Architect: Jose.K.Mathew Design Consortium (http://jkmdc.com)

Client: Aveda Resorts and Spa Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Kumarakom, Kottayam
Concept: The location and the view has been given prime importance. The natural beauty of the Kumarakom Lake and the surrounding has been considered to be the focus of the lay out. Each cottage is arranged in such a way as to get a clear view of the Lake. The importance of Back Water Tourism is emphasised by providing a private jetty in the site and by arranging water cruises through the lake to visit spots and to experience the ambiance to the fullest.
Aveda Resorts and Spa is planned as a mid to high priced luxury boutique eco friendly Spa-Resort in Kumarakom, Kerala. The resorts has 40 cottages and conference center and Banquet hall for 100 to 120 guests. It has a meandering pool where guests can directly step into it and use it as swimming pool. It has sauna, steam room, Yoga terrace, hot tub/jacuzzi, mini gym and massage rooms and consultation and meditation room.

Status: Under Construction

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Source: Manorama

I did read that piece on Manorama the other day and felt it was remarkably similar to the post I had posted on Thiruvanchoor's Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thiruvanchoor-Radhakrishnan/211374958877467). I wonder if I gave him some ideas :lol:

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^^

I fear, by the time our leaders/ministers realize this fact, this Govt. will fall down.

And the sad part is that even people from those districts which are of less prominence than that of Kottayam look down upon Kottayam as no significant project has come up in Kottayam in the last 2-3 decades.

(Some others use population/UA/Corporation/density theory to judge the importance of a place. Kottayam definitely fails in that theory. ;) )

If in other districts some 10 projects are proposed, atleast 7 of them will happen.

In Kottayam, if 10 projects are proposed, all the 10 will remain in paper.

I think Kottayam has the distinction of having the maximum number of paper projects. :lol:

Dear Krishna.
Even if the GoK has turned a blinf eye to Kottayam, the private sector has embraced Kottayam.

Kottayam is already a bustling town and many brands have outlets at Kottayam.
Real estate started taking off in Kottayam many years back.
Kottayam-Changanassery-Thiruvalla belt is a NRI hub and it is one of the richest in Kerala.

I know these do not reflect the actual development of a place. I just told you what Kottayam appears to an outsider.

I never mean to offend any1. I back your cause and your good work.

Regards

Dear Navjyoth,

These jewelery and textile shops are coming up everywhere in Kerala. So, these are not something to take pride in.

People say that Kottayam is a bustling Town. Why? Because the roads are too narrow to allow the heavy vehicular traffic. That's what actually gives such a feeling.

About real estate, most of the owners are end users. Real Estate in Kottayam is not backed by any projects - say airport/IT park and similar ones. If something of this sort comes up in Kottayam, we'll be able to witness more real estate and commercial activity in Kottayam.

Coming to NRIs, most districts in Kerala have got a high NRI percentage. I think Malappuram has maximum number of NRIs in Kerala. Infact Malappuram has the maximum NRI remittances.

Trichur, Trivandrum, Kannur, Kollam (Karunagapally), Kasaragod, Calicut also have many NRIs.

In fact, a district like Kottayam deserve better treatment.

I think it's time for the people of Kottayam to 'hype' our 'backwardness'. That'll help to catch the attention of the Govt. ;)

kalyan silks will start it operation from july onwards.Seen an advertisedment on manorama today

Dear Navjyoth,

These jewelery and textile shops are coming up everywhere in Kerala. So, these are not something to take pride in.

People say that Kottayam is a bustling Town. Why? Because the roads are too narrow to allow the heavy vehicular traffic. That's what actually gives such a feeling.

About real estate, most of the owners are end users. Real Estate in Kottayam is not backed by any projects - say airport/IT park and similar ones. If something of this sort comes up in Kottayam, we'll be able to witness more real estate and commercial activity in Kottayam.

Coming to NRIs, most districts in Kerala have got a high NRI percentage. I think Malappuram has maximum number of NRIs in Kerala. Infact Malappuram has the maximum NRI remittances.

Trichur, Trivandrum, Kannur, Kollam (Karunagapally), Kasaragod, Calicut also have many NRIs.

In fact, a district like Kottayam deserve better treatment.

I think it's time for the people of Kottayam to 'hype' our 'backwardness'. That'll help to catch the attention of the Govt. ;)

Please read following link. Demand for airport in Central Travancore .
Source Malayala Manorama 28/5/2011

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=9403875&programId=1074209519&BV_ID=@@@

Rs.30 lakh for concrete wall at Thazhathangadi

Staff Reporter

Rs.10 lakh sanctioned for supplying water to Kumarakom in tanker lorries.

KOTTAYAM: Revenue Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has said that Rs.30 lakh has been sanctioned from the River Management Fund for the construction of a concrete protective wall at Thazhathangadi. He was speaking at a Meet-the-Press programme here on Sunday.

In March, 2010, 11 persons had lost their lives when the bus they were travelling in lost control and fell into the Meenachil river at Thazhathangadi on the Kottayam-Kumarakom route. Mr. Radhakrishnan said that the work would be completed at the earliest to prevent such accidents in the future.

To alleviate the drinking water scarcity in Kumarakom, Rs.10 lakh had been sanctioned for supplying water in tanker lorries, he said.

Mr. Radhakrishnan said that there was a dearth of high quality modern educational institutions in Kottayam. He said that many issues like the traffic problems would have to be tackled to facilitate development of the town. Attempts would be made to address such issues in a phased manner.

The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/28/stories/2011052860720300.htm)

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Source: Manorama (May 27, 2011)

INKEL (INfrastructures KErala Ltd.) representatives discussed the project with the officials of Kottayam Municipality.

The Project includes the construction of :

* Inner Ring Road
* Outer Ring Road
* 140 Bus Bays in the city
* Bus Terminal+Parking Plaza at Nagampadom
* Bus cum Boat terminal at Kodimatha
* Truck terminals at Gandhinagar and Kodimatha
* Development of Junctions
* New Projects at Nattakom and Kumaranalloor



Discussions, Studies, Seminars........Discussions, Studies, Seminars.........

When Elamaram Karim had come to Kottayam during ther inauguration of Kottayam port, He had said that this project would soon be launched........

Not any improvement in the case KottayamTown and Kottayam port since the announcement....:lol:

Oh, Kottayam is not in Malabar.......That's why the lack of urgency (or sincerity)?

After few years, we'll again see such news......the new authorities will take in charge of Kottayam Town...Again they'll conduct seminars and studies on Kottayam 's development...........

Appazhum Vanchi Thirunakkara Thanne (Canoe will still be at Thirunakkara.....) :lol:

MC Road through Kottayam :puke:
(and Town Views :) )

Pics (c) Sabu-Mampallil-Kottayam @ Panoramio

Towards Baker Jn.
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Century Towers @ Nagampadom
One of the first high-rises in the Town - More than a decade old
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Nagampadom Junction
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Nagampadom Bridge, across Meenachil River
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Pitappillil Electrical-Electronics appliances showroom@ Nagampadom
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Bismi Electrical Appliances Showroom and Mathrubhumi office @ Nagampadom
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Hotel Fairmont @ Nagampadom
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Heera Green Court, Near Kumaranalloor
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Popular vehicles, Near Kumaranalloor
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VW Kottayam (Temporary) Showroom and Nissan Activity Centre @ Thellakom
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Matha Hospital @ Thellakom
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Thellakom (Between Kottayam Town and Ettumanoor) - Upcoming Commercial-Residential area in Kottayam
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thanks sai..please upload some pictures around ettumanoor town, if u find

That was nice sakrishna....
Feels like i traveled through those streets....:)

thanks sai..please upload some pictures around ettumanoor town, if u find

I've found few pics Thanseem Bhai. Since MC Road is in a very bad shape now, most of them are not worth posting here. :ohno:

But I'll try to post some good ones.

That was nice sakrishna....
Feels like i traveled through those streets....:)

:cheers: All credits to the photographer.

Sai and Adarsh, it will be nice if a separate thread for Pathanamthitta is started and the Pathanamthita related post be migrated to that one. I could see only Pathanamthitta related post in this thread and most of the forummers who are active are from Pathanamthitta.

As the Pathanamthitta and towns such as Thiruvalla, Adoor, and Pandala are fast growing, it would be ideal to have a separate thread which gives more focus and importance for the development needs as well as projects in these regions.^^:)

If so can I start a seperate thread for Pathanamthitta with all forumers permisson and support?

If so can I start a seperate thread for Pathanamthitta with all forumers permisson and support?

of course you are free to do so.... Just that there should be some active forumers..... You may consult the mod as well....

Nagampadom Junction
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Fabulous piks Sai! Nostalgic feelings of travelling through my fav places!

Btw, the directions here are very confusing, there is only Right & Left from there! A newcomer would definitely be in a spot of bother for a moment! :nuts:

Fabulous piks Sai! Nostalgic feelings of travelling through my fav places!

Btw, the directions here are very confusing, there is only Right & Left from there! A newcomer would definitely be in a spot of bother for a moment! :nuts:

Hai , No confusion , new comer will reach in Josco Jewellery :banana::banana:

Fabulous piks Sai! Nostalgic feelings of travelling through my fav places!


