State weighs legal options on NGT order
The Vizhinjam port authorities are exploring legal options in the wake of the national green tribunal (NGT) order to review the legality of the coastal regulation zone notification, 2011 that exempted
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NGT order spells trouble for Vizhinjam
Spelling trouble for the Rs. 5,000 crore Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Kerala, the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal on Thursday decided to review the constitutionality of a 2011
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Kerala submits revised environment impact report on Vizhinjam Seaport
The 4,000-page report was the last stage in the effort to secure environmental clearance for the project The Kerala government has submitted a revised report of environmental impact assessment study for the proposed Rs 4,000-crore international seaport project at Vizhinjam to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
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45 serious concerns raised against Vizhinjam port
The pollution control board has received 45 complaints raising serious concerns against the proposed Vizhinjam port, like impact or changes in shoreline at Vizhinjam, loss of tourism revenue, rehabilitation
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Final EIA report to address shoreline impact concerns
Document To Be Submitted To Ministry By Month-End The Vizhinjam port authorities will submit an addendum to environment impact assessment (EIA) report of the proposed port. It will address the technical and environmental concerns like impact on shoreline at Vizhinjam and Kovalam.
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Vizhinjam Project gets nod for Stage 1 ecostudy
The Environmental Clearance Committee of the Union Finance Ministry has cleared Stage I of the environmental impact assessment planned for the Vizhinjam International Seaport Project. The study will be conducted over two seasons; the 2011 southwest monsoon season and the postmonsoon months.
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Eviction threat haunts fisherfolk
Hundreds of pamphlets on the concerns of the fisherfolk regarding the proposed Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal were distributed in the churches here and in the neighbouring
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Dengue claims seasons first victim
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first death due to dengue fever during this season has been reported from Vizhinjam. A three-and-a-half-year old girl, Joicy from Kottapuram in Vizhinjam, died of dengue on Monday.
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Vizhinjam Port: MoEF to take up EIA report next month
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), which met in New Delhi on Saturday, has decided to take up the environment clearance issue of the multi-crore Vizhinjam
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Church picks holes in eco report for Vizhinjam port
The Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, which has deep rooted influence over the fishing community along the coastal stretch of the district, has expressed its reservations over the multi-purpose
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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on rapid coastal erosion in Visakhapatnam, 30/04/2015
Minister of State for Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences Shri Y. S. Chowdary informed Rajya Sabha that towards possible development of long-term solution solution, data collection
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Coastal zone authority to probe CRZ violations: Babu
Seeking action against private resorts located in the vicinity of the proposed Vizhinjam port, which have violated coastal regulation rules, the government has sought the assistance of Kerala coastal zone
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SEZ likely to be part of project proposal
Tiki Rajwi THIRUVANATHAPURAM: Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is likely to become part of the proposal for the multi-crore Vizhinjam seaport project.
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1-year environmental impact study on Vizhinjam near-completion
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) on the proposed Vizhinjam international port and container transhipment terminal project is expected to be completed by June 30. The terms of reference were approved
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Vizhinjam transshipment: Experts point out defects in layout
It has come to light that serious defects in the layout of the main breakwater for the proposed Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal in Kerala, which can badly hit the nearby
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Tourism industry hopeful but pollution may hinder prospects
Tourism is one sector where the proposed Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal will have an impact since Kovalam beach, a global tourist destination which rakes in as revenue
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Drop in phytoplankton resource off Vizhinjam, says study
The phytoplankton wealth of the sea near Vizhinjam has been found to have dropped significantly after the tsunami waves hit the Kerala coast, say scientists from the Centre for Marine Analytical
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Concern over environmental impact of Vizhinjam project
Fisheries expert and marine scientist Sanjeeva Ghosh has demanded core changes to the project report for the proposed seaport at Vizhinjam, warning that the construction activities for the port would impact on the marine ecosystem and the livelihood of the fishing community and pose a serious setback to beach tourism. Pointing out that the project would lead to significant shoreline changes in the area, Mr. Ghosh, former Additional Director of Fisheries, Kerala, demanded a scientific and technical review of the proposal.
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Radon as an indicator of submarine groundwater discharge in coastal regions
This article reviews the various available methodologies to estimate submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) and demonstrates the utility of radon with a case study. An attempt has been made to identify the existence of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD)and semi-quantitatively estimate its rate in the coastal area of Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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EIA study by July, but hurdles remain
The second half of 2012 will prove critical for the Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) project. The three-season Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project will be completed in July. Before the port can come up on the 110 hectares of land reclaimed from the sea, the EIA report has to be published and public hearings held. Next, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has to give its nod.