Kochi Metro
Kochi- The project work of Kochi metro will now be handed over to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This elevated metro rail covers 25km distance from Alwaye to Petta with 22 stations. On January 8, 2013, Federal Minister for Urban Development took this decision jointly with the Delhi government and the DMRC. A high level meeting was [...] Continue Reading »
Kochi- The process of land acquisition for Kochi Metro has gained speed. An amount of Rs 46 crore is given to the district administration by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) for land acquisition and rehabilitation. District administration has taken steps in this case. The fund will be used to pay the owners of the land who have agreed [...] Continue Reading »
The proposed Kochi Metro Rail project is expected to positively impact city’s real estate market. The project is slated to be completed in three years’ time. A report prepared by Geojit BNP Paribas Property Services points out those areas within 500 meters from the 23 Metro stations coming up in the 1st phase will witness [...] Continue Reading »
As the mood sets in for New Year, people around the world are thrilled to see what’s happening in their own cities. Indeed, New Year celebrations in cities are received with great pomp and enthusiasm. Here is a roundup from the major Indian cities. 1. Mumbai: Well as usual Mumbaites are getting ready for a [...] Continue Reading »
Kochi metro nod from the Central government has failed badly, there are no signs of metro project commencing. Further discussions will be held in the meeting with Planning and Investment Board (PIB). Only after the PIB nod, the Kochi metro rail project will come under the approval of Union Cabinet. Kochi, expected the project to [...] Continue Reading »
The Public works department (PWD) was entrusted with the work of the north bridge in Kochi and was expected to be completed in a year. Now, 21 years later, the side bridges are being demolished to make way for the Kochi Metro. And it has given much heart ache to those who have been on [...] Continue Reading »
