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Kochi Apartment Owners Request Relaxation on STP Installations

KOCHI: The Consortium of Flat and Villa Owners Association, Kerala (COFVOAK), has approached Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to request relaxed regulations for installing sewage treatment plants (STPs) in apartment complexes built before 2007. They are also seeking exemptions due to the planned centralized sewerage system in Kochi. The consortium is urging the government to provide appropriate directives to the pollution control board (PCB) and the Kochi corporation to prevent the cancellation of occupancy certificates (OCs) or disconnection of essential services to these buildings. Additionally, they are requesting that these complexes be exempt from retrospective PCB consent fees, suggesting the fees…

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Infopark Irumpanam: Mixed Township Model, Says Kerala CM

KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Saturday that the new Phase IV campus of Infopark in Irumpanam will adopt a mixed township model, featuring five million square feet of new IT space. The state government previously decided to allocate 33.5 acres from Traco Cable Company in Irumpanam to Infopark for ₹200 crore for the campus establishment. In a social media post, the Chief Minister stated that the Phase IV campus is expected to generate 50,000 direct IT jobs and attract ₹3,000 crore in investments. “This development is designed as a mixed township, incorporating modern IT complexes, world-class infrastructure, and…

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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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Kerala CM to Inaugurate RAY Flats in Fort Kochi on Sept 27

KOCHI: After years of anticipation, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate housing complexes under the Rajiv Awas Yojana in Fort Kochi on September 27. The project will benefit 394 families, primarily from slum areas in Mattancherry. Two new housing complexes have been developed at Thuruthy. The first complex was constructed by the city corporation as part of its own initiative, while the second was built by Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) on behalf of the Kochi corporation. The municipality constructed the first tower over an area of 10,796.42 sq m at a cost of Rs 41.74 crore. It comprises 199…

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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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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 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…