Thanks. All credits to the photographer. You used to visit Kottayam that often? :)

Btw, the directions here are very confusing, there is only Right & Left from there! A newcomer would definitely be in a spot of bother for a moment! :nuts:

About the direction, the road to the left is the one which goes through the backside of the railway station.

If one 'really' goes straight, beyond the ad boards, he would end up on the railway track.:lol:

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Source: Manorama (May 27, 2011)



Discussions, Studies, Seminars........Discussions, Studies, Seminars.........

When Elamaram Karim had come to Kottayam during ther inauguration of Kottayam port, He had said that this project would soon be launched........

Not any improvement in the case KottayamTown and Kottayam port since the announcement....:lol:

Oh, Kottayam is not in Malabar.......That's why the lack of urgency (or sincerity)?

After few years, we'll again see such news......the new authorities will take in charge of Kottayam Town...Again they'll conduct seminars and studies on Kottayam 's development...........

Appazhum Vanchi Thirunakkara Thanne (Canoe will still be at Thirunakkara.....) :lol:
Kottayam port?:nuts:

Kottayam port?:nuts:

Ya, that's the expression when one 'who knows about 'sea-less' Kottayam' will have when he/she hears about Kottayam Port for the first time. It is an inland port, utilizing inland waterways to facilitate the movement of customs cleared containers from the districts of Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki to Kochi Port. Kochi port is the gateway port for Kottayam port.

Ya, that's the expression when one 'who knows about 'sea-less' Kottayam' will have when he/she hears about Kottayam Port for the first time. It is an inland port, utilizing inland waterways to facilitate the movement of customs cleared containers from the districts of Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki to Kochi Port. Kochi port is the gateway port for Kottayam port.
Thank you for the information Sai. But how will the container be shifted through waterways? I think none of the rivers or backwaters of that region , have depth for ship traffic. and by boat the container can not be shifted. then how is it possible through waterways?

cbOGtYt_ums

This Rs.10 crore project is the 'biggest project' that was materialized in the district under the previous LDF Govt. (Though the previous LDF Govt. had not much role in this project, except that KINFRA was the nodal agency for this port. But former Kottayam MLA Shri V.N.Vasavan really deserves appreciation for materailising this. The port is yet to become fully operational).

Thanks. All credits to the photographer. You used to visit Kottayam that often? :)


Yea, even though its been sometime now. My Mom's place! Wish to put up there soon :cheers:

^^ Haha meanwhile in Kozhikode they are scouting land for airport in Kinaloor and Vadakara.

And I don't know why previous LDF Govt. used to encourage new airports everywhere in Kerala but they rejected the proposal for Kottayam airport.

Aranmula airport, Guruvayoor airport, Idukki airport, new Calicut airport, Kannur airport, Palakkad airport, Kasaragod airport, Wayanad airport - 'Ee vimanathavala Padhathikalkkellam ente Hridayam Niranja Ashamsakall' :)

PS: I don't wish to start another airport debate or another heated debate over 'Kottayam Vs Aranmula airport. :cheers:

Njanonnum parayunnilla. Ivide airportine kurich oraksharam mindi povaruth enna. :lol:

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Environmental Clearance for Proposed residential complex at village Vijayapuram, Taluk Kottayam, Kerala by M/s Skyline Builders [F.No. 21-2/2011-IA.III].

The project involves construction of group housing complex on a total plot area is 0.993 ha. The total built up area is 32,295.93 sq.m. It is proposed to construct 191 dwelling units in 3 blocks (Block 1&2 ? basement + ground + 16 floors and Block 3 ? basement + ground + 17 floors). The total water requirement is 91.13 KLD (fresh water requirement is 67.075 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 100 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets 24.055 KLD, horticulture 4.5 KLD, and balance 45.26 KLD will be used for nearby plantations. Total solid waste generation will be 382 Kg/day. The power requirement is 1,200 KWH. The total parking proposed for 211 cars and 179 two wheelers. Total cost of the project is Rs.37.20 crores. The details submitted and presented were examined by the Committee.

The Committee recommends the proposal for Environment Clearance.

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- Sabari Rail land acquisition in Kottayam is going to stop
- Almost completed the acquisition in Ernakulam, Idukki districts
- Going to close the office in Pala

This is the first UDF gift to Kottayam people. But its pity that this will affect the people in the entire country !!!

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ശബരി പാതയ്*ക്കുവേണ്ടി എറണാകുളം, ഇടുക്കി ജില്ലയിലെ സ്*ഥലം ഏറ്റെടുക്കല്* ഏകദേശം പൂര്*ത്തിയായിക്കഴിഞ്ഞു. കോട്ടയം ജില്ലയില്* സ്*ഥലം ഏറ്റെടുക്കല്* ആരംഭിച്ചപ്പോഴാണു നടപടി നിര്*ത്തിവയ്*ക്കാനുള്ള നീക്കങ്ങള്* ആരംഭിച്ചത്*. അങ്കമാലി മുതല്* ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ടവരെയുള്ള ഭാഗത്തെ സ്*ഥലം ഏറ്റെടുക്കലാണു ശേഷിക്കുന്നത്*. തിരക്കേറിയ തീര്*ഥാടനകേന്ദ്രങ്ങളായ ശബരിമല, എരുമേലി, ഭരണങ്ങാനം എന്നിവയെ കൂട്ടിയിണക്കുന്നതാണ്* ശബരി പാത. വാഹനപ്പെരുപ്പംകൊണ്ടും ഗതാഗതക്കുരുക്കുകൊണ്ടും വീര്*പ്പുമുട്ടുന്ന ഈ പ്രദേശങ്ങളുടെ ഗതാഗത വികസനത്തിനുള്ള ഏറ്റവും മികച്ച പദ്ധതിയാണ്* ഇത്*.

ദേശീയപാത വികസനത്തിന്* 45 മീറ്റര്* വീതിയില്* ഭൂമി ഏറ്റെടുക്കേണ്ടിവരുന്ന സ്*ഥാനത്ത്* റെയില്* പാതയ്*ക്ക് 13 മീറ്റര്* മതിയാകും. കുടിയിറക്കലും വീടുകള്* നഷ്*ടപ്പെടലും താരതമ്യേന കുറവുമാണ്*. എറണാകുളം, ഇടുക്കി ജില്ലകളില്* ഒരു കിലോമീറ്റര്* റെയില്* പാത നിര്*മിക്കുമ്പോള്* ശരാശരി 16 വീടുകള്* നഷ്*ടപ്പെടും. കോട്ടയത്തിന്റെ കാര്യത്തില്* ഇത്* ഏഴെണ്ണം മാത്രമാണ്*.

രാമപുരം, കടനാട്*, കരൂര്*, പാലാ, ഭരണങ്ങാനം, തലപ്പലം, ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ട പഞ്ചായത്തുകളിലെ 586 കുടുംബങ്ങളെ മാത്രമാണ്* നിര്*ദിഷ്*ട പാത പ്രതികൂലമായി ബാധിക്കുന്നത്*. കോട്ടയത്തെ ചില റോഡ്* വികസന പദ്ധതികള്*ക്കായി കുടിയൊഴിപ്പിക്കുന്നവരുടെ എണ്ണത്തെ അപേക്ഷിച്ചു പത്തിലൊന്നു കുടിയൊഴിപ്പിക്കലേ ശബരിപാതയുടെ കാര്യത്തില്* വേണ്ടിവരൂ. കഴിഞ്ഞ ഡിസംബര്* എട്ടിനു ഡല്*ഹിയില്* ശബരിപാത മേഖലയിലെ ജനപ്രതിനിധികളുടെ അവലോകനയോഗം ചേര്*ന്നിരുന്നു. നിലവില്* അംഗീകരിക്കപ്പെട്ട അലൈന്*മെന്റായ അങ്കമാലി, കാലടി, പെരുമ്പാവൂര്*, ഓടക്കാലി, കോതമംഗലം, മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ, തൊടുപുഴ, രാമപുരം, പാലാ, ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ട റൂട്ടിലൂടെത്തന്നെ അങ്കമാലി മുതല്* ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ട വരെയുള്ള ഒന്നാംഘട്ടം പൂര്*ത്തിയാക്കാനും 1,250 കോടി രൂപയുടെ പുതുക്കിയ എസ്*റ്റിമേറ്റ്* അംഗീകരിക്കാനും ഈ യോഗത്തില്* ധാരണയായിരുന്നു.

- Sabari Rail land acquisition in Kottayam is going to stop
- Almost completed the acquisition in Ernakulam, Idukki districts
- Going to close the office in Pala

This is the first UDF gift to Kottayam people. But its pity that this will affect the people in the entire country !!!



Ha Ha..This is funny. Any development that's not coming to Kottayam is attributed to Sabari Rail, OC and Mani.

Our IIMC got hijacked by M.A.Baby. Is that also due to opposition to Sabari Rail?:lol:

Ha Ha..This is funny. Any development that's not coming to Kottayam is attributed to Sabari Rail, OC and Mani.

