The Latest Breaking News from Corporation

Renovation of Lions Park to commence soon

Kozhikode's Lions Park to be renovated with an elevated track, play zone, reading zone, pond, fountain, walkway, rain shelters, and lawn. Costing ₹7.5 crore, the project has been approved by the Amrut core committee and the Corporation Council. Once completed, it will be a major attraction for beach-goers.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Stalemate ends, Governor grants approval for TSRTC merger Bill

Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan granted her approval for the introduction of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (Absorption of Employees into Government Service) Bill 2023

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Corporation council approves revised building tax rates

The local body has decided to retain the current building tax rate of ₹16 per square metre for residential buildings up to 300 square metres. CPI(M) councillor Clinus Rosario was elected as the chairperson of the Welfare Standing committee

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Cabinet decides to merge TSRTC with government

The move is expected to strengthen the Corporation and also the public transport system in the State, says Minister for Municipal Administration briefing the media about the decisions of the Cabinet meeting

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Court remands accused in forgery case in judicial custody

Magistrate Court in Kozhikode remanded Santhosh Kumar, accused of forging seals/signatures of Corporation officials, in judicial custody. He had allegedly accepted a bribe of ₹25,000 to change a building's category from residential to commercial.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Suspected food poisoning: 10 students hospitalised

Ten students of an entrance coaching centre in the city were hospitalised on Monday after showing symptoms of food poisoning.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

A busload of problems in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

Cash-strapped KSRTC faces crisis as CMD steps down due to High Court raps and inter-departmental feuds. Kerala government must find lasting solution to issues, involve all stakeholders and keep KSRTC afloat to serve 25 lakh passengers a month.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

UDF councillors stage walkout over amendment to motion on price hike

UDF and LDF in Kozhikode Corp. council meeting presented unified front, but UDF walked out over amendment proposed by LDF.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Transgender parents’ plea for birth certificate showing them as parents instead of father and mother

Trans parents Zahhad and Ziya Paval seek Kozhikode Corp. to issue new birth certificate for their newborn, mentioning them as parents, not father/mother. Request denied, so they filed writ petition. HC adjourned hearing to July 27

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Building number case in Kozhikode Corporation may be handed over to Vigilance

Crime Branch requests transfer of Kozhikode Corporation building number case to Vigilance. Six persons arrested in connection with the case. Investigation hindered by transfer of officers and lack of info from IKM. Opposition demands Vigilance investigation, DCC president alleges conspiracy.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023