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.
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.
Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar alleges a covert UDF-BJP pact in four key corporation divisions. Despite this, he asserts the LDF will secure a comfortable majority. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation seals 11 paying guest units in Soham Row Houses for lacking permissions. City-wide crackdown identifies 401 illegal PGs. Read the full story.
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.
GCDA extends deadline for JLN Stadium renovation to Dec 20. The project, led by RBC, aims to elevate the Kochi venue to international football standards. Read for details.
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.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches special camps for birth-death certificates amid electoral roll revision. BJP alleges misuse for 'infiltrators'. Details on Gita chant event, Bidhannagar Mela, and World AIDS Day.
A 60-year-old Kochi man allegedly beat a sex worker to death at his home, then fell asleep while trying to dispose of the body. Municipal workers discovered the gruesome scene on Saturday morning.
A 42-year-old woman was found murdered with her body wrapped in a sack in Kochi, Kerala. Police have launched a murder investigation. Read for details.
RJD exposes nepotism in Bihar government as 10 ministers from Nitish Kumar's cabinet come from political families. Analysis reveals dynastic politics trends across parties.
China suspends Japanese seafood imports amid escalating Taiwan tensions, dealing major blow to Japan's fishing industry. Read full analysis of diplomatic fallout.
BJP launches massive signature campaign seeking PM Modi's intervention in Sabarimala gold dispute. Drive begins with pilgrimage season in Kerala. Join the movement!
Japan dispatches a senior official to China to ease tensions after a Beijing travel alert causes a sharp fall in Japanese tourism stocks. Details on the diplomatic row and market impact.
Mahindra prepares to launch XEV 9S electric SUV on November 26. Starting at ₹21 lakh, this three-row EV features Level-2 ADAS, triple screens & more. Discover all details.
Canada accuses Iran of planning lethal operations on its soil, sparking diplomatic fury. Tehran dismisses claims as baseless. Full details on the escalating confrontation.
Supreme Court schedules final hearing for Uddhav Thackeray faction's Shiv Sena symbol plea on January 21. NCP case to follow on January 22. Get the latest updates.