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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…

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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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Kerala Unveils Phase IV Masterplan to Boost IT Hub Status

Technopark Technopark has revealed its master plan for Phase IV expansion, a 389-acre township initiative poised to place Thiruvananthapuram on the global IT map and enhance Kerala’s competitiveness against established hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. Phase IV, dubbed Technocity, aims to develop an integrated IT city, featuring tech campuses, research institutions, residential and commercial zones, along with social infrastructures. Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, it is expected to attract Global Capability Centres (GCCs), emerging tech start-ups, and significant R&D investments, generating considerable employment opportunities in the years ahead. “Phase IV is set to become a landmark destination in Thiruvananthapuram,…

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Approval for ₹136 Crore Project at Thiruvananthapuram Airport

Representative AI image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant advancement for airport development in the city, the Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has recommended environmental clearance (EC) for the proposed city-side development project at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The project, initiated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) at Chackai within the airport grounds, aims to establish a major hospitality and commercial hub with an investment of ₹136.31 crore. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the EC is expected to be officially granted in the next three months, allowing construction to begin. The design includes a 240-room hotel, food and beverage…