The Latest Breaking News from Kochi

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,…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

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.…

Times Life · Jul 3

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

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 · May 19

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 · May 16

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 · Apr 20

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.…

Times Pets · Mar 10

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.

Newslaundry · Mar 8