Our IIMC got hijacked by M.A.Baby. Is that also due to opposition to Sabari Rail?:lol:

You are blaming M A Baby :lol::lol: You should blame MLAs, MPs and ministers from Kottayam who allowed MA Baby to move it to Kollam. They didnt protest against it. Thats why it went to another district !!! Leaders from Kottayam are only interested in looting and they want to protect their Rubber estates. They dont want to do anything for the people. Thats the reason !!!

You are blaming M A Baby :lol::lol: You should blame MLAs, MPs and ministers from Kottayam who allowed MA Baby to move it to Kollam. They didnt protest against it. Thats why it went to another district !!! Leaders from Kottayam are only interested in looting and they want to protect their Rubber estates. They dont want to do anything for the people. Thats the reason !!!

Nice Joke. Our MP protested against this move and yet the previous LDF Govt. wanted to go according to the wishes of M.A.Baby. Also, Vadavathoor,the site for IIMC in Kottayam district, was previously in V.N.Vasavan's constituency.

But Vasavan could not do anything as he belongs to CPM and he is not a superior in the party. So, who is to be blamed?

CPM members and previous LDF ministers from other districts are very shrewd when it comes to the development of their districts. :bash:

Nice Joke. Our MP protested against this move and yet the previous LDF Govt. wanted to go according to the wishes of M.A.Baby. Also, Vadavathoor,the site for IIMC in Kottayam district, was previously in V.N.Vasavan's constituency.

Protested by sitting in Home !!!


But Vasavan could not do anything as he belongs to CPM and he is not a superior in the party. So, who is to be blamed?

That could be the reason why he lost the seat. Let see whether the new MLA & minister can bring an IT park or do something for the Sabari Rail land acquisition. Anyway news about Sabari shows that his real interests is to protect the rubber estate owners in Kottayam. He will do a good job as Revenu minister (FYI : Last Revenue minister KP Rajendran was successfull in starting an IT park in his district Thrissur. I expect something like this from the present Revenue minister)


CPM members and previous LDF ministers from other districts are very shrewd when it comes to the development of their districts. :bash:
Not only CPM members. All the political leaders are shrewd. They know that they cannot win elections without the development of the constituency. In the case of Kottayam, Kerala Congress(M) and Congress knows that they can win elections without doing anything. Eventhough they are shrewd, they dont need to do anything. So no point in blaming any leaders. We have to blame the people. In Kottayam, Sadharana Janangal Kazhuthagal anu !!!!

Protested by sitting in Home !!!

No, he held a press conference and told this publicly and requested the previous Govt. to cancel this move.

Jose.K.Mani MP had met Achu personally to extend support to establish IIMC in Kottayam as it was due to his effort that IIMC was revived for which foundation stone was already laid in 1995. Our MP again requested for Achu's and M.A.Baby's support for IIMC in Kottayam when both came to Kottayam during State Kalotsavam.

As Kottayam had no ministers in the previous ministry (except for Mons Joseph's short term), M.A.Baby and C.Divakaran were in charge of Kottayam district's development.

But M.A.Baby deceived the people of Kottayam.

That could be the reason why he lost the seat

Need not be. After all, Vasavan and Mons Joseph were the best MLAs from the district. Vasavan lost by a small margin of 711 votes. In spite of his good efforts and as a member of CPM, the previous LDF Govt. didn't give much value to his efforts. In the case of IIMC, he was totally helpless.

Kumarakom and Thiruvarppu was merged with Ettumanoor constituency. That's why Suresh Kurup won (our fate. I belong to Ettumanoor constituency) and Vasavan lost. But I hope Thiruvanchoor will do something to make Kottayam dsitrict IT cum educational hub. In spite of the title 'The Land of Letters', Kottayam does not have any quality educational institute.

Let see whether the new MLA & minister can bring an IT park or do something for the Sabari Rail land acquisition. Anyway news about Sabari shows that his real interests is to protect the rubber estate owners in Kottayam. He will do a good job as Revenu minister (FYI : Last Revenue minister KP Rajendran was successfull in starting an IT park in his district Thrissur. I expect something like this from the present Revenue minister)

Sabari rail alignment is an issue yet to be resolved, I agree. But don't blame Jose.K.Mani. he is not responsible for this. Otherwise, why should the Central Govt. approve the survey of Kottayam-Madurai railway line which will also pass though rubber estates? Kottayam-Madurail railway line got a new lease of life after Jose.K.Mani became the MP. He really deserves appreciation. But he should see to it that these projects become a reality, especially, Kottayam's coaching terminal and IIMC.


Not only CPM members. All the political leaders are shrewd. They know that they cannot win elections without the development of the constituency. In the case of Kottayam, Kerala Congress(M) and Congress knows that they can win elections without doing anything. Eventhough they are shrewd, they dont need to do anything. So no point in blaming any leaders. We have to blame the people. In Kottayam, Sadharana Janangal Kazhuthagal anu !!!!
Already answered almost a year ago.

Protested by sitting in Home !!!


In Kottayam, Sadharana Janangal Kazhuthagal anu !!!!

God.... This is one strange view...:ohno: :ohno:


Looks like Kottayam will be the land of villa projects... so that NRI can invest and go back to their home town (US,UK etc) :cheers: :cheers:

Sabari rail alignment is an issue yet to be resolved, I agree. But don't blame Jose.K.Mani. he is not responsible for this. Otherwise, why should the Central Govt. approve the survey of Kottayam-Madurai railway line which will also pass though rubber estates? Kottayam-Madurail railway line got a new lease of life after Jose.K.Mani became the MP. He really deserves appreciation. But he should see to it that these projects become a reality, especially, Kottayam's coaching terminal and IIMC.


Let see whether Jose K Mani can do something for Sabari Rail. Already 2 years over. But land acquisition in Kottayam has not yet started. MLAs like PC George are blocking this. He belongs to Jose K Manis party only. But the land acquisition in Ernakulam district is going to complete soon. Dont know whether some more issues will come as previous LDF MLAs like Babu Paul lost elections and M Beena is not EKM collector now. I am afraid whether evicted people will get proper compensation at right time. If it doesnt happen, then there will be protests in Ernakulam too...

We have to blame the people. In Kottayam, Sadharana Janangal Kazhuthagal anu !!!!

To a certain extend, I agree with you - I really felt it after going through UDF's 100 day programme.

UDF's 100 days programme had no mention of Kottayam anywhere. That's what I said, ministers from Kottayam are not parochial. But now I am thinking, what's the use of that, most of the ministers in the previous ministry where parochial. Ministers of Kottayam should also learn to be selfish.

In the case of previous LDF Govt - they scuttled our projects like -IIMC, Kottayam airport, Film Institute etc.

So, for the people of Kottayam, no use whether UDF is in power or LDF is in power. Hope the present Govt. will prove me wrong in the coming months.

(I'm sorry for my mocking comments at you)

To a certain extend, I agree with you - I really felt it after going through UDF's 100 day programme.

UDF's 100 days programme had no mention of Kottayam anywhere. That's what I said, ministers from Kottayam are not parochial. But now I am thinking, what's the use of that, most of the ministers in the previous ministry where parochial. Ministers of Kottayam should also learn to be selfish.

In the case of previous LDF Govt - they scuttled our projects like -IIMC, Kottayam airport, Film Institute etc.

So, for the people of Kottayam, no use whether UDF is in power or LDF is in power. Hope the present Govt. will prove me wrong in the coming months.

(I'm sorry for my mocking comments at you)

Sai,

This is the 100 days program of the gov as a whole. 100 days programs of each departments are yet to come(IT, Industry etc). Hope that Kottayam may get consideration there.

Sai,

This is the 100 days program of the gov as a whole. 100 days programs of each departments are yet to come(IT, Industry etc). Hope that Kottayam may get consideration there.

Thank you very much for the support. I too hope so. :)

Presently, I'm in the same state as I was when I had joined SSC 4 years ago. We already lost 5 years under the previous Govt. That's why I am becoming impatient and frustrated.

My only request to this Govt. - Give Kottayam it's due share so that it does not go backward in development, other wise a stage will come where people of Kottayam district will be saying - 'Ente Uppapakku oru Anendarnnu'.

Thank you very much for the support. I too hope so. :)

Presently, I'm in the same state as I joined SSC 4 years ago. We already lost 5 years under the previous Govt. That's why I am being impatient and am frustrated.

My only request to this Govt. - Give Kottayam it's due share so that it does not go backward in development, other wise a stage will come where people of Kottayam district will be saying - 'Ente Uppapakku oru Anendarnnu'.


Krishna,

The 100 days programme is just a gimmick. Of the many projects mentioned, only 1 or 2 are going to be 'considered'. If all the projects are implemented then Kerala will be a 'heaven'.

Yes. Kottayam was conspicuous by ots absence in any of the projects and even i was startled.

Kottayam definitely deserves better treatment.

Sai,

This is the 100 days program of the gov as a whole. 100 days programs of each departments are yet to come(IT, Industry etc). Hope that Kottayam may get consideration there.

Lets hope for the best. Atleast the govt should take up the the MC road development at the earliest !!!

