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jayadevan_c

November 17th, 2011, 04:49 PM

The 14 th A.K. Nair Memorial Award was bestowed on Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Managing Director E. Sreedharan at a function here on Thursday in recognition of the services he rendered to the nation.

The award instituted by the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) and the A.K. Nair Memorial Endowment Committee (AKNMEC) was presented by Leela Group of Hotels chairman and AKNMEC chief patron Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair. The award was originally scheduled to be presented by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. The organisers of the function said that she cancelled the trip due to some pressing official business in the Capital. Her message was read out at the function.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Sreedharan said that he was accepting the award on behalf of the team of competent technical personnel who made the Konkan Railway and the Delhi Metro a reality. Referring to P.V. Manesh, National Security Guard commando, who had been injured in the operation against terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and who was present at the award presentation ceremony, Mr. Sreedharan said that the services he had rendered to the nation was insignificant compared to the services rendered by Mr. Manesh who had made personal sacrifices while serving the nation.

Mr. Sreedharan said that entrepreneurs should involve themselves for the betterment of the society. Organisations such as the NMCC should come forward as it was not practical for the government and civic bodies to do everything. The public had to move in to improve quality of life as the local administrations were not very effective.

Stressing the importance of a good public transport system, he said that such a system would help reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.

The function was presided over by the NMCC president B. Maheshcandra Baliga. District Collector Anand Singh was the chief guest. He said that the Kannur being a highly urbanised district and facing all necessary evils of urbanisation including traffic logjam, the Mass Rapid Transit System type of transport was the answer to the problems.

In his keynote address, Kannur University Vice-Chancellor P.K. Michael Tharakan said that the contributions of Mr. Sreedharan for the development of the Konkan Railway and Delhi Metro were inevitable for the development of entrepreneurs. The Konkan Railway had also played a historical role as it linked the Konkan and Malabar areas which in the past had been treated as a single coastal region. Capt. Nair in his address said that Kerala was still struggling to become a modern State because of the absence of transformational infrastructure.

AKNMEC chairman Vivek Nair, NMCC vice-president C. Jayachandran and secretary Vinod Narayanan were among those present at the function.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2635794.ece

jayadevan_c

November 19th, 2011, 06:13 AM

വൈനു ബാപ്പു സ്മാരക ഗാലറി ഉദ്ഘാടനം ഇന്ന്
Posted on: 19 Nov 2011

കണ്ണൂര്*: ആധുനിക ഭാരതീയ വാനശാസ്ത്രത്തിന്റെ പിതാവ് വൈനു ബാപ്പുവിന്റെ പേരില്* കണ്ണൂര്* സയന്*സ് പാര്*ക്കില്* അത്യാധുനിക സൗകര്യങ്ങളുള്ള ഗാലറി ഒരുങ്ങി. ശനിയാഴ്ച രാവിലെ 10ന് കോടിയേരി ബാലകൃഷ്ണന്* ഗാലറി ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്യും. വാല്*നക്ഷത്രം കണ്ടുപിടിച്ചും വാനനിരീക്ഷണ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങള്* കെട്ടിപ്പടുത്തും ലോക പ്രശസ്തി നേടിയ തലശ്ശേരി സ്വദേശിയായ വൈനു ബാപ്പു ഓര്*മയായിട്ട് മൂന്ന് പതിറ്റാണ്ട് തികയുന്ന വേളയിലാണ് സ്മാരക ഗാലറി ഒരുങ്ങുന്നത്. തലശ്ശേരി സ്വദേശി എം.കെ.ബാപ്പുവിന്റെയും സുനന്ദയുടെയും മകനായി 1927 ആഗസ്റ്റ് 10 ന് ചെന്നൈയിലാണ് വൈനു ബാപ്പു ജനിച്ചത്.

1957ലാണ് ബാപ്പു-വില്*സണ്* ഇഫക്ട് കണ്ടെത്തിയത്.നക്ഷത്രങ്ങളുടെ വര്*ണ്ണരാജിയുടെ പ്രത്യേകതകളും പ്രകാശദീപ്തിയും തമ്മിലുള്ള ബന്ധം വില്*സണ്* എന്ന ശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞനോടപ്പമാണ് കണ്ടെത്തിയത്.അതുകൊണ്ട് ബാപ്പു-വില്*സണ്* ഇഫക്ട് എന്ന് ഇത് അറിയപ്പെട്ടു.ഇന്റര്*നാഷണല്* ആസ്*ടോണമിക്കല്* യൂണിയന്* പ്രസിഡന്റ്,വൈസ് പ്രസിഡന്റ് എന്നീ നിലകളില്* സേവനമനുഷ്ഠിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്.ഇന്ത്യന്* ഇന്*സ്റ്റിറ്റിയൂട്ട് ഓഫ് ആസ്*ട്രോഫിസിക്*സിന്റെ സ്ഥാപക ഡയറക്ടര്* ആയിരിന്ന വൈനു ബാപ്പു യു.പി.സ്റ്റേറ്റ് ഒബ്*സര്*വേറ്ററി,തമിഴ്*നാട്ടിലെ കവലൂര്* ഒബ്*സര്*വേറ്ററി എന്നിവ സ്ഥാപിക്കുന്നതില്* മുന്*കൈയെടുത്തു.1982 ആഗസ്റ്റ് 19ന് മരിക്കുന്നതുവരെ കര്*മ്മ നിരതനായിരുന്നു അദ്ദേഹം. ജില്ലാ പഞ്ചായത്തിന്റെ കീഴിലാണ് വൈനു ബാപ്പു സ്മാരക ഗാലറി സയന്*സ് പാര്*ക്കില്* ഒരുക്കിയിരിക്കുന്നത്.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1285777-local_news-Kannur-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D.html

Aslesh

November 20th, 2011, 05:44 AM

A tribute to Bappu, his comet, astrophysics
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KANNUR: The Vainu Bappu gallery, set up in the Science Park here, was inaugurated by Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, former Home Minister and the Deputy leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly on Saturday. The new gallery in the park is set up as part of the efforts to give a facelift to the institution, which is supported by the district panchayath.

While inaugurating the gallery, where various items related to India's space technology, including posters, charts and videos are on display, Kodiyeri said, such efforts would inspire the young generation students to pursue their future career in science and technology-related researches.

He also observed that though the universities are expected to be hubs of research programmes, sadly enough, many universities in Kerala lack the facilities, including proper libraries. He said even the condition of the Kannur University is no exception.

"Though Vainu Bappu has his roots in Thalassery, many of us here are not aware of this and this is a recognition to him. Hope this gallery will stand as a monument of honour for the legendary astronomer, and also inspire many young people here to enter the field of scientific and technological research," he added.

Born in 1927 in Andhra Pradesh, as the son of Manali Kukuzhi Bappu, a native of Thalassery who worked as a senior astronomer in the Nizamiah Observatory, Hyderabad, Vainu was passionate about astronomy since childhood.

So, after obtaining his Masters in physics from Madras University, Vainu joined the Harvard Universit.

Later he went on to become the president of the International Astronomical Union, and also played major role in establishing several astronomical institutions in India, including the Vainu Bappu Observatory named after him, at Kavalur in Tamil Nadu. A world-renowned astronomer, he was instrumental in discovering 'Bappu-Bok-Newkirk' comet along with his professor Bart Bok and colleague Gordon Newkirk at Harvard University. While doing his PhD in Harvard, he conducted a study in 1957, on the emission line and the absolute visual magnitude of the star, along with his colleague Olin C Wilson, which is considered a landmark in astrophysics and the observations of the study later came to be known as Wilson-Bappu effect. August 19, 1982.

Though the Science Park has many projects in the pipeline, lack of sufficient fund is the dampener, said Palliyara Sreedharan, the director of the park.

The family members of the wife of Veinu Bappu also attended the inaugural ceremony
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/A-tribute-to-Bappu-his-comet-astrophysics/articleshow/10797773.cms

abhilashtvpm

November 20th, 2011, 05:57 AM

Largest Flower Carpet created on 17 SEP 2011 which entered Guinness Book of Records http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-11000/largest-flower-arranging-workshop/

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really awesome :cheers:

jayadevan_c

November 28th, 2011, 03:31 PM

Army weapons to be showcased to mark Army Mela

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Display of weapons and army equipment including artillery guns and fly past by fighter jets and helicopters as well as various cultural events will mark the ‘Army Mela’ here on December 10 under aegis of the Southern Army Command.

The Southern Command of the Army chose this town as the venue of this year’s ‘Army Mela’ to showcase modern military weapons and equipment as part of allowing the public to see the Army’s facilities and capabilities as also to create awareness among ex-service personnel on various welfare schemes being implemented for them, Defence Security Corps (DSC) Centre Deputy Commandant V.U. Manoj said at a press meet here on Monday.

Apart from the display of the weapons and equipment, the mela would also include a military pageant and facilities for ex-service persons to redress their grievances and to get assistance, he informed. A stall would be opened for those interested in participating in the Army’s recruitment drive.

The pageant to be held at the Jawahar Stadium on December 10 would be inaugurated by Defence Minister A.K. Antony. The spectacle would start with the fly past by fighter aircrafts including Dornier light transport aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force, Lt. Col. Manoj said. The show would also include para motoring, sky diving, hot air balloon, daring feats of the Army’s Dare Devil motor cycle riders, horse show and dog show and band display, among others.

An exhibition showcasing the weapons would begin at the Police Maidan at 8.30 a.m. The exhibition featuring an array of weapons possessed by the Army would include T-72 tanks, armoured personnel carriers, BrahMos missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, rocket launchers, various improvised explosive devices, and nuclear, biological and chemical warfare suit, artillery guns and bridging equipment. Maj. Gen. A.K. Pradhan, General Officer Commanding (Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area) would formally open the exhibition at 8.30 a.m. Both the exhibition and the pageant would be open to the public, Lt. Col. Manoj said. A full dress rehearsal of the Army Mela programmes would be held on December 8 would also be open to the public, he added.

He also informed that ex-servicemen grievance/help stalls would be opened by various regiments and corps and also by the Sailors Bureau and the IAF to address grievances of ex-servicemen. A free medical camp would also be organised for the retired jawans, he added. He said that the district administration, the Kannur municipality and the police had extended their co-operation for holding the event. The ‘mela’ would culminate with a cultural event and fireworks.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2668027.ece

Aslesh

November 29th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Kannur to host army exhibition
KANNUR: For the first time in its history, Kannur will be hosting an army mela, organized by Defence Security Corps (DSC) Centre, which will be inaugurated by defence minister A K Antony on December 10 at Jawahar Municipal stadium and Police grounds here.

While addressing a press conference here on Mondayat their headquarters here, Lt Col Manoj V U, deputy commandant of DSC centre, said the mela will showcase the prowess of the Indian defence forces.

The exhibition to be held at the police parade ground will feature a host of weapons in possession of the Indian Army including T-72 tanks, armoured personnel carries, Brahmos missile, ante-tank guided missiles, rocket launchers, various improvised explosive devices (IED) and nuclear biological and chemical warfare suit, artillery guns, bridging equipment and others.

"Antony will inaugurate the mela at 2.30 pm, at Jawahar Municipal stadium, with a fly past by fighter aircraft followed by transport aircraft and helicopters. This will be followed by sky diving, para-motor gliding, hot air balloon, motorcycle display, horse show, dog show, band display, cultural programme and fire works," said Manoj.

Major general A K Pradhan, general officer commanding Karnataka and Kerala sub area, would formally inaugurate the exhibition at 8.30 am on the same day. The exhibition would be open to the public till evening.

"The aim of the fair is not just showcasing the prowess of the army, but also to make people aware of the service apart from giving information to young people about the recruitment process," added Manoj.

It will have stalls by army, sailors bureau and air force to address the grievances, financial assistance and pension problems. A free medical camp is also being organized for the ex-service men as part of this military pageant.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Over-250-naval-cadets-pass-out/articleshow/10911172.cms

Aslesh

December 3rd, 2011, 06:35 AM

Dare Devils reached Kannur for Army Mela
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Dare Devils - The 37 member motorcycle display team of India Army from Jabalpur reaches Kannur with 32 bikes. The team which has established several Guinness world records will perform in the Army Exhibition. :cheers:

jayadevan_c

December 3rd, 2011, 03:06 PM

^^

source: http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1315067-local_news-Kannur-കണ്ണൂര്*.html

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December 3rd, 2011, 07:43 PM

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Aslesh

December 5th, 2011, 05:33 AM

INA to host sailing regatta and Navy Queen contest

The Indian Naval Academy (INA) will host the second edition of its International Sailing Regatta for trainees of naval academies of friendly nations and Navy Queen's contest this month.

The second edition of the Admiral's Cup Sailing Regatta will be held at the INA from December 9 to 12. The Indian Navy instituted the Admiral's Cup as a 'fleet race' in laser class of sail boats which are single crew Olympic class boats. Naval academies of friendly countries had been invited to participate in the event, a press release issued by the INA here on Sunday said. Twelve countries had already confirmed their participation. They included Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, the release said.

The number of participating countries was expected to go up to 15 by the time of commencement of the event, it said.

The inaugural sailing regatta held in December last year was a big success with a total of 12 teams participating, which included teams from nine foreign countries.

Races at Ettikulam Bay

The races would be conducted at the Ettikulam Bay at the INA. A total of eight races were scheduled in the men and women categories to be run over three days. Two boats a country would comprise the team and they would compete for the prestigious Admiral's Cup trophy, which would be awarded to the best team based on their combined performance. In addition, individual medals would be awarded in the men and women categories.

The INA would host the Navy Queen contest in connection with Navy Week celebrations on December 10. The Navy Ball and Navy Queen contest had traditionally been the signature events of the Navy Week celebrations, the release said. Such events showcasing naval customs and traditions helped to attract talented young men and women to choose Navy as a career.

The Navy Queen Pageant is a national-level beauty pageant, which has been a launch pad for prospective contestants. Participants will be put through two rounds of screening and the grooming sessions will provide them an exposure on the Indian Navy as well as the role of the INA in the training of Naval and Coast Guard officers.

Preliminary screening

Preliminary screening will be held at the INA on December 7 and the final will be held during the Navy Ball on December 10. Interested participants can contact the INA by e-mail on navyqueen.ina@gmail.com and more details can be obtained on dialing Ph: 9447788448, 9387066099, 04985 224144.

The registration for the contest and submission of completed applications to the INA will be open until 10.30 p.m. on December 7.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2688211.ece

Aslesh

December 8th, 2011, 05:31 AM

Kannur to witness daredevil display by Army's riders

Show to be held at Jawahar Stadium on Saturday
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It was a sample display of breathtaking acrobatics that involved high degree of risks and perfect man-machine co-ordination as men made a spectacular performance of scintillating human formations on bikes.

The 37-member Motorcycle Rider Display Team of the Signals Corps, popularly known as the Daredevils, is here as part of the ‘Army Mela' scheduled here on December 10.

The stunning display of the feats of the team is one of the various events scheduled to be held at the Jawahar Stadium here on Saturday. Defence Minister A.K. Antony will be the chief guest at the function.

The team which is based in Jabalpur demonstrated its awesome acts on the machines at a rehearsal staged in the stadium on Wednesday in the presence of a select audience comprising Army personnel and media persons.

The team led by Captain Abhayjit Mehlawat began the performance with a show of motorcycles crisscrossing in high-speed formations that required precision to the split of a second. The show, named ‘Chain and Scissors Crossing' left the spectators stunned. It was followed by various individual and group stunts on the bikes such as handle bar ride, reverse salute, side balance, back vaulting, wheel barrow, solo ladder and the pyramid formation of the riders, among others.

After the show, Capt. Mehlawat told The Hindu that co-ordination, accuracy, physical fitness, concentration and high morale were the important factors required for the team members.

“The team practises three to four hours every day even when they move from one place to another for shows,” he said.

