Kollam (Quilon) Cityscapes/Projects [Archive] - Page 14

Reghu

September 23rd, 2011, 10:07 AM

In the recently-concluded Lok Sabha session, Kodikkunnil Suresh (Mavelikkara) of CPI M Kerala, informed that the Government of India had accepted in-principle, setting up of a Cashew Board for the welfare of the cashew industry in India.

As in the case of the Rubber Board, Coir Board etc., a Cashew Board is highly essential for the overall growth of the cashew industry. This Cashew Board can be constituted under the ministry of commerce and industry, the MP suggested.

There are about 3 lakh cashew workers engaged in various factories owned by the government (ministry of industries)-controlled CAPEX Society as well as by companies in private sector in Kollam district in Kerala.

It is a long-pending issue which is frequently taken up by the Members of Parliament as well as Government of Kerala. If the Cashew Board is set up in Kollam district, the export of cashew could flourish and a sizeable amount of profit, by way of foreign exchange, will be available to the government. Moreover, the welfare of the employees engaged in the cashew industry will also improve to a greater extent.

Suresh, therefore, requested the Government of India through the august House, to take suitable steps in the direction of setting up of the Cashew Board at Kollam District at the earliest, since it was the main centre of cashew production in India.

Source - Link (http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=30593&sectionid=1)

kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 10:41 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:45 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:46 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:48 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:50 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:52 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:54 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:56 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 10:58 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 11:00 AM

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September 23rd, 2011, 11:02 AM

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kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 11:04 AM

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Work is moving in snail phase

kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 11:06 AM

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kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 11:10 AM

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kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 11:11 AM

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zodfish

September 23rd, 2011, 11:13 AM

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Great snaps....Good job kksg......

kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 11:15 AM

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Kadappakada Junction

kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 11:17 AM

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Kochupilamoodu bridge opened

zodfish

September 23rd, 2011, 11:39 AM

FROM LINK ROAD:-

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FROM BEACH:-

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NEW BRIDGE To KOLLAM BEACH:-

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SEAPORT ROAD & Thangaserry:-

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Reghu

September 23rd, 2011, 03:16 PM

The Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy called on the Union Minister of Steel Beni Prasad Verma here today. Verma discussed present status and future roadmap for the Joint Venture (JV) of SAIL and Steel Complex Limited, i.e. SAIL Steel Complex Limited with Verma. The setting up of a Titanium Sponge Plant and setting up of Rare Earth Mineral Benificiation Project in joint venture with NMDC/KIOCL were also discussed in the meeting.

SAIL Steel Complex Limited (SCL) is a Joint Venture (JV) of SAIL and Steel Complex Limited, a Government of Kerala Enterprise, having equal share holdings of SAIL and Kerala Government of 43.8% each. Rest 12.4% shares of this JV are with the public. The management of this company is with SAIL. It is a 50,000 tonne per annum capacity mill for producing continuous cast billets. There is a proposal for setting up a 65,000 tonne per annum Rolling Mill for TMT Bars at Kozikode involving a capex of Rs. 50.00 crore. The billets from the JV Company would be used for conversion into TMT Bars and the same would be sold by SAIL for enabling better revenue realization. Salem Steel Plant of SAIL has been appointed as the central procurement agency for procurement of scrap for SCL.

SAIL is preparing a techno-economic feasibility report for setting up a Titanium based plant in Kollam, Kerala and the work is in its final stage. A decision regarding the business model would be taken on receipt of the feasibility report.

Government of Kerala had earlier proposed to NMDC to have Joint Venture project with Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KEMDEL) or Kerala Minerals & Metals Limited (KMML) for mining of Illmenite and other associated rare earth minerals and setting up a mineral beneficiation plant, in which KEMDEL/ KMML may have minority partnership with equity up to 26% and the rest of the equity with JV partner. The final product of the mineral beneficiation plant was proposed to be used in 10,000 Tonne per annum (TPA) Titanium Sponge plant and Titanium Alloy plant, which Kerala Government had proposed to set up in Joint Venture with SAIL.

Government of Kerala is now proposing to expand the mineral beneficiation and extraction activities by setting up on site beneficiation projects in Sri Lanka and Vietnam, as these countries have enough mineral resources and have shown interest in setting up such facilities there. Government of Kerala has proposed a Joint Venture between NMDC and Government of Kerala for setting up such projects, which would help in expanding plant capacities in Kerala to produce 10000-20000 TPA Titanium Sponge.

Considering high value realization of the final product, NMDC proposes to participate in value addition project of Titanium Sponge rather than restricting its activities up to mineral beneficiation only.

KIOCL has signed an MoU with Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation in presence of the Steel Minister and the Chief Minister to explore the possibility of iron ore mining, along with beneficiation and pelletisation facilities in the state of Kerala. The MoU will also look into the possibility of taking up other allied activities.

SAIL is ready to invest RS.3000 crores in the Titanium Sponge Plant at KMML Chavara.

Source: Manorama (last week's)

kollam city

September 23rd, 2011, 04:33 PM

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Thanks freind..really happy to see this picture....

Dear kksg/Reghu, Thanks for the photos....when did you take these photos of crystal park at medayil junction...can u mail some more photos of the building and surrounding area....i will be oblidged.....thanks a lot...

kksg1972

September 23rd, 2011, 05:19 PM

Thanks freind..really happy to see this picture....

Dear kksg/Reghu, Thanks for the photos....when did you take these photos of crystal park at medayil junction...can u mail some more photos of the building and surrounding area....i will be oblidged.....thanks a lot...

Dear

I took this snap on 21.09.11.
unfortunately i can not update you anything more for sometimes since i am in Chennai.

KK

kksg1972

September 24th, 2011, 06:31 AM

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Swimming pool at beach

kksg1972

September 24th, 2011, 06:35 AM

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Thoppil Kadavu

kksg1972

September 24th, 2011, 06:38 AM

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maheshponneth

September 24th, 2011, 09:02 AM

^^I think Kollam corporation is doing several things to Kollam people. This is good progressive approach. Well done Kollam. Keep going.

navjot

September 24th, 2011, 09:22 AM

@ kksg

Thanx 4 sharing some latest snaps......

Could u pls add captions to all the snaps?......:)

navjot

September 24th, 2011, 09:33 AM

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CM Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the Cashew Bhavan office building at 1230 pm tomorrow. The building will house the HQs of the Cashew Exporters Promotion Council- CAPEX..

The inauguration which was initially scheduled on July 17 has to be postponed due to certain reasons.....

The Cashew Bhavan building complex that is coming up near the DCC office will be inaugurated on July 17 by Union cabinet minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

The building will host the office of the Cashew Export Promotion Council(CEPC) which is currently at Kochi...

The 5 storeyed office was built at an approx cost of Rs 12 Crores.

The HQ of CEPC is being shifted to Kollam from Kochi in spite of stiff oppression from certain lobbyists.

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Source : Deepika E-paper

Reghu

September 26th, 2011, 07:11 AM

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that the State government is of the view that the constitution of a Cashew Board will play a significant role in boosting the sector.

He was inaugurating Cashew Bhavan of the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) here on Sunday.

Mr. Chandy said the Rubber Board, based in Kottayam, had registered excellent performance in promoting rubber as the most important plantation crop of the country. The government expected that the cashew sector of the State would get a similar boost when the Cashew Board became a reality.

The Centre had, in principle, decided to constitute the Cashew Board. But for technical reasons, the process was getting delayed. He said he could not take up the issue during last week's Delhi trip because Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma was not available. But the government would urge the Ministry for making the board a reality at the earliest. The Planning Commission had already given the green signal for the constitution of the board, he said.

He said the State government had initiated measures to promote cashew plantations in a big way.

The government saw the National Waterway 3 as an important infrastructure, Mr. Chandy said. The Kollam-Kottapuram stretch of the waterway was nearing completion.

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CM Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the Cashew Bhavan office building at 1230 pm tomorrow. The building will house the HQs of the Cashew Exporters Promotion Council- CAPEX..

The inauguration which was initially scheduled on July 17 has to be postponed due to certain reasons.....

Source : Deepika E-paper

Reghu

September 26th, 2011, 03:13 PM

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the year-long golden jubilee celebrations of Sree Narayana Education Society and Sree Narayana Public School at a function to be held at the school on Sunday.

The Chief Minister will also unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone for the silver jubilee auditorium.

Chairman of the society J. Syam will preside over the function and Labour Minister Shibu Baby John will launch the Professor Sivaprasad Endowment.

Kollam MP N. Peethambara Kurup will lay the foundation stone for the recreation and rejuvenation centre planned by the society for senior citizens.

General convener of the jubilee programme M. L. Anidharan said that the society was planning various projects to commemorate the jubilee.

One of the important projects planned is a law college on the model of the National School of Law. Moves to establish the project will commence in the jubilee year itself.

The other institutions run by the society are Sree Narayana College of Technology, Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Indian Public School and Kid's World. The society had also played a lead role in establishing Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Mr. Anidharan said.

Source - The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2481445.ece)

navjot

September 27th, 2011, 07:25 AM

Artech realtors is all set to launch their 3rd apartment project in Kollam city.

The project is called Artech Palm Grove @ Polayathodu in the city.

Source - Artech (http://www.artechrealtors.com/ProjectInfo?crux_prj_id=57) website

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Launch awaited....

Reghu

September 27th, 2011, 11:23 AM

Malabar Builders developing another Mall in Kollam? Needs confirmation if this one mentioned in the following link is a new Mall or the exisiting K Mall itself:

Link (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/malabar-builders-plans-rs-500-cr-township-in-mlore/450501/)

As per the news the new projects of Malabar builders are expected to be completed innext 3 to 4 years.

navjot

September 27th, 2011, 04:18 PM

^^^^ i dunno.. most probably they just meant the K Mall

vinodtnt

September 27th, 2011, 06:50 PM

^^

They meant K-Mall only. This is also a gift of Ravi Pilla to Kollam as he has stake in Malabar Gold.

Reghu

September 28th, 2011, 07:31 AM

Kollam MP Peethambara Kuruppu has urged the government to make Amrithapuri a township with better facilitites and accessbility. He requested Mata Amrithanandamyi to take initiative for building an airport near to Amrithapuri so that the devotees can easily reach the Ashram from across the globe.

He was addressing Amma's devotees during Mata's 58th birthday celebration at Amrithapuri.

Source - Mathrubhoomi (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kollam/news/1188277-local_news-Kollam-കൊല്ലം.html)

sakrishna

September 28th, 2011, 08:29 AM

Kollam MP Peethambara Kuruppu has urged the government to make Amrithapuri a township with better facilitites and accessbility. He requested Mata Amrithanandamyi to take initiative to for building an airport near to Amrithapuri so that the devotees can easily reach the Ashram from across the globe.

He was addressing the Amma's devotees during Mata's 58th birthday celebration at Amrithapuri.

Source - Mathrubhoomi (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kollam/news/1188277-local_news-Kollam-കൊല്ലം.html)

Ahem. Reghu bhai, is it not better to develop a road connecting Trivandrum airport? ;) Just kidding. Let Amritapuri become a planned township.

Reghu

September 28th, 2011, 09:27 AM

Ahem. Reghu bhai, is it not better to develop a road connecting Trivandrum airport? ;) Just kidding. Let Amritapuri become a planned township.

You are bang on target, Krishna. I was 100 percent sure that you will catch me on this;).

In any case, Amrithpuri defineltely needs better road accessibilty and water transport. It would be ideal if Amrithapuri is allowed to grow as an individual pilgrim township just as how Guruvayur municipality emerged.

Since Amrithapuri and Kollam is blessed with water bodies all around, dedicated boat services to Amrithapuri from Kollam city and nearby towns will be handy. The services can be one or two hours before and after the routine satsangh and other prayers and this will be very useful for those coming from nearby places as well as from distance. Also, more stops are needed for express trains at Karunagapally railway station.

Aji Kollam

September 28th, 2011, 09:47 AM

You are bang on target, Krishna. I was 100 percent sure that you will catch me on this;).

In any case, Amrithpuri defineltely needs better road accessibilty and water transport. It would be ideal if Amrithapuri is allowed to grow as an individual pilgrim township just as how Guruvayur municipality emerged.

Since Amrithapuri and Kollam is blessed with water bodies all around, dedicated boat services to Amrithapuri from Kollam city and nearby towns will be handy. The services can be one or two hours before and after the routine satsangh and other prayers and this will be very useful for those coming from nearby places as well as from distance. Also, more stops are needed for express trains at Karunagapally railway station.

Something which is seen only in Kerala...For each and everything they need stop for express trains in all stations.

The only solution is to let all trains run as passenger once entering Kerala. ha ha ha..........

Reghu

September 29th, 2011, 11:22 AM

sakrishna

September 29th, 2011, 06:16 PM

shafi

September 30th, 2011, 08:35 PM

Artech Palm Groove, Polayathode by Artech Group

G+16 Floors

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Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 05:37 AM

Artech Palm Groove, Polayathode by Artech Group

G+16 Floors

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http://www.artechrealtors.com/

The good thing is Artech Palm Groove, Polayathodu may also have both Sea view and backwater view from the 10th floor onwards as it is a 16 floor apartment:cheers:.

robin_a_p

October 1st, 2011, 05:43 AM

^^ Looks like there is a mall as well attached to the project.

Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 05:48 AM

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The snap from helicoptor clearly shows that Thrikadavoor panchayath is completely surrounded and blessed with natural beauty by the Ashtamudi lake:cheers:. The peninsular island to the north of Raviz is less inhabited currently with beautiful landscapes at the backwater banks and hence future tourism projects can be envisaged there with more preservation and protection of the lake. More importantly, the Kollam Bypass will also be passing through this peninsular island when it cut across Thrikadavoor panchayath in the third phase of bypass development.

Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 07:19 AM

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Thoppil Kadavu

Thoppil Kadavu Boat Terminal being very near to the densely populated residential area of Anandavalleshram and Thevally should have more facilities and amenities. Recently, Thoppilkadavu Boat termianl had to become the main city boat terminal for couple of days as the main boat terminal in the city was closed due to the President's Trophy boat race. This scenario may happen next year also during the boat race.

Also, a good park can be envisaged near to the boat terminal where there are vacant land owned by the corporation. This will be ideal for the densely populated public in the locale. Anandavlleshram temple, Mulankadakon Temple, Art of Living Kollam Jnana Shethram are within a stone's from here.

The proposed extension of Ashramam link road along the Ashtamudi lake banks through flyover will terminate at Thoppil Kadavu to touch the NH-47.

Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 07:48 AM

Hi guys,
I tried to capture some pic while i was travelling through Kollam, here it is:-

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KSRTC BUS STAND

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LINK ROAD (1)
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It would be good if the KSRTC bus station and the garrage near the Ashtamudi lake is shifted to another location near to NH-47 so that the traffic congestion in this area and the pollution to Ashtamudi Lake due to the termional can be avoided to some extent.

This place can be used for future tourism related and commercial projects as it very near to Ashramam and city centre area.

The ideal place for KSRTC Bus termianl will be near to the current Railway quarters near to SMP Palace. If railways give this land for KSRTC bus terminal, then both Railway station and KSRTC Bus Station will be closer and on either side of NH-47. Moreover, this will benefit the train passengers and bus travellers therby generating more income for both Railways and KSRTC.

Kollam corporation can develop its city private bus terminal near to Aandamukkam and link all the three Railway station, KSRTC bus terminal and Private bus terminal through foot over bridges as all are near by within 500 metres.

Picture courtesy - kksg1972, zodfish

Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 09:05 AM

Reliance Store
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I heard that Reliance stores are coming in this building. It's the new building coming besides Corporation building.

Sreejith, it is not Reliance Store but Al Manama hypermarket from the NRI business group Al Manama. Most of the reliance stores are coming up at K Mall.

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Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 09:15 AM

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Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 09:26 AM

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Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 09:29 AM

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Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 09:30 AM

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Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 09:35 AM

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Courtesy - Facebook

Reghu

October 1st, 2011, 10:36 AM

Navigator:
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Mega Mobile Zone:
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Linen By Burgoyne:
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Zal Halaah Dez:
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Coutesy - Facebook

kksg1972

October 2nd, 2011, 06:10 AM

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Another view of KOLLAM bustand. we can see the K Mall in the backdrop.

kksg1972

October 2nd, 2011, 06:16 AM

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Another view of Thoppil kadavu

kksg1972

October 2nd, 2011, 06:20 AM

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Kollam Boat Jetty

kksg1972

October 2nd, 2011, 06:23 AM

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Kadappakada Junction a close view

kksg1972

October 2nd, 2011, 06:26 AM

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A colourful view of Gandhi Park at Kollam Beach. Now we have to pay Rs. 5/- per head as entry fee.

