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National Governance & Policy 01 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Kochi Corporation Council Split Over Bringing Vending Bunks Under Street Vendors Act

A sharp divide emerged in the Kochi Corporation Council after the renewal of licences for vending bunks triggered debate over whether they should be brought under the Street Vendors Act. The Mayor has called for a special meeting with representatives of bunk operators and street vendors to seek a workable resolution. The discussion has exposed a broader policy fault line between regulating long-standing commercial structures and protecting the rights of informal vendors under the law.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy31 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

TradeForge Glitches Disrupt Kochi Tea Auctions, Buyers Press for Tea Board Intervention

Technical disruptions on the TradeForge platform have unsettled Kochi tea auctions, delaying delivery orders and hampering transactions for smaller buyers. The latest sale also saw subdued participation, adding pressure on prices and prompting calls for the Tea Board to step in and restore confidence in the market.

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National Governance & Policy29 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kochi Residents Flag Night-Time Air Quality Worsening as Monitoring Stations Fail

Residents in Kochi are reporting a visible deterioration in air quality, particularly after dark, as concerns mount over potential health risks from pollution. The issue has escalated into a governance problem after an MLA sought the Chief Minister’s intervention, while the state pollution control board remains unable to provide real-time AQI readings because key monitoring stations in Vyttila and Kaloor are non-functional.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Tea Prices Fall at Kochi Auctions as Upcountry Buying Weakens

Tea prices eased at the Kochi auctions in Sale 42 as demand weakened sharply after most upcountry buyers stayed away for the extended Puja holidays, traders said. The softer tone reflected thin participation rather than a broad supply shock, but market participants warned the subdued trend could persist into the next rounds of auctions.

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India Entertainment & Culture17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Kochi Artist Jazeela Sherif’s Solo Show Turns Watercolour Into a Quiet Act of Reflection

Kochi-based artist Jazeela Sherif’s solo exhibition, Unhurried Soul, frames watercolour not as a decorative medium but as a contemplative practice shaped by restraint, light and pause. The show invites viewers to slow down and engage with the emotional and meditative possibilities of painting at a time when visual culture often rewards speed and excess.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 03:41 PM IST

Arson at Kochi’s Kadavumbhagam Synagogue Raises Alarm Over Heritage Security

A fire was deliberately set at Blossom Nursery, directly opposite the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam, around 2.40 a.m. on October 12, 2026, triggering concern over the safety of one of Kochi’s most significant heritage structures. While the blaze appears to have been confined to the nursery premises, the incident has renewed scrutiny of security arrangements around the over 800-year-old synagogue and the broader protection of vulnerable religious heritage sites.

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National Governance & Policy30 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Mysuru Corporation to Deliver Birth and Death Certificates by Post for ₹100

The Mysuru City Corporation has signed an agreement with India Post to deliver birth and death certificates directly to residents’ homes, marking a notable shift toward doorstep civic services. The facility will cost ₹100 per certificate and is intended to reduce repeat visits to municipal offices while improving access and convenience for citizens across India through a scalable postal network.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning14 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM IST

Science Corporation implants first vision-restoring chip in Stargardt patient

Science Corporation has implanted its PRIMA vision-restoring chip in its first patient with Stargardt disease, marking a significant step in the company’s effort to build a novel brain-computer interface for people with severe retinal degeneration. The procedure, discussed by co-founder Max Hodak at TechCrunch Disrupt, underscores how the company is translating frontier AI and neurotechnology into a clinical pathway aimed at restoring functional sight.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 10:17 PM IST

SIC May Seek Explanation From Kochi Corporation Over Move Seen as Chilling RTI Use

The Kerala State Information Commission is likely to seek clarification from Kochi Corporation after the civic body decided to pass details of repeat RTI applicants to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for scrutiny of their financial backgrounds. The Commission has taken suo motu notice of the development and is expected to discuss the matter at its meeting on Wednesday, amid concerns that the move could deter citizens from using the transparency law.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 03:43 PM IST

Kerala Pollution Board Orders Kochi Corporation to Halt Vehicle Washing and Waste Dumping Near Kadambrayar

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has directed Kochi Corporation to stop washing waste-collection vehicles and dumping waste near Kadambrayar at Brahmapuram after inspections found the practice at the civic body’s dumping site. The move sharpens scrutiny of waste handling in Kochi, where environmental compliance has become a recurring public concern. Officials are now under pressure to prevent contaminated runoff from reaching the sensitive waterbody.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 02:41 PM IST

Kochi Corporation Moves to Audit Public Taps as Water Bill Leakages Mount

Kochi Corporation will survey public taps across the city to identify unused and illegally installed connections, in a move aimed at tightening control over water bill leakages. Officials also plan to geo-tag and meter public taps that remain in active use, signalling a broader push toward accountability in municipal water management.

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