Kochi: News

28 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2': Allu Arjun addresses Fahadh Faasil's absence from promotions

As Pushpa 2: The Rule's release looms, stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have been busy promoting the film. However, co-star Fahadh Faasil has been missing from the promotional events.

25 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

After Patna, Kerala set for special 'Pushpa 2' event

The makers of the much-awaited film Pushpa 2: The Rule have announced a grand pre-release event in Kochi, Kerala.

01 Nov 2024

Kerala

AMMA to form fresh executive committee, months after MeToo storm

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has announced he will form a new executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).

30 Oct 2024

Bobby Deol

Who was Nishad Yusuf? 'Kanguva' editor (43) found dead

Nishad Yusuf, a popular film editor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry, was found dead at his home in Kochi on Wednesday.

01 Oct 2024

Lakshadweep

Who's Vice Admiral Arti Sarin—Armed Forces Medical Services head

Vice Admiral Arti Sarin took over as the Director General of tri-service Armed Forces Medical Services on Tuesday.

24 Sep 2024

Ernakulam

Actor-politician Mukesh grilled for 3hrs after arrest, released on bail

Malayalam actor and legislator M Mukesh was arrested on Tuesday (September 24) on charges of rape but was later released on bail.

09 Sep 2024

#MeToo

New book to cover sexual violence cases, including Mollywood horror

The Kerala film industry has been shaken by a wave of #MeToo allegations.

31 Aug 2024

Mohanlal

Mollywood MeToo: Mohanlal assures cooperation, says 'don't destroy the industry'

Days after resigning as President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), veteran actor Mohanlal welcomed the observations made by the Hema Committee on Saturday.

29 Aug 2024

Bengaluru

Mollywood MeToo: Aspiring actor claims Ranjith assaulted him in hotel

In a shocking development, Malayalam film director Ranjith has been accused of sexual abuse by a man from Kerala.

18 Aug 2024

Mohanlal

Mohanlal hospitalized in Kochi due to high fever, breathing issues

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi after experiencing a high fever and difficulty breathing.

13 Aug 2024

Ahmedabad

'It Ends with Us' collects ₹4.85cr at Indian box office

The Hollywood film It Ends with Us has made a significant mark at the Indian box office, grossing an estimated ₹4.85 crore in its first four days of release.

14 Jul 2024

Malayalam

Trailer release date revealed for Mohanlal-Mammootty-Fahadh Faasil's Vasudevan Nair anthology 

The much-awaited anthology series based on the works of Jnanpith Award-winning writer MT Vasudevan Nair, titled Manorathangal, is set to have its trailer launched.

27 Jun 2024

Malayalam

Malayalam actor Siddique's son Rasheen (37) dies of respiratory failure

Veteran Malayalam actor Siddique is mourning the death of his elder son, Rasheen, who passed away on Thursday, June 27.

01 Jun 2024

Kerala

Southwest monsoon intensifies in Kerala; causes landslides, waterlogging

Widespread rains have caused landslides, uprooted trees, and led to waterlogging across Kerala due to the Southwest Monsoon.

10 May 2024

Kerala

Kerala: 2 men killed after bike sandwiched between 2 buses

Two men lost their lives after the two-wheeler they were traveling in got crushed between two buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in Kochi, Kerala.

21 Apr 2024

Udupi

Thief nabbed after stealing cash, jewels from filmmaker Joshiy's home

Muhammad Irshad, a resident of Bihar, was recently apprehended in Udupi, Karnataka. He is charged with burglarizing the residence of acclaimed Malayalam film director Joshiy in Kochi.

26 Nov 2023

Kerala

Kerala stampede: 4 dead at Nikhita Gandhi's concert, probe ordered

At least four people were killed and 65 others injured in a stampede at the annual festival of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kerala on Saturday.

30 Oct 2023

Kerala

Kerala bomb blast: Death toll rises to 3, investigation underway

The number of deaths in Sunday's bomb blast at a meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kerala's Kalamassery town, 10km from Kochi, rose to three on Monday as a 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries.

25 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi launches Kerala's first Vande Bharat, Water Metro next 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Kerala, flagged off the state's first Vande Bharat Express in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. He is also set to launch the country's first water metro later in the day in Kochi.

25 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

India's first Water Metro: Know cost, route, fare, and more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first Water Metro in Kochi, Kerala, on Tuesday.

09 Mar 2023

Kerala

Kochi: Residents gasp for breath in aftermath of Brahmapuram fire 

Residents in Kochi, Kerala, are complaining of breathlessness and discomfort, eight days after a massive fire at the Brahmapuram dump site started, India Today reported.

200 kg heroin worth Rs. 1,200 crore seized near Kochi

A whopping 200 kg of Afghan heroin worth Rs. 1,200 crore was caught near Kochi in Kerala on Thursday while it was being trafficked to India and Sri Lanka in an Iranian boat.