The team consists of volunteer dispatch riders who are not only proficient in their trade, namely dispatching messages, but are also trained to possess self-determination, mental alertness, courage, stamina and skills to ride motorcycles in tandem.

Ambujam C.P. Nambiar, who was a former member of the team and a native of the district, said he still kept in touch with the team members.

“The team of Daredevils is different from any other Army unit as each of its members maintains a strong affinity with the team even after retirement,” said Mr. Nambiar, who lost his big toe and second toe of one of his legs in an accident during a Chain Scissors Crossing show in Kolkata on December 13, 1986.

He is still remembered with affection Naib Subedar Hanuman Singh Arya, who was riding behind him in the formation before the accident occurred and who died instantly.

A key member of the team is Subedar Chaudhary, who is in charge of the upkeep of the machines.

He said his duty was to take care of the bikes.

Capt. Mehlawat said that a large number of youngsters wanted to join this elite team. They had to undergo probation for three months successfully before they could be inducted into the squad.

The team has a history of creating world records. On June 11, 2008, it created a world record by making the largest human pyramid of 251 men on 11 motorcycles and moving a distance of 200 metres.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2697055.ece

Aslesh

December 8th, 2011, 05:32 AM

Daredevils steal the show even before spectacle begins

KANNUR: Even as the preparations for the Army Mela, to be organized by Defence Security Corps (DSC) Centre on December 10, are in full swing, Indian Army's Daredevil motorcycle display team presented a breathtaking performance on Wednesday here at the Municipal Jawahar Stadium.

This is for the first time a 27-member team of the Corps of Signals of Indian Army is performing in Kannur. The Daredevils displayed a series of stunning performances, including a human pyramid on seven motorbikes, which underscored their motto of being swift and vigilant.

This was followed by a dog show in which the cadets of the Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and School, Meerut, made their dogs perform the acts of discipline. It also showed how dogs can be of great help in critical situations.

Another interesting item was the horse show by the Army Service Corps, Bangalore, which showed the skill of the Army personnel in using the horses in battle zones.

This was followed by the musical performance by the Army band. Defence minister A K Antony will inaugurate the Army Mela on December 10, where all these items and much more, including a fly past would be performed.

The fair will showcase the prowess of the Indian defence force and the items on display in this fair will include modern military weapons and equipment.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Daredevils-steal-the-show-even-before-spectacle-begins/articleshow/11027335.cms

jayadevan_c

December 8th, 2011, 12:25 PM

^^
ആര്*മി മേള: നഗരത്തില്* രണ്ടുദിവസം ഗതാഗത നിയന്ത്രണം
Posted on: 08 Dec 2011

കണ്ണൂര്*: ആര്*മിമേളയോടനുബന്ധിച്ച് നഗരത്തില്* വ്യാഴം, ശനി ദിവസങ്ങളില്* ഗതാഗത നിയന്ത്രണം ഏര്*പ്പെടുത്തും. പുതിയ ബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡില്* നിന്ന് പുറപ്പെടുന്നതും മേലെചൊവ്വ, തലശ്ശേരി ഭാഗത്തേക്ക് പോകുന്നതുമായ ബസ്സുകള്* കളക്ടറേറ്റിന് മുന്*വശം, താലൂക്ക് ജങ്ഷന്* ചുറ്റി പോകണം.

പുതിയബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡില്* നിന്ന് പുതിയതെരു, തളിപ്പറമ്പ് ഭാഗങ്ങളിലേക്ക് പോകുന്ന ബസ്സുകള്* പ്ലാസ, റെയില്*വെ സ്റ്റേഷന്* റോഡുവഴി പഴയബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡിന് പുറത്തുകൂടി പോകണം. സ്റ്റേഡിയം പോലീസ് പരേഡ് ഗ്രൗണ്ട്, ടെലഫോണ്* ഭവന്* ഭാഗങ്ങളിലേക്ക് പോലീസ് ക്ലബ് ജങ്ഷന്* വഴിയും ഓഫീസേഴ്*സ് ക്ലബ് വഴിയും വാഹനഗതാഗതം ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കില്ല. സ്റ്റേഡിയം പരിസരങ്ങളില്* വാഹനങ്ങള്* പാര്*ക്ക് ചെയ്യാന്* പാടില്ല.

ഈ ദിവസങ്ങളില്* വടക്കുഭാഗത്ത് നിന്ന് വരുന്ന വാഹനങ്ങള്* പഴയബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡ്, പാമ്പന്*മാധവന്* റോഡ്, തളാപ്പ് റോഡ്, നഗരസഭ ഓഫീസ് പരിസരം എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്* പാര്*ക്ക് ചെയ്യണം. തെക്ക് ഭാഗത്ത് നിന്ന് വരുന്ന വാഹനങ്ങള്* മിനി സിവില്* സ്റ്റേഷന്*, ടൗണ്* സ്*ക്വയര്* എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്* പാര്*ക്ക് ചെയ്യണം. കൂടാതെ ബി.ഒ.ടി. ബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡും റോഡിന്റെ വശങ്ങളും പാര്*ക്കിങ്ങിന് ഉപയോഗിക്കാം. വി.വി.ഐ.പി, വി.ഐ.പി വാഹനങ്ങള്*ക്ക് മുനിസിപ്പല്* സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിന് സമീപവും പഴയബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡിലും പ്രത്യേക പാര്*ക്കിങ് സൗകര്യം ഉണ്ടായിരിക്കും. ടൗണിലേക്ക് വരുന്ന എല്ലാ ബസ്സുകളും എന്*.എസ് ടാക്കീസ്, കളക്ടറേറ്റിന് മുന്*വശം വഴി പുതിയ ബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡ് ഭാഗത്തേക്ക് പോകണം.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1323797-local_news-Kannur-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D.html

Aslesh

December 9th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Archives exhibition at Sreekantapuram

A large collection of archive materials, including records, will be exhibited at Sreekantapuram here from December 12 to 17 as part of this year's State-level Archives Week celebration.

At a press conference here on Thursday, C.P. Abdul Majeed, archivist at the Kozhikode Regional Archives, said the State-level celebration at Sreekantapuram would be opened by Rural Development Minister K.C. Joseph. M.G.S. Narayanan, historian, would participate in the inaugural function.

The Archives Week was celebrated every year to create awareness of the importance of archives collection and conservation.

He said the exhibition of 300-odd historical documents and records would be the key event of the celebration.

Among the exhibits would include a letter written to Arakkal Beevi, the then head of the erstwhile royal Arakkal principality here, by the Ottoman emperor in Constantinople in 1779, which was the oldest historical document in the possession of the Kozhikode Regional Archives.

The records to be exhibited included settlement registers of the nine taluks of the erstwhile Malabar district of the Madras Presidency, records about the Pazhassi revolts, the freedom struggle, including the Civil Disobedience Movement, and Mathilakam records.

Conservation clinic

Mr. Majeed said a conservation clinic would be set up at the venue of the exhibition to give the public some tips about the ways to conserve archival materials.

As a precursor to the week-long event, quiz programmes on topics related to archives would be held in different parts of the Irikkur constituency from December 9 to 11. N. Shibu of Central Archives in Thiruvananthapuram and M.O. Madhavan, organising committee convener, were present.

State Archives Week from December 12 to 17
Focus on collection, conservation of material
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2700294.ece

Aslesh

December 9th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Display of Army weaponry

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An array of war machines from the weaponry of the Indian Army, including armoured tanks, artilleries, and individual protection suites on display drew a large number of people, including students, to Police Parade Ground here where an exhibition of modern military weapons and accessories began on Thursday as part of an Army ‘Mela' scheduled to be held here on December 10 which will be inaugurated by Defence Minister A.K. Antony at 2.30 p.m.

The exhibition was opened for the public on Thursday in connection with the dress rehearsal for the military pageantry planned on December 10. A few armoured tanks and personnel carriers showcased at the Police Parade Ground were the central attraction at the exhibition as officers explained to visitors major features of these weapons. Light field guns, automatic grenade launchers, medium machine guns, rocket launchers, AK 47 guns, INSAS rifles, carbine machine guns, and assault rifles were the other weapons displayed. Major General A.K. Pradhan, General-Officer Commanding Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area, will inaugurate the exhibition at 8.30 a.m. on December 10.

Curiosity was writ large on the faces of visitors, mainly students from different parts of the district and neighbouring areas as they moved from one slot to another at the venue showcasing various weapons and equipment. They listened to explanations from Army personnel on each of the items on display.

There was also a display of multi-span mobile bridge and Baily bridge. The equipment exhibited included laser range finder, individual protection equipment against nuclear and chemical attacks, various improvised explosive device models such as toy bombs and time bombs, and bomb disposal suits. A separate stall was set up for exhibiting the models of the BrahMos weapons system.

The exhibition also included various stalls set up by records offices of different regiments and corps as also by the Sailors' Bureau and the Air Force to address grievances of ex-servicemen and problems concerning their pension. A free medical camp would also be organised for the ex-servicemen.

The full dress rehearsal of the military pageant was held at the Jawahar Stadium here in the afternoon. A large number of people gathered at the stadium to watch the rehearsal of the pageant.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2700292.ece

jayadevan_c

December 9th, 2011, 06:52 AM

^^

This would be a great event for the natives. Hope you will attend and post more photoes

jayadevan_c

December 9th, 2011, 06:53 AM

Chasing a different game

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It was in the recent past that the game of cricket came to be a rage for the average Malayali.

Football lovers were here aplenty and every corner of Malabar used to wake up to the sounds and sight of football.

But the town of Thalassery was different. This little piece of land took the lead in ushering in another game into its culture. The initial dose of cricket was administered by Lord Arthur Wellesley, probably in the 1800s, for the British soldiers. The rich man's game turned out to be the layman's passion here. The first cricket club in the town was believed to be formed in 1860 under the name Tellicherry Town Cricket. The club played host to the famous English cricketer Colin Cowdrey whose father was a tea planter in Thalassery.

40 cricket clubs

More clubs followed and the town now has 40 cricket clubs. The town and its ground hosted a match between the former cricketers of India and Sri Lanka in 2002. Cricket is a game of all seasons here. Natives of the town have an extraordinary relation with the game, says M. Dhananjayan, vice-president, Cannanore District Cricket Association (CDCA). The town has hosted 23 Ranji trophy matches here. The ongoing Ranji tournament is the second to be played in the new cricket stadium of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) at Conorvayal since its inception in 2008.

The Thalassery Cricket Academy, formed by the KCA in 2009, has provided coaching to as many as 18 cricketers, and many of them have already appeared in major matches.

A new batch is set to start next year, Mr. Dhananjayan says. Gone are the days when seven out of the eleven players in the State team used to be from Kannur district, he says.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2700284.ece

Aslesh

December 9th, 2011, 05:10 PM

Army Mela
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jayadevan_c

December 10th, 2011, 03:49 AM

^^

Aslesh, please post in Kannur thread also.

Aslesh

December 11th, 2011, 06:02 AM

Army Mela
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Source: http://www.facebook.com/KannurTheBoomingCity and http://www.facebook.com/Keralatour

Aslesh

December 11th, 2011, 06:04 AM

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Aslesh

December 11th, 2011, 06:08 AM

Huge crowd turns out for Army Mela disappointed for not getting entry
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Aslesh

December 11th, 2011, 06:36 AM

Stunts get the adrenaline flowing at Army Mela

Defence Ministry owes special gratitude to Kerala: Antony
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The Jawahar Municipal Stadium here was packed on Saturday as thousands of people braved the heat and the sweat to watch stunts by a motorcycle display team, flypast by defence aircraft, skydiving, and performances by Army dogs and horses in connection with an Army Mela held under the aegis of the Army Southern Command.

The police and army personnel deployed at the venue and outside found it difficult to control the crowds. The turnout was well beyond the expectations of the army and the civil authorities.

The mela was inaugurated by Defence Minister A.K. Antony. In his address, he said the Defence Ministry owed a special gratitude to Kerala that accounted for over one lakh soldiers in the defence forces of the country that had 13 lakh personnel.

Promising the people that the services of the defence personnel would be available to them in times of crisis, Mr. Antony said the government was committed to the welfare of ex-servicemen. The welfare activities would be extended to areas such as rehabilitation of retired jawans. He said the government would modernise the armed forces, not to attack anyone, but to defend every inch of the country.

The inaugural function was preceded by a flypast in which three Dornier aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard, three Chetak helicopters, three advanced light helicopters, and one ME-8 of the Indian Air Force took part.

The Meghdoot skydiving team of the elite 50 Independent Para Brigade gave a demonstration of their skills.

It was followed by acrobatics by the Daredevil motorcycle display team from the Signal Centre Corps, Jabalpur, and a demonstration by horse riders from the Army Service Core Centre and College, Bangalore. A band display and cultural programmes were also held. Mr. Antony honoured World War II veterans and war widows, and presented mobility scooters to 17 defence personnel injured during operations.

Exhibition

Major General A.K. Pradhan, General Officer Commanding, Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area, inaugurated an Army exhibition at the Police Parade Grounds here on Saturday as part of the mela.

The expo showcasing modern military weapons and equipment has stalls of 40 regiments and corps from the Southern Army Command, the Indian Navy, Air Force, and the Coast Guard. The exhibits include T-72 and T-90 tanks, armoured personnel carriers, BrahMos missile, Anti-Tank Guided Missile, rocket launchers, various Improvised Explosive Devices, nuclear, biological and chemical warfare suit, artillery guns, and bridging equipment. Grievances relating to Army Group Insurance Scheme, financial assistance admissible to personnel, family and service pensions, and ex-servicemen contributory health scheme are being addressed at the cells set up by the regiments and corps.

“Grievances regarding pensioners' benefits are being addressed at the mela. Nearly 2,000 applications were received by noon and the number is expected to soar up to 10,000 by the end of the mela. Eighty per cent of the issues are provided on the spot settlement while those requiring further references are put on hold,” said Lieutenant Colonel P.B. Aiyappa, Officer-in-Charge, Ex-servicemen.

Major hospitals, including the Pariyaram Medical College, have set up free eye care and medical check-up camps at the venue. There are also stalls of private and public sector banks.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2705933.ece

Aslesh

December 11th, 2011, 06:37 AM

Sailing regatta at Ezhimala

The second edition of Admirals Cup, an international sailing regatta, began with three consecutive races at the Ettikulam Bay in the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in the district on Saturday.

Cadet Akshit Kaushal of the INA won the first race, while Cadet Al Naeemi and Midshipman Al Habsi from United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the second and third races respectively.

The event, where trainees from the naval academies of friendly foreign countries compete, was inaugurated by Vice-Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, INA Commandant on December 9.

Twelve teams from Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, the U.K., Maldives, Egypt, Bangladesh, UAE and Sri Lanka are taking part in the event.

Prizes have been instituted for a ‘fleet race' in ‘Laser' class of sail boats, which are single-crew Olympic-class boats. Two boats per country will comprise a team competing for the Admirals Cup trophy. The best team will be adjudged based on the combined performance.

A total of eight races have been scheduled in the men's and women's categories. Individual medals will also be awarded in the men's and women's categories.

Trainees from the naval academies of foreign countries are taking part in the event.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2705923.ece

Aslesh

December 11th, 2011, 04:23 PM

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jayadevan_c

December 12th, 2011, 01:05 PM

The article describes the efficiency, devotion, discipline and keenness of Indian army in doing things.

