Kochi News: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates Today
Get the latest updates from Kochi for January 9, 2026. Stay informed on civic developments, traffic alerts, weather, and key political news. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Get the latest updates from Kochi for January 9, 2026. Stay informed on civic developments, traffic alerts, weather, and key political news. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Kochi Corporation explores rehabilitating 129 Konthuruthy Canal families to Fort Kochi RAY flats after High Court order. Funding hurdles and resident reluctance pose major challenges.
IPSCDL clarifies water near manholes is part of routine maintenance, not sewage overflow. No risk to Panaji's water supply, says official. Smart City Mission work continues.
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
Kochi Metro struggles to meet its June 30 deadline for the Pink Line's first stretch to Infopark. Delays in funding and civil works cast doubt on timely completion, impacting thousands of tech commuters. Read more.
The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
Kochi's crucial 190 MLD water treatment plant faces tender delays as KWA awaits fresh administrative sanction from the Kerala government. Details inside.
A viral video by YouTuber 'WhiteLotusChris' highlights severe pollution in Guwahati's Bharalu river, sparking outrage. Residents blame civic neglect and lack of sewage treatment. Read more.
Haryana ULB department flags serious concerns over Gurgaon's sewage treatment capacity and illegal sewer-drain links. MCG ordered to assess and rectify issues immediately.
A novel gravity-based sewage treatment plant (STP) capable of treating 10,000 litres per day was launched in Bengaluru. This four-stage system offers a sustainable solution but requires significant space. Read more about this innovation.
Kochi Corporation launches a scientific mosquito control plan with spraying and fogging. Mayor Minimol also addresses waste fee hike and Konthuruthy canal rehabilitation. Key meeting set for Dec 12.
Kochi grapples with severe drinking water shortage due to Thammanam storage tank partial collapse and Pazhoor pumphouse repairs. Councillors raise alarm in first council meeting. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh deploys LiDAR & drone tech for Ganga rejuvenation, creating a live GIS dashboard for 24/7 pollution monitoring. A step towards cleaner rivers. #CleanGanga
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Kochi today. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Aluva police investigate two major house burglaries in Kochi where locked homes were targeted, with valuables worth over Rs 7.6 lakh stolen. Read about the cases and police response.
Two City Union Bank branches in Kochi received hoax bomb threats via email on Monday, claiming to be from CPI (Maoist). Police and bomb squads conducted searches but found nothing suspicious. Read the full story.
Kerala Water Authority's plan for a 55 MLD sewage treatment plant in Elamkulam hits a roadblock as the Pollution Control Board denies permission citing proximity to residential areas. The city's wastewater crisis deepens.
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
Residents of Kausalya Vihar in Jaipur fear being cut off as JDA plans a boundary wall for an STP and commercial projects, blocking their only access road. Read about their health and access concerns.
Get the latest news from Kochi today. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
Maharaja's College in Kochi celebrated its 150th anniversary with a heartwarming alumni reunion. Generations of graduates, from the 1958 batch to the latest, shared memories and emotions. Read about this nostalgic gathering.
PAC exposes gross failure of sewage plants in Ludhiana, discharging toxic waste into Satluj River. An environmental emergency threatens public health and biodiversity. Urgent action needed.
A viral video shows untreated water entering Uttarakhand's Khoh river, raising contamination fears. Officials promise action as SPECS data reveals a decades-old sewage crisis in Doon valley.
Following the deadly water contamination in Indore, Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey launches emergency inspections of water and sewage systems to prevent a similar crisis. Details inside.
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Kochi on January 4, 2026. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Prepaid autorickshaw fares from Kochi's major transit hubs increase by Rs 10-20. Learn about the new rates, driver challenges, and why the service is declining. Get the full story.
Frustration mounts on Kochi's vital Vypeen-Fort ferry route as passengers blame KSINC mismanagement. Calls grow for Kochi Corporation to take direct control of Ro-Ro services. Read the full story.
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Stay ahead with the latest from Kochi on Jan 3, 2026. Get key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
Kerala govt approves land acquisition for Kochi's crucial 4km east-west corridor. Project aims to ease city congestion after decades of delay. Read details on compensation & timeline.