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The Hindu
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Robot steals the show at Nadakkavu Girls HSS as new academic year kicks in Kozhikode
There was a special guest who welcomed students at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Nadakkavu, Kozhikode city, on the first day of the academic year on Monday (June 2, 2025). iPAL, a robot designed and created by the students of Nilgiri College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu, made the 'Praveshanolsavam', the event to mark the first day, memorable. The students were seen curiously milling around the robot to see how it works. The district-level 'Praveshanolsavam' event was at the Government Higher Secondary School, Peringolam. Opening the event, Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas said that the curriculum implemented in schools this year would focus on humanism and civic sense. There would be sessions for the purpose in the coming two weeks. Zumba dance practice would be made part of the studies in a bid to enhance the physical fitness of the students and also for their mental rejuvenation. The ongoing campaign against substance abuse would be strengthened further. A project to improve the quality of education was also being implemented this year. P.T.A. Rahim, MLA, and Sheeja Sasi, Kozhikode district panchayat president, among others, were present. As many as 60,000 new students have sought admissions in aided and government schools in the district this year. Education department officials claimed that around 99% of textbooks had been distributed.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- The Hindu
GHSS Peringalam to host ‘Pravesanolsavam' in Kozhikode this year
The Kozhikode district-level 'Pravesanolsavam' for the upcoming academic year will be held at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Peringalam, on June 2. Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas will open the event. An official meeting was held here on Monday (May 26) to review the preparations for the school's reopening. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh directed police and Excise officials to monitor institutions where a high number of substance abuse cases and clashes between students had been reported. Manoj Maniyoor, Deputy Director of Education (DDE), told the meeting that over 60,000 new students would take admissions this year. He said that 93% of textbooks had been distributed. The fitness tests of school buildings had been completed except for those within the Kozhikode Corporation limits. The meeting decided to examine the quality of drinking water in schools and cut down the trees that pose a threat to the safety of students. The committees formed against substance abuse would meet soon. An awareness and training session would be held for school bus drivers. All the cooks involved in the noon meal scheme had been given health cards. Meanwhile, Mr. Singh directed the DDE not to reopen the schools within the Corporation limits as the buildings were yet to get their fitness certificates. The government had earlier asked engineers in the respective local bodies to inspect the fitness of school buildings and vehicles in view of the strengthening of the South West monsoon. They were also directed to take steps to chop trees from the premises if they posed a threat to the safety of students and the school staff. However, it was pointed out that the officials attached to the Kozhikode Corporation had not examined the buildings within the local body and were yet to give the fitness certificates. Their counterparts in other local bodies have already provided the documents. The DDE told the meeting that the Corporation officials were denying the certificates, citing silly reasons. Official sources said that the schools within the corporation limits would reopen only if the fitness certificates were provided by June 2.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
LDF government's self-congratulatory progress report cannot fool people: Satheesan
Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday accused the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of misleading the public with a progress report that praises itself while ignoring glaring failures. Addressing a press conference in Kottayam, Mr. Satheesan said the LDF government's fourth anniversary report released by the government 'hides more than it reveals.' 'The progress report was drafted before the national highways began to crumble. Those who once took credit for these projects are now nowhere to be seen. If they went to the damaged spots and shot a few reels, that would at least be somewhat useful,' he quipped, in an apparent reference to Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas. He also demanded a comprehensive investigation into allegations of corruption in the construction of National Highway 66, along with inquiries into lapses in engineering supervision and the questionable awarding of sub-contracts. Financial woes Mr. Satheesan also dismissed the Chief Minister's recent assertion that there was no financial crisis in the State. 'If that is true, then why hasn't the government paid the Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Supplyco, ASHA workers, or mid-day meal kitchen staff?' he asked. Citing dues of ₹60,000 crore in salary arrears, unpaid bills in the Jal Jeevan Mission and the loss incurred by KSEB, Mr. Satheesan alleged widespread financial mismanagement. 'Rubber support price has remained low, while procurement of paddy and coconuts has failed. The coastal and high-range development packages, which were announced with much fan-fare, remain unimplemented,' he said. The Opposition leader also exuded confidence about the United Democratic Front (UDF)'s prospects in the upcoming local body elections and held that it is poised for a significant victory.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹6 crore for RT initiatives in eco-friendly waste management, training
The State government has approved ₹6.01 crore in funding for projects promoting eco-friendly waste management and providing training for various Responsible Tourism (RT) units, especially those of women. The government has allocated funds for biogas plants for homestays, carbon-neutral packages, training programmes, and publicity campaigns through four orders. Stressing the need to strengthen the responsible tourism initiative in the State, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said on Tuesday, 'Biogas plants will be provided for homestays operated by women and registered with the State RT Mission Society. This project will initially be implemented in one homestay in each district. Additionally, two waste treatment plants will be allocated to one Experience Ethnic Cuisine and one Agri Tourism unit in each district. Five kayaking units registered with the RT Mission Society will receive ₹40,000 each as financial assistance to implement carbon-neutral packages. Environmental responsibility Funds have also been set aside to implement Kerala Digital Science Innovation and Technology's recommendations for other programmes promoting environmental responsibility. The total amount allocated for environmental projects is ₹50 lakh, while ₹75 lakh has been designated for various training initiatives under different RT Mission Societies. This includes training on digital marketing and artificial intelligence in the tourism sector, as well as training on RT projects for newly elected local government representatives. Additionally, allocations have been made to raise awareness about these projects, conduct special training programmes in the Athirapilly region to engage the tribal community through responsible tourism and general tourism activities, operate the RT Mission Society Training Centre, and manage various training programmes, including a digital training initiative. Workshop The State has allocated ₹76 lakh for organising a cultural exchange programme and a cultural tourism policy preparation workshop to promote the significant local interventions of the RT Mission activities such as STREET, PEPPER and Model Tourism Villages to an international audience. Furthermore, the government has allocated ₹2 crore to promote and market the RT Mission Society and another ₹2 crore for other regular expenditures.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Work on Cheruvannur flyover begins
Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the construction of the flyover at Cheruvannur near Feroke on Sunday (May 18). The project, aimed at easing traffic congestion at the Cheruvannur junction, is being developed under the City Road Improvement Project at an estimated cost of ₹89 crore, including land acquisition. The flyover will be 700 metres long and 16 metres wide, with 5.5-metre-wide service roads on both sides. The space beneath the flyover is planned to be converted into playgrounds and gardens. Around ₹30 crore has already been spent on land acquisition. The construction is being undertaken by the Uralungal Labour Contractors' Cooperative Society and is supervised by the Kerala Road Fund Board. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. In his inaugural address, Mr. Riyas said that work on the Meenchanda–Areekkad flyover would also commence soon, further improving traffic flow towards Kozhikode city. 'We have constructed 16 new bridges in Kozhikode district and renovated six. In addition, 17 bridges are currently under construction. Special attention is being given to ensure the areas beneath these bridges are put to good use,' the Minister said. Chairman of the Public Works Standing Committee of Kozhikode Corporation P.C. Rajan presided over the function.
