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Karimadam Colony Housing Complex in Thiruvananthapuram Opens 128 Flats

Representative image THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The inauguration of the Karimadom Colony Housing Complex, which includes 128 newly built flats, took place on Monday. This marks a significant step in the city corporation’s initiative to provide affordable housing for the homeless. The ceremony was led by Mayor Arya Rajendran, with Minister for General Education and Labour V. Sivankutty officially inaugurating the project’s first phase. The complex, constructed at a cost of Rs 27 crore funded by the corporation, is part of a broader initiative to create 200 homes in Karimadom. The city has actively pursued various housing projects to make permanent homes a…

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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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Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark seeks EOI for QUAD’s 2nd building

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Technopark has announced a call for expressions of interest (EOI) from eligible IT co-developers for the construction and management of the second IT building within its integrated IT micro-township project, QUAD, located at the Technopark Phase IV (Technocity) campus in Pallippuram. This initiative aims to merge IT innovation with commercial vibrancy and sustainable design, creating a live-work-play environment where IT professionals can access shopping and residential facilities. The initial IT building under the QUAD project is currently undergoing bid evaluation. The total area designated for the QUAD project spans approximately 30 acres, divided into four parcels. The second IT…

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Karimadom Colony Rehab Project Approved

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After nearly two decades of uncertainty, residents of Karimadom Colony are beginning to see hope. The Basic Services for the Urban Poor (BSUP) rehabilitation project, which was initiated in 2008 but came to a halt in 2023, has now received technical sanction. Costs, designs, and timelines have been finalized, following ongoing criticism of civic indifference and politically motivated delays. The local self-government department has formally approved the plan, which aims to provide homes for all 105 families affected. “The project is officially sanctioned, and Costford, the designated agency, will oversee construction,” stated Jahamgeer S, the corporation’s secretary. “Construction will…

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Bonacaud Housing Revamp in Thiruvananthapuram by December

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Law and Industries Minister P Rajeeve has announced that the renovation of the dilapidated housing units linked to the defunct estate in Bonacaud will be completed by December. He mentioned that the workers will receive their renovated homes as a New Year gift. While inaugurating the renovation project, Rajeeve asserted that the government is committed to reopening the tea estate. The renovation encompasses 43 housing units that will benefit 186 families, costing Rs 4 crore, with Rs 2 crore contributed by the plantation department and Rs 2 crore from the labour department’s Plantation Workers Relief Fund. The District Construction…

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SC orders action on illegal building in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Supreme Court has ordered the city corporation to take decisive action against a commercial building that was constructed in violation of civic regulations. The court also dismissed an appeal from G. Mohandas, a Thiruvananthapuram building owner, who sought to overturn criminal proceedings regarding the building’s alleged illegal construction. The bench, featuring Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, upheld a prior Kerala High Court ruling from January 16, 2024, which declined to intervene in the matter. Prosecutors allege that Mohandas acquired a renovation permit under false pretenses and used it to demolish an existing structure and erect a new…

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Thiruvananthapuram Tops State in Home Registrations

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant boost to the capital’s real estate sector, Thiruvananthapuram has taken the lead in residential project registrations under the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) for the first half of the year. From January 1 to June 30, the state capital recorded an impressive 1,068 residential units—marking the highest in the state and the only district to exceed the 1,000-unit milestone. The latest data, released by the state government via the K-RERA website on Monday, shows Thiruvananthapuram’s ongoing momentum in real estate development. Ernakulam followed with 887 units, while Kozhikode saw 632 units, signaling a robust urban…