Kochi has been declared the cleanest city in Kerala in the 9th edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2024, India’s largest annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The city saw an extraordinary improvement in its national ranking, jumping from 416th position in 2023 to 50th place in 2024. This Read More…
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Kochi to Launch Scenic Double-Decker Bus Tour from July 13: A New Way to Explore the Queen of the Arabian Sea
Kochi is all set to welcome its own open-roof double-decker sightseeing bus tour, starting July 13, offering a fresh and exciting way for locals and tourists to take in the city’s vibrant charm and backwater breeze. Following its success in Thiruvananthapuram, the ‘City Sightseeing’ initiative will kick off with an official launch ceremony at 6 Read More…
Online Taxi Drivers Stage Day-Long Strike in Kochi Over Unfair Practices and Fare Reforms
Kochi: Ride-hailing services in Kochi have come to a standstill today as online taxi drivers launched a day-long strike, demanding an end to alleged exploitation by cab aggregators and calling for standardized fare regulations. The protest, which runs from 6 AM to 6 PM, has been organized by the Online Taxi Community with support from Read More…
Germany Backs Kochi Water Metro’s Wave of Success with More Loans for Expansion
Kochi: The Kochi Water Metro’s smooth sail into success has caught the attention of the German government, which is now gearing up to offer more financial support for its expansion. Through the KfW Development Bank, Germany is preparing new loan provisions to help purchase additional boats, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the eco-friendly Read More…
TCS to Set Up 37-Acre Innovation Campus in Kochi with ₹690 Crore Investment
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is launching a massive 37-acre campus in Kochi, Kerala, with an investment of ₹690 crore. This ambitious project, called the TCS Innovation Park, is set to house nearly 10,000 employees in phases, with the first phase slated to begin operations in the financial year 2023-24. The Kerala government has allocated 36.84 Read More…
Allu Arjun in Kochi for Pushpa 2 Promotional Tour Ahead of Grand Release
Allu Arjun is in Kochi as part of the promotional campaign for his eagerly anticipated film Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar. The sequel to the successful Pushpa is set for release on December 5, 2024. Arjun reprises his iconic role as Pushpa Raj, a character renowned for his charisma and resilience. During his Read More…
Justice Hema Committee report opens ‘Pandora’s Box” in the industry
Kochi, Aug 29 (IVC) Justice K Hema Committee’s controversial report has opened the ‘Pandora’s box in the Malayalam Film industry. The report has only partially released.