Kochi

The Mullassery Canal restoration in Kochi will resume on September 1 and conclude by March to address waterlogging. Authorities will intensify inspections against banned single-use plastic and implement urgent measures like drain cleaning and shop relocation over drains.

Senior citizens in Kochi reported concerns about neglect by adult children, financial cheating, and neighbor-related issues during a panel discussion with the Kerala State Elderly Commission. These complaints highlight a growing sense of insecurity among the elderly population.

An engine failure caused a Ro-Ro ferry to drift off Kochi. A Fisheries patrol boat and Marine Enforcement team secured the vessel with towing lines and safely returned it to shore.

The Kerala High Court has permitted the Chief Officer and Second Engineer of the capsized MSC Elsa 3 to return home after being detained in Kochi for over a year following the ship's capsizing.

Over 1,200 children participated in the SIP Regional Prodigy 2026 competition. Winners from the Andhra Pradesh regional event will advance to the National SIP Prodigy 2026 competition in Kochi in November.

The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Kochi conducted a crackdown on bike riders, inspecting 80 vehicles. Of these, 35 had banned silencers, and 20 had other violations.

Residents are calling for a new water tank at Thammanam in Kochi after a partial collapse of an existing 1.35-crore-litre tank caused a temporary drinking water crisis in the city.

Kerala CM Satheesan flew by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi to visit his father-in-law undergoing treatment. CPI(M) criticized the journey, noting Satheesan had previously accused the LDF government of extravagance in helicopter use.

A youth reported abducted has been found in Kochi in possession of suspected MDMA. Authorities are investigating the case involving drug possession and abduction.

A fire at an older high-rise in Kochi has raised safety concerns, with officials citing poor access and lack of open space as major challenges. The Fire and Rescue Services are currently in the process of procuring an aerial ladder platform to address such emergencies.

Uber drivers in Kochi launched a fresh strike, claiming the company failed to honor a promise to discuss their demands, including pay revision, on July 30.

The MVD initiated a crackdown on illegal bike taxis in Kochi by having officials pose as passengers. 36 private bikes were penalized during a recent inspection, and transport registration is now mandatory for commercial operations.

A fire occurred at the naval quarters in Kacheripady, Kochi, around 4:30 p.m. in an unoccupied flat. The incident was reported in an unoccupied space, minimizing potential casualties.

Kochi households will face increased biomedical waste collection fees as the Corporation reduces its subsidy. The subsidy per kg drops from ₹28 to ₹8, while the user fee for non-subsidized households rises from ₹12 to ₹20.

Kochi has seen a rise in violent assaults, with at least one incident involving groups with criminal records reported monthly since March. Recent cases often followed sudden provocations and were linked to intoxication, including road rage assaults near Kakkanad.

A girl who went missing from Aluva in Kochi has been traced to Pune. Authorities confirmed her location after the disappearance.

The police will trial a QR code-aided system to direct motorists to pay-and-park lots at 18 locations in Kochi for one month. The system is intended to streamline parking access and payments.

Three individuals were arrested in Kozhikode following an alleged road rage assault that occurred in Kochi. The incident led to their detention.

A rights panel has directed Corpn. to prepare an action plan for mosquito-control in Kochi. The directive aims to address mosquito-related public health concerns in the region.

Drivers in Kerala’s Kochi are demanding well-maintained washrooms and common resting spaces at hotels and resorts. A protest by tourist taxi drivers at Crowne Plaza highlighted inadequate restroom facilities.

Pukasa, a left-leaning collective of writers and artists, held a protest meeting in Kochi to express solidarity with student agitation in Delhi. The event was organized in Kerala's Kochi in support of ongoing student protests in the national capital.

Kochi-based software firm Faircode has launched One More Voice, a digital initiative enabling global individuals to express solidarity with the Jantar Mantar protest using a single word.

The four-day multinational maritime security training engagement 'Operation Southern Readiness' concluded in Kochi. It was inaugurated on July 20, 2026.

Writers, filmmakers, actors, and activists in Kochi held solidarity protests with Delhi students over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action. Events included marches, public meetings, and a candlelight vigil, with speakers criticizing police excesses and urging public support for the student movement.

Hazardous chemicals, including DDT and endosulfan, were detected at higher levels in sediment samples from Kuzhikandam creek and its sub-drains following a mass fish kill along the Eloor-Edayar industrial stretch of the Periyar in May 2024, according to an activist. The activist highlighted the issue as part of concerns over the creek's rejuvenation efforts in Kochi.

Kochi youth held a midnight candlelight vigil in solidarity with protests at Jantar Mantar. The event was organized through an Instagram handle named Azadi Kerala, with participants wearing black.

A food safety drive in Kochi led to the inspection of six eateries. The initiative aims to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Employees of FACT staged a protest in Kochi.

Qatar Airways was ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to a Kannur family after denying boarding to minors during a return journey from Kochi to Italy via Doha. The family incurred additional expenses by obtaining fresh travel documents and transporting the children separately to Italy.

Two individuals were arrested in Kochi as the CBN seized 30 tonnes of a substance referred to as the 'fighter drug' in Delhi.

The French firm SUEZ has begun non-destructive testing of the water utility’s reservoirs, pump houses, and other infrastructure in Kochi as part of a structural stability assessment.

Surprise inspections were conducted at seven eateries in Kaloor and Kadavanthra, Kochi.

A Talrop director board member was arrested for investment fraud after a couple from Kallara alleged they were defrauded of ₹10 lakh through a Kochi-based company. The accused is a native of Pangode.

The health department in Kochi has urged safe food habits following the reporting of three shigellosis cases. The advisory aims to prevent further spread of the infection.

Illegal bike taxis in Kochi operate without proper authorization, posing safety risks to passengers. These unauthorized vehicles raise concerns about the lack of regulation in the local transportation sector.

An eatery in Kochi was shut down after nearly 50 people were affected by suspected food poisoning. The incident led to immediate closure of the establishment.

The Indian government has pledged full support to the Kerala government to safeguard the rights of over 800 retrenched employees from CorroHealth Infotech's Kochi and Kozhikode offices.

A 190-MLD water treatment plant in Aluva is being developed to address Kochi’s water supply issues.

The Kochi sewerage treatment project is progressing as it gains momentum. Key focus is on accelerating the initiative to improve wastewater management in the region.

Two fishermen drowned after their fishing boat capsized in Kochi. The incident occurred in the coastal area of Kochi, resulting in the deaths of both individuals.