. KWA repair delayed, sparking protests. Details on the crisis and official response inside.
Banks will be closed for four days next week from 8-14 Dec 2025, but only in specific states. Check the full list of holidays for SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI and online banking options.
Kochi district issues an average of 92 revenue recovery orders daily. Nearly half target bank loan defaulters, while others are for unpaid taxes. Learn the causes and impact.
The Sashastra Seema Bal's free medical camp at Sonepur Mela has provided treatment to over 5,100 visitors, offering screenings, medicines, and health education. Read about this vital public service initiative.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
Yes Bank and Union Bank of India set to join NSE's Nifty Bank index, expanding it to 14 stocks. New SEBI rules trigger $670M outflows from HDFC, ICICI Bank. Read the full analysis.
Kochi Corporation successfully implements major projects in waste management, housing renovation, and public spaces using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. See how councillors drove change.
Kinfra seeks PWD permission to restart the Aluva water treatment plant. Protests over Periyar River water shortage addressed with new regulator plan. Read the latest updates.
Greater Cochin Development Authority extends deadline for JLN Stadium renovation to Dec 20. The project aims to elevate the venue to international standards, potentially attracting major football matches to Kerala. Read the full update.
Learn how to open a bank account online in India with our easy 2025 guide. Get step-by-step instructions, required documents, and tips for a seamless digital banking start.