VIZHINJAM PROTESTS
Bank account was frozen after protests against Adani port, reveals Kerala's Latin church
Vizhinjam, a coastal hamlet in the state capital, had witnessed strong protests against the seaport, which also resulted in violence in November 2022. In a pastoral letter read during Sunday Mass, the Latin church said it was facing a funds crunch due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the authorities.
Three more vessels to arrive at Vizhinjam port from China in April
Three additional vessels from China are scheduled to arrive at the Vizhinjam seaport next month, bringing a total of 17 cranes for the international deep-sea facility being constructed at a cost of Rs 7,700 crore, according to a statement by the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL). The ships are expected to reach the Vizhinjam coast on April 4th, 17th, and 23rd.
Second Chinese vessel carrying ship-to-shore crane for Vizhinjam port docks at facility
A second Chinese vessel carrying a ship-to-shore crane for the Vizhinjam international deep-sea facility in Kerala has docked at the port. The ship, Zhen Hua 29, received clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to berth, arriving on November 9.
Second Chinese ship carrying ship-to-shore crane for Vizhinjam port to arrive on Nov 9
The second Chinese ship, Zhen Hua 29, is set to arrive at the international deep-sea facility in Vizhinjam, India, on November 9. It will carry one ship-to-shore crane for Vizhinjam port and several yard cranes for Mundra port. The vessel will offload the crane and then depart for Mundra port in Gujarat.
For a change, an Adani business gets love from opposition parties
The Adani Group's new port in Vizhinjam, Kerala, which was constructed as a public-private partnership, has garnered praise and celebration from opposition parties. This is unusual given that the Adani Group has faced criticism and controversy in recent years. The port, strategically located between the Suez Canal and the Strait of Malacca, is expected to boost India's container and cargo traffic and position the country as a major player in global sea trade.
Vizhinjam port: Latin church alleges only 60 per work completed, celebrations just 'eyewash'
The Latin church in Kerala has criticized the ongoing celebrations surrounding the arrival of the first ship at the Vizhinjam international port. The church claims that only 60% of the work has been completed and described the festivities as an attempt to mislead the public.
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First crane shipment from China set to arrive on October 4 at Vizhinjam Port in Kerala
On September 20, Chief Minister Vijayan will reveal the logo and name of the Vizhinjam Port during an event in Thiruvananthapuram. The construction of the Vizhinjam Port is being carried out through a public-private partnership model.
Vizhinjam Port to be commercially commissioned in May 2024, says Kerala Ports Minister
The Adani-run Vizhinjam Port, being built at a cost of Rs 7,700 crore, will be commissioned in May 2024, according to the Kerala Minister for Ports Ahammed Devarkovil. He said 90 per cent of the port construction work has been completed, and the first ship from China, carrying cranes for use in premises, will be docking at Vizhinjam in September.
Adani's $900 million Indian port build restarts as villagers end protest
India - Construction on a $900 million port in Kerala, southern India resumed on Thursday after protesters from a mainly Christian fishing village ended a blockade of the Adani Group site.
Protests against Adani port now called off, construction resumes at Vizhinjam
With the fisherfolk calling off their over 130-day-long agitation, for now, against the Vizhjinjam sea port here two days ago, construction resumed there on Thursday with trucks full of material rolling into the project site. The agitation was called off on Tuesday and on the next day the protestors informed the Kerala High Court that the tent set up at the protest site outside the port was being removed.
Kerala CM makes statement on Vizhinjam in Assembly; says rehabilitation top priory
The Left government has assured this in all development projects and the approach is the same in the case of Vizhinjam port as well, he said in a statement made in the Assembly under Rule 300. Noting that the government is committed to the infrastructure development of the state that lays the foundation for Kerala's sustainable economic growth, he said it is also particular about the fact that the projects should be implemented with a humane approach.
Protest against Vizhinjam sea port called for now
Vicar General Eugene Pereira, however, said the protest was not being called off because they were satisfied with the steps taken or promises made by the state government. It was being called off as the protest has reached a certain stage and if required, they will take it up again, Pereira told reporters.
