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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal receives first mothership at Vizhinjam - India's first deepwater container transshipment port

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal received the first mothership 'MV San Fernando' marking the beginning of operation at India's first deepwater container transhipment port here today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vizhinjam project will accelerate development of many ports: Gurudasan

Accelerate port development for economic growth, job creation, and environmental benefits in Kerala, including Vizhinjam and Kollam ports.

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Breakwater construction of Vizhinjam port completed, trial run by June, says Minister

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Vizhinjam port gets ISPS certification from IMO; commercial operations likely to begin by September

The port is expected to begin the trial run of port operations in May by pressing barges loaded with containers, while officials with the Adani Group are hopeful of commencing the full-fledged commercial operations of the port by Onam.

The Hindu

Man sentenced to double life imprisonment for murder

Thiruvananthapuram court sentences man to double life imprisonment for murdering youth in Vizhinjam 11 years ago.

The Hindu

Student killed after boulders from tipper lorry falls on scooter

A college student riding a scooter was killed after a boulder fell on him from a moving tipper lorry that carries boulders to the under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport, here on Tuesday.

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Government withdraws cases registered in connection with Church-backed Vizhinjam agitation

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Navy keen on using Vizhinjam port for its needs: Navy Chief

Indian Navy Chief discusses plans for Vizhinjam Seaport, BrahMos missiles, Rafale jets, and self-reliance by 2047.

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Air enclave in Thiruvananthapuram: “Coast Guard actively pursuing proposal”

Talks on with Thiruvananthapuram Airport regarding access for the enclave – which is close to the domestic terminal – to the runway.

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Kerala Budget 2024-25| State to adopt Chinese model of development at Vizhinjam

Taking a cue from the Chinese model of development, the Kerala government on Monday announced that it will adopt the idea of special development zones conceived in China during the late 1970s to utilise the entire developmental potential of Vizhinjam International Seaport.

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Kerala Budget 2024-25 seeks to mop up additional resources, attract investment

The State Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal presented by Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on February 5 (Monday) sought to mop up additional resources and draw private investment in key sectors, even as it proposed Chinese-model special development zones (SDZ) for tapping the potential of the Vizhinjam seaport project and…

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3 students drown in Vellayani lake in Kerala

Three college students drown in Vellayani lake near Vizhinjam, Kerala; bodies recovered, investigation ongoing.

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Kerala Seafood Cafe under Fisheries department opened at Azhakulam near Vizhinjam

Fisheries Department has opened its first restaurant serving fish dishes, ‘Kerala Seafood Cafe,’ at Azhakulam, near Vizhinjam. Minister for Fisheries Saji Cherian inaugurated the restaurant, which is run by Matsyafed

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Vizhinjam port: trial operations for phase I to begin by April, says Minister

Vizhinjam Seaport project to begin trial operations by April 2024; 8 ship-to-shore cranes & 24 cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes planned.

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Resumption of crew change at Vizhinjam hinges on High Court verdict

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Second Chinese project vessel, crew await Centre’s clearance to berth at Vizhinjam port

2nd vessel carrying container handling crane to Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport reaches off coast; awaiting clearance from Union Home Ministry; 3rd vessel expected on Nov 25, 4th on Dec 15; State facing financial crisis, request for ₹1,925 cr loan turned down; on completion, port to cater to 75% of India's container…

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Second project cargo vessel to Vizhinjam to arrive today

The second project cargo vessel called Zhen Hua 29 carrying the container handling cranes to the under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport is likely to arrive at the port here on Thursday.

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Zhen Hua to leave for China from Vizhinjam today

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Nod for Chinese technicians to come ashore at Vizhinjam violates security guidelines: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges Centre complicit in allowing Chinese workers to disembark at Vizhinjam port, violating security guidelines. He questions why Chinese workers are being allowed to work illegally for Adani Group linked to global money-laundering networks. Home Ministry guidelines state no landing permit for nationals of Afghanistan, China,…

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Nod for Chinese technicians to come ashore, unload cranes at Vizhinjam port

FRRO allows 3 Chinese techs to disembark ship at Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport to assist staff unload cranes. Bad weather had delayed work, but sea conditions expected to improve. State govt & Adani Group exerted pressure on Centre to give permission. 3 more ships due in Nov.

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NCP will strengthen LDF in Kerala, says Chacko

NCP to remain part of INDIA coalition at nat'l level, strengthen LDF in Kerala. Resolution passed to ensure depositors in co-op banks don't lose money, no wrong-doers protected. Success of Vizhinjam project hailed as great achievement for LDF govt. Chacko rules out nat'l-level crisis, Delhi meeting attended by leaders from…

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Eight more ships to call at Vizhinjam soon

Eight ships to call at Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport with cranes. CM Pinarayi Vijayan hopes project will be commissioned in 5-6 months. ZPMC to deliver 8 RMQC & 24 RMGC. Zhen Hua 24 to arrive Nov 15. Zhen Hua 15 to leave for China Oct 21 after unloading cranes. Karan Adani…

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With berthing of first ship, Vizhinjam sails into Kerala’s maritime history

With just two short blasts of faint sirens, Zhen Hua 15, the first ship to call at the Vizhinjam International Seaport, scripted a new chapter in the maritime history of Kerala on Sunday.

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Bid to create communal divide in Kerala by holding rallies in support of Hamas: Surendran

BJP alleges Kerala ruling party attempting to create communal divide by organising rallies in support of Hamas. BJP claims this is to gain votes in upcoming LS elections. BJP accuses UDF & CPI(M) of whitewashing Hamas & splitting people in State. BJP mocks UDF & LDF for claiming credit for…

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Vizhinjam to mark a milestone today

Vizhinjam port project marks milestone as first vessel arrives. Project dates back to 8th century AD, but stalled in 1940s. In 2015, State govt. signed concession agreement with Adani for 40-yr project. Construction began in 2015, but delayed due to COVID-19. 65.46% complete, 10 more months needed for phase 1.…

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