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Time of India
4 days ago
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High court directs govt to revive KMTA by Nov 1
Kochi: In an order that could improve the transport infrastructure of the city, Kerala High Court issued a directive asking state govt to revive Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA) by Nov 1. KMTA came into force in 2020 but is yet to be fully operational and there is a strong demand from various quarters to revive it. Considering a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Richard Rajesh Kumar and Arjun P Bhaskar, the court said that KMTA should be fully operational by Kerala Piravi Day and govt can provide adequate staff and funds for the proper functioning of the authority. KMTA, the first of its kind in India to integrate, plan and regulate different commuting modes in Kochi, was inaugurated on Nov 1, 2020. The authority is chaired by transport minister and has transport secretary as its vice-chairman. However, there was no major initiative from KMTA to strengthen the public transport system in the city, except for some initiatives like forming a society of autorickshaw unions and seven companies of bus operators in the city. KMTA convened its first meeting on Jan 22, 2021, and took various decisions for the smooth and timely implementation of integrated transport projects in the city. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons Reportingly Undo But there was no further action by the authorities. As per section 12 of KMTA Act, 2019, the authority is conferred with a wide range of duties and functions to maintain the effective development of urban transport. The act envisages a comprehensive mobility plan and includes developments such as technology-based solutions for traffic management, detection of traffic offences, parking infrastructure and other such developments. Govt had mooted a plan to increase the urban mobility area under KMTA three years ago and a proposal regarding this was presented at its board meeting. As per this, nine municipalities and 29 panchayats should be brought under KMTA's purview to ensure its proper functioning. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Seven fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy; 15 held in three days
Rameswaram: Seven fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan navy in the early hours of Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters near Talaimannar. Their mechanised boat was also seized. The fishermen were later remanded in judicial custody at Vavuniya prison. According to fisheries department sources, more than 1,500 fishermen ventured into the sea from the Rameswaram fishing harbour on Monday aboard around 200 mechanised boats. Among them, a boat owned by S Arockiya Danis of Thangachimadam was intercepted by Sri Lankan naval personnel while operating in the Palk Strait close to Talaimannar. The seven fishermen onboard — Perik, Seenu, Sasikumar, Mukkuran, Muthu Saravanan, Kalidas, and Senthil — were detained and taken to the Talaimannar naval camp for interrogation. They were subsequently handed over to officials of the Sri Lankan department of fisheries and produced before the Mannar magistrate court, which ordered their remand. This is the second such incident in the span of three days. On June 29, eight other fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested under similar charges, and their boat was confiscated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons Reportingly Undo In total, 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested, and two boats were seized in recent days, triggering concerns over the safety and livelihood of Indian fishermen operating in the region. Earlier, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin wrote to Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar, urging the Centre to take immediate steps for the release of the fishermen and to initiate diplomatic measures to prevent recurring arrests. Echoing the demand, Ramanathapuram MP K Nawas Kani also sent a letter on Tuesday to the external affairs minister, highlighting the increasing frequency of such incidents. "The continued arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen is deeply distressing. A permanent solution is long overdue," he wrote, urging the Centre to act swiftly and ensure the release of both the fishermen and their boats. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Thushara murder: Life term for husband, mother-in-law
Thiruvananthapuram: Kollam additional district court judge S Subhash on Monday sentenced the accused in the Pooyappally Thushara murder case to life-term imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh. Thushara, 28, of Thushara Bhavanam near Ayani South at Karunagappally, was starved to death by her husband Chanthulal, 36, of Charuvila Veedu at Chenkulam near Oyoor, who is the first accused, and mother-in-law Geetha Lali, 60, the second accused, on March 21, 2019, demanding more dowry. Life-term rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh each were awarded to both accused as per sections of IPC 302 for murder and 304 (B) for dowry death . In addition to this, two-year rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine were also imposed as per Section 344 for wrongful confinement. All these sentences will run concurrently, informed the prosecution. Thushara was locked inside a room at her husband's house without food for days, demanding more dowry. Postmortem and inquest reports turned crucial in the case. She weighed only 21kg at the time of death, and the postmortem found that there were no particles of food in her stomach. Her skin was attached to her bones in the absence of flesh, and her stomach was seen attached to the backbone, with ribs protruding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons Boite A Scoop Undo The family of the deceased was informed about the death by an autorickshaw driver, and her parents filed a complaint at Pooyappally police station after seeing her body at the hospital mortuary. On behalf of the prosecution, advocate K B Mahendra appeared before the court. The case was investigated by DSPs Dinaraj and Nasarudeen. Thushara married Chanthulal in 2013, and there was an issue over the dowry given soon after the marriage. The accused wanted Rs 3 lakh more as dowry, and an agreement was also written over it. However, the family of the deceased could not give it on time, and the accused started torturing her physically and mentally. She was not even allowed to take care of her two children, and witnesses told the court that she was beaten up once for embracing the child. "The accused received the right sentence, and the court rejected the defence plea to consider the age of the first accused and his ailing mother, who is the second accused. The court has not mentioned anything about the life of the children of the deceased, but it will be duly addressed in the coming days," Mahendra said. As many as 23 witnesses deposed before the court and also submitted 35 documents during the trial.