19 Jul 2022

Pune

Google celebrates grandmother of Malayalam poetry Balamani Amma's 113th birthday

Today Google is celebrating the 113th birthday of famous Indian poet Balamani Amma, who was popularly known as the grandmother of Malayalam literature, with a Google doodle.

08 Jul 2022

Kerala

Haven't visited Kerala yet? You are missing out a lot

Famous for its ecotourism activities, beautiful backwaters, scenic shores by the Arabian sea, gushing waterfalls, and lush tea gardens, Kerala is a mesmerizing blend of beauty and bliss.

27 Jun 2022

Kerala High Court

Malayalam actor Vijay Babu arrested in sexual assault case

Malayalam actor and producer Vijay Babu was arrested by the Kochi City Police in relation to a sexual assault case on Monday, said reports.

09 Jun 2022

India

5 most beautiful churches in India

A huge chunk of India's rich history of multiple cultures and religions comes from the colonization by the British, French, Dutch, and Portuguese.

07 Jun 2022

Kerala

5 offbeat tourist destinations near Kochi

Located in Kerala, Kochi is a beautiful city where you will find numerous hill stations, waterfalls, temples, dams, and many more attractive tourist spots.

23 May 2022

Kerala

Kerala HC to hear Vijay Babu's anticipatory bail plea today

The Kerala High Court will hear the anticipatory bail plea of Malayalam actor and producer Vijay Babu on Monday.

24 Aug 2021

Kerala High Court

Kerala HC questions Centre about 84-day gap between Covishield doses

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre whether the 84-day gap between two doses of Covishield was based on the availability of the vaccine or its efficacy.

25 Jun 2021

Indian Navy

India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier will be commissioned next year

India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) will be commissioned next year and its combat capability, reach and versatility will add formidable capabilities in the country's defense, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said in Kochi on Friday.

24 Jan 2021

India

Amusement park offers free entry to customers named 'Kamala'

If your name is Kamala or Kamal, you're lucky today!

08 Jan 2021

Facebook

Meet the Indian-American man who waved tricolor at US Capitol

Wednesday's attack on the United States Capitol drew global attention, as thousands of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building, accusing the Democrats of stealing the election.

04 Oct 2020

Uttarakhand

Kerala: 2 Navy personnel killed as glider crashes during training

Two officers of the Indian Navy died Sunday morning as a glider aircraft crashed in Kochi, Kerala.

09 May 2020

Kerala

Eight flights from seven countries to bring Indians home soon

As part of Vande Bharat Mission, India's biggest repatriation operation, eight flights will bring Indians from seven different countries soon.

21 Nov 2019

HDFC Bank

This Kochi-based bank is using robot to hire employees

As public banks continue with rigorous exams to recruit fresh candidates for different positions, private-sector entities are employing new and innovative techniques.

22 Sep 2019

Vijayawada

Two Air India flights suffer damages amid turbulence; crew injured

An Air India plane from Delhi to Vijayawada encountered severe turbulence which resulted in a commode in one of the lavatories being ripped out. Cabin crew were also reportedly injured in the incident, which occurred on September 17.

19 Apr 2019

Jharkhand

Toddler tortured by mother for being 'disobedient' dies in Kochi

A three-year-old boy, who suffered severe head injury after being allegedly subjected to torture by his mother for being 'disobedient,' died at a private hospital in Kochi, Kerala today, doctors said.

08 Feb 2019

Indian Railways

In a first, Kochi Metro launches breastfeeding pods at stations

In a heartening development, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is now providing breastfeeding pods for mothers at four stations across its network.

27 Jan 2019

X

'Kaabil' director Sanjay Gupta faces racism, shares incident on Twitter

Kaabil director Sanjay Gupta recently took to Twitter to reveal a disturbing incident.

11 Jan 2019

Sweden

Tea-seller and globetrotter: Story of a 70-year-old Keralite couple

If you think you are too broke to travel the world, you might want to take some tips from this Keralite couple who has traveled to 23 countries just by selling tea and coffee.

27 Dec 2018

Indian Navy

Kochi: Two Navy personnel killed in hangar door collapse

In a tragic incident, two Indian Navy sailors were killed on Thursday when the heavy door of a helicopter hangar fell on them at the Southern Naval Command's base in Kochi.

23 Sep 2018

Kerala High Court

#BishopMulakkalCase: Protesting nun asked not to participate in church-related activities

A nun belonging to the Syro Malabar Catholic church alleged she was asked to keep away from holding catechism classes, conducting prayers, and other church-related duties after she participated in a protest by nuns in Kochi demanding the arrest of rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

08 Sep 2018

Kerala

Kerala: Catholic organizations protest against delay in nun rape case

Members of catholic organizations protested in Kochi today against the delay in the arrest of Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was accused of rape by a nun.

