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3.75 lakh Life Mission houses completed in Kerala

Over 3,75,631 Life Mission houses completed in Kerala, with plans to reach 5 lakh by March. Government funding involved.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

SC makes Sivasankar’s bail absolute

The Supreme Court made absolute the bail on medical grounds granted to M. Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

State records huge increase in per capita income: CM

Kerala has achieved a huge increase in per capita income and the State soon will be free of people with extreme poverty, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Navakerala Sadas held at Cheruthuruthy on Monday.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

LDF govt. trying to create new form of governance, says Kerala CM

LDF govt trying to create new form of governance via regional-level dev review meetings. 400 ineligible beneficiaries found in Kasaragod. Ayurveda research institute in Kannur to be completed by Jan. LIFE Mission project beneficiaries getting ₹2 lakh less. Local bodies focus on 'Manassodithiri Mannu' scheme. Tunnel road to Wayanad to…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

LIFE Mission case: SC extends M. Sivasankar’s interim bail for two months on medical grounds

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a two-month extension of the interim bail granted to M. Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money-laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless. Mr. Sivasankar, through his counsel,…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

All-party meeting reviews restrictions on construction in Munnar

At Idukki Collectorate, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine convened an all-party meeting to review construction restrictions imposed in Munnar. It was decided to bring general land issues to the State govt's attention and seek more time from High Court. No curbs on LIFE Mission houses. MP Dean Kuriakose, MLA A.…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

All campuses in Kollam to be made green: Collector

Kollam Dist. Collector Afasana Parveen announced plans to convert all campuses in district into green campuses via Haritha Keralam Mission. 18,236 houses built for LIFE Mission beneficiaries, 3,926 landless beneficiaries given land, 42 landless families rehabilitated in Punalur flat complex. 10 schools, 16 school buildings constructed using KIIFB funds. 40…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Kerala government considering inclusion of coastal families in LIFE Mission

Kerala govt considers including families residing within 50m of high tide line, possessing land in safer locations, under LIFE Mission. 355 families not entitled to ₹10 lakh under Punargeham scheme, but may receive ₹4 lakh under LIFE Mission.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

SC grants interim bail for two months to Sivasankar

SC grants 2-mo bail to Sivasankar on medical grounds in FCRA case. Bench directs he won't influence witnesses. SG opposed bail citing his closeness to high constitutional functionary. Kerala HC had denied bail citing risk of evidence tampering. CBI FIR in Kochi court on complaint by MLA.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

2,878 complaints settled at ‘Karuthalum Kaithangum’ adalat in Alappuzha

2,878 complaints settled in 'Karuthalum Kaithangum' adalats in Alappuzha; 5,707 complaints received; 1,928 complaints under consideration of various govt. depts; paddy farmers at Vezhathar to get insurance claim; Rs. 13,500 sanctioned as crop loss compensation; differently abled woman from Kadakkarappally to get house under LIFE Mission.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023