Kochi Corporation

Kochi Corporation is considering introducing a hybrid ro-ro ferry on the Vypeen-Fort Kochi route to reduce noise pollution. The initiative aims to address environmental concerns through a new transportation method.

Six compactors operated by Kochi Corporation are set to be scrapped due to a shortage of spare parts. The issue highlights operational challenges faced by the corporation in maintaining its equipment.

Kochi Corporation is implementing direct benefit transfer for a biomedical waste subsidy. The initiative aims to streamline financial assistance related to biomedical waste management.

Kochi Corporation has ordered a probe into ₹6.32-crore streetlight maintenance expenditure in 2022-23 to verify the number of LED lights installed by CSML under the City LED Street Light project and assess remaining old lights to be replaced.

The Kochi Corporation has written to the Railways requesting land to develop a parking facility for the High Court.

Kochi Corporation is seeking a revised agreement to restart work on the Brahmapuram biomedical plant, which has been stalled for a month due to a stop memo issued for unauthorized construction. The plant has a capacity of around 20 tonnes.

CAG's report highlights that 72 of Kochi Corporation's 143 vehicles were auctioned as unserviceable, while 34 others were off the roads due to maintenance or fitness issues, indicating a misuse of public funds.

The Chief Minister (CM) launched the third ro-ro vessel for the Kochi Corporation. This marks the third such vessel under the corporation's operations.

The demolition of a tilted building in Kochi may take 7-10 days due to safety concerns. The Kochi Corporation's structural stability expert warned that proceeding without precautions could endanger nearby buildings and workers.

The Communist Party of India (CPI) has demanded a social audit of Kochi Corporation's functioning. The call highlights concerns over transparency and accountability in the city corporation's operations.

The Kochi Corporation’s new office project has incurred ₹61 crore after a 200% cost escalation from the original ₹18.83 crore estimate. The project, delayed by nearly two decades, received technical sanction in 2006 and was inaugurated on October 21, 2025, with an additional ₹4 crore needed for pending works.

The Chief Minister is set to inaugurate Kochi Corporation’s third ro-ro vessel on Sunday. The event highlights infrastructure development in the region.

The CAG report criticizes the Kochi Corporation headquarters project for significant delays and cost escalation, with expenses rising from ₹18.83 crore to ₹61 crore. The audit also highlighted unresolved issues like basement waterlogging and pending works.

Kochi Corporation plans to implement a new financial management system for its ro-ro services. The initiative aims to enhance financial oversight and operational efficiency in the sector.

The Kochi Corporation has introduced free rides for women on its ro-ro ferries. The resolution was proposed by K.A. Manaf and supported by ruling UDF councillors, while opposition LDF and BJP councillors were neither fully supportive nor opposed.

Kochi Corporation is streamlining its public adalat process by focusing on a specific category of grievances during each session. This change aims to improve efficiency in addressing citizen complaints.

Deepak Joy, Thripunithura MLA, resigned from the Deputy Mayor and councillor positions after winning the Assembly polls. Over a month has passed, and Congress has not yet decided on a replacement for the Deputy Mayor post.

Kochi Corporation has received nine design proposals for dog shelters at Brahmapuram. The first phase aims to build shelters for approximately 1,000 stray dogs on one acre of land adjacent to the Corporation’s Animal Birth Control Centre, following a Supreme Court verdict.

Kochi Corporation has initiated discussions with KMRL regarding the operation of ro-ro services. The talks focus on potential collaboration between the two entities for this service.

Kochi Corporation has launched its third ro-ro vessel. The initiative aims to enhance transportation infrastructure and efficiency in the region.

Kochi Corporation is advancing its Digital Twin project by implementing it in five divisions at a time. UL Technology Solutions has completed the initiative in eight area-based development divisions under the Smart City project during the pilot phase.

The Kerala Revised Budget has left the Kochi Corporation in a difficult financial position. The budget revision did not allocate sufficient resources to support the corporation's needs.

Thirty wayside eateries in Kochi received notices after a joint inspection by the district Health department, Kochi Corporation, and the Food Safety department found unhygienic conditions. Two outlets were ordered to shut down.

Kochi Corporation will begin relocating authorized street vendors in July to 67 dedicated vending zones across 76 divisions, as mandated under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.