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.
The Neelambur-Madukkarai highway stretch sees 100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's Rs 1,800 crore plan for six lanes, flyovers & underpasses aims to curb deaths. Read the full report.
A notorious 27km bottleneck on the Salem-Kochi NH sees ~100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's ₹1800 crore plan for six lanes, underpasses & flyovers awaits approval. Read the full plan to enhance safety.
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.
Kempegowda International Airport corridor faces severe congestion as daily traffic at Sadahalli toll jumps 52% in a decade. Read about the causes and planned infrastructure upgrades.
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.
NHAI partially opens a crucial Jaipur Ring Road cloverleaf loop to ease traffic from Ajmer. The move comes a year after a fatal accident claimed 15 lives. Read details on the project's rollout and safety measures.
NHAI sets a 100 kmph speed limit for the upcoming Vijayawada West Bypass, aiming for a swift travel experience. The road is slated for full operation in early 2026.
NHAI accelerates plans to install streetlights on NH 66 between Kovalam and Karode, ensuring night-time safety ahead of Vizhinjam port's cargo operations. Read more about the highway safety upgrade.
Narhe residents demand permanent solutions for Pune-Bengaluru highway's deadly Navale Bridge stretch after a tragic accident killed 8. Will authorities act?
FASTag Annual Pass transforms highway travel with 36.3 lakh users. 20% of car toll payments now use this Rs 3,000 pass covering 200 plazas. Reduces queues and conflicts at toll gates.
Delhi Traffic Police proposes two-lane flyover between Agra Canal Road and Noida to decongest Kalindi Kunj junction handling 600,000 vehicles daily. NHAI agrees in principle.
NHAI's Surapet toll plaza near Chennai earns ₹100 crore annually yet has broken roofs, vandalized toilets, and safety hazards. Commuters demand accountability. Read more.
NHAI will close the Delhi-Meerut Expressway to NH9 loop near ABES College during peak hours starting Monday to reduce accidents and traffic congestion. Learn how this affects commuters.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari issues a strict warning to contractors over road quality and announces a massive ₹20,000 crore allocation for Gujarat's national highway projects.
Shimla DM halts NH5 tunnel construction after geological survey reveals cavity, cracks & structural damage. Safety measures implemented. Read latest updates.
Ashoka Buildcon shares slumped 6% after NHAI suspended bidding rights for one month following girder collapse investigation. Company denies safety lapses.