Dam Safety

#Dam safety

During a security breach at Cheruthoni Dam, a man locking the high mast lights and pouring liquid on the metal cable of the dam shutters is a serious problem.

Compared to installing locks, pouring liquid on the wire rope is more serious. It is still unclear what type of liquid was poured. Since water from the dam reaches drinking water supply sources, identification of the liquid is very urgent, even though several days have passed since the incident. Dam site security personnel should be punished for their negligence

It is high time to strengthen security measures at all dam sites.

KA Solaman

One more church

One more #church

In the beginning there was only one and at present there are about 34000 Christian denominations in the world. This number will go on increasing.  All were  originated because of wealth, power. chastity, greed etc, reasons.

 If we all follow one Christ and all read the same Holy Bible then there should be only one true Church. Remember, the church are people and not denominations or buildings.

These days churches are increasing one by one. The popular or social gospel which dilutes the teachings of Christ to be more palatable is spinning off many churches.

In Kerala origin of one more church cannot be the ruled out as the happenings in Kochi are in this direction

The accusation by a few faithful against  Archbishop Cyril Vasil, Pontiff's deligate,  of violating visa norms and engaging in unlawful acts, is aimed of creating a new Church

Eastern Rite Syro-Malabar Catholics, who oppose the liturgy approved by their Church's Synod, burning an order of Pontiff's deligate to follow the Church-approved liturgy, is an indication of the splitting of existing church at Kochi.

Catholics associated with the Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency (ATM), a forum of priests and laity in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, have no plan to unite with Vatican. So, it is time for the Union Government to divide the wealth of church to the two factions based on strength. And in doing so further skirmish can be avoided.

This country has all the hospitally to  accommodate one more Church.

-K A Solaman

Bizarre politics

#Bizarre politics

Weird is the politics of Kerala. This is evident from the comments of Puthuppally LDF candidate Jaick C Thomas and CPM Central Committee member AK Balan.

Jaick, after meeting NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair in Perunna, praised him and appreciated the secular policy promoted by the organization. "Sukumaran Nair has always opposed those who try to mix communal politics with religious beliefs," Jaick added.

On the other hand, CPM central ile  member AK Balan said a few days ago .  Sukumaran Nair's perspective is wrong and he should apologize to Shamseer on Ganapathy myth issue. . Balan also expressed his opinion that the position of the NSS General Secretary indicates a bias towards the BJP and the Sangh Parivar

Maybe G Sukumaran Nair would have gotten a good offer and that's why he put aside both the Ganapati myth and the right distance policy. His company would maintain the old policy of equal distance between the two fronts this time in the bypoll.

The sudden declaration of the Puthuppally by-election deals a fatal blow to these low profile leaders. All must swallow their empty words without water these days

K.A. Solaman

syllabus conflict

#Syllabus Conflict

Apparently, Kerala is not a state but a country. The curriculum conflict between the state-run SCERT and the Central NCERT indicates this.

The omission of parts of history, political science, economics and sociology from classes 11 and 12 is unjustifiable, according to SCERT. The curriculum committee is of the opinion that these omitted parts should be retained in Kerala by distributing additional textbooks. Additional textbooks will therefore be prepared and delivered to schools after the Onam holidays.

Studying two programs, one state and one central, would put teachers and students in trouble. Students will be in big trouble when they sit for all Indian exams. Do public education officials think that NCERT men are lesser people to prepare for the curriculum? The syllabus must be prepared according to the latest developments, and in this case all obsolete and unsuitable elements cannot be kept in the syllabus. Syllabus makers should think beyond their policy

The ill-informed Minister of Education in the State who criticizes NCERT and the Union Government for altering the content of textbooks is unwarranted. School syllabus making  is not a minister's job.

K.A. Solaman

K-Toddy

#K-toddy will not work.

"Toddy is not a type of liquor, but rather a nutritious product. Toddy can be consumed as a non-intoxicating drink," LDF Convener EP Jayarajan said.

So the question is, why did those Idiots make all the noise in public places after consuming toddy all those times?

He adds, “By increasing the production of toddy and neera, one can create more employment opportunities in Kerala” This will not work as the coconut trees in the state are on the decline. Those Neera Technicians who were once content with Neera making are now desperate and turned into lottery vendors. All their investments in tapping and selling neera had been wasted. If anyone asks about their previous work, these desperate men are likely to lose their temper.

In short, toddy and neera business will end up in despair again like any other K-business.

K.A. Solaman

Milk War

#Milk war

The Kerala government expressing concern over the entry of Karnataka Nandini branded milk and dairy products into the state  is unnecessary. Nandini's entry helps the citizens of the state to have a better choice on milk and dairy products.

There is competition in all areas, in education, health services, food grain trade, vegetable sales and what not. So, instead of asking Nandini to withdraw its decision to sell milk in Kerala, the state government should take action to sell Milma products in Karnataka.

If Gujarat-based Amul can find a good market in Kerala, why oppose Nandini's entry into the state. Consumers have the right to get better products at an affordable price.

K.A. Solaman

verification of documents

#Verification of documents.