അപൂര്*വമായ ഒരു കാഴ്ചയായിരുന്നു അത്. സൈന്യത്തോട് അല്പം ഭയപ്പാടോടെ സ്വയം അകലം പാലിച്ചിരുന്ന ഒരു ജനതയാകെ കരുത്തും ആവേശവും സമ്മേളിച്ച സൈനികരുടെ അഭ്യാസപ്രകടനം കാണാനായി ഒഴുകിയെത്തിയത് പുതിയ കാഴ്ചയായി. ആരുടെയും ആഹ്വാനമില്ലാതെ, സ്ത്രീകളും കുട്ടികളും ഉള്*പ്പെടെയുള്ള പതിനായിരങ്ങള്* ശനിയാഴ്ച കണ്ണൂര്* ജവഹര്* സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിലേക്ക് ഒഴുകുകയായിരുന്നു. സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിനകത്ത് കയറിപ്പറ്റിയവരെക്കാളേറെപ്പേര്* നിരാശരായി പുറത്തുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. പോലീസ്*മൈതാനിയില്* വിന്യസിച്ച സൈന്യത്തിന്റെ ആയുധശേഷിയും ആകാശത്തുനിന്ന് പറന്നിറങ്ങിയ സൈനികരെയുമൊക്കെ കണ്ട് അവരും വിസ്മയംകൊണ്ടു.

കണ്ണൂരില്* സൈന്യത്തിന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യം പുതിയ കാര്യമല്ല. പ്രാദേശിക വികാരംകൊണ്ട് ടെറിട്ടോറിയല്* ആര്*മി അവരുടെ സുഹൃത്തുക്കളാണെങ്കില്* അത്രയും അടുപ്പം ഡി.എസ്.സി. സെന്ററിനോട് ജനം കാണിച്ചിരുന്നില്ല. ഏഴിമലയിലെ നാവിക അക്കാദമികൂടി യാഥാര്*ഥ്യമായതോടെ കണ്ണൂര്* സൈനിക ഭൂപടത്തിലെ പ്രധാന കേന്ദ്രമായി. അതിന്റെയൊക്കെ ഭാഗമായാണ് ഡി.എസ്.സി. സെന്ററിന്റെ നേതൃത്വത്തില്* കണ്ണൂരില്* ആദ്യമായി ആര്*മി മേള അരങ്ങേറിയത്. രാഷ്ട്രീയ പ്രസ്ഥാനങ്ങളുടെ ശക്തിപ്രകടനങ്ങള്*ക്ക് മാത്രം സാക്ഷ്യംവഹിച്ചിരുന്ന കണ്ണൂര്* നഗരത്തിനും പൗരാവലിക്കും അതാകട്ടെ പുതിയ അനുഭവമായി.

ആര്*മി മേളയ്ക്ക് ദിവസങ്ങള്* മുമ്പുതന്നെ നഗരത്തിലെങ്ങും സൈന്യത്തിന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യം പല രീതിയിലും അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നു. കാടുപിടിച്ചുകിടന്നിരുന്ന നഗരസഭയുടെ ജവഹര്* സ്റ്റേഡിയം വൃത്തിയാക്കി നവീകരിക്കുകയായിരുന്നു സൈന്യം ആദ്യം ചെയ്തത്. നഗരസഭാധികൃതരുടെകൂടി അപേക്ഷ പരിഗണിച്ച് നൂറ്റമ്പതിലേറെ സൈനികര്* നഗരത്തിന്റെ തെരുവുകളാകെ വൃത്തിയാക്കിയപ്പോള്* പതിവ് 'ശുചീകരണ'ത്തിന്റെ പൊള്ളത്തരം പ്രകടമായി. മുക്കും മൂലയും വൃത്തിയാക്കിയാണ് സൈനിര്* ബാരക്കിലേക്ക് മടങ്ങിയത്.

ആര്*മി മേളയില്* ഇന്ത്യയുടെ വിവിധ ഭാഗങ്ങളില്*നിന്നെത്തിയ സൈനികരാണ് അഭ്യാസമുറകള്* കാഴ്ചവെച്ചത്. സാഹസികതയും ധീരതയും ആത്മാര്*ഥതയുമൊക്കെ ഇഴചേര്*ന്നുകിടന്നതായിരുന്നു ഓരോ അഭ്യാസമുറയും. സൈന്യത്തിന്റെ അച്ചടക്കവും കര്*ത്തവ്യ നിര്*വഹണത്തിലെ ശുഷ്*കാന്തിയുമൊക്കെ അവിടെ പ്രകടമായി. ഇത്രയും വലിയ ജനക്കൂട്ടത്തെ നിയന്ത്രിച്ചുനിര്*ത്താനും മേള ഗംഭീരമാക്കാനുമൊക്കെ പട്ടാളത്തിനൊപ്പം അണിചേര്*ന്ന പോലീസിന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യവും വിലപ്പെട്ടതുതന്നെയായി. മേളയിലെ അഭ്യാസപ്രകടനത്തോടൊപ്പംതന്നെ മേളയ്ക്ക് മുന്നോടിയായി സൈനികര്* നടത്തിയ ശുചീകരണം ഉള്*പ്പെടെയുള്ള പ്രവര്*ത്തനങ്ങളും നഗരം എന്നും ഓര്*ക്കും. 'എന്തെങ്കിലും കാട്ടിക്കൂട്ട'ലായിരുന്നില്ല സൈനികര്* മേളയ്ക്കുവേണ്ടി നടത്തിയ ഒരുക്കങ്ങള്*. നമുക്ക് പഠിക്കാന്* ഒട്ടേറെ പാഠങ്ങളും ഇതുവഴി അവര്* നല്*കുകയായിരുന്നു.

ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ഐക്യവും അഖണ്ഡതയും കാത്തുസൂക്ഷിക്കുന്ന കര്*ത്തവ്യത്തിനിടയില്* അവശരായവരും പരിക്കേറ്റവരുമായ ഒട്ടേറെ ധീര ജവാന്മാരെ ആദരിക്കാനും ഈ മേളയില്* സൈന്യത്തിന്റെ തലപ്പത്തുള്ളവര്* മറന്നില്ല. മലബാര്* മേഖലയിലെ മുന്നൂറ്റമ്പതോളംപേരെയാണ് ഇങ്ങനെ പ്രത്യേകം ക്ഷണിച്ച് മേളയില്* കൊണ്ടുവന്നത്. ഓരോ ആളെയും സൈനികര്* എത്രമാത്രം സ്*നേഹത്തോടും ആദരവോടുംകൂടിയാണ് ഇവിടെ സ്വീകരിച്ച് കൊണ്ടുവന്നത് എന്നതും നമുക്കൊരു പാഠമാണ്. മുഖ്യധാരയില്*നിന്ന് മാറിയാല്* ഒറ്റപ്പെട്ടുപോകുന്ന ആധുനികകാലത്തെ പുതിയ സംസ്*കാരത്തിന് സൈന്യംതന്നെ അവരുടെ ഭാഷയില്* മറുപടി നല്*കുകയായിരുന്നു. സ്*കൂട്ടര്* മുതല്* തയ്യല്*യന്ത്രങ്ങള്*വരെ നല്*കി അവരെ പുതിയ ജീവിതത്തിലേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുവരാനുള്ള ശ്രമത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമായിരുന്നു അതെല്ലാം. പെന്*ഷന്* സംബന്ധമായ പ്രശ്*നങ്ങള്*ക്കും കുറേ പരിഹാരമുണ്ടായി. സേനയില്*നിന്ന് വിട്ടുപോയാലും സൈന്യം അവരെ ഓര്*ക്കുന്നു എന്നതിന്റെ സൂചനകളായിരുന്നു അതെല്ലാം. കണ്ണൂരിന് അതും ഒരു പുതിയ പാഠമായി.

സൈന്യത്തോട് ആദരവും ആരാധനയും വളര്*ത്താന്* ആര്*മി മേളയുടെ ഭാഗമായുള്ള ഓരോ ചടങ്ങിനും കഴിഞ്ഞു. കേവലമായ അഭ്യാസപ്രകടനത്തിനും അപ്പുറം ഇത്തരം അനുഭവങ്ങള്*കൂടി സൃഷ്ടിക്കാന്*തന്നെയാവണം ആര്*മി മേളകൊണ്ട് സംഘാടകര്* ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ടതും. ഏതായാലും ആ ലക്ഷ്യം അതിന്റെ പൂര്*ണ അര്*ഥത്തില്*ത്തന്നെ വിജയിച്ചു എന്ന് സംഘാടകര്*ക്ക് അഭിമാനിക്കാം. സൈന്യത്തോടുള്ള ആരാധന ചിലപ്പോഴെങ്കിലും അതിരുവിട്ടത് ചെറിയ പ്രശ്*നങ്ങള്*ക്കും കാരണമായി. എങ്കിലും സംയമനത്തിന്റെ ഭാഷ എല്ലായിടത്തും കാണാമായിരുന്നു. ഈ മേള കണ്ണൂരിന് എന്നെന്നും ഓര്*ക്കാനുള്ളതാവുന്നു. അതിന്റെ വലിയൊരു അവകാശിയാകട്ടെ, പ്രതിരോധ മന്ത്രി എ.കെ. ആന്റണിയാണുതാനും. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെകൂടി താത്പര്യപ്രകാരമാണ് ആര്*മി മേളയ്ക്ക് കണ്ണൂര്* വേദിയായത്.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1331300-local_news-kannur.html

Aslesh

December 12th, 2011, 04:21 PM

Army Mela photos from Mathrubhumi

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Aslesh

December 13th, 2011, 05:49 AM

Indigenous products on display at Swadeshi fete

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An 11-day Swadeshi festival, featuring an array of indigenous products, and training programmes for promoting the production and use of Swadeshi products, began here on Monday.

The festival being organised by the Gandhi Centre for Rural Development (GCRD) in association with the Payyannur Yuva Vikas Kendra was inaugurated by Agriculture Minister K.P. Mohanan at the Mahatma Mandiram here.

The festival includes exhibition of home-made products, training programmes, and seminars on various aspects of Swadeshi philosophy.

Apart from food products, including squash, syrup, jam and so on, soap products, liquid soap, hair oil, shampoo, incense sticks, candles, and herbal and Ayurvedic items are available.

According to the organisers, the festival is organised with the aim of popularising the Swadeshi concept, which would help people escape economic dependence on external market forces and assist rural community to attain economic self-reliance. The exhibition of the products is also meant to give first-hand information to the people of the Swadeshi philosophy, they said.

The major attraction of the festival is training programmes in the manufacture of consumer products. Training will be imparted in jewellery making (December 12-14); soap making (December 15-17); fabric and glass painting (December 18-20); and consumer products making (December 21 and 22).
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2710765.ece

Aslesh

December 21st, 2011, 06:56 PM

Agro-industrial fair in Kannur

To provide marketing facilities to small and micro units in the district
A fair of agricultural and industrial products made by small entrepreneurs in the district will be organised here from December 22 to January 1 by the district panchayat in connection with Christmas as part of its scheme to provide marketing facilities to small and micro units in the district.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Tuesday, district panchayat president K.A. Sarala said that Rural Development Minister K.C. Joseph would inaugurate the fair at the Police Maidan at 2 p.m. on Thursday. She said that such fairs organised during festival seasons were among the major welfare schemes being implemented by the panchayats to help small entrepreneurs who were not equipped to compete with big manufacturing companies.

Quality products

Mr. Sarala said that such fairs had to a certain extent been able to check cheap and poor quality products including Chinese items being sold in the market in large numbers. The festival season fairs had emerged as a source of hope for small entrepreneurs, she added.

As many as 96 stalls would be arranged at the fair. The anticipated sales turnover from the fair is Rs.1 crore.

The products of Kudumbasree units, women's industrial units, industrial cooperative societies, Regional Agro-Industrial Development Co-operative of Kerala Ltd., Kerala State Rubber Co-operative Ltd., Kerala Soaps and units under the Fisheries Department and Agricultural Department as well other small entrepreneurs would be on sale at the stalls.

The items to be marketed in the fair would include dress materials, curry powder, pickles, soaps, seeds, planting materials, earthenware, and Ayurveda products.

She said the district panchayat had allocated Rs.21 lakh in the district panchayat's annual plan for 2011-12 for holding the fairs during Onam, Ramzan, Christmas, New Year, and Vishu seasons. The District Industries Centre was in charge of holding the fair, she added.
96 stalls will be set up at the fair
K.C. Joseph to open fair on Thursday
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2733812.ece

Aslesh

December 22nd, 2011, 08:50 AM

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Latheesh_r

December 22nd, 2011, 09:09 AM

that sounds good and affordable too!!

Coconut bay!! nice name, is it a resort?

Aslesh

December 31st, 2011, 09:24 AM

Kannur band rocks with Sanskrit

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Can you imagine an ancient Sanskrit scripture presented as a heavy metal rock song? This is exactly what Kannur-based band, The Down Troddence, popularly known as TDT has done with their latest single, Shiva.

It features Sanskrit lyrics taken from the traditional Theyyam Thottam Paattu, which marks the beginning of a Theyyam performance and it is believed that the performer of the ritual will be possessed by divine spirits.

“Kannur is known for this art form. We have been listening to these myths from our childhood. We wanted to incorporate our culture into our music,” says Munz, vocalist of the band. The song retells the mesmerising story of Ravana’s penance for Lord Shiva’s blessings. Angered by Shiva’s refusal to respond to his devotion, Ravana plays the shloka featured in the band’s song using a veena made of his intestines.

TDT owes its name to the roots that bind them to Kerala. They were inspired by the incarnation of Shiva as Pulayan, or the downtrodden one, who appeared to test Sree Shankaracharya’s knowledge while he was going to ascend the Sarwanjha Peedham or throne of knowledge.

This is the story that is behind , a tradition that flows through the veins of each of the band members, Rinoy Balan, Varun Raj, Nezer Ahmed, Munz, Ganesh Radhakrishnan and Sushin Shyam.

As a prelude to the song Shiva, the band also released an instrumental track Ortniavis (read backwards!) which sends out a simple, yet thought provoking message: “Naangale kotthiyaalum onnalle chora, neengale kotthyalum onnalle chora?” which translates to, “irrespective of who is cut, you or me, the colour of our blood will be the same.”

The video for Shiva has had more than 38,000 views on YouTube and is testament to the fact that The Down Troddence is a force to be reckoned with. Malayalis can get a taste of their music on New Year’s Eve when the band that holds Kannur so dear to their heart performs in their hometown for the first time since the band’s formation in 2007.

The band is excited about playing at home and is overwhelmed by the positive response it received for Beach Blackout, the upcoming show.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/kannur-band-rocks-sanskrit-590

Aslesh

December 31st, 2011, 09:31 AM

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December 31st, 2011, 09:31 AM

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jayadevan_c

January 7th, 2012, 11:30 AM

An entrance aesthetically designed with bamboo and palm leaves is the first draw. A bigger surprise is the agricultural produce, larger than normal, neatly stacked inside the hall at Polika, the food and agriculture expo.

Agro products from all over Kannur and Kasaragod districts are displayed in around 250 stalls at the expo which is on at Town Square here. The event is being organised by the Thalassery Social Service Society (TSSS), the Agricultural Department and Jeevass, Kasaragod.

A 78-kg tapioca stands out among areca nuts, ginger, and yams of different sizes. Varieties of fruits and allied products such as pickles, jams, squash, syrups and ready-to-cook food products are on sale. Forty items have been made of jackfruit alone.

There are separate stalls for milk and milk products, fisheries, and animal husbandry. Machines used for ploughing, tilling, and harvesting provide the interested visitor with a comprehensive knowledge about farming.

“Polika, which is being conducted for the third consecutive year, aims at providing a platform for farmers to sell their produce. The public too is encouraged to return to the nature for a balanced life,” said Fr. Mani Melvattom, director, TSSS. It also conveyed the necessity of employing bio-fertilizers for reaping healthy harvests, he added.

A national seminar organised in connection with the expo on ‘food sovereignty and processing of food and natural products' was inaugurated by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here on Thursday. The fair will be on till January 8.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2782156.ece

Aslesh

January 20th, 2012, 06:47 AM

Farewell to INA Commandant

Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal will be posted to New Delhi

Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal handed over charge as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA), at a ceremony held at the academy here on Thursday.

At the farewell ceremony, service personnel and trainees bid adieu to the Commandant who reviewed the ceremonial parade, followed by the pulling-out ceremony.