Reghu

October 2nd, 2011, 06:39 AM

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Kadappakada Junction a close view

Kadapakkada junction development is very important for the development of the city as it a crammed and bottleneck junction now. A traffic round with better signal facilitites is imperative. Being a junction of NH-208 and Ashramam 4-lane roads, the authoritites should have envisaged a better junction development plan.

Hope the junction will have better face in the iminent future:).

Reghu

October 2nd, 2011, 08:04 AM

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ASRAMOM CHILDREN'S PARK(2)

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Near Residency Bunglow:

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robin_a_p

October 2nd, 2011, 09:30 AM

Kadapakkada junction development is very important for the development of the city as it a crammed and bottleneck junction now. A traffic round with better signal facilitites is imperative. Being a junction of NH-208 and Ashramam 4-lane roads, the authoritites should have envisaged a better junction development plan.

Hope the junction will have better face in the iminent future:).

^^ This junction will soon require a flyover. Also the Kollam Chenngotta road at least till Kottarakara should be made 4/6 lane. The traffic denisity in this section is very high and is bound to climb further as the Kundra Technopark becomes fully operational. I remember in my childhood days it used to take not more than 30 mts to reach Kollam from Kottarakara. Now it takes close to an hour. Need immediate attention of authorities.

Reghu

October 2nd, 2011, 10:44 AM

As part of Clean Destination City program by DTPC, the Thevally - KSRTC Bus station stretch of the Ashtamudi lake in the city will be cleaned daily from today onwards.

The garbage and the paltic waste in the lake will picked up by cleaners navigating through small canow boats.

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Reghu

October 2nd, 2011, 11:01 AM

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Snap of KSRTC Bus Station & Boat Terminal from Adventure park:

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canty_kollam

October 2nd, 2011, 08:07 PM

dinakar

October 3rd, 2011, 05:15 AM

It's good news to hear that first mall in kollam- KMALL is coming up but we should not make the mistake where many malls in other cities in India are shutting down shutters.They are more failures than success. It has been said that 4/10 malls becomes a success the other change into some loss making business. Some reason are

1.The malls builder hands over to business and they consider administrative activities of the malls. They should be proper functioning of toilets,food courts/play floors space for children and maintenance of cinema halls and other areas not held by business.
2. The Parking lot of 4 wheeler & 2 wheeler must be properly planned which must not drive away owners of vehicles.
3.Malls should attract big names in market & have shops for Clothing/Electronic & Gadgets /Furniture /Jewellery/ Sports goods etc.

Any other thoughts are welcome

must not be true.is it ?

I ve not seen or heard of any of the malls in Bangalore or chennai shut down because of less business or maintanance . Infact Its the other way around , most of the early mall like shopping complexes even in brigade road are struggling to attract people because of the malls.

In kerala Malls/multiplexes will be a hit for sure , simply for one reason - the amount of privacy and safety it offers to a middle class or upper middle class family, infact to any family.

A family who use to hesitate in going for a road side shopping were thousnds of eyes use to glare at them or a family that use to not go for cinema just becasue of those anti socials definitly will be ready to pay extra for the comforts that malls and multiplexes offers.

As you said maintanance is a key.They are doing it pretty well i guess. for example FOCUS mall calicut is almost 3 to 4 years old now, they are still maintaining the freshness with which they have started..same with the obreon and other malls in cochin.

:cheers:

greatshankar

October 3rd, 2011, 03:38 PM

Beautiful Kollam beach

http://i52.tinypic.com/9qk97a.jpg
cc: premkumar

canty_kollam

October 3rd, 2011, 07:08 PM

must not be true.is it ?

I ve not seen or heard of any of the malls in Bangalore or chennai shut down because of less business or maintanance . Infact Its the other way around , most of the early mall like shopping complexes even in brigade road are struggling to attract people because of the malls.

In kerala Malls/multiplexes will be a hit for sure , simply for one reason - the amount of privacy and safety it offers to a middle class or upper middle class family, infact to any family.

A family who use to hesitate in going for a road side shopping were thousnds of eyes use to glare at them or a family that use to not go for cinema just becasue of those anti socials definitly will be ready to pay extra for the comforts that malls and multiplexes offers.

As you said maintanance is a key.They are doing it pretty well i guess. for example FOCUS mall calicut is almost 3 to 4 years old now, they are still maintaining the freshness with which they have started..same with the obreon and other malls in cochin.

:cheers:

"At last count, there were 255 malls in India, of which 170 were in Delhi and Mumbai. Analysts say nearly Rs 22,000 crore has been sunk into building these malls. But they also say that almost 80 per cent of them are in dire straits"

canty_kollam

October 3rd, 2011, 11:10 PM

Some of the failed malls around bigger cities.

Star City mall -Delhi
DLF Galleria -Delhi
Centre One mall in Vashi
Kohinoor Mall in Kurla
Dreams Mall in Bhandup
Ansal Plaza -Mumbai
Crossroads Mall -(Tardeo) Mumbai
Gopalan Mall -Bangalore
Eva Mall -Bangalore
City Centre Mall -Chennai
Centrestage -Noida
The Citi Mall -Lokhandwala(Mumbai)
Piramals -mumbai

canty_kollam

October 3rd, 2011, 11:15 PM

canty_kollam

October 3rd, 2011, 11:26 PM

Reghu

October 4th, 2011, 08:21 AM

Does anyone know what is the built up area for K-MALL.Anything less than 300,000 sq ft will fail in the near future.Also is any theater coming up .Big names like FAME/PVR/INOX/CINEMAX should come up in the mall.

As you mentioned the failing scenario in Mumbai and Delhi is due to the enormous number of Malls. It is true that Malls should be hygienic and should contain basic amenitites and facilities including parking lot.

The K Mall built up area is around 225000 sq.ft. and it has two underground levels for parking other than the ground parking area. Since it is the first mall in Kollam and is still on the process to become a full bloomed one, there is no need to panic. All are waiting to see more big brand to come up at K Mall including a multiplex. Though the chances of multiplex at presnt is bleak the we are still hopeful that there will be some surprises by the begining of next year when the mall gets fully bloomed up.

Aji Kollam

October 4th, 2011, 08:27 AM

Reghu

October 4th, 2011, 08:46 AM

Kollam development can progress only in principle with the development of Kerala.Kerala development model will be based on 4 pillars.

1.Tourism
2.High Quality Education
3.Ayurveda (Medicine/Tourism)
4.IT

Lets initiate a discussion on these topics??

Yes, for Kollam's future development Tourism and IT are the key areas. Kollam Port along with Cashew Board and Mineral industry will play a pivotol role in the commercial and industrial development. SAIL's 3000 crore worth project proposal, Titanium Sponge factory, import and export of Cashew from Kollam port.... etc are good signs of the future.

Kollam Techno Park at Kundara shaping up as the contruction works are going on though not at the expected speed. The park is expected to be functionally operational by this year end as per official sources. It would be a major success if a global multinational company makes the Kollam Techno Park as their abode for their operations. The location of the park is gorgeous with enchanting backwaters surrounded on three sides. Moreover, there is enough land for future expansion owned by Cermaics and Alind factory. It is all about the begining and development of more infrastructural in the form of road , rail and other connectivity and access. Lets hope the first step will be right one.

More projects should come up at the educational and health sectors especially in the form of State/National level government educational institutions.

There are good signs in the private educational sector as Enginerring colleges from Kollam diocee, a probable medical college by SNDP and the numeruous educational institutions at Amrithapuri. The shifting of Amrith HQ to Amrithapuri will be fillip to the educational sector in the district. This will pave way for more institutions in the district and in Kerala.

In the health sector, ESI Medical College and the ESI super speciality hospitals are good signs. State government should start a medical college may be somwhere near to Kundara. It would be great if a full fledged medical college hospital is initiated by the Amrithananthamayi math along with the Ayurvedic Medical college hospital.

Tourism is the most booming industry in Kollam now as the district is blessed with backwaters and rivers. Star hotels and resorts are coming up at ideal locations and the future looks bright as well.

canty_kollam

October 4th, 2011, 12:13 PM

There are 17 Engineering colleges in Kollam but how many of them provide quality engineering education.Please rank them as per preference to and qulaity to education.

T K M College of Engineering, Kollam
College of Engineering, Kottarakkara, Kollam.
College of Engineering, Karunagappally, Kollam.
College of Engineering Pathanapuram, Kuriottumala, Elikattoor P O, Piravanthoor, Kollam Pin 689696
College of Engineering Perumon, Kollam
Baselios Mathew II College of Engg., Sasthamcotta, Kollam
Hindustan College of Engineering, Arippa, Kulathupuzha, Kollam.
MES Institute of Tech. & Management, Chathannoor, Kollam.
Shahul Hameed Memorial Engineering College, Kadakkal, Kollam
Travancore Engineering College, Aayoor, Kollam
T K M Institute of Technology, Ezhukone, Kollam
UKF College of Engineering & Tech., Parippally, Kollam.
Younus College of Engineering & Technology, Vadakkevila, Kollam
Younus Institute of Technology, Kannanaloor, Nedumpana P O, Kollam
Younus College of Engineering for Women, Thalachira P O, Kottarakkara, Kollam.
Bishop Jerome Institute of Engineering, Kollam
Venus College of Engineering, Thalachira, Kollam

Medical Colleges in Kollam

Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Meyyannoor P O, Kollam.
Sreenarayana Inst. of Ayurvedic Studies & Research, Puthoor, Kollam.
Travancore Medical College, Mylapore, Umayanalloor P O, Kollam.

canty_kollam

October 4th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Kerala Education is going in for crass commercialzation and profiteering.In karnataka 22000 engg remain unfilled and there are instance where not seat could be filled in a few colleges. What we need is not just a engg college .High grade education should be introduced in the form of IIT/ISB or even the IVY league of institution like in US .

canty_kollam

October 4th, 2011, 12:37 PM

Some statistics to ponder about

No of Students who appeared in KEAM 2011 - 101905
No of Students in the Rank list -56336
No of Students who appeared in KEAM 2011 from kollam -9551
No of Students in the Rank list from kollam -4804
No of Engg seats in Kollam dist -4080

We can see slowly & steadly the Supply will outstrip demand in kollam this will cause loss making institution and most of them will go out of business.

Aslesh

October 4th, 2011, 12:53 PM

Capt. Riva Philip of education. :D

Aslesh

October 4th, 2011, 12:59 PM

psanthosh

October 4th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Please do not oppose the engg colleges. we need more technical education in Kerala. Technical education is the base for economic development. Quality will be improved if the competition is there. No compettion No Quality.

As per my idea, TVM, Kochi , Calicut need a minimum of 100 engg per district and other districts a minimum of 50 each.

If we have sufficient technical graduates, growth will come automatically.

psanthosh

October 4th, 2011, 01:49 PM

Reghu

October 4th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Can they shift a few them to Malabar. Here student still go to other states for higher education. Oru 3-4 ennam kannurilott poratte. :)

Is all those Younus belonging to same person?

Yes, Younus Kunju is former Muslim League MLA from Kollam. He is a business man who owns the hotel Shah International in the city and a handfull of educational institutions including Engineering college, BEd college and technical institutes. He is also a successful cashew businessmen and politician. Probably, Muslim League could have won a seat at Eravipuram constituency in the district if he had contented from there.

Younus College of Engineering & Technology in the city is one of the best in terms of students innovation. The students from this college have been in news for different innovations offlate including the innovation to prevent train collsion.

Reghu

October 4th, 2011, 02:04 PM

We need private universities also, atleast one per district.

Today I was browsing to find out an online course on cyber security in India. I could not able to find out any college/instituion from Kerala providing this course. But I can see a number of universities from TN providing these kind of courses.

We have a number of graduates working in Gulf and mof of them attend some kind of MBA/PG courses. All the time, this money will be going to outside Kerala universities only.

Yes, our district needs high quality institutions and good universities head quartered here.

It would be better to discuss the common Kerala topics in the Kerala Cafe or Kerala Projects thread. Lets focus on the prospects and projects of Kollam district in this thread and thereby makes this thread relevant in terms of title and content:).

psanthosh

October 4th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Younus was there in the Eravipuram Election 3 times and he failed to RS Unni 3 times. Since he failed 3 times and cannot stand in the election again from Eravipuram, he went to Malabar. He got elected from Malabar and become a MLA. This is the story

But his business is totally into Kollam with a set of educational institutions , cashew business etc.

Kollam need a university; it can be govt or private.

Do you have any idea about Shankers medical college?

Yes, Younus Kunju is former Muslim League MLA from Kollam. He is a business man who owns the hotel Shah International in the city and a handfull of educational institutions including Engineering college, BEd college and technical institutes. He is also a successful cashew businessmen and politician. Probably, Muslim League could have won a seat at Eravipuram constituency in the district if he had contented from there.

Younus College of Engineering & Technology in the city is one of the best in terms of students innovation. The students from this college have been in news for different innovations offlate including the innovation to prevent train collsion.

Reghu

October 4th, 2011, 02:50 PM

Younus was there in the Eravipuram Election 3 times and he failed to RS Unni 3 times. Since he failed 3 times and cannot stand in the election again from Eravipuram, he went to Malabar. He got elected from Malabar and become a MLA. This is the story

But his business is totally into Kollam with a set of educational institutions , cashew business etc.

Kollam need a university; it can be govt or private.

Do you have any idea about Shankers medical college?

As per the information, the proposed Shankar Medical College will become a reality according SNDP Genereral Secreteray's version. Now the route is clear as in city areas only 10 acres of land for Medical college and the hospital can be within 5 Kms near the collge. Vellapally Nateshan says this makes the path easy, but still they are not able to give a final punch regarding when the college will be officially announced.

Regarding private university, there is a probable news about Amritha University HQ to be shifted to Kollam district. Lets wait and see:).

navjot

October 4th, 2011, 03:55 PM

As per the information, the proposed Shankar Medical College will become a reality according SNDP Genereral Secreteray's version. Now the route is clear as in city areas only 10 acres of land for Medical college and the hospital can be within 5 Kms near the collge. Vellapally Nateshan says this makes the path easy, but still they are not able to give a final punch regarding when the college will be officially announced.

Regarding private university, there is a probable news about Amritha University HQ to be shifted to Kollam district. Lets wait and see:).

I spoke to some officers in the administrative office of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Coimbatore and they say that the chances for a hq shift is bleak... They say that it is impossible to run a pvt university in kerala...

psanthosh

October 4th, 2011, 04:27 PM

It is correct; that is the reason why Kerala lost the NRI university.
Our Left is against anything and so against pvt universities.
It may take 10-15 years for the left group to allow pvt universities in Kerala similar to the case of pvt engg/medical colleges.

So there is no chance for Amrita university in our Kollam.

I spoke to some officers in the administrative office of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Coimbatore and they say that the chances for a hq shift is bleak... They say that it is impossible to run a pvt university in kerala...

Reghu

October 5th, 2011, 06:25 AM

A high level discussion between the PWD minister Ibrahim Kutty with Kollam MP Peethambara Kuruppu, Kollam MLA PK Gurudasan, and the PWD officials has decided to acquire the disputed land by giving the market value fixed by the revenue department. Also, the total amount for the contract will be recalculated based on the actual vlaue.

Previously an amount of 7.84 crores was allotted by the National Highway Authority for a new bridge parallel to Iron bridge that is part of the NH-47 across the Kollam Canal. Some technical glitches in the form of land acquisition from an individual owning property on the road side retarded the construction works.

Source - Manorama (http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=10184576&district=Kollam&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@)

Labour Minister P.K. Gurudasan, who is also Kollam MLA, has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath to accord administrative sanction for Rs.7.84 crore at the earliest for the construction of a bridge parallel to the Irumbupalam across the Kollam canal in the city.

He has said the Irumbupalam point along National Highway 47 remains a bottleneck since the bridge is too narrow to accommodate the heavy traffic there.

