KOCHI: Hinting that the preparation of the master plan for Smart City Kochi may be delayed further, the project authorities have made it clear that some modifications are required in the plan.
Agency running Brahmapuram plant decides to opt out of responsibility
Centre for Environment and Development has served the three-month notice period
Plant site already overflowing with garbage collected from various parts of the city
KOCHI: The Centre for Environment and Development (CED), the agency that has been running the solid waste treatment plant of the Kochi Corporation at Brahmapuram,
KOCHI: Kochi Corporation is keen on installing solar energy lamps in certain key areas with a view to reducing energy consumption. LED lamps are to be set up on MG road in the beginning. Entrepreneurs are expected to take part in the programme which could effectively reduce the spending by the local body.
KOCHI: While another Bus Day was observed in the city on Wednesday, the Centre for Public Policy Research, an active participant in the initiative, has come out with a study advocating the need to promote public transport.
The primary point of argument the study makes in support for public transport is the steep rise in fuel price over the last more than two decades.
KOCHI: The abandoned grounds of Manapattiparambu are buzzing with activity. The preliminary work of the Kochi Metro Rail project has started in Manapattiparambu. The area will be used for the casting of girders and other equipment for the reconstruction of the North Overbridge.
The JCB has been doing the rounds on the Manappattiparambu since Monday.
Garbage management has been a long-pending issue
It would be either a treatment plant or a landfill
Councillors had blocked trucks with garbage
KOCHI: Thrikkakara municipality is actively considering a proposal to purchase about 10 acres of land for the scientific disposal and treatment of waste.
A decision to this effect was taken at a municipal council meeting held recently.
KOCHI: The Kochi Corporation has said that it will look into complaints of workers not clearing garbage timely, even as it called up councillors to be more responsive and alert the local body about to such issues.
Part of implementing an environment-friendly buildings project
PWD rates to be linked to wholesale price index
Department to have quality management system
KOCHI: Giving a boost to the Kochi Metro Rail project, the state government has decided to constitute a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of the project. The state Cabinet which met on Wednesday decided to constitute the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd with the Chief Minister as its chairman.
Once the company is registered, it will oversee the implementation of the project.
Thiruvananthapuram: Union environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday said the proposed international cricket stadium in Kochi and the hydel power project in Athirappally cannot be given environment clearance.
