Thrissur (Trichur) Projects thread [Archive] - Page 13

safarksalim

February 5th, 2011, 05:59 PM

By Abhish K Bose

THRISSUR has been approved as the site for the proposed high security prison. With this, the district will receive a strategic uplift from the security point of view.

With the establishment of the prison, many high- profile criminals, mainly those accused of terrorist activities, will be brought to the prison.

The decision for setting up the prison in the district was taken by a state-level committee, headed by the chief secretary. The panel has sent its proposal to the central government.

At present, the state doesn't have a high security prison. The decision stems from the Supreme Court's direction to establish a high security jail in all states, taking into consideration the burgeoning terrorist activities and incidents.

The proposed jail will have all the most modern security facilities, "including electrified fencing, highly armed sentry with accessories including machine guns, and close circuit cameras", said Viyyur central prison superintendent K Anilkumar.

Sources said that prisoners in the proposed prison will not have to get out under any circumstances, even to appear in court. Video conferencing will enable the judges to interact with the prisoners.

If someone wants to meet a prisoner, there will be three to four blockages. The existing three central prisons in the state lack such facilities.

The sources said that the proposed prison would have the facility to lodge just about 150-200 prisoners.

There were earlier speculations that the high security prison would be located in some other district. But, "the most appropriate place for the prison is Thrissur", additional director general of police (prisons), Alexander Jacob told City Journal. "We have not seriously considered any other place for establishing the prison".

The proposed jail will be established in 20 acres of land, between the existing Viyyur jail and the Fire Service Academy. Some Rs.20cr has been earmarked for this, from the central allocation of Rs.154cr.

In addition to the new prison, there is also a plan to establish the State Correctional Administration Institute in the district. An additional Rs.3cr has been earmarked for this facility, intended to train prison officers.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110205/Home/Home_1.html

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sanjupalayat

February 5th, 2011, 06:00 PM

city center is a very good shopping mall eventhough it does not have multiplexes. But center point is not good shopping mall.

They cant be called true Malls Mahesh.

maheshponneth

February 5th, 2011, 06:11 PM

They cant be called true Malls Mahesh.
No, when, shopping mall concept comes in Kerala, the structure of malls is just like city center. you have to compare city center, with the malls, which started at that time in Kerala. There after a lot of developments came in the mall concept. New new designs came and new types of mall which contains multiplexes came. Now city center can not compare with the new malls.

In the case of center point, your view is correct. bcoz it lacks proper design, and in some area we feel congestion little bit.

When the first mall comes in calicut? In my opinion city center will be the first mall of Kerala.

maheshponneth

February 5th, 2011, 06:17 PM

SRV Music School celebrates centenary

Staff Reporter

The centenary celebrations of Sree Rama Varma Music School (SRV) were inaugurated by actor

and Sangeetha Nataka Academy chairman

Mukesh at the Models Girls open air auditorium yesterday.

Mayor IP Paul presided over the inaugural function. During his presidential address, the mayor said that three years ago, the government had declared a financial package of Rs.13 lakhs for the school, but it had remained a pipe dream.

Stressing on the need for renovation of the institute, he said that the school had yet to be recognised as a college by the state government.

Corporation Education Standing Committee chairman M Usman, division councilor Annam John, councilor Vinodh Pokkencheri, Thrissur DEO G Kumari Shanthi and East AEO KR Sidharthan attended the ceremony.

A music show featuring Manikandan Edappall, famous for his participation in the popular television show Star Singer, was held as part of the celebrations.

It is a good music school

maheshponneth

February 5th, 2011, 06:21 PM

. KAU launches new information system

Staff reporter

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) launched a system yesterday aimed at helping farmers gather information on availability of seeds, seedlings and other KAU products.

Apart from information about products, training programmes, new technology and pest control methods, can be accessed using the system.

Contact numbers of scientists for special guidance through mobiles will also be available for farmers. Those who want to avail the Mobile Technology Information Service should register their names with Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Mannuthy, said Director of Extension Dr PV Balachandran. This can be done either by providing the required information including name, address and mobile number of the information seeker, by calling ATIC numbers (0487) 2371340/2370540 or by sending an SMS in the format 'KAU-space-name & address' to 537252a good news for farmers
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110205/Metro/Metro_8.html[/QUOTE]

sanjupalayat

February 5th, 2011, 07:08 PM

No, when, shopping mall concept comes in Kerala, the structure of malls is just like city center. you have to compare city center, with the malls, which started at that time in Kerala. There after a lot of developments came in the mall concept. New new designs came and new types of mall which contains multiplexes came. Now city center can not compare with the new malls.

In the case of center point, your view is correct. bcoz it lacks proper design, and in some area we feel congestion little bit.

When the first mall comes in calicut? In my opinion city center will be the first mall of Kerala.

First of all i dont consider city center a mall,its just a posh shopping complex so the first true mall can be Focus Mall Calicut..if city center can be called as a shopping mall, there are a lot of similar structures in tvm,kochi,calicut or even kannur which can be considered a mall..so mahesh until now only Kochi and Calicut have Malls, but future is bright.

aswin.nambiar

February 6th, 2011, 07:30 AM

i hope the low the low floor city busses will roll in thrissur soon..............any news on that???

Malayaali

February 6th, 2011, 10:25 AM

i hope the low the low floor city busses will roll in thrissur soon..............any news on that???

If you are speaking on the low floor buses that ply in Tvm n Kochi, that wont come in Thrissur soon, as these are supplied to cities listed under JnNURM in which Thrissur is not listed.

Reghu

February 6th, 2011, 01:29 PM

First of all i dont consider city center a mall,its just a posh shopping complex so the first true mall can be Focus Mall Calicut..if city center can be called as a shopping mall, there are a lot of similar structures in tvm,kochi,calicut or even kannur which can be considered a mall..so mahesh until now only Kochi and Calicut have Malls, but future is bright.

Sanju, just because the discussion is about Malls, the latest information is that one of the biggest malls in South Kerala is coming up at Kollam city called K Mall. It will be inaugrated on April 15.

Lot of brand shops are coming up there including:

1. Reliance Super(Hypermarket)
2. Reliance Footprint(Footwear)
3. Sylcon(Footwear)
4. Rado(Watches)
5. Sony(Electronics)
6. Loreal(Salon and spa)
7. Malabar Gold(Jewellery)
8. Louis Philippe(Clothing)
9. Allen Solly(Clothing)
10.Food Court Compromising of 8 outlets including:

11.Chic King
12.Noodle King
13.Dosa Hut
14.Saravana Bhavan

There are unconfirmed reports of the following stores opening in K Mall

Garnier
Adidas
Scullers
Basics
Indigo Nation
Levis
Nike
Nokia

It is of 9 floors where 2 floors are dedicated for parking, 4 for shopping and 3 for banks, IT firms, and other offices.There are 2 pairs of escalators and 5 elevators.

Seems it is a true mall from its look and spelendor. From the 5 th floor onwards, anyone can get the gorgeous view of Ashtamudi lake, Arabian sea, Ashramam parks, beaches and the city CBD. Also one of the best locations.

Aslesh

February 6th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Some one please start a Kerala Malls thread for all these discussion.

Reghu

February 6th, 2011, 07:38 PM

If you are speaking on the low floor buses that ply in Tvm n Kochi, that wont come in Thrissur soon, as these are supplied to cities listed under JnNURM in which Thrissur is not listed.

Guys, the main criterion followed by the central government in introducing JNNURM bus services in Indian cities (except the state capitals) is based on population. A minimum of 5 lakh should be the population of the city which falls under the JNNURM scheme.

Currently, as city corporations, only Trivandrum and Kochi have more than 5 Lakh population and hence both the cities fall under JNNURM scheme. Trivadrum would have fallen under JNNURM scheme even if the population was less than 5 lakh as it is a state capital.

But if you take the urban conglomeration of a city (metropoletan area), I think cities such as Calicut, Kollam, and Kannur also fall into the JNNURUM scheme as they have more than 5 lakh population.

Following population information of 2010 (projection) shows the difference of population of the top five populated cities in Kerala with respect to the two different categories:

Top 5 populated city corporations (2010 Projection):

1.Thiruvananthapuram - 830,943

2.Kochi (Cochin) - 618,348

3.Kozhikode (Calicut) - 440,367

4.Kollam (Quilon) - 436,442

5.Thrissur - 332,541

Top 5 metropoletan areas in Kerala (2010 projection):

1. Kochi - 15,64,089

2. Thiruvananthapuram - 10,67,861

3. Kozhikode - 10,15,681

4. Kannur - 5,74,876

5. Kollam - 5,08,656

Hence, if you take the first category of city corpration population, only Trivandrum and Kochi are eligible for JNNURUM schemes as both the cities have more than 5 Lakh. But if you consider the second category of metropolitan area population even Calicut, Kannur, and Kollam fall under the JNNURUM scheme.

But from my perspective, it will be unwise to push KSRTC into doldrums by forcing them to introduce Volvo services to other cities as JNNURUM services incurring huge loss to KSRTC after its introduction in Trivandrum and Kochi. This will be like adding fuel to fire and hitting yet another nail to KSRTCs coffin.

Population Source:

List of most populous cities in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_populous_cities_in_India)

List of most populous metropolitan areas in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_populous_metropolitan_areas_in_India)

safarksalim

February 6th, 2011, 07:46 PM

Guys, the main criterion followed by the central government in introducing JNNURM bus services in Indian cities (except the state capitals) is based on population. A minimum of 5 lakh should be the population of the city which falls under the JNNURM scheme.

Currently, as city corporations, only Trivandrum and Kochi have more than 5 Lakh population and hence both the cities fall under JNNURM scheme. Trivadrum would have fallen under JNNURM scheme even if the population was less than 5 lakh as it is a state capital.

But if you take the urban conglomeration of a city (metropoletan area), I think cities such as Calicut, Kollam, and Kannur also fall into the JNNURUM scheme.

Following is population information of 2010 (projection) shows the difference of population of the top five cities in Kerala with respect to the two different categories:

Top 5 populated city corporations (2010 Projection):

1.Thiruvananthapuram - 830,943

2.Kochi (Cochin) - 618,348

3.Kozhikode (Calicut)- 440,367

4.Kollam (Quilon) - 436,442

5.Thrissur - 332,541

Top 5 metropoletan areas in Kerala (2010 projection):

1. Kochi - 15,64,089

2. Thiruvananthapuram - 10,67,861

3. Kozhikode - 10,15,681

4. Kannur - 5,74,876

5. Kollam - 5,08,656

Hence, if you take the first category of city corpration population, only Trivandrum and Kochi are eligible for JNNURUM schemes as both the cities have more than 5 Lakh. But if you consider the second category of metropolitan area population even Calicut, Kannur, and Kollam fall under the JNNURUM scheme.

But from my perspective, it will be unwise to push KSRTC into doldrums by introducing Vovo service to other cities as JNNURUM services incurring loss to KSRTC in Trivandrum and Kochi. This will be like adding fuel to fire and hitting yet another nail to KSRTCs coffin.

From which source you got this info ?? Can you plz mention here...

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Reghu

February 6th, 2011, 07:56 PM

From which source you got this info ?? Can you plz mention here...

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I have mentioned the population projection source in my previous post. Sudheesh has clearly mentioned about the JNNURUM scheme in one of his posts in some thread. I think it might be the Transport thread.

e_arunsid

February 7th, 2011, 05:09 AM

Guys, the main criterion followed by the central government in introducing JNNURM bus services in Indian cities (except the state capitals) is based on population. A minimum of 5 lakh should be the population of the city which falls under the JNNURM scheme.

Currently, as city corporations, only Trivandrum and Kochi have more than 5 Lakh population and hence both the cities fall under JNNURM scheme. Trivadrum would have fallen under JNNURM scheme even if the population was less than 5 lakh as it is a state capital.

But if you take the urban conglomeration of a city (metropoletan area), I think cities such as Calicut, Kollam, and Kannur also fall into the JNNURUM scheme as they have more than 5 lakh population.

Following population information of 2010 (projection) shows the difference of population of the top five populated cities in Kerala with respect to the two different categories:

Top 5 populated city corporations (2010 Projection):

1.Thiruvananthapuram - 830,943

2.Kochi (Cochin) - 618,348

3.Kozhikode (Calicut) - 440,367

4.Kollam (Quilon) - 436,442

5.Thrissur - 332,541

Top 5 metropoletan areas in Kerala (2010 projection):

1. Kochi - 15,64,089

2. Thiruvananthapuram - 10,67,861

3. Kozhikode - 10,15,681

4. Kannur - 5,74,876

5. Kollam - 5,08,656

Hence, if you take the first category of city corpration population, only Trivandrum and Kochi are eligible for JNNURUM schemes as both the cities have more than 5 Lakh. But if you consider the second category of metropolitan area population even Calicut, Kannur, and Kollam fall under the JNNURUM scheme.

But from my perspective, it will be unwise to push KSRTC into doldrums by forcing them to introduce Volvo services to other cities as JNNURUM services incurring huge loss to KSRTC after its introduction in Trivandrum and Kochi. This will be like adding fuel to fire and hitting yet another nail to KSRTCs coffin.

Population Source:

List of most populous cities in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_populous_cities_in_India)

List of most populous metropolitan areas in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_populous_metropolitan_areas_in_India)

A small correction..JNURM funds are allotted based on UA (urban Agglomeration) population and not population of corporations.

jayadevan_c

February 7th, 2011, 06:42 AM

But from my perspective, it will be unwise to push KSRTC into doldrums by forcing them to introduce Volvo services to other cities as JNNURUM services incurring huge loss to KSRTC after its introduction in Trivandrum and Kochi. This will be like adding fuel to fire and hitting yet another nail to KSRTCs coffin.

As per a report in yesterday's Hindu also low floor buses are yet reach in a break even in both cities.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/06/stories/2011020652640700.htm

sudheeshnairs

February 7th, 2011, 02:57 PM

One thing I am unable to understand is the repeated cry of not becoming ‘break even’.It has to be eyed more like a service.

Have ever KSRTC run any service profitably other than for a few years after its inception? And these jokers are getting the buses under subsidy form JNNURM.

Most public transportations in India except KaSRTC and BMTC (Bangalore) are under losses.

Bangalore is way ahead of other Indian cities in effectively using Volvo services. There are about 500 volvos in service and the frequency in main trunk routes are high, within intervals of few minutes. The patronage is also very high.

Still Volvo services are yet to break even.

Shyam Citydude

February 7th, 2011, 03:54 PM

does anybody know which multiplex company is going to come in shobha city????

safarksalim

February 7th, 2011, 04:55 PM

Staff Reporter

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Vinod Rai yesterday said that Thrissur was an unforgettable place which gave relentless support and inspiration in his career as a government official.

He was addressing the gathering at a conference for communal harmony, inaugurated by Arch Bishop Mar Andrews Thazhath at the Basilica Hall as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Thrissur visit of Pope John Paul II.

Reminiscing about his tenure as the district collector he said: "I have never received more hospitality and love in my life than what I experienced in Thrissur during my tenure as the district collector.

Now I have secured the biggest position that I can attain in my life. Thrissur influenced me a lot and played a big role in moulding my character".

Vinod Rai, who was the district collector at the time of the Papal visit, said that the visit was a great breakthrough in the developmental graph of Thrissur and then Chief Minister K Karunakaran and Bishop Joseph Kundukulam took greatest initiatives for making the visit a reality.

He said that he was still keeps the letter of a college student, criticising him for the decision to shift the bus stop from Swaraj Round. He read the letter at the function as a great sign of his love for Thrissurites.

A procession, including people from all religions, was held in the city as part of the celebrations and was flagged off by Mon Thomas Thalachira. The procession kicked off from the Papal tower and went through the Sakthan Bus-stand before concluding at the PuthanPalli.

Mayor IP Paul, Mar Apprem, Mar Rapheal Thattil, Thiruvambadi Devaswom President M Madhavan Kutty, Cochin Devaswom President MCS Menon, Emam Janab Abdul Shukkoor and various provincials were present at the function.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110207/Home/Home_1.html

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maheshponneth

February 7th, 2011, 05:09 PM

safarksalim

February 7th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Thrissur, Feb 7 (PTI) About 2,000 students are expected to participate in the XII Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) sports meet to be held at the Vellanikkara and Mannuthy areas in the district here from Feb 16-19.

Out of the country''s 49 Agricultural universities, 43have confirmed participation, K R Viswambharan,Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), told reporters here. The event is held under the auspices of KAU.

A team of 40 students from each university will participate in the championship and the estimated cost of the event is Rs 45 lakh, said Viswambharan. He added that the ICAR had sanctioned a sum of Rs 50 lakh for the purpose.

Viswambharan said KAU's proposal for an international stadium complex of about Rs 10 crore had been approved by the ICAR in principle and the foundation stone for the structure would be laid by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture, K V Thomas on Feb 16.

http://news.oneindia.in/2011/02/07/fourday-icar-sports-meet-in-thrissur-from-feb16-aid0126.html

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safarksalim

February 7th, 2011, 07:34 PM

KILA Campus

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KILA Administration Building

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KILA Guest House

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maheshponneth

February 8th, 2011, 04:12 AM

maheshponneth

February 8th, 2011, 04:15 AM

apjustin

February 8th, 2011, 11:13 AM

I've heard that, if the population of a Municipality exceeds 3 lakhs, it will be converted to Corporation. According to Reghu, population of Kannur is more than 5 lakhs, and how can still it be a Municipality? And, AFAIK population of Kochi is 10 lakhs and it's the only Kerala city having 1 million of population. Anyone, please clarify.

