Congress and BJP seek to stir up a political storm over decision to permit liquor manufacturing unit in Palakkad
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress and BJP seek to stir up a political storm over decision to permit liquor manufacturing unit in Palakkad

The Hindu  

The Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party are poised to stir up a political storm over the Left Democratic Front’s contentious decision to allow a liquor major, Oasis Commercial Private Limited, to establish manufacturing units in the Palakkad district. The leaders also alleged that the Punjab government had blacklisted the firm for contaminating the groundwater table within a four square kilometre radius of its liquor manufacturing unit. Matters came to a head on Friday when Additional Chief Secretary Taxes, A. Jayathilak, promulgated an order permitting Oasis to establish an ethanol multi-feed distillation unit, Indian Made Foreign Liquor bottling unit, brewery, brandy/wine and malt liquor production facility at an initial investment cost of an estimated ₹600 crore. The State aspired to staunch the revenue outflow and generate public income by allowing liquor companies to establish manufacturing units.

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Palakkad brewery row takes new turn with Congress accusing Kerala govt of amending local body rules to favour liquor major
1 month ago

Palakkad brewery row takes new turn with Congress accusing Kerala govt of amending local body rules to favour liquor major

The Hindu  

The controversy surrounding the Left Democratic Front government’s contentious decision to permit a liquor major to establish an alcohol manufacturing and bottling complex at Elappully panchayat in Palakkad appeared to take a new turn on Thursday. Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the government of “guilefully” amending the Kerala Panchayat Raj Rules, 1996, to favour the liquor company. Mr. Chennithala …

UDF will not allow brewery plant in Palakkad, says LoP VD Satheesan
1 month ago

UDF will not allow brewery plant in Palakkad, says LoP VD Satheesan

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Strongly criticising the state cabinet's decision to permit a brewery project in Palakkad, Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Thursday stated that the Congress-led UDF will not allow its establishment under any circumstances. Taking a dig at the CPI, which initially raised a banner of protest against the project, Satheesan said, "This time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan went …

Proposed brewery will adversely affect water availability in Elappully panchayat: Medha Patkar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Proposed brewery will adversely affect water availability in Elappully panchayat: Medha Patkar

The Hindu  

Social activist Medha Patkar has urged the government not to proceed with the proposed brewery and distillery at Elappully panchayat in Palakkad. The people in the panchayat are opposing it as they fear that it will adversely affect their agriculture and the availability of water, she said at a lecture on ‘Politics of Nature’ organised by the Sabarmati Study and …

Palakkad brewery row: Kerala govt amended liquor policy in favour of firm, alleges Opposition Leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Palakkad brewery row: Kerala govt amended liquor policy in favour of firm, alleges Opposition Leader

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Mr. Satheesan quoted a document submitted by the company on June 16, 2023 to the Kerala Water Authority in which the firm had clearly stated that it was desirous of setting up a world-class 500 KLPD capacity ethanol plant as per the direction issued by the NITI Aayog and the invitation extended by the …

After CPI, RJD too voices objection to Palakkad brewery decision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After CPI, RJD too voices objection to Palakkad brewery decision

The Hindu  

Despite the State government’s attempts to placate the Communist Party of India, divisions within the Left Democratic Front over the brewery row appear to be deepening. Licence renewal According to Varghese George, general secretary of the RJD, the State Cabinet granted permission for the private distillery in Palakkad without consulting the LDF even once. However, this time, the excise policy …

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urges Kerala government to withdraw approval for Palakkad brewery
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urges Kerala government to withdraw approval for Palakkad brewery

The Hindu  

Alleging massive corruption in the proposed brewery and distillery in Elappully grama panchayat in Palakkad, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has demanded that the Kerala government withdraw its approval for the project. Speaking to mediapersons in Alappuzha on Thursday, Mr. Chennithala said the government had granted permission to Oasis Commercial Pvt Ltd to set up the brewery without informing any …

Kerala govt’s move to allow brewery in Palakkad faces headwinds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala govt’s move to allow brewery in Palakkad faces headwinds

The Hindu  

The State government’s contentious decision to allow a liquor major to establish an ethanol-making unit, distillery, brewery, and a bottling plant complex on 26 acres at Elappully panchayat in Palakkad appeared to face some headwinds on Wednesday. Notably, the Communist Party of India seemed sceptical of the multi-crore investment proposal if an article in the party’s mouthpiece, Janayugam, by its …

M.B. Rajesh reiterates transparency in process for establishing brewery in Palakkad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

M.B. Rajesh reiterates transparency in process for establishing brewery in Palakkad

The Hindu  

Refuting Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan’s allegations that the Excise department did not consult with other departments regarding the proposal for establishing a liquor manufacturing unit in Palakkad, Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh said that the project was cleared after a transparent and stringent process that extended over fourteen months after the company’s application. After Oasis Commercial Private Ltd. submitted …

Brewery in Palakkad’s Elappully to proceed only after concerns are addressed: M.V. Govindan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brewery in Palakkad’s Elappully to proceed only after concerns are addressed: M.V. Govindan

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Govindan has said that the proposed brewery at Elappully in Palakkad, Kerala, will be implemented only after addressing concerns raised by all stakeholders. The CPI and the JD should clarify why they are unable to understand the issue,” Mr. Govindan told reporters in Kannur on Wednesday. Water concerns Dismissing concerns over water scarcity, …

Not even a drop of groundwater will be extracted for brewery, says Minister
2 months ago