Krishna,

The 100 days programme is just a gimmick. Of the many projects mentioned, only 1 or 2 are going to be 'considered'. If all the projects are implemented then Kerala will be a 'heaven'.

Yes. Kottayam was conspicuous by ots absence in any of the projects and even i was startled.

Kottayam definitely deserves better treatment.

I hope all the priority projects like Vizhinjam, Kochi Metro, Kannur airport etc. are expedited.

And the move to revive the Kollam, Thrissur and Calicut development authorities is a welcome step.

There was Kottayam Development Authority earlier. Hope something poitive will happen in its case.

Lets hope for the best. Atleast the govt should take up the the MC road development at the earliest !!!

MC Road development, Meenachil River Valley Project and Vembanad lake protection are most important as far as Kottayam district is concerned.

Source: Zon Kerala (http://zonkerala.com)

The Famous 'Anchuvilakku' and Changanacherry Market-Jetty
http://item.slide.com/r/1/45/i/EJuBCwnmoD9OYaEZ32V0Jyqbl-A1d5SJ/

Changancherry Boat Jetty - Covered with water hyacinth:bash:
http://item.slide.com/r/1/50/i/Pdp-Nf-J6D9QGNWtBAyNloFv6zGkocmv/

Changanacherry Town
http://item.slide.com/r/1/270/i/0LoohY3wsj-xu_qt2dW0OyDGFLUeOLxE/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/50/i/QuNXVpoD0j861stuVEiv0_1yR7KuSAXo/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/201/i/KDILDb1I1D9Aaa8Qbpiq40_TA1JAswv_/

Pics Source : Bizhat (http://bizhat.com)

http://item.slide.com/r/1/168/i/4BhGBgsI7j-GYkCbixv3htf6b7kpUd9h/

Adoration Tower, Pala Town
http://item.slide.com/r/1/110/i/HjSjRum11j_AOsZasZLWsOwZr0bR2ZyT/

Meenachil River
http://item.slide.com/r/1/46/i/qvFUSi6Z7T_vQRW0wZQcgb-XIwbtkHan/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/125/i/dxrI0Hm64T_wEql5uhcz3EG89Cdfu2t9/

Pics Source: Zonkerala (http://zonkerala.com)

http://item.slide.com/r/1/54/i/eIAw16cz5j_wcFbiX3N3zUHC-w6MF_VB/http://item.slide.com/r/1/281/i/FvyL0pAB6D8YZbwlmGgiUSPUNZ3r_icG/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/217/i/VbbrFNDB4z8Sy1txHyhvZRl5DKwD56N7/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/135/i/fNXsvCbNwz-O3GV0Mgb1nd8jMkcJMy2A/

Pics Source: Bizhat (http://bizhat.com)

Vaikom Old Boat jetty and Vaikom Satyagraha Smarakam
http://item.slide.com/r/1/251/i/gMtG8ZeWdT90DFjtsb-c0ThPjJKzOcny/

Vaikom Municpal Park
http://item.slide.com/r/1/256/i/mYIbmVR26z-L_ZVe0PtoMKNK_vqKCJcO/

Boats @ Vaikom Jetty - Part of Vembanad Lake covered with Weeds, water hyacinths and grasses:bash:
http://item.slide.com/r/1/247/i/N8sKAU-c7T98eUcsO2edSTeMshpsULDm/

Vaikom Satyagraha Smarakam
http://item.slide.com/r/1/243/i/PKwtYPjD6z-_ZH0lDx3Lo4QiWguZrsZA/

Vaikom Lake and KTDC Motel Araam
http://item.slide.com/r/1/136/i/IceT95IU6j_B5z54vHzLYSnWbGcaLrgU/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/8/i/U3YIDPT56T-kyHac91OvESWBUAT9FFAP/

KTDC Motel Araam- Part of Vembanad Lake covered with Weeds, water hyacinths and grasses:bash:
http://item.slide.com/r/1/191/i/64bBh7wR4T8zxcaIprVwrs3Z2NJdK5VW/

Vaikom Lake
http://item.slide.com/r/1/92/i/2ep9YM4H6D9YaZ8BR5LUgZdlw30lurcL/

Pics Source : Bizhat (http://bizhat.com)

http://item.slide.com/r/1/168/i/4BhGBgsI7j-GYkCbixv3htf6b7kpUd9h/

Adoration Tower, Pala Town
http://item.slide.com/r/1/110/i/HjSjRum11j_AOsZasZLWsOwZr0bR2ZyT/

Meenachil River
http://item.slide.com/r/1/46/i/qvFUSi6Z7T_vQRW0wZQcgb-XIwbtkHan/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/125/i/dxrI0Hm64T_wEql5uhcz3EG89Cdfu2t9/
Pala and Iritty are "sister cities". They look similar too. :D

Sai, I have heard that a lot of students are coming to Pala from various parts of Kerala for entrance coaching. Who is the famous teacher in Pala , who, takes the classes for entrance?

Sai, I have heard that a lot of students are coming to Pala from various parts of Kerala for entrance coaching. Who is the famous teacher in Pala , who, takes the classes for entrance?

Brilliant Coaching Centre is famous in Pala.

Sai, I have heard that a lot of students are coming to Pala from various parts of Kerala for entrance coaching. Who is the famous teacher in Pala , who, takes the classes for entrance?

The best one is brilliant coaching centre , Palai. Hostel facility available for boys and girls. Girls hostels managed by nuns.you can get details from net.

But I think this is not an institution. What I want to say is, P C Thomas was the giant in kerala in entrance coaching. But his demand is decreasing now. Now the demand is to a Professor from Pala. I heard that a lot of students, even from Malabar, are going to Pala for entrance coaching.

But I think this is not an institution. What I want to say is, P C Thomas was the giant in kerala in entrance coaching. But his demand is decreasing now. Now the demand is to a Professor from Pala. I heard that a lot of students, even from Malabar, are going to Pala for entrance coaching.

PC Thomas Classes degraded from the past 4-5 years, when Brilliant-Pala flourished. I dot think there is an Individual in Pala who is that famous!

Sai, I have heard that a lot of students are coming to Pala from various parts of Kerala for entrance coaching. Who is the famous teacher in Pala , who, takes the classes for entrance?

The best one is brilliant coaching centre , Palai. Hostel facility available for boys and girls. Girls hostels managed by nuns.you can get details from net.

Brilliant Coaching Centre is famous in Pala.

But I think this is not an institution. What I want to say is, P C Thomas was the giant in kerala in entrance coaching. But his demand is decreasing now. Now the demand is to a Professor from Pala. I heard that a lot of students, even from Malabar, are going to Pala for entrance coaching.

PC Thomas Classes degraded from the past 4-5 years, when Brilliant-Pala flourished. I dot think there is an Individual in Pala who is that famous!

Yes. Pala Brilliant is a very famous Entrance coaching center. Students from places as far as Kannur and Trivandrum come here to undergo coaching.

I underwent coaching at Pala Brilliant. Now they have more than one center in the district and one at Kochi.

I've met students who unjoined P.C.Thomas coaching classes and joined Brilliant because they could not bear the torture at P.C.Thomas coaching classes.

Yes. Pala Brilliant is a very famous Entrance coaching center. Students from places as far as Kannur and Trivandrum come here to undergo coaching.

I underwent coaching at Pala Brilliant. Now they have more than one center in the district and one at Kochi.

I've met students who unjoined P.C.Thomas coaching classes and joined Brilliant because they could not bear the torture at P.C.Thomas coaching classes.

yes, I have also heard the same complaint from some students.

^^ Is that new? P. C. Thomas has been following the same concentration camp style for decades. He has been successful in bringing up lot of engineers and doctors in Kerala. What happened now? More awareness on "Human Rights" of students or ayalkk muzhu vattayo? :lol:

^^ Is that new? P. C. Thomas has been following the same concentration camp style for decades. He has been successful in bringing up lot of engineers and doctors in Kerala. What happened now? More awareness on "Human Rights" of students or ayalkk muzhu vattayo? :lol:

"Adhikamayal Amrithum Visham" There should be limit for strictness also :ohno:

^^ Is that new? P. C. Thomas has been following the same concentration camp style for decades. He has been successful in bringing up lot of engineers and doctors in Kerala. What happened now? More awareness on "Human Rights" of students or ayalkk muzhu vattayo? :lol:

another reason could b that many coveted proffesors teaching there got into some sort of tiff with pc thomas and they hav left pc 2 start their own institutions.

^^ Is that new? P. C. Thomas has been following the same concentration camp style for decades. He has been successful in bringing up lot of engineers and doctors in Kerala. What happened now? More awareness on "Human Rights" of students or ayalkk muzhu vattayo? :lol:
The main complaint of students is that he uses abusive language in the class.
I heard another point that he does not give any relax time even for professors who are teaching there. They are not allowed five minutes interval. So I think they also may take the class mechanical. But he gives high salary.

Moreover he has now started IAS training centre at Elanthuruthy .

Normally he has rash behaviour. Always keep serious. But don't forget that he was against tuition, when he was working as lecturer in ST.Thomas college. :lol:

I don't want to spoil Kottayam thread by spending so much space to this discussion. We can move this discussion to Kerala Cafe.

