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The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Fort Sanskrit HS will be protected: Minister
Steps will be taken to protect Government Sanskrit High School, Fort, in the State capital, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said. He was speaking after visiting the school on Monday. Antony Raju, MLA, accompanied the Minister. Twenty-one students studied at the school in the 2024-25 academic year. Only one student Surya Thilakesh appeared for the SSLC examinations from the school. The Minister and the MLA congratulated the student who became eligible for higher studies. At present, the school has 25 students, five of them in class X. Sanskrit is taught as first and second language in the school. The Minister said steps would be taken to make Malayalam a subject in the school. At present, a teacher comes to teach Sanskrit at the school three days a week. A temporary Sanskrit teacher who would remain at the school full-time would be appointed. An amount of ₹1 crore had been sanctioned for the school's infrastructure development, the Minister said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
332 fisher families set to get homes
T'puram: The prolonged wait of Valiyathura's 332 fishermen families, which had been living in warehouses and rented houses in miserable conditions for years, is finally coming to an end. State govt's ambitious Punargeham rehabilitation project has completed the construction of 332 flats at Muttathara and are ready for occupation. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is likely to launch the project, aimed at rehabilitating families who lost their homes due to sea erosion, in June. Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society constructed the flats. Besides Muttathara flats , govt has begun construction of 162 flats at Kochuveli to house other fishermen affected by coastal erosion. Furthermore, plans are underway to build 24 more flats at Valiyathura itself to accommodate other displaced families which are yet to be rehabilitated. The tender for the construction has been floated, sources said. "The conditions in which these families have been living for the past several years were inhuman. The new flats will be a boon for the beneficiaries as they are currently living in rented houses, for which the govt pays the monthly rent," said Antony Raju, MLA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo "This is not just a housing project, but the restoration of dignity and safety for these people who have lost everything to the sea. I am thankful to CM and officials who made this possible. The flats at Muttathara are not just structures of brick and cement, they are symbols of hope," Raju added. Punargeham scheme, launched by state govt, provides financial support to help fisherfolk purchase land and build homes in safer locations. For those unable to secure land, govt has taken up the task of constructing flats. The project has received praise for its integrated approach to coastal erosion-related displacement, combining financial assistance with direct construction of houses. "All the 332 flats at Muttathara were completed and inspected," said a senior official of fisheries department. Beemapally ward councillor Sudheer J said keys for beneficiaries will be handed over by state govt on the day of inauguration. "Draft list of the beneficiaries has been prepared. The flats have two bedrooms, a hall and a kitchen. Since the new flats are located close to sea, their livelihood will also not be affected," he said. The flats were built on eight acres earlier owned by dairy development department. Harbour engineering department is the implementing agency of the project. Total cost of the project is Rs 80 crore.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chalai heritage street plan gets fresh push from govt
Thiruvananthapuram: The Chalai heritage street project , a flagship urban renewal initiative in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, is finally set to be revived, with the state govt designating it a key priority. Stalled for months due to funding constraints, the project will now move forward, with a high-level meeting scheduled on May 14 to finalise the implementation strategy. The meeting, called by state public works and tourism minister PA Mohammed Riyas, will bring together all key launched in 2018 under Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited (SCTL), the project aimed to transform the historic Chalai market into a bustling commercial and tourism hub, inspired by Kozhikode's SM Street. Operation Sindoor After Pak dials India, both sides agree to stop firing; top military officials to talk on May 12 'Armed forces remain operationally ready': India after ceasefire announcement 'Any future act of terror will ...': India's big stand against Pak However, lack of funds left the plan in limbo. With the tourism department and PWD now stepping in to share the financial burden, the project is regaining momentum."The project had been stalled due to SCTL's financial constraints. With support from the tourism department and PWD, we can now proceed," said Antony Raju, MLA overseeing the initiative. "Whether we follow the original SM Street model or adopt a new plan will be discussed at the meeting," he told far, only the renovation of eight approach roads has been completed. A senior SCTL official confirmed that the immediate focus will be on road beautification, improved signage, and modern street lighting. "At the meeting, we will collect feedback and develop a revised proposal," the official traders have long demanded the revival of the project, which promises not only infrastructure upgrades but also preservation of the market's cultural and historical identity. The govt has assured that no traders will be displaced and that the redesigned heritage street will integrate existing commercial revised plan includes converting the eight access roads into smart roads with modern amenities, installing streetlights, and transforming the main Chalai road into a smart corridor. The market, designed with an octagonal layout featuring eight entry points, will see phased the second phase, the focus will shift to enhancing heritage elements. Plans include permanent entry arches, historical graffiti, tiled footpaths, roofed walkways with benches and flowers, and underground electrical wiring. The entire stretch will also be Wi-Fi-enabled to boost functionality and visitor experience.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
City to host creative fest tomorrow
T'puram : The ' Creative Fest 2025 ', jointly organised by general education department and Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), will be held at Manaveeyam Veedhi on Wednesday. The event to be inaugurated by general education V Sivankutty will begin at 10am. MLA Adv Antony Raju will preside over the ceremony. CUSAT VC M Junaid Bushri, public education director S Shanavas and SSK state project director AR Supriya will also participate in the event. The festival aims to promote skill-based education . As part of the event, there will be an exhibition and sale of products created by students from 21 creative corners set up across the district. These corners were established to encourage students' creativity and practical skills, providing them with a platform to showcase and market their works. TNN
