Daily patronage in Kochi metro set to cross 1-lakh mark, thanks to hot weather Kochi metro nears 1-lakh daily passengers with AC comfort, discounted passes, and upcoming feeder e-buses for connectivity. The Hindu · May 5, 2024
Water hyacinths choke life in backwater villages of Kottayam The dense blankets of leaves that float atop Vembanad Lake and its adjoining rivers have thrown life in the low-lying areas of Kottayam, including North Kuttanad, into complete disarray. The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024
SWTD launches ‘India’s largest solar-electric ferry’ India's largest solar-electric ferry, Indra, launched in Alappuzha to promote sustainable water transport & ferry tourists. The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023
Two premium vessels out of action this tourist season in Kochi During the ongoing tourist season, cruise-tourism lovers and visitors to Kochi may miss out on two premium vessels - Nefertiti, the sea-going cruise ship owned by the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC), and Vega-1, the partly AC ferry that the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) operates in the… The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
Cochin Shipyard to deliver all Water Metro ferries by March 2024 Kochi Water Metro project likely to miss Dec deadline due to delays in procuring components from abroad. 12 ferries already operational on 3 routes, 3 more ready for delivery. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Action council petitions Chief Minister over delay in construction of Water Metro terminals Mattancherry Water Metro Action Council met Chief Minister seeking speedy construction of Water Metro terminals. Delay in re-tendering and SWTD ferry services has deprived locals of socio-economic boost. KWML awaits KfW clearance to commence tender process; floating pontoons and e-buses/autos for last-mile connectivity to be readied. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
CSML may fund purchase of solar ferries for SWTD CSML to fund solar-powered ferries for SWTD; ₹10 cr for 3rd ro-ro ferry; ₹12 cr for KSRTC bus terminal; solar ferries to reduce fuel bills & carbon footprint. The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023
Minister launches passenger-cum-tourist boat The Kovalam- Bekkal waterway will change the face of Kerala, Water Transport Minister Antony Raju has said. The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022
Solar boats to enter water-locked villages of Kuttanad First set of four boats being built in a boatyard in Cherthala The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022
Fishermen rescued from drowning in Vembanad Lake Country boat capsizes 200 m off Kumarakom boat jetty The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022
10 more solar boats to join SWTD fleet The first of these boats is slated for a launch in Kochi this Onam season. The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022
SWTD modernising its fleet to rein in pollution and improve revenue Fleet of steel ferries to be replaced with seven catamaran ferries with fibre-reinforced plastic body The Hindu · May 9, 2022
SWTD to launch first solar-powered cruise vessel from Kochi’s Marine Drive in April ‘Solar Cruiser’ will be able to carry a total of 200 guests The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022