Ready to hand over Vizhinjam Port security to centre: Kerala govt to HC
2 years ago

Ready to hand over Vizhinjam Port security to centre: Kerala govt to HC

Op India  

The Kerala State government told the High Court Friday that they are ready to hand over the security of the Vizhinjam Port area to the central forces. The plea came in the aftermath of the attack on the Vizhinjam police station in Kerala on Sunday night, wherein a group of protesters led by the Latin Catholic church damaged police cars and injured at least 29 police personnel in a demonstration against the construction of the Adani Group port. Police protecting protestors instead of the employees: Adani Group tells Kerala HC The counsel representing the Adani group contended in court that the construction of the port in Vizhinjam is being hampered and that the state is not providing security to allow construction to proceed, and hence central forces should be assigned. Mob led by Latin Catholic Church halts construction at Vizhinjam port The Adani Group had approached the Kerala High Court in the wake of the attack on the Vizhinjam police station in Kerala on Sunday night, in which a group of protesters led by the Latin Catholic church damaged police cars and injured at least 29 police personnel in a demonstration against the construction of the Adani Group port.

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Kerala signs new agreement with Adani to complete Vizhinjam port by 2028
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kerala signs new agreement with Adani to complete Vizhinjam port by 2028

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the signing of a supplementary concession agreement with Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited, fast-tracking the completion of the Vizhinjam International Seaport. The original agreement gave time until 2045 for the port’s final phase, but this new agreement accelerates the timeline by more than 15 years. The Vizhinjam Port project is India’s first international deepwater …

Kerala’s long-awaited dream fulfilled: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala’s long-awaited dream fulfilled: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the historic inauguration of the trial run at Vizhinjam International Seaport, Kerala's most ambitious dream finally became reality, declared Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday. The chief minister said the momentous occasion marks the realisation of the state's long-held vision to establish a world-class port that will revolutionise the country's maritime trade and cement Kerala's position as a …

Vizhinjam Seaport Phase 4 to complete 17 years ahead of schedule: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
5 months, 1 week ago

Vizhinjam Seaport Phase 4 to complete 17 years ahead of schedule: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Hindustan Times  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday announced that the Vizhinjam Port in Kerala will complete its second, third and fourth phases by 2028, 17 years ahead of its schedule. San Fernando vessel is currently anchored at the port as part of a trial run of the seaport's commercial operations which will continue for two months.The commissioning of the seaport …

Vizhinjam International Seaport a new chapter for development in State, says Kerala CM
5 months, 1 week ago

Vizhinjam International Seaport a new chapter for development in State, says Kerala CM

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the trial run of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram amidst a grand ceremony at the port premises on Friday. Few countries boast such world-class facilities, placing India prominently on the global map," said the Chief Minister during his inaugural address. Highlighting the port's scale, one of the largest globally, he anticipated increased activity …

Kerala's Vizhinjam port receives first mothership ahead of trial run
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala's Vizhinjam port receives first mothership ahead of trial run

Hindustan Times  

The Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala received its first mothership on Thursday with a cargo vessel named ‘San Fernando’ from China berthing at the country’s largest trans-shipment port. Chief minister claimed that the state government spent around ₹ 100 crore for the rehabilitation of fishermen and their families who would be affected by the port. Adani Group has worked to …

First container ship arrives at India's largest transhipment port in Kerala
5 months, 1 week ago

First container ship arrives at India's largest transhipment port in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

A big cargo ship called 'San Fernando' from China arrived at Kerala's newly built Vizhinjam International Sea Port on Thursday, marking the first container ship arrival at India's largest transhipment port. In a Facebook post, Kerala Port Minister V N Vasavan said San Fernando has been berthed at Vizhinjam Port and termed it as a truly momentous occasion. In a …

Kerala: Vizhinjam port makes history, welcomes first mothership
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Vizhinjam port makes history, welcomes first mothership

Deccan Chronicle  

: Kerala's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday welcomed its inaugural mother ship "San Fernando" heralding a new era of growth and prosperity for the state.The ship from Sri Lanka arrived outside the port before 7 am, and a harbour pilot guided it into the dock amidst a grand water salute. A large tugboat, Ocean Prsitage and three smaller tugboats worked …