BCG to set up health mall

Special Correspondent
KOCHI: BCG Group is entering the healthcare industry by establishing BCG Health Square, a health mall, here.

Renu C. Babu, group managing director, said the Rs.50-crore, 10-storey mall, spread over 1.1 lakh square feet, would be commissioned within six months. The mall will accommodate private clinics, investigation rooms, health-related retail stores, referral centres of hospitals, insurance companies and wellness clinics. The group will set up similar malls in Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. Two more malls will be constructed in Ernakulam, Ms. Babu said. The group also planned to set up a 400-bed hospital, she said.

The Hindu Business Line (http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/07/stories/2011030763491600.htm)
Hoysala to invest Rs 150 cr in Kerala by March 2011
PM News Bureau
Friday, December 17, 2010, 13:00 Hrs [IST]

Bangalore-based Hoysala, a leading real estate company, has invested Rs 150 crore and plans an additional investment Rs 150 crore this fiscal for various projects in Kerala. The company is to launch its projects at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Kozikode shortly.

Hoysala has completed 22 projects in Bangalore and has nine ongoing projects in Bangalore and Kochi. It would launch few more projects in the garden city during the current fiscal. The total value of the ongoing projects is Rs 800 crore, of which Rs 150 crore is invested in Kerala. The company plans to expand its presence in Chennai and Pune by 2012, with an estimated investment of Rs 200 crore.

Projects Monitor (http://www.projectsmonitor.com/MISC/hoysala-to-invest-rs-150-cr-in-kerala-by-march-2011)

It's June now. We've been hearing about Hoysala's project @ Kottayam for more than 3 years. Hope it'll be launched soon.

Project at Changanacherry already launched. (Details yet to be available)

http://item.slide.com/r/1/4/i/b1U76QLx7T-nBLwDc0QrOJG2ui6uI-KE/

http://item.slide.com/r/1/285/i/oSbUmon35z9N8evAVr1IxYJm56_76eF5/

http://oi56.tinypic.com/f03l0g.jpg
http://item.slide.com/r/1/98/i/XTiQt4I84D_HP7-KcQoOmbkVsqoISwag/
Source: Manorama

*Jose.K.Mani MP discussed with CM Oommen Chandy about the possibility of a Mobility Hub at Kodimatha


That means the proposed Coaching Terminal will be coming up at Kodimatha. There's lot of vacant land available for the terminal.
To be frank, I myself had wished for a similar one at Kodimatha. I used to think that Kottayam's coaching terminal can be established at Kodimatha where
there's more than 100 acres of land is available which can be easily acquired without much difficulty.

http://item.slide.com/r/1/27/i/_73A2g_O7D_gU9aTls3vA9Eqs_HJR7WV/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/266/i/aZB_kkzi5z9iKFG-CpLhjqgEBneCf2IP/
Source: Manorama

* Jose.K.Mani MP submitted petitions to concerned ministers regarding Inner, Outer ring roads, Kodimatha-CherthalaTourism highway and Canal and Indoor stadium at Kottayam.

I am happy to hear about these most important projects which can change the face of Kottayam…. :banana::banana:
Kudos to Jose.K.Mani :applause:

http://item.slide.com/r/1/40/i/cm9yKVhe6D9QadwPHFA8gnLSMgbR0JmB/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/98/i/XTiQt4I84D_HP7-KcQoOmbkVsqoISwag/
Source: Manorama






That means the proposed Coaching Terminal will be coming up at Kodimatha. There's lot of vacant land available for the terminal.
To be frank, I myself had wished for a similar one at Kodimatha. I used to think that Kottayam's coaching terminal can be established at Kodimatha where
there's more than 100 acres of land is available which can be easily acquired without much difficulty.

So our M P is doing some home work , is it ? Very good idea . Congrts to Jose K Mani :cheers::cheers::cheers:

So our M P is doing some home work , is it ? Very good idea . Congrts to Jose K Mani :cheers::cheers::cheers:

I am happy to hear about these most important projects which can change the face of Kottayam…. :banana::banana:
Kudos to Jose.K.Mani :applause:

Yes. Jose.K.Mani MP truly deserves applause for his sincerity and hardwork.
Hope this project becomes a reality. But lot of hurdles will have to be cleared in order to make this project a reality. Considering the low population of Kottayam and suburbs, there is less chance of Kottayam's inclusion in JNNURM in the near future. So, state Govt. will have to find fund on its own or with the help of private parties.

This one project can change the face of Kottayam. Hope this won't become another paper project as there is no dearth for paper projects as far as Kottayam is concerned.

And if former Kottayam MLA Vasavan's proposal for Kottayam based hydroplane service too is integrated with this, Kodimatha can be accessed by air too. :D

Vellathum nadakumo?

Vellathum nadakumo?

Eppam Nadannillankil UDF ente kariyam swaha.:bash:

That is good initiative. Krishna seems to be really happy now. ;) Btw isn't Vyttila mobility hub the first one?

That is good initiative. Krishna seems to be really happy now. ;) Btw isn't Vyttila mobility hub the first one?

I'll be happy only when this becomes a reality, and not remain on paper. :)

otherwise, when LDF Govt. comes next time, avaru 'ee padhathiyude paper polum bakki veykkilla'. :lol:

Regarding Vytilla mobility hub, Kottayam-Ernakulam railway line goes very near the site of the project.

Regarding the proposed Kodimatha Mobility hub, the proposed Kottayam Coaching terminal will be constructed in this area, if everything goes as planned.

Vellathum nadakumo?

Nadakkan Prarthikkane. :)

Well done M.P ..We need more ....

Kottayam definitely needs some big projects, let this be the Initiator :cheers:

Kottayam definitely needs some big projects, let this be the Initiator :cheers:

Very much true.

As I mentioned already, the Rs. 10 crore port project is the 'biggest' one to have come up in the district in the last 2 decades. Take any field - education/tourism (other than the unplanned tourism development at Kumarakom)/industry/central Govt project, nothing has happened in the district for the past 2-3 decades.

Especially, infrastructure development in and around the district HQ has been nil for the past 2 decades. The only decent road in Kottayam town is Sastri Road.

Taking the development work of various roads one by one is a thing of the past.

I hope Kottayam port will become operational soon. This is only the 1st phase of the project. The second phase of development requires some 40-50 acres. There is a proposal for a rail siding at the port. A watercraft park in 78 acres connected to the port and an export promotion park by KINFRA are planned adjacent to the port. But all these still remain as mere proposals.

Even the proposal for a Kottayam based hydroplane service has not taken off.

The previous LDF Govt was kind enough to 'announce' the watercraft park project some 2 months before the declaration of election. :lol:

Very much true.

As I mentioned already, the Rs. 10 crore port project is the 'biggest' one to have come up in the district in the last 2 decades. Take any field - education/tourism (other than the unplanned tourism development at Kumarakom)/industry/central Govt project, nothing has happened in the district for the past 2-3 decades.

Especially, infrastructure development in and around the district HQ has been nil for the past 2 decades. The only decent road in Kottayam town is Sastri Road.

Taking the development work of various roads one by one is a thing of the past.

I hope Kottayam port will become operational soon. This is only the 1st phase of the project. The second phase of development requires some 40-50 acres. There is a proposal for a rail siding at the port. A watercraft park in 78 acres connected to the port and an export promotion park by KINFRA are planned adjacent to the port. But all these still remain as mere proposals.

Even the proposal for a Kottayam based hydroplane service has not taken off.

The previous LDF Govt was kind enough to 'announce' the watercraft park project some 2 months before the declaration of election. :lol:

I hope Thirivanchoor & Jose K Mani will work together to fullfill all these projects as Thiruvanchoor is the No 2 from Congress in the ministry after OC.

I hope Thirivanchoor & Jose K Mani will work together to fullfill all these projects as Thiruvanchoor is the No 2 from Congress in the ministry after OC.

+1. Traffic issue in Kottayam is among Thiruvanchoor's priorities. He has called for a meeting at Collectorate on 9th this month, INKEL's plan too will be discussed.

So, it's clear. 'Home Basics' sold off their land to Asset Homes. So this project is coming up right over there.

http://item.slide.com/r/1/154/i/Bsk4QULH7T-u3p0Ay7EjSZ6DYFpZYtxA/

(Previously, 'Home Basics - Serene Hills)
http://item.slide.com/r/1/42/i/v0mMmtma6T9w-fL1bHKk10vBjyFVpw_E/

So at last a flurry of projects proposed 4 Kottayam.

Good to c the authorities concerned playing their part. At least one of these wo projects will definitely become a reality rather than lying on paper...

From: "Dr.Thomas Thomas"
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:03:16 +0300
To: <pillai.gopal@gmail.com>
Subject: kottayam master plan
Respected Mr.Gopala PilIai,
I am an nri hailing from kottayam.i have few suggestions to decongest the traffic woes of kottayam.


1- This is an alternative to the fly over.Make eerayilkkadavu junction like vyttila junction
Extend the m.g.road from kodimatha upto the railway line.turn left here to go parallel to the railway line just before the railway station and then cross over to good shed road and meet the m.c.road at nagampadom.

