The Latest Breaking News from Corporation

Just over ₹53,000 collected as fines for illegal boards, banners and flags in public places in Ernakulam this year till October 31

Kochi: Despite High Court directives and govt orders, only ₹53,510 fine collected in 10 cases in Ernakulam district in 10 months. 24,986 unauthorised boards, banners, flags and hoardings removed from district, but no prosecution measures taken by municipalities and panchayats.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to prepare flood mitigation master plan

The council meeting of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Friday decided to prepare a flood mitigation master plan for the capital city.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Kochi Corporation comes under fire for bad state of roads in city

Kochi Corporation faces flak for not repairing potholed roads, causing accidents and damage to vehicles. EDRAAC president laments 50% of roads in bad condition. Contractors unable to raise funds due to 42 months of unpaid dues. State govt. owes ₹250 crore to Corporation, which could help repair roads.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Oppn. alleges corruption in Amrut project, demands resignation of Mayor

Opposition leader Rajan J. Pallan sought to register criminal cases against the LDF councillors and officers, who threatened the Corporation secretary, who had sent a letter to the government about the corruption, with dire consequences

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Ensure My Kochi App functions without impediments, Corporation told

High Court directs Corporation Secretary to inform if septic/hotel waste collection, disposal and vehicle movement can be tracked on My Kochi App. Court asks Corpn. to verify the app's efficacy and take steps to clean Punchathodu, monitor dumping and take swift action against violators.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Kochi Corporation hopes to complete Thuruthi housing project by February

Kochi Corp. plans to complete two housing complexes for economically weaker sections by Feb. 2021. The ₹44-crore project has received ₹18.24 crore aid under Rajeev Avas Yojana and ₹21 crore from CSML. The Corpn. has chipped in with ₹39.2 crore. Each apartment has 300 sq ft. area.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Kochi Corporation to hand over 10 acres to BPCL-Kochi Refinery for CBG plant

Kochi Corporation to give 10 acres to BPCL-Kochi Refinery for CBG plant. Agreement with KSIDC for waste-to-energy plant cancelled. BPCL to float bid for project. Biogas to be used by BPCL. Council seeks clarity on rejects from plant.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Kochi Corporation to get German support for sustainable development projects

Germany offers support for sustainable development projects of Kochi Corp. Mayor Anilkumar held discussions with German delegation. Projects include Mullassery canal rejuvenation, Cycle with Kochi, and Water Metro.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

KKRTC pays ₹3 crore to families of its six employees who died in accidents

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has paid a sum of ₹3 crore to the families of its six employees who were killed in accidents as per the provisions of Corporate Salary Package (CSP) scheme.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt., PCB on West Hill garbage plant fire breakout

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt, PCB over Kozhikode fire. Opposition leader alleges conspiracy by Corporation. Fire Dept. conducted forensic investigation, but failed. NGT imposed ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corp. after Brahmapuram fire.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023