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City of Literature: Kozhikode Corporation councillors to be honoured

Kozhikode to honour councillors and functionaries for making it a ‘City of Literature’. An event at Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Nadakkavu, on November 22 with M.T. Vasudevan Nair as chief guest. PRISM project to help students involve in art and literature. Event to be followed by staging…

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KSRTC reverts to its old Khaki uniform

KSRTC revives Khaki uniform after 8 yrs; conductors & drivers to wear khaki trousers & half sleeve shirts; station masters, vehicle supervisors & chargemen to wear khaki trousers & half sleeve shirts; inspectors to wear khaki safari suit; mechanics to wear navy blue trousers & half sleeve shirts; store staff…

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City Corporation on course for net zero carbon emissions by 2027

The Square Mile's governing body buys all its electricity from a solar farm in Dorset

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Big screens bring World Cup final to city beaches

Fans gather at Marina, Besant Nagar beaches to watch World Cup final; SDAT, G.C.C. arrange giant screens; response encouraging; TN Tourism Development Corp. drive-in restaurant at Island Grounds also popular; differently abled people find it difficult to enjoy match due to lack of barricades, security.

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Oppn. alleges corruption in Amrut project, demands resignation of Mayor

Opposition leader Rajan J. Pallan sought to register criminal cases against the LDF councillors and officers, who threatened the Corporation secretary, who had sent a letter to the government about the corruption, with dire consequences

The Hindu

Ensure My Kochi App functions without impediments, Corporation told

High Court directs Corporation Secretary to inform if septic/hotel waste collection, disposal and vehicle movement can be tracked on My Kochi App. Court asks Corpn. to verify the app's efficacy and take steps to clean Punchathodu, monitor dumping and take swift action against violators.

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Kochi Corporation hopes to complete Thuruthi housing project by February

Kochi Corp. plans to complete two housing complexes for economically weaker sections by Feb. 2021. The ₹44-crore project has received ₹18.24 crore aid under Rajeev Avas Yojana and ₹21 crore from CSML. The Corpn. has chipped in with ₹39.2 crore. Each apartment has 300 sq ft. area.

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Kochi Corporation to hand over 10 acres to BPCL-Kochi Refinery for CBG plant

Kochi Corporation to give 10 acres to BPCL-Kochi Refinery for CBG plant. Agreement with KSIDC for waste-to-energy plant cancelled. BPCL to float bid for project. Biogas to be used by BPCL. Council seeks clarity on rejects from plant.

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Kochi Corporation to get German support for sustainable development projects

Germany offers support for sustainable development projects of Kochi Corp. Mayor Anilkumar held discussions with German delegation. Projects include Mullassery canal rejuvenation, Cycle with Kochi, and Water Metro.

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KKRTC pays ₹3 crore to families of its six employees who died in accidents

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has paid a sum of ₹3 crore to the families of its six employees who were killed in accidents as per the provisions of Corporate Salary Package (CSP) scheme.

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NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt., PCB on West Hill garbage plant fire breakout

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt, PCB over Kozhikode fire. Opposition leader alleges conspiracy by Corporation. Fire Dept. conducted forensic investigation, but failed. NGT imposed ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corp. after Brahmapuram fire.

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Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation summoned by Maharashtra Human Rights Commission for selling unused printers as scrap

ULHASNAGAR: The Maharashtra Human Rights Commission has issued summons to the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) regarding the sale of 12 unused new printers as scrap.

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Residents of P&T Colony likely to move into new homes by mid-November

Residents of P&T Colony in Kochi to be shifted to new Mundamveli apartment complex by mid-Nov. 68 families to be allotted apartments immediately. Each unit has 2 bed rooms, living-cum-dining, kitchen & toilet. Civic authorities to help with formalities & moving. Illegal encroachments to be demolished after occupants move out.

