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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kochi corporation soon to start major canal rejuvenation
Kochi: City corporation will soon start works to rejuvenate major canals in the city. As part of this, Chilavannur Canal would be renovated by removing sludge and adding walkways and aesthetically pleasing spaces along the canal banks, mayor M Anil Kumar said in a statement. The project will cost Rs 8.4 crore. Corporation has prepared a beautification plan for the canal banks and submitted for KIIFB's approval. Another major project is the renovation of Market Canal. As the tender process is already completed for this, KIIFB has allocated Rs 28.77 crore for the project. The mayor also announced that construction of a higher-capacity sewage plant at Elamkulam would begin shortly, with an allocation of Rs 341.97 crore. Kerala Water Authority will serve as the implementing agency of the project. Meanwhile, the civic body is also planning to reconstruct the narrow Chettichira Bridge on Subhash Chandra Bose Road. For this, Rs 4.51 crore has been set apart. The project is being retendered due to high quotes in the initial tender. The mayor also said that all sewage connections opening into the canals would be closed soon thus reducing sludge accumulation and eliminating the need for periodic dredging.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tensions mar corporation's Karkidaka Vavu meeting
Thiruvananthapuram : A preparatory meeting organised by city corporation on Wednesday in connection with the forthcoming Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals turned tense following disruptions by BJP representatives. The meeting, chaired by the mayor, was intended to include various elected representatives and officials to coordinate arrangements for the annual ritual. However, BJP workers allegedly manhandled deputy mayor P K Raju for not holding a discussion on the alleged graft charges against the ruling party. Despite the disruption, the meeting was held and necessary preparations for conducting the rituals efficiently were finalised. The Vavu Bali is on July 24. Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple and Shanghumugham beach are the major centres for the ritual under the corporation limits. The meeting emphasised on desilting and cleaning of bathing ghats at Thiruvallam Temple by the city corporation and the deployment of more lifeguards at Shanghumugham. Kerala Water Authority will rectify the showers set for devotees near the river at Thiruvallam. Parking grounds have been identified across Thiruvallam and a strict parking ban will be enforced on the NH 66.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Nettoor reels under water crisis as KWA fails to act
Kochi: Despite continuous monsoon showers, residents of Nettoor are facing an acute shortage of drinking water due to multiple leaks in pipelines maintained by the Kerala Water Authority (KWA). Though local councillors have staged protests demanding urgent repairs, the situation remains unresolved. Residents say the water shortage has persisted for several weeks, severely disrupting daily life. Sheeba Jayan, a Nettoor resident working at a printing press in Kaloor, said families are now forced to rely on private water suppliers. "I live with my daughter and a large share of my income is spent on buying water. We've been struggling to survive for weeks," she said. She added that despite lodging complaints with KWA, no action has been taken. Saliny Anilraj, councillor of Nettoor North, said the crisis is especially severe for households with elderly patients, menstruating women and children. "People are forced to use bottled water even for basic needs. We've staged several protests, but officials appear indifferent," Anilraj said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Искате да научите повече за новото BMW 2 Gran Coupe? BMW Научете повече Undo CR Shanavas, opposition leader of Maradu municipality alleged that adding to the residents' woes, roads dug up for utility works were left unrepaired after excavation. "The road leading to Thirunettoor temple—visited by hundreds for the Karkidaka Vavubali ritual—has been left unfinished, with leaking pipes exposed. Many roads remain dug up and abandoned," he said. With protests failing to yield results, residents now plan to approach the state govt seeking immediate intervention to restore water supply and repair damaged roads.
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Youths bathe in water tank in Alappuzha, disrupt supply to 50,000 people
ALAPPUZHA: Why would anyone be jailed for bathing? Most certainly, if that happens inside an overhead water tank and ends up blocking the supply of water to more than 50,000 people! That's precisely what three intoxicated youths did at Pallippuram in Alappuzha on Saturday evening. The revelry has landed them behind bars for 14 days. According to the police, the trio — K Jayaraj (27) of Panavally, Athul Krishna (27) and Yadukrishnan (25), the last two from Thaikkattussery—sneaked into the 24-metre-high tank located on the Kerala Water Authority premises at Vellimuttam in Pallippuram panchayat around 6.30 pm. 'When we reached the site, the youths were above the tank. We brought them down and recorded their arrest,' an officer with the Cherthala police station said. The Cherthala First Class Judicial Magistrate Court remanded them for 14 days for illegally climbing atop a public water tank and entering the drinking water supply system, the officer said. 'The accused accessed the tank through the manhole located on top of the structure and entered the drinking water stored inside. Local residents who noticed the act promptly alerted the police,' the officer said. KWA suffers Rs 1.4-lakh loss Given the breach and the potential contamination, the authorities were forced to drain the entire tank, disrupting the drinking water supply to several parts of the panchayat. 'The tank has a capacity of 16 lakh litres. The entire water was drained. Drinking water supply to more than 50,000 people was disrupted for two days. The incident has raised concerns over public safety, hygiene, and need for enhanced security around essential public infrastructure,' a KWA official said. A preliminary estimate put the loss the water authority suffered at Rs 1.4 lakh. 'The exact loss will be ascertained in the coming days,' the official said. The tank was chlorinated on Monday and distribution resumed by evening after water samples were tested, the official added.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SUEZ wins contract in Kochi to upgrade water production and distribution services
The State Government owned Kerala Water Authority (KWA), responsible for the development and regulation of water supply and wastewater management in the southern Indian state of Kerala, awarded SUEZ the contract for Kochi City water supply system upgrade, operations and maintenance, under its Kerala Urban Water Services Improvement Programme (KUWSIP). This performance-based contract is jointly financed by the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Kerala for the water distribution network upgradation which includes the operation and maintenance for 10 years. SUEZ will support the Kerala Water Authority to optimise water production and distribution services in Kochi City to enhance water availability and water quality, for nearly 700,000 people. Covering approximately 95 sq. km. within the Kochi Municipal Corporation , the contract includes 146,500 service connections to increase access to water, the replacement of dilapidated water distribution network to achieve 24hx7d pressurised water supply and reduce Non-Revenue Water losses to 20% to comply with national service level benchmarks. The reduction in water loss will contribute to sustainable water resource management, ensuring long-term resilience of Kochi's water supply infrastructure while aligning with India's larger environmental and sustainability goals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 23.7% Returns in last 5 years with Shriram Life's ULIP Shriram Life Insurance Undo SUEZ will deploy modern technologies such as remote water meter-reading for industrial and commercial consumers, real-time operational performance monitoring system (RoPES) developed by SUEZ, and system monitoring and control via SCADA to increase operational efficiency and resilience. Under this contract, SUEZ will undertake routine operations of the water supply system, preventive and reactive maintenance, active leak detection and repair, and complaint management services, while KWA will continue to manage meter reading, billing, and revenue collection. Jeevan Babu K. IAS, Managing Director, Kerala Water Authority (KWA), said in a statement, 'This initiative is a step toward securing 24/7 access to safe and reliable drinking water for the people of Kochi. It reflects our commitment to improving everyday life through better water services." Live Events Rasmi Ranjan Ray, CEO of SUEZ in India, said in a statement, 'We are proud to be associated with the Kerala Water Authority, a State-owned PSU, for the implementation of this landmark project in the city of Kochi. Having successfully implemented and managed water treatment plants in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode in the state of Kerala for over a decade, this new partnership strengthens SUEZ's legacy in India. It further demonstrates our commitment to delivering technically sound and customer-focused solutions that ensure continuous access to safe and high-quality drinking water for urban populations.'
