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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Tiger that killed rubber tapper in Kerala's Malappuram continues to evade capture
Kozhikode: Eight days after a tiger mauled a rubber tapper to death in Kalikavu in Malappuram, the animal continues to evade capture despite an intensive operation by the forest department. Forest officials said the tiger is now believed to have moved further away from the area of the incident, with fresh pug marks spotted around three kilometres away near Kerala Estate. "The tiger has shifted from the location where our camera traps were initially set up. We are now relocating some of the cameras to the new area based on the latest evidence," said Kalikavu forest range officer P Rajeev. He added that the tiger's movement and the steep, rugged terrain have been posing challenges to capturing the animal, whether through trap cages or tranquilization. Of the three trap cages deployed by the forest department, two have been installed at the Ravuthar Kunnu area and one at the Sulthana Estate area where the tiger was spotted on Wednesday. Local residents had raised protest over the delay in capture of the tiger on Thursday. T he tiger had attacked Gafoor Ali, a native of Kallamoola in Chokkad panchayat, around on May 15 while he was working at an estate in Ravuthar Kunnu. The forest department has mobilized a massive response team of over 60 personnel, including veterinary experts led by Dr Arun Zachariah. Trained kumki elephants — Kunju and Surendran — have been stationed in the area. Additionally, thermal drones were used in the search and 80 camera traps have been installed to monitor the movement of the tiger. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
KMRL will lead Water Metro studies nationwide, says minister P Rajeeve
KOCHI: The Kochi Metro has garnered global attention and it's a matter of pride for the entire Kerala that the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is entrusted with the study to start water metro in various centres across the country, Industries Minister P Rajeev said on Monday. He was inaugurating the state-of-the-art fuel station at Kalamassery, a joint project of KMRL and BPCL. He urged KMRL to examine whether the green spaces along the medians between metro stations can be maintained with the help of various other agencies, despite the metro facing financial crunch. Hibi Eden MP said that no metro system in the country is profitable and that the metro authorities here are leaving no stone unturned to generate revenue. 'The fuel station venture is the latest example of that. It will give a big boost to the efforts to increase non-fare revenue. The KMRL will get Rs 40 lakh lease amount besides a profit share that corresponds with the sales.' 'Now the 24-hour fuel station caters to petrol, diesel and electric vehicles. We're in talks over making available CNG fuel as well,' Loknath Behara, KMRL managing director, said.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Centre denies travel permission to Kerala Health Minister for US university lecture
The Centre has denied travel permission to Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was invited to speak at Johns Hopkins University in the United to her office, the minister had applied for political clearance three weeks ago but was informed of the denial just three days ahead of her planned isn't the first time Kerala ministers have faced travel blocks. In March, the Centre denied permission to Industries Minister P Rajeev and his team to attend a public administration conference in Washington, where they were scheduled to present Kerala's 'Year of Enterprises' Just days ago, George warned that Kerala could see a rise in dengue, rabies, and water-borne infections due to shifting climate patterns, and directed that a micro-level health action plan be finalised by May instructed local bodies to step up mosquito control efforts, identify high-risk areas and ensure timely interventions as per the state's health alert calendar. Emphasising accurate disease reporting, including by private hospitals, she cited the Public Health Act as a mandate for coordinated stressed vigilance against dengue and leptospirosis as well. 'Leptospirosis deaths often occur due to not being treated in the initial stage,' she said, urging those who come into contact with contaminated water to take prophylactic medication as advised by health workers. IN THIS STORY#Kerala
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Business Standard
26-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Invest Kerala Summit: Works on projects worth Rs 4,410 cr to begin in May
Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev on Saturday said works on 13 projects with a total investment of Rs 4,410 crore through the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS 2025) will commence in May. Noting that these projects were submitted through Expressions of Interest (EoIs) at the IKGS held in February, Rajeev, who also holds Law and Coir portfolios, added in April alone, four projects worth Rs 1670 crore have started. Speaking after launching the web portals--- and he said: "From February to April, 76 projects worth Rs 1,385 crore as part of the reinvestment in ongoing and scaling up of projects related to IKGS are underway." The websites are launched for following up on the EoIs received during IKGS and creating a database of land parcels available in the state for industrial purposes, respectively. IKGS 2025 had received EoIs worth Rs 1.96 lakh crore,according to an official release. The Minister informed that a monthly progress report of the investment proposals that came up at IKGS will be published on the web portal, which will also have real time status updates and other details relating to the follow-up of EoIs. Land owners can upload on the website the details of the land which can be used for industrial purposes, Rajeev said. The website of EoIs will have real time status updates and other details relating to the follow-up of EoIs. The web portal of the database of land parcels will act like a matchmaking website, wherein those willing to make land available for industrial purposes may list their property on the portal, the release added. Investors can access the information through the portal and get in touch directly with the owners and seek acquisition of suitable land. The portal will basically act as a facilitation platform, the release said.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Invest Kerala Summit: Works on projects worth Rs 4,410 crore to begin in May, says Minister
Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev on Saturday said works on 13 projects with a total investment of Rs 4,410 crore through the Invest Kerala Global Summit ( IKGS 2025 ) will commence in May. Noting that these projects were submitted through Expressions of Interest (EoIs) at the IKGS held in February, Rajeev, who also holds Law and Coir portfolios, added in April alone, four projects worth Rs 1670 crore have started. Speaking after launching the web portals--- and he said: "From February to April, 76 projects worth Rs 1,385 crore as part of the reinvestment in ongoing and scaling up of projects related to IKGS are underway." #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" The websites are launched for following up on the EoIs received during IKGS and creating a database of land parcels available in the state for industrial purposes, respectively. IKGS 2025 had received EoIs worth Rs 1.96 lakh crore,according to an official release. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The Minister informed that a monthly progress report of the investment proposals that came up at IKGS will be published on the web portal, which will also have real time status updates and other details relating to the follow-up of EoIs. Land owners can upload on the website the details of the land which can be used for industrial purposes, Rajeev said. Live Events The website of EoIs will have real time status updates and other details relating to the follow-up of EoIs. The web portal of the database of land parcels will act like a matchmaking website, wherein those willing to make land available for industrial purposes may list their property on the portal, the release added. Investors can access the information through the portal and get in touch directly with the owners and seek acquisition of suitable land. The portal will basically act as a facilitation platform, the release said.