Advantages of this alignment.

1- very few families need to b evicted
2- this alignment can be extended further east to meet kk road
3- road can be extended south upto electrochemicals in chingavanam thro uninhabited area to reduce the curves in m.c.road
4- cheaper compared to flyover
5- develop eerayilkkadavu as a main junction and shift transport stand there
6- do not convert transport stand to shopping complex,instead make it a parking space ,the idea should be to decongest instead of adding more pressure
7- tourism highway from sherthallai-kumarakom –kodimatha also will meet at eerayilkkadavu along m.g.road.
8- shift government offices to eerayilkkadavu and decongest kottayam town

The above is a proposal I send to Mr.Gopalakrishna Pillai, M.D of INKEL in 2008 . Jose k Manis mobility hub has many similiarities to my proposals.Hope it turns into a reality during our generation

From: "Dr.Thomas Thomas"
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:03:16 +0300
To: <pillai.gopal@gmail.com>
Subject: kottayam master plan
Respected Mr.Gopala PilIai,
I am an nri hailing from kottayam.
....

Jose k Mani's mobility hub has many similiarities to my proposals.Hope it turns into a reality during our generation

That was a great initiative by you sir. Kudos to you. :applause:

The road from Chingavanam to Devalokam can be properly developed and extended to meet K.K. Road.
But I hope the Govt would take steps for a 4-lane road bypassing Changanacherry, Kottayam Town and Ettumanoor.

The recently opened Changanacherry bypass is a great boon. But that's only a 2-lane road.

http://item.slide.com/r/1/236/i/w6BO5csB7z87KDuricxk10brkeCYJdFm/
Source:Manorama

*Suitable Land could not be identified in the first round
*Collector requested the Govt. for extension of deadline
* Steps were taken to establish an airport in the district in 2008 but the project remained on paper. Many NRIs were willing to invest in the project

What the heck? Then what was the reason behind the previous Government's rejection of proposal for setting up an airport in the district. Many NRIs were ready to invest and suitable land was identified at Kattachira - 3 years wasted. :bash:

http://item.slide.com/r/1/236/i/w6BO5csB7z87KDuricxk10brkeCYJdFm/
Source:Manorama



What the heck? Then what was the reason behind the previous Government's rejection of proposal for setting up an airport in the district. Many NRIs were ready to invest and suitable land was identified at Kattachira - 3 years wasted. :bash:

Kodimatha , Vakathanam, Kattachira, Kumarakom , Mannanam ethokeya annu survey nadathiya places. eppom onnum suitable alle. hehehehe :lol::lol:
pazhaya file onnum elle ? :ohno::ohno:

Kodimatha , Vakathanam, Kattachira, Kumarakom , Mannanam ethokeya annu survey nadathiya places. eppom onnum suitable alle. hehehehe :lol::lol:
pazhaya file onnum elle ? :ohno::ohno:

Kottayathu ninnulla project ayathu kondu kazhinja Govt. padhathiyude paper kathichu kanum. :lol:

http://item.slide.com/r/1/17/i/lEfHSzrp3z_ApN4x_LxvshmtXxA-Hyqs/
Source: Mangalam

http://item.slide.com/r/1/259/i/oHIdDVcVuj_q4jNecUTmna_Mmk8AnqS3/


The foundation stone for the film institute was laid in 2005 when Oommen Chandy was the CM

Film institute was planned on lines of Pune Film Institute

Previous LDF Govt. did not show any interest towards this project

Now that UDF Govt. is in power with Oommen Chandy as CM, who is also the local MLA, the natives are hopeful of materialization of the project

http://item.slide.com/r/1/97/i/_DW2_6iq2j8rQTypzc-50uTKlNqYWp14/
Source: Manorama


Minister Thiruvanchoor radhakrishnan has called a meeting to discuss the land acquisition for the approach roads of Kumaranalloor and Mooledom ROBs

Fund allocated in the previous years got lapsed as previous LDF Govt. failed to acquire land for the approach roads for the ROBs.

Part of the wetland could be developed into a mini marina by linking with the Kodoor river. :D

http://item.slide.com/r/1/190/i/QHklPaV96j8upY_JdeVMNay2VCRU7for/

^^ Oh I knew this place. It is a beautiful location when going south from Kottayam in train. I was amazed to see this much greenery so close to the town. Is that MC road next to it?

^^ Oh I knew this place. It is a beautiful location when going south from Kottayam in train. I was amazed to see this much greenery so close to the town. Is that MC road next to it?

You are absolutely right Asleshetta.

But all this greenery to the left side of the railway line would disappear if the proposed Mobility becomes a reality. But that is inevitable.

But this place is prone to fire break outs.It often happens.

The terminal building is one floor level above the platform. So, Kottayam station definitely deserves lift and escalator facilities. :D

Pic (c) Preenu paul @ Panoramio
http://item.slide.com/r/1/223/i/UuaPELhm1j-_tS87pzlVjjRnzELbq279/

Pic (c) Sabu Mampallil Kottayam @ Panoramio

Ettumanoor Town
http://item.slide.com/r/1/79/i/8JC3E9u-5D_OZpgkr1yhqrZfpM2iIfEJ/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/40/i/Dpg9cVCr0T_QNWCHR9OKz8uiP9gcXybC/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/97/i/-oJ8oa2N4z-IKat1hwmgvMmkpm9ENDSp/
http://item.slide.com/r/1/147/i/cPLle2BM5T9T8U9lYDgbTE-XdOqiMvij/

Thellakom - About 3.5 Kms from Ettumanoor and 7.5 Kms from Kottayam Town
http://item.slide.com/r/1/218/i/YYgnHX8x4D_Cm2vpTumuW5JtCNBQOian/

Pattithanam Jn. - Ettumanoor-Ernakulam Road starts here
http://item.slide.com/r/1/201/i/ZXcQMwYb6D9awDNgTVKgWEa9gVRgB2Iu/

Pic (c) Sabu-Mampallil Kottayam @ Panoramio

Mons Joseph deserves applause for making this road motorable, but only upto Thalayolaparambu. After Thalayolaparambu, the road is hopeless.

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http://item.slide.com/r/1/225/i/pr-J9qB27z-BWnG5aLrWNPbtQ6XH_8ym/

Plan to ease traffic woes of Kottayam soon

KOTTAYAM: Revenue Minister and local MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on Thursday launched the process to initiate time-bound reforms to ease the traffic congestion in the town.

Speaking at a meeting of officials of various Departments here, Mr. Radhakrishnan said a comprehensive project for the purpose would be drawn up within a month and the projects would be implemented within six months.

The suggestions that came up during the meeting would be placed before an agency that would be entrusted with the preparation of a comprehensive plan for the purpose. NATPAC and RITES were among the agencies that were being considered, to be appointed as consultancy. In addition, a few projects would be submitted for consideration during budget preparation, he said.

The suggestions made by the participants focused mainly on ways to ease congestion at the major intersections within the town limit; steps to end the traffic blocks caused by the unscientific bus stops; and diverting long distance vehicles through alternative routes.

The Minister also asked the Roads and Bridges Development Corporation (RBDC) authorities to submit requests for land acquisition for constructing two railway overbridges — one at Moolavattom and another at Kumaranallore — which were crucial for ensuring the free flow of inbound and outbound traffic. The RBDC would submit their request within seven days.

The Thirunakkara stretch of the KK Road and the Palace Road would be developed with immediate effect.

Development works to be taken up at the congested Seematti Round in the heart of the town would be finalised within a week's time. Steps would also be initiated to remove four transformers in different parts of the town that occupy footpath space.

Bus bays

The Minister pointed out that one of the major reasons for the traffic blocks was the lack of enough bus bays. He said that private parties who came forward to provide land for the purpose would be given special consideration and benefits when they reconstructed their buildings.

Private parties would also be encouraged to open pay-and-park facilities.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/10/stories/2011061057660300.htm

Plan to ease traffic woes of Kottayam soon

http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/10/stories/2011061057660300.htm

It seems INKEL's report was not discussed. Again, they are going to make another study. :bash:

Pic (c) Sabu Mampallil Kottayam @ Panoramio

Thellakom - About 3.5 Kms from Ettumanoor and 7.5 Kms from Kottayam Town
http://item.slide.com/r/1/218/i/YYgnHX8x4D_Cm2vpTumuW5JtCNBQOian/


Can you believe that this place is outside the expanded municipal limits of Kottayam? Even the VW Kottayam showroom is located outside the expanded municipal limits. Kottayam Town is fast developing towards the northern side, i.e. towards Ettumanoor. These places are not too far way from the centre of the town so that they can be included inside the municipal limits.

Also, Panchayaths like Vijayapuram (Kalathipady, Vadavathoor) and Manarcad etc., where a good no: of residential projects are coming up too should be included to elevate Kottayam to Corporation status. (Skyline Builders is coming up with a Residential complex at Vijayapuram Panchayath which comprises of 18fl + 17 fl X 2, which got Environmental clearance in May this year).

