The Latest Breaking News from VISL

Kerala HC orders halt to construction at Vizhinjam beach over missing environmental clearance

Kerala High Court has mandated a temporary halt to construction work at Pulinkudy beach. The court found ambiguity regarding clearances from the Union Environment Ministry for the project. A joint inspection is ordered with participation from statutory authorities and the petitioner. The ministry is expected to file an affidavit clarifying…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Vizhinjam seaport gets final Customs clearance for EXIM operations

Vizhinjam International Seaport secured Customs approval for EXIM operations. Final approval allows the port to commence cargo operations from August 18, 2026. Import operations will be restricted to Full Container Load containers for Direct Port Delivery. Export operations will focus on factory-stuffed, self-sealed FCL containers. This marks a significant milestone…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Vedanta Iron and Steel aims to become major resource-backed integrated steel platform

Vedanta Iron And Steel Ltd, newly listed, plans to be a leading integrated steel producer. The company will leverage its vast iron ore reserves for over 50 years. Expansion will focus on value-added products like silicon iron and ductile iron pipes. VISL's strategy is set to create long-term value across…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Vizhinjam seaport: NGO pitches for regional development initiatives

Trivandrum govt under pressure to utilise Vizhinjam seaport potential for district's dev. AT stresses need to go beyond port activities, to maritime & non-maritime industries. VISL & authorities urged to share locational adv, facilities & know-how to attract investments. Govt to facilitate industrial growth, create employment & encourage entrepreneurship. Seaport…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Vizhinjam port project: Kerala government enhances compensation for catamaran fishers

The State government has issued orders enhancing the compensation package for fishermen using catamarans at Vizhinjam whose livelihood was hit by the international seaport project.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Iconic VISL at 100 is a pale shadow of its old self

Visionary ruler Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and the Dewan of Mysore State Sir M. Visvesvaraya made Bhadravati an industrial hub. Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited set up by the Mysuru rulers is now a shadow of its old self as it turns 100.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Vizhinjam railway tunnel, third longest tunnel in country, to adopt Austrian tunnelling method

The third longest railway tunnel in the country connecting the under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport being developed by the Adani Port with the railway mainline at Balaramapuram near Thiruvananthapuram will use the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) for undertaking the tunnelling works.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Vizhinjam Port: govt. nod to import cranes, port equipment from China

The construction of Vizhinjam international seaport has received a major shot in the arm with the State government granting permission for the import of large cranes and other equipment required for the operation of the port from China.

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Climate vagaries to blame for coastal erosion: studies

Most studies held prior to the port works and after point to climate change induced cyclonic systems and unscientific structures built to check sea erosion as the major reasons for the aggravated sea erosion. But fishermen, citing the works for the worsening situation, has called for a scientific study after…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022

Bhadravati shaken by sighting of leopard

Officials of the Forest Department succeeded capturing the leopard using nets. The animal was shifted to a distant place

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2022