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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Panel flags gaps in coastal relief plans
T'puram: State minority commission expressed dissatisfaction with reports indicating lack of adequate intervention from the respective departments on the issues faced by the coastal areas of the district, which is experiencing severe sea erosion. During a special sitting at commission headquarters, chairman A A Rasheed criticized the inadequacy of reports submitted by key officials, including the district collector, Thiruvananthapuram tahsildar, fisheries director and city police commissioner. The commission highlighted the reports' failure to address crucial aspects such as damages incurred by coastal residents, resettlement initiatives and complaints about authorities' inadequate response during severe sea turbulence. In response, fisheries director revealed plans for a Rs 150-crore offshore breakwater project using geotubes, spanning from Poonthura to Valiyathura. Additionally, the district collector detailed progress on 'Punargeham', a resettlement initiative aimed at relocating 400 families living within 50m of the high tide line to newly constructed flats in Muttathara. The authorities cited unfavourable weather conditions as the primary cause for delays. Work is expected to resume once conditions improve. The panel mandated all parties concerned to submit detailed reports on resident safety measures and coastal protection efforts in the next sitting.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Minorities panel seeks completion of SAT Hospital's Mother-Child Block by December 2025
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State Minorities Commission chairman advocate A A Rasheed has directed authorities to expedite and complete the remaining work of the Mother and Child Block at the Sree Avittam Thirunal Hospital (SAT) in Thiruvananthapuram by December 2025. The directive came during a special sitting held at the Commission headquarters on Monday, following a newspaper report highlighting that the building, inaugurated years ago, is still not fully operational. A report submitted to the Commission by the Health Department Secretary, District Collector, Director of Medical Education, Principal of the Medical College, and SAT Hospital Superintendent revealed that while the construction of two floors was completed and handed over to the hospital in 2017, only the ground floor, housing the gynaecology outpatient section, is currently in use. Authorities informed the Commission that KIIFB has approved funds to the tune of Rs 11.23 crore for the remaining works, including a ramp, fire staircase, site development etc. The tender process has already been initiated. The SAT Hospital Superintendent stated that the pending works are expected to commence within two weeks and would be completed in eight months.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Minority panel directs completion of new block at SAT hosp by Dec
T'puram: State minority commission issued a directive to complete the remaining construction work of the mother and child block at SAT Hospital by Dec 2025. Commission chairman A A Rasheed observed that the new block of SAT Hospital is not yet operational despite its inauguration. During a special sitting at the commission headquarters on Monday, he directed the authorities concerned to expedite the work. According to reports submitted by the health secretary, district collector, director of medical education, principal of medical college and SAT Hospital superintendent, the two-storey building was completed in 2017 and handed over to hospital authorities after an inauguration ceremony. Currently, the gynaecology outpatient department operates on the ground floor. Financial approval of Rs 11.23 crore from KIIFB has been received for the works of ramp, fire staircase, site development, sump and pump room, plumbing works, electrical works, HVAC and fire-fighting systems. The tender procedures for commencing these works have commenced with KIIFB's approval. The hospital superintendent informed the commission that work is expected to start within two weeks and will be completed within eight months. TNN
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kerala state minority commission initiates case over non-operation of mother and child block at SAT Hospital
Thiruvananthapuram: State minority commission has initiated a suo moto case on the non-commencement of operations of mother and child block at SAT Hospital, a vital facility for the underprivileged. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The commission observed that it remains non-operational even nine years after its inauguration. Commission chairman A A Rasheed instructed authorities concerned to submit an urgent report on the matter. The building, constructed at a cost of Rs 30 crore and spanning 66,000 sq ft, was inaugurated by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on May 24, 2017. Despite being fully equipped across three floors, the reason for the non-commencement of operations remains unknown, the commission said. The commission took a serious note of this issue and decided to seek a report from the authorities. The commission found that there should have been a respite for the heavy rush of patients to the hospital if the block was made operational. The commission has directed the health secretary, district collector, director of medical education, medical college principal and SAT Hospital superintendent to submit a report on the issue by July 5.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Minority commission recommends immediate action to resolve dredging uncertainty at Muthalapozhi
Thiruvananthapuram: The minority commission, which took a suo motu case in the Muthalapozhi issue, directed the district administration to take urgent measures to remove the uncertainty in dredging activity and resume sand removal. A sitting was held at the commission's headquarters on Wednesday, which was headed by chairman A A Rasheed. The harbour engineering department informed the commission that dredging operations were carried out using the dredger 'Chandragiri', owned by Kerala Maritime Board, to remove the accumulated sand at the estuary and channel. However, the work was halted due to a malfunction of the dredger after more than half of the work was completed. The authorities stated that they approached the manufacturing company for repairs and were taking steps to resume dredging immediately. Expressing dissatisfaction with the uncertainty in sand removal at the estuary, the commission instructed the harbour engineering department to submit a detailed report, including the details of the contract with the company responsible for sand removal, to the commission urgently. Meanwhile, coastal police informed the commission that the estuary was currently covered with sand, making it difficult for interceptor boats and enforcement boats to conduct patrolling and rescue operations.