Still, I doubt population will be below 3 lakhs. If so, Aymanam and Thiruvarppu too can be included.

And we have some SSC Kerala forumers who judge the importance of a place based on population.:ohno:

Apart from this, Ettumanoor, Erattupetta and Kanjirapally can be converted into municipalities.

Van Heusen Opens Fourth Outlet In Kottayam! :banana:


India’s leading brands – Louis Philippe and Van Heusen are now available in Kottayam with the launch of their exclusive large format stores in the city.

Mr. Jacob John, Brand Head, Louis Philippe “Our strategy is to come closer to our consumers. We realise that Kottayam holds a significant number of consumers who are loyal to Louis Philippe. Going forward, we will continue to deliver innovative solutions in apparel and accessories that are on par with global standards”.
Van Heusen in Kottayam boasts of the largest range of suits exquisitely crafted to meet every occasion. Says Mr. Ajay Ramachandran, Brand Head, Van Heusen, “Van Heusen occupies a special place in the hearts of its consumers in Kottayam. This is reflected through the successful launch of our fourth store in the city. This 4000 sq feet store will house merchandise for both men and women for the first time in the city. Our ability to understand our consumer’s psyche and deliver solutions at the right time and right place has made Van Heusen a hugely successful brand in Kottayam”.




Source (http://www.adityabirlanuvo.net/media/press_releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=e2/VkSF+DRE=)

:banana: I think the new one is on KK Road. I am surprised that a town the size of Kottayam has such demand for top brands like these :).

Kottayam Pattanam has details about the recently opened other outlet here (http://www.kottayampattanam.com/louis-philippe-van-heusen-showroom-kottayam/). This ones near Vadavathoor

Van Heusen Opens Fourth Outlet In Kottayam! :banana:



Source (http://www.adityabirlanuvo.net/media/press_releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=e2/VkSF+DRE=)

:banana: I think the new one is on KK Road. I am surprised that a town the size of Kottayam has such demand for top brands like these :).

Kottayam Pattanam has details about the recently opened other outlet here (http://www.kottayampattanam.com/louis-philippe-van-heusen-showroom-kottayam/). This ones near Vadavathoor

Yes. That's indeed a great news. The one at Kalathipady is the factory outlet and the one that was opened yesterday is their exclusive store. :banana:

Pictures from Kottayam. Taken while I was there in May.

Viksanam muradicha Kottayam Town Centre!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/5818321007_77305df9b0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/5818323667_f045da280c_b.jpgr

Pallom, where I and our SaKrishna went looking for a special thing :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/5818326701_88252f9e90_b.jpg

This is a part of the Vembanad lake slowly being consumed by weeds. Very sad sight :(
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/5818330023_65e2558d1e_b.jpg

Guess who?? :) Nammude Krishna, vere aaru!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/5818333769_fc63122646_b.jpg

The 200 year old Pallom Lighthouse. Probably the only lakeside lighthouse in Kerala or even India?
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5238/5818902514_7480d85f96_b.jpg

This rare gem is now under a total state of neglect by the government. Thank god It was made by the British and its still standing.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/5818903574_8b72def4bd_b.jpg

One more :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/5818337749_c50540c3b2_b.jpg

^^

:applause:

I'm 24. But still look like a kid.Right? :lol:

Rahul Bhai, I should have taken your photo too, standing beside the light house.

It was a proud moment for me to have stood next to this wonderful piece of Architecture made by the Britisher - Colonel Munroe, in the year 1813.

BTW, The authorities should take steps to protect the lake and the lighthouse.:ohno:

You and Navjyoth are the only SSC Kerala forumers whom I've met. Would like to meet most of us. That would be a great experience.
I met Navjyoth @ GRE coaching centre. We were batch mates @ TIME, Ravipuram, Ernakulam. :cheers:

Pictures from Kottayam. Taken while I was there in May.

Viksanam muradicha Kottayam Town Centre!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/5818321007_77305df9b0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/5818323667_f045da280c_b.jpgr

Pallom, where I and our SaKrishna went looking for a special thing :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/5818326701_88252f9e90_b.jpg

This is a part of the Vembanad lake slowly being consumed by weeds. Very sad sight :(
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/5818330023_65e2558d1e_b.jpg

Guess who?? :) Nammude Krishna, vere aaru!

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The 200 year old Pallom Lighthouse. Probably the only lakeside lighthouse in Kerala or even India?
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This rare gem is now under a total state of neglect by the government. Thank god It was made by the British and its still standing.

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One more :)

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:applause:good effort Rahul and Krishna. You have tried to vindicate the bad state of our monuments. It is true, this kind of monuments still exist, due to the quality of construction . It is the duty of Government and people to keep this kind of monuments.

Urban agglomerations of Kottayam and Changanassery. Urban areas are marked in yellow.
http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/5404/10kottayamc.jpg

Population of Kottayam UA will be approximately 3.5 lakhs and Changassery UA will be 1 lakh plus.

Urban agglomerations of Kottayam and Changanassery. Urban areas are marked in yellow.
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Population of Kottayam UA will be approximately 3.5 lakhs and Changassery UA will be 1 lakh plus.

Thanks for the Map Asleshetta.

BTW, I've traveled through some of the newly formed million plus UA. I didn't feel any urbanity throughout. Most have some small shops in Between. May be here and there one factory or some institutions etc. and all those villages got included in the UA. :nuts:

If that's the case, Kurichy, can be added to Kottayam and Changanacherry UA will merge with Kottayam UA. Similarly Mutholy and Arunapuram and Pala will come under UA. Kumarakom too can be added. In the east, upto Pampady can be added. And in the north, all those places from Kottayam to Thalayolaparmbu and upto Vaikom can be added so that Kottayam too can become a million+ UA, I suppose. It will also become eligible to come under JNNURM.:banana:

Except Kochi, Trivandrum and Kozhikode, nothing gives the feeling of a 10 million plus UA.

Urban is a way of living. It is not based on the number of shops. Census does not count shops at all. In rural areas agriculture is the main source of income. In urban areas secondary and tertiary sectors provide more income. That is the criterion. The same criterion is used throughout the country.

Please read

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kottayam/news/987089-local_news-Kottayam-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9F%E0%B4%AF%E0%B4%82.html

Urban is a way of living. It is not based on the number of shops. Census does not count shops at all. In rural areas agriculture is the main source of income. In urban areas secondary and tertiary sectors provide more income. That is the criterion. The same criterion is used throughout the country.

That criterion is laughable. BTW, I can't believe the sudden jump to 15 lakh population of certain UA.

Please read

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/kottayam/news/987089-local_news-Kottayam-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9F%E0%B4%AF%E0%B4%82.html

Hopeless. :ohno:

That criterion is laughable. BTW, I can't believe the sudden jump to 15 lakh population of certain UA.

Rural area means agricultural areas and urban means industrial and commercial area. That is common sense. There are similar criterion all over the world.

All UAs have such sudden jumps. Kochi UA had just 5 lakh population in 1981. That is just the corporation and 2-3 census towns. In 1991 it became 12 lakhs. All UAs grows by 5 lakhs, 10 lakh or 15 lakh. In 1991 Surat UA had just 15 lakh population which was just near to Kochi. In 2001 it grew to 30 lakhs. 10 years is not so sudden.

Master plan for development of Kottayam Medical College: Chandy

The State government would come up with a master plan for the comprehensive development of the Kottayam Government Medical College, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion of the high level review meeting called by the Chief Minister for the purpose of looking into the problems faced by the college and hospital, Mr Chandy said the project would be entrusted to an appropriate agency.

His government was committed to implementing the various development projects, including those which have already been taken up, in a time-bound manner, Mr. Chandy said. In addition to the Chief Minister; Finance Minister K.M. Mani; Revenue Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan; Health Minister Adoor Prakash; Jose K. Mani, MP; K. Suresh Kurup, MLA; and former MLA from Ettumanur, Thomas Chazhikkadan were present.

The trauma care centre which has remained closed because of the lack of relevant staff, would be opened with immediate effect, Mr Chandy said. The new gynaecology department building, which remained closed on account of the lack of power connection would also be opened soon.

Steps would be taken to provide electricity temporarily with immediate effect. Meanwhile, the funds for setting up a new transformer, as a permanent solution, would be found from the hospital development funds.

The Chief Minister promised a special package for the development of the cardio-thoracic department and the Finance Minister promised to take the issue as a special case for extending financial aid.

The demands of the nephrology department would also be treated favourably so that 12 more dialysis machines could be put into service. Facilities would be provided for taking up more kidney transplants in the hospital.

The Health Secretary was asked to take up the issue of construction of a new sewage plant for the medical college and hospital. The construction of a new casualty block would be taken up with NABARD aid.

Mr. Chandy said the issue of lack of faculty members and other staff would be taken up with the Public Service Commission and also the government would come up with a policy decision on the matter.

According to the Chief Minister, the short-term measures decided in the meeting would be implemented in a time-bound manner. The principal would coordinate with the Minister and the Health Secretary if any problems cropped up, he said.

According to him, the proposed master plan, once submitted, would be placed before the people's representatives for their opinion. The plan would be finalised only with their concurrence, he said.