Aslesh

February 8th, 2011, 11:27 AM

What Reghu talked is population of Urban Agglomeration. UA population is used for JNNURM. From the old 2001 statistics only Kochi UA was above 10 lakhs. City population wise Kochi is smaller than Trivandrum and now Kozhikode as per 2001 statistics.

It is not when population of a municipality exceeds 3 lakhs it is converted to corporation. More panchayts have to be added to it. Population of Thrissur was just above 60000 when it was upgraded to corporation.

It is already 2011. All these population figures are irrelevant now. Just wait till the end of march. New figures will be out by then.

simpliCITY

February 8th, 2011, 11:36 AM

maheshponneth

February 8th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Aslesh

February 8th, 2011, 03:32 PM

Huh 55 kms is huge distance no? :nuts: Bangalore airport is 40 kms from its CBD. With a four lane national highway upto Ankamali there won't be any traffic block. You can drive at 80-100 km/h to reach the airport.

aswin.nambiar

February 8th, 2011, 05:25 PM

the kocuveli dehradun express sjould have a stop at thrissur....................this would be of great help to a lot of people

Malayaali

February 8th, 2011, 08:06 PM

mohammedirshad06

February 8th, 2011, 08:10 PM

I thrissur, should have airport . In order to reach Nedumbassery, now we have to take 1.5hrs(55kms from city) by car after passing traffic blocks. From northern part of district this will be 2hrs(80kms). Similar situtation exists in the case of calicut airport in the reverse order. If airport has been constructed, it will be benefit for entire thrissur district and palghat districts . Thrissur is important for commericial and tourism sectors. A lot of people from thrissur have to depend on the airports of kochi and calicut. It is also benefits for pilgrims to Guruvayur and Thrissur. This is also important for the future development of Thrissur. There are a lot of people who are going to Gulf and other foreign countries from Thrissur. The demand for flight is increasing.

I think Kuttanellore is an ideal place for the airport, Guruvayur is another option. The western part of city/district can also be considered for this probject

An International airport may not be feasible because its just 55 kms from city to CIAL. Even from Cochin to CIAL will take around 1 hour, even though its just 30 kms from CBD due to traffic blocks and congestion.

But I am sure, an aerodrome may work for Thrissur, as planned now for Guruvayur. We can consider for a Tirupathi model airport for Guruvayur and scheduled Helicopter services from CIAL to Guruvayur as well as Thrissur may help for catering pilgrim and high end tourists.

I believe, if more people patronage helicopter services, the rates may come down and very much ideal to visit much of Kerala's scenic places.

safarksalim

February 8th, 2011, 08:11 PM

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maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 05:11 AM

An International airport may not be feasible because its just 55 kms from city to CIAL. Even from Cochin to CIAL will take around 1 hour, even though its just 30 kms from CBD due to traffic blocks and congestion.

But I am sure, an aerodrome may work for Thrissur, as planned now for Guruvayur. We can consider for a Tirupathi model airport for Guruvayur and scheduled Helicopter services from CIAL to Guruvayur as well as Thrissur may help for catering pilgrim and high end tourists.

I believe, if more people patronage helicopter services, the rates may come down and very much ideal to visit much of Kerala's scenic places.
yeah, mohammed, Guruvayur is a good place for airport. But in my opinion, not only, helicopter, but also aircrafts should land there. The distance between calicut city and karippoor airport is less than 50kms. Now Calicut Chamber of Commerce demands an International Airport. Similarly the distance between the existing sahar airport in mumbai and proposed airport at navimumbai also have 50kms. So in this sense, Thrissur is also suitable for airport. Besides, that it will cause for the improvement of development of thrissur city and thrissur district as well.

maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 05:13 AM

Now, everyone will ask to have a stop in front of their home :bash:

For your info, CIAL is even farther located for certain Kochi residents than Thrissur residents!!
it is partially fact, but one thing. The distance towards is Thrissur 55kms and towards Kochi, it is 35kms only. But towards north of thrissur city, with in thrissur district, this will be around 70-80kms. More than that here exists the matter of development also.

Aslesh

February 9th, 2011, 05:55 AM

What calicut is demanding is a replacement for its existing airport which is congested on a hilltop. When the new one comes the old will be decommissioned. It is similar to Bangalore, Hyderabad or Kochi. Old airports wont be used for civil aviation purposes.

For north side of thrissur Karippur is much close to it. Once four laning of NH-17 is complete they can reach that airport in one hour. Similarly once four laning of NH-47 is complete south thrissur will have Nedumbassery airport within one hour distance. One hour distance to an international airport is optimum. You will take that much time to drive from Bangalore city to BIAL.

maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 06:15 AM

maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 06:53 AM

Mayor inaugurates conference on development goals

Staff Reporter

A TWO-DAY conference on Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) and Child Rights was inaugurated by Mayor IP Paul at Lulu International Convention Centre yesterday. The conference is jointly organised by directorate of field publicity, under the central ministry of information and broadcasting and Rajagiri OutREACH, supported by the Unicef, Chennai.

Unicef's Chennai chief field officer Dr Sathish Kumar delivered the keynote address, while Kalamassery municipal chairman Jamal Manakkadan presided the function Unicef officials and other eminent diginitaries are to complete their speeches today.

Presidents, vice-presidents of district panchayats, mayors, dy mayors of corporations, chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of standing committees are the target of the conference-cum-workshop.

Project director Rajagiri Out REACH MP Antony,

regional director of field publicity S Subramanian and

field publicity officer Simon Joseph were present at the function.

The conference is aimed at sensitising the newly elected local self- government (LSG) heads on child rights from the perspective of international declarations like the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC) and MDGs.

The workshop will also review the status of goals of MDGs, which include poverty, education, gender problems, development, health and environment (with special reference to children).
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110209/Metro/Metro_2.html

maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 06:57 AM

A marriage held in hospital

Room 236 of Daya Hospital in the city witnessed a rare marriage ceremony yesterday. Unnikrishnan, the bridegroom, was injured in a bike accident which happened a day before the wedding date and was admitted to the hospital.

In a simple ceremony at the hospital attended by only the closest of relatives, he got married to Suraja. They had originally planned to get married at Guruvayoor.
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110209/Metro/Metro_18.html

Reghu

February 9th, 2011, 08:32 AM

it is partially fact, but one thing. The distance towards is Thrissur 55kms and towards Kochi, it is 35kms only. But towards north of thrissur city, with in thrissur district, this will be around 70-80kms. More than that here exists the matter of development also.

Mahesh, most of the big cities are now considering to have the airport at a distance of 30 to 40 Kms from the city.

This will help more real estate developmental projects (skyscraper buildings) to be implemented within the CBD as it will not hamper the airport operations.

The road to the airport is more important than having airports at every 50 KMs. Bangalore is one classic example. The distance of the city CBD from BIAL is 35 to 40 Kms. Previously the Bangalore airport was within the city near to HAL and was just 9 KMs away from MG Road. Now Mumbai and other cities are following the same suit as the new Navi Mumbai airport is almost 50 Kms away from Mumbai CBD and is relatively less congested.

Majestic - 47 KMs

MG Road - 37 KMs

White field - 55 KMs

Electronics City - 65 Kms

Banashankari - 70 KMs

The good thing is they have good 6-lane roads leading to the airport with flyovers coming up at all the signals to make it free flowing.

Yesterday, I picked my wife from BIAL airport to reach Electronics city in 55 mins during the wee hours of the morning.

If the Kollam - Trivandrum NH-47 is made a 6-lane road with flyovers to avoid the cross junctions, I believe Kollamaites can reach Trivandrum airport within 45 to 1 hr during peak hours as well.

In Bangalore, the BIAL Volvo service now takes more than 2 hours to reach airport from Electronics city Infosys parking lot as there are signals in between. They are constructing flyovers at all the signals to reduce the time to one hour even from Elecronics City and farther places.

simpliCITY

February 9th, 2011, 08:42 AM

^^ True:cheers:

maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 10:04 AM

Mahesh, most of the big cities are now considering to have the airport at a distance of 30 to 40 Kms from the city.

This will help more real estate developmental projects (skyscraper buildings) to be implemented within the CBD as it will not hamper the airport operations.

The road to the airport is more important than having airports at every 50 KMs. Bangalore is one classic example. The distance of the city CBD from BIAL is 35 to 40 Kms. Now Mumbai and other cities are falling the same suit as the new Navi Mumbai airport is almost 50 Kms away from Mumbai CBD and is relatively less congested.

Majestic - 47 KMs

MG Road - 37 KMs

White field - 55 KMs

Electronics City - 65 Kms

Banashankari - 70 KMs

The good thing is they have good 6-lane roads leading to the airport with flyovers coming up at all the signals to make it free flowing.

Yesterday, I picked my wife from BIAL airport to reach Electronics city in 55 mins during the wee hours of the morning.

If the Kollam - Trivandrum NH-47 is made a 6-lane road with flyovers to avoid the cross junctions, I believe Kollamaites can reach Trivandrum airport within 45 to 1 hr during peak hours as well.

In Bangalore, the BIAL Volvo service now takes more than 2 hours to reach airport from Electronics city Infosys parking lot as there are signals in between. They are constructing flyovers at all the signals to reduce the time to one hour even from Elecronics City and farther places.
yes , you are right Reghu.

maheshponneth

February 9th, 2011, 10:16 AM

cbinod

February 10th, 2011, 04:48 AM

hope dr.thomas isaac will allocate decent proportion of funds to thrissur. Hope all districts gets uniform allocation than pouring all to some .

ajay ramchandran

February 10th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Aslesh

February 10th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Yes. Delhi metro is now getting connected with airport. :)

mohammedirshad06

February 10th, 2011, 08:52 AM

dear friends, Sorry for out of topic. I don' know matters regarding the Karippoor airport. But in the case of Nedumbassery, I have felt cetain things. Why shouldn't there have a ksrtc bus stand near to airport? is there any rule to restrict bus service to that area? If there exists ksrtc stand, it will be very useful for passengers , staff and vistors especially in night. As far as thrissur and other northern districts are concerned, we have to alite at Athani and from there we have to catch auto from there. The auto drivers demand more money since it is a panchayath area. Perhaps authorities may think that the people will come only by car because of luggage.
But if KSRTC have a stand and direct bus service to airport, it will be more convenient to people.

The case of Mumbai Sahar and Santacruz airports are good example. We can travel in bus upto airport terminals there.

Infact we had a discussion of same issue in Cochin Airport page, sometime back. Once I posed this same question to their PR Manager Beena who was a member of this forum. However as she left this forum, we are not getting any updates regarding this.

I believe CIAL management is restricting buses and autos inside airport, because unlike other airports, CIAL owns the taxi services and has some-sort of profit sharing arrangements. Hence they are not interested much to develop other modes in past.

However recently I felt, the sitution has far far improved. I saw a premium volvo bus operating almost every half an hour right near to Bus Bay located opposite to the new 4 storied central block. In Sept when I came down during Ramadan holidays, I got this bus and travelled to nearby Aluva Bus stand for Rs 30 and got a bus to Guruvayur.

I came down in December for my annual leave. This time I got an auto near arrival terminal which took me to Angamally bus stand for Rs 50.

I think, now CIAL has placed a ban for autos entering the main areas of airport. What I understand, autos are available from Cargo area, which I am not sure.

The superfast buses also operate to CIAL, but operates only once a hour basis. I heard they have superfast services from CIAL to Thrissur, though I never got it till now.

Mahesh, auto drivers charge more, when you are calling them from airport, though I used to bargain with them. But when we call them near Federal Bank office opposite Airport or near Lotus Hotel, they charge pretty less.

Anyways, in CIAL an airport railway station is coming up, which means its pretty easy to catch direct train to Thrissur or Palakkad or even Coimbatore/Bangalore as well as to travel to Ernakulam. I hope once the station gets opened, the taxis will have a hard time.

maheshponneth

February 10th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Good news. But I don't know whether it will be implemented or merely an election jock.

A package of Rs.142 crores has been provided to Thrissur city in Kerala budget 2011-2012.

It also proposed a special package for improving roads around the state and building new ones. The budget made special provisions for improving amenities in five major cities including the state capital. Under this Thiruvananthapuram will be given Rs 250 crore, Kochi Rs 202 crore, Kozhikode Rs 180 crore, Thrissur Rs 142 crore and Kollam Rs 120 crore.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=104556

Mohammed,

As per our wish, the government has sanctioned Rs.5 crore for Kochi-Coimbatore Industrial corridor.

Sure, if this is implemented , Thrissur will have benefit.

Another important thiing is,

Rs 20 cr for modernisation of Sitaram Mills

Hope the industries will get benefit

:banana::banana::banana:

maheshponneth

February 10th, 2011, 10:18 AM

Infact we had a discussion of same issue in Cochin Airport page, sometime back. Once I posed this same question to their PR Manager Beena who was a member of this forum. However as she left this forum, we are not getting any updates regarding this.

I believe CIAL management is restricting buses and autos inside airport, because unlike other airports, CIAL owns the taxi services and has some-sort of profit sharing arrangements. Hence they are not interested much to develop other modes in past.

However recently I felt, the sitution has far far improved. I saw a premium volvo bus operating almost every half an hour right near to Bus Bay located opposite to the new 4 storied central block. In Sept when I came down during Ramadan holidays, I got this bus and travelled to nearby Aluva Bus stand for Rs 30 and got a bus to Guruvayur.

I came down in December for my annual leave. This time I got an auto near arrival terminal which took me to Angamally bus stand for Rs 50.

I think, now CIAL has placed a ban for autos entering the main areas of airport. What I understand, autos are available from Cargo area, which I am not sure.

The superfast buses also operate to CIAL, but operates only once a hour basis. I heard they have superfast services from CIAL to Thrissur, though I never got it till now.

Mahesh, auto drivers charge more, when you are calling them from airport, though I used to bargain with them. But when we call them near Federal Bank office opposite Airport or near Lotus Hotel, they charge pretty less.

Anyways, in CIAL an airport railway station is coming up, which means its pretty easy to catch direct train to Thrissur or Palakkad or even Coimbatore/Bangalore as well as to travel to Ernakulam. I hope once the station gets opened, the taxis will have a hard time.
Yeah let hope so.

maheshponneth

February 10th, 2011, 11:55 AM

There will be IT parks in cherthala and koratty.

Museums will get 1 crore.

Medical colleges to get 10 crores.

Family court in irinjalakuda

kalamandalam to get 6 crores

Vetrinary and medical universities to get 30 crores.

Agricultural university get 45 crores

Kodungaloor town museum to get crores.

Kinfra parks 67 crores.

Cherthala and koratty will get IT parks.

Nothing said about science city, shifting of zoo and planatorium

maheshponneth

February 10th, 2011, 06:51 PM

City to get new commissioner office

Staff Reporter

THE city will now have an office of the city police commissioner. According to a government decision, the district police will be divided into two - one under the city commissioner's office and the other under rural superintendents of police.

It is learned that the new commissioner office will into existence from March 3. After this bifurcation, all the rural areas will come under the law and order jurisdiction of the SP while the main town areas will be under the city commissioner.

The new decision is part of an experiment beginning with Kollam and Thrissur districts.

It is learned that the rural SP office will be based in the civil station compound at Ayyanthole.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110210/Metro/Metro_2.html
Thrissur will have CPC from 3rd March. Its office will be at R.V.Puram

maheshponneth

February 10th, 2011, 06:53 PM

Vyghari begins with painting camp

Staff Reporter

VYGHARI, one of the biggest literary festivals in the state and organised by the Kerala Varma College in the city got underway yesterday.

A galaxy of literary and cultural people, including Kalamandalam Gopi, Kalamandalam Kshemavathi, Mattannur Sankaran Kutty and Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, Devaki Nilayankode, Parvathy Pavanan and director Kamal, will congregate at the college till Sunday.

The four-day festival began with a painting camp, held in the college premises. Noted new generation painters, including Majisan Thomas Lawrence, PG Dinesh, K Jatheesh, VS Sanal, Babu C, Subhash Viswanathan, Shibu Sivaram, K Niranjana Varma and Gireeshan Bhattathiripadu presented their divergent creative streaks, proclaiming their solidarity with the nature.

The painters converged beneath the silhouetted trees, and some of the alumni of the college were seen openly reminiscing about their bygone campus days.

The painters were attempting to draw sensibilities of generations of pairs. According to noted painter KP Sasi, competitions like this would give clarity of thought to the younger generations to form a future perspective on the visuals of the art they wish to follow in the future.

"Most of the new students do not have clarity regarding the visual language. The camps like this will help them develop that sense," said Sasi.