Vice Admiral Thapliyal, after a tenure of two years and five months as the INA Commandant, will take over as Chief of Personnel at the Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy), New Delhi.

A press release issued by the INA said Vice Admiral Thapliyal was instrumental in setting up training facilities and infrastructure at the academy. The trainee strength had risen from 240 to the current 750 during his tenure. Various facilities such as waterman-ship training centre, baffle range, interim equitation lines, naval hospital, engineering labs, and language labs were also established in the period. The academy saw many new facets of training being explored and implemented such as institutionalising of Admirals Cup, an international sailing regatta conducted at the INA every year; visits by Indian and foreign delegates; and various exchange programmes with friendly foreign navies.

The largest-ever batch of 240 officer trainees, including 70 women trainees, completed their naval orientation course under the aegis of Mr. Thapliyal in December last. He also steered the INA in conceptualising and planning the academy's second phase, which was recently accorded approval by the Union government, the release said.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2816389.ece

Aslesh

January 25th, 2012, 07:52 AM

Azhikode’s last rites to begin at 11 a.m.

Kannur: The last rites of writer and critic Sukumar Azhikode will be held at Payyambalam at 11 a.m. with full state honours.

His mortal remains were brought here Tuesday night.

His body will remain at the Kannur Town Hall till 11 a.m. for the public to pay last respects.

Azhikode had dominated Kerala's cultural scene as a literary critic, orator, academician and journalist for over five decades. He died at a Amala Cancer Centre at Thrissur Tuesday.

A bachelor, Azhikode (86), had been undergoing treatment for cancer for the last few weeks at the hospital.
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Sagard

January 25th, 2012, 02:19 PM

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Aslesh

January 26th, 2012, 07:57 AM

Kannur Bids Adieu to Sukumar Azhikode
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Aslesh

January 26th, 2012, 07:59 AM

Tearful farewell to Azhikode

KANNUR: Sukumar Azhikode was given a tearful farewell by the people here on Wednesday. The body was consigned to flames on the historic Payyambalam beach. Rajesh and Manoj, the nephews of Azhikode, and Suresh, the car driver and constant companion of Azhikode, lit the funeral pyre. The funeral pyre had been kept ready just opposite to the memorials of a row of communist leaders including E K Nayanar.
The body was brought in a procession from the Town Square where it was kept for the public to pay homage from 7.45 am. The cortege was led by politicians and some of the close relatives of Azhikode. Earlier, hundreds of people from different walks of life including politicians, writers and his admirers had turned up to have a last look of him when his body was placed at the Tows Square. The body was kept at the Mahatma Mandiram after it was brought from Thrissur on Tuesday night.
The cremation took place with state honours, sans the ritualistic firing of shots in the sky by cops.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tearful-farewell-to-azhikode/224329-60-116.html

Aslesh

February 10th, 2012, 10:27 AM

Ghazal evening in Kannur today

Ghazal singer Jitesh Sundaram will offer tributes to Jagjit Singh by singing at a programme organised by the Lions Club of Kannur at the Mascot Paradise auditorium here on Friday.

Mr. Sundaram, a disciple of ghazal singer Anup Jalota, had associated with artists like Pankaj Udhas, Ghulam Ali, and Jagjit Singh.

He had rendered a song in the 2002 Malayalam movie Megha malhar. His recent work in Malayalam was ‘Ennumeeshwaram,' a ghazal album with Pankaj Udhas and Anup Jalota.

The singer would be accompanied by Iqbal Warsi on the Violin, Nikhil Ram on the Flute, Rajesh Bhagwat on the Tabla, and Raghavendra on the rhythm pad, club president P. Balan said at a press meet here on Thursday.

The two-hour event would be for an invited audience as part of the club's family meeting.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2877670.ece

Aslesh

February 11th, 2012, 09:23 AM

25,000 people to form national flag

Commemorating the centenary year of the national anthem, nearly 25,000 people from educational institutions, clubs, self-help groups and other organisations in the town will convene at Jawahar Stadium here on Saturday to join what they claim to be the largest human formation of the national flag.

The programme titled ‘Indian Heartbeats' is jointly organised by the Aerocis College of Aviation and Management Studies and Calicut Institutions. The event that starts at 9 a.m. will be attended by Union and State ministers, MLAs, MPs, and cultural activists, a press release issued here said.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2881719.ece

Aslesh

February 11th, 2012, 09:27 AM

Canvases with a deeper meaning

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CHANGING TIMES:The series titled ‘Evolution' at a painting exhibition by artist P. Mohan, being held at the Teachers' Training Institute in Kannur. The exhibition that began on Friday will be on till February 14.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2881711.ece

Aslesh

February 11th, 2012, 09:27 AM

Diamond expo

A mega diamond expo by the Francis Alukkas group began at Hotel Royal Omars here on Friday. According to a press release, there would be exclusive offers, including 10 per cent gross discount on diamond jewellery, 100 per cent buy-back guarantee, lifetime maintenance guarantee, and privilege card membership, at the show. Gold ornaments could be exchanged for diamond jewellery at the expo, which will be on till February 14. – A Correspondent
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2881719.ece

jayadevan_c

February 11th, 2012, 12:05 PM

Kannur to host meet on biological sciences

Scientists, students, engineers, and entrepreneurs from across the world will discuss the recent advances in biological sciences at International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences (ICABS) to be organised by the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology and the Inter University Centre for Biosciences, Kannur University, on March 15, 16, and 17.

The conference will provide a platform for interaction and future collaboration between scientists and experts in various disciplines like industrial and environmental biotechnology, medical biotechnology, food and agricultural biotechnology, and cell and molecular biology. For details of the conference, visit www.icabs.org

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2881708.ece

Aslesh

February 12th, 2012, 08:43 AM

Caught in a spell cast by ghazals

Ghazal-lovers in the town spent a tranquil evening in an unnoticed corner of a large hall listening to a live music concert on Friday.

The ghazal night by Jithesh Sundaram in glowing memory of the late Jagjit Singh was organised by the Lions Club of Kannur.

Ably supported by Iqbal Warsi on violin, Nikhil Ram on flute, Rajesh Bhagwat on tabla, and Raghavendra on rhythm pad, the evening rendered a mood of elation.

Drifting to Jugalbandi at various occasions, the soul-stirring numbers such as ‘Chupke chupke raat din,' ‘Hoton se,' ‘Lazzat-e-gham bada dijiye,' and ‘Rangat teri zulfen' were sung with élan. The two-hours-and-a-half musical extravaganza uplifted the mood of the audience from one of impassiveness to exultation.

Taking the listener into a trance were the smooth shift in numbers, from ‘Hoton se choolon tum,' ‘Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho,' and to ‘Tum ko dekha to yeh khayal aaya,' all immortalised by Jagjit Singh.

Blending the flow meticulously with ‘Suhaag raat hein,' the ‘antara' (Anupallavi) of ‘Kabhi kabhi mere dil mein' from the movie Silsila the singer crafted a musical transition.

Experiments galore

More such experiments followed with the slow shift from ‘Socha nahin acha bura' by Jagjit singh to film numbers like ‘Jo waada kiya woh' and ‘Sau saal pehle'. A medley was also presented with ‘Lazzat -e-gham bada dijiye' and the popular qawwali ‘Jhoom barabar jhoom sharabi' with equal flair. The fine nuances of violin could not be any better when supplemented with the lines ‘Paimane ka dil toot jaye' from ‘Rangat teri zulfen' penned by Naseem Akhtar, as ‘Sone jaise roop hain tera' brought out the best in tabla.

Evoking melancholy, love, and longing, the ghazal night turned out to be a soothing and captivating experience all at the same time.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2884946.ece

Aslesh

February 17th, 2012, 10:13 AM

Pazhassi memorial to come up in Mattannur

KANNUR: If everything goes well, the district will soon have a museum along with a memorial for Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the legendary ruler of Malabar. The family members of the Pazhassi royal family have agreed to handover the ancestral home, Pazhassi Padinjare Kovilakam, in Mattannur to the state government.

A ministerial level meeting to be held on February 18 will explore the possibility of developing the house as a memorial and museum.

Minister of state for home affairs Mullappally Ramachandran will inaugurate the meeting.

"The history of Pazhassi Raja is the history of resistance against imperialist forces. It is necessary to develop his ancestral home as a memorial," said P K Ravivarma Raja, a member of Pazhassi family and Pazhassi Raja Charitable Trust in a press meet on Thursday. The present ancestral home was built after the British destroyed the earlier one following the siege in 1805, which resulted in the death of Pazhassi Raja.

Though the Mattannur municipality had started the construction of a memorial at Pazhassi nearly five years ago, the work could not be completed. As of now, the only memorial is the Pazhassi Raja tomb in Mananthavady, Wayanad. "This is a great monument, which has some historic importance and it should be preserved by the state government," said K Bhaskaran Master, the vice-chairman of Mattannur municipality, who is also associated with the trust.

Though a project was submitted to the previous LDF government, which had also announced that the Kovilakam would be taken over by the department of tourism, it didn't take off due to technical reasons including the lack of interest on the part of the Pazhassi family.

The trust members have demanded that the upcoming Kannur airport be named after Pazhassi Raja.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Pazhassi-memorial-to-come-up-in-Mattannur/articleshow/11920136.cms

madrasi7777

February 22nd, 2012, 12:45 PM

Was going through this forum and I am impressed with the things which are happening in Kannur. What Kannur needs is 1 or 2 star hotels so that guests attending seminars, conferences, art festivals etc can have a comfortable stay. A medium sized conference centre would also do good for mid sized ctiy like Kannur.

nikhilkk

February 26th, 2012, 03:08 PM

Dubai: Dunes Cuisine Kannur Veerans lived up to their name — which in Malayalam means ‘brave warriors' — to beat Trotters Wayanad Highlanders and lift the inaugural Capital Kerala Premier League trophy.

Kannur bowled out Wayanad for 88 and, despite losing five wickets, kept their nerve to reach the target with ten balls to spare at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval on Friday night.

It was a spectacular finish to one of the finest tournaments ever held in UAE domestic cricket, with thousands turning out for the absorbing final.

Kannur skipper C.T.K. Masoud showed the way with a brilliant opening spell.

Aslesh

February 28th, 2012, 06:35 AM

New Commandant assumes office at INA
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Vice-Admiral Pradeep Chauhan assumed office as the new Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala here on Monday.

He replaces Vice-Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, posted as the Chief of Personnel of the Navy. He reviewed the ceremonial guard and parade held at the academy in connection with his assuming the office in the morning.

Vice-Admiral Chauhan has over 35 years of experience, a mix of operational and staff appointments, an official press release issued by the INA said here.

An alumnus of the premier National Defence Academy at Khadakvasla, Defence Services Staff College at Wellington in the Nilgiris, Naval War College at Karanja in Mumbai, and the National Defence College in New Delhi, his surface commands range from patrol vessels, latest guided-missile Corvette vessels, frigates, and aircraft carrier INS Viraat.

The release said he had been instrumental in the conceptualisation and setting up of the Mauritius National Coast Guard and was its first Commandant.

Vice-Admiral Chauhan's staff appointments include Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College and Principal Director at the Directorate of Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.

On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral, he was entrusted with the task of setting up of a new and vibrant organisational structure, which, over the years, had given an impetus to both naval foreign cooperation and intelligence, the release added.

He was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral in February 2009. Before this assignment, he was Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command.

He is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal, the release added.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2940610.ece

jayadevan_c

February 29th, 2012, 05:11 PM

Inauguration of Akashavani Utsav of AIR-Kerala stations will be held at Kannur tomorrow

nikhilkk

March 3rd, 2012, 07:34 PM

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nikhilkk

March 5th, 2012, 07:03 PM

Inter Squadron Cross Country Championship at Ezhimala
PTI | 06:03 PM,Mar 04,2012

Ezhimala (Kannur), Mar 4 (PTI): A total of 614 trainees of Indian Naval Academy here participated in the Inter Squadron cross country championship for Spring Term 2012 here today. The event was flagged off by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, Commandant of Indian Naval Academy, a release from INA said here. The trainees from the INA's four squadrons ran a 12 km course across the varied terrain of Ezhimala. Those who spent less than six months in INA covered eight km. Among the participants were 28 women trainees, for whom the distance was six km. Angre Squadron emerged as champion Squadron. Cadet Sudhir Tomer from Marakkar Squadron secured the first position clocking 39 minutes and 40 seconds,it said. Among women trainees Assistant Commandant Deepika Rathore came first, timing 25 minutes and 56 seconds. Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan presented the trophies and individual prizes to the winners. Chauhan, who spoke on the occasion, said cross country running is a sport which knits together skills like resolve, team spirit and physical endurance.

nikhilkk

March 5th, 2012, 07:03 PM

KANNUR: The 50-odd nurses in the Speciality Hospital here began an indefinite strike on Sunday demanding salary hike with three months' retrospective effect and better working conditions.

The agitators said that they had given enough time to the hospital management to consider their demand, but the management followed an anti-employee approach by terminating four nursing staff.

On January 18, the registered nursing staff in six hospitals in the district had given notice to the authorities for salary hike. When the managements of the other hospitals agreed to this, the institute gave hike to only a few. As many as 35 nurses didn't get the hike, they alleged.

Following this a strike notice was given on February 8, but the management promised them that their demand would be considered. On February 29, on the day the representatives of the nursing staff in various hospitals in the state were having a discussion with the health minister and labour minister in Thiruvananthapuram, four nursing staff were terminated from here, which provoked them to launch the agitation, said the striking staff.

Nearly 100 nursing staff from other hospitals in the district also joined the agitators expressing solidarity with them.

Aslesh

March 31st, 2012, 01:11 PM

A book fest is being held at Collectorate Ground. The fest has almost all reputed publishing houses in Kerala. The fest will be open till April 2nd

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Aslesh

April 8th, 2012, 01:11 PM

Folklore akademi to spread wings

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will unveil a ‘Smruthi Gopuram' of poet Cherusseri at the Kerala Folklore Akademi auditorium here on April 10.

Mr. Chandy will also inaugurate the Chirakkal T. Balakrishnan Nair memorial conference hall, B. Mahmood Ahmed, chairman of the akademi, said at a press conference here on Saturday.

Minister for Rural development K.C. Joseph will preside over the function.

After initial hiccups, the akademi is venturing into a path of research and development. National and international seminars have been organised for the coming months while a full-fledged library and archive will also be established soon.

Shows related to folklore will be held for visitors through a CD projector, which is to be installed soon. Workshops, including training sessions, in folklore will be organised by the akademi.

Mr. Ahmed said the museum would be upgraded with technical assistance from the Kerala Museum Directorate.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3292827.ece

Aslesh

April 11th, 2012, 07:50 AM

Socio-economic and caste census launched

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Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that accurate statistics are key to ensuring effective planning and implementation of schemes.

Inaugurating the State-level enumeration for the socio-economic and caste census at a function at the Collectorate Conference Hall here on Tuesday, Mr. Chandy said that planning had been given much importance in the country from the time Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru launched the first Five Year Plan. The Five Year Plans had played a decisive role in the development of the country.

He said correct statistics would make planning more relevant and yield results. Without exact figures and data, the government could not carry out programmes and forecast their future outcome.

Rural Development Minister K.C. Joseph, who presided over the function, said that enumerators had been given tablet computers to carry out their work. Referring to disputes about fixing the line that divided families below and above the poverty line, he said that lack of accurate statistics was an obstacle to the proper implementation of government schemes.

K. Sudhakaran, MP; Sunny Joseph and A.P. Abdullakutty, MLAs; District Collector Rathan Kelkar; and district panchayat president K.A. Sarala were present.

The census done under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Registrar-General of India, in association with the State governments, is meant to identify the beneficiaries of the 12th Five Year Plan projects and those for the development of urban and rural areas. Bharat Electronics Ltd. has provided the software for enumeration and tablet computers.