Not even a drop of groundwater will be extracted for brewery, says Minister

The Hindu  

Rajesh on Saturday reiterated that not even a drop of groundwater would be extracted for the purpose of the ethanol and liquor manufacturing facility in Palakkad. The Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation is already providing one million litres of water for industrial purposes through rainwater harvesting. Denying charges Mr. Rajesh said that seven out of 10 distilleries and the only …

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urges Kerala govt to roll back Palakkad brewery decision
2 months ago

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala urges Kerala govt to roll back Palakkad brewery decision

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday demanded that the Kerala government roll back the Cabinet decision to allow a global liquor major to establish ethanol and spirit manufacturing units in Palakkad district. Speaking during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Mr. Chennithala said the decision to choose Oasis Commercial …

Congress, BJP in Kerala to intensify agitation against Elappully liquor plant
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress, BJP in Kerala to intensify agitation against Elappully liquor plant

The Hindu  

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are set to intensify their agitation against the proposed liquor plant at Mannukkad in Elappully panchayat in the district. “At first the Minister spoke like a propaganda manager of the company in question,” said Mr. Satheesan, challenging Mr. Rajesh’s statement that only one company had applied for the liquor plant. Accusing the government …

Congress slams Vijayan over Palakkad brewery plant
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress slams Vijayan over Palakkad brewery plant

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan on Saturday slammed the government for allowing a private firm to establish liquor manufacturing units in Palakkad and also claimed that the company is involved in the Delhi excise case. Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan on Saturday slammed the government for allowing a private firm to establish liquor manufacturing units in Palakkad and also claimed …

‘Has taken refuge in imaginary feud in Congress’: Opposition Leader V.D. Satheeshan challenges excise minister on allegations over brewery
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2 months, 1 week ago

‘Has taken refuge in imaginary feud in Congress’: Opposition Leader V.D. Satheeshan challenges excise minister on allegations over brewery

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of Opposition V.D. Talking to reporters at the Kochi airport here on Saturday, Mr. Satheeshan sought to know why the company involved in the Delhi excise policy corruption case and whose owner was arrested in that connection was chosen for the proposed brewery. “The excise minister instead of responding to these allegations has taken refuge in the allegation …

Sreekandan warns against new brewery
2 months, 1 week ago

Sreekandan warns against new brewery

The Hindu  

Sreekandan, MP, said here on Friday that the private brewery sanctioned by the State government at Kanjikode would not be allowed to function in Palakkad’s soil. “We will launch an agitation against the move to start a new brewery and distillery in Palakkad, which is already facing extreme shortage of water,” said Mr. Sreekandan. “This was the government that said …

Allegations of corruption about ethanol plant politically motivated: Rajesh
2 months, 1 week ago

Allegations of corruption about ethanol plant politically motivated: Rajesh

The Hindu  

Rubbishing Opposition allegations of corruption in the Kerala Cabinet’s decision to allow a global liquor major to establish manufacturing units in Palakkad district, Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh has said that the politically motivated allegations are part of the attempts of rival power centres within the Congress to gain an upper hand within the party. The Cabinet had awarded Oasis Commercial …

Kerala to restrict use of groundwater by Pepsico; traders may stop sale of Pepsi, Coke
8 years ago

Kerala to restrict use of groundwater by Pepsico; traders may stop sale of Pepsi, Coke

Firstpost  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan welcomed the move of traders and said government would extend support to the initiative to check the threat to exploitation of water, pollution and lifestyle diseases. Kerala Vyapari Vyavasai Ekopana Samiti President T Nasaruddin said traders would boycott the sale of Coca Cola and Pepsi as a mark of protest against alleged exploitation of groundwater by …

Water-sharing row: Tamil Nadu vehicles stopped at Palakkad
8 years, 1 month ago

Water-sharing row: Tamil Nadu vehicles stopped at Palakkad

Deccan Chronicle  

Thrissur: Paddy farmers and public from Chittoor and Nenmara regions of Palakkad district on Friday blocked vehicles carrying goods from Pollachi and other places in Tamil Nadu from morning to 2 pm demanding release of water from Parambikulam Aliyar Project to their areas. Protesters said that due to the poor monsoon they had already lost hope of cultivating paddy and …

Chaos in Kerala Assembly over drinking water privatisation
11 years, 9 months ago

Chaos in Kerala Assembly over drinking water privatisation

The Hindu  

Opposition legislators tried to disrupt the question hour in Kerala Assembly on Wednesday over the alleged move of the Government to privatise drinking water supply in the State through the CIAL-model Kerala Drinking Water Supply Company Ltd. The House witnessed noisy scenes after the Minister for Water Resources, P. J. Joseph started replying to a question on the privatisation of …

In Kerala, a political water war
11 years, 9 months ago

In Kerala, a political water war

The Hindu  

Drinking water as an issue is reaching boiling point, fanned by political heat in Kerala, which has the highest chemical/bacterial-contaminated drinking water among 28 tested States. The review, besides exposing vulnerability to commercial schemes of private mineral water businesses, raises health concerns: water here was found ‘rich’ in arsenic, iron, fluoride, salinity, nitrate and bacteria; rich to a point where …

LDF to launch agitation on water, power issues
11 years, 10 months ago

LDF to launch agitation on water, power issues

The Hindu  

The State committee of the Left Democratic Front, which met here on Sunday, has decided to launch a mass agitation against the proposed Kerala Drinking Water Supply Company and the recent issues in the irrigation and electricity sectors in the State. Achuthanandan, said the United Democratic Front government was moving ahead with its plans to privatise the drinking water sector …

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