Fund allocation

Fund allocation for the new bridge has been cleared by the Centre in principle following efforts by the State government.

Source:The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/14/stories/2011011455630300.htm)

Reghu

October 5th, 2011, 09:46 AM

The Planning Commission has cleared the proposal for setting up the long-awaited Cashew Board at Kollam, Chief Minister Ooomen Chandy informed the Assembly on Thursday.

Responding to a calling attention motion from A.A. Aziz (RSP), the Chief Minister said that only a formal decision was now necessary for setting up the Cashew Board:banana::cheers::banana:. Planning Commission’s clearance was the toughest obstacle before the State. Now that the Commission has cleared the proposal, a formal decision should not be difficult.

He had taken up the issue with Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar during the Cabinet’s visit to New Delhi. However, the Commerce Minister was not in Delhi on the day. The matter would be taken up once again with both Mr. Pawar and the Commerce Minister when he visits Delhi next, Mr. Chandy said.

Earlier, Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikkutty said that the State expected a favourable decision in the matter from the Centre any time now.

Source - The Hindu Business (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article2496697.ece)

This news is 2 months old but posting it here as it is relevant in the wake of the decision to set up the long-awaited Cashew Board has already taken.

NEW DELHI (Commodity Online) : India is considering to form cashew board to provide much required boost to country’s ailing cashew industry.

In a written reply in country’s parliament, India’s minister of state for commerce and industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said Planning Commission was asked by the government to discuss issues relating to setting up of a cashew board with the department of commerce and department of agriculture and cooperation.

He said the Planning Commission had been asked to outline the future steps regarding the formation of cashew board.

In a separate answer, he said the estimated export of tea from India during March 2011 has declined.

This decline is reportedly due to political disturbances in Afghanistan, Egypt and some Middle-East countries, payment problems associated with exports to Iran and non-tariff barriers regarding exports to Iraq.

He said the government through the Tea Board is taking various steps to boost the export of tea which include conducting promotional campaigns in the foreign markets, buyer-seller meets, tea tasting sessions, trade fairs, international conventions, incentive to exporters, as also lending promotional support to Indian tea exporters in their marketing efforts.

canty_kollam

October 6th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Guys could someone bring out a list of the Good Hotel in Kollam and their ratings. We can start of with 5 stars - I presuming there would not be much of a problem with that?

Reghu

October 6th, 2011, 02:10 PM

Guys could someone bring out a list of the Good Hotel in Kollam and their ratings. We can start of with 5 stars - I presuming there would not be much of a problem with that?

Raviz, at Mathilil in Kollam city is the pick of the bunch with seven star facilities.

1. Raviz, Kollam (Quilon)
Location (Mathilil) Kollam City
Tariff - 14,000 - 45,000 (5 star with seven star facilities)

2. Beach Orchid Hotel, Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Beach) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 6500 onwards (5 star)

3. Club Mahindra Ashtamudi Resorts,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Chavara South, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 6500 onwards

4. Cambay Palm Lagoon Resorts,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Vellimon, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 6000 onwards

5. Fragrant Nature Retreat,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Paravur, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 7000 onwards

6. Aquaserene,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: South Paravur, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 3500 onwards

7. Valiyavila Family Estate,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Thevally) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 2500 onwards

8. Sudarsan Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Convent Junction) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1700 onwards

9. Nani Hotels & Resorts,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakada) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1600 onwards

10. Xavier's Residency,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Kadapakkada) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1400 onwards

11. Yatri Niwas,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Ashramam) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1400 onwards

12. Summer House Holiday Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Thirumullavaram) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards

13. Nila Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Cheerankavu, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1800 onwards

14. Jays Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Prakkulam, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

15. Sarovaram Backwater Resort & Ayurvedic Spa,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Ashtamudi, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1000 onwards

16. Comfort Regency Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Karunagapally, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

17. The Vijaya Castle,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Shasthancottah, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 2400 onwards

18. Kumar Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Punalur, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

19. Ambadi Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Beach Road) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 300 onwards

20. Shah International Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Residency Road) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 700 onwards

21. Railview Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakkada) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

22. Shines Tourist Centre,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Near Taluk Office) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 300 onwards

23. Alakapuri Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Amrithapuri, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1000 onwards

24. Sea Bee Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Near Taluk Office) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 600 onwards

25. Aadithyaa Resorts Lakeside,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Shasthankotta, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 4000 onwards

26.Jalasubiksha Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Padappakkara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1300 onwards

27. Sundara Theeram Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Padappakara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1000 onwards

28. Vijaya Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Chavara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1200 onwards

29. Munampel Royal Shelter,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Shasthankotta, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards

30. Moonnam Kizhakkathil Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Prakkulam, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

31. Nalukettil Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Kureeppuzha, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

32. Vanajolsana Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Munroe Island, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

33.Regant Lake Palace Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Neendakara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 3500 onwards

34. Karthika Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakkada) Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 400 onwards

35. Lake Palace Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Anchalummoodu, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards

36. Ambalakkara Regency Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Kottarakara
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

37. Ram Kamal Residency,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakada) Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 600 onwards

38. Raja Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Karunagappally, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 2000 onwards

39. Prasanthi Hotel, Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Beach Road) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs 1000 onwards

40. Kollam Beach Retreat, Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Mundakkal Beach) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs 300 - 500

canty_kollam

October 6th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Thanks alot Reghu.Good work.

canty_kollam

October 6th, 2011, 02:29 PM

http://tinypic.com/ftj6l2.jpg

This is the Guest House in Kollam and is consisdered as the architectural marvel in the town. The massive complex built for the British resident 200 years ago, too exhibits a cultural continuity in its architectural style combining Travancore tradition.This is one of the most elegant buildings in India

robin_a_p

October 6th, 2011, 02:59 PM

Raviz, Mathilil Kollam is the pick of the bunch with seven star facilities.

0. Raviz, Kollam
Location Mathilil Kollam
Tariff - 14,000 - 45,000

1. Club Mahindra Ashtamudi Resorts,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Chavara South, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 6500 onwards

2. Aquaserene,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: South Paravur, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 3500 onwards

3. Sudarsan Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Convent Junction) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1700 onwards

4. Beach Orchid Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Beach) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 6500 onwards

5. Summer House Holiday Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Thirumullavaram) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards

6. Palm Lagoon Resorts,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Vellimon, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 6000 onwards

7. Yatri Niwas,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Ashramam) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1400 onwards

8. Nila Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Cheerankavu, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1800 onwards

9. Nani Hotels & Resorts,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakada) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1600 onwards

10. Jays Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Prakkulam, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

11. Sarovaram Backwater Resort & Ayurvedic Spa,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Ashtamudi, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1000 onwards

12. Valiyavila Family Estate,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Thevally) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 2500 onwards

13. Comfort Regency Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Karunagapally, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

14. The Vijaya Castle,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Shasthancottah, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 2400 onwards

15. Kumar Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Punalur, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

16. Ambadi Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Beach Road) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 300 onwards

17. Shah International Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Residency Road) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 700 onwards

18. Railview Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakkada) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

19. Shines Tourist Centre,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Near Taluk Office) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 300 onwards

20. Alakapuri Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Amrithapuri, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1000 onwards

21. Sea Bee Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Near Taluk Office) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 600 onwards

22. Aadithyaa Resorts Lakeside,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Shasthankotta, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 4000 onwards

23.Jalasubiksha Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Padappakkara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1300 onwards

24. Sundara Theeram Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Padappakara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1000 onwards

25. Vijaya Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Chavara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1200 onwards

25. Xavier's Residency,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Kadapakkada) Kollam City
Tariff: Rs. 1400 onwards

26. Ram Kamal Residency,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakada) Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 600 onwards

27. Raja Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Karunagappally, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 2000 onwards

28. Munampel Royal Shelter,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Shasthankotta, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards

29. Moonnam Kizhakkathil Palace,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Prakkulam, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

30. Nalukettil Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Kureeppuzha, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

31. Vanajolsana Homestay,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Munroe Island, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 500 onwards

32. Fragrant Nature Retreat,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Paravur, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 7000 onwards

33.Regant Lake Palace Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Neendakara, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 3500 onwards

34. Karthika Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: (Chinnakkada) Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 400 onwards

35. Lake Palace Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Anchalummoodu, Kollam
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards

36. Ambalakkara Regency Hotel,Kollam (Quilon)
Location: Kottarakara
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

Thank you Reghu for the comprehensive list. And, yes, Raviz is a class apart. It is the top ranking hotel in entire state if not entire South India and will definitely find a place in the list of top 5 hotels in entire country.

Malayaali

October 6th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Thank you Reghu for the comprehensive list. And, yes, Raviz is a class apart. It is the top ranking hotel in entire state if not entire South India and will definitely find a place in the list of top 5 hotels in entire country.

Its a great hotel, but these words are little exorbitant! It will find place in top 5 hotels of the state, not the country!

robin_a_p

October 7th, 2011, 02:07 AM

Its a great hotel, but these words are little exorbitant! It will find place in top 5 hotels of the state, not the country!

Can you name the other four 7 star hotels in the state that will come along with Raviz in the list of top 5?

tomatohead

October 7th, 2011, 06:26 AM

That makes Raviz the second seven star in the world after Burj Al Arab even though there is nothing like an official seven star rating. There are now 3 and 4 star hotels in Pappanamcode, Kattakada and Ambalamukku. Try reading this ....

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/cbi-arrests-three-itdc-officials/854632/

Can you name the other four 7 star hotels in the state that will come along with Raviz in the list of top 5?

robin_a_p

October 7th, 2011, 06:28 AM

That makes Raviz the second seven star in the world after Burj Al Arab even though there is nothing like an official seven star rating. There are now 3 and 4 star hotels in Pappanamcode, Kattakada and Ambalamukku. Try reading this ....

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/cbi-arrests-three-itdc-officials/854632/

What is your point? Looks like you are interested in creating trouble here. Your previous posts in Trivandrum forum also are intended towards creating trouble. Request mods to take notice.

tomatohead

October 7th, 2011, 06:44 AM

Yaaar, what trouble? :runaway: Mod coming, Stay tuned!
Why are u calling mod and all yaaar? I only talked about seven star. You don't like seven star no problem we will call it 6 star.

What is your point? Looks like you are interested in creating trouble here. Your previous posts in Trivandrum forum also are intended towards creating trouble. Request mods to take notice.

Malayaali

October 7th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Can you name the other four 7 star hotels in the state that will come along with Raviz in the list of top 5?

First of all, there is nothing like a 7 star rating!! Its a rating christened by the owners themselves to market their property. Earlier Le Meridien Cochin used to be told that its the 1st 7 star property in the state.

I will give you few 5 star deluxe hotels in the state that could give Raviz a run for their money.

1) Vivanta by Taj Malabar - Cochin
2) Le Meridien Cochin
3) Leela Resort Kovalam
4) Ramada Resort Cochin
5) Kumarakom Lake Resorts
6) Brunton Boatyard Cochin
7) Spice Village Thekkady
8) Lalit Resort Bekal
9) Rainforest Athirapilly
10) Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom

These are some of them. You need to know that Kerala is no short in resorts & hotels, Raviz is one among the best if not the best! But stating it among the top 5 in the country is little bit too early to overrate!!

robin_a_p

October 7th, 2011, 08:39 AM

First of all, there is nothing like a 7 star rating!! Its a rating christened by the owners themselves to market their property. Earlier Le Meridien Cochin used to be told that its the 1st 7 star property in the state.

I will give you few 5 star deluxe hotels in the state that could give Raviz a run for their money.

1) Vivanta by Taj Malabar - Cochin
2) Le Meridien Cochin
3) Leela Resort Kovalam
4) Ramada Resort Cochin
5) Kumarakom Lake Resorts
6) Brunton Boatyard Cochin
7) Spice Village Thekkady
8) Lalit Resort Bekal
9) Rainforest Athirapilly
10) Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom

These are some of them. You need to know that Kerala is no short in resorts & hotels, Raviz is one among the best if not the best! But stating it among the top 5 in the country is little bit too early to overrate!!

Oh !!! great effort ... Just wanted to remind you that there are two more Vivanta hotels in the state [both happen to be under the same Muncipal Corporation, but not the one where the Vivanta you mentioned is located... Guess the place ... ]. And all Vivanta hotels doesn't come close to Raviz in terms of luxury.

I had been to some of the resorts / hotels you mentioned above and also to other major hotels in different parts of the country and of course to Raviz [not for stay]. And it is my perception that Raviz eclipses all others in the state which in your opinion may be overrated. Same is the case of Raviz being part of top 5 list in the country.

But any way thanks for the valuable time of yours.

Malayaali

October 7th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Oh !!! great effort ... Just wanted to remind you that there are two more Vivanta hotels in the state [both happen to be under the same Muncipal Corporation, but not the one where the Vivanta you mentioned is located... Guess the place ... ]. And all Vivanta hotels doesn't come close to Raviz in terms of luxury.

I had been to some of the resorts / hotels you mentioned above and also to other major hotels in different parts of the country and of course to Raviz [not for stay]. And it is my perception that Raviz eclipses all others in the state which in your opinion may be overrated. Same is the case of Raviz being part of top 5 list in the country.

But any way thanks for the valuable time of yours.

There are many Taj properties in Kerala, but Taj Malabar stands apart, not expecting your certificate for that, as its well certified and officially declared as the best hotel in the state for quite sometime now.

And me too have been to most of those resorts or hotels, i have mentioned here (not to Raviz tho!). From their website and all those pictures, i have it here, i do not feel that Raviz is that coveted to be put in a separate luxury band. Thanks :)

robin_a_p

October 7th, 2011, 08:50 AM

I value your opinion... But let me keep mine. Did i say that my opinion is what Ministry of Tourism relies on to rate the hotels... Wonder why you are getting so agitated...

mohammedirshad06

October 7th, 2011, 09:01 AM

There are many Taj properties in Kerala, but Taj Malabar stands apart, not expecting your certificate for that, as its well certified and officially declared as the best hotel in the state for quite sometime now.

And me too have been to most of those resorts or hotels, i have mentioned here (not to Raviz tho!). From their website and all those pictures, i have it here, i do not feel that Raviz is that coveted to be put in a separate luxury band. Thanks :)

Well, Raviz seems to be ultra luxurious. But definitely not to to be listed among top 5 in the country. A glance thro' India Hotels and Resorts thread would prove so. There can't be an act of comparision between Raviz with recently opened Taj Palace in Hyderabad or upcoming ITC Chola in Chennai or JW Marriot of Mumbai or Taj Palace in Jaipur....

Perhaps it may be considered one among top 20 of the country. The uniqueness of most of the hotels in Kerala, lies in experience, not on architectural lavishness. I have been to several hotels in Rajasthan, including the monumental Taj in Jaipur or Jaypee of Agra....

You feel the extreme end of lavishness in these properties, but I can't describe in words, the soothing effect which you get in Kalari Kovilakom in Palakkad or Spice Village.

Even in Raviz, I am sure, the guests will look forward more of the experience, than the lavish architectural beauty or number of fountains, gardens, lawns or number of butlers waiting for you...... Kerala as whole, donot offer anything in grandeur, but an unique experience of elegance and beauty of simplicity.

No wonder, why we have God of Small Things based in Kerala....

So argument of Which is Burj Al Arab of Kerala or 2 Vivantas makes no use.... And Robinbhai... I don't know whether you have heard it or not... Just check website of Le Colonial in Kochi. You will be shocked to see the rates touching near 30,000 for tourist season per nights. Its just a small resort with 7 rooms and a small pool. But as I said, in Kerala, experience makes resorts mint money.... The historical legacy mints money even for small hotels like Le Colonial, which ranks almost at par with JW Marriot or Taj Mahal Hotels.....

robin_a_p

October 7th, 2011, 09:02 AM

^^ Oh ya ... was expecting you ...

So argument of Which is Burj Al Arab of Kerala or 2 Vivantas makes no use.... And Robinbhai... I don't know whether you have heard it or not... Just check website of Le Colonial in Kochi. You will be shocked to see the rates touching near 30,000 for tourist season per nights. Its just a small resort with 7 rooms and a small pool. But as I said, in Kerala, experience makes resorts mint money.... The historical legacy mints money even for small hotels like Le Colonial, which ranks almost at par with JW Marriot or Taj Mahal Hotels.....

No, I am not shocked [Uh !!!] Thank you for the warning.

