Kerala High Court asks KIIFB to respond to ED summons Kerala High Court asks KIIFB and CEO to respond to summons by ED in FEMA violation investigation. The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
ED issues fresh notice to Isaac on KIIFB fund utilisation The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued a fresh summons to former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac asking him to appear before the investigators at its Kochi office on January 22. The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024
KRFB to redevelop nine junctions on SN Junction-Poothotta Road KRFB to redevelop 9 major junctions on Thripunithura-Poothotta road to widen into 4-lane 22-m corridor, KIIFB to fund land acquisition. The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
Kerala HC Division Bench sets aside single judge order allowing ED to issue fresh summons to Thomas Isaac, KIIFB Kerala High court sets aside order allowing ED to issue fresh summons to Isaac, KIIFB in masala bond case. Bench points out single judge's order modifying earlier interim order was not legally sustainable. The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023
Guruvayur rail overbridge opened for traffic CM Pinarayi Vijayan opened Guruvayur railway overbridge, ending long wait. It will end traffic block near railway crossing, which used to close 30 times/day. The bridge was a long-pending demand of elected reps & people. KIIFB funds used for development projects. The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
Decision on integrated bus terminal at Karikamury likely by year-end VMHS to ink MoU with KSRTC, CSML offering ₹12 crore for the first phase of the project. Reports from NATPAC, CWRDM to be submitted soon. Funds likely to be sourced from KIIFB or VMHS. Commercial complex in 4.50 acres to be built in PPP mode. Delays due to archaic procedures,… The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023
Cabinet nod to develop economic zones adjacent to West Coast Canal Cabinet grants in-principle approval for study to prepare master plan for West Coast Canal project. KIIFB to provide ₹300 crore for land acquisition and development of economic zones. Project aims to make 520 km of canal network navigable in first phase. Second phase involves upgrading waterways, reconstructing 243 bridges and… The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
Kerala awaiting Central nod to set up AIIMS at Kinalur in Kozhikode, says Health Minister Health Minister Veena George visited Balussery taluk hospital to assess functioning & evaluate development works. She said State awaits Centre's response on AIIMS proposal for Kinalur. She discussed demand for more staff & adding 5 beds to dialysis centre. She reviewed works using ₹23 crore KIIFB funds & discussed proposal… The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Kerala to launch new-generation courses in sports management and engineering Kerala govt to launch new-gen courses in sports sector to tap emerging employment opportunities. Merit-proportioned credit to sports talents in new 4-yr UG courses. Inaugurated ₹57-cr Susan Mable Indoor Stadium & Sports Complex & ₹13.83-cr architecture block & ₹6.6-cr men's hostel at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Tech. The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Kerala’s first 3D-printed building to be inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram on October 10 Kerala's first 3D-printed building, AMAZE-28, is set to be inaugurated on October 10. It is a 380 sq ft, one-room summer house built in 28 days. It was constructed using a patented concrete mix and a robotic arm guided by a 3D digital model. The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023
Residents petition Minister demanding speeding up of Thammanam-Pullepady road widening project Residents urge Minister to speed up Thammanam-Pullepady Road project, stalled for 3 decades due to bureaucratic disputes. Landowners had sacrificed life savings to surrender land for the project. Final alignment to be in sync with Kochi Corporation's proposal, barring bus bays & junctions. KIIFB permission sought once alignment is finalised. The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023
Infrastructure upgradation under KIIFB’s ₹1-crore project in Kerala schools getting delayed KIIFB's ₹1-cr scheme to enhance infrastructure in govt schools in 4 central districts yet to gain pace; only 8 buildings completed out of 70. Chief Minister urges district authorities to remove bottlenecks & speed up works. The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
Minister to inaugurate high-tech school building at Sulthan Bathery on Thursday V. Sivankutty to inaugurate new high-tech building of Sarvajana Higher Secondary School, Sulthan Bathery. Cost of ₹3.27 crore, ₹2 cr from Education dept, ₹1 cr from KIIFB, ₹27 lakh from Sulthan Bathery municipality. I.C. Balakrishnan MLA to preside. Rani George, S. Shanavas, R. Renuraj to inaugurate smart classrooms, Happiness Corner,… The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023
Vattiyurkavu junction development: ₹345.49 crore has been handed over for land acquisition The earlier estimate of ₹341.79 crore for the development project had now been revised, and an administrative sanction of ₹660 crore had now been obtained from KIIFB The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023 KWA engages RITES as project management consultants for KIIFB-funded projects The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has engaged RITES Ltd as project management consultants for works undertaken with funding under the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 KSRTC-SWIFT formed to save KSRTC from crisis, says Biju Prabhakar Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Biju Prabhakar has said that the KSRTC management’s decision to form the KSRTC-SWIFT, a legal entity to run long-distance and electric buses, was not aimed at torpedoing the prospects of the KSRTC, but to salvage the transport…
The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023 KIIFB officials inspect alignment for Kallurikadavu bridge, approach road The much-awaited Kallurikadavu bridge, which will connect the two panchayats of Narath and Pappinesseri, will soon become a reality.
The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023 Reduced ceiling, increased anger The reduced limit on open market borrowing has caused a political row in Kerala
The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023 Tribal families object to proposed Anayirankal national park Adivasi families near Chinnakanal in Idukki district have demanded shelving of the proposed Anayirankal national park project. They have threatened to launch a protest if their demand was not met.
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Thiruvananthapuram city’s wait for Neyyar water supply project continues Indications are that Thiruvananthapuram will have to be more patient for the promised additional water supply from the Neyyar reservoir.
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 Anchal bypass to be opened on May 17 The Anchal bypass, a long-standing demand of the local people, will be thrown open for traffic from May 17.
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022 Kerala HC directs ED to keep on hold the summons issued to Thomas Isaac and KIIFB CEO The court pointed out that although the inquiry/investigation by the ED was not liable to be interdicted, there was no justification for summons being repeatedly issued by the ED officials
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022 Masala Bond case: ED justifies summons to Isaac before HC The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted before the Kerala High Court on Friday that it is the only competent authority to probe matters under PMLA 2002 and FEMA 1999 and that it began a probe on the Rupee-denominated bonds overseas (masala bonds) issued by KIIFB based on a complaint about the…
The Hindu · Sep 14, 2022 Smart City terminates contract with IPE Global, KIIFB to take over The company was not prompt in providing regular updates on the progress of the various projects