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.
A 28-year-old man, Mobin Sheikh, died after a speeding bike hit his two-wheeler near a beauty parlour academy in Nagpur's Gittikhadan area. Police have registered a case.
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 62-year-old bread factory owner died after a speeding truck hit his bike on the Rajamunda bypass in Sundargarh. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.
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.
A family of three on a motorcycle died after a high-speed collision with another bike in Visakhapatnam. The victims include a man, his wife, and their 11-year-old daughter. Read the full report.
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.
India Bike Week 2025 relocates to Panchgani, Maharashtra, featuring stunt shows, test rides, and family-friendly attractions. Discover the new hill station venue and key highlights.
Two tragic road accidents in Rohtas district claimed six lives. An SUV hit-and-run killed two, while a head-on bike collision killed four youths. Police launch manhunt.
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.
A tragic plane crash in central Mexico's state of San Luis Potosi has claimed at least seven lives. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.
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.
Two daily wage labourers died in a tragic road accident on Pakur-Godda road near Dumka. Their speeding motorcycle collided with a stationary tractor. Read the full report.
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.
Two college students, Jenil Thumar and Mehak Nirman, died in a tragic motorcycle accident on Sudhir Phadke flyover in Borivli East. This marks the second fatal crash in North Mumbai in two days. Read for details.
A 27-year-old hospital worker died in a tragic hit-and-run accident in Bhopal on Saturday night. Police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the vehicle that struck his bike from behind. Read for details.
Amboli Police registers FIR against Ola and Rapido for running illegal petrol bike-taxis in Mumbai. RTO officer's complaint highlights safety and permit violations. Details inside.
Hemanshu Mehta, 46, died after his motorcycle skidded on Harish Mukherjee Road in Kolkata. The incident highlights the critical importance of helmet safety for riders.
Two young friends died after a car hit their bike on Outer Delhi's Bawana Road late Friday. Six others were injured. Police have registered a case. Read for details.
Nazneen Khan, 20, died after a cement mixer truck hit the motorcycle she was riding pillion on in Jogeshwari West. The truck driver has been arrested under BNS section 106. Read the full details.
A tragic bus accident in southern Turkey claims 7 lives, injures 11. The crash occurred on the Adana-Gaziantep highway before dawn. Read the full report on the investigation.
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directs action against app-based bike taxi firms like Rapido & Uber for illegal operations, citing passenger safety risks. Read the full story.
A man died and another was critically injured when a van crashed into a truck on the Ratlam-Indore four-lane near Sanawda Phanta. Police investigation points to speed breaker as cause. Read for details.