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14 hours, 38 minutes ago

Thammanam pipeline burst: Water supply in Kochi restored after 15 hours

KOCHI: Nearly 15 hours after a major pipeline burst on the Palarivattom-Thammanam stretch, the Kerala Water Authority restored supply to several parts of Kochi by Sunday morning. “It was an old pipeline at Samskara Junction that burst on Saturday evening and we have rectified the issue,” said a senior KWA official. The pipe that burst was a 700mm premo feeder …

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14 hours, 38 minutes ago

Police want 40ft Pappanji at Veli Ground in Fort Kochi removed; organisers unmoved

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Even as the Cochin Carnival reaches a feverish pitch, a tense situation continues to prevail at the Veli Ground in Fort Kochi after the police ordered the dismantling of a 40-feet-tall Pappanji, a giant effigy of an old man symbolising the passing year, placed at the venue. The burning of the effigy at the Veli Ground would pose “serious …

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14 hours, 38 minutes ago

Tata Group's 'Taj Cochin International Airport' to be launched on December 28

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The 'Taj Cochin International Airport', a 5-star hotel built by the Cochin International Airport Ltd and entrusted to the Tata Group's Indian Hotels Company Ltd near Kochi airport, will be launched on December 28 by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Located just 500 meters from the airport terminals, Taj Cochin International Airport provides strategic convenience by setting new standards …

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119 complaints settled at Kochi adalat

The Hindu

A total of 119 complaints were settled at the ‘Karuthalum Kaithangum’ taluk level adalat held in Kochi on Saturday. District Collector N. S. K. Umesh, Sub Collector K. Meera, District Development Commissioner S. Aswathi, and other senior officials were also present to oversee the proceedings. The complaints covered a wide range of issues, including house number allocations, property registry transfers, …

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3 days ago

Coast Guard personnel of India, Vietnam hold joint sea exercises

The Hindu

Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8005 departed Kochi on Friday, after a visit that strengthened the partnership between the Vietnam Coast Guard and Indian Coast Guard. A key highlight was a comprehensive sea exercise code-named ‘Sahayog–Hop Tac’, conducted off the coast of Kochi. The exercise also included Visit Board Search and Seizure operations to inspect vessels suspected of illegal activities …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Fans of FC Barcelona to converge in Kochi on December 21 to celebrate club’s 125th anniversary

The Hindu

It will not be just another annual meet for the fans of the European football giant FC Barcelona who will converge here in the city on Saturday. Penya Del Barça Kerala, the second fans’ association to be recognised by FC Barcelona in India and the first in South India, decided to celebrate the milestone along with their day-long annual meet …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Unknown beeping electronic device near Kochi Infopark triggers panic

India Today

A mysterious electronic device tucked inside a helmet and left outside a bustling restaurant near Kakkanad Infopark in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, sent shockwaves through the area late Thursday night. The device, which started emitting a beeping sound, sparked fears of a potential bomb threat, prompting a swift response from the police and the bomb squad. The unsettling incident unfolded around …

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4 days, 22 hours ago

With the passing of Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal, Kochi loses a multi-faceted talent

The Hindu

Kochi lost a multi-faceted talent with the passing of the veteran actor-director Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal at the age of 92. His funeral will be held at the Santa Cruz Basilica cemetery at Veli, Fort Kochi, on Thursday, December 19, according to family members. Born on September 1, 1932, he had a passion for acting from childhood and entered tinsel town …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal: Malayali man for all seasons who was closely associated with Brando and Sinatra

New Indian Express

A Hollywood actor who rubbed shoulders with legends like Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra, the hero of the 1953 Mollywood flick ‘Thiramala’, a filmmaker, writer, cartoonist, music composer, musician, magician and entrepreneur, Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal’s accomplishments are long and interesting like the history of his dear hometown Fort Kochi. Born into the ancient, affluent and prominent Kurishingal family of Fort …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Vagabond man found dead on top of gate in Kochi's Mangalavanam

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The lifeless body of a vagabond was discovered on Saturday morning, dangling from the gate of the National Institute of Oceanography at Mangalavanam, near the Kerala High Court. Although the deceased remains unidentified, police officials believe that he was frequently spotted wandering around the Marine Drive area. Police found that the deceased is a Tamil Nadu native who is …

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1 week, 3 days ago

KSINC to launch three new boat cruises to islands off Kochi, Alappuzha

The Hindu

Enthused by the demand from tourists and others for backwater cruises to islands located off Kochi and in neighbouring districts, the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation is gearing up to launch three new cruises beginning from Saturday. The tours include two luxury package cruises from the agency’s terminal at Marine Drive to resorts in Kadamakudy located off Kochi and …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Kochi, smarting from a lost opportunity

The Hindu

Khadar P.B., 51, a textile shop owner, should by now have had a sprawling IT township with skyscrapers surrounding the waters of the Kadambrayar in his immediate neighbourhood at Edachira in Kakkanad, the IT hub of Kochi. Their land was part of a parcel of 246 acres leased out to SmartCity Infrastructure Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle jointly formed …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Kerala Government to approve land acquisition for Kochi International Cricket Stadium soon

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The state government is expected to give its nod to the Kerala Cricket Association to acquire land near the Kochi airport in Nedumbassery for the proposed international cricket stadium within a month, taking the city’s long-cherished dream of an exclusive cricket stadium a step closer to reality. The land has received approval from the Board of Control for Cricket …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Why Pinarayi govt called off SmartCity Kochi deal, and what happens next

India Today

An urban initiative that caught Kerala’s imagination but remained mired in political slugfests has bitten the dust with the Pinarayi Vijayan government scrapping the SmartCity Kochi project. TECOM Investments, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has 84 per cent stake in SmartCity Kochi, the remaining 16 per cent being with the state government. “There is no need to provide compensation to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

