Pinarayi Vijayan defends proposed toll collection from KIIFB projects

Pinarayi Vijayan defends proposed toll collection from KIIFB projects

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday informed the Assembly that the tolls will be collected from bridges and roads built using Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB). “If this is done, things will be smoother financially for the state,” the Chief Minister said while taking part in the discussion on the … Read more

Kiifb on ‘Ventilator’, says lop sathesan

Kiifb on 'Ventilator', says lop sathesan

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10 (IANS) In a stinging attack on the functioning of Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Monday, while participating in the Assembly proceedings, said the situation is such that it’s on the ventilator. “The question now is when should the ventilator be removed,” said Satheesan in a … Read more

Cong warns against toll on KIIFB roads, Kerala FM says no decision yet

Cong warns against toll on KIIFB roads, Kerala FM says no decision yet

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 4 (IANS) Ever since the news surfaced that the cash-strapped Kerala government is considering introducing a toll tax on all roads developed using funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB) to raise revenue, there has been a huge outcry, especially from the Congress-led UDF. KIIFB is mulling to collect tolls on all … Read more