Kerala's Vizhinjam Port gears up for major trial with Maersk Vessel arrival
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala's Vizhinjam Port gears up for major trial with Maersk Vessel arrival

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The arrival of San Fernando, a vessel of the world’s second-largest shipping company Maersk, at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram on July 12, marks a pivotal event in the state’s ambitious economic infrastructure development project. India’s first semi-automated container port will demonstrate its capabilities by unloading 2,000 containers from the 300-m-long and 48-m-wide San Fernando, which departed from …

Kerala cabinet approval to avail Centre’s Viability Gap Fund for development of Vizhinjam port
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala cabinet approval to avail Centre’s Viability Gap Fund for development of Vizhinjam port

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state cabinet has decided to avail Rs 817.80 crore Viability Gap Fund from the Centre for the development of Vizhinjam port based on certain conditions. The cabinet also gave the nod to sign a tri-party agreement to develop the Vizhinjam International Harbour. The cabinet also decided to expedite the second and third stages of development of Vizhinjam port. …

Explainer: Vizhinjam port in Kerala and its potential in India’s maritime trade
1 year, 2 months ago

Explainer: Vizhinjam port in Kerala and its potential in India’s maritime trade

Hindustan Times  

With the docking of the first ship on Sunday, the under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport, the country’s first deepwater container transshipment terminal, near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala will mark a significant milestone. Located just 10 nautical miles from the international shipping line and gifted with a natural depth of 18 metres, the port has the potential to give a tremendous boost to …

Vizhinjam Port's 1st phase to become operational by May 2024: CEO Rajesh Jha at India Today Conclave South
1 year, 6 months ago

Vizhinjam Port's 1st phase to become operational by May 2024: CEO Rajesh Jha at India Today Conclave South

India Today  

The first phase of the Vizhinjam Port Limited is all set to be completed by May 2024, said its MD and CEO Rajesh Jha. It may be noted that the Vizhinjam International Transhipment Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is a public-private-partnership venture of the Government of Kerala and Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd. During the session, P Rajeev, Minister for Industries, Law …

Can't stop work on Vizhinjam port project, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years ago

Can't stop work on Vizhinjam port project, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said the work on the Vizhinjam seaport project by the Adani Group cannot be stopped. Speaking on the incident when protesters stormed the Vizhinjam Police Station, the chief minister said it was not something which happened suddenly. Following the incident, the state government told the Kerala High Court that all the compensation for …

Decoding the fishermen's protest against Adani's Vizhinjam Port in Kerala | Explainer
2 years ago

Decoding the fishermen's protest against Adani's Vizhinjam Port in Kerala | Explainer

India Today  

The fishermen in Thiruvananthapuram’s Vizhinjam area are engaged in a protest against a sea port which is proposed to be established there by the Adani group. Earlier, the state government, in its reply to a petition filed by the Adani group in the Kerala High Court seeking security forces from the Centre to protect the construction, said that they were …

Vizhinjam Protests: Kerala High Court Asks Union And State Whether Central Forces Can Be Deployed At Port Area
2 years ago

Vizhinjam Protests: Kerala High Court Asks Union And State Whether Central Forces Can Be Deployed At Port Area

Live Law  

In light of the ongoing protests at Vizhinjam that took a violent turn last Sunday, the Kerala High Court has asked the Additional Solicitor General for India to get instructions regarding deployment of Central forces to maintain security in the port area.Justice Anu Sivaraman directed both the State Government and the Central Government to discuss the matter and inform the …

What fuels the protests against Vizhinjam port
2 years ago

What fuels the protests against Vizhinjam port

Live Mint  

Kerala’s ambitious Vizhinjam port project, led by the Adani group, is caught in protests and violence. In 2015, the Adani Group signed a concession agreement with the Kerala government to build India’s first mega transshipment container terminal at Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram. The ₹7,525 crore project — an all-weather deep-sea port with a depth of 24 meters — can service large …

Why Latin Church-backed protest against Adani port project in Vizhinjam is escalating
2 years ago