DPGMS launched

The Chief Minister also inaugurated the District Public Grievances Monitoring System (DPGMS). The District Collector can use this information technology tool to monitor public grievances, a press release issued at the function said. The National Informatics Centre has developed the software for the web-based application initially deployed in the Collectorate's intranet, the release said. It can be deployed over the Internet in future. The system allows entry of public grievances, issue of acknowledgement receipts, and recording of the Collector's special remarks, monitoring of status, and so on.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3302257.ece

Aslesh

April 12th, 2012, 06:23 AM

Muzhappilangad beach festival begins today

The Muzhappilangad Beach Fest, organised under the joint aegis of the Muzhappilangad village panchayat and the Muzhappilangad Service

Co-operative Bank in association with the Tourism Department and the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), will begin on Thursday.

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, MLA, will inaugurate the festival. Trade and entertainment fairs will be inaugurated District Collector Ratan Khelkar.

Cultural and entertainment programmes will be part of the festival which will conclude on April 29. The programmes include shows by the police and forest departments, amateur drama competitions, painting camp, and painting competition for children.

Traffic restriction

Vehicular movements from the national highway to the beach will be regulated during the festival days. Vehicles from Kannur should enter through the Edakkad beach road while those from Thalassery can make use of the Koodakkadavu beach road, the organisers said.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3305790.ece

Aslesh

April 16th, 2012, 07:19 AM

INA cadets put skills to test at camp

Focus on building endurance, overcoming obstacles

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The idyllic setting of the Indian Naval Academy (INA), with the hillock, the sea and the tranquil Kavvayi backwaters forming a picturesque backdrop, offers the best ambience for a four-day camp held on the campus to inculcate leadership qualities, camaraderie, and team spirit among cadets undergoing training there.

The four-day ‘outward-bound camp,' which included exercises named Rookie, Samudramanthan, Samudrasangram, and Varuna, came to a close on April 14.

As many as 633 trainees of the INA, including 26 women, participated in the camp as they went through the arduous schedule which ranged from land and river navigation in full battle gear to under-stress weapon handling. The trainees undertook a series of exercises including crossing of water obstacles, endurance marches/runs, night navigation, jungle survival, and navigation in inland waterways.

Rookie, Samudramanthan, and Samudrasangaram were aimed at testing the limits of physical and mental endurance of the trainees. Varuna was a purely maritime exercise with focus on developing rowing and sailing skills and developing the spirit of adventure in young naval cadets, a press release issued by the INA said.

The camp concluded with a campfire on the campus. The gruelling training programme did not hamper the festivity and camaraderie of the cadets as they presented a variety of entertainment and cultural programmes to mark the culmination of the camp, the release said.

Vice-Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, INA Commandant, presented trophies and individual prizes to the winners of various competitions.

Aslesh

April 17th, 2012, 07:37 AM

Muthukad uses magic for a mission

Magician Gopinath Muthukad performed here on Monday evening as part of his ‘Magic with a Mission,' an awareness campaign against consumption of alcohol and drugs. “The State-wide campaign is an initiative to sensitise the young generation to the dangers of liquor, drugs and tobacco,” the magician said.

The campaign was launched in Ernakulam district and was being extended to other districts as directed by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, he said. The two-hour-long show was staged in association with the State Bank of Travancore, Excise Department, and Information and Public Relations Department at Dinesh Auditorium here.

The programme had already been held in Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Kasaragod, and would be staged in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts in April and Thrissur, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Idukki, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram in May.

‘Magic with a Mission' aims at creating awareness on ill effects of drug, liquor addiction.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3322579.ece

Aslesh

April 23rd, 2012, 07:25 AM

Midnight gathering of women

The Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP) will organise ‘Pathira Penkoottayma,' a midnight gathering of women, at the Town Square here on Tuesday to mobilise public opinion against gender discrimination.

Programme convener Kamala Surendran said here that the programme was organised to draw attention to the discrimination and atrocities against women in society. Though women were active in professional fields, they were experiencing restrictions on their freedom of mobility, especially in the late hours. Atrocities against women were on the increase in the State, she said.

Cultural programmes, debates and film shows would be held as part of the programme. Women activists K.K. Shylaja, K. Ajitha and Suma Balakrishnan would take part.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3344068.ece

Aslesh

April 23rd, 2012, 07:38 AM

Heavy rush for Muzhappilangad Beach Fest
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Aslesh

May 5th, 2012, 05:26 AM

NIFT students showcase their creations

23 BF.Tech and 29 B.Des students pass out of Mangattuparamba campus

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TRENDY:A student of the National Institute of Fashion Technology-Kannur displaying her creation at the Chamber Hall in Kannur on Friday.

Budding professionals in the fashion world displayed their creative innovations in design reflecting changing scenario and tastes in garmenting and home décor as they presented their projects prepared as part of their courses adapting inputs from the fashion industry.

Creativity of each of the 23 Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BF.Tech) and 29 Bachelor of Textile Design (B.Des) students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology-Kannur (NIFT-Kannur) was on display at the Chamber Hall here as the final year students were passing out after completing their four-year courses on the NIFT campus at Mangattuparamba.

While the BF.Tech students made presentations of their conceptual understanding of apparel manufacturing focussing on garmenting technology, the B.Des students displayed their physical design projects that mirrored the demands in the export and domestic sectors of the apparel and home fashion industry.

The presentation and exhibition gave a glimpse of what is happening in the fashion business, innovations, adaptations and forecasts of changing tastes in domestic and export markets.

The industry provided inputs and suggested areas to be focussed and the students came out with their own innovative findings.

Garmenting sector

“The garmenting sector that requires huge innovation is the beneficiary of the creative inputs of these students,” said Rajesh Kumar Jha, Assistant Professor in the Fashion Technology Department of NIFT here. He said that BF.Tech students focussed on production, software development, merchandising, and quality to keep in sync with the latest practices in the field of garmenting worldwide.

They were equipped to offer technical solutions to the industry, he said adding that some projects were selected as best commercially viable, most innovative, and best graduation ones.

Independent work

The final-year B.Des students, who are to work independently for export houses, gave emphasis on professional inputs in design and development of textiles and raw material.

Pallavi Patke, B.Des student, who exhibited her project featuring German home décor, said she prepared the project in consultation with a textile design firm. Only the design that the buyer accepted would be printed, she said.

“The B.Des students are working in real time in the fashion field,” said Srikanth Gella, Assistant Professor of Textile Design.

He said that textile design was a strategic value-addition that could help fashion business.

Placement

According to NIFT-Kannur authorities, while all the first batch of BF.Tech students who were passing out got placements in different parts of the country, 60 per cent of the final year B.Des students were offered placements.

There are total 250 students studying in the institution now.

The exhibition and presentation were held here under the aegis of the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce and the Kerala Textile Export Organisation.

Aslesh

August 14th, 2012, 09:48 AM

Onam-Ramzan expo begins

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An Onam-Ramzan mela, organised by the Handicraft Development Corporation (HDC), was inaugurated by municipal chairperson M.C. Sreeja at the Kairali showroom near Mahatma Mandir on Monday.

The expo is being held as part of the expo, being organised across the State. Handicraft and eco-friendly items ranging from ‘Aranmula’ mirrors, wooden carvings and statues, cloth materials, sandalwood oils and soaps, bamboo furniture and paintings, and stone-studded Hyderabadi ornaments are on display at the mela.

The expo will be on till August 28. All items will have a 10 per cent discount and the mela will be open between 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The shop will be open on all holidays till Onam, according to a release.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3767982.ece

jayadevan_c

September 4th, 2012, 06:36 PM

BSNL all India cultural meet in Kannur from 5th Sept to 7th Sept.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1806649-local_news-Kannur-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D.html

Aslesh

September 22nd, 2012, 11:51 AM

International horticulture expo begins in Kannur

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A large number of stalls featuring a variety of agricultural and horticultural products, farming equipment, and machinery has been put up at the 2nd International Horti Expo that began at the police grounds here on Friday.

Inaugurating the expo, Minister for Agriculture K.P. Mohanan said it was imperative to bring about a change in the attitude of the State which depended on its neighbours for its sustenance. More and more people were venturing into farming as part of self-help groups and Kudumbasree units, and this could be counted as a positive development, he said.

Mr. Mohanan said that by 2015, Kerala would become a State that largely took up organic farming. As many as 29 warehouses with cold-storage facilities would be started across the State. As many as 27 agro-related projects had been approved at the Emerging Kerala summit. A.P. Abdullakkutty, MLA, presided over the inaugural session. K. Sudhakaran, MP; district panchayat president K.A. Sarala; and municipal chairperson M.C. Sreeja were present.

The expo has on display an array of products from across the country, along with those from nations such as Norway, Israel, and the Netherlands.

Anthurium and gerbera plants, seeds of various vegetables from the Netherlands, and greenhouse covering sheets from Israel are some of the products that will interest visitors.

A wide range of products has also been put up by many Union and State government institutions, apart from a host of private firms. The National Horticulture Board has put up an awareness stall for farmers, along with a host of products brought out by its beneficiaries, board officials say. Honey products have been displayed by Kerala State Horticultural Products Development Corporation Ltd. (Horticorp). Vegetable carving by the State Horticulture Mission, Tamil Nadu, and the unique carpet of pulses, grains, vegetables, and fruits arranged by the Kerala State Horticulture Mission are worth having a dekko.

Stalls by the Kerala Kerakarshaka Sahakarana Federation (Kerafed), Kerala Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Agmark, Department of Soil Conservation, Coir Board, Spices Board, and Rubber Board are part of the expo.

Nearly 30 models on display under the theme ‘Samrudha Keralam’ as part of the five-day event depict slices from the State’s cultural and farming past.

An array of products from across the country and abroad are on display at the exhibition.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3925189.ece

Aslesh

September 22nd, 2012, 11:56 AM

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Aslesh

September 22nd, 2012, 11:57 AM

Susmitha Banerjee to perform on campuses

The Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Among Youth (SPIC MACAY) will organise Kathak performance by danseuse Susmitha Banerjee in colleges and schools in the district.

A press release issued by the organisers here on Friday said the programme would begin at the Payyannur College on September 24. On the same day, Ms. Banerjee would perform at the Co-operative Arts and Science College at Pazhayangadi.

She would perform at Kendriya Vidyalaya at Payyannur, Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala on September 25; Pazhassiraja NSS College, Mattannur, and Indira Gandhi Public School, Mambaram, on September 26; Kendriya Vidyalaya and College of Commerce, Kannur, on September 27; and Don Bosco College, Angadikkadavu and Nirmalagiri College, Koothuparamba on September 28.

Her dance tour would conclude at a programme to be hosted by the Mahe chapter of SPIC MACAY at Malayala Kalagramam at New Mahe on September 29.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3925184.ece

esmerlda

October 4th, 2012, 09:41 AM

Hi friend..,
In my opinion the Kannur life is very good and very attractive.Because,the tourism potential for Kannur district is high.The district itself, which shares much of this natural splendour, has been a key contributor to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of the state. In addition, Kannur also enjoys the credit of having been the cradle of many a colourful folk art and folk music.

Aslesh

October 23rd, 2012, 10:07 AM

Maradona reached Kannur
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Aslesh

October 23rd, 2012, 11:19 AM

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Aslesh

October 23rd, 2012, 01:24 PM

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Aslesh

October 23rd, 2012, 02:15 PM

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Aslesh

October 23rd, 2012, 04:10 PM

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RajeshVR

October 23rd, 2012, 05:48 PM

^^
Aslesh,
I too join with your excitement. :cheers:

Aslesh

October 27th, 2012, 07:58 AM

Now, Malabar Freedom chapatis from Kannur prison

KANNUR: Following the path taken by other central prisons in the state, the Kannur central prison is also venturing into business with the launch of chapati and curry under the brand name 'Malabar Freedom'.

"The chapati and curry marketed by the central prisons in Viyyur and Poojapura and the Kozhikode district jail have got wide acceptance because of its the quality. This inspired us to launch the venture here as well," said jail superintendent Sam Thankayyan at a media briefing to demonstrate the working of the chapati-making unit in the prison, on Friday.

He said cine actor Sanusha would inaugurate the marketing of the chapati and curry on Saturday. Municipal chairperson M C Sreeja will receive the first packet.

Nearly 80,000 chapatis are marketed by the jails in the state everyday, with Poojapura selling half the number and Viyyur the rest.

"We will be able to sell around 10,000 chapatis a day. They would be sold at Rs 2 a piece, with egg curry or vegetable curry which would cost Rs 10 each," he said.

"Though the market price is Rs 5 to Rs 7 a piece, we can sell a chapatti for Rs 2 because of the cheap labour we have," said welfare officer Mukesh K V. "We selected the name 'freedom' because that is what everyone in the jail dreams of," he added. He said the catch-line would be 'Taste the Freedom'.

He said the jail department in the state had now become a revenue-generating entity and that in the coming days jails would generate more revenue. Last year alone, jails made a profit of around Rs 3.5 crore.

"Since Kannur has a great tradition of baking, we are also exploring the possibility of manufacturing bakery products like cookies and cake here," said Mukesh.

"We are also planning to procure poultry from the open jail in Cheemeni and market chicken curry as well," he added.

"The mechanized kneading and chapati-making unit, that can make up to 2,000 chapatis an hour, costs Rs 2.40 lakh. Prison inmates are yet to master the process, hence they are a bit slow. However, they manage to make more than 1,000 chapatis in three hours, and we expect the output to increase in the coming days," said an official.

"Apart from retail sales of a packet of 10 chapatis, we will also accept bulk orders," he said. A special outlet has been set up outside the jail for this. It will function from 8am to 6pm.

Aslesh

October 28th, 2012, 07:47 AM

Jawahar Municipal Stadium in shambles

KANNUR: When football legend Diego Maradona made a public appearance at Jawahar Municipal Stadium in Kannur earlier this week, half of the venue was lying vacant; not because the Argentinian soccer magician failed to attract fans but the organizers blocked off some areas because it was not safe to allow spectators there. The condition of some parts of the stadium is so bad that they could collapse anytime.

"Though the issue was brought to the notice of the authorities on many occasions, they never paid attention," said sports development trust secretary T Giridharan.

"There are no changing rooms or toilet facilities here," he pointed out. "The three rooms which were intended to be changing rooms have been converted into a shop now," he said. "The municipality is only concerned about the rent from the shops and ignore the stadium," added Giridharan.

He also pointed out that the tracks were constructed in an unscientific manner. "The government should take initiatives to reconstruct the stadium in a scientific manner if they are serious about promotion of sports."

"It seems that the authorities have a negative approach towards sports. They have not set aside any fund for the renovation of the stadium though it is in a ruined condition," said the leader of the opposition in the municipal council, U Pushparaj.

However, the governing body members claimed lack of funding was the major constraint. "We are not against sports and we are planning to repair the damaged portions," said municipal councillor Adv T O Mohanan, who is a member of the ruling Congress party.

He also said the repairing would be done in such a manner that it need not be demolished in case the stadium was to be reconstructed in the near future. But, he could not commit a timeframe for the same. "The problem is that we don't get the desired crowd even for major football tournaments. So the stadium fails to generate any significant revenue," he lamented.

Meanwhile, district football association secretary Mohanan M V said, "Unlike the past, people have no time to watch any matches during the day. So the stadium should have floodlights to conduct matches in the evening hours, apart from other facilities like proper seating arrangement and scientific design and well maintained ground, which would naturally pull the crowd," he said.

