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Erratic water supply irks city residents
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Some areas in Kadavanthra not getting water since January 15
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Some areas in Kadavanthra not getting water since January 15
Water supply has been erratic in some parts of the city, with issues in pipelines that have yet to be fixed.
Cherian George, a resident of Kadavanthra, said that there had been no supply since January 15. “We have been relying on water tankers that cost around ₹840 for 2,000 litres. Water would usually be pumped to the area once in two days,” Mr. Cherian said.
Suja Lonappan, councillor representing Kadavanthra, said that she had been receiving complaints from residents around Vinoba Nagar, Bund Road and near the Padam bus stop.
BJP votes UDF to majority in Works Standing Committee
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LDF secures four committees; election to the remaining three on January 18
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LDF secures four committees; election to the remaining three on January 18
In the elections to the Kochi Corporation’s eight standing committees on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors’ surprise move to vote for UDF-backed councillors in the polls to seats reserved for women gave the UDF a majority in one committee, while the LDF won majority in four others.
The LDF secured a majority in Development, Welfare, Health and Town Planning committees, while the UDF has a majority in the Works Standing Committee. Five seats remain vacant totally in three standing committees and these will be filled in another election to be held on January 18. The UDF currently has five seats in the Finance committee, while the LDF has four, leaving a single vacant seat that the LDF is hopeful of bagging next week, to gi