12 Kochi shops closed for safety failures in Methar Bazaar
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
A Patiala court declares AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender in a rape case. The legislator remains absconding since September. Read the full details and latest developments.
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.
Rajasthan Assembly's Ethics Committee issues notices to 3 MLAs over alleged bribery in MLA-LAD fund contracts. Summons for questioning on Dec 19. Full details inside.
BJP MLA Kaluram Meghwal and two gunmen were injured after a truck rammed into their car in Rajasthan's Barmer district. Details on the accident and condition.
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.
Independent MLA Ritu Banawat refutes bribery claims, alleging the sting video is manipulated. She welcomes the probe ordered by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. Get the full story on the political controversy.
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.
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil remains elusive for 11 days in a rape case. Crime Branch forms new team as he shuttles between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Get the latest updates.
Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has allocated official residences to all 220 newly elected MLAs. The allotment process, completed on December 6, 2024, ensures housing for legislators in Patna. Read for full details.
A shoe was thrown at AAP MLA Gopal Italia during a public event in Gujarat's Jamnagar. The AAP has strongly condemned the attack, blaming BJP and Congress. Watch the video.
Odisha Assembly proceedings disrupted as BJD, Congress MLAs stage silent protest after BJP MLA Santosh Khatua's controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi. Speaker expunges comments.
BJP MLA Santosh Khatua's controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi in the Odisha Assembly triggered a silent protest by BJD and Congress MLAs, disrupting proceedings. Read the full story.
Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil expelled from the party after a court rejected his anticipatory bail in a rape case. Get the latest details on the political fallout.