Government cannot demand to stop Vizhinjam port project: Kerala Minister MB Rajesh
"The Kerala government has accepted six out of seven demands of protestors. The port project is about to be complete, so we can't accept the demand to stop it," the minister said while commenting on the Vizhinjam Port protest.
Kerala Assembly to discuss Vizhinjam seaport issue
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in his reply, informed the House the government's willingness to discuss the matter on the floor of the assembly later in the day. "The issue is the one which is being viewed seriously by the state. It is better to discuss the matter stopping the other proceedings," he said.
Kerala: Bills to remove Governor as Chancellor, up tax on foreign liquor in Assembly session
The session was convened in the wake of the ongoing tussle between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the ruling LDF over functioning of universities in the State and appointments therein.
Adani Group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces protection at Vizhinjam port
Justice Anu Sivaraman, while hearing a plea filed by the Adani Group against obstruction and blockade due to protests, asked the state and central governments to discuss the possibility of deploying the central forces.
Won't backtrack from Vizhinjam project: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday categorically made it clear that his government won't backtrack from the Vizhinjam seaport project and said the recent violent agitations against the multi-crore initiative was with a "clear ulterior intention" to destroy tranquility in the society.
Kerala: Police step up security after clashes over Adani port
ADANI-PORT-INDIA-Police in India's Kerala step up security after clashes over Adani port
Vizhinjam port will give competition to other container ports on world shipping route: Southern Naval Command chief
The Navy will first carry out the trials of the equipment and then conduct modified trials with aircraft under various wind conditions and with various loads of aircraft, he added. Hampiholi also said that the country was short of submarines. "However, we are aware that we have a Project 75 India. It's an acquisition project for Scorpion-class submarines. We are talking of a strategic partnership modelling," he said.
Anti-sea port stir: All-party meet unanimous on ushering in peace
The State government called for the all-party meeting after a mob vandalised the Vizhinjam police station and attacked and injured around 40 officials. The police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the mob. A case in this regard was registered today arraigning over 3,000 identifiable people from the region. Police, in the FIR, said around 3,000 people gathered at the station on Sunday to release one accused in a case registered on Saturday and other suspects - Leo Stanley, Muthappan, Pushparaj and Shanki - who were taken into custody.
More than 80 injured as police clash with Adani port protesters
The protests are a major headache for Gautam Adani's $23 billion ports-and-logistics company which has been forced to stop work on the Vizhinjam seaport that is seen winning business from rivals in Dubai, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Cases against 3,000 persons allegedly involved in protests against Adani port project
Police said cases have been registered against 3,000 'identifiable persons' for vandalising a police station and injuring police personnel. As many as 36 police personnel were reported to be injured in the violence that ensued.
Protests at Adani's south India port block restart of construction
Construction at Adani's Vizhinjam seaport has been stalled for more than three months after protesters, mostly Christian and led by Catholic priests, erected a large shelter blocking the entrance to the port, saying the development had caused coastal erosion and deprived them of their livelihoods.
Ongoing protests may delay completion of Adani port in Vizhinjam
The government claimed it has accepted almost all demands of the protesters. However, the protesters are not ready to budge, alleging the project will adversely affect the livelihood of the fishermen, coastal eco-system and the ecology of the Western Ghats due to mining of granite stones for the same.
Kerala to examine impact of Adani's Vizhinjam port construction on coastline
The construction of the port, which began in 2015 in the town of Vizhinjam at the southern tip of India, has faced opposition from local residents and fishermen, who say it is causing coastal erosion. A committee of experts will examine whether there has been any coastal erosion and speak to local representatives before issuing a final report, the government order said.
Kerala HC orders police protection for Adani's Vizhinjam port project
The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the state government to provide police protection to Adani Ports' under construction Vizhinjam port project which is facing protests. The court also directed the protestors should not trespass into the port premises and that they should agitate peacefully outside it.
Demand to stop construction of Vizhinjam Port unacceptable: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
"The demand to stop the construction of the port is unacceptable under any circumstances. The demand to stop a project of national importance, which is already nearing completion, is illogical," CM Pinarayi Vijayan said.
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