December 24, 2025
D Dhanuraj talks to TNIE on the priorities for the New Mayor of Kochi.
December 18, 2025
Op‑ed by Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in Mathrubhumi, titled “സെൽ വരണം, ഡേറ്റ വേണം” (“We Need a Redressal Cell, We Need Data”), on priorities for the new Kochi Municipal Corporation council.
December 17, 2025
D Dhanuraj on Kerala Local Body Election Results, featuring media comments and expert analysis by the CPPR Chairman across platforms.
December 11, 2025
As Kochi Corporation awaits a new council in the Kerala local body polls, experts and residents flag core urban challenges A view of Edappally Junction in Kochi With a new council set to assume charge in the Kochi Corporation in […]
December 11, 2025
Micro-level party manifestos in local body elections mark a significant shift in Kerala’s political culture. Kerala’s local body elections have traditionally centered on the basics — roads, drains, streetlights, and waste management. However, this time, the three major fronts—the CPM-led […]
December 5, 2025
With decades of decentralisation empowering municipalities & corps, local bodies have become the most effective leadership training ground There is a growing pattern in Kerala where several sitting mayors have opted not to contest the upcoming local body polls! This […]
December 4, 2025
One Stop Centres (OSCs) are state-sponsored institutions to help women in need, especially when they face abuse. In theory, these initiatives create a strong support network. However, CPPR’s study noted that these centres aren’t functioning properly in Kerala, Telangana, and […]
December 1, 2025
547 Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) members are contesting the local body elections across Kerala. Through their routine visits to every household in the ward, as part of their job, they have built strong personal connections. This grassroots rapport has now […]
November 18, 2025
Catch D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, discussing the implications of the Bihar Election Results 2025 on Manorama News. Policy-driven analysis on the Bihar election results 2025, where the BJP-led NDA won with an overwhelming majority! The Bihar election results 2025 […]
November 17, 2025
The corporate-backed entity is eager to shed its image as a disruptor in and around Kizhakkambalam and expand its reach, but political observers are downplaying its chances. Twenty20 has announced plans to contest in 55 local bodies, including key municipalities […]
October 27, 2025
Heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade poses strategic risk, says CSL chief India’s heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade despite its naval strength poses a strategic risk, as disruptions in global shipping could severely impact the country’s economy, […]
September 30, 2025
Phase 2 of the project is planned as a solution to the airport connectivity dilemma, bypassing the congested NH 544 corridor. The latest figures show that Kochi airport records an annual footfall of 1.12 crore. Despite several interventions, a rapid […]
July 14, 2025
Illegal hoardings are to make way for as many as 50 LED billboards in Kochi, which will be installed in different parts of the city. A fully digital billboard installed at the Kadavanthra Metro Station for trial run. In an […]
July 8, 2025
The project, if realised, will benefit hundreds of commuters, enabling them to easily access the Ernakulam North, Ernakulam South and Thripunithura metro stations. A view of the nearby Metro viaduct from the Ernakulam South station. A long-pending demand for skywalks […]
July 7, 2025
KSRTC Travel Card is part of a closed-loop payment system that doesn’t permit integration with other transport modes. With the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) rolling out a travel card, there are now calls from several quarters for an […]
June 27, 2025
Kochi ranks 420th globally and 8th in India according to the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025 Kochi Metro (Representational image) The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025 has Kochi in 420th position globally and eighth in India — making […]
May 20, 2025
Giving a lease of life to the light tram project, which was mooted last year, KMRL has given its approval to go ahead with preliminary procedures. A light tram in Brisbane (Representational image) Kochi might well be the first city […]
May 14, 2025
Illegal parking rampant at many such locations, considerably slowing down city traffic Two-wheelers parked in multiple rows along the narrow Broadway The Vyttila Mobility Hub Society (VMHS) has lodged a complaint with the City Traffic Police over the illegal parking […]
May 8, 2025
Current schedule demands buses to cover 1km in just 2.5 min, resulting in chaos on road The exponential growth in traffic has made adhering to outdated timings nearly impossible, leading to rash driving and unpleasant incidents. With the increasing number […]
April 23, 2025
Total no. of registered vehicles has now crossed 1.82cr with 425 vehicles per 1,000 people After a marginal decline in the previous year, Kerala posted an increase in vehicle registrations in 2024-25, with 7.83 lakh new vehicles added across the […]