Earlier, Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy chairman CN Karunakaran inaugurated the camp.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110210/Metro/Metro_10.html

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 04:39 AM

Major attractions in Thrissur package:

1.Kokkala - Poothole fly over, over railway station

2. West Fort fly over

3. Development of Poonkunnam, Patturaikkal, Aswini, and East Fort Junctions

4. New Byepass From Mannuthy to Amalanagar via Kuttumukku, and GEC
5.Another Byepass From Kuttanellore to Akkikkavu via Chembukkavu

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 05:06 AM

The other schemes
1. The widening of Thrissur-Kechery road upto 25metrs(SH 69).[NB. Its work has already started. I will insert its picture later.]
2. Medical college has been one more MRI scan
3.There is fund for Academic block and hostel in Medical College

4. The Govt. College, Kuttanellore got Rs.5 crores
5l. SKVC got one more course
6. There is fund of Rs.1.5crore for Lalitha Kala Academy and Sahithy Academy
7. Brahmaswom Madhom has been awarded 1 crore rupees for its renovation.
8.Government also intends the modernisation of Shoranur Road

apjustin

February 11th, 2011, 05:16 AM

http://i56.tinypic.com/24ytem1.jpg

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 05:19 AM

The schemes for Thrissur District as follows:
1.There will be a stadium on the name of K.Karunakaran, in Mala. For it, Rs,1 crore has been sanctioned.
2.Rs.20 lakh has been awarded for the educational institution in the name of the drum expert and CPM leader Sru,A.S.N.Nambisan, at Mala
3.Rs.5 crore has been sanctioned for cultural complex in KKTM college, in Pullut near Kodungalloor
4. There will be one more course in Govt.College , Chalakkudi
5. Rs.9 crore has been sanctioned for the development of Kechery-choondal road SH 69
6, There will be an organic industrial park in 100 acre in Kodungallur. Rs 5 crore has been sanctioned for this project
7. The Ottappalam-Mayannur-Chelakkara will be coverted to SH
8. There will be ITI in Perinnanam and Wadakkanchery
9. Kaipamangalam will be a model panchayath
10. There will be a new sub court at Chavakkad
11. There will be police station only to Guruvayur temple.
12. A civil station for Guruvayur town has been sanctioned
and
the sanction has been given to construct 3 more bridges in thrissur district

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 05:21 AM

ithokkeyanu oru malarpodikkarante swapnangal

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:39 AM

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Systems duty paid shop, Kottappuram. You can get electronics equipments which are imported from foreign countries, from here

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:41 AM

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The 21 floor cheloor , Kottappuram

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:43 AM

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Capital residency, Kottappuram

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:47 AM

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This is a new building , of which the construction is going on full swing, just behind perincherys building in Korappath Lane, Round North

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:52 AM

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Cheloor Seventh Avenue(behind tree) is coming in Korappath lane

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:54 AM

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U S Pizza, College Road

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 07:57 AM

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Adam Bazar, Rice bazar. This is a very good shopping complex, in which a lot of shops and offices exist.

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 08:01 AM

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Inside view of Adam bazaar. Sorry for less clarity.

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 08:04 AM

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A view of Rice bazar( which is a market). You can see another multi-storeyed building is under construction there. Construction is going on in full swing.

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 08:07 AM

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The heavy traffic in Anju vilakku junction in High Road

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 08:11 AM

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Thekkinkadu maidan(south). We don't have any beaches to hang out. But we have thekkinkadu for evening walk, and entertainments. The first commercial film Newspaper boy was generated from here.

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 08:13 AM

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Thekkinkadu maidan(North)

maheshponneth

February 11th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Another thing is

Government has sanctioned Pullazhi-Venkitangu Road through coal land. So the people who are coming from Chavakkad, can access city with less time and distance.

vinod_2007

February 11th, 2011, 03:55 PM

vinod_2007

February 11th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Guys, the main criterion followed by the central government in introducing JNNURM bus services in Indian cities (except the state capitals) is based on population. A minimum of 5 lakh should be the population of the city which falls under the JNNURM scheme.

Currently, as city corporations, only Trivandrum and Kochi have more than 5 Lakh population and hence both the cities fall under JNNURM scheme. Trivadrum would have fallen under JNNURM scheme even if the population was less than 5 lakh as it is a state capital.

But if you take the urban conglomeration of a city (metropoletan area), I think cities such as Calicut, Kollam, and Kannur also fall into the JNNURUM scheme as they have more than 5 lakh population.

Following population information of 2010 (projection) shows the difference of population of the top five populated cities in Kerala with respect to the two different categories:

Top 5 populated city corporations (2010 Projection):

1.Thiruvananthapuram - 830,943

2.Kochi (Cochin) - 618,348

3.Kozhikode (Calicut) - 440,367

4.Kollam (Quilon) - 436,442

5.Thrissur - 332,541

Top 5 metropoletan areas in Kerala (2010 projection):

1. Kochi - 15,64,089

2. Thiruvananthapuram - 10,67,861

3. Kozhikode - 10,15,681

4. Kannur - 5,74,876

5. Kollam - 5,08,656

Hence, if you take the first category of city corpration population, only Trivandrum and Kochi are eligible for JNNURUM schemes as both the cities have more than 5 Lakh. But if you consider the second category of metropolitan area population even Calicut, Kannur, and Kollam fall under the JNNURUM scheme.

But from my perspective, it will be unwise to push KSRTC into doldrums by forcing them to introduce Volvo services to other cities as JNNURUM services incurring huge loss to KSRTC after its introduction in Trivandrum and Kochi. This will be like adding fuel to fire and hitting yet another nail to KSRTCs coffin.

Population Source:

List of most populous cities in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_populous_cities_in_India)

List of most populous metropolitan areas in India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_populous_metropolitan_areas_in_India)

Reghu: These are projection of 2001 Census...

And it will be great If one can go back and read the old post from Kerala Government regarding the introduction of Low Floor Buses to Thrissur and Calicut

vinod_2007

February 11th, 2011, 04:24 PM

I thrissur, should have airport . In order to reach Nedumbassery, now we have to take 1.5hrs(55kms from city) by car after passing traffic blocks. From northern part of district this will be 2hrs(80kms). Similar situtation exists in the case of calicut airport in the reverse order. If airport has been constructed, it will be benefit for entire thrissur district and palghat districts . Thrissur is important for commericial and tourism sectors. A lot of people from thrissur have to depend on the airports of kochi and calicut. It is also benefits for pilgrims to Guruvayur and Thrissur. This is also important for the future development of Thrissur. There are a lot of people who are going to Gulf and other foreign countries from Thrissur. The demand for flight is increasing.

I think Kuttanellore is an ideal place for the airport, Guruvayur is another option. The western part of city/district can also be considered for this probject

No ways ....

last Weak I could reach Kalamassery within 1 hrs by drive

I think Nedumbassery pretty much closer to Thrissur and with such a 4lane constructed with flyovers in every major Junctions People in thrissur can reach the airport faster than certain places in cochin.

franclin

February 11th, 2011, 05:01 PM

Some photographs of cheloor projects :

http://cheloor.com/project-pages/cheloor-citadel/work-progress.html

http://cheloor.com/project-pages/cheloor-seventh-avenue/work-progress.html

http://cheloor.com/project-pages/cheloor-heights/work-progress.html

safarksalim

February 11th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Staff Reporter

The Kerala budget 2010 - 2011, presented by Finance Minister T M Thomas Issac at assembly yesterday gave a number of gifts to Thrissur as also to other districts in the state.

The most significant perhaps is the allocation of R142cr for a Thrissur road package. Besides, Thiruvambadi Brahmaswam Madam, a Vedic school, has been granted Rs1cr for renovating its building.

Recognising the initiative of KIDS (Kottapuram Integrated Development Society, the official organ for social action of the diocese), in developing excellent products from pandanus, a cluster focusing on pandanus-based products will be set up at Kodungalloor.

Pandanus can be described as any of numerous palm-like dioecious trees and shrubs of the genus Pandanus of the old world tropics, having large prop roots and a crown.

The budged enhanced the outlay to Rs51cr from Rs32cr for agriculture research and studies at the Kerala Agricultural University. Besides, to augment the extension activities related to local self-government institutions, R1cr has been earmarked to the university.

The minister said the non-plan grant to the Kerala Agricultural University would be enhanced by 15% along with other universities during the current year.

The minister earmarked R15cr to make a multi-storey building for an industrial estate. Two new branches of Kerala State Financial Enterprises will come up in Thrissur - in Chalakkudy and Kanjani.

Issac also mentioned about developing the second phase of Koratty IT Park. He allocated Rs20cr for modernising the Sitaram Textile Mills.

The minister said that the first phase of the Musiris project would be completed this financial year and Rs20cr was allocated for that project. A new super thermal project at Cheemeni has been allocated Rs10cr.

The minister also said that the Kerala Irrigation Research Institute would be upgraded to an advanced technical research institution to impart courses on dam maintenance and hydrology.

He allocated Rs3cr to Kerala Engineering Research Institute for monitoring dam desilting and necessary studies.

Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthi was allocated Rs5cr and Kerala Lalita Kala Academy, Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy were provided with Rs1.25cr each. Madhavikutty Smarakam at Punnayoorkulam was granted Rs20 lakh.

As part of the Bhoomi Keralam Project, the minister proposed a re-survey of land in Thrissur along with Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram districts this year.

He also announced the opening of a joint RTO office at Chalakkudi and new fire stations at Mala and Puthukkad.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110211/Home/Home_2.html

:nocrook:

safarksalim

February 11th, 2011, 09:18 PM

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Dr. Robert Schrier inaugurates the 31st annual conference of the southern chapter of the Indian Society of Nephrology, in Thrissur on Friday.

Special Correspondent
The Hindu

Inaugurating the conference, veteran nephrologist Robert Schrier spoke about the rich contribution of Indian doctors to the field of nephrology.

The 31st annual conference of the southern chapter of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN) has called for accelerating indigenous manufacture of dialysis machines, dialysers and tubings to bring down the cost of haemodialysis.

Addressing the inaugural function, M. Jayakumar, president of the southern chapter of ISN, said that India should follow China’s example of indigenously producing dialysis equipment to help renal patients.

....

Among those present at the inaugural function were Suresh Shankar, secretary of the southern chapter of ISN; P.M. Jayaraj, organising chairman of the conference; and T.T. Paul, organising secretary.

http://www.thehindu.com/health/article1413791.ece

:nocrook:

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 02:12 AM

Reghu: These are projection of 2001 Census...

And it will be great If one can go back and read the old post from Kerala Government regarding the introduction of Low Floor Buses to Thrissur and Calicut

Vinod, could you give me the link to the post?:)

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 02:27 AM

It looks like you are try'n make everyone accept your theorems...

There is no point in finding out the first or second mall... For me City Center and Center Point did make the same impact in kerala just like Oberon Mall or Focus...

For me City Center is a mall....

If Malls Like UB city comes everywhere will you call Forum or Oberon as Shopping Complexes ?
yes, I too admit your opinion. I am not talking about the first mall or last mall.
As per my experience in Mumbai, I can say that in a shopping mall there will be supermarkets, shops,escalators, multiplexes,hotels, ice cream parlours offices etc. City center contains all these factors except multiplexes. Because city center was construced in 90s. At that time there was not shopping mall in Kerala. There was not multiplex concept in Kerala. I think city center was the first mall, where escalators have been introduced in Kerala shopping malls at that time.

But at that time there was not any mall concept in Kerala. That is why, in Wikipedia, you can not see city center in the list of malls.

See,everyone has his own opinion. This is my opinion. I am not for any argument.:lol:

franclin

February 12th, 2011, 05:14 AM

The foundation for a medical university, near the medical college at Mulankunnathukavu, will be laid on February 26.

For further:http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110212/Home/Home_1.html

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 07:07 AM

The foundation for a medical university, near the medical college at Mulankunnathukavu, will be laid on February 26.

For further:http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110212/Home/Home_1.html

The foundation stone for new court complex at Ayyanthole (near to civil station) will be laid on the same day itself.:)

sintoantony

February 12th, 2011, 07:16 AM

yes, I too admit your opinion. I am not talking about the first mall or last mall.
As per my experience in Mumbai, I can say that in a shopping mall there will be supermarkets, shops,escalators, multiplexes,hotels, ice cream parlours offices etc. City center contains all these factors except multiplexes. Because city center was construced in 90s. At that time there was not shopping mall in Kerala. There was not multiplex concept in Kerala. I think city center was the first mall, where escalators have been introduced in Kerala shopping malls at that time.

But at that time there was not any mall concept in Kerala. That is why, in Wikipedia, you can not see city center in the list of malls.

See,everyone has his own opinion. This is my opinion. I am not for any argument.:lol:
:cheers:
This fight is going on for the past 3 years. You given a very good answer...

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 07:50 AM

:cheers:
This fight is going on for the past 3 years. You given a very good answer...
no sinto i am not interested for an argument. ok.

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 08:07 AM

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This is a girl namely Poornima. She is from Calicut, age 16, studying in 12th standard,J D T Islam School, Vellimadukunnu. She seeks a financial help from others due to a bus accident.
Her sushumna was wounded by the door of luggage box, which had opened. From that, she was admitted in ventillator, due to some problem in lungs.

She can live further only if a diaphramatic pacemaker attached. The cost of her treatment is Rs.50 lakh.

The address to which the donation can be sent is:
A/c number:0839101039809

Purnima Chikilsa Sahaya Committee,
Canara Bank, Vellimadukunnu,
Kozhikkode.

The people who are from foreign countries can donate to following a/c also

C.N.R.B. 0000839 I.F.S.E

To get more information, please call the School Principal, the convenor of Chikilsa sahaya committee.
Number is:9446258393

safarksalim

February 12th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Staff Reporter

The foundation for a medical university, near the medical college at Mulankunnathukavu, will be laid on February 26.

On the same day, the foundation for a court complex in Thrissur too would be laid, said Revenue Minister KP Rajendran at a press conference yesterday.

The seven-storey court complex at Ayyanthole would cost Rs.15cr. He said once the building was completed all the courts at the collectorate would be shifted there. An additional block, worth Rs.1.25cr would be constructed near the collectrate building.

Rajendran said the Musiris Heritage Project would be inaugurated on February 18. The government would take over the land and house of freedom fighter Muhammad Abdul Rahman Sahib and a museum would be constructed there. The state government had earmarked Rs.3cr to this effect.

The minister alleged that certain people were working against the Puthoor Zoo project. There was no problem about handing over of the land. "We have already handed over 310 acres of land in Devikulam village to the forest department in lieu of the Puthoor land. Even Forest Minister Binoy Viswam did not raise any questions on the land", said the minister.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110212/Home/Home_1.html

:nocrook:

vinod_2007

February 12th, 2011, 05:43 PM

bijuarr

February 13th, 2011, 02:03 PM

yes, I too admit your opinion. I am not talking about the first mall or last mall.
As per my experience in Mumbai, I can say that in a shopping mall there will be supermarkets, shops,escalators, multiplexes,hotels, ice cream parlours offices etc. City center contains all these factors except multiplexes. Because city center was construced in 90s. At that time there was not shopping mall in Kerala. There was not multiplex concept in Kerala. I think city center was the first mall, where escalators have been introduced in Kerala shopping malls at that time.

But at that time there was not any mall concept in Kerala. That is why, in Wikipedia, you can not see city center in the list of malls.

See,everyone has his own opinion. This is my opinion. I am not for any argument.:lol:

But I think first esclator in kerala - GCDA complex in Kochi?

Imurfi0253

February 13th, 2011, 02:18 PM

You guys, can you stop unnecessary arguements?????????????????????????? which is first mall, which is last mall...........

maheshponneth

February 14th, 2011, 02:28 AM

Ambi samy for connoisseur of food

Ambi Samy
YOU SEE a flurry of activity is going on inside as soon as you enter Ambi Samy's house. Well, reconfirm. Open the gates. And lo! There you find all those ubiquitous cauldrons, stoves, pots and what not. You are in the master chef cum caterer's house!

On the one side, cooks are stirring the boiling milk, cutting vegetables. And on the other, helpers are washing cows, cleaning the cow shed and milking cows .

For Ambi Samy, this is just another and normal day and in the midst of another hectic Sunday, he agrees to talk to City Journal, though he has to leave for a wedding sadya after an hour.

For almost 50 years in the catering service, he traces back the situation which helped develop an inclination toward the profession to his early school days . He used to give a hand at sadyavattoms in the neighbourhood and houses of relatives after school hours.

Overwhelmed by the buzzy atmosphere associated with such places, he decided once that he would pursue a career in the kitchen. The seeds of professional ambition of becoming a cook were sown at that young age.

There is no wonder then, he started his own catering business at the age of 24. And from then on till now, there has been hardly any change in pace.

According to Ambi Samy the only difference now is, compared to olden days, things are much easier. Introduction of mixers, grinders, other gadgets and machines have made a seachange, like in many other fields, in the kitchen, too. It was, indeed, more time consuming and he had to rely highly on manual labour.

He works on all days and does not restrict himself to a particular time-frame. He is there always there as long as clients require him, personally supervising the cooking. There are occasions when he himself does the cooking.

He recollects: there were no instances of food getting spoilt or his customers having complained about his style or way of cooking. Nor there was any discontent among those who deal with in the profession. He is accustomed to the busy schedule and does not feel exhausted (to take a break). When things become really hectic, his sons drop in to lend a helping hand.

His speciality is Palada Payasam, which he makes daily and distributes. He also caters to smaller functions like chorunnu and birthday parties. He is eager and willing to see that the food is cooked with varied flavours prevalent in every region of Kerala, without losing the traditional touch. Currently, he serves certain areas of cultural Thrissur, and he wishes to broaden his area further with due permission from the connoisseurs of food here!

Like any creative art, he is passionate about the food he cooks. He puts his heart into his preparations. Cooking is an art by itself and like any other art you need to put your heart and soul into it. And the food he prepares will stand testimony to it - whether its taste or flavour. He gets a lot of joy seeing people enjoying the food he cooks. Many of his fans relish the food because his cooking is simple.

However, he is a contented man, with the achievements so far. He would like to continue at the same pace and pattern as long as he can.
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110124/Kerala/Kerala_1.html

maheshponneth

February 14th, 2011, 06:10 AM

Thomas Isaac visits Brahmaswom Madom

Staff Reporter

FINANCE Minister TM Thomas Isaac visited the Brahmaswom Madom yesterday and discussed about the plan for its renovation.

The Madom authorities expressed happiness over the visit of the minister. They were happy for the allocation of Rs.1cr for the renovation of the Madom. The minister asked them to submit a report regarding what all changes are bound to incur during the uplift of the Madom.