Reports of fake documents are pouring in in Kerala.  Mahatma Gandhi University lost degree certificate format book and it will probably appear as fake certificates. Young researcher K. Vidya says all her documents are intact but reports say otherwise.

A CPM  worker was arrested by the police for giving a fake “Kalinga” certificate to Nikhil Thomas of MSM college. However, a two-member Kerala Police team travels to Kalinga University in Raipur to check the facts. So we wonder why this kind of pleasure trip and other funny objects at the time of the technology revolution.

If the universities in the country decide to use a QR code or a hologram on their certificates, this type of counterfeiting can be avoided. A QR code on certificates can be used to provide easy access to information online via a smartphone or tablet. The hologram on the certificates allows a college principal or an employer to verify on the spot the veracity of the certificate produced by the candidate.

K.A. Solaman

Draconian law

#Draconian #law

According to the latest amendment of the Government of Kerala,  candidates with degrees  will no longer be considered for peon posts  in Kerala Cooperative Societies. It's really draconian

Does this mean that a bachelor's degree has no value? Does the government want people to quit school for party work before they get a degree?

The bachelor degree is a good way for people to succeed in life. Obtaining a degree is a blessing and of course not a curse. In a state where the government has failed to provide opportunities for everyone, there is no choice for graduates but to apply for low-key jobs. And their applications shouldn't be turned down for that stupid reason.

Of course, there are less qualified people in higher positions in cooperative banks. Highly qualified people coming as  peons can lead to an ego clash, but that shouldn't be the reason for denying degree holders the opportunity.

Uneducated and under-educated people may be allowed to join migrant workers in construction work. Educated people will not be denied the opportunity by saying they are educated. This world is not only for illiterate hooligans but also for the educated.

K.A. Solaman

Ungrateful act

#Ungrateful act.

No wonder former Defense Minister AK Antony's son Anil joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. For quite a long time he spoke out against the Congress Party.

However, being a 10-year drain on the salary of a former Defense Minister from the Congress party, his act is apparently ungrateful. The BJP has nothing to gain from it. And why do they accept it, there are no permanent enemies or friends in politics.

Anil and of course his dad know he won't get that kind of mileage if he stays in Congress.

K.A. Solaman

Toxic air everywhere

#Toxic air everywhere

The fire at the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant in Kochi has become a major environmental disaster. The fire that broke out on March 2, 2023 continues until today, that is to say March 12.

This has caused immense damage not only to the environment but also to public health. The poisonous air from the burning plastic has spread to Kochi and the surrounding area. 75 km to the south, the town of Alappuzha reported an AQI of 300 instead of an average of 120.

Despite the efforts of local authorities and firefighters, the smoke still remains uncontrollable.

Although the question of who exactly is responsible for this disaster remains unanswered, the local government and state administration failed miserably to control the fire. If they are unable to do so, hand over the task to the Indian Army. The state government's neglect to deal with the situation is intolerable.

K.A. Solaman

Open eyes

#Open #eyes

The report that three children from an Ernakulam school excursion team drowned in a waterbody  at Valiyapara Kutty in Idukki, is shocking.

Although there are strict guidelines for the conduct of school excursions, they are often flouted during the actual visit. The students do not obey the teachers who accompany them and do not listen to the local population when bathing in dangerous river spots. This results in immense harm. It is often difficult for the authorities to sort out those responsible for the accident.

The incident above is a revelation for day trippers who enjoy the beauty of rivers and lakes without taking enough precautions.

-K.A. Solaman

Students'behaviour

#Students' #behaviour.

The behaviour of some students in our schools and colleges is incredibly disrespectful. For example, I would like to cite an incident that was reported to me by one of my students who is now a college teacher.

He told me: "On my way to home for lunches I often noticed a boy and a girl sitting under a cashew tree. They may be lovers but there the gestures are abnormal in public,  the girl sitting around the neck on his shoulders. I was scared and asked the boy why. His answer was surprising.

He said to me, "She's his fiancée. She has no problem sitting on my shoulders and I have no problem with her act. So what's your headache? The teachers should advise the students in the classroom, not outside".

I lost my words, sir. I said nothing more, because it's the modern age. If I talk to him further, he can record my speech and broadcast it live because his mobile is live on Facebook."

This story tells that students can resort to any type of ugly behavior in schools and colleges. Nobody is to question unless the government takes a decision giving the right to teachers to face such situations.

The state of Kerala was in the news a few years ago with what is called the “Kiss of love campaign”. The streets spun out of control and people feared the next adventures after the kiss. But the campaign came to an abrupt end when the state's chief minister flatly said there was no such expression in public.

This type of approach is needed in schools and colleges to prevent our younger generation from going to the dogs and learning good behavior. There should be an atmosphere in schools and colleges where teachers are treated as guides and motivators.

K.A. Solaman

Futile Jodo Yathra

#Futile Jo

do Yathra

The Yathra Barat Jodo aimed at solving his Party's factionalism issues in the states and mobilizing the organizational structure is about to end. This may have given impetus to a significant number of workers.

However, the sad thing is what Rahul Gandhi said in Kashmir about the status of J&K.

