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The Kochi metro’s viaduct takes off from S.N. Junction to the Thripunithura terminal station near the Thripunithura railway station.

Work on Kochi metro’s Thripunithura extension to get over by September-end

An AI-enabled camera in Kochi.

AI camera enforcement effective only if all offenders are treated equally, say stakeholders

The draft notification goes against the demand from Goshree islanders to permit city entry of the 100-odd private buses which are now forced to terminate services at High Court Junction.

Draft notification may play spoilsport with city entry of Goshree buses, feel stakeholders

Work is under way to renovate Palam Vala, one of the Chinese fishing nets on the Fort kochi beach, using newly procured teak logs.

Renovation of Chinese nets begins

One of the airconditioned electric buses conducting feeder trips from Kochi metro stations.

Kochi metro’s feeder network app to be launched shortly

Since AI-enabled cameras could result in hefty fines being levied on two-wheelers that carry three or more riders, road safety experts say it will be worthwhile for families to invest in electric autos to travel together safely.

e-autos can be an alternative to two-wheelers, say experts

Teams of the Navy and the National Disaster Response Force search for survivors the morning after the boat, named ‘Atlantic’, capsized in the Poorappuzha estuary in Tanur, Malappuram district.

Boat capsize in the Poorappuzha estuary | Tragedy at Tanur

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A Water Metro ferry operates in the Vyttila-Kakkanad corridor. The ferries here and on the High Court-Vypeen routes are packed with commuters, a fortnight since the launch of the project.

Despite demand, more ferries cannot be introduced, say Kochi Water Metro sources

Slack enforcement of rules blamed for tourist boat accidents

People wait to board Kochi Water Metro’s electric-hybrid ferry at its High Court terminal in Kochi.

KMRL to ink pact with NATPAC to improve footfall in Kochi metro, Water Metro

Concerns raised over KSRTC buses older than 15 years

Despite the PWD (NH wing) constructing a six-lane flyover in 2021, chaos prevails at Vyttila Junction during peak hours.

NATPAC suggests two plans to decongest Vyttila

Kochi Water Metro’s battery-operated electric hybrid boat on High Court-Vypeen route on April 26.

Explained | How the Kochi Water Metro will improve islanders’ socio-economic status, boost tourism

Passenger vehicles, goods carriers, and pedestrians often jostle for space on the Edappally-Aroor NH Bypass. File photo

Edappally-Aroor NH 66 bypass yet to have AI-powered cameras