Reghu

October 7th, 2011, 09:17 AM

Friends, forget about Raviz being the best or amongst the best, but one thing is for sure, it is an absolutely exotic experience especially while considering the location (calm and serene surrounded by backwaters) where it stays ...that too just a stone's throw away from the heart of the city.

I will upload some of the most beautiful snaps of Raviz from and within Raviz and around Raviz that are taken by none other than the architect of Raviz...the great Eugene Pandala. He was the founding Head of Architecture Department TKM, College of Engineering Kollam and stays very near to the Raviz hotel.

Eugene Pandala

Eugene Pandala is an Indian architect, known for building with values of environmental sustainability. Eugene Pandala did Masters in Urban Design from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. He had his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and at Fort Brockhurst (English Heritage Training Centre) in U.K. He was the founding head of the department of Architecture at the Architecture School in Quilon where he spent educating and researching on traditional building technologies of India.

Pandala while studying at Delhi School of Planning and Architecture met the legendary architect Hassan Fathy, and was inspired to build with mud. As a nature lover, and cultural heritage conservation activist, he designs buildings with natural materials, making some of his work the most interesting organic forms with cultural continuity, so natural to its surroundings.

His unique Architecture style paved way to many awards, and recognition. In 2011, Lalith Kala Academy awarded him the first Laurie Baker award. The Designer of the year Award given by Inside Outside design magazine in 2007 was for eco friendly design. His heritage Conservation project in East Fort Trivandrum was chosen for a commendation award by Inside Outside magazine in 2004. In 1999 for one of his residential building built with mud "Bodhi", Pandala was given, a Commendation award, by J.K. Foundations, Architect of the year award.

He received commendation award for private Residential Building J.K. Architect of the year award in 1999.

After doing his Bachelor of Architecture from College of Engineering Trivandrum in 1977, Eugine did his Masters in Urban Design in 1981 from SPA in Delhi; he did his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and at Fort Brockhust (English Heritage Training Centre) in U.K.

He was the founding Head of Architecture Department TKM, College of Engineering Kollam India.

He was the Consultant for the Government of Kerala for their PATTA (Pacific Asia Tour and Travel Association) Award winning Fort Cochin and Thiruvanathapuram East Fort Conservation projects.

He was the consultant of Malayala Manorama The leading Malayalam Daily, for the construction of hamlets for the rehabilitation of tsunami victims.

Eugine Pandala is a Core group member of the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India

Eugine is a permanent invitee of the Art and Heritage Commission, Government of Kerala, the co-convener, INTACH, Kerala centre and convener of its Kollam chapter.

He has guided student projects in Architecture, Urban Design Conservation and Landscape at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.

Eugine’s ranges of works are institutional and industrial buildings, commercial complexes, five star hotels, resorts, residential and conservation and landscape projects in India and abroad.

He has authored many articles on sustainable architecture and heritage conservation in leading news papers and magazines and presented papers on sustainable and cost effective architecture, and conservation at national and international conferences.

http://eugenepandala.com/Eugene_pandala/Welcome.html

There are many Taj properties in Kerala, but Taj Malabar stands apart, not expecting your certificate for that, as its well certified and officially declared as the best hotel in the state for quite sometime now.

And me too have been to most of those resorts or hotels, i have mentioned here (not to Raviz tho!). From their website and all those pictures, i have it here, i do not feel that Raviz is that coveted to be put in a separate luxury band. Thanks :)

kollam city

October 8th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Well ,Today is the launch of smart city,kochi...gr8 news for kerala and especially kochi people.....This will lead to good development of all nearby areas..Many residential projects of renowned builders have also started nearby smart city...costs about 80 lakhs /flat.

Something like this should be done here at Kollam...Then only kollam city will develop and come on par with kochi,trivandrum.

Dont understand, why the no of residential projects in kollam is so less as compared to other places...also renowned builders are not coming here...is it due to unavailability of space or people staying in kollam city are not interested in flats...

Only if large no. of residential,commercial and infrastructure p[rojects come in kollam, kollam city will compete with kochi,trivandrum....

psanthosh

October 8th, 2011, 12:45 PM

It is not due to lack of space ... it is due to lack of employment opportunities..

Well ,Today is the launch of smart ity,kochi...gr8 news for kerala and especially kochi people.....This will lead to good development of all nearby areas..Many residential projects of renowned builders have also started nearby smart city...costs about 80 lakhs /flat.

Something like this should be done here at Kollam...Then only kollam city will develop and come on par with kochi,trivandrum.

Dont understand, why the no of residential projects in kollam is so less as compared to other places...also renowned builders are not coming here...is it due to unavailability of space or people staying in kollam city are not interested in flats...

Only if large no. of residential,commercial and infrastructure p[rojects come in kollam, kollam city will compete with kochi,trivandrum....

canty_kollam

October 8th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Guys,
Put your horses where the money is.... Kollam strength is Tourism among others which are suited for kerala- IT, High education quality & Ayurveda..Focus / Focus on Tourism the rest will follow. Let's be frank Kollam can't compete with TVM,Kochi,Kozhikode on IT leave alone other major centres.Ravitz is probably the start of the movement.Let hope more will follow.

Aslesh

October 8th, 2011, 04:45 PM

^^^ +100

psanthosh

October 8th, 2011, 04:53 PM

Reghu

October 8th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Kollam can be one of most industralized location in India if we leverage on our minerals. We have sufficient titanium, we should utilize it to produce the product like paint etc. We should have some titanium park to generate these kind of products.

Another one is to leverage on cashe based food products. Kollam is the ideal place for this.

Absolutely, Santosh. Minerals is the actual strength which can put Kollam truly in the global stage along with tourism.

Actually, there was a quote from one of the mineral industrialist saying that there is enough rich mineral content in the Kollam coast which can even buy a complete Mumbai city. Just imagine if we have utilized this mineral richness for the development of Kollam or the country.

I think it is a matter of time that mineral industries grow in strength in India especially in Kollam due to the high demand of the mineral in the aero space, defence and related industries. Let Titanium Sponge factory and the mooted SAIL project be the begining.

As Canty said rightly, currently we cannot jumb into bandwagon and compete with the elite in IT as it may take time to bloom. As we know that the IT industry started in Kerala in 1991 but still we are far behind in terms of good companies and software export when other cities where IT has started in the millenium such as Pune, Gurugaon, Bhubavaneshwar...etc are fast ahead in overall progress. Karnataka's second tier cities may go ahead of us as per the current trend. Hubli and northern Karnataka cities along with Mysore and Mangalore are promoted highly as Bangalore is saturated.

So lets focus more on Tourism, Port, Minerals and then IT for Kollam's development.

Reghu

October 8th, 2011, 06:09 PM

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8535/artechlakecastle.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3127/artechlakepalace.jpg

Artech Palm Groove, Polayathode by Artech Group

G+16 Floors

http://i52.tinypic.com/303jkev.jpg

http://www.artechrealtors.com/

Reghu

October 9th, 2011, 06:58 AM

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1503/raviz8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3025/raviz13.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3587/raviz17.jpg

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Picture Courtesy - Eugene Pandala

Reghu

October 9th, 2011, 07:16 AM

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http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/4931/raviz46.jpg

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3507/raviz47.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9721/raviz48.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8899/raviz12.jpg

Picture Courtesy - Eugene Pandala

Reghu

October 9th, 2011, 07:39 AM

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http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1880/raviz18.jpg

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Picture Courtesy - Eugene Pandala

kollam city

October 9th, 2011, 01:46 PM

Well, freinds, I enquired about Artech's polayathode project,

Its 3500/ sq.ft + 2.50 lakhs for parking.....Ie. the smallest flat there 1350 area will come upto 50 lakhs....

Bookings have started.

Also I had enquired about crystal's 10 storey apartment project at medayil junction,kolllam.

It has been completely sold out.....Only shops ,mall space(for lifestyle mall) is still available,ie. around 6000 sqft commercial space at ground floor is available for sale .

Our actor MUKESH has booked a flat in it at 9th floor...:):):)and also some business hot shots have their flats in it....

Gr8 if more such projects come in kollam city.

psanthosh

October 9th, 2011, 03:03 PM

50 lakhs is high end.. We can have a landed house in Pattathanam with 50 lakhs

Well, freinds, I enquired about Artech's polayathode project,

Its 3500/ sq.ft + 2.50 lakhs for parking.....Ie. the smallest flat there 1350 area will come upto 50 lakhs....

Bookings have started.

Also I had enquired about crystal's 10 storey apartment project at medayil junction,kolllam.

It has been completely sold out.....Only shops ,mall space(for lifestyle mall) is still available,ie. around 6000 sqft commercial space at ground floor is available for sale .

Our actor MUKESH has booked a flat in it at 9th floor...:):):)and also some business hot shots have their flats in it....

Gr8 if more such projects come in kollam city.

psanthosh

October 9th, 2011, 03:10 PM

I do not think IT is good for Kollam. It may not work. let IT be concentrate on TVM/KOCHI/Calicut.

Kollam can concentrate on the following; it is just my idea.. no arguments..

1. Mineral based industries based on the rich minerals available in Kollam

-- Titanium sponge
-- Paint industry
-- watches
-- small scale mineral based industries
-- an Indian Institute of Mineral Science

2. Cashe based food indutry

-- cashew processing business
-- biscuits
-- chocolate

3. Sea food industry

4. Education

- Pvt Professional educaion in all fields
- International schools
- Pvt Universities
- A number of ITIs
- distant education centers

5. Rewamp Industries in and around Kundara

6. Rewamp industries in and around Punalur

7. Our own agriculture and agriculture based industries

[QUOTE=Reghu;84523631]Absolutely, Santosh. Minerals is the actual strength which can put Kollam truly in the global stage along with tourism.

robin_a_p

October 9th, 2011, 04:13 PM

^^ I feel Kollam has a future in IT. There is definitely going to be a spill over from Trivandrum. Kollam Technopark is being marketed as a one hour drive destination from TIA [which is much less than what it takes from ECity to BIAL in Bangalore]. Yes, in the near future Kollam should focus on Mineral resources / Food processing and Education. But that should not be at the cost of IT development. GoK should concentrate on improving the road infrastructure between Kundra / Kollam and Trivandrum. Also Kollam Punalur road should be widened to four lanes.

sakrishna

October 9th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Tier 3 cities/districts in Kerala should develop their traditional/natural sectors/strengths apart from tourism and IT.

Kollam - Minerals and Cashew
Alappuzha - Seafood and Coir (Though I don't recommend seafood, being a Veg., but it provides employment opportunity to 1000s and is an integral part of Alappuzha ;))
Kottayam - Rubber and Printing & Publishing
Thrissur - Banking and Gold
Kannur - Plywood and Handlooms.

:)

Reghu

October 10th, 2011, 03:49 AM

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http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/857/raviz35.jpg

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9826/raviz42.jpg

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Picture Courtesy - Eugene Pandala

psanthosh

October 10th, 2011, 03:50 AM

I do not know whether you guys remember the story of an old IT park in Mundakkal by the Kollam Muncipality. They invested about 1 crore reupees to convert a Womens Hostel to IT Park. After that work, no one come forward to start any IT companies in that IT park. Then they converted it back to womens hostel.

You cannot compare Bangalore with TVM. Bangalore is T1 for IT and it is an international city known to all over the world. If TVM is similar to Bangalore, then Kollam can be converted into an T2/T3 IT place.

Govt is wasting about 300 crores for this IT park; they could hace used that money to repair the roads in and around Kundara and Kollam town to reduce the accidents and death rates.

maheshponneth

October 10th, 2011, 04:54 AM

Reghu

October 10th, 2011, 11:11 AM

For the Crystal project, the Ashtamudi Lake and Arabian sea can be viewed from the 8th floor onwards. The good thing about the high rise apartments in West Kollam city region is that they all have sea and lake views from the 8th floor onwards as the main strip of land is sandwiched between the Ashtamudi Lake and the Arabian Sea.

Well, freinds, I enquired about Artech's polayathode project,

Its 3500/ sq.ft + 2.50 lakhs for parking.....Ie. the smallest flat there 1350 area will come upto 50 lakhs....

Bookings have started.

Also I had enquired about crystal's 10 storey apartment project at medayil junction,kolllam.

It has been completely sold out.....Only shops ,mall space(for lifestyle mall) is still available,ie. around 6000 sqft commercial space at ground floor is available for sale .

Our actor MUKESH has booked a flat in it at 9th floor...:):):)and also some business hot shots have their flats in it....

Gr8 if more such projects come in kollam city.

Reghu

October 11th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Corporation holds emergency meeting

Household biogas plants to get subsidy
As many as 10 biogas plants will be set up in the city in six months as part of efforts to find a lasting solution to the garbage issue, Mayor Prasanna Earnest informed an emergency ad hoc meeting of the City Corporation Council here on Monday.

The meeting was convened following an agitation by the residents of Kureepuzha against the wanton dumping of garbage collected from the city at the dumping yard there. (Residents called off the agitation on Sunday following talks with Labour Minister Shibu Baby John and the Mayor). The agitation had brought garbage collection in the city to a standstill for over 10 days.

Attractive subsidies would be provided to individual households for installing biogas plants. The cost for setting up a plant which can treat 5 kg of waste would be Rs.12,000. The State government subsidy would be Rs.7.500 and the Corporation's Rs.2,500, Ms. Earnest said.

Plastic ban

Plastics would be banned at the C. Keshavan Memorial Town Hall, managed by the Corporation. A biogas plant would be set up there. Closure orders would be issued to restaurants, auditoriums, hospitals, poultry farms, and other such establishments if they failed to make arrangements for the proper disposal of waste generated. Notices would be issued in three days, she said.

Opposition United Democratic Front members in the Council boycotted the meeting and staged a walkout terming it untimely.

The Mayor said the meeting was convened as per the request of the Opposition. The meeting was intended to endorse the decisions taken at the all-party meeting on Sunday.

The meeting began at 10.30 a.m. and as the Mayor finished her introductory address, Leader of the Opposition in the Council George D. Kattil raised to state that the failure of the Corporation to implement the plan prepared by the Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project had triggered the crisis.

The ruling side had been cheating the people on the issue. An emergency meeting should have been convened much earlier, Mr. Kattil said.

CPI member Uliyakovil Sasi said certain people had been trying to instigate residents at Kureepuzha against the Corporation.

canty_kollam

October 11th, 2011, 10:18 AM

Reghu

October 11th, 2011, 11:06 AM

PSanthosh

I agree with you on most count but you should have added Ayurveda also in list of things that kollam can concentrate. There is always skepticism on whether IT will succeed.Look at the big picture,IT is not just an industry it will be the defacto mode of communication.I would like to compare it to road development. Would you stop development of roads just because you dont see any industries in the hindsight.
Dont only think that IT will cater to international needs.Local and regional wise also IT can play a pivotal role in development and economic prosperity.Final point to take home is no one can stop development of IT irrespective of other industries.

You are absolutely correct, Canty. IT will definetely come along in Kollam and in other cities of Kerala and it is an industry that requires less space (can have an IT park in 10 acres as well) to start with and has less pollution. The important requirement is good bandwidth,connectivity, uninterrupted electricity and talented human resources.

Currently, there is a saying that for IT to flourish there should be better entertainment opportunitites within the city such as Malls, Multiplexes, Resorts, Pubs, theme parks..etc..etc. These are also relative compared to the respective cities and Kerala as a whole is jumping to join this bandwagon as well. Hence, only probable pollution forseen for IT is the cultural pollution...but no other pollution.

sreejith010

October 11th, 2011, 12:44 PM

Be optimastic about technopark. I heard that there are few firms already shown interest in Kollam technopark including one international company.. So there is hope on kollam technopark.. Wait for another three months..

Rajesh SM

October 11th, 2011, 01:06 PM

psanthosh

October 11th, 2011, 02:37 PM

Do you guys have any estimate on Kollam's total cashew export per year?

canty_kollam

October 11th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Vijayalaxmi cashew exports close to Rs 500 crores annually. Total exports comes close to Rs 1500 cr - i guesss.

canty_kollam

October 11th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Guys ,

Please list the major builders in kollam. From the previous post i know Artech builders is one of them . Who are the others??

