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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Protest over delay in repair works on Thammanam-Pullepady Road
Kochi: Protest is brewing over delay in repair works of Thammanam-Pullepady Road, one of the major road stretches in the city. The road has fallen into disrepair at more than 20 spots between Thammanam Junction and Pullepady bridge. The pothole-filled bridge itself has become a nightmare for commuters. Several tiled portions of the stretch are also broken, posing danger to two-wheeler riders. The junction near Stadium Link Road at Karanakkodam has become another major trouble spot. Locals point out that the condition worsened after Kerala Water Authority (KWA) dug up the stretch for pipeline works. While corporation blames KWA for not restoring the dug-up sections, local body officials claim that repairs in other areas can only be taken up once heavy rains subside. Local councillor Sakeer Thammanam said it is not practical to carry out works during heavy rain. Youth Congress Thrikkakara constituency committee staged a unique demonstration on Saturday by planting banana saplings in the potholes. Protest was inaugurated by Uma Thomas, MLA, who criticized authorities for their lackadaisical approach. She warned that deteriorating condition of city roads is causing frequent accidents and urged immediate action to make the stretch motorable. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo As govt is planning to develop the road into four lanes, revenue department has submitted a proposal for social impact assessment (SIA) study for Phase II land acquisition, ahead of issuing 11(1) notification for land acquisition. As per the proposal, the 3.68-km road corridor, which is expected to augment the much-needed east-west connectivity in the city, would be developed into four lanes and connect to Padma Junction at MG Road and NH bypass. 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 Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Actor inaugurates breakfast programme for children in Thrikkakara
Actor Kunchacko Boban inaugurated the 'Subiksham Thrikkakara' breakfast programme initiated by Uma Thomas, MLA, here on Monday (August 4, 2025). Ms. Thomas said around 7,081 students in 28 government and aided lower and upper primary schools in the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency will be provided breakfast under the project, which is being implemented by the P.T. Thomas Foundation in association with the corporate social responsibility initiative of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limted. The scheme will run for 165 days at an estimated cost of ₹98 lakh, according to a release issued here.
The Hindu
28-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Moolampilly package: MLA, Collector to visit rehabilitation plots
A delegation comprising Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas and Ernakulam District Collector N.S.K. Umesh on Tuesday morning will visit the rehabilitation plots allocated as part of the Moolampilly package at Indira Nagar in Vazhakkala village near Kakkanad. The affected families had given up land for the rail and road connectivity to the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in 2008. The marshy land of 4.30 acres along the shores of the Kadambrayar was filled up and divided into rehabilitation plots for 114 families from Moolampilly, Kothad, Cheranalloor, Edappally South, Eloor, Manjummel, and Kalamassery to construct homes. Though the evictees received between four to five cents, 112 families out of the 114 backed out from constructing homes on the rehabilitation plots citing the unstable nature of the land, which was further reaffirmed in the examination conducted by the Public Works department. As per the order notifying the Moolamppilly rehabilitation package, the beneficiary families were entitled, along with other benefits, to motorable road, power, drinking water, and drainage on a priority basis. According to a verdict of the Kerala High Court on July 20, 2008, the government is supposed to give rehabilitation plots fit for two-storey buildings. Until that condition was honoured, the beneficiaries were also entitled to a monthly rent of ₹5,000. Matters got further complicated after revenue documents for the rehabilitation plots coming under Vazhakkala village in Kanayannur taluk were not forthcoming from the offices concerned. The Moolamppilly Package Coordination Committee had pointed out all these issues at a meeting of the Moolamppilly Package Monitoring Committee chaired by the Collector on July 21. The visit to the rehabilitation plots is based on the outcome of that meeting.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Moolampilly committee submits report on poor condition of Thuthiyoor resettlement land to MLA
Kochi: Members of Moolampilly package implementation monitoring committee submitted a report to Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas on Monday regarding poor condition of the alternative land in Thuthiyoor. This land was assigned to evictees as part of rehabilitation of those displaced by Vallarpadam container transshipment terminal project. In their report, the members, led by CR Neelakandan, visited resettlement areas provided to the evicted in Thuthiyoor village. They submitted that, except for five people, no one has built a house because houses constructed there are sinking. A total of 184 families were compulsorily displaced in 2008 for the project and received land in Thuthiyoor area of Thrikkakara municipality. Report stated that even the monitoring committee, chaired by district collector, set up by govt to make the resettlement process efficient, is reluctant to convene a meeting. The first meeting was convened on June 27, 2024. None of the assurances given by collector and officials in that meeting were implemented. Committee members visited the house of Vidyadharan, who constructed a house on the land at Thuthiyoor. They requested the MLA to apply pressure on district collector to take immediate measures, including reinforcing the side of the stream passing nearby. "Ensure that the monitoring committee for resettlement meets regularly and implements the assurances given in a timely manner," the report said. Other members of the committee include Francis Kalathinkal, Kuruvila Mathews and Eloor Gopinath.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kerala govt launches technology advancement programme for women farmers through Kudumbashree
Kochi: State is set to launch Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP), aimed at modernizing agricultural sector and providing sustainable income for women farmers. State-level inauguration of the project will be done by LSGD minister M B Rajesh on Monday morning as part of technology conclave organized in Kakkanad. The conclave is held to exchange technologies and sign memorandums of understanding with institutions partnered with Kudumbashree and to explain the project. In collaboration with renowned agricultural technology research institutions in India, Kudumbashree acquired over 180 technologies related to the project. Kudumbashree aims to make significant progress in this field through production of value-added products using modern technology. Farmers will have access to technologies necessary for increasing agricultural production. New technologies will be utilized to manufacture various value-added products meeting export quality standards. This project will pave way for income enhancement for over four lakh farmers under Kudumbashree. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubra ofertas de voos imperdíveis Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo The project will also provide various licences and certifications required for entrepreneurs in value-added product manufacturing, branding, packaging and food product manufacturing sectors. Certifications and food safety standards necessary for marketing Kudumbashree agricultural products in national and international markets will be ensured through the project. Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas will preside over the event. Representatives from several renowned agricultural technology research institutions in India will participate in the conclave. Kudumbashree executive director H Dineshan will deliver the welcome address. Kudumbashree programme officer S Shanavas will explain the project details.
