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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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LDF finds a reason to celebrate in the arrival of the first vessel at Vizhinjam port

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan feels the docking of the inaugural vessel ‘Zhen Hua 15’ will be a game-changer for Kerala’s infrastructure and development; Father Eugene Pereira, Vicar General of the Latin Catholic Church, accuses the government of misleading the people by celebrating the arrival of cranes as the arrival of…

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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…

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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.

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Vizhinjam port: political wrangling over credit for seaport breaks out in Kerala before govt.-sponsored event to receive ship

Political wrangling over Vizhinjam port in Kerala. KPCC chief accuses Chief minister pinarayi Vijayan of falsely claiming credit; UDF govt. had finalised land acquisition & rehab package; CPI(M) had tried to scuttle project; Church-led fishing community had protested; UDF accuses govt. of not addressing concerns. #Vizhinjam #Kerala #UDF #CPI(M) #KPCC…

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Kerala government effects major reshuffle in top echelons of civil services

Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…

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Chinese crew not allowed to come ashore at Vizhinjam

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Ruling LDF protests outside Raj Bhavan in Kerala against Centre's policies, Governor not signing Bills

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram against Centre's policies, accuses Kerala Governor of not signing Bills passed by Kerala Assembly. LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan blames BJP and UDF for obstructing Kerala’s progress. He claims LDF's efforts led to Vande Bharat train and Vizhinjam port. He questions Governor's non-signing of…

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Vizhinjam Port will bring opportunities to Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Unveiling logo of #Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport, #Thiruvananthapuram, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said it will open up opps for Kerala in int'l maritime sector. Ports Minister Ahammad Devarkovil said it will create jobs & spur growth of ancillary industries. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve launched VISL website. #Kerala Govt pro-active in PPP ventures,…

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan unveils logo of Vizhinjam international seaport

Kerala chief minister unveils logo for Vizhinjam international Seaport. Pinarayi Vijayan unveils logo for Vizhinjam seaport in Thiruvananthapuram. Port to be commissioned by May 2024. 75% of breakwater construction complete. Adani Group is private partner in port's development.

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Vizhinjam port to stamp its identity with new logo today

The port will witness a flurry of development activities in the coming months. The first ship with an initial order of cranes for the port will call at Vizhinjam Seaport on October 4 at 4 p.m.

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First ship to berth at Vizhinjam port on October 4

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One held for manhandling woman

Accused Tiju arrested for manhandling woman after barging into her house. He assaulted her and family members after brother scolded him for eve-teasing. Has other cases pending in Fort, Kovalam and Vizhinjam police stations. Remanded to judicial custody.

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Zhen Hua from China to be first cargo vessel to call at Vizhinjam port

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Police to seek custody of history-sheeter from Kanyakumari

The Thiruvananthapuram City police have initiated steps to obtain custody of a history-sheeter who was nabbed by the Kanyakumari police, around two months after he allegedly stole a confiscated motorcycle from the premises of the Vizhinjam police station.

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Govt. seeks to create a neo-knowledge society: Minister

Govt. aims to create neo-knowledge society by providing income & education. Higher Ed Minister R. Bindu inaugurated IHRD's new Arts & Science College. Skill dev. activities helped higher edu. institutions to top national level assessment. Curriculum of high quality & standard, financial support & Pratibha Puraskarm scheme provided. 4% students…

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Coast Guard conducts daring medical evacuation mid sea on foreign vessel off Kochi

The Indian Coast Guard ship, ICGS C-427, set sail from Vizhinjam and after maneuvering the rough seas launched an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) with medical configuration to carry out the mid-sea medical evacuation 110 nautical miles from Kochi.

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Kerala to hold international shipping conclave in October; Vizhinjam port to be commissioned in May

An international shipping conclave will be organised in Thiruvananthapuram in the first week of October to present the industrial potential of Vizhinjam International Port to the global maritime industry, Ports Minister Ahammad Devarkovil has said

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State requests TN to relax restrictions imposed for trucks carrying rocks to Vizhinjam

Close on the heels of the restriction imposed for trucks carrying rocks to the under-construction Vizhinjam port site by Tamil Nadu, the Ports Minister Ahammad Devarkovil has urged Tamil Nadu to review the new restrictions imposed by them.

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