Egyptian 'Tanoura' dance enthrals audience in KochiSeptember 2nd, 2009 KOCHI - An Egyptian dancer, Khalid Zohdy and his five-year-old daughter, Mariyam perform a traditional Sufi dance in a bid to share their cultural heritage known as 'Tanoura' dance during the festive season of 'Onam' in Kochi. The event was organized in a mall in Kochi.
Jet Airways begins operation on Kochi-Sharjah routeSeptember 1st, 2009 KOCHI - Jet Airways Tuesday launched services to the Gulf emirate of Sharjah, with the introduction of a daily service from here. The new flight is Jet's fourth daily service to the Gulf from Kochi, complementing its services to Doha, Kuwait and Muscat.
Chinese warship Shenzhen to dock at Kochi port on FridayAugust 6th, 2009 KOCHI - A People's Republic of China (PLA Navy) ship, Shenzhen, a destroyer, will arrive on Friday at Kochi Port on its return journey to the Chinese Port of Zhanjiang, having completed an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden. The Chinese warship will make the port call.
ONGC to start drilling for oil off Kochi coastAugust 2nd, 2009 KOCHI - It will take at least 100 days to confirm whether there is hydrocarbon presence off Kochi coast, Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) chairman R.S. Sharma has Sunday.
ONGC to start major oil drilling off Kochi coastAugust 2nd, 2009 KOCHI - The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is all set to start a major oil drilling off Kochi coast from today. Most of the preliminary exploratory drilling confirmed the presence of hydro-carbon, carbohydrate and other chemicals.
Infopark Kochi doubles IT exportsJuly 28th, 2009 KOCHI - Infopark Kochi, an IT park promoted by the Kerala government, Tuesday said its exports almost doubled last fiscal to touch Rs.600 crore ($124.5 million). It said in a statement that the companies based in the Infopark campus have hired 2,500 IT professionals in 2007-08, taking their total head count to 9,000.
India's longest railway bridge nearing completion at KochiJuly 18th, 2009 KOCHI - The country's longest railway bridge, at 4.62 km, is fast nearing completion and will be opened in November, an official said here Saturday. The bridge, to connect the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam with Edapally near here, has been constructed in the Kochi backwaters.
Kochi blast was planned: PoliceJuly 11th, 2009 KOCHI - The pipe bomb blast at the Kochi collectorate Friday was a planned one, police said Saturday. The explosion took place around 3.10 p.m.
Audi opens terminal showroom in KochiMay 15th, 2009 KOCHI - German luxury car maker Audi Friday opened its flagship terminal showroom in Kochi. 'Audi Kochi', the company's first terminal showroom in the country that exemplifies the latest and exclusive terminal architecture of Audi will increase the visibility of the brand, the company said in a statement.
Emirates announces new package on Kochi-Dubai sectorMarch 31st, 2009 KOCHI - Emirates Airlines Tuesday announced a 'companion offer' that extends a complimentary return ticket in the same class for a companion for a passenger travelling from here to Dubai. In a press statement, the airlines said the offer was valid on flights EK533 departing from Kochi 4.20 a.m.
ICICI Securities launches offline trading platform in KochiMarch 25th, 2009 KOCHI - ICICI Securities Wednesday launched active trader service (ATS), an offline trading platform, in Kochi. The ATS offers specialised research and personalised services with the aid of latest technology and infrastructure to active traders.
Queen Mary II reaches Kochi coastMarch 20th, 2009 KOCHI - Queen Mary II, world's largest ocean liner, reached Kerala's Kochi coast on Wednesday. The liner is proving to be a visual-treat for the residents.
Queen Mary 2 arrives at KochiMarch 18th, 2009 KOCHI - Queen Mary 2, billed as the grandest and most magnificent ocean liner ever built, came calling at the port here Wednesday. This is its second voyage to this port city.
Mott MacDonald opens new design centre in KochiMarch 14th, 2009 KOCHI - London-based engineering and consultancy major Mott MacDonald Friday opened its new design centre in Kochi, Kerala. Mott MacDonald director (oil and gas global operations) Sam Mathew said the company was committed to expanding its business in India and Kochi would become a hub for the firm's oil, gas and petrochemical storage and distribution business.
Corruption case filed against Kerala cricket bodyJanuary 1st, 2009 KOCHI - The state vigilance department Friday registered a case against office-bearers and others of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) after a cricket enthusiast complained to a special court about several incidents of corruption in the body. Balaji Iyengar and two others sent copies of their complaints about alleged financial manipulation in the KCA to Chief Minister V.S.
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