The Latest Breaking News from the Kochi Corporation

Work on CBG plant at Brahmapuram to begin next week

BPCL-Kochi Refineries to start compressed biogas plant execution next week, aiming to solve waste management issues in Kochi.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Call for reasonable price tag on third ro-ro ferry in Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor

Passenger associations, social activists and non-governmental organisations have sought speedy measures by the Kochi Corporation to introduce the third roll on, roll off (ro-ro) ferry in the passenger-dense Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor, while terming the ₹15-crore capital investment on the vessel as prohibitive.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

Death of another two-wheeler rider at Elamkulam sets alarm bells ringing

Recent death at dangerous curve in Kochi prompts calls for safety measures to prevent further accidents.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Kerala’s first Santhosh Trophy winners revisit that triumph from 50 years ago

Najimudeen, C.C. Jacob, Victor Manjila & Sethumadhavan recall Kerala's 1973 Santhosh Trophy win in Kochi.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Committee formed to monitor biomining at Brahmapuram

LSGD forms committee to monitor biomining at Kochi Corporation's Brahmapuram dumping yard.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

Happiness Kochi project must tackle critical civic issues that take a toll on mental health, say stakeholders

Kochi Corporation launches "Happiness Kochi - Caring for the Wellness of All" project to improve mental and physical health of citizens, with focus on open spaces, footpaths, pollution & mosquito menace.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Kochi Corporation councillor moves poll panel

Congress councillor Babu moves State Election Commission to hold election afresh for post of chairperson of Education Standing Committee of Kochi Corporation. Kerala High Court had set aside election of V.A. Sreejith and declared vote cast by him invalid. Court ordered further steps to be initiated as per law. Certified…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Sensors installed in Kochi to warn of impending flooding, waterlogging

The project is part of the EU's flood management programme, with Messina as the technical partner. The sensors will detect water levels and send alerts to the dashboard set up at the university. The dashboard will be integrated with the Command and Control Centre and Urban Observatory. The project aims…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Tourism players peeved at garbage heaps beside roads in Kochi

Garbage heaps on Willingdon Island, Edappally-Aroor NH 66 Bypass, and NH 544 have become an eyesore, leaving tourism stakeholders fuming. The Kochi Corporation is trying to clear the garbage, but people are still wantonly dumping it. The NHAI has installed bollards to prevent dumping on Container Road. Tourism season has…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Residents petition Minister demanding speeding up of Thammanam-Pullepady road widening project

Residents urge Minister to speed up Thammanam-Pullepady Road project, stalled for 3 decades due to bureaucratic disputes. Landowners had sacrificed life savings to surrender land for the project. Final alignment to be in sync with Kochi Corporation's proposal, barring bus bays & junctions. KIIFB permission sought once alignment is finalised.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023