He also said they would approach the municipal authorities in this connection. "Kannur has a great tradition in football, and we don't want to destroy that for the lack of a good stadium," said Mohanan.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Jawahar-Municipal-Stadium-in-shambles/articleshow/16986973.cms

jayadevan_c

November 20th, 2012, 02:22 PM

ജയില്* ചപ്പാത്തി ഇനി സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്ന വണ്ടിവഴിയും
Posted on: 20 Nov 2012

കണ്ണൂര്*: കണ്ണൂര്* സെന്*ട്രല്* ജയിലില്*നിന്നുള്ള മലബാര്* ഫ്രീഡം ചപ്പാത്തിയും കറിയും ഇനി കണ്ണൂര്* നഗരത്തിലും ലഭിക്കും. മൊബൈല്* വില്പന കൗണ്ടര്* പ്രവര്*ത്തനം തുടങ്ങിയതോടെയാണിത്. ജയില്* ആവശ്യത്തിനുപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ടാറ്റാസുമോ സ്*പേഷ്യോയിലാണ് മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* സജ്ജമാക്കിയിട്ടുള്ളത്. ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച വൈകിട്ട് മൂന്നുമുതല്* കാള്*ടെക്*സ് ജങ്ഷനിലും പഴയ ബസ്സ്റ്റാന്*ഡിലും മാറിമാറിയാവും മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുക.

തിങ്കളാഴ്ച പരീക്ഷണാടിസ്ഥാനത്തില്* മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* തുറന്നപ്പോള്*ത്തന്നെ ആറായിരം ചപ്പാത്തി വിറ്റുപോയി. ഇതോടെയാണ് ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച മുതല്* മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* പൂര്*ണതോതില്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിപ്പിക്കാന്* തീരുമാനിച്ചത്. വൈകാതെ മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* ജയിലിലെ പഴയ ആംബുലന്*സിലേക്ക് മാറ്റും. ഇപ്പോള്* വര്*ക്*ഷോപ്പിലുള്ള ആംബുലന്*സ് അറ്റകുറ്റപ്പണി കഴിഞ്ഞ് ഇറങ്ങിയാലുടനെ മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* ഇതിലേക്ക് മാറ്റാനാണ് തീരുമാനം. കൂടുതല്* ചപ്പാത്തി നിറയ്ക്കാനാവുമെന്നതാണ് ഇതിന്റെ മെച്ചം. ചപ്പാത്തി വിറ്റുതീരുന്നതുവരെ അല്ലെങ്കില്* വൈകിട്ട് ആറുവരെയാവും മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടര്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുക.

ജയില്* കവാടത്തിലെ വില്പന കൗണ്ടര്* ഇതിന് എതിര്*വശത്തുള്ള പഴയ പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനിലേക്ക് മാറ്റാനും നടപടി തുടങ്ങി. ഇതോടെ ആവശ്യക്കാര്*ക്ക് കൗണ്ടറിന് മുന്നില്* വാഹനം നിര്*ത്തി ചപ്പാത്തിയും കറിയും വാങ്ങാനാവും. അറ്റകുറ്റപ്പണി നടത്തി രണ്ടുദിവസത്തിനുള്ളില്* കൗണ്ടര്* പ്രവര്*ത്തനസജ്ജമാക്കും. തിങ്കളാഴ്ച ആകെ 22,000 ചപ്പാത്തിയും 1200 കറിയും വിറ്റു. ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച 25,000 ചപ്പാത്തി നിര്*മിക്കാനാണ് ലക്ഷ്യമിടുന്നത്. മലബാര്* ഫ്രീഡം ചപ്പാത്തിയുടെ വിറ്റുവരവ് ഇതുവരെ ഒമ്പത് ലക്ഷം രൂപയായി. ലാഭവീതമായി രണ്ട് ലക്ഷം രൂപ സര്*ക്കാരിലേക്കടയ്ക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു.

ആവശ്യക്കാര്* കൂടിയതോടെ സെന്*ട്രല്* ജയിലിലെ പഴയ വനിതാ ബ്ലോക്ക് അറ്റകുറ്റപ്പണി നടത്തി ചപ്പാത്തി നിര്*മാണം അവിടേക്ക് മാറ്റി. രണ്ട് ഷിഫ്റ്റുകളായി 40 തടവുകാരാണ് ജോലി ചെയ്യുന്നത്. ചപ്പാത്തി യൂണിറ്റിന് ഭക്ഷ്യസുരക്ഷാ അതോറിറ്റിയുടെ രജിസ്*ട്രേഷനും ലഭിച്ചു. പ്രതിദിനം അരലക്ഷം ചപ്പാത്തി വില്പനയ്*ക്കെത്തിക്കാനാണ് ലക്ഷ്യമിടുന്നത്. ഇതിനായി ഒരു ചപ്പാത്തിനിര്*മാണയന്ത്രത്തിനുകൂടി ഓര്*ഡര്* നല്*കി. യന്ത്രം എത്തിയാല്* കൂടുതല്* തടവുകാരെ നിയോഗിച്ച് ഉത്പാദനം കൂട്ടും. ജയില്* സൂപ്രണ്ട് സാം തങ്കയ്യന്*, ജയിലര്*മാരായ അശോകന്* അരിപ്പ, കെ.സുനില്*കുമാര്* എന്നിവരുടെ നേതൃത്വത്തിലാണ് ചപ്പാത്തി യൂണിറ്റിന്റെ പ്രവര്*ത്തനങ്ങള്*.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1956750-local_news-Kannur-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D.html

nikhilkk

November 20th, 2012, 08:03 PM

Like any other south indian city kannur also has changed and you can see the large influx of people from the north eastern states. In coming days this will become a big issue. Because people coming are not even having an id card to prove their identity. Many are good, but at the same time many bad elements too. They are indulged in burglary and all other illegal activities. Now Tambakoo and Gutkha sales have increased. Morning itself we can see these youth starting the day with Hans.

Local people are started reacting slowly and in an incident three weeks back one Bengali colony was destroyed by the people.

nikhilkk

November 20th, 2012, 08:05 PM

Aslesh

November 26th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Theatre no more attracts masses, says Minister

12th National Theatre Festival begins in Kannur

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Artistes performing ‘Alami Kali’ as part of the12th National Theatre Festival in Kannur on Sunday. Alami Kali is a ritual dance performedby Muslims and Hindus to ward off dreaded diseases such as smallpox in parts of Kasaragodin the olden days.— PHOTO: S.K. MOHAN

Minister for Cultural Affairs K.C. Joseph has said that insurance and pension schemes will be extended to theatre artistes in the State.

He was inaugurating the 12th National Theatre Festival organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations at Town Square here on Sunday.

Mr. Joseph said that theatre, the most powerful media of yesteryears, had lost its impact, while many other art forms had taken its place in public functions, especially temple festivals and other cultural celebrations. The one medium which played a major role in spreading political and ideological messages to the masses and bestowed a visual experience unlike cinema suffered mainly due to the lack of sufficient protection and financial resources, he said. Even below par television serials conquered theatre which was the primary floor for an artiste to learn the nuances of acting, the Minister said. This had made theatre lovers anxious about its future. The government would take steps to provide economic support to professional theatre troupes. The Minister said amidst its turbulent state of affairs, the seven-day festival would host a feast to the natives.

A.P. Abdullakutty, MLA, presided over the function. District Collector Rathan Kelkar, district panchayat president K.A. Sarala, municipal chairperson M.C. Sreeja, Director of Information and Public Relations A. Firoz, and Folklore Akademi chairman Muhammed Ahamed were present.

The festival, apart from staging 20 plays from Manipur, Jammu Kashmir, Mumbai, Delhi, Bihar, and Kerala, will also include workshops, seminars, exhibitions, and face-to-face programmes at the three venues.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/theatre-no-more-attracts-masses-says-minister/article4135737.ece

Aslesh

November 26th, 2012, 06:08 AM

‘Draupadi’ enthrals audience

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The game of dice at the court of Hastinapura came alive through mudras and expressions of Koodiyattom artiste Usha Nangiar in her ‘Draupadi’ Nangiarkoothu, presented on the first day of the week-long 12th National Theatre Festival of Kerala which began here on Sunday.

The theatre enthusiasts who turned up to watch the first performance of the festival, being organised by the Information and Public Relations Department, were visibly enthralled as Usha Nangiar presented the ‘Dyoothasabha,’ a portion of ‘Draupadi’ she choreographed herself. That portion depicted the game of dice where Draupadi is pawned by her husband Yudhishtira, leading Dussassana, a Kaurava, to disrobe her. In anger, Draupadi curses Duryodana and his people.

Usha Nangiar is an artiste of acclaim from the traditional community that performs the art form. The performance was presented by the Krishnan Nambiar Smaraka Mizhavu Kalari, Chathakudam, Thrissur. She was accompanied by V.K.K. Hariharan and Kalamandalam Rajeev on the Mizhavu and Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan on the Edakka. The ‘thaalam’ was by Athira.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/draupadi-enthrals-audience/article4135709.ece

Aslesh

November 26th, 2012, 06:44 AM

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jayadevan_c

November 27th, 2012, 06:09 PM

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കണ്ണൂരിന് ഹരംപകര്*ന്ന് നാടകോത്സവം
Posted on: 27 Nov 2012

കണ്ണൂര്*: വൈകുന്നേരങ്ങളില്* മൂന്ന് വേദികളിലായി നാടകം. പകല്*മുഴുവന്* ശില്പശാലയും ചര്*ച്ചയും. കണ്ണൂര്* നാടക ലഹരിയിലാണ്. ദേശീയ നാടകോത്സവത്തിന്റെ രണ്ടാം ദിനമായ തിങ്കളാഴ്ച മൂന്ന് നാടകങ്ങളാണ് അരങ്ങേറിയത്. അശോക്ശശി രചനയും സംവിധാനവും നിര്*വഹിച്ച തിരുവനന്തപുരം രംഗപ്രഭാതിന്റെ 'രത്തന്റെ ലോകം', കേരള യൂനിവേഴ്*സിറ്റി സെന്റര്* ഫോര്* പെര്*ഫോമിങ് ആന്*ഡ് വിഷ്വല്* ആര്*ട്*സിന്റെ ഡോ. വയലാ വാസുദേവന്*പിള്ള രചനയും സംവിധാനവും നിര്*വഹിച്ച 'ആണ്ടുബലി', മണിപ്പൂര്* എന്*.ടി.തീയേറ്ററിന്റെ ബുധചിന്ത രചനയും നിങ്*തോജദീപക് സംവിധാനവും നിര്*വഹിച്ച മണിപ്പൂരി നാടകം 'മിത്തിക്കല്* സറണ്ടര്*' എന്നിവയാണ് തിങ്കളാഴ്ച മൂന്നു വേദികളിലായി അരങ്ങേറിയത്. നാടകം നടന്ന കണ്ണൂര്* റബ്*കോ ഓഡിറ്റോറിയം, കണ്ണൂര്* ജില്ലാ ബാങ്ക് ഓഡിറ്റോറിയം, ടൗണ്*സ്*ക്വയര്* എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്* നിറഞ്ഞസദസ്സ് സാക്ഷ്യംവഹിച്ചു.

രവീന്ദ്രനാഥ ടാഗോറിന്റെ ചെറുകഥയെ ആസ്പദമാക്കിയാണ് തിരുവനന്തപുരം രംഗപ്രഭാത് രത്തന്റെ ലോകം ഒരുക്കിയത്. നിഷ്*കളങ്കയായ അനാഥപെണ്*കുട്ടിയും ഗ്രാമത്തിലേക്ക് സ്ഥലം മാറിയെത്തിയ പോസ്റ്റുമാസ്റ്ററും തമ്മിലുള്ള ഹൃദയബന്ധത്തിന്റെ കഥപറയുന്നതാണ് നാടകം. മനുഷ്യബന്ധങ്ങളുടെ തീവ്രതയും അത് നഷ്ടപ്പെടുമ്പോഴുള്ള നൊമ്പരങ്ങളും ഗ്രാമ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തില്* അവതരിപ്പിക്കപ്പെടുന്നു.

വയലാ വാസുദേവന്* പിള്ളയുടെ ആണ്ടുബലിയില്* ലോകമാകുന്ന കുരുക്ഷേത്ര ഭൂമിയില്* നടക്കുന്ന സംഭവവികാസങ്ങളും അമ്മമാരുടെ വിലാപങ്ങളും ആവിഷ്*കരിക്കുന്നു. കുരുക്ഷേത്ര യുദ്ധഭൂമിയില്* ഉയരുന്ന സ്ത്രീവിലാപങ്ങള്*, അഭിമാനം, ജയം, അധികാരം എന്നിവയ്ക്ക് വേണ്ടിയുള്ള പരക്കംപാച്ചിലില്* വിസ്മരിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന മാതൃഭാവങ്ങള്* എന്നിവയാണ് നാടകത്തിന്റെ കാതല്*.

സായുധ സൈന്യത്തിന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യം കൊണ്ട് എന്നും വാര്*ത്താപ്രാധാന്യം നേടുന്ന മണിപ്പൂരിന്റെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിലുള്ള നാടകമാണ് 'മിത്തിക്കല്* സറണ്ടര്*'. മണിപ്പൂര്* സമരനായികയായ ഇറോം ഷര്*മ്മിളയേയും അവരുടെ പോരാട്ടങ്ങളെയും നാടകത്തിലൂടെ ആവിഷ്*കരിക്കുന്നു. അടിച്ചമര്*ത്തലുകള്*ക്ക് വിധേയരാകേണ്ടിവന്ന സാധാരണ സ്ത്രീകളുടെ ജീവിതം. ഷനാരെ എന്ന നായികയിലൂടെയാണ് കഥ പോകുന്നത്. സ്ത്രീശക്തിയുടെ കരുത്തുറ്റ പ്രതീകമാണ് ഇതിലെ നായിക.

പകല്*മുഴുവന്* നാടകത്തിന് ഊര്*ജം പകരുന്ന ചര്*ച്ചകളും ശില്പശാലകളും നടന്നു. അന്തരിച്ച നാടകപ്രവര്*ത്തകന്* പി.കെ.വേണുക്കുട്ടന്* നായരെ അനുസ്മരിച്ച്ശില്പശാല തുടങ്ങി. ചിലിയിലെ നാടക പ്രവര്*ത്തകരായ വലേറിയ ഒല്*ഗിന്*, എസ്പിന്നോവ, കൗഡിയോ ക്ലാസിന, കാര്*ലബാസില്* എന്നിവരും സാധന സെന്റര്* ഫോര്* ക്രിയേറ്റീവ് പ്രാക്ടീസിലെ മാര്*ട്ടിന്* ജോണും ശില്പശാലയ്ക്ക് നേതൃത്വം നല്*കി.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kannur/news/1970657-local_news-Kannur-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A3%E0%B5%82%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D.html

jayadevan_c

November 27th, 2012, 06:16 PM

കണ്ണൂര്* സെന്*ട്രല്* ജയിലില്* ചപ്പാത്തി നിര്*മിക്കുന്ന തടവുകാര്*ക്ക് ശിക്ഷാ ഇളവ്
Posted on: 27 Nov 2012

കണ്ണൂര്*: കണ്ണൂര്* സെന്*ട്രല്* ജയിലില്* ചപ്പാത്തി നിര്*മാണത്തിലേര്*പ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്ന തടവുകാര്*ക്ക് ശിക്ഷാ ഇളവും. ജയിലില്*നിന്നുള്ള മലബാര്* ഫ്രീഡം ചപ്പാത്തി വന്* വിജയമായതിനെത്തുടര്*ന്നാണ് ചപ്പാത്തി നിര്*മാണത്തിലേര്*പ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്ന തടവുകാര്*ക്ക് ജയില്* ഡി.ജി.പി. ഡോ. അലക്*സാണ്ടര്* ജേക്കബ് ശിക്ഷാ ഇളവ് അനുവദിച്ചത്. ജയിലില്* നന്നായി പെരുമാറുന്ന തടവുകാര്*ക്ക് പ്രോത്സാഹനമായി ചെറിയ ശിക്ഷാ ഇളവ് നല്*കാന്* ജയില്*മോധാവിക്ക് അധികാരമുണ്ട്. ചപ്പാത്തിനിര്*മാണം ജയില്* അടുക്കളയില്*നിന്ന് 'മലബാര്* ഫ്രീഡം ടേസ്റ്റ് ഫാക്ടറി'യിലേക്ക് മാറ്റി. പഴയ വനിതാ ബ്ലോക്കാണ് അറ്റകുറ്റപ്പണി നടത്തി 'ടേസ്റ്റ് ഫാക്ടറി'യാക്കി മാറ്റിയത്.

