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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Shops in mofussil bus stand building to reopen on May 26
Shops in the mofussil bus stand building that were shut down following a recent fire will reopen from Monday (May 26). Representatives of the Mofussil Bus Stand Licensees Association, Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi, and the Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi participated in a meeting convened by Mayor Beena Philip on Friday (May 23), during which the Kozhikode Corporation assured full cooperation to expedite the reopening of the shops. Meanwhile, representatives of the Electrical Inspectorate and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) noted that the building's electrical network was completely damaged in the fire. They said that temporary repairs could pose serious risks and recommended complete replacement of cables and panels. A decision was taken in the meeting to speed up re-electrification on a war footing under the Disaster Management Rule, aiming for completion within three weeks. In the first phase, panels will be replaced and power connections will be provided to each shop. The licensees will carry out internal wiring for their shops. Electrification of the common areas will follow in the second phase. The KSEB has been directed to regulate the connected load as requested by the licensees. The Corporation and the police agreed to allow the temporary use of generators to power the shops. Licensees have also been instructed to update fire safety measures in their shops. Common fire safety measures will be implemented throughout the building. The superintending engineer has reported that the building has no structural stability issues, and hence, the fire debris will be cleared immediately by the Corporation's Health Wing in preparation for reopening. The Corporation also decided to speed up the project for a complete renovation of the mofussil bus stand building. Steps will also be taken to evict unauthorised vendors in the building. The licensees and trade organisations agreed to the Corporation's terms and extended full cooperation. Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafar Ahamed, chairpersons of various standing committees, councillors, and officials from the Corporation, KSEB, Electrical Inspectorate, police, and the Fire and Rescue Services department attended the meeting.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Smoke detected again at Kozhikode Medical College's new block during inspection
Kozhikode: Just three days after smoke engulfed the newly inaugurated Rs 195-crore block of the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital -- which houses the casualty department -- smoke was again detected on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred while officials from the Electrical Inspectorate were inspecting the site of the short circuit that took place on Friday night. The earlier incident on Friday had sparked a controversy after five patients died. However, hospital authorities clarified that the deaths were not due to the smoke, stating that four of the patients were terminally ill, and one had been brought in dead. Following the initial incident, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed Health Minister Veena George to visit the hospital. After her visit, she announced that a comprehensive investigation would be conducted and that patients would only be relocated back to the building after it is deemed safe. On Monday, Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan, who visited the hospital following reports of renewed smoke, said the hospital principal had informed him that around 20 patients were present on the third floor at the time. 'I will bring this matter to the notice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the building was funded under a Central government project. I will also write to Chief Minister Vijayan. A detailed probe is urgently needed -- covering every stage from construction to commissioning,' said Raghavan. The hospital principal later clarified that the smoke was detected in an unused room on the sixth floor. The inspection team had noticed a spark during the checks, which caused a brief smoke incident that was quickly brought under control. Meanwhile, Congress workers gathered at the hospital, demanding a thorough investigation, stating that most patients at the facility belong to economically weaker sections. BJP workers had also raised concerns after Friday's incident, while CPI(M) cadres remained largely silent. Attempting to calm tensions, Kozhikode Corporation Mayor Beena Philip, from the ruling CPI(M), urged the media not to sensationalise the issue and create panic among the public.
