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Kerala: Vizhinjam International Seaport development may harm sensitive coastal, marine ecosystem, says study

It explores geomorphological, ecological, livelihood impacts of Vizhinjam port activities

published on : 22nd November 2023
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Vizhinjam: Expert report suggests panel oversee rehab, compensation

Estimates annual value of ecosystem services in Vizhinjam at approximately C222 crore

published on : 20th November 2023
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Discrimination in compensation package: Fisherfolk up in arms

The fishermen, affiliated with Thekkumbagam Jamaat in Vizhinjam, alleged discrimination in aid distribution and staged a protest.

published on : 16th November 2023
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ICTT begins capacity expansion to compete with Vizhinjam

The 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.

published on : 26th October 2023
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Outer Area Growth Corridor: Eight economic clusters proposed in Thiruvananthapuram

As 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. 

published on : 25th October 2023
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Massive crane offloaded at Vizhinjam Seaport

The unloading process encountered delays due to legal complications and adverse weather conditions.

published on : 25th October 2023
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Efforts on to offload largest crane in India at Vizhinjam

Offloading the larger crane presents additional challenges, as it requires extra support and a calmer sea. An official from VIST explained,

published on : 23rd October 2023
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Centre flayed for allowing Chinese workers into Vizhinjam port

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked, “Has the prime minister elevated his close friends to the status of a super-state?”

published on : 21st October 2023
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Vizhinjam: Kerala Govt to fully reimburse medical expenses of injured cops

The 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.

published on : 21st October 2023
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Niftier container ports a must for economic growth

The 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

published on : 20th October 2023
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Kerala's Vizhinjam port road design to be presented to NHAI

Adani Group to submit detailed drawings for final approval in 10 days

published on : 19th October 2023
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Link Vizhinjam port to transport grid soon

The 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.

published on : 19th October 2023
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Adanis to invest Rs 20,000 crore to raise cargo capacity

As 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.

published on : 17th October 2023
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Adani Group to invest F11k cr in coming phases of Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram

VIST will become the world’s largest port operator by 2030, says MD and CEO Rajesh Jha.

published on : 17th October 2023
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First ship welcomed at Vizhinjam port 

Emphasising the significance of the project, the chief minister said it is one of the state’s greatest contributions to the country. 

published on : 16th October 2023
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‘CM tried to sabotage port project during UDF regime’: Congress leader K Sudhakaran

He also termed Pinarayi a hapless CM, who had to be content with inaugurating development projects launched in Chandy’s tenure.

published on : 16th October 2023
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LDF, UDF in war of words over naming of Vizhinjam seaport

While 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.

published on : 15th October 2023
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Political fronts spar over who gets ‘credit’ for Vizhinjam port

Leader 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.

published on : 15th October 2023
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LDF government’s tenacity made Vizhinjam port a reality

The first ship comes to Vizhinjam at a time when the government is facing severe flak from the Opposition on the political front. 

published on : 15th October 2023
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Kerala set for sea change With Vizhinjam port

The 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.

published on : 14th October 2023
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