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.
Guwahati's markets are aglow with Christmas cheer as sellers report better sales than last year. Discover price ranges, popular items, and how festive celebrations have evolved in the city.
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.
Kochi Metro and Water Metro plan increased frequency and extended hours for Christmas-New Year week to handle festive rush, following last year's record ridership of 32.35 lakh. Details inside.
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 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.
Hero MotoCorp dispatches soared 31% in November 2025 to 604,490 units. Growth fueled by festive demand, new models, and strong EV & export performance. Read more.
Apple eliminates dozens of enterprise, education and government sales positions in strategic shift. Affected employees have until January 20 to find new roles or accept severance.
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.
Despite GST rate reductions, India's apparel and footwear sectors saw disappointing festive sales due to weak consumer spending, erratic weather, and tax transition issues. Learn why the expected consumption boost didn't materialize.
Indian auto retail soars to unprecedented levels during festive season with 52 lakh units sold, marking 18% growth as consumer confidence reaches new peaks.
India's automotive sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum with record festive sales fueling optimistic projections for sustained demand through 2026 and beyond, according to FADA's latest market analysis.
Mahindra & Mahindra delivers stellar Q2 performance with impressive margin expansion, robust SUV sales growth, and positive EV outlook. Discover how GST cuts and festive demand are driving India's automotive major forward.
India's automobile sector celebrates unprecedented October sales with passenger vehicles leading the charge. Discover how festive demand and potential GST reforms are driving this remarkable recovery.
Chandigarh witnesses unprecedented vehicle boom with 9,800+ new registrations during festive season as GST reduction on passenger vehicles fuels buying spree. Sector 17 and Sector 34 markets report record sales.
India's automotive sector witnesses remarkable growth in October with Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors recording over 8% sales surge. Discover the key factors fueling this unprecedented consumer demand.