Nod to buy diesel via civil supplies

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the government has approved the package of the panel led by chief secretary to buy diesel for the KSRTC through civil supplies.

Briefing reporters after the cabinet meet, Chandy said permission has been given to buy diesel after paying the full amount.
The government will give a compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to the family of the teacher trampled to death by a wild elephant in Kuttambuzha.

126 crores have been granted for the maintenance of the road which is in a bad condition due to natural calamity. The amount given as compensation to the loss caused by the attack of wild animals has been increased.  The amount given for the loss of cattle, agriculture and huts has been increased to Rs 75,000 from Rs 5000. Rs 75000 will be given to persons as per the seriousness of injuries. The compensation which was earlier given once in a year will now be given in four times in a year.

34 posts have been created in the coir factory to be functioned shortly in Alappuzha. The Fort Hospital in the capital city will be raised to the level of taluk hospital. 36 posts will be created for it.

Amount will granted for three works in connection with railways in Kozhikode. The cabinet has also decided to give 1.2145 hectares of land in Thaliparambu to Kalagramam which is coming under the cultural department.