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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Key issues not addressed before Kozhikode MCH fire
Kozhikode: PWD's electrical wing had flagged several electrical faults at Kozhikode Medical College's Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) block that was shut down after two fire incidents in May. An inspection report by PWD's electrical inspectorate—based on checks in 2023 and 2024 and updated on May 18, 2025—showed that many earlier issues were still unresolved. The electrical wing had flagged several issues, including a faulty UPS battery on the fourth floor that showed efficiency problems. During the inspection in May, the team found the batteries bulging and in poor condition. On the fifth floor, the UPS room had damaged battery terminals, batteries stored in a cramped space without split AC and high temperatures during operation. Also, there were multiple instances of wall dampness which could have damaged the DBS. According to sources, scores of flaws were highlighted in the examination conducted by the electrical wing over the past two years. The executive engineer of PWD's electrical wing said most of the flaws have been fixed, but 20 issues still need attention. He said the construction firm has promised to resolve the remaining problems within a week. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo A final inspection by the electrical inspectorate will be carried out to ensure everything has been addressed. The first fire broke out on the night of May 2 after a blast happened in the UPS room next to the MRI scanning unit in the emergency care section. Many patients had to be moved to other wards. A second fire occurred inside the sixth-floor operation theatre on May 5. The recent review meeting chaired by district collector Snehil Kumar Singh had directed that the pending works should be completed before July end.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Kozhikode MCH authorities planning trial run before reopening PMSSY block
A little over two months after back-to-back fire outbreaks and evacuation of patients led to the temporary closure of the super-speciality and emergency care wing of the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, the authorities are reportedly planning to have a trial run of the equipment before the reopening of the building. The first incident happened on May 2 night after a minor blast in the UPS room attached to the MRI scanning unit of the emergency care section at the building constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. A large number of patients had to be shifted to other wards of the hospital. Though some of them were brought back, they had to be evacuated again after another minor explosion on May 5. It was later decided that the building would be reopened only after a thorough check by the State Electrical Inspectorate, electrical wing of the State Public Works department, and bio-medical engineering experts. Separately, a team of doctors from various government MCHs too was set up to inquire into the incidents and the inconvenience suffered by the patients. Those seeking treatment at the emergency care wing are being taken to the old casualty building for the past two months. It is learnt that the water leakage in the building is yet to be completely addressed. The private company maintaining the MRI unit is yet to hand over the equipment after repair. There are around 19 operating theatres in the building. The inspection to check their functioning is ongoing too. At a recent review meeting chaired by District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh, it was decided that all these works should be completed before July-end. Sources said on Wednesday that a trial run for a couple of days was also proposed before the complete reopening of the facility. Meanwhile, both patients and healthcare staff are troubled by the congested premises and lack of facilities at the old casualty block. Many surgical procedures are being rescheduled. It is not clear what are the findings of the expert team set up by the government on the inconvenience caused to the patients during the fire outbreaks. The committee is supposed to submit its report to the Directorate of Medical Education.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- The Hindu
Cargo ship fire: coastal vigil continues amid salvage operations
The Coastal police and the Marine Enforcement Squad are continuing heightened vigil and patrolling off the Malabar coast, as the search and recovery operations for the hazardous containers that fell into the sea from MV Wan Hai 503 — the Singapore-flagged vessel that caught fire nearly 88 nautical miles off Kerala's Beypore coast on June 9 — are yet to be completed. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh, who also serves as the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, has urged coastal residents to remain alert for hazardous containers and to immediately report any suspicious wreckage or objects by dialling the helpline 112. He advised maintaining a distance of at least 200 metres from such objects if spotted. Members of the Coastal police and Marine Enforcement Squad said heightened patrols would continue until the ongoing salvage operations for the cargo ship were completed. They added that the Fisheries department had already secured the cooperation of fishermen and allied workers in coastal areas to support the surveillance efforts. The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute and the Kerala State Pollution Control Board recently collected marine water samples from various coastal locations for further analysis. Fisheries department sources said the results would be available soon providing a clearer picture of the accident's impact on marine resources. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) sources said the situation remained sensitive to weather and operational factors, even though the vessel was structurally afloat following improved fire containment measures. They also noted that forecasts issued by the India Meteorological department indicated strong westerlies, heavy rainfall, and rough sea conditions over Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep between Saturday (June 14, 2025) and Monday (June 16, 2025), with wind speeds reaching up to 50–60 kmph. The vessel, carrying 1,754 containers, departed from Colombo to Mumbai on June 7. Of these, 143 were reportedly loaded with potentially hazardous chemicals. Preliminary reports confirmed that 24 containers fell into the sea within hours of the massive fire breaking out. While rescue teams managed to save 18 crew members, four remain missing. KSDMA sources said the search for them is ongoing with the support of various rescue agencies.
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pre-events of Malabar River Festival to be held in 9 local bodies
Several cultural, sports and adventure events are to be held in the upland villages of Kozhikode to pave way for the 11th edition of the Malabar River Festival. A meeting headed by district collector Snehil Kumar Singh on Friday (June 6, 2025) decided to hold events such as rain walk, swimming, mud football, farm tours, kabaddi, shuttle badminton and volleyball in the eight upland grama panchayats as well as Mukkam municipality in the days prior to the main event to promote it. The pre-events will be concluded by July 20. The meeting also decided to hold local Kayaking competitions to promote local participation. Several local youngsters are being trained in the event at the Interntional Kayaking Academy and other similar training centres in the region. Meanwhile the selection trials for the national kayaking team will be held on July 24. Kayakers from most states in the country will arrive at Kodenchery for the purpose. The Malabar River Festival organised by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society and the District Tourism Promotion Council with the support of the Department of Tourism and the local bodies as well as the technical support of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, will be held in the rivers Iruvazhinji and Chalipuzha in upland Kozhikode from July 24 to 27.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- The Hindu
GHSS Peringalam to host ‘Pravesanolsavam' in Kozhikode this year
The Kozhikode district-level 'Pravesanolsavam' for the upcoming academic year will be held at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Peringalam, on June 2. Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas will open the event. An official meeting was held here on Monday (May 26) to review the preparations for the school's reopening. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh directed police and Excise officials to monitor institutions where a high number of substance abuse cases and clashes between students had been reported. Manoj Maniyoor, Deputy Director of Education (DDE), told the meeting that over 60,000 new students would take admissions this year. He said that 93% of textbooks had been distributed. The fitness tests of school buildings had been completed except for those within the Kozhikode Corporation limits. The meeting decided to examine the quality of drinking water in schools and cut down the trees that pose a threat to the safety of students. The committees formed against substance abuse would meet soon. An awareness and training session would be held for school bus drivers. All the cooks involved in the noon meal scheme had been given health cards. Meanwhile, Mr. Singh directed the DDE not to reopen the schools within the Corporation limits as the buildings were yet to get their fitness certificates. The government had earlier asked engineers in the respective local bodies to inspect the fitness of school buildings and vehicles in view of the strengthening of the South West monsoon. They were also directed to take steps to chop trees from the premises if they posed a threat to the safety of students and the school staff. However, it was pointed out that the officials attached to the Kozhikode Corporation had not examined the buildings within the local body and were yet to give the fitness certificates. Their counterparts in other local bodies have already provided the documents. The DDE told the meeting that the Corporation officials were denying the certificates, citing silly reasons. Official sources said that the schools within the corporation limits would reopen only if the fitness certificates were provided by June 2.
