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Thiruvananthapuram: QUAD Project Construction Starts in Technopark IV

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The construction of the QUAD project—an integrated IT township in Technopark Phase-IV (Technocity)—has officially begun. The initial phase includes the development of an 800,000 sq ft IT building, managed directly by Technopark and constructed by Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd (CCCL). Slated for completion in 36 months, it is projected to create around 26,000 direct jobs in its first phase, solidifying the city’s status as an IT hub in southern India. A senior official from Technopark stated, “This construction launch at the QUAD site marks a pivotal moment for Technocity. The project embodies our long-term vision to create a live-work-play…

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Kerala’s Policy Shift Will Legalize Land-Use Violations

Representative Image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Recent years have seen land-use violations in Idukki—previously considered serious enough for court action—shift to the focus of a significant policy change. What’s particularly notable is that these cases were investigated using public funds, with district officials, revenue personnel, and law enforcement dedicating years to identify violations, issue stop orders, and defend their actions in court. Now, those same violations face potential retroactive approval under a new standard operating procedure, effectively undermining years of administrative diligence. Documents submitted to the Kerala High Court by the Idukki district administration in 2023 indicate that these violations were neither isolated…

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Construction of Technopark’s QUAD Project Starts January 2026

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The construction of Technopark’s QUAD project will commence next month, representing a significant advancement in Kerala’s largest IT township initiative. As site preparation starts for the flagship building, Technopark has released an expression of interest (EOI) seeking private co-developers to assist in creating additional top-tier IT and commercial spaces within the QUAD campus. The EOI process will include a clarification meeting to address queries from interested developers, scheduled for both online and offline formats at 4 PM on December 30. Proposal presentations will follow from 11 AM on January 5, 2026. Complete EOI information can be found on the…

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Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark QUAD Project Gains Clearance

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The QUAD project—an integrated IT and office campus at Technopark in the capital—has received formal environmental clearance. This development will be located in Technopark Phase IV at Pallipuram and will feature a green IT building covering a total area of 8.5 lakh sq ft. Sources indicate that the tender evaluation process for selecting a co-developer to construct the buildings has been completed, with five companies participating in the bidding. Currently, one company’s estimate is still under review. The project aims to blend IT innovation, commercial vibrancy, and sustainable design. It is designed as a live-work-play campus, providing IT professionals…

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Kerala’s land lease defaulters owe ₹665 crore to government

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state has identified 584 individuals and organizations occupying government-leased land without fulfilling lease obligations or paying dues, totaling arrears of Rs 665.30 crore. Government data offers a district-wise breakdown of these pending recoveries, though it admits a lack of compiled records on the extent of land held by violators. The data reveals a widespread pattern of violations, contrasting sharply with the value of unpaid dues. Notably, Thiruvananthapuram has 157 violators with debts of Rs 104.70 crore, while Ernakulam has 60 defaulters, the highest in the state at Rs 280 crore, highlighting the high market value of government land…

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Kerala Eases Building Rules for Simpler Permit Process

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government has launched major amendments to the state’s building regulations to streamline the approval process, enhance transparency, and expedite construction permits. Local self-government and excise minister M B Rajesh announced these changes on Wednesday, stating that they were informed by feedback from district-level adalats and consultations with experts, town planners, and industry representatives. The most significant reform is the expansion of the self-certified permit category. Residential buildings up to 300 sq m are now eligible for instant approval without height restrictions, allowing almost 80% of homes to receive permits automatically when applications are submitted online. For commercial buildings,…

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Thiruvananthapuram to Revive Poonkulam Housing After 17 Years

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The city corporation is set to revive its long-stalled housing project at Poonkulam under the Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) scheme. Initially launched in 2008, the project halted midway due to financial issues. The scheme aimed to build 120 houses across six blocks for underprivileged families but progressed only halfway, with just two floors completed. Managed by Nirmithi Kendra, the project had an estimated budget of Rs 2.96 crore in its inception, which ballooned to nearly Rs 9 crore over the years, with no further advancement. Now, it has been downsized to rehabilitate 32 families, and the…

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Thiruvananthapuram: New IT Spaces to Boost Technopark

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Technopark THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The city’s IT sector is on the brink of significant changes, with numerous projects underway in Technopark Phases I, III, and IV. Technopark is anticipated to create at least 50,000 jobs through these new IT spaces. CEO Sanjeev Nair emphasized that the developments across the three phases are set to transform the IT landscape in Thiruvananthapuram. “Our focus currently lies in maximizing the utilization of available land and completing ongoing infrastructure projects in Phases I, III, and IV. Once these are fully utilized, we will explore further expansion based on…

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Kerala Fast-Tracks Land Finalization for IT Corridor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is set to finalize land parcels for several IT parks along the proposed Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam IT corridor within the next two months. The corridor, stretching from Technopark Phase III to Kollam alongside the under-construction NH 66, aims to become a new growth hub for the region’s technology ecosystem. Seeram Sambasiva Rao, the special secretary for electronics and IT, confirmed that verification of the identified land is underway and discussions are ongoing. “The process is moving quickly. We will soon finalize the land parcels for the project,” he stated to TOI, highlighting that land acquisition will commence immediately…

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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…