The Latest Breaking News from Kochi

Onuha feels it will be tough for Manchester City to repeat the treble this season

Former Man City defender Onuha visits Kochi as part of club's treble trophy tour. Onuha believes it will be tough for City to repeat treble this season. He notes young players understand the way Man City wants to play. Onuha believes players stay hungry as they must start again after…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Alleged murder of man by friends two years ago: Kerala Police locate crime scene in North Goa

Kerala police investigate two-year-old murder case; locate crime scene in Goa. SHO M.S. Faisal leads team to collect evidence. Anil Chacko, Stephin Thomas, T.V. Vishnu arrested last week. Victim Jeff John Lewis, 27, of Perumannur, Thevara, Kochi, missing since Nov 2021. Allegedly beaten & stabbed. Unnatural death registered in Anjuna…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

BFC gift Blasters a victory in ISL season opener

KOCHI: An own goal from Keziah Vendroop and a howler from custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu helped Blasters beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the ISL-10 season opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here on Thursday night.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

ODI World Cup: South Africa will be the first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches which will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. South Africa will be followed by…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023

Tropical Titans steals the show at launch of third edition of Champions Boat League

Reigning champions Tropical Titans finished first in the opening race of the Champions Boat League (CBL), the third edition of which kick-started with a keenly contested race held in the Marine Drive backwaters in Kochi on Saturday, by covering the 1-km track in 3.27 minutes.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Fish genetic resources centre in Kochi discovers viruses that can spell trouble for ornamental fisheries

Centre for Peninsular & Marine Fish Genetic Resources (PAGR) in Kochi discovers 3 viruses affecting ornamental fish industry. PAGR is conducting surveillance & developing strategies to prevent & manage diseases, while NBFGR is conserving native species by ranching 2 endangered catfish in Chalakkudy river. PAGR celebrates 25 yrs with conservation…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Champions Boat League to get under way at Marine Drive in Kochi on September 16

Champions Boat League, the boat race organised by Kerala Tourism, starts at Marine Drive. 9 chundan vallams & 16 iruttukuthy vallams will compete for ₹5.95 crore prize. Cultural events, flash mobs, Navy band & exercise will mark the event.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Mass CPR training for college students in Thrissur

St. Thomas College, Thrissur, gave 900 students free CPR training in a two-day programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative. The Heart Care Foundation, Kochi, collaborated with the college to equip students with the knowledge to save lives in cardiac emergencies. Theory sessions, self-evaluative tests and practical training on AI enabled mannequins were…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Kozhikode, Wayanad districts on high alert following confirmation of Nipah

Kozhikode is on high alert following confirmation of Nipah virus in two deaths. Mask-wearing is mandatory and local bodies are monitoring the situation. 2018 saw the first Nipah outbreak in south India, which was successfully managed by the Central and State governments.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Tooth harvested to fix lost vision in patient in Kochi

KOCHI: Ophthalmologists at a Kochi hospital used a tooth harvested from a patient who had lost vision in both eyes, fixed lens in it and then transplanted it into the eye to restore vision.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023