May 14, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Illegal Parking near Vytilla Mobility Hub

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

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Kochi Private Bus Schedule Revision

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buses to cover 1km in just 2.5 min, resulting in chaos on road The exponential growth in traffic has made adhering to outdated timings nearly impossible, leading to rash driving and unpleasant incidents.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

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Rise in Kerala Vehicle Registrations

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 […]
April 9, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in Rest of World on Uber’s Price War in India

Upstarts and political pressures are forcing Uber to play by new rules as they reshape India’s ride-hailing economy. India’s homegrown ride-hailing startups are forcing Uber to rethink its strategy. In February, the Silicon Valley giant ditched its commission-based pricing for […]
April 4, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Kerala Government’s AI Cameras on Highways

98 lakh offenders have been caught by kerala’s AI cameras since June 2023 with fines amounting to Rs 631 crore, of which the MVD collected Rs 400 crores Riding without helmet is the most detected violation. Driving without fastening seat […]
April 3, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Kochi Metro Phase-2 Corridor Road

Road not to have uniform width—11.2-km-long stretch from Palarivattom to Infopark to have width of 22 to 26 m, says KMRL The narrow stretches at Alinchuvadu and Vazhakala, where metro work is progressing. Amid reports of changes incorporated in the […]
April 2, 2025

CPPR Comments in The Asset on Deepening India-GCC Trade Ties

Partnerships in energy, logistics and start-ups on the rise as US tariffs loom Deepening trade ties between India and Gulf Cooperation Council ( GCC ) countries are opening more cross-investment opportunities, with a focus on energy and logistics, while reducing […]
March 20, 2025

Meter Usage in Auto-Rickshaws: Challenges and Enforcement – D Dhanuraj on All India Radio Kochi FM

CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on the challenges in usage and enforcement of auto-rickshaw meters in Kochi city. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 10.50 – […]
March 17, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in The Hindu on the Encroachments by Shops/Kiosks on Kochi Footpaths & Roads

Rampant encroachments pose a safety threat to pedestrians—stakeholders express concern A shop has fully encroached on the footpath of the GCDA-owned Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road. The increasing number of encroachments on footpaths and roads in Kochi city and its immediate suburbs were […]
March 14, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in Rest of World on the Decline of Ola Electric Mobility

India’s largest EV company struggles to maintain its edge as legacy players tap into customer trust and brand loyalty. Ola Electric dominated the EV sector for the first five years, attracting big investments and outshining established mobility companies. Its present […]
February 25, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in Eastern Eye on PM Narendra Modi’s US Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US president Donald Trump forge closer ties in White House talks The relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been marked by strong personal camaraderie and strategic […]
February 20, 2025

CPPR’s D Dhanuraj Moderates Panel Discussion on Union Budget 2025-26

Experts highlight Union Budget’s growth potential at Kozhikode panel discussion   Dr Dhanuraj participated as a moderator at the Union Budget 2025-26 panel discussion, organized by the Dr. John Mathai Centre, Thrissur; the Department of Economics, Calicut University; and the […]
February 12, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the plans for Marine Eco City in Kochi by KSHB

The project, mooted about a decade ago, is back in the news with the state budget document announcing that the Rs 2,400-crore plan will be implemented soon Site near Marine Drive, where the Marine Eco City will come up The […]
February 12, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Kerala Budget 2025 boost for Public Transport Sector

The public transport sector is one of the core areas in development and has been given much focus in the Kerala Budget 2025. A slew of measures such as cutting down road tax for stage carriers, introducing metro in more […]
February 11, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in THE WEEK on Court Fee Hikes proposed in Kerala Budget

Kerala Government Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal The latest Kerala budget has an interesting resource mobilisation measure—court fee hikes. The state Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal announced that the state government anticipates an additional Rs 150 crore from this revision. D […]
February 7, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR gives an exclusive interview with The Week on the Kerala Budget 2025

D Dhanuraj gets candid with Nirmal Jovial of The Week talking about the Kerala Budget 2025 and the Kerala Economy The state government in Kerala faces a severe financial crisis and struggles to generate resources even for its day-to-day affairs. […]
February 7, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the positive Union Budget 2025 proposals for India’s Shipbuilding Industry

The latest Union Budget 2025 has set its sights on enhancing the nation’s shipbuilding capacity. Experts predict that the budget’s incentives and focus on shipbuilding will have a profound impact on Kerala’s maritime landscape, driving growth and innovation in the […]
January 29, 2025

Challenges in Maintenance of Kerala’s Roads – D Dhanuraj on All India Radio Kochi FM

CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on maintenance or rather the lack of proper maintenance of Kerala’s roads. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 9.38 – 13.47)
January 27, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the proposed ‘Silent Zone’ plan in Kochi

The idea of a ‘silent zone’ in Kochi was recently mooted by the Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar. A silent zone is an area undisturbed by unwanted or harmful outdoor sounds created by human activities. The mayor proposed to designate the […]
January 23, 2025

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