Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan denies seeking UDF membership, challenges opposition to provide proof. He voices dissatisfaction within NDA but affirms no plans to exit. Read the full political drama.
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!
UDF in Kochi brokers a unique power-sharing deal for Maradu municipality chairperson post. Ajitha Nandakumar and Sunila Sibi to serve 2.5 years each. Read about their priorities and the council's Rs 33.5 crore surplus.
The Congress-led UDF secured control of four major municipal corporations in Kerala, while the LDF held Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram's outcome marks a significant setback for the BJP's urban strategy in the state. Read the full analysis.
Congress-led UDF makes TMC, JRS associate members in Kerala. Kamaraj Congress denies quitting NDA despite announcement. Strategic move ahead of state polls.
Anvar and Janu join UDF as associate members, while KKC leader Chandrasekharan clarifies his party's non-participation. Get the latest updates on Kerala's political realignment.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
Buoyed by local body election results, the UDF in Kerala meets Monday to discuss expansion, seat-sharing, and assembly poll strategy. Key talks on new allies and the KC(M) faction are expected.
Passengers at Kempegowda International Airport will continue paying high user fees as AERA defers reduction, citing BIAL's expansion costs. Find out why.
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.
Congress and IUML agree to split the Kozhikode district panchayat president's term equally, marking UDF's first control. Details on the power-sharing deal and corporation leadership 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.
IUML nominates Shereena Shukoor for Thrikkakara vice-chairperson. UDF, despite majority, delays chairperson decision. Swearing-in set for Sunday. Get the latest political updates from Kochi.
BJP-led NDA wins 50 seats in Thiruvananthapuram corporation election, but CPM-led LDF secures higher vote share. Congress-led UDF improves tally. Analysis of voting patterns and mayor selection inside.
Creators of the viral parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' refute CPM's claims of hurting religious sentiments. They assert it's a political song addressing issues like the Wayanad landslide. Read the full story.
The CPI(M) plans to lodge a formal complaint with the Election Commission over a viral parody song based on a Sabarimala devotional tune, used by the UDF to target the party. Read the full story.
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 UDF in Kerala will hold a crucial meeting on December 22 to discuss expanding its alliance ahead of assembly elections. Congress leaders hint at surprise entries from other fronts. Read the full details.
Vijayakumaran Nair, 59, a UDF candidate who attempted suicide after losing local body polls in Aruvikkara, has died. The incident highlights mental health pressures in politics.
Congress's plan to woo Kerala Congress (M) hits a major roadblock as its chairman Jose K. Mani firmly rejects any merger. The move impacts UDF's strategy ahead of crucial elections.
IUML leaders express hope for new parties to join UDF ahead of assembly elections, citing local poll results as a rejection of LDF's governance and communal politics. Read the full analysis.
As Kerala Congress (M) mulls rejoining UDF, Congress leadership adopts a wait-and-watch strategy to limit its bargaining power. Analysis of local body polls shows UDF's surge.