Reghu

October 11th, 2011, 04:40 PM

Guys ,

Please list the major builders in kollam. From the previous post i know Artech builders is one of them . Who are the others??

Artech Realtors (http://www.artechrealtors.com/ProjectInfo?crux_prj_id=57)

Crystal homes (http://crystalhomes.co.in/projects.html)

Palm Land Developers (http://www.palmlandapartments.com/Overview.htm)

Vaidya Homes (http://www.vaidyahomes.com/Project-vaidya-Bhavan-2.html)

Thatwamasi Properties (http://kollam.olx.in/thathwamasi-properties-pvt-ltd-provides-digital-apartments-for-reasonable-rates-in-kollam-iid-20648190)

Reghu

October 14th, 2011, 03:57 AM

JKVijay

October 14th, 2011, 01:27 PM

It is confirmed that the much awaited Cashew Board will be instituted in the Cashew capital of India 'Kollam". This was anounced by the Anand Sharma in New Delhi yesterday. The official announcement in this regard will be come within two or three weeks.

Also, there is a proposal for merging the Coco board with the Cashew Board. If that happens, Kollam will be head quarters of Cashew and Coco Board in India.:banana::cheers::banana:

I agree, very gud news for us....http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/1216557/2011-10-14/kerala really hope that this will be implemented at the earliest and before it goes to other cities.....!

navjot

October 14th, 2011, 06:44 PM

^^ good news at last... Setting up of cashew board at Kollam was bound to happen but took decades to get realised////

calicutjada

October 16th, 2011, 06:33 AM

Kollam Beach at night
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/267/kollamnight.jpg

Malayaali

October 16th, 2011, 06:19 PM

^^

കൊള്ളാം :applause:

e_arunsid

October 17th, 2011, 06:02 AM

OMG!! Stunning

simpliCITY

October 17th, 2011, 07:57 AM

:cheers: Nice beach.

Latheesh_r

October 18th, 2011, 03:46 PM

What a beautiful beach and park.

Why there are no people to enjoy such a beauty? or was this pic taken late night?

sreejith010

October 18th, 2011, 07:37 PM

What a beautiful beach and park.

Why there are no people to enjoy such a beauty? or was this pic taken late night?
the newly inaugurated kollam beach already become a hit. Most probably that picture was taken late night.. Inorder to keep beach clean, officials charging 5 rps from visitors too.. They can use this money for the cleaning of beach...

Reghu

October 19th, 2011, 06:19 AM

What a beautiful beach and park.

Why there are no people to enjoy such a beauty? or was this pic taken late night?

It is one of the most beautiful and landscaped beaches in Kerala. The beach is thronged by the people especially in the weekends. Though it is relatively a big beach it was throttling to accomodate the multitude during onam days.

Deshabhimani reports that the all spruced up Kollam beach has become a popular hangout spot 4 ppl from far and wide, belonging to all age groups, with the beach packed with visitors even from other districts during onam days....

http://www.deshabhimani.com/makeThumb.php?mw=264&mh=210&s=userfiles/kollam%20beach_20110911120439.jpg

Deshabhimani (http://www.deshabhimani.com/newscontent.php?id=58965)

Latheesh_r

October 19th, 2011, 10:05 AM

Saw the pic in the other thread!

With that kind of crowd charging Rs.5 per head is more than enough to maintain the beach and park.

Jai1288

October 19th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Which is that international company?

In the website of Technopark it is given that Healthcare Multinational company Revenue Med has requested for about 10000 sq ft space in Kollam Technopark

source:http://www.technopark.org/component/content/article/215

robin_a_p

October 20th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Moving this part of the discussion from Kottayam thread.

Kollam corporation which is just 58 sq. Kms has a population of 350000 and is short of space. The nearby town/panchayaths which are highly urbanized such as Kundara, Kottiyam, Chavara, Anchalumoodu, Kannanalore, Mayyanadu are still outside the city limits:nuts:.

I second that. Kollam city needs to be expanded. It is very important at this stage to have Technopark within city limits from a branding point of view. Also it is important to have a master plan for Kollam city with Karunagapally and Kottarakkara as satellite towns.

Jai1288

October 22nd, 2011, 07:15 PM

Unnoonny Group Launches Villa projects in Ramankulangara Kollam. The project comprises of 18 Luxury Villas. Heard each Villa costs around 75 Lakhs and almost almost all Villas have been booked. :)
Ramankulangara is becoming a prime residential spot in Kollam . The Crystal Apartment project is just 100 metres from Ramankulangara.:banana:

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z376/Jai1288/02.jpg
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z376/Jai1288/01.jpg
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z376/Jai1288/11.jpg

navjot

October 23rd, 2011, 09:04 AM

colinsunil

October 24th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Guys,

Do anybody know where the exact location of this project. It seems to be between Maruthady & Ramankulangara...

Looks good by the way...

Cheers

more info :

Sun Beam Homes (http://unnoonnysunbeam.com/)

thanx 4 the update jai.... if you are based in Kollam pls do keep chipping in lot more of latest happenings in Kollam as our thread lacks local forumers...

Reghu

October 24th, 2011, 11:05 AM

A number of families refuse to accept rehabilitation package

Work on the 78-km Kollam-Kovalam State waterway project has got bogged down following the refusal by a number of families living on the banks of the 7.7-km Kollam Canal stretch to accept the rehabilitation package and shift to alternative sites. This has given rise to fears over whether the waterway would become operational by the year-end, as proposed.

The rehabilitation programme was included in the Tsunami Rehabilitation Project and the government had two years ago launched construction of houses for the purpose at nine locations on the outskirts of the city. There are over 1,700 families living on the banks of the Kollam Canal stretch. While one section accepted the rehabilitation programme and shifted out, another group has refused to accept the package. This, in turn, has prevented dredging and bank fencing along the canal stretch though the demarcation of the stretch has been completed.

There are allegations that vote bank politics adopted by a section of the district-level political leadership is the main hindrance.

The Kollam Canal was part of an active waterway till the mid-Sixties. It connected the Ashtamudi Lake with Mayyanad Lake, and served as a major trade route, especially between Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. During this period, no one lived along the banks of the canal.

There was constant water flow through the canal and it was a fishing source for the traditional inland fishing community. As road and rail routes developed, the canal was neglected. It was during this period that encroachments began along its banks. With the proliferation of encroachments, the canal water became stagnant and it soon turned a convenient garbage and sewage dump. In course of time, the canal turned a cesspool of garbage and posed a health hazard to those residing on its banks.

Canal revival mooted

The previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government had proposed the project to revive the Kollam Canal as part of the larger Kollam-Kottapuram National Waterway-3 project promoted by the Union government. The State government stand was that such a waterway would serve as a trade route and become a tourist attraction.

The rehabilitation of those living along the canal banks was a vital component of the canal development project. The nine locations where housing schemes for the purpose came up are Pookulam (298 houses), Kallukunnu (272), Thannimukku (280), Koottikada (80), Karikuzhi (160), Akolil (104), Attukal Pujtuval site-1(208), Attukal Puthuval site-2 (132) and Murthykavu (168).

Over 500 families accepted the rehabilitation package a year ago. Revenue Department officials demolished the vacated houses. But under political patronage, one section of those living on the banks refused to shift by raising certain difficult demands. They even insisted on shifting only to a location of their choice.

Since the past six months, no progress has been made with regard to the canal development. The State government lethargy in carrying forward the canal development work has given rise to allegations that a section of the ruling party was trying to stymie the work by persuading those who continue to live on the canal banks not to shift.

The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2566594.ece)

Reghu

October 25th, 2011, 07:25 AM

A probable answer to the travelling woes of rail commuters, the arrival of MEMU is being delayed due to various reasons, with lack of funds topping the list

Trivandrum: The schedule for the two daily MEMU (Mainline Electrical Multiple Units) trains between the Kollam-Nagercoil stretch and the Kollam-Eranakulam stretch was announced in the railway time table that came into effect last July. But the train is yet to roll down the tracks because of the lack of a maintenance shed. Work is being currently carried out at Kollam railway station for the construction of service building and MEMU car shed. But the delay in timely completion of the project has made the construction wing demand another 4 crores to finish the work, which the railway ministry is not particularly interested to shell out.

The introduction of MEMU cars will wean the short distance commuters away from the long distance trains, thereby improving their running time while reducing the crowding in them. To properly handle the huge amount of people dependent on trains for their daily commuting, a MEMU rack for the state must have fifteen coaches, or at the very least twelve; but the MEMU that has been allocated to the state, which is yet to begin running, has only eight cars in it, which is grossly insufficent to meet the demands.

All the major rail segments where the MEMU is supposed to be running are already over saturated with the existing rail traffic. The saturation rate stands 120% for Kollam-Trivandrum stretch, 140% for Eranakulam- Kayamkulam (via Alapuzha) and 160% for Eranakulam – Kayamkulam (via Kottayam). Under such conditions, the railways are asking for two separate lines dedicated exclusively for the running of MEMU, which obviously cannot be met by the state government because of shortage of land available.

However it is expected for the two MEMUS to start running by December, one between the Kollam-Eranakulam stretch and one between the Kollam-Nagercoil stretch, by utilizing the car shed at Palakkad for maintenance. Yet the completion of the shed and service building at Kollam remains indefinite.

Source - Yentha (http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/14113)

More news on Mathrubhoomi (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kollam/news/1241132-local_news-Kollam-കൊല്ലം.html)

kollam city

October 26th, 2011, 06:43 AM

http://D:\photos\kollam 2011\101MSDCF

Abju

October 29th, 2011, 12:46 PM

What happened to the off campus of EFLU to be set up at Kollam? Any Idea? Will it meet the fate of Institute of Mass Communication and IGNOU Regional Centre?

rajkrish

October 29th, 2011, 04:06 PM

What happened to the off campus of EFLU to be set up at Kollam? Any Idea? Will it meet the fate of Institute of Mass Communication and IGNOU Regional Centre?

Most probably yes. Kollam is consistently neglected by all govts

sakrishna

October 29th, 2011, 04:17 PM

IIMC is Kottayam's project.

I don't know why M.A.Baby pushed forward the EFLU proposal in Kollam. EFLU will have been a bigger facility, it will have it's own Mass Communcation courses.

Abju

November 1st, 2011, 04:39 AM

A Kottayam project?....more precisely a project grabbed long back by its local political parties, because of their pressure tactics. M A Baby might have tried to bring it here? What is wrong in it? Because of earlier said tactics, Kottayam has got many - Med College, Uvty, Oil Palm India RC and now IIMC,& IIIT.
In other countries, campuses are planned taking into consideration the proximity to airports, Sea ports, Railway lines, Inland Ports, NHs etc. Here, in Kerala, it is just politics. AMU Campus, Mal University, Govt Med College, Knowledge City for Malappuram. & IIIT, IIMC for Kottayam. Is the picture clear?
Kollam is the 4th largest city. It has the 3rd largest Railway station, in Kerala. 2 NHs originate and another one pass through Kollam. Just one and a quarter hours drive from Intl. Airport, has a sea port and 2 harbours, National Waterway originates here, has a partially navigable river etc etc. It is a budding intl. tourist destination. More over, which other city in Kerala, other than Kodungalloor can boast such a past heritage? Now think impartially, Does Kollam deserve more?

jayadevan_c

November 1st, 2011, 05:13 AM

maheshponneth

November 1st, 2011, 06:09 AM

sakrishna

November 1st, 2011, 06:29 AM

Aji Kollam

November 1st, 2011, 09:33 AM

^^

These types of arguments are answered by many in this forum. Before reaching into such conclusions, you just go through all pages of Ernakulam, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Kannur & Kottayam forums. You can see where Kollam stands while comparing with these cities.

I didnt under what u meant.

Still

There are 2 towns in Kerala which is developing in much lesser rate than the development of Kerala.

KOLLAM and ALLEPPEY.

Comparitevely Kollam has better roads and other infrastructers than most other places yet that has not been converted to any huge development. The last LDF govt: has done somethings to revive the place but how long it will carry has to be seen.

Tha majority of the population here are labourers and mostly the rich is not interested in the city as well. Mr. Ravi can make an impact if others can also follow.

Abju

November 1st, 2011, 10:10 AM

Yes, Krishna, now I am with you. Every place must be given priority, whether urban or rural, so that an intelligently planned Kerala must be the aim. That was what I meant. Infact lesser developed districts must be considered more. Let the towns be developed together without eyeing only votes.
Now some doubts due to comments by some one else. It was not blah blah... Just governmental statistics. Is there any rules that a new comer has lesser rights than the old ones? Has anybody been posted as validators to rate others post as blah blah? I am from Kollam and in Kollam forum, not anywhere. Haven't I the right to support the city?

rajkrish

November 1st, 2011, 10:14 AM

I don't understand this, being a newcomer, does it mean what he says is not correct?:ohno:

don't make such kind of blah blahs any more. you are a new comer in this forum. that is why you are claiming like this. first of all you should visit all those places.

maheshponneth

November 2nd, 2011, 06:01 AM

I don't understand this, being a newcomer, does it mean what he says is not correct?:ohno:
first of all there is not need any comparison. Who told him that Kollam is the 4th largest city? This kind of remarks will bring so many controversies among the threads. This thread should be dedicated to the development of Kollam rather than any kind of comparison.
:ohno:

Abju

November 2nd, 2011, 02:43 PM

first of all there is not need any comparison. Who told him that Kollam is the 4th largest city? This kind of remarks will bring so many controversies among the threads. This thread should be dedicated to the development of Kollam rather than any kind of comparison.
:ohno:

A city is rated based on many considerations basically vertical growth, horizontal growth, and population. Laymen consider only vertical growth as development. But Govts and other agencies across the world consider population as the decisive factor. Because that is only somewhat perfectly measurable. if vertical growth was taken, Dubai would have been rated the largest city in the world, Is it so?

Moreover Kollam city is an agglomeration of many smaller towns. Hence its horizontal growth is quite healthy. A passerby cannot assess it. And I will quote the population statistics of first 5 cities in Kerala based on census 2011 statistics. Tvpm - 752490, Kochi - 601574, Koz - 432097, Kollam - 349033, Thrissur - 315596. If you still have the doubt, just search the web with "The fourth largest city in Kerala" and check which city gets the largest number of results. Now, got, who told me?

Anyway, I was trying to convey something else in the previous posts, neither to compare the cities, nor to enter in an argument. Just pointed out to say how the city is ignored. The intention was clearly aimed at suggesting how cities should be developed. So Before making derogatory remarks, please check the statistical data, look into the intentions and most importantly "one's rights over others". Or It could have been suggested in a fair and friendly way. Welcoming is Strength, Suppressing is Weakness.

Pradgp

November 3rd, 2011, 08:19 AM

A city is rated based on many considerations basically vertical growth, horizontal growth, and population. Laymen consider only vertical growth as development. But Govts and other agencies across the world consider population as the decisive factor. Because that is only somewhat perfectly measurable. if vertical growth was taken, Dubai would have been rated the largest city in the world, Is it so?

Moreover Kollam city is an agglomeration of many smaller towns. Hence its horizontal growth is quite healthy. A passerby cannot assess it. And I will quote the population statistics of first 5 cities in Kerala based on census 2011 statistics. Tvpm - 752490, Kochi - 601574, Koz - 432097, Kollam - 349033, Thrissur - 315596. If you still have the doubt, just search the web with "The fourth largest city in Kerala" and check which city gets the largest number of results. Now, got, who told me?

Anyway, I was trying to convey something else in the previous posts, neither to compare the cities, nor to enter in an argument. Just pointed out to say how the city is ignored. The intention was clearly aimed at suggesting how cities should be developed. So Before making derogatory remarks, please check the statistical data, look into the intentions and most importantly "one's rights over others". Or It could have been suggested in a fair and friendly way. Welcoming is Strength, Suppressing is Weakness.

I Agree with Abju's post. Kollam is the fourth largest city in Kerala in terms of population and govts/agencies across the world consider population as the decisive factor. That is the reason why Kollam and Trissur are being considered now as Municipal Corporations and the so called towns like Kannur/Kottayam is still under Municipalities tag.

maheshponneth

November 3rd, 2011, 10:23 AM

A city is rated based on many considerations basically vertical growth, horizontal growth, and population. Laymen consider only vertical growth as development. But Govts and other agencies across the world consider population as the decisive factor. Because that is only somewhat perfectly measurable. if vertical growth was taken, Dubai would have been rated the largest city in the world, Is it so?

