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Work on Kochi metro’s Kakkanad extension to be completed by November 2025, says KMRL chief

KMRL has floated tender for 11.2-km viaduct & 10 stations for Kochi Metro's Kakkanad extension. Technical bid to be opened Oct 27; civil construction to be completed in 20 months. Pre-cast method to be adopted to save time. Traffic diversion & multi-level parking options to be explored. AIIB to give…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

KFA bids for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Kerala Football Assoc. bids for 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match, likely to be held in Manjeri or Kochi. India in Group A of preliminary round 2 with Qatar, Kuwait, and Afghanistan/Mongolia. KFA needs Govt. support for match, hotel fit for FIFA qualifier may be issue.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Sarojini Balanandan cremated

AIDWA leader Sarojini Balanandan cremated in Kochi. Ministers, AIDWA president, and former MP present. Late leader, 86, passed away after age-related ailments. CM, CPI(M) State Secy, and senior leader paid respects. Remembrance meeting held after cremation.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

In Frames | Heralding Onam

The traditional Atham procession held in Tripunithura, near Kochi, was a riot of colours, giving a foretaste of Kerala’s most important festival

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

KTDC organises payasamela in capital

KTDC begins Onam festivities with delicious payasams. Expert chefs prepare traditional payasams without compromising taste, quality and aroma. Sale counters at Grand Chaithram, Kochi, Mascot Hotel, Waterscapes, Nandanam, Loom Land, Folk Land, Tamarind Easy Hotel, Aahaar Restaurant, Cafepolitan Calicut. Varieties include ada pradhaman, pal payasam, kadala payasam, navarasa payasam, carrot…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Coast Guard organises ‘unity run’

500+ people from diverse backgrounds participated in a unity run in Kochi to promote national integration, flagged off by Deputy Inspector General N. Ravi. The run was part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal' celebrations and routed through Park Avenue Road and M.G. Road.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Senior metropolitan of Orthodox Church passes away

Zachariah Mar Anthonios, former metropolitan bishop of Kollam diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, passed away at 77. Born in Punalur, he completed post-grad in Sacred Theology & was ordained as priest in 1974. He served many parishes & was elected as metropolitan in 1989. He was head of Kochi…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

‘Forum Kochi’ mall opens

Kochi Forum, a 6.50-lakh sq.ft mall at Maradu on NH Bypass, has opened to customers. Joint initiative of Prestige Group and Thomsun Group.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Kerala Minister Mohamed Riyas slams journalists

Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said journalists have a tendency to follow their employers' political interests, which he observed after reporters raised questions about a Kochi-based mining company's alleged backhanders. He made this statement during Independence Day celebrations in Kannur, adding that media had hounded the LDF govt from 2016-2021, but…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Rohit Sharma should be more aggressive as a captain: Kapil Dev

KOCHI: The sight of Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup from the Lord’s balcony forty years ago is etched in an Indian cricket fan’s memory. With another ODI World Cup around the corner, the man who inspired India’s maiden ODI World Cup success and ushered in a cricketing revolution in…

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023