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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Bridge under construction collapses in Koyilandy
A bridge under construction with financial support from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) at Thorayi Kadavu near Koyilandy in Kozhikode collapsed on Thursday (August 14, 2025). Labourers present at the site had a narrow escape after a concrete beam in the middle section gave way in the afternoon. Residents who rushed to the spot staged a protest against the Malappuram-based contracting firm P.M.R. Constructions and demanded a comprehensive investigation into the incident. They alleged laxity on the part of Public Works department officials in checking the quality and quantity of materials used in the construction. Senior Revenue and Public Works department officials, along with local administrators, reached the spot for field-level inspections. They said an investigation was under way on the instructions of Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, and the report would be available soon. The government had sanctioned ₹23.82 crore for constructing the 265-metre-long bridge across the Akalappuzha at Thorayi Kadavu. Work on the multi-crore project began in August 2023. The bridge is expected to connect the Balussery and Koyilandy Assembly constituencies, offering a major advantage to residents. Villagers from Atholi and Chemanchery grama panchayats, who currently depend on boat services to cross the river, had been eagerly awaiting the speedy completion of the project.
The Hindu
12-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Aanathazhchira to be transformed into a nightlife tourism destination
The Tourism department has come out with a project to transform Aanathazhchira, near Technocity, at Pallippuram here into a nightlife tourism destination, as part of an initiative to develop unexplored spots to attract tourists. The project will be implemented on 16.7 acres of land owned by the Revenue department and the Andoorkonam grama panchayat. PPP model The Department of Tourism will implement the nightlife tourism project in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model by including it under the initiatives that came up in the Tourism Investors Meet (TIM). An expression of interest (EoI) for construction activities will be floated in September. A freedom park by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) will also come up on the fringes of the project area. The park, which will have an exhibition space featuring latest innovations by start-ups, will be the country's first such park by a start-up mission. Water adventure sports, an eco-friendly park for children and a cycle track will be part of the eco-friendly project. Revenue Minister K. Rajan will hand over the title deed of the land to Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas at a function to be held at Aanathazhchira on Wednesday. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.R. Anil, the local MLA, had proposed the project considering the immense potential of the place and its proximity to Technocity. Mr. Anil will preside over the function.
The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
PWD officials directed to ensure timely completion of maintenance works
Public Works department (PWD) officials have been directed to ensure the timely completion of the running contract works. A meeting convened by Public Works and Tourism Minister, P.A. Mohamed Riyas to assess the road maintenance under the PWD has directed the officials to ensure the maintenance of roads on time. The running contract system was introduced in the State to ensure the timely upkeep and maintenance of the roads. Around 90% of the roads are maintained in good condition through running contracts. However, the officials should ensure that the potholes that develop on some roads during the rainy season are closed at least temporarily. There should be no lapse in this regard. Inspections by officials in charge of roads should continue as they are currently being carried out. The Minister also directed that the inspection reports be evaluated daily up to the secretary level. Once the rain stops, regular maintenance work should be completed within a specified day, said the Minister. Strict action will be taken against officials who commit any lapse, he said. The Minister also suggested that special boards be installed to inform the public about the handover of roads to utilities, including the Kerala Water Authority, just as defect liability period (DLP) boards are installed.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- The Hindu
Idukki to get heritage tourism project soon
The hilly district of Idukki is all set to get a heritage tourism project. According to officials, the project aims at conserving the rich heritage of the district and popularise it. The project will be implemented in association with the district administration, Tourism department, and the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). At a meeting with tourism stakeholders on Tuesday, District Collector V. Vigneshwari announced that the heritage tourism project will be implemented soon. According to sources, authorities will collect data on the major heritage spots in the district soon. 'The old British churches, graves, British-built bridges, tribal art forms, old estate bungalows, dolmens, menhirs, and other historically important sites will be included on the list. After preparing the list, the government will take further steps to implement the project,' said an official. According to the officials, Idukki has a vast potential for heritage tourism. Idukki is filled with British-built constructions, religious and educational institutions. These aspects will provide a new outlook to the tourism sector in the district. The Tourism department is already preparing a heritage tourism project for the elegant British-built St. George CSI Church with its gothic-style architecture at Pallikunnu, near Kuttikanam. During his visit in March, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas directed the Tourism Director to prepare a heritage tourism project for the church. During the interaction with the tourism stakeholders, Ms. Vigneshwari said the district administration plans to utilise the tourism potential of the district in full. She said the district will prepare a website and arrange facilities for tourists visiting the Idukki dam.' A standard operating procedure (SOP) will be implemented in the district to issue climate-related alerts and other restrictions. A project named Idukki Plaza will be implemented in the district to provide basic facilities to the tourists who arrive there, said the Collector.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM inaugurates new office building of Vadakara municipality
Government services are among the rights of the public, and government officials are duty-bound to deliver these services, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said while inaugurating the new office building of the Vadakara municipality here on Monday (June 30). 'Services like K-Smart were introduced so that the public does not have to keep visiting the offices. The officials should understand the intentions completely and work accordingly,' he said. The Chief Minister appreciated the municipality for setting up an office suited to current times and for its efforts to improve the overall living standards of people in the town. 'The State is being urbanised at a fast pace. We need to take into consideration its possibilities as well as its challenges. We need to focus on environment-friendly development,' he said, calling for better and more efficient methods of waste disposal and for moving towards a 'Carbon Neutral' Kerala. Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas presided over the event. Minister for Forests A.K. Saseendran, Vadakara MLA K.K. Rema, Vadakara MP Shafi Parambil, and Kuttiady MLA K.P. Kunhahammadkutty were the guests of honour on the occasion. Chairperson of the municipality K.P. Bindu, Vice Chairman P.K. Satheeshan, chairpersons of various standing committees, and councillors were also present. The new office-cum-shopping complex of the Vadakara Municipality is a four-storeyed structure built at a cost of ₹15 crore. It includes a council hall, lifts, fire control systems, parking facilities, and separate rooms for each wing. The council hall has been designed in the style of the Kerala Legislative Assembly hall. Vadakara is the first municipality in the State to adopt the net-zero campaign, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to near zero and offset the remaining emissions through carbon removal. Accordingly, the new office will be maintained in adherence to green protocol and net carbon guidelines.