Moreover Kollam city is an agglomeration of many smaller towns. Hence its horizontal growth is quite healthy. A passerby cannot assess it. And I will quote the population statistics of first 5 cities in Kerala based on census 2011 statistics. Tvpm - 752490, Kochi - 601574, Koz - 432097, Kollam - 349033, Thrissur - 315596. If you still have the doubt, just search the web with "The fourth largest city in Kerala" and check which city gets the largest number of results. Now, got, who told me?

Anyway, I was trying to convey something else in the previous posts, neither to compare the cities, nor to enter in an argument. Just pointed out to say how the city is ignored. The intention was clearly aimed at suggesting how cities should be developed. So Before making derogatory remarks, please check the statistical data, look into the intentions and most importantly "one's rights over others". Or It could have been suggested in a fair and friendly way. Welcoming is Strength, Suppressing is Weakness.
Population is not only the basic factor of the consideration of city there are some other factors too. it is a factor.

But Thrissur has both vertical and horizontal development compared to Kollam. . I am not for a debate. Thrissur all kind of developments compared to Kollam.
Industrial,Educational,Iinfrastructural, commercial, banking , hospitality, entertainment, transport etc in all aspects, thrissur is forwarded compared to Kollam. It is the highly industrial , investment friendly city.
I am not bargaining, but just to inform you the fact. Moreover the recent calculations shows thrissur is one of the most agglomeration which contains several towns also. you just check the previous threads regarding the population.
I am not comparing cities. Present rate is Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikkode, Thrissur, and Kollam.
As per KSUDP program these two cities are included in 3rd category, with Kannur and Kottayam.

I also advise you to search the net clearly. :)

PPJ

November 3rd, 2011, 10:48 AM

A city is rated based on many considerations basically vertical growth, horizontal growth, and population. Laymen consider only vertical growth as development. But Govts and other agencies across the world consider population as the decisive factor. Because that is only somewhat perfectly measurable. if vertical growth was taken, Dubai would have been rated the largest city in the world, Is it so?

Moreover Kollam city is an agglomeration of many smaller towns. Hence its horizontal growth is quite healthy. A passerby cannot assess it. And I will quote the population statistics of first 5 cities in Kerala based on census 2011 statistics. Tvpm - 752490, Kochi - 601574, Koz - 432097, Kollam - 349033, Thrissur - 315596. If you still have the doubt, just search the web with "The fourth largest city in Kerala" and check which city gets the largest number of results. Now, got, who told me?

Anyway, I was trying to convey something else in the previous posts, neither to compare the cities, nor to enter in an argument. Just pointed out to say how the city is ignored. The intention was clearly aimed at suggesting how cities should be developed. So Before making derogatory remarks, please check the statistical data, look into the intentions and most importantly "one's rights over others". Or It could have been suggested in a fair and friendly way. Welcoming is Strength, Suppressing is Weakness.

Please note tht TVM and CLT pop are taken from 2009 boundries.
If you merely look at pop calicut corp has some 6L+ pop and maybe slightly more than kochi corporation pop making it second largest corporation. But no one including me will claim that calicut is bigger than kochi. Urbanization is still very poor in kollam. The corporation area where people are counted in are yet to be like a corporation. In trissur's case it has very high urbanization and infra in place relatively. Not a comparison to tell who is better but as a third person who has been to both places many times many years, I can very well comment on it.

Kollam has serious challenges in making better infra especially in road connectivity etc. Apart from corp pop, UA pop also plays in important role.

Abju

November 4th, 2011, 02:27 AM

Okay, let us bury the discussion on the 4th largest. Let it be decided by the designated agencies in future.
Let me defend Kollam. It is always an under estimated city. We have many incorrect notions about 'urban'. Its dictionary meaning is an area where population density is high, with societal facilities. But in Kerala, we think that if there are malls, high rise buildings etc only, it is urban. But technically, even a house with good transportation access, and which is part of a town is urban. Kollam has many houses and smaller shops in the city which makes it look less urbanised. It is the characteristic property of southern cities and towns. The commercial concentration is very low, but dispersal is high. If you travel from Tvm to Alappuzha through NH, the urban continuum can be found to have only a few gaps. But there won't be much high rise buildings of course.
Unlike as pointed in the earlier post, it has a high road connectivity. Only Clt, Kochi, and Kollam have 2 NHs originating and another passing through. Other than that a SH also originates . Moreover, it has a highly interwoven parallel network of roads. If you say, road quality, yes agreed, it is below average.

Industrially, its contribution is high. LSIs like KMML and IRE are nearby. The foreign money, it earns for the nation in the form of cashew, tourism, sea food and minerals is huge.
Kollam pooram, President's Boat Race, and now Kollam Fest adds to its entertainment value. Hotel Raviz and Quilon Beach Hotel - the 2 five star rated hotels, and many reputed starred resorts nearby show its hospitality. Here also, I agree mid sector hotels are less, but not too less. Educational Institutions are not scarce in the city - 4 Arts & Sc Cols, 3 ECs and 1 MC. Despite all these, Kollam is constantly neglected by Govts. Because, it has a large population of employees, daily labourers etc who have a constant voting behaviour. So pol parties need not have to bargain.

Kollam businessmen's investment behaviour and people's purchase habits reflect their cautious nature. Along with that, the lack of land and bottle neck problems caused by the sea, lake and rail lines pace down the commercial exploitation.
Though Kollam looks smaller superficially, it is not small. Its potential is high too. It is self productive, not acting as a hub. What it lacks is bargaining power. If newer projects like Titanium Sponge plant, technopark, and full fledged cargo port capitalises, picture may be different.

sakrishna

November 4th, 2011, 06:47 AM

I Agree with Abju's post. Kollam is the fourth largest city in Kerala in terms of population and govts/agencies across the world consider population as the decisive factor. That is the reason why Kollam and Trissur are being considered now as Municipal Corporations and the so called towns like Kannur/Kottayam is still under Municipalities tag.

Those so called towns are in the pipeline to become Municipal Corporations. ;)

Reghu

November 4th, 2011, 04:26 PM

Though Kollam looks smaller superficially, it is not small. Its potential is high too. It is self productive, not acting as a hub. What it lacks is bargaining power. If newer projects like Titanium Sponge plant, technopark, and full fledged cargo port capitalises, picture may be different.

I agree with these points. Kollam can fast forward to become a major city in Kerala or even in the Sothern part of India if the mentioned projects are materialized. But, who is interested in materializing the projects. Nobody is interested in the port....rather they are planning new ports in other places. After the previous goverments tenure...the techno park is also lagging. No idea if it will be operation at least by the end of this year.

What about Cashew Board? No information after the planning comissions update. The "NEGLECT" was there always for Kollam - one of the ancient citites in India.

venad

November 5th, 2011, 05:03 PM

south kerala is best:banana:

venad

November 5th, 2011, 05:05 PM

kerlas big cities trivandrum, kochi,kozhikode,kollam,trissur

venad

November 5th, 2011, 05:15 PM

ningal paryunathu pole valiya building kettipkokkunathano citiye tharm thirikkunathu,kollam is a old town vsliys flatukal kettipokkuna ochiyilum tvm alletha verethu sthalathanu alukal thamasikunathu kozhikode kottaym kannur ethra flatil alu thamasam undu.t v kanicha pole pala manthrimarudeyum perilulathanu avide .black money white akan ulla vazhiyanenu.oru karyam tvm muthal trissur vare pokumbol ethra rural area kanan kazhiyum valare kurachu. palgat muthal kasargod vare pokumbol ethra city kanan kazhiyum .pinne kollam capital city verum 60 km matherame ullu ennitum ithrayum devolep akan kazhinjitile.

maheshponneth

November 6th, 2011, 07:24 AM

^^Ninte viswasam ninne nayikkatte. athraye parayanullu.:lol:

akhil c pillai

November 7th, 2011, 04:48 AM

Do anyone have idea of any multiplex coming in kollam???

Abju

November 7th, 2011, 01:55 PM

I agree with these points. Kollam can fast forward to become a major city in Kerala or even in the Sothern part of India if the mentioned projects are materialized. But, who is interested in materializing the projects. Nobody is interested in the port....rather they are planning new ports in other places. After the previous goverments tenure...the techno park is also lagging. No idea if it will be operation at least by the end of this year.

What about Cashew Board? No information after the planning comissions update. The "NEGLECT" was there always for Kollam - one of the ancient citites in India.

Let us be optimistic. The 'Rule for 5 years and wait for 5 years' attitude seems not to work out in future. See the narrowing of majority after each elections. Earlier political pressure tactics were adopted by certain regional pol parties only. Now, it has begun to be carried out by local politicians of major parties and religious organisations as well. The projects proposed for Kollam are not being paced up bcoz of dirty politics. The two ministers of Kollam has to eye more at district's development.
More over, Kollam, Alappuzha and even Tvm has a black mark of being investment hostile which needs to be lifted through judicious marketing, branding of local tourism etc.
Kollam needs to be planned and developed like Pondicherry, Panaji etc : port, tourist, spiritual cities. Not too fast sprouting up of high rise buildings to later end up as a living-unfriendly, junk yard of concrete.

Abju

November 7th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Do anyone have idea of any multiplex coming in kollam???
Rumours outnumber realities...:-) There have been many rumours in the air, about first multiplex opening @ K Mall. Another tells that it will be @ H & H Complex, Karunagappally.
It seems that both buildings are planned with the idea of starting multiplexes.

Meanwhile, any news about the opening of Volkswagen, toyota showrooms in Kollam?

Aji Kollam

November 8th, 2011, 02:09 AM

Aji Kollam

November 8th, 2011, 02:12 AM

Rumours outnumber realities...:-) There have been many rumours in the air, about first multiplex opening @ K Mall. Another tells that it will be @ H & H Complex, Karunagappally.
It seems that both buildings are planned with the idea of starting multiplexes.

Meanwhile, any news about the opening of Volkswagen, toyota showrooms in Kollam?

Rumour continues............

Now it seems there is a chance of Multiplex in Al Manama Hypermart near SBI main branch.

K Mall........It was abt to materialise till local theatres opposed it.

maheshponneth

November 8th, 2011, 05:41 AM

I heard somebody talking about vertical and horizontal growth. I dont know how he analyse that. If that growth is true, it has to be shown in its population.

Aji, I am posting this because of your doubt. It is true, Population is comparatively less in Thrissur. Can I ask you question? If you consider the population only, then why can't calicut get the place above Trivandrum? So populations is not only the criteria for a city. It is only a factor that is all.
If you take the case of Kerala u can find that it is in the coastal region, the majority of people stays. Kollam is in coastal land, and Thrissur city is in mid land. But that gives a facility to the Thrissur city, the easy accessibility from all parts of district and state.
Moreover, Thrissur 3rd in the numboer of UAs in Kerala and 18th in India. So if we take it is a main criteria then Thrissur will surpass big cities like Vadodara and even Trivandrum. UA means the tendency of urbanization.

So if you consider the population only these factors have to be considered. It is not only population but also the other factors such as education, infrastructure, health, industrial, investment and tourism plays a big role. There are more facilities in Thrissur . Recently, in G Tech conference, it is cleared that the majority of investors would like to start the projects in the region between Kochi and Kozhikkode. And as you, mentioned the number of Government offices includeing regional offices of some firms are more in Thrissur city. Recently the Government decided to a panchayath Thalikkulam (only 19kms west of city)into township status. But I think its order has not come.
There are 3 important cities , Kochi, Kozhikkode and Coimbatore around Thrissur city with in 105kms. So the developments in these cities cause development of Thrissur city and district directly or indirectly.

But I am also supporting your points, Kollam should also be developed. I think both Thrissur and Kollam should be elevated to the status of Kozhikkode ie 2nd category by implementing more projects and by providing more job opportunities, by establishing IT parks and other things.
I am leaving this debate. I am not interested to go deep in this debate.

Rajesh SM

November 8th, 2011, 07:20 AM

Aji, I am posting this because of your doubt. It is true, Population is comparatively less in Thrissur. Can I ask you question? If you consider the population only, then why can't calicut get the place above Trivandrum? So populations is not only the criteria for a city. It is only a factor that is all.
If you take the case of Kerala u can find that it is in the coastal region, the majority of people stays. Kollam is in coastal land, and Thrissur city is in mid land. But that gives a facility to the Thrissur city, the easy accessibility from all parts of district and state.
Moreover, Thrissur 3rd in the numboer of UAs in Kerala and 18th in India. So if we take it is a main criteria then Thrissur will surpass big cities like Vadodara and even Trivandrum. UA means the tendency of urbanization.

So if you consider the population only these factors have to be considered. It is not only population but also the other factors such as education, infrastructure, health, industrial, investment and tourism plays a big role. There are more facilities in Thrissur . Recently, in G Tech conference, it is cleared that the majority of investors would like to start the projects in the region between Kochi and Kozhikkode. And as you, mentioned the number of Government offices includeing regional offices of some firms are more in Thrissur city. Recently the Government decided to a panchayath Thalikkulam (only 19kms west of city)into township status. But I think its order has not come.
There are 3 important cities , Kochi, Kozhikkode and Coimbatore around Thrissur city with in 105kms. So the developments in these cities cause development of Thrissur city and district directly or indirectly.

But I am also supporting your points, Kollam should also be developed. I think both Thrissur and Kollam should be elevated to the status of Kozhikkode ie 2nd category by implementing more projects and by providing more job opportunities, by establishing IT parks and other things.
I am leaving this debate. I am not interested to go deep in this debate.

Very interesting statement:). But what is happening in IT sector of Kerala is entirely contrasting to what u said. If you are stating about the gulf companies then it may be correct. But as of my knowledge there is no IT MNC operating out of gulf region.:). If u go through the happenings during last one year then u may understand the report from mathrubhumi is a fabricated one. Oracle, Capgemini, Aegis, HCL, ITC infotech,TCS 1.2 Million Sq Ft SEZ, TCS 1500 crore Global Training Center, Infosys 800 crore more investment etc has not came in the region u mentioned. And the list will increase with in the coming days.:). I am sure this happeninings will give a fresh impetus to the growth of Kollam as well.

maheshponneth

November 8th, 2011, 07:25 AM

Very arguable statement.:). But what is happening in IT sector of Kerala is entirely contrasting to what u said. If you are stating about the gulf companies then it may be correct. But as of my knowledge there is no IT MNC operating out of gulf region.:)

+10 As far as information available both districts have only single IT park. For Thrissur, it is at Koratty and for Kollam it is at Kundara. That's all. There is one private IT park ,of elite group,is coming near Mannuthy in Thrissur. I think, Kollam should try to attract international tourists. since it has Ashtamudi backwater and beach facilities. I think Hotel Raveez can be accepted as an footstep in this sector. Similarly Thrissur has highest rate of domestic tourists due to various pilgrim centres including Guruvayur. So through these ways both can collect good fund and through these the Government should try to bring more job opportunities in these cities.

VELAYUDAN

November 8th, 2011, 03:42 PM

I didnt under what u meant.

Still

There are 2 towns in Kerala which is developing in much lesser rate than the development of Kerala.

KOLLAM and ALLEPPEY.

Comparitevely Kollam has better roads and other infrastructers than most other places yet that has not been converted to any huge development. The last LDF govt: has done somethings to revive the place but how long it will carry has to be seen.

Tha majority of the population here are labourers and mostly the rich is not interested in the city as well. Mr. Ravi can make an impact if others can also follow.

I disagree with you,Kollam is undergoing good development.There is a cagrgo port in kollam.Two national highways orginating from kollam.In public sector\ there is big industries in kollam(IRE.KMML,CASHEWINDUSTRIES).These kind of infrastructure facilities will boost rapid growth of kollam.

Abju

November 8th, 2011, 05:09 PM

I heard somebody talking about vertical and horizontal growth. I dont know how he analyse that. If that growth is true, it has to be shown in its population. That is y population has been taken as the criteria in analysing a city. How some cities, despite the high rises still have half the density of Kollam Corporation.
If some other places have huge textiles, does it mean Kollamites go naked ?????

