Kochi’s heritage zones of Fort Kochi and Mattanc-herry may soon get a facelift.

The tripartite agreement between Kochi Corporation, French city of Lorient and Indian Heritage Cities Network Foundati

With many unauthorised buildings and shops having come up in gross violation of heritage norms around it, Fort Kochi is in danger of losing its old world charm.

Not just small wayside shops, but mu

The authorities have failed to find a lasting solution to encroachments by vendors in the heritage zone in Fort Kochi, as many of them have come back to their old spots.

The encro-achers have set up

If all goes well, passengers commuting between Fort Kochi and Vyttila will be able to cover the distance in a speed boat in half-an-hours.

To provide water connectivity to the world-class mobility h