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Sunitha Dixon steps down as works standing committee chairperson of Kochi Corporation

Sunitha Dixon resigns as Kochi Corporation committee chair amid controversy over term length and party loyalty, facing potential disqualification.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Kochi Corporation opens food testing lab

Kochi Corporation opens KOCHIA mobile food testing lab in association with ICICI Bank, inaugurated by Health Minister Veena George.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

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

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Bus-route rationalisation project for Greater Kochi area runs into rough weather

Kochi's long-awaited project to improve public transport by rationalising bus routes has stalled. The plan was to cover existing routes and 42 new areas, but has been delayed, leaving thousands of commuters to rely on private vehicles.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Key road projects hang fire in Kochi

The development of Thammanam-Pullepady Road as a four-lane road and its extension to M.G. Road and NH Bypass could have achieved considerable progress but for troubles associated with land acquisition and a slight change in alignment that was proposed earlier this year. The Chilavannur Bund Road that takes off from…

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

LSGD decides to cancel contract for biomining at Brahmapuram

The decision to annul the work awarded to Zonta Infratech Pvt. Ltd., which had received brickbats for its poor handling of legacy waste at the site after the massive fire on March 2, was taken after it was found that the agency had failed to remove refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from…

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

Brahmapuram fiasco costs Kerala State exchequer ₹1.14 crore

The nearly fortnight-long fiasco at Kochi Corporation’s solid waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram following the fire outbreak on heaps of plastic waste in March is likely to cost the State exchequer ₹1.14 crore, it has emerged.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

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Brahmapuram fire's impact: Kerala HC orders audit; asks to prevent spread of smoke

KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Friday ordered for an audit at Brahmapuram plant by a committee of high-ranking officers within 24 hours to understand the damage to the environment, conformity of the plant with the rules, and the efficiency of the plant.

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2023

Kochi Corporation carries out mega vaccination drive for community dogs

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The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022

Experts finalise proposal to alleviate flooding at Kammattipadam

Rapid urbanisation has badly affected drainage system at the area as natural drains have been destroyed, says report

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022

Licensing scheme for pet dogs to be strictly implemented

In the wake of poor response from dog owners for registering canines

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

Demand rife for third Ro-Ro ferry in Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor

Kochi Corporation to convene stakeholders’ meeting to chalk out action plan

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

Set up committee to find lasting solution to flooding in Kochi, says High Court

Collector told to submit preliminary report on drainage system by September 28

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2022

MGU joins hands with Kochi Corporation

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The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022

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The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022

On the bitten track

Reports of rabies deaths and dog attacks have triggered concern among people, with questions posed on the unbridled community dog population. The ABC programme, the onus of which is on local bodies, has floundered at many places

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022

Plans afoot to develop Kochi as major tourism hub

Tourism dept. in talks with Kochi Corporation on micro plans to showcase attractions of city

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2022

Kochi: SilverLine project also to blame?

KOCHI: Did the controversial SilverLine project, vigorously pushed by CM Pinarayi Vijayan, play a role in the record win for UDF in the byelection? The survey for the project had sparked protests across the state and the LDF campaign of development didn't find many takers.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022

Kochi's public toilet projects in limbo over lack of land

KOCHI: Lack of land coupled with the lackadaisical attitude of the authorities is posing as a hurdle in the way of construction of public toilets in the city. Kochi, a fast-growing metro, has been facing the major problem of the dearth of public toilets for the past several years.

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The Hindu · May 26, 2022

Bumpy ride for Kochiites along potholed roads

Vyttila-Kunnara Park stretch is among the worst maintained in the city

The Hindu · May 14, 2022

One-third biomining of legacy waste over at Brahmapuram dump site, say authorities

The work, which started on January 15, 2022, is well within the schedule as per the technical plan submitted by the agency entrusted with the task of biomining

The Hindu · May 6, 2022

Two hotels closed, four served notice after inspections in Kochi

Six hotels in Kaloor and M.G. Road were found functioning in unhygienic surroundings in a joint inspection done on Friday by personnel of the Health department and Kochi Corporation’s health wing.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022

HC slams CPI(M) for installing publicity material endangering road safety

Party given permission to put up flags and other material, Kochi Corporation informs court

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2022

Concern over land acquisition procedures for Thammanam-Pullepady Road development

Corridor transferred from Kochi Corporation to PWD

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022

Kochi corporation plans 15% cess on property tax

KOCHI: In order to tide over financial crisis Kochi Corporation authorities are planning to introduce 15% service cess on property tax. Opposition councillors slammed the proposal pointing out that it would add to the hardships of the public already burdened with the adversities stemming out of Covid-19.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2022

TPR remains high as Ernakulam logs 5,953 fresh COVID-19 cases

Seven domiciliary care centres to be opened under Kochi Corporation

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