Kumarakom Water Crisis: Resort Consumption Under Scrutiny as Residents Face Shortages ● Water Supply & Civic Issues
Kumarakom residents face severe drinking water shortages, prompting local panchayat officials and the Kerala Water Authority to examine resort consumption and investigate pipeline distribution issues.
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Champions Boat League 2026: Sixth Leg and Indira Gandhi Boat Race to Be Held at Marine Drive, Kochi ● Cultural & Event Tourism
The sixth leg of Champions Boat League 2026 and the Indira Gandhi Boat Race take place at Marine Drive, Kochi, featuring nine traditional snake boats and cultural displays.
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Pathiramanal Proposed for Global Tourism Project by Suresh Gopi ● Tourism Infrastructure & Development
Union Minister Suresh Gopi proposes Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Lake for the Central Government’s 'One State, One Global Destination' scheme to boost backwater tourism.
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FoodTech Kerala 2026 Exhibition to Begin in Kochi on October 9 ● Agro & Food Technology
The 17th edition of FoodTech Kerala 2026 begins in Kochi on October 9, featuring over 200 stalls, food processing equipment, packaging technology, and enterprise networking opportunities.
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Kerala Agricultural University Invites Applications for PG Diploma in Farm Journalism and Visual Communication ● Education & Media
Kerala Agricultural University invites applications for its one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Farm Journalism and Visual Communication for 2026–27, offering specialised training in agricultural communication and digital media.
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Champakulam Basilica Introduces Special Sunday Qurbana for Tourists as Spiritual Tourism Gets a Push ● Spiritual & Heritage Tourism
Historic St. Mary’s Basilica at Champakulam introduces a special Sunday Holy Qurbana at 11:30 a.m. for Catholic tourists and pilgrims, giving a boost to spiritual tourism in Kuttanad.
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Keralam’s ₹90,000-Crore Tourism Target Puts Kumarakom in Focus ● Tourism Economy & Policy
Kerala targets doubling its annual tourism revenue to ₹90,000 crore within five years, opening new growth opportunities for Kumarakom's backwater hospitality, eco-resorts, and responsible tourism sector.
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Kumarakom Draws International Tourism Interest at KTM 2026 ● International Tourism & Trade
Kumarakom draws strong international interest at KTM 2026, as overseas travel buyers focus on its iconic backwaters, Ayurveda wellness, local village life, and community-led responsible tourism initiatives.
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Cruise Tourism Expansion Gathers Momentum in Kerala ● Cruise & Maritime Tourism
Kerala pushes to expand its cruise and maritime tourism sector, planning new cruise terminals in Kochi and Kozhikode, river cruises across 44 waterways, and coastal routes linking Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kerala Plans ₹190 Crore Push to Develop Muziris as Global Heritage Tourism Destination ● Heritage & Cultural Tourism
Kerala proposes a ₹190 crore investment push to develop Muziris into a global heritage tourism destination, enhancing visitor infrastructure, museums, and backwater circuits.
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Kerala Boat Race Season 2026 Gathers Momentum as Champions Boat League Moves Across the State ● Cultural & Event Tourism
Kerala's Champions Boat League Season 6 kicks off with 11 races across major backwater destinations from September to November 2026, culminating with the President's Trophy Boat Race at Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam.
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Kumarakom Highlighted as a Model for Global Tourism Development ● Sustainable Tourism & Development
Kumarakom has received national recognition as a model for sustainable and community-led tourism development, highlighted by the Ministry of Tourism at TNIE Tourism Summit 2026 for its two-decade legacy of empowering local livelihoods and protecting backwater ecology.
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