I cannot call it neglect, but proximity to TVM has caused Kollam a lot. Is there any govt:office in Kollam other than the usual Collecterate , Taluk office ....... TCR is 3rd after TVM and EKM in terms of govt: employees. Calicut has govt: aid as the big one in Malabar.

Any KINFRA park in Kollam???????

Y was Kollam not considered for fisheries based park? Leave Cashew Board which was in discussion for so long.

Kollam was denied of its potential.

But this very small city has everything in this world, and we will be more than happy if we are able to develop more job opportunity.

The statements are correct. But needs a little correction. KINFRA has already started working with a large park at Punalur. The initial paper works of a tourism based park, this too very big, at Paravoor has initiated as well. Food Park near Adoor is also closer to Kollam district.
But Govt must have considered Kollam for Malayalam Uvty or Maritime Uvty since it lacks a university.
Kollam truly needs a 4th medical college by converting District hospital so that it will be helpful for north Kollam residents.

We must take TN as a model. The govt ensures development based on the potential. It supported domestic air traffic by setting up airports at Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichi, Salem, Tuticorin etc and now at Tanjore. An airport at Kollam needs to be considered based on the district's NRI population, tourism potentials and proximity to Amrita Ashram.

Aji Kollam

November 9th, 2011, 05:10 AM

Aji, I am posting this because of your doubt. It is true, Population is comparatively less in Thrissur. Can I ask you question? If you consider the population only, then why can't calicut get the place above Trivandrum? So populations is not only the criteria for a city. It is only a factor that is all.
If you take the case of Kerala u can find that it is in the coastal region, the majority of people stays. Kollam is in coastal land, and Thrissur city is in mid land. But that gives a facility to the Thrissur city, the easy accessibility from all parts of district and state.
Moreover, Thrissur 3rd in the numboer of UAs in Kerala and 18th in India. So if we take it is a main criteria then Thrissur will surpass big cities like Vadodara and even Trivandrum. UA means the tendency of urbanization.
So if you consider the population only these factors have to be considered. It is not only population but also the other factors such as education, infrastructure, health, industrial, investment and tourism plays a big role. There are more facilities in Thrissur . Recently, in G Tech conference, it is cleared that the majority of investors would like to start the projects in the region between Kochi and Kozhikkode. And as you, mentioned the number of Government offices includeing regional offices of some firms are more in Thrissur city. Recently the Government decided to a panchayath Thalikkulam (only 19kms west of city)into township status. But I think its order has not come.
There are 3 important cities , Kochi, Kozhikkode and Coimbatore around Thrissur city with in 105kms. So the developments in these cities cause development of Thrissur city and district directly or indirectly.

But I am also supporting your points, Kollam should also be developed. I think both Thrissur and Kollam should be elevated to the status of Kozhikkode ie 2nd category by implementing more projects and by providing more job opportunities, by establishing IT parks and other things.
I am leaving this debate. I am not interested to go deep in this debate.

Mahesh SIr.

It doesn't make much sense on giving that much importance to UAs

Where does Malappuram stands. Sorry, No offence on Malappuram.

Let us take Chennai UA and Banglore UA. The UAs of Chennai r well developed while for Banglore once u will leave Bommanahalli on one side or Malleswaram on the other side, u will struggle to find amineties u find/look for in a city, despite finding bigger buildings.

UA suggest growth but not of the magnitude u believe.

navjot

November 9th, 2011, 04:14 PM

Reghu

November 9th, 2011, 05:44 PM

there is no point in having all these discussions... all these have been raided up and debated many times b4 in this very thread and apart from adding bogus to the thread , it hasnt done anything else..

I think most of us are impatient and frustrated that 'nothing' much is happening in kollam now a days., or at least i am... Nothing seems to be happening..... Let's wait patiently....

Absolutely, Navajot. There is not too much of news and action since the Presidents boat race during August end. The last two months did not see any significant developments which is evident from the posts and most of the discussions are more about the negligence and non development issues. I do not think there is any need to compare between the citities which will ultimately end up in a cold war just like the one that is going on between the big brothers.

It is a fact that developments are only in paper and proposals not just for Kollam but for Kerala in general since May 2011....

Lets hope the Kollam Fest starting tomorrow will put Kollam again in the tourism and internationa map.

I will upload some Raviz snaps to compensate the dearth good pictures in the thread.:)

Reghu

November 9th, 2011, 06:19 PM

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Reghu

November 9th, 2011, 06:33 PM

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Reghu

November 9th, 2011, 06:41 PM

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Reghu

November 9th, 2011, 06:48 PM

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Reghu

November 9th, 2011, 06:59 PM

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chennaidesi

November 9th, 2011, 07:40 PM

Nice

e_arunsid

November 10th, 2011, 01:54 AM

Awesome :)

Abju

November 10th, 2011, 02:56 AM

there is no point in having all these discussions... all these have been raided up and debated many times b4 in this very thread and apart from adding bogus to the thread , it hasnt done anything else..

I think most of us are impatient and frustrated that 'nothing' much is happening in kollam now a days., or at least i am... Nothing seems to be happening..... Let's wait patiently....

I agree. The development of cities is unpredictable. But Blogging helps sharing of knowledge, ideas, and enhancement of one's writing skills along with other benefits. Though earlier scripted, my suggestion is to encourage such discussions, of course with control.
The friendly statements really turned the blog live, and was very knowledgeable. It is not a intercity war. Nobody is anti Kollam or anti Thrissur. Though looks hot, it is friendly, I think.
Look at Kollam Regional pages- just news on political gimmicks, advertisement news, never ending rumours related to MEMU, or cashew board etc. In fact nothing much on real developments. What is there to discuss? So let the blog be topped up with such spicy chats:-):-)

I found an ad in opportunities page of MM yesterday, about new Honda showroom by Muthoot. Similar ad on Volkswagen Kollam appeared a month back. Hopes, the car companies started finding something in Kollam.

maheshponneth

November 10th, 2011, 03:13 AM

Reghu

November 10th, 2011, 03:28 AM

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Reghu

November 10th, 2011, 03:37 AM

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Reghu

November 10th, 2011, 03:51 AM

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Kollam Fest Website: http://www.kollamfest.com/

Kollam Fest News @ Mathrubhoomi (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kollam/news/1268941-local_news-Kollam-കൊല്ലം.html)

Kollam Fest News @ The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2613814.ece)

Reghu

November 10th, 2011, 08:59 AM

5th edition of Kerala Shopping Fest plans exhibition hubs

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9: The annual Grand Kerala Shopping Festival (GKSF), a State Government initiative aimed at turning Kerala into a hub for international shopping experience, has lined up new offerings during its fifth edition starting next month.

GKSF is conducted by the Department of Tourism in association with the Departments of Industries and Commerce, Finance and Local-self Government.

EXHIBITION HUBS

Speaking to newspersons here on Wednesday, Dr Rathan Kelkar, Director, Department of Tourism, said GKSF intends to set up six exhibition hubs in partnership with media houses in six different towns in the State this year.

These hubs will be set up at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod.

GKSF would continue its ‘limited-purpose association’ with Google that avoids the costly proposition of displaying a banner on the search engine site.

The tie-up is limited to search words based on the GKSF shopping experience, Dr Kelkar said.

But it is planning a more expansive play on the social media, with A Face Book page on the anvil. There is also proposal to aggregate related tweets available on the Web.

BRANDING EXERCISE

Branding exercises with malls and metro lines in major Indian cities would be attempted this time. Buses and taxis in major cities would also be branded in this manner.

An online shop would be another attraction. 100 per cent VAT refund on purchases made from outside of the State for more than Rs 1 lakh is also on offer.

Online activities would ride piggyback on the e-payment gateway of South Indian Bank, the banking partner for GKSF event this year.

Fifteen ‘Golden Partners’ of GKSF would be selected based on a lucky draw and flown to Dubai free of cost for the famed shopping festival early next year.

KERALA EXPERIENCE

Back home, the effort would be to give the rare Kerala experience to tourists arriving into the State during the peak season that coincides with Christmas and New Year festivities.

The tourists would be greeted with a ‘late night shopping experience‘ in Kochi for the first time as part of the GKSF, Dr Kelkar said. Based on the experience, this would be taken to more cities and towns in future.

Tourists would also get to see a glimpse of life and culture at close quarters and also experience local arts, crafts and cuisine.

The festival year 2011-12 would have a budget of Rs 50 crore, Dr Kelkar said, adding that previous editions have managed to run on a no-profit, no-loss basis.

GKSF is also seeking Central funds this year, correspondence for which has been taken up.

canty_kollam

November 10th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Reghu

November 11th, 2011, 06:15 AM

It was certainly a heated debate between which city takes top honours.Experts suggest that a min of 500 new cities would have to be developed in the next 50 years in india to avoid tier 1 cities turning into urban slumps;so there is alot of room of many cities in kerala to sprout out- which cities leads would depend on the govt /people/vision/ and most importantly the hope for the future .So keep blogging let creative juice flow out.

The potential of Kollam to emerge as an important city is immense as the city is very near to the coast with 1 Cargo Port, a twin fishing harbours and 2 other potential fishing harbours at Paravur and near Karunagapally.

The coir, cashew, and mineral industry can also flourish if proper attention is given.

The only problem is no proper palnning and vision. The basic infrastructure such as roads, and waterways should be developed before thinking about other mega projects. The National Highways should be enhanced to 45 to 60 meter width, a dredged and navigable national waterway, tourism development based on backwaters, beaches, and eastern ghats.

If these are developed the rest will follow in due course.

canty_kollam

November 11th, 2011, 09:00 AM

There was some news in Indian vsion about some extraction of minerals in and around sea coast in Kollam.They also mentioned that others countries have vested interested in minerals found. Can anyone confirm the news.

Pradgp

November 11th, 2011, 10:21 AM

IRE, Chavara is under the threat of closure. Its fate would be decided in the meeting on 28th Nov 11. The Premo pipe factory(Chavara) and was closed down in 1997 following adverse market conditions.

kollam city

November 11th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Just want to know whether widening of road is planned FROM cHINNAKDA TO RAMANKULANGARA...THEN WHAT WILL BE THE FATE OF RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS LIKE CRYSTAL HOMES,ARTECH HOMES ON THE SIDE OF NH47...

I would alos like to know where is the bypass road being constructed for nh47.

I would like to upload some recent photos from kollam from my desktop.How to upload it.Kindly tell me the method.

sreejith010

November 12th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Mathrubhumi news report says that the mini muthoot group is planing to start a modern film theater in kollam by 2012.

Source (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/business/news_articles/story-228993.html)

sreejith010

November 12th, 2011, 04:28 AM

Kollam Beach

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Courtesy Facebook

jayadevan_c

November 12th, 2011, 04:58 AM

I would like to upload some recent photos from kollam from my desktop.How to upload it.Kindly tell me the method.

go to http://tinypic.com/, Choose the file to be uploaded, then upload and copy the image code for forums and message boards and paste it in your post

kollam city

November 12th, 2011, 08:07 AM

View from crystal homes''silver park project at medayil junction,kollam"

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crystal homes''silver park project at medayil junction,kollam''

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Crystal Sindhoor apartment at Collectorate,Kollam

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Post more latest pics of residential projects in kollam if anyone has...

Jai1288

November 13th, 2011, 08:05 AM

City Updates

H&J Complex Karunagapally
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SP Office Overbridge
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Rajadhani Gold Karunagapally to its new look
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Snaps taken from moving vehicle

Reghu

November 15th, 2011, 07:46 AM

THRISSUR: The long queues in front of passport offices will soon disappear, thanks to the 13 passport facilitation centres (PFCs) or passport seva kendras to be opened in January 2012. The centres will also help passport applicants get their passports within three days of police verification.

There will be three PFCs - Neyyatinkara, Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam - under Thiruvananthapuram zone and five - Ernakulam, Aluva, Kottayam, Thrissur and Alappuzha - under Ernakulam zone,. Malappuram will have one PFC and Kozhikode will have PFCs in Kozhikode West Hill, Vadakara, Kannur Town and Payannur. Tata Consultancy Service has been entrusted with the running of these PFCs for six years.

"World-class standard will be ensured at the PFCs. They will be air-conditioned with cafeteria and toilet facilities for customers. Once they are established, the applicants need not wait in long queues endlessly in front of passport offices," a highly-placed source with the TCS said. The PFCs will be launched as part of a national project by the ministry of external affairs. According to the new arrangements, the PFCs will function as front offices and the existing passport offices will carry out back office works. Once the applicant submits the application online, he/she will get an appointment with the PFC staff. Applicants can select the PFC in their locality and the help desk will assist them to submit application forms. Passport granting officer and assistant granting officer of the passport office will verify the documents and refer them to the district superintendents of police.

Digital photographs and biometric finger prints can also be collected from the PFC. There is also a facility for scanning the documents. 13 PFCs open in January in Kerala. Applicants will get passports within three days of police verification.

Source - TOI (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/13-passport-seva-kendras-by-next-Jan/articleshow/10733766.cms)

Aji Kollam

November 18th, 2011, 05:20 AM

KOllam Technopark is becoming a reality soon.

Most of the interior work is over like tiling painting etc.
A/c work nearing completion.
Work of boat Jetty yet to start.
6 Floors of office will be there.
1 floor for small companies. Other 5 floors for bigger companies.
3 companies have asked for 2 floors each.
Opposition and local MLA is happy with the work going on.

110 KV line from Kundara to park will take time.
So is the road from Mukkada to park.

Coutesy: Mathrubhumi Nagaram

http://epaper.mathrubhumi.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=21&eddate=11%2f16%2f2011

KORATTY INFOPARK inte gathi avaruthe ennu prarthikkam.

Reghu

November 18th, 2011, 09:40 AM

psanthosh

November 18th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Definitly kollam will have the stop. No need to worry. This will be mainly used by people from Kollam to work in TVM. Kollam stop will provide more revenue to this project than other districts..

But i feel like a dream reading this news.. will it be ready by 2200 atleat? The kollam bypass still in the same way.. no work started after 30 years of land acquisition...

According to the latest reports, the High Speed Railway corridor project from Mangalore Trivandrum will be completed within 7 years as per E. M Sree Dharan from Delhi Metro rail corporation.

He said Mangalore, Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Trichur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Trivandrum will have stops and stations for railway line that is over the pillars. A train can travel at a speed of 350 Kms per hour.

Interestingly, Kollam is not found in the list which is the fourth largest city in the state based on population. But cities that have less population and lesser distant from the nearby stops have figured in the list. The chirman says Kollam, Tirur, and Thallassery will be considered later if required.

This is utter negligence and embarassment to the district and the city!!!!

Reghu

November 18th, 2011, 10:20 AM

A video surveillance system was launched at the Kollam railway station on Thursday to ensure better security of passengers and railway property.

Deepak Krishan, General Manager, Southern Railway, commissioned the system, which cost Rs.30 lakh and has been installed as part of an integrated security system announced by Southern Railway for 14 major stations.

The 16 dome and five PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) cameras capture videos of the entire station premises, including the parking area, day and night and store them for seven days.

The central control centre is at the office of the Railway Protection Force in the station complex where officials can monitor the screens. The system, built to the specifications of the Research Design and Standards Organisation of Railways, can be networked to be viewed and controlled from Thiruvananthapuram.

Source - The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2638148.ece)

Reghu

November 18th, 2011, 10:21 AM

MEMU coaches for the rake are yet to arrive

There is uncertainty over commencing the Kollam-based Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit (MEMU) service on the Ernakulam-Thiruvananthapuram sector, with Southern Railway General Manager Deepak Krishan saying that the “MEMU rake required for it is not there”.

Mr. Krishan arrived at the Kollam railway station on Thursday for inspecting the systems in operation at the station and for interacting with a cross-section of people to understand their demands better.

He said the MEMU coaches for the rake were awaited. Though it had not been fully equipped, the shed to house maintenance facilities of the MEMU trains had come up in Kollam.

Mr. Krishan said if the coaches arrived “the services could be run from Palakkad” till the Kollam shed was equipped. A MEMU maintenance shed had started functioning in Palakkad from January this year.

Clearance for the MEMU service from Kollam on the Ernakulam-Thiruvananthapuram sector was given in February 2007. The railway timetable which came into effect from July 1, 2010, had given the schedule of the MEMU service on the Ernakulam- Kollam- Ernakulam sector with an eight-coach rake.