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CBI begins probe into multi-crore PNB embezzlement case

CBI probes multi-crore banking fraud in Kozhikode; PNB employee M.P. Rijil allegedly swindled ₹21 crore from multiple accounts. Case initially investigated by Kozhikode Town police, later handed over to Crime Branch & CBI. Fraud exposed in Nov 2022; accused arrested & remanded in judicial custody on Dec 14.

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100-day action plan for flood prevention in city

Action plan to prevent flooding in Thiruvananthapuram finalised: Ministers V. Sivankutty and Antony Raju chaired meeting to devise 100-day plan; desilting of Amayizhanjan, Pattom and Ulloor canals, cleaning of drains, widening of canals, discharge regulator at Veli Lake, GIS-based master plan, rainwater harvesting to be implemented.

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Remove ramps in front of houses to facilitate roadwork, Thoothukudi Mayor tells property owners

Mayor P. Jegan on Monday appealed to the public to remove ramps that had been built on the road in front of their houses as the Thoothukudi City Municipal Corporation will be laying roads on all streets

The Hindu

Use of Corporation’s stadium by Gokulam FC: civic body draws flak for inability to protect asset

Gokulam Kerala FC continues to use EMS Stadium despite contract expiry; Corporation criticized for not protecting its asset.

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Waste dumping on Kallai riverbank puts residents on high alert

Kozhikode: Residents of Pallikkandy on Kallai riverbank alert after alleged dumping of garbage. Waste ranging from slaughter to hospital waste. Pungent smell in area. Authorities not taking steps to stop/remove despite complaints.

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Restaurant run by Sri Lankan refugees in Thoothukudi completes one year, wants to spread its wings

Olaiputtu, a restaurant run by Sri Lankan refugee women in Thoothukudi, has completed 1 year. With help from UNHCR, Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi, Social Welfare Minister P. Geetha Jeevan, Thoothukudi Mayor N. P. Jagan and the Collector, the women have been able to make the restaurant self-reliant. The Thoothukudi Corporation…

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Contract with Zonta: Kozhikode Corporation waiting for government decision

Kozhikode Corp. awaits State govt. decision on ₹250-cr. contract with Zonta Infratech for waste-to-energy plant. Fire at Brahmapuram plant has put company in bad light. Corporation has begun talks with GAIL for natural gas plant, but project can't take off until contract is cancelled.

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337 families rescued from severe poverty, says Kozhikode Corporation

Kozhikode Corp. rescued 337 people from severe poverty, providing food, health aid, and financial support. Opposition councillors raised concerns over ending existing benefits, but Deputy Mayor and Welfare Standing Committee chair assured benefits would continue.

The Hindu

Flood mitigation back in priority after a lull, following surprise floods in the capital

Lull in flood mitigation measures in Thiruvananthapuram led to surprise flooding. Opposition demands launch of second phase of Operation Anantha. Govt. asks District Admin. & Corporation to prepare proposals for flood mitigation. Widening of Kannammoola canal, desiltation of Aruvikkara & Akkulam reservoirs proposed. Encroachments on crucial canals cleared in 2015,…

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TRACK for Corporation’s involvement in traffic management in Kozhikode

TRACK proposes Kozhikode Corporation involve traffic wardens to manage city traffic. Police & MVD lack legal responsibility, Road Safety Authority not developed. Traffic wardens, local people, can act effectively.

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Another stray cow incident sparks concern in Triplicane, residents seek permanent solution

In Chennai, a woman fell on the road due to a stray cow, raising fears among Triplicane residents. To prevent blockages on streets, GCC Commissioner J.Radhakrishnan proposed a three-step plan: secure tethering, fines for repeat offenders, and sensitising public. People can register their grievances to GCC by calling 1913.

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Elderly man with disability gored by stray cattle in Chennai; Corporation to file complaint against animal owner

80-yr-old mute person gored by stray cattle in Triplicane, Chennai. Admitted to hospital, out of danger. 3rd such incident in 2 months. GCC Commissioner inspected area, initiated clearance of stray cattle, filed complaint against cattle owner. 7 cattle-related deaths in 5 yrs. GCC ensuring cattle not harmed, given proper treatment.

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