The minister also interacted with the children present at the Madom.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110214/Metro/Metro_10.html

maheshponneth

February 15th, 2011, 04:31 AM

Seminar on IPR and latest marketing tips

A TWO-DAY seminar on 'Intellectual Property Rights and Innovative Ways On Marketing' will be held at Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Institute on Thursday and Friday. The seminar will be held jointly by the central government institutions MSME Development Institute, Thrissur, KSSIA, KSME, IPFC and KSCSTE.

The seminar will discuss patents, designs, copyrights, trade mark, geo graphical indications and new strategies in marketing. Entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium scale industries, those who are in imports and exports of these sizes and people who are interested in successful marketing can join the seminar free. The address is: KC Johnson, asst director, MSME Development Institute, Kanjani Road, Ayyanthole 680003. Ph: 0487-2360638, 2360536 and 9020289308.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110215/Metro/Metro_5.html

maheshponneth

February 15th, 2011, 05:04 AM

Unspent Rs.10cr to be put to use

Staff Reporter

A CONFERENCE of the district panchayat has decided to spend Rs.10cr which remained unutilised for the last three years, before the end of the financial year.

A major chunk of the amount will be spent on tender proposal for the land to build a pre-metric hostel. This land will fall within 12km area of Thrissur town. The margin, earmarked for this is Rs.3.5cr.

To ameliorate the severe water scarcity in the SC colonies in 29 divisions of the district, the panchayat has earmarked Rs.2.90cr to build bore-wells with affiliated facilities. It was also decided to set up 75 diary units under the Kudumbasree units, which have membership of scheduled castes, with an estimated cost of Rs.1.5cr.

The conference also earmarked Rs.60 lakh to install fans in all class rooms in 61 high and higher secondary schools in the district. To provide water connection to 300 anganvadies, the panchayat has earmarked Rs.60 lakh.

For the welfare of people who have crossed 65 years in the SC category, Rs.1 lakh each have been allotted to 88 grama panchayats. New motors will be installed in 68 water electricity projects with a cost of Rs.68 lakhs in the district.
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110215/Metro/Metro_2.html

franclin

February 15th, 2011, 05:17 AM

Thrissur (Kerala), Feb 14 (IANS) Fortis Hospitals Ltd, the country's leading super specialty healthcare group, entered Kerala Monday with the launch of an 'information centre' that will enable patients to consult specialists.

for further:http://www.sify.com/news/fortis-hospitals-launches-information-centre-in-kerala-news-health-lcouklajggj.html

maheshponneth

February 15th, 2011, 05:48 AM

maheshponneth

February 15th, 2011, 07:24 AM

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cc. rafi,kerala kaumudi and
sujith thampi.

ajay ramchandran

February 15th, 2011, 08:24 AM

vinod_2007

February 16th, 2011, 06:34 AM

A paradise weaved in silk

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In the textile world of Kerala, Chacko Chackola is known as someone who single handedly competed against silk industry biggies in Thrissur. His textile shop, 'Cocoon, the Master Weaver' on Cheroor Road is still a paradise for handloom saree lovers with an amazing collection and rare designs. It is also the only silk weaving unit in the state.

Chacko said that the recent mushrooming of big textile showrooms in and around the city did not affect him much. It was after his Cocoon stole the hearts of women in district that big guns like Kalyan and Pulimoottil opened their showrooms in the city. He countered the crisis by adding an exotic repertoire of material to his shop from places like Kolkata, Lucknow, Kanchipuram and Dharmapuram.

He takes several days to prepare the sketches and colour combinations of his products with the help of technical experts in Bangalore.

He said that he was inspired in 1998 by an old weaver Gowdappa, in Bangalore where his sister has a jewellery business. He brought him and his family to Kerala and launched a unit at Cheroor. Within no time Cocoon became the talk of the town running at a significant profit. Exclusive bridal collections and seasonal items highlighting Kerala's natural beauty found buyers, not only from all over the country but from abroad too.

"My business decreased a little with the entry of other shops but for the last five or six years it has maintained good momentum. I am not interested in competing with them by opening a shop in the heart of the city because this place is what gives my shop its uniqueness. Now my focus is to bring unique items to my shops. The tastes and likes vary from town to town and it is a great challenge to know it," Chackola said.

Apart from sarees, 'Cocoon' is filled with a good collection of churidar materials too. Weavers take more than 18 days for the designs of the sarees and they make it with their bare hands.

"A simple change in design takes three days because the loom has to be changed for setting the new design. The lack of weavers is the main problem and now only three families are available to a do a job six. Most of the units in South India are closing down because of a lack of weavers," he said.

The cut-throat competition in the field is not a concern for Chackola. He maintains his world is bright and colourful like the silk in his looms.

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 11:54 AM

apjustin

February 16th, 2011, 12:59 PM

Different Rules For Different Ones

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vinod_2007

February 16th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Different Rules For Different Ones

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Great Work.... Is this called as "helping the poor" ?

I need to revisit my Ethics..:bash::bash::bash:

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 01:41 PM

Different Rules For Different Ones

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Yeah, this is a severe problem in thrissur city. :bash::bash:when these have been removed, on the next day itself they will be in the same position. Look at the pattalam road. On the behind of police offices , we can see a lot of merchants selling products on the sides of roat. The corporation should provide
some place for them , allow them to sell the products there and remove them from the roads, by using the help of police.

Another thing is that, whenever you go on the sides of ring road near to the market, where the old spare parts is being sold, you can see the metalic parts of vehicles and other materials have been thrown here and there in the government owned property. This should also be removed. If anybody did this kind of activities, he should be fined around Rs.5000 or more. then they won't repeat this.:bash::bash:

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 01:42 PM

City boy wins global spelling contest

WHEN other students play cricket and football, P Balasubramanyam toys with English words. His world is filled with antonyms, idioms, synonyms and word puzzles. His passion eventually paid off: he just won the Marrs International Spellbee Award, held in Malaysia.

The award, which carries a cash prize of $4444, is given to the excellence of vocabulary with written and oral competition using English words.

Bala, 16, showed an amazing flair for studying words from his younger days and he used several dictionaries. Last year, he entered the last round of the Spellbee contest and then became the national champion. The competition is tough and one has to know virtually every single word in the English language with its synonyms and antonyms. The contestants' pronunciation is also tested.

At the international contest, the judges were from the UK. Contestants came from a number of countries including Pakistan, the UAE and Malaysia.

"There were oral and written competitions and the total marks were 400", Bala told City Journal. "We had to answer within a given time through a headphone in the oral competition. Jumbles, word puzzles and crosswords were included in the written competition. I always kept a software of dictionary in my cell phone. I prepared hard this time", added Bala, a 10th class student at Harisree Vidya Nidhi. Before being selected to national and international contests, Bala had won school-level competition.

His mother Sangeetha is a chemistry teacher at Bharathiya Vidyamandir Pottore. She accompanied Bala to Kuala Lumpur along with his father, Vijaya Kumar

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110216/Metro/Metro_7.html

congradulations Balasubramanyam.

vinod_2007

February 16th, 2011, 02:00 PM

City boy wins global spelling contest

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110216/Metro/Metro_7.html

congradulations Balasubramanyam.

Hey mahesh,

You are doing a awesome work in SSC Forum but please try to post issues/articles which is related to city development or mention below the article as why you have posted it here..

It's just to make this Thread interesting...

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 08:20 PM

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This is Nedupuzha-Kodannur road, through Nedupuzha, coal land which is a corporation boarder. There is no bus through this route from city to Kodannur, through Nedupuzha(through this route). If there exists a good road network which connects Kodannur and Ayyanthole, via Aranattukara, Vadookkara, Nedupuzha, it will help the people who have to go to the civil station(ie western parts of city), punkunnam and Guruvayur side and reverse easily. Now when you travel from Nedupuzha by bus to Ayyanthole, it will take a lot of time and there is more distance also.

The Ayyanthole-Kodannur road, via Aranattukara is already there, but less width. It should be modernised and there should have bus traffic from city through this route.

Nedupuzha coal land is important for agriculture. It is also important for fishing during rainy season.

[Pinne vellamadikkarkku pattiya sthalamanu. Kulir kattu kondu sangathi nadatham]

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 08:34 PM

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Nedupuzha coal land, corporation boarder

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 08:37 PM

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A new flat is under construction in Vadookkara. The work is going on in full swing.

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 08:42 PM

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This is the gate of villas, which are under construction in Vadookkara - Nedupuzha Road, and near to the above mentioned flat.

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 08:45 PM

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The famous Aranattukara Church, which is near to Franclin's house

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Kanjani Road(SH 75),
which connects city and NH17 at Vatanappilly, via Kanjani(18 kms). The survey for the four lining of this road has been started, but it is dragging as usual. This starts from West Fort Jn and goes through Ayyanthole and Olarikkara in the city.
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maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 09:15 PM

Puzhakkal River Tourism Project
Now I have to say about very important project, but I think many of people may not know about this project which is on the boarder of our city. Salute to Anil Akkara, former Adat Panchayath President and current District Panchayath Member, for his vision.

This project is very important , because puzhakkal river, which is smallest river in Kerala, flows through the boarder of corporation. We can make this as a tourist destination, becasue a lot of development projects are coming around this river, including sobha city and satellite city. So, this will be an income source for the corporation or district panchayath, if it is utilised well. Through this river we can go upto Enammavu(Enammakkal), on the city-chavakkadu road. Similarly this river has connection upto Peechi dam. So if we make a boating service, through this river, I think it will be feasible. But now, the boats can not go to the northern side of puzhakkal bridge. According to authorities, this bridge will be reconstructed shortly due to the four lining of thrissur-choondal road. At that time, there will be boat service upto Peechi from this tourist destination. This is a scenic area. If anybody goes through Puzhakkal, pls alite here and let us have some boating. But charges is little high here. For pedal boat, we have to pay Rs.50/person, and for Kashmiri boat, we have to pay Rs.200/person. But I think it will be a nice idea to develop this tourism project.
Some scenes from Puzhakkal Tourism Project:
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maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 09:19 PM

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Thrissur- Kuttippuram Road(SH 69)

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 09:20 PM

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The canal work of Thrissur-Kuttippuram Road(Guruvayur Road), for the four lining, has been started in puzhakkal.[NB: This picture has been taken before the budget]
In the budget, there is fund for the four lining of this road. The puzhakkal bridge will be reconstructed for four line, so that the boats can travel under the bridge, according to sources.

:cheers:

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 09:32 PM

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This is Pullu-Manakkodi Road, which is newly introduced through coal land.
This is another road, which connects city with NH17 at Thripprayar. Pullu is the place, where Manju Warrier's house exists. When this route is established, the people from pullu, peringottukara, etc can access city with shortest distance. Its road work is going on in full swing. Thereafter, there may have bus services.

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 09:37 PM

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A scene from Manakkodi coal land

maheshponneth

February 16th, 2011, 09:42 PM

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A happy news. There is a bell mouth complex, as we see in picture, is being constructed at West Fort Junction. This photo has been taken before budget. Now the construction of one more floor is over. After the completion of this work, I think, all the shops will be shifted to the this bell mouth complex and the bell mouth complex near to M G Road.

maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 05:35 AM

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There is a construction of new building is going on in full swing in the place of Jos Hotel, near Sankara Iyer Jn, M G Road.:cheers:

apjustin

February 17th, 2011, 05:42 AM

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maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 05:51 AM

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The construction of another building is going on in the southern side of West Fort Jn.

maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 06:19 AM

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I think, this news is from Manorama, right? some sort of partiality can be seen in the report. Except, the poothole road and bishop palace road, the work of most of the roads have been completed at that time.

Manorama is the party newspaper of Congress always.:bash:

vinod_2007

February 17th, 2011, 07:32 AM

Great effort Mahesh.. :cheers: :cheers:

Thrissur has to grow now.. to north-south and east-west

more four lanes more byepass.. More beautiful City commercial roads...

vinod_2007

February 17th, 2011, 07:54 AM

പുതിയറോഡ് സംസ്കാരം അനിവാര്യം

വര്*ധിച്ചു വരുന്ന അപകടങ്ങള്*ക്കെതിരേ പുതിയ റോഡ് സംസ്കാരം ആവശ്യമാണെന്നും, അവസരം ലഭിച്ചാല്* സംസ്ഥാനത്തെ നിരത്തുകളില്* ഇരുചക്ര വാഹനങ്ങള്* നിരോധിക്കുമെന്നും തൃശൂര്* റേഞ്ച് ഐജി ബി. സന്ധ്യ .
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ശക്തമായ ബോധവത്കരണ പരിപാടികളും നിയമങ്ങള്* ലംഘിക്കുന്നവര്*ക്കെതിരേ കര്*ശന നിയമനടപടികളും ആവശ്യമാണെന്നും ഐജി. ലോ കോളെജ് പ്രിന്*സിപ്പല്* ഡോ.എ.എസ്. സരോജ അധ്യക്ഷയായിരുന്നു.
നേത്ര പരിശോധന ക്യാംപിന്*റെ ഉദ്ഘാടനം ഡെപ്യൂട്ടി ട്രാന്*സ്പോര്*ട്ട് കമ്മീഷണര്* പി.ഐ. സൈനുദീന്* നിര്*വഹിച്ചു. ആര്*ടിഒ കെ.എന്*. വസന്തകുമാര്*,ജോയ്ന്*റ് ആര്*ടിഒ ടി.എസ്. സുരേന്ദ്രന്* എന്നിവര്* പ്രസംഗിച്ചു.

City Police is set to educate new road rules.... even i felt Thrissur/cochin traffic lack this knowledge

safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:00 AM

Thnkz Mahesh, nice to know some new & cool infos...!!!!

Keep going...

:nocrook:

safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (PTI) A legislation to restrict processions and meetings on public roads was introduced in the Kerala Assembly to overcome a recent Supreme Court ruling prohibiting gatherings on roadsides. The 'Kerala Public Ways (restriction of assemblies and processions) Bill-2011' stated that prohibitory orders might affect the conduct of religious functions like 'Attukal Pongala' and 'Thrissur Pooram', which would in turn invite protests from public. Therefore it has become necessary to make a legislation to enable the government to impose reasonable restrictions on the public using roads for meetings, the bill said. The bill, introduced by Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan was referred to Assembly Subject Committee without debate. The bill was brought in view of the famous Attukal Pongala here on February 19, where lakhs of people participate. Seconding the legislation, Opposition leader Oommen Chandy said the House had already arrived at a consensus on the bill. A ruling by Supreme Court on January this year upheld the judgement of the Kerala High Court prohibiting public meetings on roadsides in the state.

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/bill-to-restrict-processions-roadside-meetings-introduced/579676.html

:nocrook:

safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:19 AM

Thiruvananthapuram: The Commissioners were appointed in the newly formed commissionerates in Kollam and Thrissur. N Gopalakrishnan in the new commissioner in Kollam and P Vijayan, who was Kozhikode commissioner, has been appointed at Thrissur.

Anoop Kuruvilla John who was acting as Administration AIG, has been appointed as the commissioner of Kozhikode district. K Jayanath has been appointed as the Wayanad district police superintendent.

Kochi commissioner Manoj Abraham has been given the charge of Thiruvananthapuram. MR Ajith Kumar, who was Thiruvananthapuram commissioner, has taken over Kochi.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=104886

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vinod_2007

February 17th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Collector to inaugurate software training division

Aitrich Technologies will be starting a software development training division in the district. Collector PJ Thomas will inaugurate the centre at 9am tomorrow. Dr Ahmed Bavappa and councillor Saramma Robson will attend the function.

Aitrich have structured a range of job oriented programmes on mobile and web using Java, Dot Net, PHP and other open source technologies. They also provide training in mobile web development, Iphone development and Windows Phone 7 and claim to be for the first in India to do so.

Boom of such small scale IT firm will lift the phase of thrissur... just like the small gold shop and kuries.. which later developed into Big Gold Souks and Banks..

safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Staff Reporter

Thrissur: AROUND 430 civil officer recruits of the Kerala Armed Police 1 Battalions (KAP) are set to pass out from the Kerala Police Academy on Saturday.

Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will address the passing out parade of the second batch. The recruits include around 167 graduates and 25 post- graduates. There are LLB, MBA, BBA, BTech, BEd holders and Those qualified in computer applications. Their training was started in May 2010.

Kodiyeri will inaugurate the newly constructed indoor stadium and auditorium at the Police Academy at Ramavarmapuram on Saturday. The stadium, built at a cost of Rs.2.50cr, includes a basket ball court, a tennis court, a gymnasium and two volleyball courts. There is also an indoor firing range. The foundation stone for the stadium was laid by the home minister in 2006.

The foundation stone for the auditorium, constructed at a cost of Rs.1.75cr, was laid in 2005 by the then home minister Oommen Chandy. It has the capacity to seat around 1000 people.

DGP Jacob Punnoose, IG B Sandhya and other police officers will be present at the function.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110217/Metro/Metro_9.html

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:40 AM

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Mayor IP Paul inaugurating the Kidney Federation's awareness class for elected representatives yesterday.

Staff Reporter

Thrissur: MAYOR IP Paul has declared that the corporation would be providing a dialysis machine worth Rs.600,000, for the new centre to be set up by the Kidney Federation of India (KFI), near the medical college soon.

He made this offer during the inauguration of the KFI's awareness class to the elected representatives of the district. This non-government organisation currently helps numerous patients with renal failure or disorders, and also searches out for donors for kidney transplant.

