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Call to conserve the ‘fort’ in Fort Kochi

With more people wanting to see the ‘fort’ on the Fort Kochi beachfront that saw the footfall of three colonial powers — the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English — history buffs are seeking steps to conserve the laterite-brick remnants of Fort Emmanuel that was built along the beachfront by…

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

Fort Kochi walkway, beachfront get 116 new lamp posts, high-mast lights

Kochi Metro Rail Limited transforms Fort Kochi beachfront with new lights and infrastructure, enhancing safety and aesthetics.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

In Kerala, foreign tourists’ prime choice remains beaches

Kerala's top destinations for foreign tourists in 2023 include beaches, hill stations, and backwaters, with Kovalam and Fort Kochi beaches leading.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

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Report sought on condition of Fort Kochi beach after tourists clean up area

Kerala Tourism seeks report on the condition of Fort Kochi beach after foreign tourists clean up garbage.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

Plea to conserve heritage buildings in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry

The heritage streets of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry may lose their charm if agencies fail to conserve buildings and prevent illegal renovations.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

Cochin Carnival, a melting pot of Fort Kochi’s culture and heritage

Experience the grandest celebration of the year in Fort Kochi - the Cochin Carnival with sporting events, music, dance & cultural programmes till January 1.

The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023

Gadkari to launch tourist vessel in Kochi

Nitin Gadkari to launch Classic Imperial, the first and biggest-of-its-kind tourist vessel in Kerala. 50m-long, air-conditioned vessel adheres to safety norms and can carry up to 150 passengers. It will operate in backwaters off Marine Drive and beyond Fort Kochi. Built over 3 years on land leased from Cochin Port…

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

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Kochi Spice Coast Marathon on October 29

Sachin Tendulkar to flag off 8th edition of Kochi Spice Coast Marathon on Sunday. Event includes 42.2-km full marathon, 21.1-km half marathon, and 5-km fun run. 6,000+ registered participants to run along Hospital Road, Boat Jetty, Marine Drive, Queens Walkway, Foreshore Road, Thevara, Ravipuram, Naval Base, Venduruthy, Thoppumpady, Fort Kochi,…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Kochi Metro Rail Ltd seeks to allay fears over issues in construction of water metro terminals

KMRL seeks to dispel doubts about Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Water Metro terminals; construction of Mattancherry terminal retendered; Fort Kochi terminal progressing; KMRL expects to complete construction by Dec 2023.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Fort Kochi-Vypeen undersea tunnel is a national asset

When it is completed, the Fort Kochi-Vypeen undersea tunnel will become the first tunnel under a deep shipping channel in India, and will serve as an important link for seamless transportation along the proposed coastal highway.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Call gets louder for bigger ro-ro ferry, underwater tunnel in Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor

With the government not handing over ₹10 crore announced in the Budget to procure the third ferry, it was decided earlier this month to source the sum from Cochin Smart Mission Limited

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Water Metro connectivity to West Kochi remains a distant dream

Work on the jetty at Mattancherry is yet to begin, despite tenders being invited for the third time; stakeholders in tourism and trade sectors are peeved at the slack water transport connectivity to Fort Kochi and Mattancherry even as the tourist season is around the corner; moreover, fear is rife…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Fort Kochi rest house to get a facelift as part of a Statewide project

The Public Works department (PWD) rest houses at major tourist destinations in the State are set to get better facilities with the government drawing a comprehensive plan for their revamp.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Pair Kerala spiced prawns with wine at Fort Kochi’s Francis, set in a 300-year-old Dutch house

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

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The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Sardine surge startles fishermen in Kochi as scientists take a close look

A resident said that the flood of oil sardines was noticed both at the sea mouth near Fort Kochi and Vypeen and the phenomenon lasted for about two hours during which period people were easily picking up the fish with bare hands.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

Anand Skaria, heritage and environmental enthusiast, is no more

Felix Anand Skaria, who made his mark in conserving the heritage of Fort Kochi and retaining its green cover, died at Thiruvannamala in Tamil Nadu on Friday, aged 65 years.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

Demand rife for third Ro-Ro ferry in Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor

Kochi Corporation to convene stakeholders’ meeting to chalk out action plan

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022

Stray bullet: police wait for Navy to hand over gun

Fisherman was hit off Fort Kochi last week

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The Hindu · Aug 14, 2022

Renovated Jail of Freedom Struggle opened at Fort Kochi

‘Many freedom fighters had the fortune of unfurling the Tricolour from the jail on the morning of August 15, 1947’

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Coast Guard conducts heritage walk in Fort Kochi

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The Hindu · Jun 6, 2022

Kerala Tourism launches virtual travel guide

Visitors who scan QR code will get e-brochure on the State’s tourism centres

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