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The Corporation had intensified night patrol to check waste dumping in the canal following the recent death of a worker.
Abel’s breakthrough idea came while travelling by train, where he noticed piles of plastic waste scattered across various locations.
As per the proposal, it will take around 90 days to desilt the canal. Approximately 1,588.175 cu.m of silt has to be removed from the canal.
‘Measures will be taken to reduce the differences between fees charged to collect various types of waste materials,’ said the minister.
Around 2,850 people including Haritha Karama Sena workers, officials and volunteers have participated in the clean-up so far.
Mayor Arya Rajendran issued the suspension order following an internal investigation report.
The High Court had, in 2023, struck down the Kerala government's decision to ban plastic bags weighing less than 60 grams per square metre.
Court termed the accident unfortunate.
The body of the deceased was found along with garbage in the Thakaraparambu area, which is around 750 m away from the railway premises.
Sivankutty accused the Opposition Leader of attempting to gain political mileage from the tragedy without even visiting the site.
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