TECOM payment for SmartCity exit share buyback, not compensation: Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday addressed concerns over the government's decision to repay Dubai-based TECOM for its exit from the SmartCity project in Kochi, clarifying that the payment is not compensation but the cost of TECOM’s shares in the venture. The Chief Minister also assured that the SmartCity Kochi project would remain under full government control moving forward, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Kalamandalam Gopi’s artistic expressions find place at Kochi airport

The Hindu

Renowned Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi visited the Business Jet Terminal at Cochin International Airport on Sunday to view an exclusive display of his iconic Navarasa Bhavas. The paintings, created by artist Mopasang Valath, preserve the subtleties and originality of the nine Rasa Bhavas as portrayed by Gopi Asan in his signature green costume. The project began a year ago, with …

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2 weeks ago

A tasting menu in Kochi explores Kerala's gastronomic past

Live Mint

There is a unique multi-course, immersive dining experience in Kochi featuring a series of meals shaped by the chefs’ food memories and traditional dishes of Kerala. “Going beyond concepts of conventional dining is what we’re aiming at with these dining experiences," says Mayne, who studied culinary arts from the Delhi affiliate of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris at GD Goenka Institute, …

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2 weeks ago

Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight with 117 passengers returns to Chennai due to ‘technical issue’

Hindustan Times

A Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight returned to Chennai as it developed a technical issue, the airline said on Monday. Representational Image “On December 9, 2024, SpiceJet Q400 aircraft from Chennai to Kochi returned to Chennai due to a technical issue. Meanwhile, another SpiceJet plane was involved in an incident on Monday, as the carrier's Delhi-Shillong flight was diverted to Patna due …

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Pushpa 2 The Rule: Kochi theatre screens second half of Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna film without showing first half

Hindustan Times

In a hilarious comedy of errors, the Cinepolis Centre Square Mall theatre in Kochi played the second half of Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule without showing the first half of the Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil-starrer. Pushpa 2: The Rule second half screened first The publication reports that the 6:30 pm show on Friday saw the audience disappointed …

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Pushpa 2: Kochi theatre screens second half without first half, fans demand refund

India Today

A surprising incident occurred at the Cinepolis Centre Square Mall theatre in Kochi on Friday, where the second half of Allu Arjun and Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule was mistakenly screened before the first half. According to reports, a section of the audience demanded a refund for the error, while others insisted on watching the film's first half. Responding to …

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2 weeks ago

Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight suffers technical snag, makes emergency landing at Chennai airport

India TV News

Chennai: A Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight with over 100 passengers and crew members suffered a technical snag and made an "emergency landing" in Chennai on Monday. The airport officials said the "technical glitch" was detected mid-air in the flight. The pilot later detected the "technical glitch," following which the flight turned back to Chennai and made an "emergency landing," they said. …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bose Krishnamachari features in ArtReview’s Power 100 list 2024

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Bose Krishnamachari, the founder and president of Kochi Biennale Foundation, has secured a place in the prestigious ArtReview Power 100 list 2024. The list released by the internationally acclaimed ArtReview magazine features the world’s 100 most influential personalities in the field of art. Bose was named in last year’s Power 100 list as well. Bose has been honoured with …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Three Kochi corporation staffers arrested for accepting bribe

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Three officials of Kochi corporation were arrested for accepting a bribe from an Aluva native. Health inspector Madhu, junior health inspector Shanu and temporary employee John were apprehended by the Ernakulam wing of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in Palluruthy on Friday. “Later, the accused, working with the corporation’s health department at the Palluruthy office visited the location. They …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport reach Pune after 9 hours delay

Hindustan Times

After more than nine hours of ordeal, the Air India Express flight, which had left passengers stranded in Kochi, finally reached Pune airport at 4.30 am. Not only the Kochi-Pune flight but several flights of the Air India Express from Kochi airport to other destinations like Bengaluru and Kolkata got cancelled. Flight IX-2714 was scheduled to depart from Kochi airport …

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Thammanam pipeline burst: Water supply in Kochi restored after 15 hours

Police want 40ft Pappanji at Veli Ground in Fort Kochi removed; organisers unmoved

Tata Group's 'Taj Cochin International Airport' to be launched on December 28

119 complaints settled at Kochi adalat

Coast Guard personnel of India, Vietnam hold joint sea exercises

Fans of FC Barcelona to converge in Kochi on December 21 to celebrate club’s 125th anniversary

Unknown beeping electronic device near Kochi Infopark triggers panic

With the passing of Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal, Kochi loses a multi-faceted talent

Thomas Burleigh Kurishingal: Malayali man for all seasons who was closely associated with Brando and Sinatra

Vagabond man found dead on top of gate in Kochi's Mangalavanam

KSINC to launch three new boat cruises to islands off Kochi, Alappuzha

Kochi, smarting from a lost opportunity

Kerala Government to approve land acquisition for Kochi International Cricket Stadium soon

Why Pinarayi govt called off SmartCity Kochi deal, and what happens next

TECOM payment for SmartCity exit share buyback, not compensation: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kalamandalam Gopi’s artistic expressions find place at Kochi airport

A tasting menu in Kochi explores Kerala's gastronomic past

Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight with 117 passengers returns to Chennai due to ‘technical issue’

Pushpa 2 The Rule: Kochi theatre screens second half of Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna film without showing first half

Pushpa 2: Kochi theatre screens second half without first half, fans demand refund

Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight suffers technical snag, makes emergency landing at Chennai airport

Bose Krishnamachari features in ArtReview’s Power 100 list 2024

Three Kochi corporation staffers arrested for accepting bribe

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport reach Pune after 9 hours delay