Kochi Headlines: Major Updates for December 31
Get the latest Kochi news for December 31, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
Get the latest Kochi news for December 31, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
Kochi's Champions Boat League Season 5 saw a last-minute venue shift to avoid shallow waters. Organizers raced against low tide to complete the event successfully, but experts demand a permanent solution for the racecourse. Read more.
The Portfolio 2026 news photo exhibition is now open at Kochi's High Court Water Metro terminal. Featuring 66 poignant images by 35 photojournalists, it captures key moments of 2025. Visit before Jan 1.
Kochi's iconic Cochin Carnival decentralises this New Year with giant Pappanji burnings in Kakkanad, Pallikkara & more. Discover new venues, spiritual retreats & midnight cruises for 2024 celebrations.
Stay ahead with the latest from Kochi! Get crucial updates on civic affairs, traffic alerts, metro services, weather, and key political developments for December 30, 2025.
Kochi Muziris Biennale's Island Mural Project brings vibrant public art to Kochi's walls. Artists like Aravani Project and Trespassers create works reflecting local stories. Discover the 'people's biennale' in action.
Get the latest updates from Kochi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 29, 2025. Stay informed with this comprehensive roundup.
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Kochi witnesses a 2-3% rise in hotel bookings this Christmas-New Year season, driven by the Biennale and Cochin Carnival. Fort Kochi emerges as the top spot, despite traffic and IndiGo impact. Read more.
Kochi police arrested two 19-year-olds for assaulting a man and stealing his iPhone worth Rs 75,000 near Mattancherry. The accused have previous narcotics cases. Read the full story.
A 37-year-old man stabbed his wife at Muttom Metro station in Kochi. Police apprehended him on the spot. Separately, Customs seized hybrid ganja worth Rs 4.3 crore at Kochi airport.
Get the latest updates from Kochi on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 27, 2025.
Ghaziabad's Dasna district jail earns a prestigious 5-star 'Eat Right Campus' certification from FSSAI for transforming its food system. Learn how chef training and a new kitchen set a new standard for prison meals.
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Schools across Kochi ushered in the Christmas season with vibrant celebrations, including carol competitions, plays, and cultural performances, fostering togetherness among students. Discover the festive highlights.
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.
A remand prisoner at Mattancherry sub-jail assaulted two assistant prison officers, causing fractures. The accused, Thanzeer, threatened to kill them post-release. Read the full 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.
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
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!
Ballari Central Jail authorities uncovered six mobile phones and chargers in a surprise night search. The operation points to a smuggling network run by influential inmates. Read the full report.
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.
Security heightened at Ludhiana Central Jail after a violent inmate clash left officials hurt. 24 inmates booked, investigation underway. Read the latest updates on the prison safety review.
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 racket charging relatives for free inmate meetings at Tihar Jail exposed. Jail intelligence posed as kin, leading to transfer of 25 data entry operators. Biometric login planned.
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.