Kochi: News
Kerala government sponsored Pakistan 'spy' Jyoti to promote tourism: RTI
Jyoti Malhotra, a vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, had visited Kerala on an official invitation from the state government, a Right to Information (RTI) reply has revealed.
Minu Muneer arrested for alleged online harassment against Balachandra Menon
Malayalam actor Minu Muneer (45) was arrested on Monday by Kochi City's cybercrime police for allegedly making obscene and defamatory comments against fellow actor-director Balachandra Menon on social media.
Dino Morea appears before ED in Mithi River desilting case
Bollywood actor Dino Morea has appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai for questioning in connection with a ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, reported PTI.
Container ship catches fire off Kerala coast, 22 crew stranded
A Singapore-flagged container ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire off the Beypore coast in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Monday morning.
Ship carrying calcium-carbide sinks off Kochi: Should we be worried?
A major environmental threat has emerged off the coast of Kerala as the Liberian-flagged container ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank today.
How one drug raid dragged Mollywood into hybrid 'ganja' case
Actors Shine Tom Chacko (Beast) and Sreenath Bhasi (Manjummel Boys) were interrogated by the Kerala Excise team on Monday in connection with the seizure of hybrid ganja from an Alappuzha resort in Omanapuzha.
Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza arrested for drug possession
In a late-night operation, Kerala's Excise Department caught three people, including famous filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, with hybrid ganja (cannabis).
Kerala Police arrest Shine Tom Chacko for alleged drug use
The Kerala Police arrested Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko on Saturday after a four-hour-long interrogation for allegedly using drugs.
Where's Shine Tom Chacko? Actor's phone traced to Tamil Nadu
The mystery of Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's disappearance only gets murkier as his last mobile signal was traced to Tamil Nadu.
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko flees police raid, manhunt on
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko reportedly escaped the police during a raid at a luxury hotel in Kochi on Wednesday night.
'L2: Empuraan' fever: Million tickets sold, bumper advance figures
The much-awaited Malayalam movie, L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, will be released in theaters on Thursday.
Why Anurag Kashyap thinks Bollywood can never beat Malayalam cinema
Acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently made his acting debut in the Malayalam film industry with Aashiq Abu's action thriller Rifle Club.
SpiceJet flight returns to Chennai mid-air due to 'technical issue'
A Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight was compelled to return to Chennai on Monday after it developed a technical issue.
'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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
New book to cover sexual violence cases, including Mollywood horror
The Kerala film industry has been shaken by a wave of #MeToo allegations.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amusement park offers free entry to customers named 'Kamala'
If your name is Kamala or Kamal, you're lucky today!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Kaabil' director Sanjay Gupta faces racism, shares incident on Twitter
Kaabil director Sanjay Gupta recently took to Twitter to reveal a disturbing incident.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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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.
#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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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).
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.
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.