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Kerala: Two US citizens booked for flying drone in restricted zone in Kochi
India | Mar 23, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTInvestigators stated that the location falls within a designated Red Zone due to the presence of sensitive establishments nearby. These include INS Dronacharya and the Coast Guard headquarters, making the area highly secure and closely monitored.
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Kerala: Newborn abandoned at Pathanamthitta eatery, toddler found alone on Kochi train
India | Jan 25, 2026, 11:02 AM ISTKerala shocker: At around 5 am, a Kuttoor eatery owner in Thiruvalla, near his residence, heard cries upon opening shop. He notified neighbours, who contacted Thiruvalla police. Officers swiftly took the infant to Thiruvalla Taluk Hospital, and a probe is ongoing to track the perpetrators.
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Malayalam actor-director Sreenivasan dies at 69 after prolonged illness
Entertainment | Dec 20, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTMalayalam actor-director Sreenivasan, 69, died on Saturday in Thripunithura, Ernakulam after a prolonged illness.
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Kochi Municipal Corporation Election Results: Full list of ward-wise winners, leading candidates
India | Dec 13, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTThe Kochi Municipal Corporation witnessed a powerful UDF surge on Saturday, as all LDF mayoral candidates fell behind during the counting of votes.
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Kochi Municipal Corporation Election Results 2025: UDF sweeps, LDF suffers setback
India | Dec 13, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTKochi Local Body Election Results 2025: The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has surged ahead in the Kochi Municipal Corporation as early trends show it leading in 23 wards, leaving the United Democratic Front (UDF) trailing behind.
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Kochi among world’s top trending destinations: Best places to visit in the city in December
Travel | Dec 10, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTKochi has entered Booking.com’s list of top global trending destinations. Here are the best places to visit in Kochi in December, when the weather and mood feel perfect.
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Kerala's 1st underwater tunnel to shorten Kochi–Ernakulam trip to just minutes - Check details
Business | Oct 23, 2025, 05:47 PM ISTOnce completed, the project is expected to save passengers nearly Rs 1,500 every month by reducing their travel time by up to two hours.
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Air India plane from Kochi skids off runway while landing in Mumbai, aircraft grounded for checking
India | Jul 21, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe airline said that the aircraft taxied safely to the gate, and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked and the aircraft has been grounded for checks.
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Theft at Kerala High Court judge’s residence: Six sovereigns of gold missing
India | Jun 27, 2025, 03:12 PM ISTThe stolen item, identified as six sovereigns (around six grams) of gold, belonged to the judge’s private secretary, police said on Friday.
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Fire and explosions persist aboard container ship off Kerala coast, 4 crew missing | Video
India | Jun 10, 2025, 02:10 PM ISTThe major fire broke out on board the Singapore-flagged ship after a container explosion. Eighteen crew members were rescued, while four are still missing.
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Explosion reported aboard Singapore-flagged container ship off Kerala coast, Navy responds | Video
India | Jun 09, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTThe incident occurred around 10:30 AM and was first flagged by the Maritime Operations Centre (MOC) in Mumbai, which relayed the information to their Kochi counterparts.
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Indian Coast Guard on high alert after Liberian vessel with hazardous cargo sinks off Kochi
India | May 25, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTRecognizing the ecological sensitivity and tourism significance of Kerala’s coastline, the ICG stated that pollution response teams have been mobilized and are working in coordination with state authorities.
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Violent clash erupts between lawyers and SFI activists at Ernakulam Court in Kochi, 20 injured
India | Apr 11, 2025, 02:19 PM ISTThe incident occurred in the Ernakulam District Court premises during the District Bar Association's annual celebrations. Lawyers alleged that SFI activists trespassed into the Bar Association's annual celebration and created a ruckus.
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Kerala: 50 persons involved in land disputes join BJP hours after Waqf Bill was passed
India | Apr 04, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTIn Kerala's Ernakulam district, residents have alleged that the Waqf Board is illegally asserting ownership over their lands and properties, despite having registered deeds and land tax payment receipts.
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Police probe bullet blast at Kochi camp after officer 'fried' blank rounds in pan
India | Mar 22, 2025, 05:44 PM ISTKochi City Police have launched an inquiry into a minor explosion at the Armed Reserve (AR) Camp in Tripunithura after a Sub-Inspector allegedly tried to heat rusted blank bullets in a frying pan instead of drying them in sunlight.
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First GBS death reported in Kerala as 58-year-old dies of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Kochi
India | Feb 25, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTFor the past few months, the GBS cases have been rising in India, with Pune in Maharashtra the worst affected. The condition is caused by water contamination in most cases.
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Kerala shocker: Three severely decomposed bodies found in Customs quarters in Kochi
India | Feb 21, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTThe deceased is suspected to be a senior customs officer, his sister and mother who are speculated to have died by suicide. The police said that the severely decomposed state of the bodies made identification difficult.
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Kerala: One killed, three sustain severe burn injuries in steamer explosion at cafe
India | Feb 06, 2025, 07:18 PM ISTKerala cafe explosion: A steamer exploded at I'deli cafe, located on the ground floor of the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor.
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Kerala: Bangladeshi nationals, working in guise of migrant workers from West Bengal, nabbed in Kochi
India | Jan 31, 2025, 03:31 PM ISTA joint operation carried out by Ernakulam rural police and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) saw the arrest of 27 Bangladeshi nationals, who were illegally staying in Kerala. The police said that they obtained Aadhaar cards and other documents through agents before coming to Kochi.
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Kerela: 100th naval air operations course passing out parade at INS Garuda, Kochi
News | Jan 17, 2025, 11:45 AM ISTVice Admiral AN Pramod, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters, is the Chief Guest for the Passing Out Parade of the 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) at INS Garuda, Kochi.