Kochi News Today: Major Updates You Need to Know
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.
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.
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.
MTC Chennai moves bus services from Broadway Terminus to Royapuram & Island Grounds from January 7 for redevelopment. Check new routes and stops for your commute.
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.
A private school bus with 60 students overturned in Khammam after its allegedly drunk driver lost control. 40 injured. Minister orders action against school.
A private school bus with 60 students overturned in Khammam after its allegedly drunk driver lost control. 40 injured. Authorities order action against the school and regular bus checks.
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.
A 55-year-old man sustained head injuries after a Guruvayur-Punaloor KSRTC bus jolted on Kumbalam bridge. The incident occurred Friday night. Read for details on the accident and passenger condition.
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025-26 has drawn over 160,000 visitors in its first 20 days, with a city-wide spread across historic venues. Discover the art phenomenon reshaping Kochi's cultural landscape.
Get the latest updates from Kochi for January 2, 2026. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic advisories, weather conditions, and key administrative developments.
Two Pune MSRTC bus drivers, Rajesh Ghawate and Sashikant Chavan, share their 25-year accident-free driving secrets: family love, mental focus, and simple food. Learn their tips for road safety.
After the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST Mumbai mandates alternative duties for drivers involved in crashes, enforces mandatory retraining, and reviews driver records to prioritize passenger and pedestrian safety.
TNSTC Kumbakonam division bans drivers from carrying phones to prevent distracted driving. Violators face suspension. Read about the new safety directive.
Following the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST mandates refresher training for all electric bus drivers, reviews records, and deploys mobile training units. Read the full safety overhaul.
A 30-year-old truck driver died after a collision with a BEST wet-lease electric bus on a slippery road near Aarey Colony. The incident occurred on January 1, 2026. Read for details.
Kochi Water Metro sees record-breaking festive ridership, hitting 17,058 passengers in a single day. Daily averages surge as tourists flock to Fort Kochi for Christmas and New Year events. Read more.
A 45-year-old labourer from Tamil Nadu died after being hit by a speeding KSRTC bus in Kochi. The incident occurred Tuesday night near Vyttila Hub. Read for details and safety concerns.
A Disney World employee heroically intervened when a stunt boulder veered towards the audience at the Indiana Jones show in Florida. Details on the viral incident and public reaction.
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.
Preliminary probe into the BEST bus accident near Bhandup station points to driver error. Four dead, 10 injured. CM announces ₹5 lakh compensation. Driver arrested.
Tragic bus accident in Almora: 7 dead, 12 injured after vehicle falls 160ft into gorge. Details on rescue, victims, and safety concerns. Read the full report.
Maharashtra RTO revokes driver's licence over 2024 Kurla bus accident that killed 9. Action delayed by procedural hurdles, as driver remains jailed. Details inside.
Dakshina Kannada Bus Operators' Association proposes to maintain Mangaluru's State Bank bus stand, citing a lack of basic facilities for passengers and staff. Read about their plan.
Nirmal Singh, an Indian-origin man in Canada, faces multiple charges after a police chase in a stolen truck. Read the full details of the incident and the broader crackdown on licensing cartels.
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.
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.
UPSRTC reroutes buses from temporary Prayagraj stations. Get details on new routes for Lucknow, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Varanasi & more. Plan your travel now!
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Delhi Police arrests Mohammad Farman, the mastermind behind an interstate gang that stole jewellery and cash worth over Rs 10 lakh from sleeping bus passengers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Read the full story.
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.