No new JnNURM buses for Kerala state
Kochi: The Union Ministry of Urban Development has commenced the allotment of new buses under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in its second phase, but Kerala is yet to ap
Corp eyes Rs 2 cr tax
The weak Kochi Corporation exchequer may see a couple of crores flow in with its new proposal to levy 75 per cent service tax on all government buildings in the city.
The civic body will introduce t
Residents resist drainage shift
The Kochi corporation’s controversial project using KSUDP funds to channel the drainage from MG Road via Panampalli Nagar to the Thevara-Perandoor Canal (TP Canal) is facing stiff resistance from the
Councillors fight over ad tenders
The Opposition in the Kochi Corporation has sought the resignation of mayor Tony Chammany in connection with the alleged irregularities in the allotment of tenders for advertisements displayed on stre
Cameras in place to detect waste dumpers
The city corporation on Saturday installed a surveillance camera at Edappally Muttar Junction to check waste dumping.
The first phase of the Rs 10 lakh-project was inaugurated by mayor Tony Chammany
Billboards: Mayor assures probe
A probe will be conducted into alleged corruption in allotting the right to erect advertisement boards in the city to a private company, mayor Tony Chammany said on Saturday.
The standing committee c
Drainage work hits sports dreams
The drainage work by the Kochi corporation at Panampilli Nagar has taken a curious turn with sports minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar stating that the prestigious sports complex project at the Government Hig
Punching brings punctuality back
The city corporation could discipline its freewheeling employees, known for their unauthorised absenteeism, with the recently installed biometric punching system.
As continuous late coming can lead
Corporation to review unassessed buildings
In a major revenue-raising exercise, the city corporation has started an inspection and assessment of the unassessed buildings in the Willington Island. Around Rs30 crore of additional money is expect
HC chides corporation
In a major embarrassment to the cash strapped Kochi corporation, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the Kochi corporation secretary and all the councillors not to draw their salary until the