Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Kochi

Kerala blasts | Woman vlogger booked for ‘objectionable’ social media remarks

Police book vlogger for spreading hatred via social media in connection with Kalamassery blasts in Kochi, Kerala. Complaint filed by PDP office-bearer against Lasitha Palakkal & R. Sreeraj for defamatory posts against Madani. Cases registered under IPC 153A & Kerala Police Act. Four killed, 50+ injured in multiple blasts.

The Hindu

Kerala blasts | DNA profiling confirms identity of 55-year-old victim

Leona Paulose's charred remains identified via DNA analysis; body to be released to family after post-mortem. 55-yr-old native of Iringol near Perumbavoor was found charred beyond recognition at site of explosions at Kochi, Kerala gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses on Oct 29, 2023. Son's DNA samples used to confirm identity; she…

The Hindu

Oil companies keen to set up compressed biogas plants in 10 districts

Oil cos to set up CBG units in 10 Kerala districts. BPCL-Kochi Refinery to lay foundation stone in Jan. GAIL to set up 3 CBG plants, ONGC to invest ₹3,500 cr. Zero investment projects for State govt, regular supply of waste to treatment plants. Civic bodies to benefit from project.

The Hindu

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Kufos researchers brave extreme Arctic conditions in quest for new findings

KUFOS researchers from Kochi are swapping warm climes for Arctic research. Four have already made it to the list of Arctic explorers. All are from the same lab and focus on the Southern Ocean. Their research includes sedimentary organic compounds, micro/nano-plastics, pollutants, Arctic warming, and methane release. Resmi P. is…

The Hindu

Fisherman dies in collision between two boats off Munambam coast

Fisherman Jose Antony from Kollam drowned after two boats collided off the Munambam coast near Kochi. Nourin Mol and Silver Star collided, causing Silver Star to break into two and sink. The eight crew members jumped into the sea, but seven were saved by the crew of Nourin Mol. Police…

The Hindu

Kochi Corporation to get German support for sustainable development projects

Germany offers support for sustainable development projects of Kochi Corp. Mayor Anilkumar held discussions with German delegation. Projects include Mullassery canal rejuvenation, Cycle with Kochi, and Water Metro.

The Hindu

Kalamassery blasts: police register 54 cases for social media posts fomenting communal hatred

The Kerala Police have registered 54 cases for communally instigative social media posts that were made in the aftermath of the recent blasts at a prayer convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses at Kalamassery in Kochi.

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Popular Kerala food vlogger Rahul N. Kutty found dead at home

Rahul N. Kutty, 33, a popular Kerala food vlogger, was found dead in his residence in Kochi on November 4. Police suspect it to be a suicide. He was part of Eat Kochi Eat, introducing various foods and eateries since 2015. His death was met with shock and condolences on…

The Hindu

Navy helicopter accident in Kochi, one killed

Indian Navy helicopter crashes in Kochi, killing one and injuring another. Occurred on Nov 4 at Naval airport on Willingdon Island. Helicopter operated from INS Garuda.

The Hindu

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt., PCB on West Hill garbage plant fire breakout

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt, PCB over Kozhikode fire. Opposition leader alleges conspiracy by Corporation. Fire Dept. conducted forensic investigation, but failed. NGT imposed ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corp. after Brahmapuram fire.

The Hindu

Construction of Ernakulam market likely to be over by May

Kochi's new Ernakulam Market complex, set to be completed by May, is a ₹72.69-crore project spread over 19,990 sq. metres. Implemented under the Smart Mission Project, the 3-floor complex will have stalls selling vegetables, fruits, poultry, food products, and provisions.

The Hindu

Kochi photographer’s Kollam Era calendar which uses Malayalam numerals is an ode to Malayalam

.Jinson Abraham's Kollavarsham 1199 calendar revives Malayalam numerals. Actor Mohanlal called it a pleasant reminder. Jinson's calendar starts with 1199 KE Chingam and ends with 1120 KE Karkidakam. It celebrates Malayalam numerals and is an attempt at preserving them. The calendar has vintage-toned photographs of two women friends in a…

The Hindu

Builders anticipate near future demand for 40,000 new houses in Kochi

CREDAI Kochi anticipates 40,000 dwelling units in city/suburbs due to expansion of IT-related work spaces. Infrastructure needed to handle rising demand, incl. decongesting roads. CREDAI welcomes Kochi Corp's decision to take all stakeholders into confidence before finalising masterplan. Builders expect substantial growth in Kerala due to tourism sector post-COVID. Shortage…

The Hindu

Kochi hosts regional workshop on horticulture

Regional workshop on horticulture in Kochi addresses issues related to southern States & UTs. Joint Sec. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture stresses need for innovation & modern tech. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, calls for integrating food & nutritional security. Hello Naariyal, call centres for Friends of Coconut Tree, launched.

