Latest news with #SSuhas
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Cabinet approval for registration fee exemption for LIFE Mission land
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet meeting has decided to exempt stamp duty and registration fees for land pooled for the LIFE Mission free housing project of the government. This is applicable to land parcels received as donation, sale or any other mode. The beneficiary will have to submit a certificate from the district collector or a tahsildar assigned by him stating that the land is for house construction under the Mission. The exemption is for two years from the date of order. The meeting approved the tripartite agreement for the Wayanad Township project. Project's special officer S Suhas has been assigned with its implementation. A tribal taluk supply office will be established at Attappady. Rs 95,32,500 will be sanctioned from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) to provide assistance to 473 people who lost their houses, either fully or partially, in natural disasters in Pathanamthitta since 2023. The meeting decided to implement the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules 2024 in the state. Retired district judge E Baiju will be reappointed as Kerala Lok Ayukta Registrar for another two years. Retirement age in Kerala Feeds, the PSU under the Animal Husbandry Department, will be raised from 58 to 60 years. Rs 2.86 lakh will be sanctioned from the CMDRF to reimburse the treatment cost of literacy activist late K V Rabia. The government guarantee for the Kerala Social Security Pension Limited will be raised from Rs 6,000 crore to Rs 14,000 crore.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Regn, stamp duty relief for Life Mission beneficiaries
T'puram: The cabinet on Thursday approved the tripartite agreement for the Wayanad Township project and appointed S Suhas as special officer for its implementation. The cabinet also decided to waive the registration and stamp duty charges for Life Mission beneficiaries acquiring land for house construction, subject to certification by the district collector or designated officer. A similar exemption was approved for nine flood-affected beneficiaries who received homes built by the Muthoot Pappachan Foundation in Chittar village. It has been decided to establish a tribal taluk supply office in Attapadi, Palakkad. New posts, including taluk supply officer and rationing inspector, will be created, and staff reallocated from the civil supplies department. Financial aid totalling Rs 95,32,500 from CMDRF has been sanctioned for 473 individuals in Pathanamthitta district who lost homes partially or fully to natural calamities since Jan 2023. The cabinet also decided to implement the 2024 Telecom (Right of Way) Rules. A govt guarantee has been approved for a Rs 50cr loan that the SC/ST development corporation will raise from NSKFDC. It has also been decided to reappoint retired district judge E Baiju as the registrar of the Lok Ayukta for two years. The cabinet cleared a draft ordinance to exclude NUALS from the purview of the Kerala PSC (University Services) Act and recommended its promulgation to the governor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo For employees of Kerala Feeds Ltd, the pensionable age will be increased from 58 to 60 years. The rent for 40.47 acres of govt land leased to the state women's development corporation in Vazhakkala village, Ernakulam, has been revised. The land conservancy unit of the Travancore devaswom board's land protection wing has been given a one-year extension till March 2026. The govt also sanctioned Rs 2,86,293 to cover the medical expenses of late literacy activist and Padma Shri awardee K V Rabia. The amount will be handed over to her sister Arifa. The govt guarantee for Kerala social security pension Ltd has been increased from Rs 6,000cr to Rs 14,000cr. Karthika S Pillai, daughter of forest watcher N Sivarama Pillai who died in 2015, will be given a clerical job in the forest department under the compassionate appointment scheme. The cabinet also approved three tenders worth over Rs 98cr for Phase II of the Kuttanad drinking water project.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kochi airport embarks on major digital shift
KOCHI: The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is set to take a significant leap in digital innovation with the launch of CIAL 2.0, a comprehensive initiative aimed at streamlining airport operations and enhancing the passenger experience. Chief Minister and CIAL Chairman Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the project, developed at a cost of `200 crore, at the CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre on May 19. CIAL Managing Director S Suhas, IAS, said the digital transformation is part of a broader mission to modernise the airport's core infrastructure. The upgrades focus on strengthening cybersecurity, increasing operational efficiency, and introducing AI-driven technologies to ensure smoother and more secure journeys for passengers. One of the highlights is the Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC), the first full-scale, on-premise server facility of its kind at any Indian airport. Set up with support from CDAC, the centre is designed to provide real-time threat intelligence, 24/7 monitoring and quick response to digital threats. The initiative also introduces a wide range of advanced technologies across the airport. These include AI-powered surveillance systems with over 4,000 intelligent cameras, full-body scanners, and an automated tray retrieval system to ease congestion at security checkpoints. The security infrastructure is further reinforced with the inclusion of liquid explosive detectors, portable X-ray scanners, and threat containment vessels. Behind the scenes, CIAL's operational backbone is undergoing a significant revamp. The airport operational database has been upgraded, flight information and announcement systems have been enhanced, and a new data centre based on hyper-converged infrastructure has been established to support seamless operations. Following the launch, the Aero Digital Summit will be held at the same venue from 2:30pm to 8.30pm, concluding with a panel discussion focused on the future of technology and innovation in the airport sector.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cial to unveil Rs 200-cr tech upgrade
Kochi: Cochin International Airport Ltd (Cial) is set to launch Cial 2.0 , a Rs 200-crore project aimed at fully digitising airport operations and enhancing passenger services using artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced cybersecurity. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the initiative on May the heart of the project is the cyber defence operations centre (CDOC), the first full-fledged on-premises server facility at any Indian airport. Supported by CDAC, the CDOC offers real-time threat intelligence, 24/7 proactive monitoring, and rapid response to incidents. "With increasing cyber threats in the aviation sector, the CDOC employs advanced security tools to detect, neutralise, and pre-empt external threats, including hacking attempts, malware intrusions, and ransomware attacks. This real-time digital shield ensures that Cial's vast network and IT backbone remain resilient, uninterrupted, and secure—making it a national benchmark in airport cybersecurity ," said S Suhas, MD, addition to cybersecurity upgrades, Cial 2.0 includes major enhancements in passenger handling and terminal safety. Full-body scanners compliant with international standards will enable contactless and non-intrusive security checks, ensuring both safety and comfort. Security checkpoints will be equipped with the Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS), which speeds up cabin baggage screening by automating the tray movement process and reducing manual AI-driven surveillance system comprising over 4,000 intelligent cameras is now operational across terminal interiors, airside zones, and other high-security areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 月 *만원대 "실비보험" 최적가 비교가입! "가성비 굿 맞춤설계+할인혜택"... 굿리치 보험대리점 (등록번호:제2006038313호) 가입하기 Undo These systems use deep learning to monitor behaviour, detect threats in real time, and enable swift responses to further bolster security, Cial has also added advanced tools like a bomb detection and disposal system, liquid explosive detectors, portable X-ray scanners, and threat containment vessels for managing hazardous materials.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kochi's airport gears up for digital takeoff with CIAL 2.0
KOCHI: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is preparing to take a significant step forward in digital transformation with the launch of CIAL 2.0, a comprehensive initiative aimed at streamlining airport operations and improving passenger experience. The project, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister and CIAL chairman Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday (May 19), at the CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre, has been developed at a cost of Rs 200 crore. According to CIAL managing director S Suhas, IAS, the transformation is part of a broader effort to modernise the airport's digital backbone. It includes upgrades in cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and the use of AI-driven systems to make passenger journeys smoother and more secure. One of the standout features of the upgrade is the Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC), the first full-scale, on-premise server facility of its kind at an Indian airport. Set up with support from CDAC, the centre is designed to provide real-time threat intelligence, 24/7 monitoring, and quick response to any digital risks.