"The pesticides that enter our stomach through food induces side-effects which ultimately culminate in deadly diseases, leading even to kidney failure," said District Panchayat President KV Dasan in his presidential address.

The class gave advices to the elected representatives to provide necessary help to the KFI, in order to find out renal patients and to assist them to take immediate treatment before the condition got worse. For this purpose, KFI chairman Davis Chiramel asked the representatives to organise classes in their own panchayat, and conduct free keratin analysis.

Standing committee (health) chairman CS Sreenivasan, standing committee members Girish Kumar and Biju Varghese, KFI vice-chairman Adv AD Benny, general secretary TI Chacko and Engandoor panchayat president Shubha Sunil were present on the occasion.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110217/Metro/Metro_1.html

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maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 09:50 AM

Great effort Mahesh.. :cheers: :cheers:

Thrissur has to grow now.. to north-south and east-west

more four lanes more byepass.. More beautiful City commercial roads...

Thanks, vinod and Safar,

We have strong potential to grow. But the problem is that we do not utilise it. There should have some vision for the authorities/corporation to develop the existing resources. For this process, fund is an important thing. So we have to demand more fund, for the completion of good projects in everywhere in Kerala.
Let us Hope the fund allotted for thrissur, will be implemented in a good way.

The fund has been allotted for the Pullazhi-Venkitangu Road. Then the total distance from Chavakkad to city will be minimised

Another thing, I have felt that, there should have professional college in the coastal area of Thrissur district. From Kodungallur or Mala to Guruvayur/Chavakkad, there exists around 50Kms. Through this much distance , currently there is not any professional college in regular basis. So it is essential to have a professional college in that sector(ie western side of Thrissur district). This will create development in these areas. This will affect the development of western parts/southern parts of thrissur city also.

[NB: There is a professional college at Peruvallur, namely Mother College. But it is not a regular college]

Another happy news is that, the construction of Velappaya over bridge, which leads to Medical College Mulankunnathukavu, is going on in full swing. The construction of pillars are over now. I think with in this year, velappaya over bridge will be a reality. This is very convenient to patients , students and staff of Medical College, where the Medical University exists.

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maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 10:10 AM

maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 10:26 AM

Boom of such small scale IT firm will lift the phase of thrissur... just like the small gold shop and kuries.. which later developed into Big Gold Souks and Banks..
Now, thrissur has a list of small IT companies. Moreover, thrissur infopark created a boom for IT here. We can expect another IT boom, when sez of elite group(IT Park in private sector), Pudukkad(just 14 kms from city) will be established. Another IT boom can be expected, when Thrissur Technopark is realised in the city.
Aitrich solution is my friend's company.

The list of IT companies including my firm of Thrissur are:

Annvision web solutions, Kokkalai

Annya Technologies, Mannath Lane, M G Road(my company)

Aitrich Solutions, Parayil Lane, M G Road,

Exar Software Research Pvt Ltd, Korappath Lane, Round North

Datamatrix Systems Inc, Kokkalai

Generics Software Solutions, A R Menon Road, Naikkanal

Crypters info systems and solutions pvt limited, Kottekkad road, viyyur

Bit sign technologies(p) ltd, Shoranur road

Kraftlabs, Poonkunnam

Techsrishti, Patturaikkal

Innowayz technology Pvt ltd, GEC P.O.

Programmers international, Park house, Round East

Altersoft technologies, Poothole

Space soft technologies, Thrissur

These are few of software companies in city. The list is increasing.
Look this is in or near to city. The towns like Chalakkudi, Irinjalakkuda, and Guruvayur also have small software companies.:)

maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 10:43 AM

I also feel that, why Wadakkanchery is not raised into municiapality. It is still Panchayath.
I don't know its correct population. But It has all other facilities such as Education, Health, Transport and proximity of tourist destinations. New professional college, Malabar College of Engineering and Technology has been started at Thali,near Wadakkanchery. Medical college and university is near to it. KILA and SILK is near to it. Important tourist destination Vazhani and upcoming tourist destination Poomala is near to it. It has railway station. Pottore, which has Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan and WAHE is not far away from this area. Having these facilities, why it is not raised to township.

If it has been raised to township, there will have more developments in Thrissur-Shoranur stretch.

vinod_2007

February 17th, 2011, 12:12 PM

Put pressure on Centre for projects, MPs told

Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) from Kerala to put pressure on the Centre for the Kochi Metro Rail project, the Palakkad Coach Factory and the Cherthala Wagon Factory.

The Chief Minister, who was addressing a meeting of MPs here on Wednesday in the context of the impending presentation of the general and railway budgets, said the Centre should give immediate clearance for implementing the Kochi Metro Rail project as a joint venture of the Central and State governments. The Palakkad Coach Factory was sanctioned to Kerala at the time of the formation of the Salem Railway Division due to the intense pressure exerted by the MPs. Funds were also earmarked in the railway budget for it. The State had already made available the necessary land for the project. But the Railway Ministry was showing some hesitation in implementing the project.

The Chief Minister said he had brought these two projects to the Prime Minister's attention during his recent visit to Kerala.

He reminded the MPs of the State's demand for an IIT. He wanted an end to the uncertainty over the choice of land for the Central varsity. The State had taken steps to make available land for the world class university in Thrissur and a centre of the Aligarh Muslim University in Malappuram. It was the Centre which should take further action.

safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 04:22 PM

By TBM Staff | Mumbai

Akbar Travels India Pvt. Ltd., one of the biggest travel agency in India recently expanded its branch network with the addition of six offices in Kerala. According to a release from the company, the new offices are located at Alleppey, temple town of Guruvayoor, Perumbavoor, the agricultural town near Kochi, Aluva, the growing commercial centre near Cochin International Airport and at airports in Kochi and Calicut. The company has 55 IATA approved offices and 25 non-IATA ticketing offices across India.

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http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/akbar-travels-opens-six-offices-in-kerala-12688

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 04:44 PM

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 04:46 PM

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 04:48 PM

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 04:49 PM

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maheshponneth

February 17th, 2011, 05:17 PM

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superb snaps, safar, keep going.:applause:

safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:46 PM

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:48 PM

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safarksalim

February 17th, 2011, 08:49 PM

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sintoantony

February 18th, 2011, 04:12 AM

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Most pictures are atleast 1-2 years old.:ohno:

vinod_2007

February 18th, 2011, 06:41 AM

Panchayats discuss development

A co-ordination meeting of presidents and other representatives of three-tire panchayats was held at Mundasseri Hall yesterday.

District panchayat president KV Dasan presided over the function and development standing committee chairman Anil Akkara answered the questions from the various panchayat presidents.

Water problems and unspent amount dedicated for development programmes were raised by the representatives. The district panchayat suggested to the block- gram panchayats to forward their development plans for 2011-12 before March 21.

vinod_2007

February 18th, 2011, 06:59 AM

No treatment plant at Sakthan Nagar: Mayor

Uproarious scenes over LAMPS at council meet
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‘The strategic location can be used for more productive purposes'
‘Previous council did not consult the opposition on location of plants'
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Thrissur: The City Corporation will not allow the setting up of a waste treatment plant at Sakthan Nagar, Mayor I. P. Paul has said. Addressing the Corporation council meeting here on Thursday, Mr. Paul said the land at the strategic centre of the city should be used for more productive purposes than a waste treatment plant under the Lalur Model Project for Solid Waste Management (LAMPS).

“The City Corporation is planning many developmental projects at the proposed land,” he said. Over one-acre area in front of the Sakthan Thampuran fish market is the location identified for one of the six Regional Waste Processing Centres under LAMPS. The other RWPCs will be located at Ollur, Kovilakathumpadam, Viyyur, Kerala Agricultural University-owned land at Vellanikkara and Lalur.

The Mayor alleged that the previous LDF council autocratically took the decision to set up waste processing centres at Sakthan Nagar and Kovilakathumpadam without consulting the then opposition. “The Corporation is not against implementing the LAMPS. But why Pathiyur Gopinath, the chief coordinator of the project, insists on implementing the project first at the controversial site at Sakthan Nagar,” he asked.

The council urged Mr. Gopinath to implement the project first at Lalur. When there was no opposition at locations such as Lalur, KAU-owned land, Ollur and Viyyur, the project should be implemented first in those sites, the UDF councillors said.

Mr. Paul categorically stated that Mr. Pathiyur's demand that he should have a free hand in spending the funds for the project could not be allowed. “The demand cannot be approved as it is people's money. Implementation of the project should be transparent. Mr. Gopinath's demand is a challenge against the democratic system,” he said. The council witnessed uproarious scenes when the opposition councillors alleged that the Corporation lacked political will in implementing LAMPS.

The UDF councillors contended that Mr. Gopinath could not convince the council and the public why LAMPS was claimed to be better than other proposed waste management projects. The critics questioned Mr. Gopinath over the feasibility of the project and its high cost.

I will also go with the Mayor here....That land is in Center of the City and should be used for more productive purpose.... I hope friends in SSC also agree to this...

shyju

February 18th, 2011, 09:03 AM

At last new City Police Commissioner for Thrissur
Sri P. Vijayan , Former City Police Commissioner of Calicut will the newly created City Police Commissioner of Thrissur
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110210/Metro/Metro_2.html (//www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110210/Metro/Metro_2.html)

vinod_2007

February 18th, 2011, 12:22 PM

Aslesh

February 18th, 2011, 01:39 PM

simpliCITY

February 18th, 2011, 03:25 PM

Thanks Asu, for clearing it. I was wondering about those data. As it doesnot looks like a district wise data. how come it be a city wise with rural urban divide.

maheshponneth

February 18th, 2011, 04:34 PM

I will also go with the Mayor here....That land is in Center of the City and should be used for more productive purpose.... I hope friends in SSC also agree to this...
Vinod, My opinion is in other section. If he thinks that the land of Sakthan Thampuran Nagar should be used for productive processes, yes it is ok. But the problem is that it will be his responsibility to find out some other places to construct the plant. Do u think, that, the residents, who are residing in that area, will agree to construct a wastage plant in their place? I think no. So finally, what happens, the residents of Laloor should bear all the wastes of city. The construction of waste plants is dragging just like the wedding of Ganapathi.
So they are frustrated due to the words of corporation authorities.

HR commission and cultural leaders also support them.
I think here I P Paul is playing a politics. He needs support from business men.

2)This corporation, rejected the idea to create a Sakthan Square at Sakthan Thampuran Nagar, by saying lame excuses. I don't know what its problem is.
Whenever CDB prevents the meeting at Thekkinkadu maidan, which is their property, there is no alternative land for Thrissur corporation to convene a public meeting. CDB reiterates that Corporation should find out another land to do public meeting.:bash:

maheshponneth

February 18th, 2011, 05:31 PM

Rajawar art enthralls city

The workshop on Rajwar art at the Lalitha Kala Academy.
By Priya Prahaladhan

FOUR PUHPUTRA crafts-persons from a Madhya Pradesh village - Sundarbai, Tharabai, Munilal and Pintu - are in Thrissur to showcase their artistic calibre.

The Rajawar art, a renowned traditional art form of Madhya Pradesh and one that is fast disappearing, was lively demonstrated at Lalitha Kala Academy. These designs and symbols are used to decorate the walls of their houses. These designs do not have any mythological value, but the colours and the designs give a traditional touch to the whole frame.

Sundarbai has received academy award for her contribution to the art. "Actually we do these designs with our hands on the walls of our houses with natural colour, obtained from fruits and vegetables", she said. "Right now we are doing it in frames with acrylic colours to show the art to the outside world", she added.

Sundarbai learned this art form after her marriage. She has travelled to several countries of the world to showcase this art. Recently she went Paris. "People do come and appreciate our work. Mostly they like to learn it rather than to take photographs", she said.

In order to accompany her work, her son Munilal too learnt the art. Her daughter -in -law, Tharabai, also accompanies her. Seeing her work, Pintu, her 16-year-old neighbour, too has taken a fancy towards the art and is accompanying her.

They have a unique manner to make window frames out of bamboo. It is

cemented with white cement.

Cotton is used to give it a fluffy look.

This frame is these days used as a decorative piece in many houses. The handmade frames are in great demand.

The Madhya Pradesh government has not given any particular fund in order to preserve this rare art form, Sundarbhai said. The art is appreciated only outside the state. Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy has given a lift by providing them a platform to showcase their talent.

The live workshop continues until February25.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110218/Metro/Metro_17.html
This kind of exhibition is very good for getting products directly from the companies.

jayadevan_c

February 18th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Partial Info of 2011 Census:

Don't have the Cochin's data

Kozhikode : 1,537,138 (Urban - 908,092, Rural - 629,046)
TVM : 1,114,318 (Urban - 860,889, Rural - 253,429)
Kollam : 969,891 (Urban - 401,683, Rural - 568,208)
Thrissur : 828,926 (Urban - 424,387, Rural - 404,539)
Kannur : 748,465 (Urban - 613,729, Rural - 134,736)
Kottayam : 627,912 (Urban - 172,878, Rural - 455,034)

What Aslesh told may be correct. Link for the above statistics is below. In that Kanayannur Taluk is available. (Kanayannur is the Taluk in which major parts of Cochin city is lying)
http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CD4QFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mospi.gov.in%2Fnational_data_bank%2Fcensus_data_pro%2FC-1%2FDDWC-3200-01.XLS&ei=FqBeTcS8CMHqrQfpt8X2DQ&usg=AFQjCNG4f-Jd_YBV-hE4rkUD2otsmj-JlQ

jpvj_2401

February 18th, 2011, 06:19 PM

Nearly 400 km (250 mi) of NH 47 between Cherthala and Salem passing through Kochi, Thrissur and Coimbatore is under various stages of expansion. The stretch from Thrissur to Cherthala passing through Kochi city has been widened to multiple lanes with with six-lanes in many stretches. The road widening has started at the Salem End of the Highway and the 4 laning work has been completed in the Salem-Chengapalli (Km 0 to 100) stretch and there is a new bridge built on the Cauvery river at Bhavani Kooduthurai. Widening to six lanes is in progress between Perumanallur and Coimbatore City). Also, widening is in progress from Walayar (Kerala- Tamil Nadu Border, Palakkad District, Kerala) to Thrissur. Major flyovers are planned along the way, at Ambalur in Thrissur district and Edappally in Kochi. However, delays in land acquisition has put on hold the widening of NH47 from Cherthala to Kanyakumari through Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NH_47

jpvj_2401

February 18th, 2011, 06:31 PM

I will also go with the Mayor here....That land is in Center of the City and should be used for more productive purpose.... I hope friends in SSC also agree to this...

Regarding Lalur, i think only solution is constructing a treatment plant in Lalur itself with sufficient capacity, just like brahmapuram in cochin.

All other plans will results in protest from neigbours.As lalur was used for waste dumping several years before & most of the houses nearby it were constructed after starting this,this may not cause severe problems for them.They knew the issue before they came to that place.

I think they have only one proposal, that is, proper waste management that never causes any problem to them.So I think a proper waste management system at Lalur will solve the complete issue.

maheshponneth

February 19th, 2011, 04:55 AM

Regarding Lalur, i think only solution is constructing a treatment plant in Lalur itself with sufficient capacity, just like brahmapuram in cochin.

All other plans will results in protest from neigbours.As lalur was used for waste dumping several years before & most of the houses nearby it were constructed after starting this,this may not cause severe problems for them.They knew the issue before they came to that place.

I think they have only one proposal, that is, proper waste management that never causes any problem to them.So I think a proper waste management system at Lalur will solve the complete issue.
They are demanding it from past several years. Finally they are frustrated, because, all corporation authorities try to extent this project.:ohno: That is why they place such an idea in front of others. If the plant is implemented in so proper way that people should not affect its after effect, it will be good.

Not Brahmakulam, Coimbatore wastage plant is model for us.

maheshponneth

February 19th, 2011, 05:12 AM

jpvj_2401

February 19th, 2011, 06:43 PM

Sorry jpvj, what is ur doubt?:)

Alraedy 6 flyovers are under construction/complete in Thrissur & 1 in aluva. Its known from medias that NHAI approved flyovers at pudukkad & vytilla.

Then why its specfically said that "major flyover" for these 2 places edappaly & amballur.Any speciality for this type??????????

Everyone know Edapally is one of the busiest junction in Kerala & normal flyovers will not solve the issue.

But how amballur came under same category for constructing major flyover.Only a ordinary PWD road is meeting(not crossing) there with NH 47.

So anybody please clarify the difference between the already constructed & major flyover????????

Libinhalo1

February 20th, 2011, 06:25 AM

:banana: I am a new member,nice to see you all...

Libinhalo1

February 20th, 2011, 06:36 AM

Alraedy 6 flyovers are under construction/complete in Thrissur & 1 in aluva. Its known from medias that NHAI approved flyovers at pudukkad & vytilla.

Then why its specfically said that "major flyover" for these 2 places edappaly & amballur.Any speciality for this type??????????

Everyone know Edapally is one of the busiest junction in Kerala & normal flyovers will not solve the issue.

But how amballur came under same category for constructing major flyover.Only a ordinary PWD road is meeting(not crossing) there with NH 47.

So anybody please clarify the difference between the already constructed & major flyover????????

so you trying to say that ambullar is not a busy junction ?they approved this flyover here to avoid the future traffic problems.and amballur is one of the busy town in Thrissur

Malayaali

February 20th, 2011, 08:04 AM

so you trying to say that ambullar is not a busy junction ?they approved this flyover here to avoid the future traffic problems.and amballur is one of the busy town in Thrissur

They are already building flyovers in many hotspots like Aluva, Chalakkudy, Koratty jns, and they mention the importance of major flyover for a jn. like edappally. But the question is, why the same for Amballur. It doesnt even come near Chalakkudy!!