Why Latin Church-backed protest against Adani port project in Vizhinjam is escalating

India Today  

November 27 marked a new flashpoint in the 134-day-old agitation by the Latin Catholic Church-backed fishing communities against the Rs 7,525 crore international sea port project at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram when over 2,500 protesters allegedly vandalised the local police station and thrashed 27 police personnel, three of them seriously. The incident has escalated tensions over the project that Kerala’s Pinarayi …

Kerala High Court Seeks Action Taken Report Following Violent Protests Against Adani Vizhinjam Port
2 years ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Action Taken Report Following Violent Protests Against Adani Vizhinjam Port

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday enquired as to what steps have been taken by the State in light of violent protests at Vizhinjam, where fishermen have been protesting against construction of an International Seaport by the Adani Group.Justice Anu Sivaraman directed that all appropriate steps ought to be taken in light of the developments over the course of the …

CONTROVERSY | Vizhinjam port in deep water as protests against Adani project intensify
2 years ago

CONTROVERSY | Vizhinjam port in deep water as protests against Adani project intensify

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 28, 2022 14:38 IST The sea has always incited great passions in people’s lives, beliefs and legends, myths, literature, and cinema. According to Dr Jayakumar, CEO of Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, the State government’s implementing agency for the project, the erosion is unrelated to the construction work, and the work cannot be stopped. In phase 1, Vizhinjam …

Deadlock deepens at Adani’s Vizhinjam port in Kerala as protesters block trucks
2 years ago

Deadlock deepens at Adani’s Vizhinjam port in Kerala as protesters block trucks

Live Mint  

Protesters from a fishing community blocked attempts by India's Adani Group to restart work on a $900 million transhipment port in south India, a company spokesperson said on Saturday, prolonging a deadlock that has stalled the port's development. Construction at Adani's Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala state on the southern tip of India has been halted for more than three months …

Kerala: Protesters demanding halt of Adani port project storm police station, cops injured
2 years ago

Kerala: Protesters demanding halt of Adani port project storm police station, cops injured

India Today  

The protests against the proposed seaport project in Kerala's Vizhinjam by the Adani Group escalated on Sunday after the protesters stormed the Vizhinjam Police Station in Thiruvananthapuram. All the injured police personnel were stuck inside the police station after the protesters closed all entry points to the station. Sunday's events took place after the Vizhinjam police registered a case against …

Ongoing protests may delay completion of Adani port in Kerala\'s Vizhinjam
2 years, 1 month ago

Ongoing protests may delay completion of Adani port in Kerala\'s Vizhinjam

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government's ambitious Rs 7,500 crore Vizhinjam Seaport, being developed by the Adani group in the southernmost part of the state, has been facing deadlock due to the over 100-day protest by the locals led by the leadership of the Latin Catholic Archdiocese here. "The state government wants to finish the project as early as possible because it …

CPI(M), BJP walk hand-in-hand in support of Adani port project in Kerala
2 years, 1 month ago

CPI(M), BJP walk hand-in-hand in support of Adani port project in Kerala

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Communist Party in Kerala joined the march led by the Save Vizhinjam Port action council in support of Adani Group’s Vizhinjam international seaport project on Tuesday. BJP’s district president, VV Rajesh, and CPI ’s district secretary Anavoor Nagappan joined the march led by the action council towards the secretariat. The Save Vizhinjam Port …

Vizhinjam Protests: Kerala HC Orders State To Comply With Directions For Unhindered Access To Adani's Port Site, Seeks Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Vizhinjam Protests: Kerala HC Orders State To Comply With Directions For Unhindered Access To Adani's Port Site, Seeks Report

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday reiterated that State must take steps to ensure unhindered access to under-construction Vizhinjam Port site, in compliance with its previous order issued last month.Justice Anu Sivaraman was hearing the contempt petition filed by M/S Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd, alleging willful disobedience of Court's order dated September 1, whereby it had granted. The Kerala …

Why the stalemate between Vizhinjam port protesters, Pinarayi government continues
2 years, 3 months ago

Why the stalemate between Vizhinjam port protesters, Pinarayi government continues

