Meet on Chellanam in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow
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Issues related to sea erosion and flooding of homes in the coastal village of Chellanam in Ernakulam district will be discussed at a meeting in the State capital on Monday. Minister for Irrigation Roshi Augustine and Industries Minister P. Rajeeve will be among those participating in the meet. K.J. Maxy, MLA, said the meeting was being convened in the wake of serious problems being faced by people after heavy rain and swell waves caused by cyclone Tauktae hit the region.
The meeting assumes significance as rains have always brought unbearable sufferings to people in the panchayat. With pre-monsoon rain causing serious problems already, people are worried that the situation may worsen when the monsoon sets in.
Lulu chairman Yusuff Ali recovering well after surgery
Lulu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali MA
After his chopper made a bellylanding in a swamp in Kerala, he was flown back to the UAE in a special flight arranged by the Abu Dhabi royal family
Lulu International Group Chairman Yusuff Ali MA had undergone a successful surgery at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi.
The Indian businessman returned to the UAE on Monday following a helicopter emergency landing in his home state of Kerala on Sunday.
Yusuff Ali underwent a successful spinal surgery at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, V. Nandakumar, director of communications, Lulu Group, said in a statement.
Woman cop feted for ensuring timely aid to businessman MA Yusuff Ali and passengers
State Police Chief Loknath Behera announced a cash reward of Rs 2000 and appreciation letter for AV Biji, a senior civil police officer in Panangad station
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KOCHI: State police chief Loknath Behra has lauded a woman police officer for her efforts in rescuing businessman MA Yusuff Ali and his fellow passengers after their helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Kochi on Sunday.
Behera on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 2,000 and an appreciation letter for AV Biji, a senior civil police officer in Panangad station. Biji and her husband Rajesh K launched a rescue operation immediately after the chopper made a landing near their house. Biji alerted police officers soon after the incident.
Thiruvananthapuram: A day after LuLu group chairman and managing director M.A. Yusuff Ali had a miraculous escape when his helicopter made an emergency landing in a marshy plot of land in Kochi while travelling with his wife, accolades have poured in for the two pilots on board the Augusta Westland 109 helicopter and those on the ground who rushed to help.
The couple and two staff members were on the copter besides the pilots when inclement weather forced an emergency landing in a marshy plot of land near the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) at Panangad in Kochi on Sunday.