Vizhinjam protest
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Balance sheet of the Vizhinjam Port struggle

The allegation of neglecting the fisherfolk who had been displaced and faced loss of livelihood will not stand a fact check. The project had not uprooted them.

published on : 31st December 2022
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Resettling Vizhinjam fishers: Rs 81 crore approved

The rehabilitation of fishermen at Muttathara was one of the key offers made by the government as part of settling the Vizhinjam port stir.

published on : 24th December 2022
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Vizhinjam port to meet the deadline despite loss of 100 work days, says Kerala minister

The government has completed the work of building to provide skill training to the youth in order to make them employable.

published on : 9th December 2022
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As 130-day-long protest comes to end, Kerala sea port construction resumes at Vizhinjam

The over four-month-long protest was called off on Tuesday after discussions between the leaders of the agitation and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

published on : 8th December 2022
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Vizhinjam port protest agitation tent dismantled

The government and the Latin Archdiocese had come to an agreement to end the stir on Tuesday.

published on : 8th December 2022
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Vizhinjam protest: Day after Latin Church’s climbdown, fisher community feels devastated, betrayed

There were no slogans being raised against the port, no speech demanding the rights of the fisherfolk, Beneath the quiet lay a sense of dejection, a feeling of betrayal and discontent.

published on : 8th December 2022
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Vizhinjam sea port protests called off; Kerala CM says construction of flats for fisherfolk soon

Operations regarding the port would continue and the panel appointed by the government to study the coastal erosion would hold discussions with the expert representatives of the fisherfolk.

published on : 7th December 2022
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‘Unsatisfied’, but Latin Church calls off Vizhinjam stir

Government rejects demands by Vizhinjam protesters on disputed topics; seen as a major political win for Pinarayi

published on : 7th December 2022
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Compromise on Vizhinjam’s horizon as cabinet panel meets protesters today

With both the government and anti-seaport protesters softening their stance, the cabinet sub committee, on  Pinarayi Vijayan’s directive, will hold talks with the Latin Catholic Church-led agitators.

published on : 6th December 2022
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BJP senses trouble in Kerala govt’s game plan behind call for central forces in Vizhinjam

The party is aware that any untoward incident involving central forces could further alienate the Christian community from the BJP.

published on : 5th December 2022
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INTERVIEW | No one has any special privilege before courts: Ahammad Devarkovil

Minister for Ports Ahammad Devarkovil, who is playing a crucial role in finding an amicable solution to the ongoing anti-port agitation, speaks to TNIE on state government’s approach.

published on : 4th December 2022
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It’s not all ‘Latin’ to Shashi Tharoor, who will address ‘Church’ meet on Sunday

The Latin Catholic community has been spearheading the protest against Vizhinjam port in Tharoor’s constituency.

published on : 4th December 2022
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Fresh overtures to resolve Vizhinjam port deadlock

The KRLCC, a body of Church factions to take a call on policy matters, is set to hold its meeting on January 14 and 15 in Kottayam to decide its new political policy.

published on : 4th December 2022
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Central forces should not be deployed in Vizhinjam, says Tharoor

Regarding the demand for a comprehensive study on the erosion of the beach, Tharoor urged the state government to expedite it.

published on : 4th December 2022
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Affidavit in Kerala HC exposes govt’s claims over Vizhinjam: Latin Church

Pereira reiterated that the violence at Vizhinjam was part of the script prepared by the government.

published on : 3rd December 2022
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CPM sees larger conspiracy behind Vizhinjam violence

The CPM secretary asked the state government to probe the larger conspiracy behind the attempt to sabotage the port project.

published on : 3rd December 2022
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Vizhinjam seaport protest: Three more cases against Latin archbishop Thomas J Netto

He was booked for violating the High Court order against obstructing construction work at Vizhinjam port

published on : 2nd December 2022
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Pro-port stand sours Latin Church’s love for Tharoor

Even when the state Congress leadership declared their support to the protest, Tharoor sided with the pro-port movement.

published on : 2nd December 2022
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Vizhinjam seaport protests: Police station attack was with 'ulterior intention', says Kerala CM

Fisherfolk of Vizhinjam and other coastal areas have been protesting for more than four months against the under-construction seaport, which also led to violence on November 26 and 27.

published on : 1st December 2022
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'You cannot go to any extent': Kerala Minister refuses to accept apology over 'terrorist' jibe

The minister said even if it's a written apology he would not accept the same. "I do not need any certificate from anyone. But you cannot go to any extent because you are a loose tongue," said Abdurah

published on : 1st December 2022
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