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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC issues interim stay on Lakshadweep order removing Arabic and Mahal from the school curriculum
Kochi: High court has deferred the implementation of the office order issued by Lakshadweep administration, which removed Arabic and Mahal languages from the school curriculum in the Union Territory, until further orders. The bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji passed the interim order on a PIL filed by P I Ajas Akber, president of the Lakshadweep unit of the National Students Union. The impugned order, dated May 14, sought to replace Mahal, a local language spoken in Minicoy Island, and Arabic from the school syllabus. The interim order was issued on Thursday following the petitioner's submission that schools in the Union Territory are scheduled to reopen on June 9. During the afternoon session, the central govt counsel mentioned the matter and submitted that the implementation of the impugned order would not begin on June 9, but from July 1. He also argued that there was no urgency to issue an interim order. However, as the petitioner's counsel was not present during that session, the court adjourned the matter to June 9. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Chellanam coastal erosion: Kerala HC seeks report on temporary measures taken
Kochi: High court has sought instructions from the state govt and Chellanam panchayat regarding temporary measures to protect residents of the Chellanam coastal area from sea erosion during this monsoon. The bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji also directed the authorities to report on the feasibility of placing Geo bags/tubes to prevent sea inundation. The court then adjourned the PIL filed by T A Dalfine and two other local residents to Tuesday. In compliance with an earlier HC directive, officials from the district administration and the irrigation department appeared in court, and the deputy collector's report was produced. After reviewing the report, the bench remarked that emergency shelters are not a lasting solution. When HC asked about installing Geo bags/tubes, the state submitted that completion would take two months, to which the court responded that the monsoon would be over by then. The petitioners added that although installation of Geo tubes had begun after local protests, the work was later abandoned; so far, Geo bags have been laid along 7.35km of shoreline. The court adjourned the matter to Tuesday, directing all stakeholders, including the state, to propose short-term measures to curb sea erosion at Chellanam.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Chellanam sea erosion: Kerala HC summons Ernakulam district collector, other govt officials
1 2 Kochi: HC has directed govt officials, including the Ernakulam district collector, irrigation department officials and Chellanam grama panchayat secretary to appear in court on Thursday along with relevant files in connection with a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking protection for residents of Chellanam from sea erosion. The bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji issued the order in a petition filed by T A Dalfine of Chellanam and two other residents. The 2021 petition described the recurring hardships faced by residents during monsoon. According to the petitioners, although the installation of Geo tubes had commenced as a temporary protective measure following protests by residents, the work was later abandoned. They also pointed out that despite the state govt sanctioning Rs 15 crore for the reconstruction of the damaged sea wall at nine locations, the project failed to materialise. Considering the matter, HC noted that the issue required a two-pronged approach — immediate short-term intervention in view of the approaching monsoon and a long-term permanent solution. The senior govt pleader informed HC that he would seek instructions from the officers concerned regarding urgent measures. Similar submissions were made by counsel for Chellanam panchayat. In view of the urgency and to prevent further delay, HC directed the senior govt pleader and the panchayat counsel to ensure that their respective officers appear before court on June 5 with all necessary documents.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kerala HC seeks report on 300 tribal families in Nilambur
Kochi: High court has sought instructions from the Malappuram district collector regarding the condition of approximately 300 tribal families residing in the Pothugal, Vazhikadavu and Karulai grama panchayats in Nilambur. The collector has been directed to submit the details by next Friday. The bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji issued the directive while hearing a petition filed by Aryadan Shouketh, former chairman of Nilambur municipality, and Sudha Vaniyampuzha. During the hearing on Friday, the petitioners submitted that the condition of the tribal communities was extremely grave. The court directed the state govt to obtain instructions from the collector and furnish the necessary details. The petition, originally filed in Feb 2024, alleged that the tribal communities in the panchayats were living in deplorable conditions due to govt inaction. The petitioners highlighted that the families were residing in makeshift sheds covered with plastic sheets deep within the forest, facing constant threats to their safety. They also raised concerns over the lack of basic connectivity to the mainland, pointing out that the Iruttu Kuthi Concrete Bridge over the Chaliyar River and the Punjakolli Iron Bridge over the Punnapuzha River were destroyed during the floods of 2018 and 2019, leaving the region cut off from essential services and support. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