India Today  

The round-the-clock protest being held by fisherfolk in Kerala against the Rs 7,500 crore Vizhinjam international sea port project has completed a month, with the Pinarayi Vijayan government so far unsuccessful in breaking the impasse with the protesters and the Latin Catholic Church which is backing their cause. A decision is awaited on two other demands—halting the port’s construction till …

Kerala: High Court orders police protection for Adani's Vizhinjam port project
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala: High Court orders police protection for Adani's Vizhinjam port project

Firstpost  

The court also directed the protestors should not trespass into the port premises and that they should agitate peacefully outside it. The construction work at the port should not be obstructed, the court ordered Kochi: The Kerala High Court directed the state government to provide police protection to Vizhinjam port, an Adani Ports’ under construction project, which is facing protests …

Kerala High Court Directs To Grant Police Protection To Adani Ports For Completion Of Vizhinjam Project
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs To Grant Police Protection To Adani Ports For Completion Of Vizhinjam Project

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed the petition for police protection to the employees and workmen of M/S Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd., and its contracting company, Howe Engineering Construction, and also for free ingress and egress to the construction site. Justice Anu Sivaraman while allowing the petition, observed that there is "no doubt in my mind that the …

Vizhinjam Port: Kerala High Court Asks Whether Protesting Fishermen Can Halt Construction Work
2 years, 3 months ago

Vizhinjam Port: Kerala High Court Asks Whether Protesting Fishermen Can Halt Construction Work

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned if the fishermen, protesting against construction of Vizhinjam International Seaport by the Adani group, can halt a Project which had all the requisite permissions.While considering the petitions filed by M/S Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd and its contracting company Howe Engineering Projects, seeking protection for their employees and property,. The Kerala High Court …

Vizhinjam Protests: High Court Directs Kerala Police To Ensure Law & Order At Adani Port's Construction Site
2 years, 3 months ago

Vizhinjam Protests: High Court Directs Kerala Police To Ensure Law & Order At Adani Port's Construction Site

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the State Police to ensure that the law and order situation is maintained at the Vizhinjam International Seaport construction site.The direction was made while adjourning till Monday the petitions filed by M/S Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd and its contracting company Howe Engineering Projects, seeking protection for their employees and property from. The …

Vizhinjam Protests: Adani Ports Move Kerala High Court Seeking Police Protection
2 years, 3 months ago

Vizhinjam Protests: Adani Ports Move Kerala High Court Seeking Police Protection

Live Law  

Adani Ports, which is constructing the Vizhinjam International Seaport, and its contracting company Howe Engineering Projects, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking protection for their employees from those protesting against the project.The plea Adani Ports, which is constructing the Vizhinjam International Seaport, and its contracting company Howe Engineering Projects, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking protection for their …

No plan to stall ongoing port work in Vizhinjam post : Kerala CM
2 years, 4 months ago

No plan to stall ongoing port work in Vizhinjam post : Kerala CM

Hindustan Times  

Even as protests by fishermen intensified against the upcoming international transhipment project in Vizhinjam here, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan reiterated on Tuesday that there is no plan to stop the work. The port work alone cannot be blamed for sea incursion, he said, blaming climate change for rough seas. Climate change also played its role,” he said, adding that …

Govt. to forge ahead with Vizhinjam project
2 years, 4 months ago

Govt. to forge ahead with Vizhinjam project

The Hindu  

Kerala State government has dug its heels in on the position that the administration and Adani group will forge ahead with the construction of the Vizhinjam port despite escalating protests by the Thiruvananthapuram Latin Catholic archdiocese-backed coastal community. The government laid its cards in the Assembly on Tuesday while rejecting an Opposition motion to adjourn the House to discuss the …

Vizhinjam port may miss commissioning deadline
2 years, 4 months ago

Vizhinjam port may miss commissioning deadline

The Hindu  

Though the State government has been maintaining that the first phase of the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multi-purpose Seaport would be commissioned by May 2023, the current spectrum of protest against the seaport by the fishermen and their families are expected to give more headroom for the Adani Group which develops the all-weather port, in the next round of negotiation as …

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