ചപ്പാത്തി വില്*പ്പന 5000 എണ്ണം കടന്ന ദിവസമാണ് ആദ്യമായി രണ്ടുദിവസത്തെ ഇളവ് അനുവദിച്ചത്. പിന്നീട് അയ്യായിരത്തിന്റെ ഗുണിതങ്ങളായി 25,000 വരെ എത്തുന്ന ദിവസങ്ങളിലും ഇളവ് അനുവദിച്ചു. ഇതിനകം തടവുകാര്*ക്ക് പത്തുദിവസംവരെ ഇളവു ലഭിച്ചു. 35,000ല്* എത്തുമ്പോള്* വീണ്ടും ഇളവ് ലഭിക്കും. നിലവില്* 32,000-ഓളം ചപ്പാത്തിയും രണ്ടായിരത്തോളം കറിയുമാണ് ജയിലില്*നിന്ന് വില്*ക്കുന്നത്. ഇതില്* ആറായിരത്തോളം ചപ്പാത്തി മൊബൈല്* കൗണ്ടറില്*നിന്നാണ് വില്*ക്കുന്നത്. തടവുകാര്*ക്കുപുറമെ ചപ്പാത്തിനിര്*മാണത്തിന് നേതൃത്വം നല്*കുന്ന ജയില്*സൂപ്രണ്ട് സാം തങ്കയ്യന്*, ജയിലര്*മാരായ അശോകന്* അരിപ്പ, കെ.അനില്*കുമാര്* തുടങ്ങിയവര്*ക്ക് റിവാര്*ഡുകളും പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു.

ചപ്പാത്തി യൂണിറ്റില്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുന്ന തടവുകാരുടെ ദിവസവേതനം 117 രൂപയായി ഉയര്*ത്തി ഡി.ജി.പി. ഉത്തരവിറക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു. ചപ്പാത്തി യൂണിറ്റ് വന്*വിജയമായതിനെത്തുടര്*ന്നാണ് തടവുകാരുടെ വേതനം കൂട്ടിയത്. ഈ തുക ആഹാരസാധനങ്ങള്* വിറ്റുകിട്ടുന്ന തുകയില്*നിന്ന് നല്*കണം. ഈ വേതനത്തില്* പകുതി തടവുകാര്*ക്ക് അവരുടെ കുടുംബത്തിലേക്ക് അതത് മാസം അയച്ചുകൊടുക്കാം. ബാക്കി തുക അവരുടെ അക്കൗണ്ടില്* സൂക്ഷിക്കും. ലാഭം കുറഞ്ഞാല്* വേതനം പഴയ നിരക്കിലേക്ക് താഴ്ത്തുമെന്ന മുന്നറിയിപ്പുമുണ്ട്. രണ്ട് ബാച്ചുകളായി 40 തടവുകാരാണ് ഇപ്പോള്* ചപ്പാത്തി യൂണിറ്റില്* പ്രവര്*ത്തിക്കുന്നത്.

രണ്ടാമതൊരു ചപ്പാത്തിനിര്*മാണ യന്ത്രത്തിനുകൂടി ഓര്*ഡര്* നല്*കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഇത് ജയില്* അടുക്കളയില്* സ്ഥാപിക്കാനാണ് തീരുമാനം. ഇതോടെ ടേസ്റ്റ് ഫാക്ടറിയില്*നിന്നുള്ള ചപ്പാത്തിനിര്*മാണം വാണിജ്യാടിസ്ഥാനത്തില്* മാത്രമാക്കും. ജയില്* ഗേറ്റിനു സമീപം പ്രവര്*ത്തിച്ചിരുന്ന ചപ്പാത്തി കൗണ്ടര്* തിങ്കളാഴ്ച മുതല്* ദേശീയപാതയോരത്തെ പഴയ പഞ്ചിങ് സ്റ്റേഷനിലേക്ക് മാറ്റി. കണ്ണൂര്* ബ്ലോക്ക് പഞ്ചയാത്ത് പ്രസിഡന്റ് എം.ഷൈജ ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/1969800/2012-11-27/kerala

Aslesh

December 6th, 2012, 07:35 AM

Malabar Freedom cakes to hit Christmas, New Year markets

KANNUR: With the Malabar Freedom chapatis being made in the Kannur Central Prison proving to be very popular, the jail authorities here are now looking at exploiting the Christmas and New Year markets with their own Malabar Freedom cakes.

"Since the district is also known as the cradle of Indian cake industry, cakes made here naturally have a brand value. This has made us take up this initiative tough it is a challenging one," said prison welfare officer Mukesh K V. "Since cake-making needs professional expertise, we are planning to get the help of professionals in the industry," he added.

It was in November 1883 that Mambally Bapu baked the first cake in India at his Royal Biscuit Factory in Thalassery. There was only one bakery other than this in the country then. That was in West Bengal and only catered to the British.

The jail currently produces around 32,000 chapatis and 3,000 packets of curries every day which brings in revenue of around Rs 1 lakh. Though chapati has become a common product in jails, it is for the first time that cake is being made in a Kerala jail, said the welfare officer. "To my knowledge, cakes and other bakery products are made only in the Tihar Jail currently," he said.

The prison authorities are yet to work out the finer details of cake production. "Since it is for the first time that we are exploring the cake market, we are planning to begin on a small scale. The production will be increased later gradually," said the jail official. Most probably they would begin with a traditional oven and later it would be upgraded to an electronic one, based on demand.

Jail officials are confident that they would have an edge over their competitors as their cakes would be priced economically. However, staff crunch would be an issue. Though the jail had 115 staff, 34 of them have been transferred. It would be difficult to supervise the making of chapatis and cakes without enough staff.

"The DGP has promised that the replacement of staff would be done immediately so that it would not affect any projects," said an official.

Meanwhile, with 35 prisoners observing 'vratham', the Sabarimala season has begun in the jail too.

"Though the inmates cannot visit Sabarimala, we have made all arrangements for them to observe the 'vratham' and do 'bhajans', like every year," said a jail official. Considering the special needs of these prisoners, a separate space has been provided for them in the sixth block.

They are also being supplied their quota of vegetarian ration separately so that they can prepare food on their own. Similar arrangements are made for the prisoners during Ramzan too.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Malabar-Freedom-cakes-to-hit-Christmas-New-Year-markets/articleshow/17498230.cms

Aslesh

December 12th, 2012, 06:56 AM

Three days of music, magic, and machines

A three-day music, magic, and machine festival will be jointly organised by Eventiza and K.V.R. Dream Vehicles at Town square on December 14, 15, and 16.

The programme, which would combine the three sectors to help ailing artiste in the fields of music and magic in the district, was being organised for the first time, the organisers of the festival said, at a press conference here on Tuesday.

Programmes

The event, apart from felicitating many artists, would hold instrumental music and magic programmes on all the three days of the festival, they said.

Music quiz

A music quiz for the public; interactive drum show with more than 100 drums by the Bangalore Drum Events India; and pavilions of the machinery wing of the State Agriculture Department and the stalls of musical instruments, CDs, and magic equipment would be the other attractions for the visitors at the event, the organisers of the festival said.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/three-days-of-music-magic-and-machines/article4190480.ece

jayadevan_c

December 15th, 2012, 12:07 PM

Grand Kerala shopping festival inauguration today. Venue-Jawahar Stadium-Kannur

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Aslesh

December 16th, 2012, 09:43 AM

Grand Kerala Shopping Festival Kicks off
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Aslesh

December 16th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Kerala shopping fiesta gets off to a colourful start

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Curtains went up on the sixth season of the Grand Kerala Shopping Festival at a massive opening ceremony held at the Municipal Jawahar Stadium in Kannur on Saturday evening.

The shopping festival was formally opened by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation K.C. Venugopal. The inaugural ceremony was preceded by a programme featuring 101 percussionists led by Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar.

The dignitaries attending the ceremony lighted six traditional lamps on the stage representing six years of the festival.

In his inaugural speech, Mr. Venugopal said the GKSF this year would give an impetus to Malabar, which was on the threshold of major development in the tourism sector.

Terming the shopping festival an initiative for strengthening the economy of the State, he said the major beneficiary of the festival was the tourism sector that had an investment potential of Rs.20,000 crore and employed 10 lakh people.

The Minister said the shopping festival was also an opportunity to showcase the State’s products, skills and heritage.

Responsible shopping should be developed through the fiesta, he said adding that the Global Village being started in Kochi as part of the GKSF was an initiative that would take the festival to the level of major shopping festivals such as the Dubai Shopping Festival.

In his presidential address, Tourism Minister A.P. Anilkumar said the GKSF was becoming more popular every year thanks to the support of the trading community and the public.

In the course of a few years, it would become one of the biggest shopping events in the world, he hoped.

Agriculture Minister K.P. Mohanan; MLAs A.P. Abdullakutty, Sunny Joseph and T.V. Rajesh; actor Dileep; District Collector Rathan Kelkar; district panchayat president K.A. Sarala; and municipal chairperson M.C. Sreeja were among those who attended the opening ceremony.

The inaugural function was followed by an entertainment show, which included musical and dance programmes.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/kerala-shopping-fiesta-gets-off-to-a-colourful-start/article4204238.ece

Aslesh

December 29th, 2012, 05:48 PM

Kannurians from diverse background registered protest last day. — Kannur mourns with the nation
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December 31st, 2012, 08:13 PM

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Aslesh

January 18th, 2013, 07:46 AM

Beach festival

‘Payyambalam Beach Fest,’ which will highlight the culture and heritage of Kannur, will begin here on January 26.

The festival is being organised by Emergency Helpline Centre Trust.

Organisers said at a press conference here on Thursday said that the festival would conclude on February 10. Apart from entertainment and cultural programmes, the event would have food festival and pavilions of various government and other agencies including the Kerala Police. — Special Correspondent
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/beach-festival/article4318798.ece

Aslesh

January 24th, 2013, 10:10 AM

Blooming beauties spread joy

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Blooming chrysanthemums catch the eye instantly. Craving for attention are varieties of dianthus, euphorbia, petunia, melastoma, vinca rosea, bougainvillea, and celosia neatly decked beside, all amidst a sprawling lawn and small artificial water bodies rendering the scene a sense of bliss and mirth.

People are swarming the Kannur Flower Show organised by the District Agri Horicultural Society here. Began on January 18, the show will be on till January 28. According to the organisers, more than half-a-lakh people have already visited the show with Sunday recording the highest number of visitors.

Brisk business

It is a place of brisk business too with stall owners quickly packing off a favourite sapling of a flowering plant or grafts of chosen fruit trees – local and exotic varieties.

Orchids, anthuriums, adaniums and gerberas in different hues and sizes are a feast for the eyes. A range of roses are available here with per sapling priced at Rs.30 and for two Rs.50. Petunias are priced at Rs.30 too while gerbera costs Rs.100 per sapling in the stalls owned by private nurseries.

Among the orchid variety, flowered dendrobiums cost Rs.350 while the phalaenopsis are priced at Rs.850.

The Aralam Farming Corporation has brought in a variety of mango, coconut and cashew grafts. Seedlings of these are also available here. The Hitech Farm Development Society from Pariyaram has on sale a few exclusive items such as the saplings of soursop fruit durian, passion fruit, strawberry, mangostin, langsat, star fruit, velvet apple and stevia (also known as sweet leaf, used as a sugar substitute).

The Keo Savoy claims that mango and papaya grafts they have on sale will bear fruits in all seasons.

The District Agricultural Farm, Karimbam, has also their exclusive varieties for sale at the show.

Foliage plants, including sweeps of begonia and poinsettia, cactus and cryptanthus are part of the show, which has on display tillers,

tractors and other farming machinery and equipment.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/blooming-beauties-spread-joy/article4338732.ece

jayadevan_c

January 25th, 2013, 01:29 PM

Kannur Flower Show

Photo Courtesy: http://www.facebook.com/KannurTheBoomingCity/photos_stream

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Aslesh

February 10th, 2013, 05:49 PM

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Aslesh

February 10th, 2013, 05:51 PM

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Aslesh

February 10th, 2013, 05:53 PM

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Aslesh

February 10th, 2013, 05:54 PM

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atkannur

March 1st, 2013, 08:12 AM

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Aslesh

March 15th, 2013, 08:15 PM

Kannur’s date with Kate

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Kate Middleton carried a bag made by Manojna J. Tarin on her skiing trip to the Swiss Alps. Anasuya Menon catches up with the designer who also makes home décor products

If beach bags could tell stories, this one has all the markings of a best-seller. Manufactured in a factory in Kannur, it went all the way to the Swiss Alps, resting elegantly on the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton’s shoulder while she went sledging on snow.

Manojna J. Tarin, who made the bag, could not believe it when her client in the UK sent her an online link of the photograph in which Kate is seen sporting her bag. “One would expect people like her to use top class brands. And there she was with the bag I made,” she says. Manojna’s home décor brand, Eshana, exports to the west and has a substantial client base in the UK. “My client does not know how it reached the Duchess, but now, everybody seems to want this bag,” she says.

The roomy, faded sea blue and jute coloured cotton bag with an appliqué of a blue elephant is just one of the many “100 per cent cotton, hand-woven” products Manojna makes. The design was sent to her by the client and she got it manufactured at her unit in Kannur. “The buyer intended it as a beach bag, but now that Kate has taken it on a skiing trip, I don’t know…,” she laughs. The bag also comes in navy blue, old rose and fuchsia. “Generally, clients abroad tell us what would sell in the market there and we design and manufacture accordingly,” she says.

Home décor is so vast an area, one can go berserk with ideas, Manojna says. “A small tuck here or a button there can create a world of a difference.” Her fridge handle covers were one such idea. She made them in different colours, patterns and sizes— one of the most utilitarian things for a kitchen. Same with hand towels. While in the west, they are sent as normal towels, for the Indian market, Manojna added a little cloth clasp so that they could be hung on a peg. The buttons are either made of coconut shell or sea shells.

She is proud of her collection of ‘hostess aprons’, which are a hit in the US and European markets. A frilly apron, which resembles a dress, was designed keeping in mind the younger women. “There are a lot of bakers among young girls now. And they love the pattern. These aprons look like a dress on a dress.” The vintage-style aprons come in a variety of pastel shades.

An electronics engineer by qualification, 28-year-old Manojna could not ignore her soft spot for fashion and fabrics. “I guess it is there in my blood.” Her grandfather established the Hindustan Textiles in Kannur in 1939, which has been manufacturing and exporting the famous ‘Kannur kaithari’ (handloom). “The foundation and the goodwill were already there. All I had to do was build up on that.”

Statements in cotton

When Manojna launched her brand, Eshana, five years ago in Kannur, she was designing and selling just bags. “I would bring the leftover fabrics from the Hindustan Textile factory and use them for the bags.” Later, she moved on to accessories such as bed, table and home linens. Earlier, she made her cotton bags with jute trims. But jute would wear out soon, so she started using jute-coloured cotton trims instead. When she launched her line, cotton bags were not so popular as they are now. There was a craze for jute. Things changed and cotton is in vogue now. “The best thing about cotton bags is that they can be machine-washed and the colours will not bleed,” Manojna says.

She exports to the UK, the US, Italy, Spain, France, Sweden and South Africa. Recently, she started exporting to the Gulf countries, too.

The latest in her collection are bath towels with Angry Birds embroidered on them. These towels in high-absorbent cotton fabric are meant for children and have been priced at Rs.100. Woven floor mats, bed linen, wash bags, and kitchen cloths with embroidery are others.

