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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
State's first sanitary waste-to-energy plant inaugurated at Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram: LSG minister M B Rajesh inaugurated state's first sanitary waste-to-energy plant at an event held at Varkala SN College auditorium on Thursday. Speaking at the event, the minister assured that facilities to process all sanitary pads produced daily in the state would be established during this cabinet's tenure itself. He added that Varkala municipality advanced from 1370th to 158th place in the central govt's cleanliness ranking due to welcoming such positive changes. This is the first plant in the state to scientifically process domestic biomedical sanitary waste and generate electricity. The plant, near Varkala Kanvashram waste processing plant, was set up on municipal land at a cost of around Rs 1.5 crore with technical approval from State pollution control board. The plant enables the scientific disposal of domestic biomedical waste such as diapers, sanitary pads, non-reusable fabrics and hair. The plant, with a capacity to process five tonnes of waste daily, can generate 60kw of electricity. 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.
United News of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- United News of India
Kerala to launch Haritha Karma Sena waste management initiative tomorrow
Kannur, Aug 13 (UNI) The Haritha Karma Sena also known as Green Army, a waste management initiative in Kerala's "Entrepreneurship Development Project", with an aim to generate additional income to its volunteers, will be launched tomorrow. Local Self Government (LSG) and Excise Minister M B Rajesh will inaugurate the State-level programme at Anthoor. The major entrepreneurship development project is implemented under the Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP), with the support of World Bank to boost income for the Haritha Karma Sena volunteers. The initiative will support value-added waste-based enterprises like organic fertilizer, cloth bags, mulch, and scrap trading. Minister Rajesh will also launch the Bhumika Harithakarmasena organic fertilizer unit in Anthoor and hand over financial approval letters to enterprises in 19 municipalities. The Rs 24 crore project will benefit around 7,000 Haritha Karma Sena members from 93 municipalities. It includes skill training, technical support, and local monitoring to ensure sustainability and improved livelihoods. UNI AK RN
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
No decision taken on online liquor sales: Excise Minister M B Rajesh
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government has not taken a decision on allowing Bevco to conduct online liquor sales, Excise Minister M B Rajesh has said. The Beverages Corporation had submitted a recommendation in this regard. 'The Bevco had submitted a similar proposal during the formulation of the Excise Policy. However, the government decided not to pursue it,' he said. Bevco, in its latest proposal to the excise department, highlighted that it received a partnership proposal from online delivery platform Swiggy. As per the proposal, liquor would be sold to people after ensuring that their age is above 23 years. Bevco is also developing an app for doorstep delivery. Bevco has been receiving demands for alternatives for the crowded outlets and the tourism fraternity, too, had made such a demand. Rajesh said the government will not take unilateral decisions on matters pertaining to liquor because of the general public perception. 'People take a double standard on such matters. Those who implement such things in other states will oppose the same in Kerala,' he said, making a veiled reference on the opposition parties. He also hinted at hiking liquor prices in the state.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Time of India
KSRTC buses, stations undergo transformation under waste free Kerala campaign
Thiruvananthapuram: Local self govt minister M B Rajesh said that as part of waste-free Kerala campaign, a remarkable transformation was taking place in KSRTC buses and bus stations. He was speaking at the inauguration of Haritha Sangamam —a one-day workshop, jointly organised by Haritha Keralam Mission and KSRTC on Wednesday. As part of the waste-free campaign, cleaning activities are conducted every Saturday in the offices of the transport department and bus stations. The minister also mentioned that bins were being installed inside the buses and waste was being processed accordingly. Transport minister Ganesh Kumar said it was essential for bus stations to be clean and KSRTC employees have been able to make this practical. "Bus stations are places with the highest footfall in a day. If such places are clean, our land will also be clean. By providing facilities like clean restaurants and restrooms, KSRTC has been able to regain passengers lost during the Covid-19 period," the minister said. On Aug 21 chief minister would flag-off of KSRTC vehicles with the best facilities available in the country. There would also be a KSRTC expo at Kanakakunnu on Aug 22, said the minister. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The workshop held at Kamaleswaram Convention Centre was attended by KSRTC chairman P S Pramoj Shankar, Nava Keralam action plan coordinator T N Seema, Kerala solid waste management project (KSWMP) director Divya S Iyer and Kamaleswaram ward councillor V Vijayakumari.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
M B Rajesh to inaugurate Ma Care store project
Times News Network Thiruvananthapuram: The state-level inauguration of Kudumbashree's Ma Care store project, which aims to provide students with healthy and nutritious snacks, beverages, school stationery items and sanitary napkins in various schools under department of education, will be conducted by local self govt minister M B Rajesh at Karamana Govt Girls Higher Secondary School on Thursday. The authorities concerned said that the goal was to establish Ma Care stores in all high schools and higher secondary schools in the state. The Ma Care project aims to provide necessary items within the school premises to prevent students from going outside and interacting with strangers. The stores would operate within the school compound, allowing students, teachers and other staff members to purchase food, beverages and other items at reasonable prices. This would also help to prevent students from consuming unhealthy food and substances outside. In its initial phase, it is expected that the project would provide at least 5,000 women with better livelihood opportunities. More entrepreneurs interested in running Ma Care stores would be identified with the support of the CDS. Those selected would receive training and financial assistance from Kudumbashree to operate the stores.
