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INS Sanshodhak joins Southern Naval Command in Kochi

INS Sanshodhak, the Indian Navy's fourth Survey Vessel Large, has arrived in Kochi, its new home port. Commissioned in Kolkata by Prime Minister Modi, this indigenously built ship boasts advanced hydrographic and oceanographic systems. Beyond its primary survey role, Sanshodhak can support disaster relief and function as a hospital ship,…

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900 medical coding staff terminated abruptly at Kerala offices of US healthcare firm; government steps in

Hundreds of medical coders in Kochi and Kozhikode faced abrupt termination from a US-based healthcare firm, sparking outrage. Employees reported being forced out without notice, prompting intervention from Kerala's Labour Department and local MLA Uma Thomas. The company has agreed to discuss compensation and has put further terminations on hold…

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Planning a Trip to Lakshadweep: Permits, Ferries, Budget, and Whether the Islands Are Worth It

The Permit Problem Nobody Warns You AboutForeign nationals need an entry permit to visit Lakshadweep, and so do Indian citizens, though the process differs. Indians travelling to most islands need a permit issued by the Lakshadweep Administration, and the catch is that independent travellers cannot get one on their own.…

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Six Bangladeshi nationals held for staying illegally in Kerala's Kochi

Kerala Police apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals in Kochi for alleged illegal stay. Acting on intelligence, a raid on a scrap shop uncovered fake identity documents. The individuals confessed to working in the city for months. Authorities are investigating their entry into Kerala and any facilitators. The arrested individuals face charges…

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Denied gravy with parotta at Kerala restaurant, man takes it to court & seeks Rs 1 lakh compensation for consumer rights violation

A Kochi lawyer's quest for gravy with his porotta and beef fry has escalated into a legal battle, questioning whether a common culinary expectation constitutes a consumer right. After his initial complaint was dismissed, a state commission ordered a fresh hearing, acknowledging that long-standing customs could hold legal relevance. The…

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Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL explores compensation, DGCA seeks report

A house near Cochin International Airport suffered damage from a low-flying aircraft. This marks the third such incident in a year. Cochin International Airport Limited is now considering compensation for affected residents using corporate social responsibility funds. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will seek a report on the latest…

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Indian Navy recovers, disposes of unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker off Oman coast

According to the defence spokesperson, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life, which had no Indian nationals on board, was sailing from Fujairah in the UAE to Kochi when it reported an explosion in its hull on May 26 off the coast of Oman.

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AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plant

A farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer commission ordered AirAsia to pay Rs 90,750 in compensation for deficiency in service, including ticket fare refund, travel expenses, and mental agony. The airline failed to appear before…

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Employee shocked after discovering salary cut for every leave day despite annual leave entitlement

A Kochi-based manager is raising concerns after their employer deducts salary for approved annual leave, a policy not disclosed during hiring. Despite being offered 15 days of leave, the employee found their pay reduced monthly, with HR explaining reimbursement occurs annually. This practice impacts monthly finances and has prompted the…

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Classes 6-8 in Kerala govt schools face major textbook delay of around 45 days

Kochi faces a textbook crisis. Classes 6 to 8 books are delayed by 45 days. Only 80 percent are printed. Binding is also behind schedule. This impacts school reopening. Paper supply issues and payment arrears are blamed. The KBPS management is under scrutiny. Students may not receive books on time.

The Economic Times

Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 days

A new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 20 days. Previously, the Hajj required 40 to 45 days. Around 10,000 pilgrims will benefit from this scheme. The first flight departs from Kochi on May 17. This makes…

The Economic Times

Japan's Kochi Offers 20,000 Yen Dating App Subsidy as Government Pushes Matchmaking Apps to Fight Population Crisis

Kochi in Japan offers a 20,000 yen subsidy for dating apps as officials push matchmaking services to combat the country's population crisis.

International Business Times UK

Apartment Therapy Dogs: Why Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Are Becoming Urban Emotional Support Pets

In many homes today, the dog is not being brought in to bark at strangers. It is being brought in so the house doesn’t feel so quiet. Across Indian cities, something has shifted in why people are choosing certain breeds. Earlier, dogs were often chosen for purpose. Security. Territory. Alertness.…

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2 Republic TV journalists arrested for filming Iranian warship at Kerala port

Three people, including two journalists working with Republic TV, were taken into custody in Kochi on Sunday for attempting to record visuals of an Iranian naval vessel anchored inside Cochin Port.

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Top 4-Star Hotels in Cochin for a Lavish and Memorable Kerala Escape

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a beautiful blend of colonial charm, coastal serenity, and modern comfort. Whether you're exploring the historic streets of Fort Kochi or staying closer to the airport and city centre, these top-rated four-star hotels promise a comfortable and memorable stay.

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Top 5-Star Hotels in Cochin for Luxury, Comfort, and Heritage Experiences in Kerala

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a bustling city in Kerala that beautifully blends history, culture, and modern urban comforts. From charming heritage hotels to contemporary luxury properties, the city caters to all types of travelers.

Times Life

City Comes Together to Save Cat Stuck on Metro Pillar for 14 Days

For nearly two weeks, commuters passing through Kochi kept looking up at the same strange sight - a lone cat sitting high above the ground on a metro pillar, refusing or perhaps unable to come down. And slowly, the animal became a local concern. The cat had somehow ended up…

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Why Do People Say This Door of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Should Not Be Opened?

If you are allowed to enter every room of a place… except one, which room would you think about the most? This is exactly what happened inside Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Officials opened inner rooms. Wealth was counted. Records were made. Cameras rolled. Reports were submitted. The nation watched. And just when…

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Monsoons, mould … and a million visitors: welcome to Kerala’s ‘people’s biennale’

Work by almost 70 artists – including Marina Abramović – has made an art fair in Kochi one of the hottest tickets in south Asia. This sixth instalment uses farmers’ fields and patched-up buildings to take visitors ‘back to nature’

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8 years of twists: The full timeline of the Kerala actor assault case

Eight years ago, a top female actor was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in a moving car in Kerala’s Kochi. A couple of months later, Dileep, a superstar in the Malayalam industry, was arrested, accused of masterminding the crime.

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Before today’s verdict: The Dileep–Kerala actor assault case in a nutshell

On December 8, a Sessions court in Ernakulam, Kerala, will pronounce the verdict in the case of a well-known south Indian actor who was sexually assaulted in Kochi in 2017. The trial has reached its denouement after eight years of twists and turns, amid intense media scrutiny and industry-wide debate…

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‘Got two brothers from Kashmir,’ says daughter of Pahalgam terror victim

“Everyone froze when a terrorist began shooting. He asked everyone to lay down. He approached us and said a word, which sounded like ‘kalma’, twice. When we said we didn't understand, he shot my father. When I hugged him, the terrorist poked the gun on my head. I don’t know…

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Delhi HC orders Karma News to take down article on Kerala media event

The Delhi High Court has ordered Kerala-based digital outlet Karma News to take down an article it published last year about Cutting South, a 2023 media event organised in Kochi.

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Kerala: Fire Breaks Out at Automobile Service Centre in Kochi

A fire broke out at an automobile service centre in Kochi in Kerala on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala: 100th Naval Air Operation Course Passing Out Parade at INS Garuda, Kochi

Vice-Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event. Read further on Dynamite News:

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