27 Aug 2018

Kerala

Indian Navy rescued nearly 17,000 Keralites from floods

The Indian Navy rescued nearly 17,000 people caught in gushing waters in flood-ravaged Kerala, a Defense spokesperson said today.

21 Aug 2018

Air India

#KeralaFloods: Kochi airport suffers estimated loss of over Rs. 220cr

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has suffered an estimated loss of over Rs. 220cr in the floods, an official in Kochi said today.

19 Aug 2018

Monsoon

Kerala: Commercial flight operations from Kochi Naval Base from tomorrow

The Center yesterday said Kerala's Kochi Naval Base will be thrown open for commercial flight operations from the morning of August 20, bringing a huge relief to people awaiting the resumption of air service from Kochi.

19 Aug 2018

Mumbai

#KeralaFloods: This Mumbai-based NGO is collecting food, clothes for victims

A Mumbai-based NGO has started a campaign to collect food and other items to help the flood victims in Kerala.

18 Aug 2018

Narendra Modi

Alliance Air to operate 'proving flight' to Kochi naval base

Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, will operate a "proving flight" to Kochi's naval base in Kerala today to study the safety aspects of operating ATR type aircraft from there.

17 Aug 2018

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Floods: Air India to operate Kochi flights from Thiruvananthapuram

National carrier Air India today said its flights scheduled to depart from the Kochi airport, which has been shut down till August 26 due to floods, will operate from Thiruvananthapuram.

16 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Kerala hit by worst-ever flood, death toll rises to 72

Kerala is witnessing its worst-ever flood- 72 people have lost their lives, operations have been suspended at Kochi Airport till August 18, and trains cancelled on the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil route.

15 Aug 2018

Kerala

Kerala Floods: State on red alert, Kochi Airport shut

Since August 8, Kerala's situation has been constantly deteriorating. On Independence Day, the state sounded the red alert for flooding in all 14 districts and shut down the Kochi Airport till Saturday.

23 Jul 2018

Kerala

Favoring eloped couple, Kerala HC says 'love is blind'. Respect!

Setting aside a college order that expelled a couple for eloping, the Kerala High Court recently said, "Love is blind and an innate humane instinct."

19 Jul 2018

India

Kochi: School rusticates five students, after parents protest unreasonable fee-hike

A Kochi school allegedly rusticated five students after their parents questioned the unreasonable fee hike.

13 Jul 2018

Monsoon

Amid sudden rains, flight veers off runway at Kochi airport

A Doha-Kochi Qatar Airways flight with 306 passengers on board went slightly off the runway after it landed at Kochi airport today due to a sudden downpour and strong crosswinds.

30 Jun 2018

Dubai

Air India flight delayed by 6-hours due to 'technical reasons'

About 170 passengers of Air India's Delhi-Kochi-Dubai flight AI 933, scheduled to depart at 5:10am, were held up at Delhi's IGI Airport for almost 6 hours, with the airline saying it was due to technical reasons.

18 May 2018

Karnataka

Fearing poaching by BJP, JD(S) and Congress MLAs reach Hyderabad

Amid a power struggle in Karnataka, some of the newly-elected JD(S) and Congress MLAs from the state arrived in Hyderabad today and are expected to be lodged in five-star hotels or resorts there.

17 May 2018

Kerala

Kerala HC: Talking on phone while driving not against law

On Wednesday, the Kerala High Court ruled that talking on phone while driving wasn't an offense unless it could be established that the driver's act endangered lives.

26 Mar 2018

Madhya Pradesh

Humiliating: MP university strip-searches women after finding used sanitary napkin

In a disturbing incident, 50 women of MP's Dr Hari Singh Gour University have alleged they were strip-searched after a used sanitary napkin was found in a hostel corridor near a washroom.

Kerala ISIS Recruitment Case: Woman sentenced to 7 years rigorous-imprisonment

NIA Special Court in Kochi has sentenced a woman ISIS-operative Yasmeen Mohammed Zahid to seven years rigorous imprisonment in connection with Kerala Islamic State recruitment case.

16 Mar 2018

Lok Sabha

No proposal under consideration to discontinue Rs. 2,000 note: Govt

The government on Friday categorically said there was no proposal to discontinue Rs. 2,000 currency note, which was introduced post demonetization.

06 Dec 2017

Chennai

#DefenseDiaries: Kolkata-class destroyers allows India to project power

The three Kolkata-class destroyers are among the five most powerful weapons of the Indian Navy (IN).

05 Sep 2017

Air India

AI flight veers off runway at Kochi airport, no casualties

A major accident was averted when an Air India flight from Abu Dhabi landed at the Kochi Airport this morning around 2:40am and veered off the runway.

10 Jun 2017

India

Sustainability initiatives: France extends 3.5 million Euros to Indian cities

In a bid to curb emissions and support sustainable initiatives in India, EU and France extended 3.5 million euros to India under the 'Mobilize Your City' (MYC) initiative.