Lower Fourth

February 20th, 2011, 09:52 AM

Alraedy 6 flyovers are under construction/complete in Thrissur & 1 in aluva. Its known from medias that NHAI approved flyovers at pudukkad & vytilla.

Then why its specfically said that "major flyover" for these 2 places edappaly & amballur.Any speciality for this type??????????

Everyone know Edapally is one of the busiest junction in Kerala & normal flyovers will not solve the issue.

But how amballur came under same category for constructing major flyover.Only a ordinary PWD road is meeting(not crossing) there with NH 47.

So anybody please clarify the difference between the already constructed & major flyover????????

articles in Wikipedia can edit by anyone, anytime. don't consider it as a primary point of reference. There is also a flyover started constructing in Kollam also and it is not mentioned there. So only consider referenced content from wikipedia.

Major flyovers are planned along the way, at Ambalur in Thrissur district and Edappally in Kochi. is not referenced.

maheshponneth

February 20th, 2011, 10:34 AM

They are already building flyovers in many hotspots like Aluva, Chalakkudy, Koratty jns, and they mention the importance of major flyover for a jn. like edappally. But the question is, why the same for Amballur. It doesnt even come near Chalakkudy!!

No, Actually, there is some problem, which has been arised in the case of fly over . The problem whether fly over should come at Pudukkad or Amballur.
Both junctions are important actually. It is not mere the problem of traffic problems. A lot of accident cases have been recorded in these junctions especially in night. Don't compare Chalakkudi with Amballlur. Chalakkudi is a town where as Amballur is only a panchayath. It is very difficult to cross NH47 in these junctions. But the problem is that we can build fly over either one of these junctions and the other junction should have signal facilities.

So there should have fly over and signal facilities in one of these junctions. But if potta and Kodakara can be considered for fly overs, then the same cases exist in Amballur/Pudukkad. A fly over is not only meant for solving traffic problems, but also for avoiding accidnents etc. Moreover it is the wish of people who are living there. Several accident cases have been reported in these junction. So I think fly over is necessary in one of these junction and the other needs traffic signals.

@jpvj, I searched about the difference between major fly overs and ordinarly flyover. But I could not find any thing.. I think, the major fly overs may have more length than ordinary fly overs.:)

maheshponneth

February 20th, 2011, 10:36 AM

:banana: I am a new member,nice to see you all...

Welcome to Libinhalo to this Thread. pls share your ideas with us:)

maheshponneth

February 21st, 2011, 05:22 AM

Kalnattu karmam

Staff Reporter

Kalnattu karmam of thrissur Pooram exhibition was done by Mayor IP Paul yesterday morning. Paramekkavu temple Melshanthi Mundayoor Sreedharan Namboothirppadu did the Bhumi Pooja before the Kalnattu karmmam.

Deputy Mayor Subi Babu, district panchayat president KV Dasan, councillors Pullattu Sarala Devi, MP Sreenivasan, Dr Usman and opposition leader PA Purushothaman were present on the occasion.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110221/Metro/Metro_9.html

Imurfi0253

February 21st, 2011, 06:27 AM

maheshponneth

February 21st, 2011, 06:52 AM

Dear Mahesh, many thanks for keeping this thread active. but Could you please stop posting the local news like, pooram kaal nattu karmam etc.... This forum is meant to discuss the development activities which is happening to our city. ...

Hi murfi, I think, this is an important function since it is a starting of pooram exhibition, which is a great event in thrissur pooram season. That is why I included this news in this thread. :)

Malayaali

February 21st, 2011, 07:37 AM

I searched about the difference between major fly overs and ordinarly flyover. But I could not find any thing.. I think, the major fly overs may have more length than ordinary fly overs.:)

A major flyover as mentioned here, does not have nothing to do with its length. A normal flyover, as they say, might be a normal road over bridge. So still there is need for a signal system beneath the bridge for smooth traffic flow.

But, that does not solve the case for a major junction like Edappally where all the four divides has equal traffic, and a bypass along one corridor alone wont solve the issue.

apjustin

February 21st, 2011, 02:25 PM

Where should we have Commissioner Office and S.P Office?

http://i56.tinypic.com/hs71o6.jpg

maheshponneth

February 21st, 2011, 06:50 PM

Where should we have Commissioner Office and S.P Office?

http://i56.tinypic.com/hs71o6.jpg
Ramavarmapuram is in corporation limit. Not out of corporation.:bash:

@justin, your work is good. When you post such report, pls give its link also. I have to check the report once more and I will answer it tomarrow.

maheshponneth

February 22nd, 2011, 04:11 AM

World conference on materials for future

THE government Engineering College will be hosting the second edition of the international conference on 'materials for the future' (ICMF) 2011 at the college premises from tomorrow to Friday.

The function will be inaugurated by National Institute of Inter-disciplinary Science and Technology director Dr Suresh Das. The inaugural ceremony will be presided over by technical education director Dr P Kuncheria Isaac.

There will be guest lectures by eminent resource persons and key-note addresses by scientists. Scientists and researchers will present techno-crafts and present papers on various themes.

The research papers will be focusing on experimented materials, including bio-materials, nano materials, nano composites, organic and inorganic materials, polymers, hybrid, energy efficient, composite, fibre-reinforced, cable-long span materials, fire retardant and many more new materials.

The function will be followed by ICMF'S release of CD by Agni Missile project director Tessy Thomas. The valedictory function will be on Friday.

Space Centre director Satish Dhawan and Sriharikotta's San Diego sup-er computer direcotor Dr MC Dathan will be present on the occasion and FACT chairman and managing director VG Sankaranarayanan will be the chief guest.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110222/Metro/Metro_11.html

vinod_2007

February 22nd, 2011, 06:20 AM

Alraedy 6 flyovers are under construction/complete in Thrissur & 1 in aluva. Its known from medias that NHAI approved flyovers at pudukkad & vytilla.

Then why its specfically said that "major flyover" for these 2 places edappaly & amballur.Any speciality for this type??????????

Everyone know Edapally is one of the busiest junction in Kerala & normal flyovers will not solve the issue.

But how amballur came under same category for constructing major flyover.Only a ordinary PWD road is meeting(not crossing) there with NH 47.

So anybody please clarify the difference between the already constructed & major flyover????????

I hope that Amballur came in picture as a requirement for major flyover even being a panchayat because of the Big stretch of Amballur along the NH... and even if it has only PWD roads number of those roads are more and the height of the Landscape varies... Chalakudy has one major junction and that town is now grown towards interiors,rather than along the NH...

This is my view to this...

vinod_2007

February 22nd, 2011, 06:28 AM

Where should we have Commissioner Office and S.P Office?

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Yes.. even I was thinking the same...

City Police should have being near Collectorate and Rural should have being in Ramavarmapuram...

There should be a very good Model Building in Ayyanthole for Thrissur City Police.. Rather than a normal police station...

See one at Coimbatore... Such landmarks gives City a Pestige look

maheshponneth

February 22nd, 2011, 06:55 AM

Where should we have Commissioner Office and S.P Office?

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This is partially wrong. It says present CPC is not with in corporation Limit, which is absolutely wrong. I checked about this report personally by going to the place. Ramavarmapuram and CPC office in Thrissur corporation Limit. The boarder of corporation limit is Ponganamkadu which comes after Villadam , which is away from R.V.Puram. The central School of Thrissur corporation, is in KAP campus at R.V.Puram. It is next stop after this CPC office.

It is correct that if the CPC office is at Ayyanthole and
Rural SP office at R.V.Puram, it will be more convenient.

ajay ramchandran

February 22nd, 2011, 08:08 AM

A major flyover as mentioned here, does not have nothing to do with its length. A normal flyover, as they say, might be a normal road over bridge. So still there is need for a signal system beneath the bridge for smooth traffic flow.

But, that does not solve the case for a major junction like Edappally where all the four divides has equal traffic, and a bypass along one corridor alone wont solve the issue.

Dear Mahesh
You are right. There is nothing called a major or minor flover.English language is used and abused by all of us. I can speculate what might have happened. Something would have mentioned that it was a major junction and that a flyover over it inappropriately named as major flyover.You could have multiple flyovers connecting different roads and motorways. One such junction is the Spaghetti junction in Birmingham where different flyovers at one point are designed in the form of a Spaghetti.

Anyway not to worry..time to move on:)

vinod_2007

February 22nd, 2011, 12:01 PM

Lalur residents to relaunch agitation

Thrissur: The Lalur Malineekarana Virudha Samara Samithi has decided to re-launch its agitation, alleging that politicians and bureaucrats with vested interests are trying to torpedo the Lalur Model Project for Solid Waste Management (LAMPS).

The samithi will stage a dharna in front of the Corporation office on February 28.

Samithi chairman T.K. Vasu alleged that the UDF-led Corporation lacked the political will to implement the project. “The Corporation should reveal its stand on LAMPS. Even while claiming that it is not against the project, the Corporation has failed to clear the hurdles for its implementation. The Corporation's stand even helps vested interests to raise legal objections against the project,” he said.

The samithi warned of more serious agitations if the Corporation failed to implement the project without delay.

Mr. Vasu said that the Lalur garbage treatment plant had been a milch cow for the politicians for decades.

“The Corporation spends Rs.3.52 lakh every month at Lalur for waste treatment. According to information received under the Right to Information Act, the Corporation had spent Rs.10 crore from 2004 to 2009 at Lalur. Apart from disposing of garbage at the dump yard, nothing has been done there,” Mr. Vasu said.

LAMPS chief coordinator Pathiyur Gopinath, however, was optimistic about the implementation of the project. “Legal hurdles have almost been cleared. Steps have been initiated to overcome the bureaucratic resistance too. The project will take off in a week,” he said.

LAMPS had a different approach, methodology, and equipment for waste treatment.

maheshponneth

February 22nd, 2011, 05:23 PM

Whenever we go to Sakthan Thampuran Nagar, we feel bad smell, especially in the morning. The dirty market is another problem. Seeing this, some businessmen arguing against LAMPS. The mayor gives full support them.

The place which is infront of mosque and near to GPO is very dirty. If that part is cleared, and used for the wastage treatment plant for Sakthan Thampuran market, then it will be very good. These wastage can be converted to fertilizers there. I support LAMPS here.

maheshponneth

February 23rd, 2011, 01:06 AM

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Ship church attracts tourists

"WHO MADE the innovative structure of this church? How many people had worked to complete this novel structure? Such questions may arise in the mind of those who visit the St. Theresa's Ship Church at Eravu, around 12km west of Thrissur city(In Kanjani Road).

St Theresa's Ship Church was erected in the shape of a sailing ship. Considered unique, it rightly portrays and proclaims the pilgrim nature of the church as was depicted by Vatican II council. The church attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world because of its novel structure. This Catholic parish church, belonging to Syro-Malabar Archdiocese Thrissur, has about 850 families divided into 17 family units.

In August 1926, Devassy Varuthunny Poopady of Manalur donated his property for building the spiritual place. About 72 cents of land was accepted by Fr Augusty Alexander (Chandy) Kayyalath, the then vicar of St AntonyRs.s Church at Arimpur.

Fr Emmanual Rathappilly is the longest serving parish priest in the church. He took all efforts for constructing the ship church. Despite opposition from engineers, he went forward with his dream project.

The church, registered as charitable trust, has initiated a society welfare programme for helping the poor people for medical treatments. The trust distributes Rs10,000 every month to the poor of the locality.

St Vincent de Paul Society, registered under the auspices of the church, has a poverty eradication programme to provide food, shelter and medical aid to the poor and marginalised people. It has been doing so since 1952.

Every year, the church administration committee conducts anniversary celebrations.

The church also runs two prestigious educational institutions, giving quality and value-based education to the students.

shyju

February 23rd, 2011, 05:19 AM

Where should we have Commissioner Office and S.P Office?

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City Police Commissioner sanctioned to Thrissur not because of Crime rate increased in Kollam and Thrissur as mentioned in the News Paper. It is because of Thrissur has become City or it has been approved as City (not town) by Government also. Such news paper reporters have hidden agenda in fabricating such news. It may due to the non availability of City Police Commissionerate for their own native district.

Thrissur has got City Police commissioner 10 years after it has become corporation.
Govt. Employees of Thrissur also getting City Rate HRA and CCA (City Compensatory Allowance) in the recenet pay revision. It also after 10 years.
Protest against such news, that the crime rate in Thrissur and Kollam has grown up , so City Police Commissionerate has been sanctioned.

vinod_2007

February 23rd, 2011, 10:19 AM

City Police Commissioner sanctioned to Thrissur not because of Crime rate increased in Kollam and Thrissur as mentioned in the News Paper. It is because of Thrissur has become City or it has been approved as City (not town) by Government also. Such news paper reporters have hidden agenda in fabricating such news. It may due to the non availability of City Police Commissionerate for their own native district.

Thrissur has got City Police commissioner 10 years after it has become corporation.
Govt. Employees of Thrissur also getting City Rate HRA and CCA (City Compensatory Allowance) in the recenet pay revision. It also after 10 years.
Protest against such news, that the crime rate in Thrissur and Kollam has grown up , so City Police Commissionerate has been sanctioned.

Leave that part but even other wise.. still don't you think Ayyanthole is the Best Spot for the City Police Commissionerate buidling.. and RV puram is best for Rural SP as it has a huge.. Police acedamy backup....

But a Huge Landmark buidling is expected in Ayyanthole in that case.. as current station is petetic

maheshponneth

February 23rd, 2011, 10:51 AM

Leave that part but even other wise.. still don't you think Ayyanthole is the Best Spot for the City Police Commissionerate buidling.. and RV puram is best for Rural SP as it has a huge.. Police acedamy backup....

But a Huge Landmark buidling is expected in Ayyanthole in that case.. as current station is petetic
ofcourse vinod, Ayyanthole is the suitable place for CPC and R.V.Puram is for Rural SP office. Because, collectorate is the place where more procession takes place just like statue in Trivandrum. So in order to clear the procession CPC office should be there. Otherwise, the procession will be over, when CPC reaches site.:lol:

maheshponneth

February 23rd, 2011, 11:36 AM

Railway Safety commissionar sanctioned Wadakkanchery Railway over bridgehttp://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=8861723&district=Thrissur&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@

maheshponneth

February 23rd, 2011, 11:39 AM

Rs.50 lakh has been sanctioned for the renovation of Sakthan Thampuran Palace.http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=8855975&district=Thrissur&programId=1079897624&BV_ID=@@@

maheshponneth

February 23rd, 2011, 12:00 PM

Thrissur corporation will lead the anti plastic campaign in the city.

1000kg plastics were collected after seggregation in merely 4hrs. in Lalur trenching ground.

The corporation convened a meeting of owners flats to discuss about the eradication of plastic from city.

This will be done in 3 stages. The first stage includes "to understand people about the after effects of plastics".

The second stage includes the collection of plastics from house.
Third stage includes eradication of plastics and punishment for dumping plastics.
CREDAI assured support for this project.

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?district=Thrissur&contentId=8752855&programId=1079897624&tabId=16&BV_ID=@@@

maheshponneth

February 24th, 2011, 04:29 AM

Public, police look forward to bifurcation

THE BIFURCATION of the district police into city police commissioner office and the rural SP office will improve the efficiency of the police administration in the district, feel officials and the public.

New police officials including five deputy superintendents will come under the city police commission. Of them, one DySP will be in charge of the law and order while the others will head different departmental wings, including the administration.

In addition, there will be a circle inspector especially in charge of the control room.

The new commissioner office will have writ over many areas including the east and West police stations, Mannuthy, Puthukkad, Peechi, Ollur, Nedupuzha, Viyyur, Peramangalam, Anthikadu and Cherpu.

The rural SP office will have the law and order responsibility over the rural areas in the district.

"The coming of two IPS officers into the helm of the district administration will make the police administration easier", a senior police officer said. This will, in fact, have the benefit of two police districts," he added.

The presence of the two offices will make things easy for the public, the officer said. The public would now have two offices where they can register their complaints instead of the only the district police superintendent office at the civil station, he pointed out.

Meanwhile, the district will also benefit with better traffic control since the entire traffic in the city will be under the direct control of a DySP, the officer said.

Shortage of ground level police personnel, which is hindering the policing of the district, will also be redressed with the arrival of new police officials. Availability of additional accessories, including new vehicles, will also help the police department.

Meanwhile, the public are expecting a lot from the new developments. They say that the offices if effectively used can prevent the crimes to a great extent.

The existing district police apparatus will get transferred into the rural SP office and the commissioner office will be at the Police Academy at Ramavarmapuram.

