The Latest Breaking News from Fort Kochi

Call to conserve the ‘fort’ in Fort Kochi

With more people wanting to see the ‘fort’ on the Fort Kochi beachfront that saw the footfall of three colonial powers — the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English — history buffs are seeking steps to conserve the laterite-brick remnants of Fort Emmanuel that was built along the beachfront by…

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

Fort Kochi walkway, beachfront get 116 new lamp posts, high-mast lights

Kochi Metro Rail Limited transforms Fort Kochi beachfront with new lights and infrastructure, enhancing safety and aesthetics.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

In Kerala, foreign tourists’ prime choice remains beaches

Kerala's top destinations for foreign tourists in 2023 include beaches, hill stations, and backwaters, with Kovalam and Fort Kochi beaches leading.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

Kochi Spice Coast Marathon on October 29

Sachin Tendulkar to flag off 8th edition of Kochi Spice Coast Marathon on Sunday. Event includes 42.2-km full marathon, 21.1-km half marathon, and 5-km fun run. 6,000+ registered participants to run along Hospital Road, Boat Jetty, Marine Drive, Queens Walkway, Foreshore Road, Thevara, Ravipuram, Naval Base, Venduruthy, Thoppumpady, Fort Kochi,…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd seeks to allay fears over issues in construction of water metro terminals

KMRL seeks to dispel doubts about Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Water Metro terminals; construction of Mattancherry terminal retendered; Fort Kochi terminal progressing; KMRL expects to complete construction by Dec 2023.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Fort Kochi-Vypeen undersea tunnel is a national asset

When it is completed, the Fort Kochi-Vypeen undersea tunnel will become the first tunnel under a deep shipping channel in India, and will serve as an important link for seamless transportation along the proposed coastal highway.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Call gets louder for bigger ro-ro ferry, underwater tunnel in Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor

With the government not handing over ₹10 crore announced in the Budget to procure the third ferry, it was decided earlier this month to source the sum from Cochin Smart Mission Limited

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Water Metro connectivity to West Kochi remains a distant dream

Work on the jetty at Mattancherry is yet to begin, despite tenders being invited for the third time; stakeholders in tourism and trade sectors are peeved at the slack water transport connectivity to Fort Kochi and Mattancherry even as the tourist season is around the corner; moreover, fear is rife…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Fort Kochi rest house to get a facelift as part of a Statewide project

The Public Works department (PWD) rest houses at major tourist destinations in the State are set to get better facilities with the government drawing a comprehensive plan for their revamp.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Pair Kerala spiced prawns with wine at Fort Kochi’s Francis, set in a 300-year-old Dutch house

Popular with artists, travellers and locals thanks to the Kochi Munziris Biennale, Francis serves Kerala food, kandari chicken, squid rings, sausages, beer, wine and retro music

The Hindu · May 11, 2023