He made a big mistake in criticizing the central government's decision to revoke the special status of the former state. He said it as a serious insult to the people of the region. This is completely unwarranted and unacceptable to the majority of people in J&K and the rest of the country.

What Rahul Gandhi gained from his yatra has gone ashtray with this thoughtless comment. Restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir with special provisions is detrimental to our country.

-K A Solaman

Not all are terrorists

Not all are terrorists

Dispute over a cultural programme held recently at the inauguration of the school youth festival, is unwarranted

The portrayal of a man in Muslim attire as an extremist in the host program is not contrary to popular belief. It was an accurate representation. I say this because all the fearsome ISIS terrorists appear in Muslim attire. Bin Laden or Mulla Omar are not Kashimiri pundits to change clothes to woo Muslims.

There is no need for the government to look into the matter as the show was an accurate representation of the true facts. This does not mean that everyone in Muslim attire is a terrorist.

K.A. Solaman

Feast tussle

#Feast #tussle

Governor attending or not, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan not inviting Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to the Christmas party he is hosting is an unhealthy practice

It is to be remembered that

earlier, the governor had invited the CM and other ministers to his Christmas party at Raj Bhavan on December 14. But they declined the invitation amid the tussle with the governor over various issues.

Parties are often held as part of building a strong cultural belief and friendship. Such celebrations bring people together and develop respect and understanding. The current imbroglio of the feast shows that the head of state does not need friendship with the head of government. Poor are the chief minister's advisers.

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K.A. Solaman

Fans clash

#Fans #clash

It was reported that the Footbal World Cup celebration turned violent in various parts of the state. In Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, fans even attacked police officers and in Kannur, a fight between various groups of fans left three injured. Additionally, DYFI and AIYF activists clashed in Kottarakara.

This kind of clash between supporters is mainly caused by their emotional bonds as they feel the need to defend what they support, and this happens more often in football. In football, the average duration of a match is 90 minutes, which causes fans to experience different types of emotional outbursts. And this is compounded by overconsumption of alcohol and drug use. The only remedy is to let the fans fight each other and waste their chergy.

However, if innocent people are attacked, it will be dealt with with an iron fist. Less trouble in countries with footballers and more trouble in countries where no internationally renowned player is present, it's quite incomprehensible.

-K A Solaman

K Rail gone

#K-Rail #gone

It is good news to hear that the government has decided to repurbish delegated state government employees to K-Rail offices for the implementation of the SilverLine project. It is unwise to waste the services of employees for an improbable and useless project

Although boosted Silverline as the LDF government's dream project, it was invented to siphon off public money, causing unlimited miseries to people living near the K-Rail path. The semi-rapid train project is not needed when Indian Railway maintains parallel path

What is now needed from the government side is to compensate the people who were affected by the K-Stone laying adventure. All criminal charges against the people must be withdrawn and the ministry must apologize for its reckless act.

-K A Solaman

justice delayed

#Justice #delayed

It is a fact that law and order in Kerala is in a pathetic state. The only establishment in which the people still have faith is the judiciary. Unfortunately, not all judiciary issues are laudable

Some cases have been pending in the High Court for around 20 years and these old pending cases are not brought to the attention of the judges by the registry of the court. The Court's observation to this effect is correct.

Most of these cases concern ordinary citizens. Court time is mostly spent on cases involving ministers and political leaders and there is no dearth for such cases. While reviewing sensational cases by the court with immediate effect, all ordinary people's cases are held in abeyance. When cases are followed by Delhi-based rish profile lawyers, cases are given extra attention inside and outside the court.

There should be a mechanism in all courts to hear cases within a limited time, because justice delayed is justice denied.

K.A. Solaman

Unwarranted protest

#Unwarranted protest

It is yet another blow to the Kerala state government that the Kerala High Court has refused to suspend the appointment of Dr. Ciza Thomas as Vice Chancellor in charge of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU).

It was Governor Arif Mohammed Khan who appointed Ciza Thomas tand it was purely standards based. All universities are independent bodies where the government has no direct jurisdiction. Nevertheless, the ruling politicians directly engage in all university affairs, including the appointment of teachers, violating UGC guidelines. This was questioned by the Chancellor.

The government is wasting taxpayers' money by appointing lawyers to attend court cases. The Chancellor Governor is right in his action and the protest of the CPM against him is unjustified.

K.A. Solaman

Ban PF

Ban PF

The modus operandi of the current Popular Front hartal is something different from the usual method of observing hartals. Coming on bikes wearing helmets and masks, throwing stones or petrol bombs, damaging vehicles and then fleeing, were the modus operandi. This kind of acts could only be seen with daylight brigands. Today's violence alone is enough to ban the Popular Front's holding in India

The measures taken by the police in the state are apparently insufficient. Incidents of stone-throwing at police officers have been reported in various parts of the state. The situation in many districts was serious. Attacking the RSS office aims to invoke communal disruption.

As the largest number of suspected terrorists have been arrested by the NIA from Kerala, the state has been reduced to a kangaroo court. The government has totally failed to restore peace and harmony to the state. Not only the Popular Front, but all other outfits resorting to violence should be totally banned

K A Solaman