Congress ends Kochi mayor suspense, splits term between groups
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.
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!
An NRI couple's Ahmedabad home was burgled while they were in Benin. Thieves stole cash & valuables worth Rs 3.32 lakh. Sola Police investigating. Read details.
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.
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.
Four unidentified burglars broke into Kartar Complex near Ludhiana's Clock Tower, stealing cash and jackets. Police have identified one suspect. Read the full details of the late-night theft.
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.
Masked burglars targeted the LA home of WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu and NFL's Hroniss Grasu, stealing luxury purses. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Alambagh police in Lucknow cracked a shop burglary case within 10 hours, arresting four suspects and recovering all stolen cash and electronics. Read how swift action led to the breakthrough.
East Singhbhum police cracked a major burglary case, arresting four men and recovering gold ornaments worth Rs 16 lakh. The crime occurred in Pokhari on November 29. Read the full story.
Police in Jalandhar arrest one man for a house burglary in Model Town. Gold jewellery and cash stolen. Investigation ongoing to find accomplices. Read details.
Lucknow police arrest four autorickshaw drivers for serial burglaries in Indiranagar. Stolen laptops, cash, and a DSLR camera recovered. Read the full investigation details.
A Vadodara woman was locked inside her bathroom by her neighbour, who then stole jewellery and cash worth Rs 3 lakh. Police have arrested the suspect, a mother of two facing financial crisis.
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.
Ayodhya Nagar police arrested a high-tech thief from Haryana after a months-long chase. The 'gentleman burglar' used corporate-style planning for heists across states. Read the full story.
Burglars in Udupi's Badagubettu village stole 368g of gold worth Rs 44.6 lakh from a 53-year-old woman's home near Sharadamba Temple. Police have registered a case. Read for details.