Good :banana: but the CPC office should come at Ayyanthole and Rural SP office at R.V.Puram.
http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110224/Metro/Metro_5.html

vinod_2007

February 24th, 2011, 06:14 AM

മേല്*പ്പാലത്തിന് സുരക്ഷാ അനുമതി

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വടക്കാഞ്ചേരി മേല്*പ്പാലത്തിന് സുരക്ഷാ കമ്മിഷണറുടെ അനുമതി. നേരത്തെ സമര്*പ്പിച്ച ഡിസൈനില്* ചില വ്യത്യാസങ്ങള്* വരുത്താനായി സുരക്ഷാ കമ്മിഷണര്* മടക്കിയിരുന്നു. തുടര്*ന്നു ഭേദഗതികള്* വരുത്തി ചെന്നൈയിലെ റെയ്ല്*വേ ഓഫിസ് വഴി നല്*കിയ ഡിസൈന്* ബംഗളൂരിലെ റെയ്ല്*വേ സുരക്ഷാ കമ്മിഷണര്* അംഗീകരിച്ച് അനുമതി നല്*കുകയായിരുന്നു. ഇതോടെ രണ്ടു മാസത്തിനുള്ളില്* റെയ്ല്*വേ പാളങ്ങള്*ക്കു മുകളിലൂടെയുള്ള മേല്*പ്പാലം നിര്*മാണം പൂര്*ത്തീകരിക്കാനാവുമെന്ന് എ.സി. മൊയ്തീന്* എംഎല്*എ പറഞ്ഞു.
റെയ്ല്*വേ ലൈനിനു മുകളില്* മേല്*പ്പാലം നിര്*മിക്കുന്നതിനു സംസ്ഥാന സര്*ക്കാര്* റെയ്ല്*വേക്കു തുക കെട്ടിവച്ചിട്ടു വര്*ഷങ്ങളായി. സാങ്കേതിക കാരണങ്ങള്* മൂലം നിര്*മാണം നീണ്ടു പോകുകയായിരുന്നു. മേല്*പ്പാലം പൂര്*ത്തീകരിക്കുന്നതോടെ വടക്കാഞ്ചേരിക്കാരുടെ നൂറ്റാണ്ടുകള്* പഴക്കമുള്ള സ്വപ്നം സാക്ഷാത്കരി ക്കപ്പെടുകയാണ്.

looks like vadakancherri Flyover will be completed in this decade :)

Shyam Citydude

February 24th, 2011, 08:50 AM

looks like vadakancherri Flyover will be completed in this decade :)
:banana:that is a great news!!!!!!!!!!just two days ago i really tasted the problem at the level cross there when i went there for machadu mamankam........it will be a boon to the town....and we can hope more devolopmental activities will come there and wadakkanchery will be upgraded to a muncipality.........

maheshponneth

February 25th, 2011, 06:14 AM

EMKE group is going to open shopping mall at Veliyannur . The big building is under construction. Now the interial work is remaining. They open EMKE Garments, EMKE sarees etc in this big building.

vinod_2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:03 AM

This is my 1000th post in SSC...

Even though i have joined only SSC on Jun 2007 have being watching the threads even before.... It has been a great experience here and would like to contribute more not only in SSC but physically in Kerala.

I'm dreaming about a time when ideas of our forumers goes more into public and SSC getting more reputation. I would like to see a united SSC to start activities physically as well... Like a general complaint to the Government from SSC etc....

Hope my Dream comes true ....

Thanks for SSC especially Sudeesh and Sanju for motivating.

maheshponneth

February 25th, 2011, 09:57 AM

maheshponneth

February 25th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Nilambur-Trivandrum express
Ernakulam-Bangalore Intercity
Ernakulam-Bilaspur Superfast
Ernakulam-Chennai Student express
Bhavnagar-Kochuveli express
Porbandar-Kochuveli express

But silent about Shoranur/Guruvayur-Ernakulam memu.

maheshponneth

February 26th, 2011, 04:06 AM

I don't know why the members are not active here.

shyju

February 26th, 2011, 05:53 AM

THRISSUR Railway Passengers' Association has welcomed the rail budget introduced in parliament yesterday, saying it would be advantageous for Thrissur in particular and the state in general.
"The announcement of 13 new trains and allocation of more funds for development of Nemam and Kottayam terminals are definitely a welcome move, taking into account the limited scope of
the state," said association general secretary P Krishnakumar.
Pointing out that the allocation of Rs.7cr for the Guruvayur-Thirunavaya line, he said when the Thrissur-Kozhikode line was connected, it would be beneficial for Thrissur. Also, Guruvayur station will now have a second platform and a yard. The budget proposal for the survey to have additional two lines from Shornur-Ernakulam and a third line from Palakkad to Pothannur will ultimately benefit developmental activities in the district.
The decision to run the Shornur-Ernakuam passenger on Sundays will heldp Thrissur passengers and to have a new MEMU (mainline electric multiple unit) station at Kollam is another good move by the railway ministry, he said.
Railway and Thrissur (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110226/Home/Home_1.html)

Actually the passenger terminal is to be sanctioned to Thrissur, not to Kottayam or Nemom. Thrissur and Kasargod are the only two District HQ Railway stations without watering facility and coach maintenance facility, in Kerala. These facilities are a must for starting new Express or passenger trains, with Star and End point at Thrissur. This hinters from extension of trains upto Thrissur from Eranakulam or Shornur. Among the Adarsh Staiions sanctioned no station is from Thrissur dist- like Chalakudy, Irinjalakuda, Wadakkanchery etc. All the stations are from southern part of kerala on Ekm- TVm Sector. Memu shed have been operatiional in Palakkad. But new MEMU is shceduled to run between Ekm-Kollam and Kollam - Kanyakumari. No Memu decalted in Palakkad - Ekm sector. Kozhikode and Kannur has got 4th platform. Kozhikode, Ekm, Chengannur has been sanctioned escalator. But all of these are not for Thrissur.

Aslesh

February 26th, 2011, 06:33 AM

I have heard of Nemom terminal but where is this passenger terminal coming in Kottayam? Any way nothing to rejoice here. No fund is allocated for these terminals. Since they have announced this year there is a chance that fund will be allocated in 2021 budget. ;)

maheshponneth

February 26th, 2011, 07:03 AM

Railway and Thrissur (http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110226/Home/Home_1.html)

Actually the passenger terminal is to be sanctioned to Thrissur, not to Kottayam or Nemom. Thrissur and Kasargod are the only two District HQ Railway stations without watering facility and coach maintenance facility, in Kerala. These facilities are a must for starting new Express or passenger trains, with Star and End point at Thrissur. This hinters from extension of trains upto Thrissur from Eranakulam or Shornur. Among the Adarsh Staiions sanctioned no station is from Thrissur dist- like Chalakudy, Irinjalakuda, Wadakkanchery etc. All the stations are from southern part of kerala on Ekm- TVm Sector. Memu shed have been operatiional in Palakkad. But new MEMU is shceduled to run between Ekm-Kollam and Kollam - Kanyakumari. No Memu decalted in Palakkad - Ekm sector. Kozhikode and Kannur has got 4th platform. Kozhikode, Ekm, Chengannur has been sanctioned escalator. But all of these are not for Thrissur.

I can't understand, what they meant by the terms " doubling of fourth line from Shornur to Ernakulam"? Do they try to convert the entire double line to four line?
Your point is correct. No watering and indicator of coach position in Trichur station.Shoranur - Ernakulam route is one of the routes where most passengers travel. But memu is not given between Shoranur -Ernakulam route. The train towards Bangalore is weekly. The Guruvayur-Thirunnavaya railway line got only 6 crores instead of 92 crores. So in which way this budget is beneficial for Thrissur station?

sudheeshnairs

February 26th, 2011, 07:21 AM

I can't understand, what they meant by the terms " doubling of fourth line from Shornur to Ernakulam"? Do they try to convert the entire double line to four line?

It is the Survey for 'fourth' line. The survey for 'third' line would be already done.

So next stage is when Railways decide to increase capacity, they will tender for the third line based on the survey already done.

apjustin

February 26th, 2011, 09:29 AM

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Aslesh

February 26th, 2011, 09:29 AM

I can't understand, what they meant by the terms " doubling of fourth line from Shornur to Ernakulam"? Do they try to convert the entire double line to four line?
Your point is correct. No watering and indicator of coach position in Trichur station.Shoranur - Ernakulam route is one of the routes where most passengers travel. But memu is not given between Shoranur -Ernakulam route. The train towards Bangalore is weekly. The Guruvayur-Thirunnavaya railway line got only 6 crores instead of 92 crores. So in which way this budget is beneficial for Thrissur station?

Yea as Sudheeshji said a "survey" of third line is already done. But it is not yet implemented. This may make people wonder if we are talking about fourth line then where is the third line?

Atleast before this so called survey they should start construction of the third line. Of course now the land acquisition will be easy if they find that fourth line is feasible. Cost of construction will be less if they add two lines together. But there is a chance that it may remain in paper like the other survey.

apjustin

February 26th, 2011, 10:12 AM

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maheshponneth

February 26th, 2011, 11:15 AM

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superb model:cheers:

maheshponneth

February 26th, 2011, 11:31 AM

It is the Survey for 'fourth' line. The survey for 'third' line would be already done.

So next stage is when Railways decide to increase capacity, they will tender for the third line based on the survey already done.
thank you sudheesh for your information.:)

aswin.nambiar

February 26th, 2011, 01:09 PM

maheshponneth

February 26th, 2011, 03:21 PM

thrissur is one of the main and busiest stations of kerala..........all the long running trains including rajdhani has a stop here..........but it is sad to here that while all the other stations get such good facilities thrissur does not............ almost all the long running trains from kerala passes through thrissur but it has only two platforms.........im sorry for the usage but i feel like kicking their A!! when they do nothing for thrissur

Thrissur has 3 platforms not 2. The 3rd one is reserved for passenger trains which are terminating at Thrissur. They have plan to build 4th platform in the western side. There was report , but I don't know when it will take place.

sudheeshnairs

February 27th, 2011, 08:31 AM

Give translations in English when posting news in Malayalam or any other regional language. Otherwise it is liable to be deleted.
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vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 06:34 AM

Lalur raises its voice again today

Lalur Malinikarana Virudha Samithi will hold a protest march in front of the corporation against its ineptness in solving the Lalur issue today. Sukumar Azhikode will inaugurate the protest march.

Samithi chairman TK Vasu and other leaders of the Lalur action council will take part.

It is a shame for the New corporation to still Lag this lalur issue

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 06:37 AM

All set to open Cafe Kudumbasree

Café Kudumbasree, a renovated canteen of the Kudumbasree west fort unit, will be opened today providing multiple food services.

The re-energised canteen, which is located at west fort, can accommodate more than 40 people at a time, working from 7am to 9pm.

A 10-member committee is taken charge to review the daily activities of the canteen. PK Ajay Kumar, state-level hospitality training instructor of Kudumbasree, is heading the committee.

Mini meals will be one of the important items in the menu card, which will get at the rate of Rs.22. The meal comprises seven varieties of curries along with payasam. With affordable price, eatables will be served through Cafe Kudumbasree. A variety of fresh juices are also available in the canteen. Oushadhi's gooseberry juice will be the highlight among juice verities. More over 10 types of porridge's, different dosas, crunchy snacks made of bananas, onions and bhajis are available.

The vegetables used for cooking are cultivated through organic farming by Kudumbasree women.

Besides traditional food, cafe Kudumbasree is also providing ice-creams, milk shakes, north Indian snacks.

"Our main intention is to serve the people, who come for delicious food," says Ajay Kumar.

Many people have complained that Kudumbasree's service is not attained a minimum professionalism. But Kudumbasree authorities are planning to have proved efficiency in their service without making formalities.

According to the official data, more than 125 Kudumbasree canteens are currently running in the city.

"It's the hygiene that attracts me to have food from Kudumbasree," says Christo John who is a frequent customer of Kudumbasree canteens.

Taking into consideration criticisms as inspiration, the Cafe Kudumbasree can overcome hurdles and serve the public.

sanjupalayat

February 28th, 2011, 06:42 AM

thrissur is one of the main and busiest stations of kerala..........all the long running trains including rajdhani has a stop here..........but it is sad to here that while all the other stations get such good facilities thrissur does not............ almost all the long running trains from kerala passes through thrissur but it has only two platforms.........im sorry for the usage but i feel like kicking their A!! when they do nothing for thrissur

Does Rajadhani have stop in thrisssur? as far as my knowledge it has only 4 stops in Kerala, Tvm, Ekm, Kkd, & Knr!! Please enlighten me on this!!

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 06:59 AM

റിഫ്രാക്റ്ററീസ് കമ്പനി ഭൂമി കൈമാറ്റം

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ചാലക്കുടിയുടെ വികസന സ്വപ്നങ്ങള്*ക്ക് ആക്കം കൂട്ടി ഭൂമി കൈമാറ്റം ഇന്ന്. നഗര മധ്യത്തില്* കാടുപിടിച്ചു കിടക്കുന്ന ചാലക്കുടി റിഫ്രാക്റ്ററീസ് കമ്പനിയുടെ ഭൂമി നഗരസഭയ്ക്കു കൈമാറുന്ന ചടങ്ങാണ് ഇന്നു നടക്കുന്നത്. ഈ ഭൂമി ചാലക്കുടിയുടെ വികസന പ്രവര്*ത്തനങ്ങള്*ക്കായി ഉപയോഗിക്കും.
തുടക്കത്തില്* കൊച്ചിന്* പോട്ടറീസ് എന്ന പേരിലുള്ള കമ്പനിയില്* മണ്*ഭരണികളായിരുന്നു നിര്*മിച്ചിരുന്നത്. നൂറു കണക്കിനു പ്രദേശവാസികള്*ക്ക് ഇവിടെ ജോലിയുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. പല സംസ്ഥാനത്തേക്കും ഇവിടെ നിന്നു ഭരണികള്* കയറ്റി അയച്ചിരുന്നു. എങ്കിലും പല സ്ഥലത്തും ഇതേ രീതിയിലുള്ള നിരവധി കമ്പനികള്* ആരംഭിച്ചതു പോട്ടറീസിനെ നഷ്ടത്തിലാക്കി. ഏറെ വൈകാതെ കമ്പനിയുടെ പ്രവര്*ത്തനം നിലച്ചു.
അടച്ചുപൂട്ടി കിടന്ന കമ്പനി 1975ല്* ചാലക്കുടി റിഫ്രാക്റ്ററീസ് എന്ന പേരില്* വീണ്ടും പ്രവര്*ത്തനം ആരംഭിച്ചു. ഭരണിക്കു പകരം ഫാക്റ്ററികള്*ക്ക് ആവശ്യമുള്ള ചൂളകള്* നിര്*മിക്കുന്ന പ്രത്യേകതരം ഇഷ്ടികയാണ് ഇവിടെ നിന്നു നിര്*മിച്ചു തുടങ്ങിയത്. 150ഓളം പേര്* ജോലി ചെയ്തിരുന്നു.
ആദ്യകാലത്ത് വന്* ലാഭത്തിത്തോടെ പ്രവര്*ത്തനം മുന്നോട്ടുപോയെങ്കിലും പിന്നീടു നഷ്ടത്തിലായി. കെടുകാര്യസ്ഥതയും ധൂര്*ത്തുമാണു കമ്പനിയെ നഷ്ടത്തിലാക്കിയത്. കമ്പനി ഏറെ വൈകാതെ അടച്ചുപൂട്ടി വര്*ഷങ്ങള്* കഴിഞ്ഞിട്ടും മാറി വരുന്ന സര്*ക്കാരുകള്*ക്കു പൊതുമേഖല സ്ഥാപനമായ ഈ കമ്പനിയെ പുനരുദ്ധരിക്കാനായില്ല. കമ്പനി അടച്ചുപൂട്ടിയതോടെ നാലേക്കര്* സ്ഥലം കാടുപിടിച്ചു നശിച്ചു.
വിലപിടിപ്പുള്ള പല യന്ത്രസാമഗ്രികളും മോഷണം പോയി. ഉപയോഗമില്ലാതെ നഗരമധ്യത്തില്* കിടക്കുന്ന സ്ഥലം വികസന പ്രവര്*ത്തനങ്ങള്*ക്കു കൈമാറണമെന്ന ആവശ്യത്തിനാണു ഫലം കാണുന്നത്.
ഈ ആവശ്യം വ്യവസായ വകുപ്പിന്*റെ ഫയലില്* കുടിങ്ങി കിടക്കുകയായിരുന്നു. നഗരസഭയുടെ കഴിഞ്ഞ ഭരണസമിതിയുടെ നിരന്തരമായ ഇടപ്പെടലിനെത്തുടര്*ന്നാണു ഭൂമി കൈമാറ്റത്തിനു സാധ്യത തെളിഞ്ഞത്.
മനോഹരമായ ഒരു പാര്*ക്ക്, സാംസ്കാരിക നിലയം എന്നിവയാണ് ഇവിടെ നിര്*മിക്കാന്* ഉദ്ദേശിക്കുന്നത്.
ഇന്നു ചാലക്കുടി മുനിസിപ്പല്* ഹാളില്* നടക്കുന്ന ചടങ്ങില്* മന്ത്രി കെ.പി. രാജേന്ദ്രന്* ഭൂമി നഗരസഭയ്ക്കു കൈമാറും. ഇതോടെ ചാലക്കുടിക്കാരുടെ ചിരകാല സ്വപ്നങ്ങള്* പൂവണിയാന്* ഈ സ്ഥലം ഉപയോഗിക്കാന്* കഴിയും.

Huge Land in middle of Chalakudy Town under CHALAKUDY REFRACTORY Project is given back the Municipality. This land can be used for Chalakudy's Development. Municipalities are planing to implement a Town Park, Convention center etc...

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 07:03 AM

LDF government took culture to people: Baby

THRISSUR: Cultural Affairs Minister M. A. Baby on Sunday said the LDF government had effectively taken culture to the masses in the past five years.

He was addressing a meeting here to lay the foundation stone for a museum in memory of Appan Thampuran. “The government owes its achievements to personalities in the cultural world, writers, intellectuals and office-bearers of various academies. The office-bearers functioned efficiently to bring glory to the government,” he said.

The government, he claimed, tried to present and promote different streams of culture.

