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RAY Towers: Kerala CM Highlights Model Resettlement Project

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: — File Photo KOCHI: The newly built twin housing complex in Thuruthy, developed by the Kochi municipal corporation under the Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) scheme, has been hailed as a national model for resettlement projects by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Inaugurating the towers on Saturday, Vijayan emphasized that the Thuruthy apartment complex exemplifies cooperative federalism, showcasing successful collaboration between the Union and state governments, as well as local self-governing bodies. The state government has launched several initiatives for the enhancement of Kochi and its surrounding regions, including the development of Kochi Metro,…

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Palakkad Smart City: Kerala Finalizes Tender Processes

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala has successfully completed the tender process for infrastructure development at Palakkad Smart City, the initial node of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. According to a statement from the CMO, the construction contract has been awarded to a joint venture between Dileep Buildcon Limited (DBL) and PSP Projects Limited. This accomplishment makes Kerala the first state to finalize procedures for infrastructure development among the 12 industrial corridor-smart city projects approved in the country last year. The contract, valued at Rs 1,316.13 crore (including GST), was awarded after a competitive national tender process, with four companies participating, as per KINFRA (Kerala…

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Thiruvananthapuram Metro Hit by New Route Alignment Delays

Representative image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project faces another setback as a high-level meeting led by Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak did not reach an agreement on the route alignment. Stakeholders, including elected officials and senior administrators, emphasized the need for underground lines to protect the heritage sites and green spaces of the city. Currently, the proposed Metro line is set to stretch from Kazhakkoottam to Pappanamcode, passing through Karyavattom, Sreekaryam, Ulloor, Medical College, Pattom, PMG, Palayam, Statue, Overbridge, Thampanoor, Killipalam, Karamana, and Pappanamcode, covering a distance of 21 kilometers. During the latest meeting, various alternative alignments were proposed, with…

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Kerala Govt Ensures Steady Funds for Life Mission Houses

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: M B Rajesh, the local self-government and excise minister, assured the assembly on Wednesday that the state government is dedicated to resolving delays in fund disbursements for housing construction under the Life Mission project, emphasizing significant progress made thus far. In response to a query from Congress MLA P C Vishnunath, Rajesh reported that since the project’s initiation in 2017 until September 16, 2025, 595,536 beneficiaries have been identified. Out of this number, 462,412 families now occupy completed homes, while an additional 133,124 houses are in various stages of construction. “By the end of the current government’s tenure, over…

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Settle Pattayam Land Violations Now

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the state cabinet approved the rules for implementing the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, which will allow for the regularization of pattayam lands that have previously violated conditions, as well as provide for alternative uses under regulation. This decision symbolizes the next phase in the process that began with the passage of the amendment in the assembly last year. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the measure aims to resolve longstanding issues in the high ranges. “Since 2016, addressing land-related problems for the residents in the high ranges has been a major goal of this government. This…

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Kerala Govt Approves ₹1,500 Crore Loan for LIFE Mission Housing

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the state cabinet granted in-principle approval to secure a loan of ₹1,500 crore from Hudco, guaranteed by the government, through KURDFC for the LIFE Mission housing initiative. Of the total ₹1,500 crore, ₹1,100 crore will fund the construction of 127,601 houses, while ₹400 crore will be allocated for housing assistance to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries in gram panchayats where they make up the majority of the LIFE list. The borrowing will occur over two years, with ₹750 crore earmarked for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The loan will be repaid over 15…

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Kerala RERA Lets Flat Owners Take Over Under-Construction Units

KOCHI: In a groundbreaking ruling, the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has permitted a flat allottees association to assume control of an under-construction apartment complex from its developer. K-RERA exercised its special authority under the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016, to facilitate the takeover of the nine-storey apartment complex located in Angamaly. The registered association, MIR CINTRA, approached K-RERA after the promoter, MIR Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd, failed to deliver the flats to the allottees. The association highlighted that despite collecting ₹15.06 crore from them, the developer had not even completed the structural work of the…

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Minister hands land documents to 120 Ernakulam families

KOCHI: M B Rajesh, the local self-government minister, emphasized that self-governing bodies should initiate projects that fulfill the aspirations of families. His remarks came during the inauguration of land document distribution for 120 landless families, part of the Ernakulam district panchayat’s annual plan for 2025-26 under the LIFE project, held on Monday. The various initiatives implemented by the district panchayat are greatly beneficial to the community. The decision to procure land for the landless is a promising step. The minister also noted that this initiative would reinforce the LIFE project. During the event, outgoing district collector NSK Umesh, who is…

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Kerala Launches Neurodiversity-Friendly Workspace in Kochi Metro

KOCHI: Kerala is inaugurating its first coworking space that embraces neurodiversity, aimed at fostering an inclusive workspace for individuals with varied needs. The facility, named ‘i by Infopark’, spans 48,000 square feet and is situated at the Ernakulam South Metro Station. Facilities can accommodate over 550 professionals, featuring flexible work settings with modern amenities, as highlighted by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday. He mentioned that this initiative could set a standard for future projects and will be expanded across the state to promote innovation and job creation. The Chief Minister elaborated in a Facebook post, “Covering an area of…

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Kochi: Key Hurdle Cleared for Infopark Phase III Land Pooling

AI-generated Representative Image KOCHI: The development of Infopark’s proposed Phase III campus, spanning 300 acres in Kizhakkambalam panchayat, is progressing as the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) officially designated the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) as the land pooling agency for the initiative. The government previously decided to implement the Phase III project through a land pooling model and appointed GCDA as the executing agency. However, since Kizhakkambalam falls outside GCDA’s jurisdiction, the agency had to seek special approval to move forward. With the latest order from the LSGD, GCDA is now authorized to conduct land pooling in the region.…