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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No central nod yet for setting up of AIIMS in Kerala
Kochi: Centre has not approved Kerala's proposal for setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the current phase of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), Union minister of state for health and family welfare Prataprao Jadhav informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. The minister was replying to queries by UDF MPs M K Raghavan, E T Mohammed Basheer and Hibi Eden on whether Centre has finalied the location for the establishment of AIIMS in Kerala in the upcoming phase from among the locations proposed by the state govt. Jadhav, in his reply, said that the AIIMS are set up in different parts of the country in a phased manner. To date, the establishment of 22 AIIMS has been sanctioned under the scheme. The state govt has identified and proposed four areas, including Kinaloor in Kozhikode, Kattakada taluk in Thiruvananthapuram, apart from one each in Kottayam and Ernakulam district. He said that for strengthening and upgrading tertiary healthcare facilities in Kerala, under another component of PMSSY, the upgradation of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, TD Medical College in Alappuzha and Kozhikode Medical College has been approved by way of construction of super speciality blocks (SSBs) on a centre-state cost-sharing basis. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Photos Captured the Exact Wrong Moment Read More Undo In addition, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Thiruvananthapuram has also been approved for upgradation by way of construction of an SSB on a cost-sharing basis between the health ministry and the department of science and technology. 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. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
04-08-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Thousands of Noushads unite in Kerala to celebrate friendship, identity and compassion
KOZHIKODE: What happens when thousands of people who share a name also share a spirit of compassion and community? You get the Noushad Association — a unique collective of individuals named Noushad who have turned their common identity into a powerful force for friendship and social good. On World Friendship Day, on Sunday, the Kozhikode District Family Meet brought together Noushads from across Kerala and six GCC countries. This reunion in Kozhikode showcased the group's belief that a name is more than just a label: it can also be a symbol of unity. Since its founding in 2018, the association has grown to an impressive 4,500 members, creating a vibrant network built on shared values. The event, inaugurated by Kozhikode MP M K Raghavan, was also a poignant occasion dedicated to the memory of the late Naushad Sahib. A local hero, Naushad Sahib gave his life to save two migrant labourers who had fallen into a manhole, a selfless act of courage that continues to inspire the association's mission. Speaking to TNIE, K V Noushad, state general secretary of the association, highlighted the significance of the gathering. 'It's our shared belief in humanity and friendship that keeps this family growing,' he stated. 'This reunion is not just a celebration of a name; it's a testament to the fact that kindness and compassion are a universal language that we all speak,' he said. 'In a world where differences often divide, we are trying to create a platform where shared name can inspire lifelong friendships and meaningful change. We are trying to make our stories a powerful reminder that sometimes, a name is all you need to start building a community,' he added.
