 | Kerala: Vizhinjam International Seaport development may harm sensitive coastal, marine ecosystem, says studyIt explores geomorphological, ecological, livelihood impacts of Vizhinjam port activities |
 | Vizhinjam: Expert report suggests panel oversee rehab, compensationEstimates annual value of ecosystem services in Vizhinjam at approximately C222 crore |
 | Discrimination in compensation package: Fisherfolk up in armsThe fishermen, affiliated with Thekkumbagam Jamaat in Vizhinjam, alleged discrimination in aid distribution and staged a protest. |
 | ICTT begins capacity expansion to compete with VizhinjamThe arrival of the four new electric RTG cranes along with the expected arrival of two state-of-the-art ship-to-shore mega max cranes in December, would be an important milestone for DP World. |
 | Outer Area Growth Corridor: Eight economic clusters proposed in ThiruvananthapuramAs per the proposal, a logistics and industrial hub will come up on 6.3 sq km of area at Vizhinjam, while a health tourism hub will be built on 4.01 sq km of area at Kovalam. |
 | Massive crane offloaded at Vizhinjam SeaportThe unloading process encountered delays due to legal complications and adverse weather conditions. |
| Efforts on to offload largest crane in India at VizhinjamOffloading the larger crane presents additional challenges, as it requires extra support and a calmer sea. An official from VIST explained, |
 | Centre flayed for allowing Chinese workers into Vizhinjam portCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked, “Has the prime minister elevated his close friends to the status of a super-state?” |
 | Vizhinjam: Kerala Govt to fully reimburse medical expenses of injured copsThe government has also decided that the reimbursement claims of the police officers need not be vetted by the health department director or the district medical officer. |
 | Niftier container ports a must for economic growthThe new port at Vizhinjam is a good beginning. Some estimates say India needs to ramp up its container cargo handling capacity almost 20 times by 2030 |
 | Kerala's Vizhinjam port road design to be presented to NHAIAdani Group to submit detailed drawings for final approval in 10 days |
 | Link Vizhinjam port to transport grid soonThe biggest advantage of Vizhinjam is its strategic location. It is barely 10 nautical miles from the international shipping route that accounts for 30 percent of global cargo traffic. |
 | Adanis to invest Rs 20,000 crore to raise cargo capacityAs per reports, the company would invest Rs 5,000-Rs 6,000 crore each year in expanding its capacity with internal cash flow of about Rs 8,000 crore. |
 | Adani Group to invest F11k cr in coming phases of Vizhinjam port in ThiruvananthapuramVIST will become the world’s largest port operator by 2030, says MD and CEO Rajesh Jha. |
 | First ship welcomed at Vizhinjam portEmphasising the significance of the project, the chief minister said it is one of the state’s greatest contributions to the country. |
 | ‘CM tried to sabotage port project during UDF regime’: Congress leader K SudhakaranHe also termed Pinarayi a hapless CM, who had to be content with inaugurating development projects launched in Chandy’s tenure. |
 | LDF, UDF in war of words over naming of Vizhinjam seaportWhile the UDF has strengthened its demand to name the port after former chief minister Oommen Chandy, the LDF shot back saying it was a project initiated during the time of EK Nayanar. |
 | Political fronts spar over who gets ‘credit’ for Vizhinjam portLeader of Opposition V D Satheesan in a Facebook post emphasised the role played by Oommen Chandy and his government in making Vizhinjam port a reality. |
 | LDF government’s tenacity made Vizhinjam port a realityThe first ship comes to Vizhinjam at a time when the government is facing severe flak from the Opposition on the political front. |
 | Kerala set for sea change With Vizhinjam portThe port is positioned to become a key development initiative on the lines of the NH expansion, GAIL pipeline, Kochi Metro, and Edamon-Kochi power highway. |
