Kerala CPI leader Sivadas quits party Organisational crisis in CPI's Vypeen area as council member resigns, alleging control by expelled CPI(M) members. The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
No need to withdraw notification on city entry of Gohsree buses, says MLA Vypeen MLA Unnikrishnan says stakeholders critical of notification on city entry of buses from Goshree islands must wait till RTO takes call. Govt can amend provisions if commuting hassles persist. Notification partly nationalised, curbs on operating more than 25 km on nationalised routes. KSRTC buses from Ernakulam Boat Jetty to… The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
Transport department issues final notification for city entry of private buses from Goshree islands Transport Dept. has issued a final notification allowing private buses from Goshree Islands to enter the city, after two decades. This fulfills a promise made by K.N. Unnikrishnan, MLA, in his poll manifesto. The notification follows legal procedures and will benefit 25 lakh people in Vypeen and beyond, who rely… The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
Notification for city entry of private buses from Vypeen shortly: Minister Govt to permit private buses from Vypeen to enter Kochi city. Vypeen MLA Unnikrishnan welcomes decision, says govt. fulfilled electoral promise. The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023
Kochi Water Metro hits milestone of 10 lakh passengers in less than six months since launch Kochi Water Metro achieved 10 lakh passengers in 6 months. Sanha Fathima, a Class VI student, was given gifts to mark the occasion. The service operates 12 boats between High Court Junction-Vypeen-Bolghatty and Vytilla-Kakkanad terminals. Construction of 6 more terminals is in progress. The electric-hybrid boats have won international recognition.… The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
Munambam boat accident: Body of fisherman found Last four missing fishermen after boat capsized off Munambam coast in Kerala recovered; body of Thachedath Raju, 58, aka Yesudas, recovered last. Bodies taken to Vypeen fisheries station, inquest proceedings conducted. Autopsy at Ernakulam General Hospital, bodies handed over to kin. The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Kerala boat accident: Body of one of the four missing fishermen recovered Body of missing Kerala fisherman recovered; 3 still missing. Body of Sharath, 25, of Malippuram, spotted by fishermen from Vypeen. Search operations by ICG, marine enforcement squad, coastal police, Fisheries dept. & local fishermen. Boat capsized due to overloading & poor condition. Survivors held onto can for 4 hrs before… The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
Clamour for bridges parallel to Goshree bridges gets louder Traffic snarls in the High Court-Vypeen corridor and Goshree islands have accentuated the demand that the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) build the long-overdue bridges parallel to the first and last of the trio of Goshree bridges. The Hindu · May 16, 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 · May 2, 2023
Kochi Water Metro begins service, at long last The Kochi Water Metro ferries would ultimately increase the standard of life of people living in the islands that they would call at, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said here on Tuesday, after flagging off a vessel in the High Court-Vypeen corridor, soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Water… The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023
Kerala: Government nod for development projects worth 4 crore at Vypeen KOCHI: The government has given nod for implementing infrastructure development projects worth Rs 4.17 crore in Vypeen constituency. The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022
How these Kerala fishermen are proving that using square mesh cod ends helps in sustainable fishing A boat operator from Vypeen in Kochi leads the charge in popularising the method that has proven to be effective in reducing juvenile fish catch The Hindu · Feb 5, 2022