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

K-Smart to issue building permits in 30 seconds, rollout in January in Kochi

Kochik-Smart, a unified software, will be rolled out in all corporations & municipalities in Kerala on Jan 1. It will cut red tape, make permits transparent & efficient. It uses Chat GPT, AI & blockchain tech. Training is underway for those who will use it to issue permits. CREDAI was…

The Hindu

Kochi witnesses foggy mornings

It was mostly visible between 6.30 a.m. and 7.30 a.m. Weather experts pointed out that there was nothing unusual about the phenomenon.

The Hindu

Suppliers from other States stage protest seeking clearance of dues by Kerala Civil Supplies Corporation

Suppliers from five States protest in Kochi, demanding ₹650 crore dues from Supplyco. They fear bank action and property attachment if dues not cleared. Supplyco owes ₹1,500 crore to suppliers from five States, who are unable to pay GST on their supplies.

The Hindu

Kerala blasts: Accused unrepentant during interrogation, says he has proved a point

Martin V.D., accused of multiple explosions at a Jehovah’s Witnesses gathering in Kochi, Kerala, showed no remorse. He wanted to convey a message against teachings he deemed ‘anti-national’. Police found no evidence of radicalisation and he had planned the attack while working in Dubai. NIA is looking into whether he…

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Kerala blasts | A mild-mannered person for his neighbours, suspect offered Spoken English classes near his rented house in Kochi for three years

Kochi house tenant Martin Dominic surrenders after kalamassery blasts kill 3, injure 50. His landlord remembers him as mild-mannered, soft-spoken, with few visitors. He had recently returned from West Asia and was offering English classes. He was carrying a barbecue grill a few days ago, raising suspicions of IED assembly.

The Hindu

Kerala blasts | Jehovah’s Witnesses India calls for avoiding speculation about motive behind Kalamassery explosions

Jehovah's Witnesses India refrains from speculating on motive behind Kochi blasts; 3 killed, scores injured. India chapter expresses gratitude to authorities for investigating crime, providing protection, and medical personnel for aid. Praying for victims and families.

The Hindu

Kerala blasts: 4 injured remain critical, mother and brother of 12-year-old deceased remain on ventilator

At a crowded Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer convention at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala, 3 people died and 12 were admitted to ICU with burns. Of the 12, 4 remain in critical condition, including the mother and brother of a 12-year-old girl who died. Post-mortem and DNA profiling are being arranged to…

The Hindu

Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme | Three SPVs to be formed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode corporations

Three separate Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will be formed for the execution of the proposed “Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme” in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode cities.

The Hindu

Hold monthly adalats for differently abled persons: legislative panel

Legislative Assembly Committee holds sitting in Kochi to look into issues of differently abled; panel to submit recommendation to house; record of differently abled to be maintained; complaints regarding identity cards, disability certificates, benefits to be addressed; 25 complaints intervened, 3 handed to Collector, 2 evidence collected.

The Hindu

Free-left turns are not really free in Kochi

TRC to address traffic snarls due to narrow/non-existent/encroached free-left turns at junctions in November. Road users, enforcement personnel complain of PWD, NHAI, civic agencies failing to ensure free left turns. Traffic police cabins, footpaths, haphazard parking obstructing free left turns. NATPAC, SiRST, MVD, police must ensure wide free left turns,…

The Hindu

Steps sought to ensure safety of differently abled people using footpaths

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) faces suo motu proceedings for delay in relocating electric posts & other utilities from footpaths being renovated. Notice to be sent to KMRL; steps must be taken to ensure safe movement of pedestrians, especially differently abled. KMRL yet to receive any intimation; works being done…

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Government Medical College Hospital

Kochi Metro Rail Limited

16 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.