Regarding the second terminal for the Kollam station, Mr. Krishan said the “Railways are unable to sanction it due to lack of funds”.
Mr. Krishan said the Railways would prioritise the demand for running the new trains that had been announced based on the constraints of coaches and tracks.

He said the gauge conversion work on the Punalur-Shencotta section would be completed in three years.

Mr. Krishan inaugurated the video surveillance system at the railway station and the added facilities at the goods shed.

Reghu

November 18th, 2011, 10:24 AM

A footpath through the railway track towards the goods shed in the Kollam railway yard was not a facility for passengers intended by the Railways.

Thanks to the visit of Southern Railway General Manager Deepak Krishan to the Kollam railway station on Thursday, the passengers got such a facility as a windfall.

Though an unauthorised entry and exit route from the railway station, during the morning and evening peak hours the route through the goods shed is used by hundreds of commuters as a shortcut to reach the railway station from Chinnakada and back.

Using the shortcut involves stepping over a good number of rails, sleepers, and ballast. Mr. Krishan's programme in Kollam included the inauguration of the renovated goods shed. To reach the goods shed he will have to cut across the tracks on foot from the station.

But for his convenience the authorities of the Kollam railway station laid a neat and broad footpath through the tracks. This has come as a boon to commuters.

Source - The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2638150.ece)

Aslesh

November 18th, 2011, 10:47 AM

^^
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Railway GM is like King of modern times. He has his own air conditioned saloon for travel and a bungalow bigger than those of ministers. Kannur MP offended railway GM during his visit and it seems they are going to delay all development activities in Kannur as revenge. :lol:

jayadevan_c

November 18th, 2011, 11:41 AM

bijuarr

November 18th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Cross posting from Kochi metro thread

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Why no stop at Kollam for High Speed Rail in 1st phase?? Strange...

Malayaali

November 18th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Quilon-Kowloon

November 18th, 2011, 03:58 PM

Yes. Looks like a massive white elephant for a state like Kerala, whivh has no appetite for services priced at their true economic value!

Quilon-Kowloon

November 18th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Everyone who laughed at High speed rail in the beginning has started discussing about stops!! :)

Well, Govt. is really pushing for the project along with several other biggies, where are they going to find the funds???
Yes. Looks like a massive white elephant for a state like Kerala, whivh has no appetite for services priced at their true economic value!

Abju

November 19th, 2011, 04:46 PM

According to the latest reports, the High Speed Railway corridor project from Mangalore Trivandrum will be completed within 7 years as per E. M Sree Dharan from Delhi Metro rail corporation.

He said Mangalore, Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Trichur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Trivandrum will have stops and stations for railway line that is over the pillars. A train can travel at a speed of 350 Kms per hour.

Interestingly, Kollam is not found in the list which is the fourth largest city in the state based on population. But cities that have less population and lesser distant from the nearby stops have figured in the list. The chirman says Kollam, Tirur, and Thallassery will be considered later if required.

This is utter negligence and embarassment to the district and the city!!!!

Do you ever imagine, the project will materialise? And even if, will it be profitable? Look what happened to Konkan Rail? Maintenance costs rockets same as the loss. I think the high speed rail project as another political drama. Just announce a nonfeasible project, so that opposition parties strike against it. Banner them development unfriendly to attract votes. Express Highway, Hill highway, Coastal Highway, hydrofoil project, .... Etc etc Did any thing work out?
My opinion is to concentrate more on egovernance projects, improving rural infra and online class rooms. Than making a person travel at 350 kmph, then travel through the dense roads of Tvm/Ekm at 15 Kmph and wait later for 5 or more days to get his work done. It is time to extend all government services to a person's neighbourhood. To enhance travel conditions, a Nagercoil - Tvm- Klm- Alp/Ktm - Ekm - Tsr - Pgt - Coimbatore/ Mpm - Kkd - Knr - Ksd Mangalore metro or sky rail projects along the NH will suffice. And the existing rail could be replaced by a 250 kmph rail line.

kollam city

November 20th, 2011, 12:44 PM

Do you ever imagine, the project will materialise? And even if, will it be profitable? Look what happened to Konkan Rail? Maintenance costs rockets same as the loss. I think the high speed rail project as another political drama. Just announce a nonfeasible project, so that opposition parties strike against it. Banner them development unfriendly to attract votes. Express Highway, Hill highway, Coastal Highway, hydrofoil project, .... Etc etc Did any thing work out?
My opinion is to concentrate more on egovernance projects, improving rural infra and online class rooms. Than making a person travel at 350 kmph, then travel through the dense roads of Tvm/Ekm at 15 Kmph and wait later for 5 or more days to get his work done. It is time to extend all government services to a person's neighbourhood. To enhance travel conditions, a Nagercoil - Tvm- Klm- Alp/Ktm - Ekm - Tsr - Pgt - Coimbatore/ Mpm - Kkd - Knr - Ksd Mangalore metro or sky rail projects along the NH will suffice. And the existing rail could be replaced by a 250 kmph rail line.

Please be positive....and let the government do something....wherever the communist governments have been there in india, there have been no progress or development, in kerala all industries have been closed due to strikes, hartal....etc....let this current govt work now atleasts...France is now coming to kerala nxt week for industrialistn..Industries like BAJAJ , RELIANCE POWER, VIDEOCON INDUSTRIES have set up their teams to study feasibility of establishing industries in kerala....let all this take place...Metro, high speed rail corridor will all be realty...

KONKAN RAILWAY HAS BEEN SO BENEFICIAL TO ALL STAYING OUT OF KERALA LIKE IN MUMBAI ETC...EARLIER IT TOOK 2.5 DAYS TO REACH TrIVANDRUM FROM mUMBAI...nOW U CAN REACH IN 20 HRS.....

tHAT TOO SITTING IN AC train (Garib rath) by shellin out 700 rupees....

Kerala is going to progress the nxt 5-10-15 -20yrs under this govt as i dont see the current oppossition party coming in power in any of the coming years.....

Kollam will too develop,might be a lttle slower than kochi, but surely it will..Just check after 5 years from this date,,,where Kerala,Kollam stands.....

psanthosh

November 20th, 2011, 03:40 PM

Dont say that opposition will not come back to power again.. It is good to hear, but may not happen

UDF was like this lat time also. UC tried his best to bring investers during that time also. he tried his best to bring BMW to kochi. he tried his best for smart city, vallarpadam etc.. But our people did not think anything about it; they vote based on multiple reasons..

Hope this govt will continue for next couple of years to make our state stronger and stronger..

Please be positive....and let the government do something....wherever the communist governments have been there in india, there have been no progress or development, in kerala all industries have been closed due to strikes, hartal....etc....let this current govt work now atleasts...France is now coming to kerala nxt week for industrialistn..Industries like BAJAJ , RELIANCE POWER, VIDEOCON INDUSTRIES have set up their teams to study feasibility of establishing industries in kerala....let all this take place...Metro, high speed rail corridor will all be realty...

KONKAN RAILWAY HAS BEEN SO BENEFICIAL TO ALL STAYING OUT OF KERALA LIKE IN MUMBAI ETC...EARLIER IT TOOK 2.5 DAYS TO REACH TrIVANDRUM FROM mUMBAI...nOW U CAN REACH IN 20 HRS.....

tHAT TOO SITTING IN AC train (Garib rath) by shellin out 700 rupees....

Kerala is going to progress the nxt 5-10-15 -20yrs under this govt as i dont see the current oppossition party coming in power in any of the coming years.....

Kollam will too develop,might be a lttle slower than kochi, but surely it will..Just check after 5 years from this date,,,where Kerala,Kollam stands.....

Jai1288

November 20th, 2011, 04:46 PM

Development is what all people needs. So it is very easy for leaders whether it be UDF or LDF to fool people by bringing Corporates to kerala and pocket money through commission and other means. I think it is better to invite NRI Keralites to make more investment and also to take steps to attract more keralites to start businesses by providing them all facilities. Though it takes time but it will benefit in the long run and also offer more job opportunities.
We are blessed with enough resources. Try to locate these and make optimum utilisation. CIAL model is a good example for generating funds. Providing adequate infrastructural facilities would also do good. See there is only 1 major port for a long state like ours for all these years. That is one of the main reasons for our low industrialisation. Ports are one of the major requirements for a state for its development. We relied on just this port because our leaders were more narrow minded.
We try to concentrate only on certain places for development. Instead we should make investments considering each places resources, land features, opportunities etc . These corporates will come by themselves rather than inviting them.
Lastly the delay in completing our various Govt projects is the main reason for our current status and which should be primarily eliminated.

Aji Kollam

November 21st, 2011, 06:49 AM

Please be positive....and let the government do something....wherever the communist governments have been there in india, there have been no progress or development, in kerala all industries have been closed due to strikes, hartal....etc....let this current govt work now atleasts...France is now coming to kerala nxt week for industrialistn..Industries like BAJAJ , RELIANCE POWER, VIDEOCON INDUSTRIES have set up their teams to study feasibility of establishing industries in kerala....let all this take place...Metro, high speed rail corridor will all be realty...

KONKAN RAILWAY HAS BEEN SO BENEFICIAL TO ALL STAYING OUT OF KERALA LIKE IN MUMBAI ETC...EARLIER IT TOOK 2.5 DAYS TO REACH TrIVANDRUM FROM mUMBAI...nOW U CAN REACH IN 20 HRS.....

tHAT TOO SITTING IN AC train (Garib rath) by shellin out 700 rupees....

Kerala is going to progress the nxt 5-10-15 -20yrs under this govt as i dont see the current oppossition party coming in power in any of the coming years.....

Kollam will too develop,might be a lttle slower than kochi, but surely it will..Just check after 5 years from this date,,,where Kerala,Kollam stands.....

ABSOLUTE BLUNDER.

How many places do u know where the communist govt: failed to address the peoples issues.

METRO RAIL.

Did anything change from VS Govt: to Ummen Govt:

Y did Central govt give green flag in the first week of Ummens term.

Who is playing politics?

If communist r bad Congress r worst.

Malayaali

November 21st, 2011, 08:07 AM

ABSOLUTE BLUNDER.

How many places do u know where the communist govt: failed to address the peoples issues.

METRO RAIL.

Did anything change from VS Govt: to Ummen Govt:

Y did Central govt give green flag in the first week of Ummens term.

Who is playing politics?

If communist r bad Congress r worst.

Dude, LDF just announce and don't implement! They just allocated funds for Prelim works and sat idle saying we have done everything! UDF came to power and now we see how fast things are moving!!

Aji Kollam

November 21st, 2011, 08:33 AM

Dude, LDF just announce and don't implement! They just allocated funds for Prelim works and sat idle saying we have done everything! UDF came to power and now we see how fast things are moving!!

I dont see much happening rather than tall anouncements.

can u tell something that is happening.....

METRO RAIL is an example how congress behave. Had it been started 2 years back LDF would have walked away with the accolades. The central govt delayed it there by stalling the project..........Open ur eyes and see instead of being prejudiced.

Malayaali

November 21st, 2011, 09:17 AM

I dont see much happening rather than tall anouncements.

can u tell something that is happening.....

METRO RAIL is an example how congress behave. Had it been started 2 years back LDF would have walked away with the accolades. The central govt delayed it there by stalling the project..........Open ur eyes and see instead of being prejudiced.

North ROB side bays demolition almost complete! Construction will start once its done!
Salim Rajan ROB construction happening!
Vytilla-Petta road survey progressing!

Just few examples to show something is happening!

Then whatever LDF can never claim for Metro! Its a UDF project, they brought it and Achummaamma hindered it!!

Aslesh

November 21st, 2011, 11:22 AM

kollam city

November 21st, 2011, 11:37 AM

Isn't it Central govt who kept on repeating that they cannot fund metro project. Isn't it the same central govt and planning board who expressed serious concerns over the viability of the project. How did they change their stance? What happened now other than their own party came to power in the state?

well as i said,just wait for 5 years and see...we can blog after that what current govt has done and what previous had done...we can also see how kerala has progressed.....

Malayaali

November 21st, 2011, 11:52 AM

Isn't it Central govt who kept on repeating that they cannot fund metro project. Isn't it the same central govt and planning board who expressed serious concerns over the viability of the project. How did they change their stance? What happened now other than their own party came to power in the state?

They have given the opportunity to all those cities above 2 million plus and Kochi was the only case seriously pushing for the project and they are now ready to give the nod.

I don't find any wrong with the current scenario!

Quilon-Kowloon

November 21st, 2011, 12:05 PM

Cross posting from Kochi metro thread

Why no stop at Kollam for High Speed Rail in 1st phase?? Strange...
A Times of India report filed from Kannur, datelined November 18, on the contrary, quoted Dr. E. Sreedharan as having stated that Kollam would be one of the six stops between Tvm and Kasaragod.

"While addressing a gathering here on Thursday, after receiving the 14th AK Nair Memorial Endowment Award, he said that once this 585-kilometre railway line becomes a reality, the travel time between Kasargode and Thiruvananthapuram could be reduced to nearly two hours, with halts in six stations - Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur."

You can read the full article here:

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-18/kochi/30414620_1_rail-project-project-report-railway-line

This is more likely to be true, since it also matches with earlier reports on the project. The Malayalam newspaper that reported that Kollam would not be an initial stop would have made a journalistic error, in all possibility. Kollam, by then, will also be back on the direct rail connectivity with southern Tamil Nadu and Chennai through the completion of the ongoing gauge conversion. Thus, it will be an important junction, with a hinterland much larger than many other planned stations. Also, this kind of a line will make Kollam and TVM easily accessible twin cities..With plans like Technopark centre etc., it will be necessary to have this stop..and also to directly connect the line to Tvm, Cochin and Calicut airports

Aji Kollam

November 21st, 2011, 01:11 PM

sreejith010

November 21st, 2011, 03:24 PM

volkswagen Kollam

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sreejith010

November 21st, 2011, 03:27 PM

New Honda Showroom under construction

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Abju

November 21st, 2011, 06:39 PM

A Times of India report filed from Kannur, datelined November 18, on the contrary, quoted Dr. E. Sreedharan as having stated that Kollam would be one of the six stops between Tvm and Kasaragod.

"While addressing a gathering here on Thursday, after receiving the 14th AK Nair Memorial Endowment Award, he said that once this 585-kilometre railway line becomes a reality, the travel time between Kasargode and Thiruvananthapuram could be reduced to nearly two hours, with halts in six stations - Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur."

You can read the full article here:

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-18/kochi/30414620_1_rail-project-project-report-railway-line

This is more likely to be true, since it also matches with earlier reports on the project. The Malayalam newspaper that reported that Kollam would not be an initial stop would have made a journalistic error, in all possibility. Kollam, by then, will also be back on the direct rail connectivity with southern Tamil Nadu and Chennai through the completion of the ongoing gauge conversion. Thus, it will be an important junction, with a hinterland much larger than many other planned stations. Also, this kind of a line will make Kollam and TVM easily accessible twin cities..With plans like Technopark centre etc., it will be necessary to have this stop..and also to directly connect the line to Tvm, Cochin and Calicut airports

The project looks interesting. But is it the express need for Keralites? A massive displacement of people, ecological and socioeconomic impacts etc are serious concerns. If you survey the passenger traffic in Kerala, it could be found that daily commuters makes the larger chunk. And the second part is made up of long distance interstate travellers.Will govt provide season tickets for high speed railway? - ofcourse not. Or will the passengers use this rail till Kasargod, carry all their baggage to the present rail station and catch a train to Delhi or Mumbai. At the end, they may gain 1 or 2 hours at a larger expense. Then, how will the project find passengers? Konkan was useful and needy. Still it lacks a profitable passenger traffic. So what will be this project's fate, if materialised.
My doubt still exists. Why the govt do not plan for the upgradation of existing Tvm - Mlr rail line to 250 Kmph or more in cooperation with Indian Railways instead of this project? We are failing to build Gvr - Tvya, Sabari rail lines due to Land acqn problems. Then, how will they obtain land for this mega work? Moreover, 350 kmph means 12 minutes for Tvm - Klm. Just calculate, at what time will the train gain speed to max and later lower the speed to 0 to stop at Kollam. So I think common stops like Tvm-Klm, Ekm-Tsr, Clt-Knr, Kgd-Mlr only will work out, if the rail turns a reality.