“The platforms in Thrissur reflected the depth of the Culture Department's work,” he said.

maheshponneth

February 28th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Does Rajadhani have stop in thrisssur? as far as my knowledge it has only 4 stops in Kerala, Tvm, Ekm, Kkd, & Knr!! Please enlighten me on this!!
Yes Rajdhani has stop at Thrissur for 2-5minutes:)
I think it has stop at Shoranur also.
http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_srcdest_cgi_time.cgi

Aslesh

February 28th, 2011, 08:17 AM

Does Rajadhani have stop in thrisssur? as far as my knowledge it has only 4 stops in Kerala, Tvm, Ekm, Kkd, & Knr!! Please enlighten me on this!!

It has stops in Shornur and Thrissur too.

maheshponneth

February 28th, 2011, 08:27 AM

Huge Land in middle of Chalakudy Town under CHALAKUDY REFRACTORY Project is given back the Municipality. This land can be used for Chalakudy's Development. Municipalities are planing to implement a Town Park, Convention center etc...
Very good news. Hope this will fast the development of Thrissur district.

sanjupalayat

February 28th, 2011, 08:35 AM

Yes Rajdhani has stop at Thrissur for 2-5minutes:)
I think it has stop at Shoranur also.
http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_srcdest_cgi_time.cgi

Thankyou guys!!!:cheers:

apjustin

February 28th, 2011, 08:37 AM

Does Rajadhani have stop in thrisssur? as far as my knowledge it has only 4 stops in Kerala, Tvm, Ekm, Kkd, & Knr!! Please enlighten me on this!!

http://i51.tinypic.com/2crkfnp.jpg

apjustin

February 28th, 2011, 09:00 AM

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 11:59 AM

Seemas Wedding Center under construction in East Fort

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vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 12:01 PM

Another Shopping Center in East fort under construction.. Looks like face of EAST FORT will change soon... But we need a Four Lane Junction without any Bottle necks and but using Traffic Signal here

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Prakash Venkat

February 28th, 2011, 12:07 PM

Seemas Wedding Center under construction in East Fort

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9054/dsc00462h.jpg

But Vinod...

seemas was supposed to be coming up near sakthan stand right??

source: http://www.seemasonline.com/news/view/1

I really doubt whether the building near east fort is seemas..
I think seemas has just started construction and that too just next to emmanuval silks.

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 01:10 PM

But Vinod...

seemas was supposed to be coming up near sakthan stand right??

source: http://www.seemasonline.com/news/view/1

I really doubt whether the building near east fort is seemas..
I think seemas has just started construction and that too just next to emmanuval silks.

I don't think so...

The Building in Shaktan Nagar should be Joy Alukkas Wedding center..

Seemas started hiring salesmen in a hurry... So I suspect the East Fort one to be a Seemas..

Anyone who is a local now can check regarding the same.... Nowever days i'm just a visitor

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 02:38 PM

District Hospital: Laying foundation stone for new OP Block, district hospital

Commercial Taxes Department: Inauguration of new complex, Puthole

Local Administration Department: Inauguration of Haritha Manappuram project, Thriprayar

District Administration: Laying of foundation stone for new court complex, Ayyanthole

vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 02:47 PM

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vinod_2007

February 28th, 2011, 02:56 PM

Nearly 325 acres have been identified in Puthur village at Thrissur district for the project. Thrissur was one among 14 centres identified by the MHRD for establishing the university. The other places include Amritsar, Greater Noida, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Coimbatore, Mysore, Pune, Visakhapatnam, and Bhubaneswar.

Stating that the government has initiated steps to set up the university, Education Minister M. A. Baby told The Hindu-EducationPlus that the site identified for the project was an ideal location for the university.

It is less than 10 km away from the National Highway 47 and about 12 km from the Thrissur Railway Station. The land is about 50 km away from the Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery. Mr. Baby said that the land owned by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation will be handed over to the Higher Education Department for establishing the university.

Describing that the government would extend all support for setting up the university, the Minister reminded that the MHRD was yet to initiate any concrete steps in making the university a reality. He said that the Ministry had earlier called the initiative, as ‘world class universities' but seems to have now changed it to ‘innovation universities'.

Pointing out that the government will request the MHRD to start the classes during the next academic year, Revenue Minister K. P. Rajendran, who played a key role in setting up the varsity in Thrissur, told The Hindu-EducationPlus that classes at the higher educational institutions in the State like Central University in Kasaragod, Aligarh Muslim university campus at Malappuram, Indian Institute of Science and Technology and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Thiruvananthapuram had initially started operating from temporary buildings. He said that this would help in kick-starting the activities of the world class university in Puthur at the earliest.

According to the final draft of the ‘Universities for Innovation (UI) Bill', 2010, each universities for innovation should be open to “all persons irrespective of nationality, gender, caste, creed, disability, ethnicity, social or economic background.”

At least half the students admitted to every programme in the university should be Indian nationals. All admissions shall be on merit assessed through transparent and reasonable criteria as laid out in the university prospectus. The Bill also clearly states that each UI should be a not-for-profit entity and that no part of any surplus money generated by such university shall be invested for any purpose other than for its own growth and development.

These varsities will, presumably, be oases of knowledge generation and pulsars of quality learning churning out “solutions of global validity” to a problem-ridden world. These universities will also be by default ‘institutions of nation importance' with an India-wide jurisdiction coupled with the authority to set up campuses in other countries. Such universities can be set up as private initiatives or as entities wholly-funded by the Central government.

The Bill mandates that each UI should, among things, “stand for humanism, for tolerance, for reason, for the adventure of ideas, and for the search for truth; constantly aspire for attainment of the pinnacle of knowledge and learning; attempt, through research, to provide a path for humankind free from deprivation and want; strive to promote equality and social justice and to reduce social and cultural differences through diffusion of education; provide an ambience of learning that has an international flavour and enable the fruits of research to be disseminated in society through promotion of robust linkages with economy and civil society.'

For doing this each UI should provide instruction, teaching and research facilities comparable or superior to those in the best of universities in the world in such branches of learning as it deems fit. These universities would be academically and functionally autonomous from any existing legal and educational entity in the country. They would have total freedom to choose what they would teach, who would teach such subjects and how, what would their areas of research and to award academic distinctions.

“Notwithstanding anything contained in the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 [3 of 1956] or any other law for the time being in force, every University for Innovation shall have the power to determine the nomenclature of degrees and other academic distinctions awarded by it,” says the Bill.

A UI can “determine and receive payment of fees and other charges, as such university may deem fit for instruction and other services provided by such University,”. The UI can also establish overseas study centres and receive donations from alumni.

All these provided that the standards of education determined and declared by the university would be higher than the minimum standards determined by the statutory regulatory authority in the relevant field of knowledge, the Bill states.

However, if a dispute arises between a statutory authority and a UI regarding standards, the dispute shall be settled by a three-member committee. One member shall represent the statutory body, one, the UI in question and the third from another UI.

The supreme governing body of each UI would be a Board of Governors which would be constituted in a manner specified in the memorandum.

The Board will have the authority to enact statutes to provide for the management and operations of the university. It will also have the power to delegate, by statute, the exercise of powers and discharge of various functions by the Academic Board, the Board of Studies, the Research Council, the Faculty of Knowledge Manpower Assessment or to the Vice-Chancellor and other officers of the university.

The Bill authorises the Centre to provide grants to these universities for supporting research and for the development of higher education. It also stipulates that “the Central government shall provide to each university for Innovation grants of such sums of money as are required to meet the expenditure on scholarships or fellowships instituted by it, including scholarships or fellowships for students from socially and educationally backward classes or categories of citizens enrolled in such university.”

Each of these universities will also establish a University Endowment Fund with such initial corpus as may be provided in the Memorandum of Agreement. This fund can receive donations, contributions and “other incomes” from time to time provided that up to 80 percent of such income received annually is used for the development of the university's research infrastructure.

If a UI is a centrally-funded institution it shall declare to the Centre any creation of knowledge leading to intellectual property rights. The Centre can decide to allow the IPR to vest with itself or with the university depending on the importance of the knowledge so created.

The draft Bill pointed out that the establishment of the 14 universities is expected to set benchmarks for excellence for other institutions of higher learning through “path-breaking research and promoting synergies between teaching and research.”

Each university will stand for humanism, tolerance, reason and adventure of ideas and search for truth.

It is expected to attempt to provide a path for humankind free from deprivation and seek to understand and appreciate nature and its laws for the well-being of the people.

Aslesh

February 28th, 2011, 03:31 PM

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1471/13812893.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8886/66032068.jpg
Wow Stunning!! I can't believe it's a university building. :eek2:

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 01:43 AM

Wow Stunning!! I can't believe it's a university building. :eek2:
yeah Aslesh, Its builders are Indigo builders, Thrissur, who is also the builders of NIFT, Kannur:cheers:

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 01:46 AM

I don't think so...

The Building in Shaktan Nagar should be Joy Alukkas Wedding center..

Seemas started hiring salesmen in a hurry... So I suspect the East Fort one to be a Seemas..

Anyone who is a local now can check regarding the same.... Nowever days i'm just a visitor
Yeah Vinod, Personally I went to the site at Sakthan Thampuran Nagar. It is of Joy Alukkas Wedding centre which is coming near to Emmanuel Silks. As you pointed out, Seemas is coming at East Fort.

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 02:26 AM

Guruvayur will also be included in the upcoming Thrissur City Commissionerate. Asst. Commissioner Office will start functioning in Guruvayur. The new Commissioner P.Vijayan will take charge on 3rd March. Pavaratty, Vadakkekadu and Chavakkad stations will also be included in the Commissionerate. So, the boundaries of Thrissur Commissionerate will be upto Malappuram District and it will be the largest Commissionerate in Kerala. Assistant Commissioner offices will be there for Town, Traffic and in Ollur. Puthukkad, Anthikkad and Peramangalam will be the other boundaries of new Commissionerate. District passport cell will be under new Commissioner.
New DYSP office will be started in Chalakudy and Irinjalakuda and Kunnakulam will be the other sub divisions in Thrissur Rural Police District.
From where did you get this information? pls give the link when you post such information.
I think this will not be possible. When the Guruvayur ,Chavakkad,Pavaratty, andVadakkekadu are included, then the coverage area of CPC will be half of the district. Is it possible? :ohno:CPC contains the stations with in the corporation limit and near to corporation. Am I right? Please clear my doubts dear guys.

apjustin

March 1st, 2011, 05:09 AM

From where did you get this information? pls give the link when you post such information.
I think this will not be possible. When the Guruvayur ,Chavakkad,Pavaratty, andVadakkekadu are included, then the coverage area of CPC will be half of the district. Is it possible? :ohno:CPC contains the stations with in the corporation limit and near to corporation. Am I right? Please clear my doubts dear guys.

This news came in Manorama Thrissur Edition yesterday. I used to post the paper cutting, but translated this time for those who can't read Malayalam. Anyway, this is the paper cutting.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2817erl.jpg

vinod_2007

March 1st, 2011, 06:15 AM

This news came in Manorama Thrissur Edition yesterday. I used to post the paper cutting, but translated this time for those who can't read Malayalam. Anyway, this is the paper cutting.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2817erl.jpg

Great news Justin...

I want a Bigger Thrissur.....

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 08:47 AM

Vinod, I saw a building under construction oppossite to Varkey's supermarket in Koorkkenchery. Do u have any idea about that building?

vinod_2007

March 1st, 2011, 08:55 AM

Vinod, I saw a building under construction oppossite to Varkey's supermarket in Koorkkenchery. Do u have any idea about that building?

That plot was owned by the house next to it... When they sold this porperty they mentioned about some apartments are coming up...

But i'm not totally sure.. It's been more than a year after this discussion..

pradeep_ktym

March 1st, 2011, 09:07 AM

Wow Stunning!! I can't believe it's a university building. :eek2:

Haha it does'nt really look at all like that...Thats just graphics

Aslesh

March 1st, 2011, 09:58 AM

It "doesn't" look like that? Or it "won't" look like that? They are just laying foundation no?

aswin.nambiar

March 1st, 2011, 10:50 AM

Does Rajadhani have stop in thrisssur? as far as my knowledge it has only 4 stops in Kerala, Tvm, Ekm, Kkd, & Knr!! Please enlighten me on this!!

oh yes rajdhani trivandrum-hazrath nizzamudin has stop at thrissur city......in fact the stop is longer than that of kannur and kozhikode and i have also travelled in it from thrissur to panvel
if you dont belive me :-
http://indiarailinfo.com/train/1334/46/748

vinod_2007

March 1st, 2011, 10:51 AM

It "doesn't" look like that? Or it "won't" look like that? They are just laying foundation no?

The architecture looks gud and can be building like this... But Kerala buidlings never looked like their graphics models.... Other than High Court in Cochin etc....

vinod_2007

March 2nd, 2011, 05:59 AM

District budget is Rs.6cr surplus

THE DISTRICT budget for 2011-12 was presented and adopted at a meeting presided over by district panchayat president KV Dasan. The budget, showing an income of Rs.106cr and an expenditure of Rs.100cr, has a surplus of Rs.6cr.

Plans for complete food security through eco-friendly agricultural methods, making the district more arable through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) scheme, introducing Rashtriya Krishi Vikasa Yojana, green development, e-agriculture and overall food and agricultural development are the main highlights of the budget.

The budget also proposes implementation of master plans for a district hospital and eradication of plastic waste soon. Also mentioned in the budget is the construction of an Ambedkar Academy for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes, which would function as means to extend certificate courses and training for civil services for students of backward classes. Various tourism projects, including development of the Puzhakal village, will also be funded through the budget.

vinod_2007

March 2nd, 2011, 02:22 PM

Thrissur to have city police commissionerate

Thrissur: Acknowledging the size and growing importance of Thrissur, the police will have a new organisational structure in the district. The Thrissur police district is being split into two: the city and the rural. The City Police Commissionerate will be headed by the City Commissioner and the rest of the district will come under Rural Police Superintendent.

Former Kozhikode City Commissioner P. Vijayan will be the new City Police Commissioner. M. Padmanabhan is the Rural Police Superintendent. Though the demand for creation of City Police Commissionerate was pending for long, the State Government had issued the order recently creating an urban police set up.

Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will inaugurate the city commissionerate at a function to be held at the Thrissur Town Hall on Thursday.

Addressing a media conference here on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police, Thrissur Range, B. Sandhya said that the Thrissur Subdivision (comprising Thrissur East, Thrissur West and Ollur circles) and Guruvayur Subdivision (comprising Peramangalam and Guruvayur circles) would come under the new City Police Commissionerate.

In all, the urban police set up would cover 12 police stations, including a woman police station and a traffic police station, she said.

The rural police district would have three subdivisions – Chalakudy (Puthukkad, Kodakara, Chalakudy, Mala circles); Irinjalakuda (Irinjalakuda, Kodungallur, Valappad and Cherpu circles) and Kunnamkulam (Kunnamkulam, Wadakkanchery, Chelakkara and Chavakkad circles).

“The district will get an additional police force including one Superintendent of Police, five Deputy Superintendents of Police, three Circle Inspectors, one woman Circle Inspector, five Sub Inspectors, six Assistant Sub Inspectors, 21 head constables and 49 police constables,” Ms. Sandhya said.

The additional strength would pave the way for upgrading the existing set up, she said.

The new administrative office for the urban police would presently be located at Ramavarmapuram until a new office complex came up at the proposed site in the city, Ms. Sandhya added.

vinod_2007

March 2nd, 2011, 02:23 PM

Centre for police studies

Thrissur: An Inter-Disciplinary Centre for promoting research on topics related to police studies will be opened at the Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur. Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will inaugurate the centre on Thursday.

The objective of the centre, an autonomous institution under the National University for Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), is to encourage research on police studies, cutting across the boundaries of conventional disciplines, according to the Academy sources.

The new centre would evaluate emerging internal security problems and help update the professional skills of policemen to meet global challenges, they said.

It proposes to start courses at the graduate, postgraduate and research levels on police studies. The centre would work in close association with the Kerala Police Academy, Police Training College and the Forensic Science Laboratory to open up suitable avenues for learning for the policemen. It would also explore the possibilities of academic collaboration with institutions having similar objectives in India and abroad.

safarksalim

March 2nd, 2011, 07:12 PM

The Thrissur office of 'The Hindu' newspaper is moving to its new premises today. The new office is located on the second floor of the Hamriya Complex on Shornur Road.

http://www.cityjournal.in/Newspaper/20110302/Metro/Metro_5.html

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safarksalim

March 2nd, 2011, 07:20 PM

Young superstar Prithviraj has agreed to be the ambassador of Thrissur-based Kalyan Silks, a leading player in the retail textiles segment in Kerala. The actor unveiled the new logo of Kalyan Silks in a press conference on Friday in Kochi.

Announcing Kalyan Silks' foray into international markets, chairman and managing director T.S. Pattabhiraman said their expansion plans would be powered by a capital investment of Rs. 500 crores in the coming years. "The year 2012 will witness Kalyan Silks' foray into the international market. Showrooms will be opened in Dubai, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia in the first phase," he said.

The group already has showrooms at Thrissur, Kochi, Palakkad and Kozhikode. By the third week of March, Kalyan Silks' Kannur showroom will become operational. In May, Kalyan Silks will reopen the renovated Palace Road showroom to its hometown after adding another 30,000 sq ft of shopping space. The new corporate office-cum-wholesale showroom will be inaugurated in Thrissur in late May. By the end of this year, Kalyan Silks will add three more showrooms to its portfolio by opening outlets in Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram and Thiruvalla, Pattabhiraman added.

http://malayalam.galatta.com/entertainment/malayalam/livewire/id/Prithviraj_to_endorse_Kalyan_Silks_47390.html

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maheshponneth

March 3rd, 2011, 01:46 AM