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The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Global recognition for Uralungal model
The model set by Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) was recognised at the International Forum on the Social Economy Held in Donostia – San Sebastián from May 28 to 30, according to a release. The main focus of discussions was reducing inequality and strengthening social labour. Kishor Kumar, chief project coordinator of ULCCS and director of the National Labour Federation, presented a paper titled 'The Model Uralungal Offers the World in the Social Economic Framework' at the event, it said. The release said that the international forum served as a significant platform to highlight cooperative models, social enterprises, and labour organisations before global policymakers and institutions. It brought the social wealth economy models into global focus, it said.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Theyyam museum to come up at Kadannapally
A museum dedicated to preserving the ritualistic art of Theyyam without compromising its spiritual and traditional values will be established at Chanthappura in Kadannapally - Panapuzha grampanchayat, Minister for Registration, Museum and Archaeology Minister Ramachandran Kadannappally has said. Inaugurating the Theyyam museum project on Thursday, the Minister said that the museum was aimed at portraying Theyyam as a purely ritual art form. He added that the museum's design and narrative had been finalsied after in-depth consultations with Theyyam practitioners, ensuring authenticity and cultural integrity. The project, originally proposed during the tenure of the first LDF government, faced delays due to technical issues, despite land allocation by the Public Works department and detailed planning. It was revived later with a fresh administrative santion of ₹7.96 crore. The construction has been entrusted to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, with ₹1 crore already disbursed as mobilisation advance. The Minister called for the timely completion of the museum, highlighting the importance of preserving Theyyam in its true form. MLA, presided over the function. Rajmohan Unnithan, MP, and former MLA T.V. Rajesh were the chief guests. Museum and Zoo department Director P.S. Manjula Devi presented the project overview.
New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Work on Rs 50-crore market complex begins in Aluva
KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday inaugurated the work of setting up a new hitech multi-storey market complex at Aluva, which was first mooted over a decade ago. The Rs 50 crore market project is a joint venture between the Central and state governments who will share the expense in the ratio of 60:40. Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) is carrying out the construction works. The demolition of the old market, which was once among the most prominent marketplaces in central Kerala, started back in 2013, but the work dragged on due to various reasons, including legal challenges. Though the then chief minister Oommen Chandy laid the foundation stone in 2015, there was no progress in the works. The market, located in the heart of the town, deteriorated literally into a dumpyard. It was fully demolished only recently.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
332 fisher families set to get homes
T'puram: The prolonged wait of Valiyathura's 332 fishermen families, which had been living in warehouses and rented houses in miserable conditions for years, is finally coming to an end. State govt's ambitious Punargeham rehabilitation project has completed the construction of 332 flats at Muttathara and are ready for occupation. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is likely to launch the project, aimed at rehabilitating families who lost their homes due to sea erosion, in June. Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society constructed the flats. Besides Muttathara flats , govt has begun construction of 162 flats at Kochuveli to house other fishermen affected by coastal erosion. Furthermore, plans are underway to build 24 more flats at Valiyathura itself to accommodate other displaced families which are yet to be rehabilitated. The tender for the construction has been floated, sources said. "The conditions in which these families have been living for the past several years were inhuman. The new flats will be a boon for the beneficiaries as they are currently living in rented houses, for which the govt pays the monthly rent," said Antony Raju, MLA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo "This is not just a housing project, but the restoration of dignity and safety for these people who have lost everything to the sea. I am thankful to CM and officials who made this possible. The flats at Muttathara are not just structures of brick and cement, they are symbols of hope," Raju added. Punargeham scheme, launched by state govt, provides financial support to help fisherfolk purchase land and build homes in safer locations. For those unable to secure land, govt has taken up the task of constructing flats. The project has received praise for its integrated approach to coastal erosion-related displacement, combining financial assistance with direct construction of houses. "All the 332 flats at Muttathara were completed and inspected," said a senior official of fisheries department. Beemapally ward councillor Sudheer J said keys for beneficiaries will be handed over by state govt on the day of inauguration. "Draft list of the beneficiaries has been prepared. The flats have two bedrooms, a hall and a kitchen. Since the new flats are located close to sea, their livelihood will also not be affected," he said. The flats were built on eight acres earlier owned by dairy development department. Harbour engineering department is the implementing agency of the project. Total cost of the project is Rs 80 crore.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Wayanad landslide survivors yet to get rent amount in May
Kozhikode: Adding to the woes of Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide survivors who are living in rented accommodation, the state govt has not paid its rent assistance to these people this month. Many of the affected families said it is already 11 days into May, but govt's rent payments are yet to be credited into their bank accounts. Around 600 landslide survivors used to get a monthly rental amount as part of the rehabilitation efforts of the state govt."Usually, the landslide survivors used to receive rent payments in their bank account on the sixth of every month. But this month it has not been deposited yet. The homeowners are asking for rents from the survivors and it has led to unpleasant talks between survivors and homeowners," said Janashabdam Action Committee convener Shajimon to sources in the district administration, the delay in rent payments is due to insufficient funds in the govt account as the available funds in that account were recently used to facilitate the govt's takeover of Elstone Estate where the township project for landslide survivors is coming up. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor However, sources expressed confidence that the rent money would be made available soon. They said that the state govt was made aware of this situation two weeks survivors also gave vent to their frustration over non-resumption of the daily relief payment, a sum of Rs 300 which was discontinued a month after the disaster, despite govt orders to reinstate it. Also, many landslide survivors are concerned over the delay in publishing the final list of beneficiaries for the rehabilitation project. While district disaster management authority had drawn up a beneficiary list comprising 402 families and forwarded it to the state govt, the final list has not been published. It is learnt that the district administration has recommended inclusion of around 50 persons in the final Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, which has been tasked with the construction of the proposed township at Elstone Estate, said the works are progressing at the site. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