Manojna moved to Kochi after she married lawyer Tarin Rajendran and is now considering opening an exclusive outlet in Kochi. Since her manufacturing unit is in Kannur, she has to shuttle between the two cities. She also makes it a point to travel abroad to keep abreast of international trends.

One of her biggest dreams is of launching an eco-friendly and organic bedding range for children. “Organic and eco-friendly cloth are two different things. Organic cloth is made of fibre, which is grown without using pesticides,” she says. Even the dyes used in organic cloth would be natural, vegetable colours.

Manojna will conduct a sale of her products along with her mother-in-law Shamerian, who will be displaying her collection of saris, in Kochi on April 5 and 6 at Lotus Club.
http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/fashion/kannurs-date-with-kate/article4509044.ece

RKPV

March 15th, 2013, 08:48 PM

......ചോര തന്നെ കൊതുകിനു കൌതുകം . :)
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atkannur

March 16th, 2013, 02:36 PM

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Aslesh

March 18th, 2013, 06:04 PM

Kannur jail initiatives run into a roadblock

KANNUR: Although jails in Kerala are in a revenue-generating mode by manufacturing a variety of food products. But its success has actually proved to be a burden for the staff at Kannur central prison because it is an additional responsibility that they have to undertake and that too without sufficient manpower.

"We make 40,000 chapatis plus 100 kg of banana chips a day and have plans to diversify into making jackfruit chips, but the question is of managing all these workloads with limited manpower," said a jail staff. The jail has established a separate section, Taste Factory, to produce the food articles under 'Malabar Freedom' brand, but it is not a really tasty experience for the staff, which have to do additional labour without much recognition.

Though it can be argued that the work is done by the prisoners, it needs the supervision of the staff. "Within a span of less than five months, we have given nearly Rs 60 lakh to the exchequer that too without any investment from the government, using the machineries given for the jail inmates but till date the authorities has not taken any steps to create an additional post or fill the existing vacancies," he said.

When the jail was planning to make cakes, the district collector had promised to get an oven with the cooperation of the Food Craft Institute, but the prison kitchen is yet to get it.

When the jail was built during the British period, the allotted staff strength was 105 warders and 27 head warders, but the jail atmosphere has changed and it is envisaged to be more of a reformation and rehabilitation centre and it needs to have more staff to realize that goals, they said.

Incidentally, nearly 30 of them are in training duty of State Institute of Correctional Administration (Sica), and more than half of the remaining are either appointed on daily wages or via employment exchange.

The only relief is that there are 12 special warders appointed to take care of the nearly 40 inmates who are mentally disturbed, they added. "At a time, when we have to think of man management aspects of the jail how do you expect us to make it a reality with this limited strength?" is what they ask. And it is for the authorities to give them a convincing answer.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Kannur-jail-initiatives-run-into-a-roadblock/articleshow/19027656.cms

Aslesh

March 29th, 2013, 10:08 AM

Kannur Carnival

Kannur Carnival, featuring cultural and entertainment programmes, will get under way on the Payyambalam beach on Saturday. The 19-day carnival, being organised by the Emergency Helpline Centre Trust, in collaboration with the District Tourism Promotion Council, will be inaugurated by Suveeran, actor. The carnival will conclude on April 17. — Special Correspondent

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kannur-carnival/article4561067.ece

Aslesh

March 29th, 2013, 07:00 PM

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Reghu

March 29th, 2013, 07:38 PM

Seems lot of highrises coming up in the coastal belt. Looks like Kannur coast has the best skyline after Kochi.:cheers:

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Aslesh

April 3rd, 2013, 06:59 AM

Pazhayangadi swamps snag a Chinese snipe

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The swamps near Pazhayangadi here had a surprise visitor the other day. The Chinese snipe, a rare migratory bird from Mongolia and other East Asian countries, had come on a wintry flight looking for warmth.

The local birdwatchers were excited at the sight as the bird was last located here in the early part of the 20th century by Phythian-Adams, a British soldier stationed here.

Hotspots

P.C. Rajeevan, Jayan Thomas and Khaleel Chovva were the lucky three who sighted the bird and snapped it. Records show that Phythian-Adams had shot dead 15 Chinese snipes during 1925 and 1935 to identify them.

The hillocks and marshlands in the district are hotspots for migratory birds. Mr. Rajeevan, an environmental activist, Dr. Thomas, an ophthalmologist here, and Dr. Chovva, an academic, sent the photographs to other birders to get the identity of the bird confirmed.

Cryptic plumage

Dr. Thomas said the Chinese snipe ( Gallinago megala ) was a medium-sized, skulking, wading bird with short legs and long straight bill and a cryptic plumage.

It was this plumage that enabled the snipe to remain undetected by birdwatchers and hunters in marshlands. Hunters had difficulty taking aim because of the bird’s erratic flight pattern.

Etymological link

The word sniper is said to have originated among soldiers in British India where a hunter skilled enough to kill the elusive snipe was dubbed a sniper. The bird feeds on insect larvae, earthworms, spiders, beetles and small crustaceans, the birdwatchers said. The Chinese snipe comes to India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives during winter.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/pazhayangadi-swamps-snag-a-chinese-snipe/article4575658.ece

Aslesh

April 3rd, 2013, 07:00 AM

Adding shine to Vishu cheer

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Adding fervour to the festive season is a host of expos and fetes selling indigenous products.

The handicrafts and handloom expo organised by the Handicrafts Development Corporation of Kerala at the Kairali showroom here is one such event.

The two-week-long fete, which began on Sunday, has for sale handloom saris from Koothampully, ‘set mundu’ sets, and dhotis, with a 10 per cent discount on all items.

Cotton carpets from Alappuzha and hammocks are the highlights of the expo, which also has summer shirts from Meerut, semi-precious stone ornaments from Hyderabad, various handicraft products, and oil and incense sticks made of sandalwood.

Statues of Lord Krishna made out of pulp and fibre, Aranmula mirrors, and brass ‘para’ and ‘kindi’ are exclusive items for the Vishu season.

The fete, which will conclude on April 13, is open on holidays too, the organisers said in a release.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/adding-shine-to-vishu-cheer/article4575659.ece

Aslesh

April 11th, 2013, 07:18 AM

Muzhappilangad beach fest from April 12

The fifth Muzhappilangad beach fest organised under the joint auspices of Muzhappilangad grama panchayat, Swapnatheeram Tourism Information and Facility Centre, and Muzhappilangad Service Cooperative Bank, will be held from April 12 to 28.

The fest is being conducted with the support of Department of Tourism and District Tourism Promotion Council.

Minister for Agriculture K.P. Mohanan will inaugurate the fest after a cultural procession on April 12.

Dharmadam MLA K.K. Narayanan would preside over the inauguration, the organisers informed at a press meet here on Wednesday.

A helicopter trip arranged by Bobby Chemmanur Airlines between April 16 to 21, would be the special highlight of the fest.

The fest would combine a series of entertainment and information programmes including pavilions of Indian Space Research Organisation. A health education stall by Pariyaram Medical College, amusement park, and auto expo, were also part of the beach fest.

Political and film personalities would be the guests on different days at the 17-day-long fest.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/muzhappilangad-beach-fest-from-april-12/article4605005.ece

Aslesh

April 20th, 2013, 07:48 AM

Summer takes a toll on mango orchards

KANNUR: The summer heat has cast its shadow on mango cultivation in the state, bringing hardships to those who depend on this seasonal crop for a living. The impact is more visible in places like Muthalamada and Kollangod in Palakkad and Kuttiattoor in Kannur, which are known for mango cultivation.

"In Kuttiattoor, the average yield is 50 tonnes a year, and the yield goes up every alternate year. Since the yield was comparatively low last year, it was expected to go up this year. However, the yield has gone down to less than 10 tonnes now," said P P Krishnan, agriculture assistant in Kuttiattoor. The average annual revenue from mango in the district is nearly Rs 50 crore, of which a major share is from the region. He said the climate change had adversely affected the yield. "The untimely summer rains, the fog in February, March and also the heavy summer are casting its shadow on the mango crop in Kuttiattoor."

Farmers usually had an early bird advantage as mangoes in the state ripe before the mango season begins in other parts of the country.

The summer has also affected the quality of the crop. "Last year, we had sold varieties like Banganappally, Hima Pasand and Sindooram for good money, as we were paid up to Rs 1,300/kg based on their quality. We are not getting even half of that this season," said K Sivanandan, a mango farmer from Muthalamada.

"While the yield has come down by one-third, the mangoes are not that juicy this time due to the heavy summer and they have no demand in the market," said the farmer, who has nearly five acres of mango cultivation in Muthalamada and Kollangod. If the average revenue from an acre was around Rs 3 lakh till last season, they are not fetching even Rs 1 lakh now, he said.

The early ripening of mangoes in Tamil Nadu this time has also affected the market of mangoes from the state.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Summer-takes-a-toll-on-mango-orchards/articleshow/19643007.cms

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Aslesh

May 8th, 2013, 01:25 PM

Mango Fest in Kannur

‘Mango Fest’ will be held here from May 10 to 15 under the aegis of the Agricultural Department, Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Kisan, an environmental organisation.

Organisers said at a press conference here on Tuesday that Rural Development Minister K.C. Joseph would inaugurate ‘Mango Fest’ at the Kannur Municipal High School here on May 10. A painting competition would be held at the school on May 9 in connection with the festival.

Different varieties of mangoes from the State and other parts of the country would be available at the venue. Food products made of jackfruit would also be available, they said. There would be a presentation on mango culture at the venue on May 13. A mango eating competition and a quiz would also be held. Rare mango varieties would also be on display, they added.

Organising committee chairman T.O. Mohanan, Agricultural Department Assistant Director A. Savithri and ‘Kisan’ secretary M. Rathnakumar were present at the press conference.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mango-fest-in-kannur/article4694376.ece

Aslesh

May 18th, 2013, 07:25 AM

A wake-up call from the stage

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It could put you through deep mental agony; could jolt you to protest; and even give you sleepless nights for not having responded earlier.

Irakalodu Mathramalla Samsarikendathu , a play staged by Abhinaya Theatre Research Centre on the concluding day of the summer theatre fest at the District Bank auditorium on May 16, was a slice of life itself. Life viewed from close quarters, to be precise. The success indicator was the crowd which lingered long after the curtains went down.

Monologues by six women about the oppression they were put through set the ball rolling, moments after jarring images of real-life atrocities flashed on a background screen. The shots on the screen and the onstage performers, in a simultaneous narration, raise many disturbing questions.

The play throws at your face startling facts which are usually shrugged off every time they are raised.

That includes a flawed social system, which clams up whenever sexuality is discussed, which dons a false garb of morality when groping hands in the dark squeeze out a life.

Whose pain is the worst, of the teenager who is assaulted sexually by her father or of the little girl who was killed on the premises of a place of worship?

Whose silent suffering, of the married women who put up with their partners’ abnormalities or the victim of moral policing, is more poignant?

The play does not even faintly propose any answers or solutions. That is left to the viewer.

Narrations by the female actors are in stark contrast to the on-stage collusion between the male performers. The apathetic, and sometimes provocative, actions and the consistent pleas for mercy by victims on the screen haunt the viewer for long.

Directed by M.G. Jyothish and D. Reghoothaman, the play had on stage Shylaja P., Sujatha, Parvathi T., Chinnu Kuruvila, Surabhi, Babila, Gopalan, Anil, Baiju, Pratheesh, Ajayan, Atul, and Pradeep. The show will be staged at Thrissur, Kattappana, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram on May 20, May 30, June 3 and June 12 respectively.

Play asks uncomfortable questions, brings the viewer face-to-face with the plight of today’s woman.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/a-wakeup-call-from-the-stage/article4726578.ece

Aslesh

May 22nd, 2013, 12:14 PM

Shrimp cultivation reaches harvest stage

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BUMPER CATCH:Fisheries Minister K. Babu showing the shrimp he harvested from a brackish water field at Athayakunnu in Kannur on Tuesday.

The Fisheries Department’s pilot project to revive traditional brackish water paddy-shrimp farming system in an extent of total 90 hectares of ‘kaipad’ land in Kasaragod, Kannur and Kozhikode districts has now reached the harvest stage.

Fisheries Minister K. Babu inaugurated the first harvest of shrimps cultivated as part of the project at a function here on Tuesday. The Minister collected the harvested shrimps and inaugurated the first sale.

Though 90 ha of kaipad land in the three districts had been identified for revival of the paddy-shrimp farming system, the project implemented was extended to total 108 ha. The Fisheries Department officials said that the traditional rice-shrimp system could be revived in 1,200 ha of kaipad land in the district including the Kattampally basin. Shrimp growing would be an additional incentive to paddy cultivators, they noted. The project being implemented under the aegis of the Agency for development of Aquaculture, Kerala (ADAK) through self-help groups (SHGs) envisaged revival of the kaipad lands (brackish water areas) in the three districts.

As many as 16 SHGs of beneficiaries have been formed, including 10 in Kannur and three each in Kasaragod and Kozhikode.

Land has been made available to the groups on lease for a period of not less than five years. The traditional kaipad farming system is a rotational as well as simultaneous farming of paddy and shrimps. During monsoon, when the salinity is very low, a crop of paddy is cultivated, and shrimps are grown during the rest of the year.

The system involved the traditional capture-based aquaculture known as shrimp filteration.

K. Shaji, MLA, presided over the function. K. Sudhakaran, MP, disbursed the second instalment of the subsidy for the beneficiary farmer groups.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/shrimp-cultivation-reaches-harvest-stage/article4738276.ece

Aslesh

June 9th, 2013, 02:04 PM

Stepping across the linguistic barrier

KANNUR: When 10-year-old Aman Singh passed to fifth standard from ThayatheruGLPS in Kannur town this year, his parents wanted him to join the Goverment High School in Chovva where his elder brother studies, but he wanted to join Goverment U P School, Thavakkara for his own reasons.

"When he came to know that I was to be transferred to a school in Thavakkara, this north Indian boy also wanted to accompany me to the new school, because he is one of our most pampered students," says Rajitha TV, headmistress at Goverment UP School at Thavakkara, who said there are two Hindi-speaking migrant students in the school.

Migrant children are not rare in government schools across the state, though they are yet to be recognized as a significant presence. And kids like Aman are quite at ease with learning Malayalam.

"Though it was a bit tough at first, now it's easy and I can read and write very well," said Aman in chaste Malayalam, adding in Hindi that he is equally conversant in his mother tongue. A similar situation exists at Goverment U P School, Devatharkandy at SN Park Roadin the heart of the town where nine of the total 50-odd students are Hindi-speaking kids. "IThis has been the condition for the last few years and i

n my knowledge, this trend is not limited to Kannur. English medium schools are causing a slow poisoning effect on schools like ours, due to which Keralites prefer not to admit their children in these schools," said M Balakrishnan, the head teacher there.

"Since there is a language barrier in teaching these kids, initially we take the help of the Hindi teacher. However, they are smart and become fluent in Malayalam, within six months, easily acquiring bilingual skills," he said.

Though children of migrant labourers especially north India, join Malayalam schools because they have no other choice, it is a positive trend, especially when Keralites avoid Malayalam-medium schools to embrace English, said C R Vijayanunni, deputy director of education, Kannur.

Since statistical data is available on the number of non-Keralites studying in schools here, it is time to conduct a survey on such students in Malayalam-medium schools and devise strategies to make studies easier for them, he suggested.

"In the coming years, they may form a major chunk of the student population in government schools in Kerala. Hence we should initiate steps to teach them Hindi too at the primary level, which would be beneficial for them. We had successfully implemented this model in GLPSKanjikode in Palakkadduring the previous government's rule, where many children of north Indian labourers study," he said.

When native students embrace English-medium schoolsout of middle-class pomposity, hardly bothering about the quality of education, it is interesting to watch Hindi-speakers embrace our mother tongue with a classical status even if it is out of compulsion, Vijayanunni said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Stepping-across-the-linguistic-barrier/articleshow/20500981.cms