Source (http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/12/stories/2011061257750300.htm)

The main Third Place Outlet at Kottayam, Opposite Manorama. The other outlet is at Kanjikuzhy.

Open fro 8 am till 11:30 pm.


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Pala roads to be made one way

KOTTAYAM: Finance Minister and local MLA K.M. Mani has announced traffic reforms to find a lasting solution to the road congestion in Pala town.

The meeting of police and other department officials, chaired by the Minister on Saturday, to review the reforms in the town decided to introduce one way traffic in two of the major roads in the town. As per the decision, Pala main road which runs through the heart of the town and the River View road which runs parallel to the Main road and the Meenachil river, will be made one way.

The meeting decided to set up a committee consisting of Pala Municipal Chairman Kuriakose Kadavan, the Joint RTO, Pala Circle Inspector, and representatives of Revenue and Public Works departments to oversee the changes being made in the vehicular movement through these roads.

Land acquisition

The Minister asked the District Collector to expedite the land acquisition process for development of Kurisupalli Junction, Pala-Ramapuram road up to Mundupaalam and the Parallel Road. The meeting was informed that the survey for the project has been completed. The displaced persons would be provided with a comprehensive relief package, he said. According to him, the police department has agreed to provide the service of 25 Home Guards to man the major junctions in the town. It has also been decided to take up awareness campaign for drivers of various vehicles.

A monitoring committee has been formed for the implementation of the reforms. Jose K. Mani, MP; Pala Municipal Chairman Kuriakose Kadavan; District Collector Mini Antony; Superintendent of Police A. Akbar; Pala Sub-Collector Keshavendra Kumar and others participated in the meeting.


The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/12/stories/2011061258270300.htm)

Aruvikkuzhi waterfall has been included in UDF Govt.'s 100 days programme

The waterfall is located 18 Kms east of Kottayam Town

Cost of project is estimated at 49 Lakhs

The project envisages facilities such as Hanging bridge, coffee shop, walk way, Children's play area, rain shelter etc.


Source: Mathrubhumi

http://item.slide.com/r/1/41/i/KHpoDdum5z_YW2TAEC78NA7EHaAEFWF7/

Hope this place won't become another victim of plastic menace.

:banana:


Kollad Kalathilkadavu Tank and river side beautification project is a project to be implemented jointly by Kottayam Municipality and 'Voice of Nature' as part of the Clean green City Project.

Revenue Minister and Kottayam MLA Shri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the work on the project on 19th.


Sketch of the proposed Kalathilkadavu Tank and river side beautification project
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Source: Manorama

One of my dreams coming true. Kottayam Town requires more such places for recreation.

It's such an awesome place, on the banks of Kodoor river, to unwind.

And thank you Moncy for bringing this to my attention.:cheers:

State to constitute Vembanad authority :banana:

Eco-development authority will initiate measures to regenerate lake
Rs.10 crore allocated for preliminary works

Special purpose vehicle for Kochi Metro

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to establish the Vembanad Eco-development Authority towards implementation of a project for restoration and regeneration of Vembanadu Lake.

The authority would be in charge of the project promised by Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh during his visit here early this week.

The Cabinet entrusted the Departments of Environment, Water Resources, and Health to examine various aspects of the project and the scope for implementation of the programme. The Union Minister had sanctioned Rs.10 crore for preliminary works related to the project. He had also promised to put up the project for external assistance amounting to $ 20 m (Rs.90 crore).

Mr. Chandy said that Mr. Jairam Ramesh had conceded several long-standing demands of the State. Many of them were pending for the past five years.

Kochi Metro

The Chief Minister said that a special purpose vehicle, Kochi Metro Limited, would be formed for implementation of the Kochi Metro Rail Project.

The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/16/stories/2011061656630400.htm)

Hope this Govt. lasts its full 5 year term. Kottayam district felt the absence of ministers who are aware of its requirements during the tenure of previous LDF Govt.

Kodimatha-Changanacherry part of MC Road to be 4 laned
The height of the road from Kodimatha to Chingavanam will be increased and drainage failities will be installed.
The road will be separated by median and lamp postd will be installed along the median.
Kottayam MLA and Revenue Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has directed the officials to include the development of this road in INKEL's project.
Land was already acquired at Kodimatha, Manipuzha and Nattakom for road widening.


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Source: Manorama

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Source: Mathrubhumi

From Kodimatha to Manipuzha, 45 metres is readily available. Govt. should take steps to make MC Road 4 laned atleast upto Pattithanam.
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Kottyam bypass in states 100 DAYS program

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=193741

Kottyam bypass in states 100 DAYS program

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=193741

Thank you bro for posting this. Hope this will be the first step to make Kottayam Congestion free.

BTW, Ayarkunnam bypass and Kuropada bypass in the district, too have been included in the 100 days programme.

Kottayam | Friday, Jun 17 2011 IST

Information Minister Ambika Soni at a meeting held in Delhi, has agreed to set up the south zone centre of the IIMC at Kottayam. An assurance in that regard was given by the minister to MP Jose K Mani at a meeting held at Delhi yesterday.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is one of the premier institutes for training, teaching and research in mass communication. It was set up in 1965 on the recommendation of a team of mass communication specialists from UNESCO and the Ford foundation. Late Indira Gandhi, the then Information and Broadcasting Minister formally inaugurated the institute on August 17, 1965 in Delhi. Its first branch was inaugurated in 1993 at Dhankanal in Orissa. Kottayam centre will be the second branch of the IIMC, he said.
The previous LDF government had sabotaged the centre by not allotting land at Kottayam. Even though former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan had given instruction for allotting land for the centre at Kottayam, it was sabotaged later.
Now the present UDF government had given green signal for allotting land for the centre at Kottayam on the basis of Jose K Manis request to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and state Information Minister K C Joseph. IIMC centre would be a milestone in the history of media of Kottayam, Jose K Mani said in a statement here yesterday.


LINK (http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-8931.html)

Well done MP. :cheers:

The old district handbook of Kottayam still mentions about IIMC in Kottayam. Hope that is clear.

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (I.I.M.C.), a Central
Government Institution with its head quarters in New Delhi has opened
its second branch at Kottayam. The site of the branch is at Vadavathoor,
3km. away from Kottayam town. I.I.M.C. is engaged in improving professional knowledge and technical skill of the personnel working in various media, Information and Publication Departments of the Government
and Public sector undertakings.
http://www.old.kerala.gov.in/district_handbook/Kottayam.pdf

^^

:banana:

Finally!! I hope they do not delay the project any further now.

LINK (http://www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-8931.html)

Well done MP. :cheers:

The old district handbook of Kottayam still mentions about IIMC in Kottayam. Hope that is clear.


http://www.old.kerala.gov.in/district_handbook/Kottayam.pdf

Really ? I can't believe this.. OTHU PIDICHAL MALAYUM PORUM - Congrts M P JOSE K MANI

http://mangalam.com/index.php?page=detail&nid=436740&lang=malayalam

Really ? I can't believe this.. OTHU PIDICHAL MALAYUM PORUM - Congrts M P JOSE K MANI

http://mangalam.com/index.php?page=detail&nid=436740&lang=malayalam

I think that is a great news for Kottayam. Kottayam is back with a bang just as Sai.

I think that is a great news for Kottayam. Kottayam is back with a bang just as Sai.

Thank you. I hope the proposed EFLU campus in Kollam will become a reality soon.:cheers:

Kottayam really deserved the IIMC as Kottayam is the land of letters and media.......

Good job JKM....

And good to c a flurry of project proposals for Kottayam

Virtual Tour
Asset Homes' Picaso Palette at Kottayam

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Kottayam really deserved the IIMC as Kottayam is the land of letters and media.......

Good job JKM....

And good to c a flurry of project proposals for Kottayam

Yes Navjyoth, Kudos to Jose.K.Mani MP for IIMC and only God knows how many of those proposals will see day light. Classic examples is IIMC's case. It was a long 17 year wait.

Virtual Tour
Asset Homes' Picaso Palette at Kottayam

D51lhCYInFA

Looks Good

Small, but looks nice. So I thought of posting it here.

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Castle Homes (http://castlehomes.in)

Small, but looks nice. So I thought of posting it here.

http://item.slide.com/r/1/282/i/xu3c91Hz0D8KLglzzEqQorFYZeETEjWt/

Castle Homes (http://castlehomes.in)
I am not a big supporter of these kinds of low rise apartments. But this is something different. I like it.

I am not a big supporter of these kinds of low rise apartments. But this is something different. I like it.

Same here. Actually, almost everyone in SSC Kerala like to see more highrise apartments.

But still a good number of people prefer to live in low/mid rise aprtments/independent villas, especially middle aged and aged people.

The south Indian centre of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication will be in Kottayam.

The government of Kerala has agreed to sanction land to start the institute, which is equivalent in status to the IITs and IIMs, and this will definitely be a shot in the arm for the land of letters.

“A decision has been reached in this regard that the Kerala government will grant land for the construction of the institute. We have informed the Centre of this in writing. We have also specially mentioned that, we can only give land for the institute, and other facilities should be taken care of by the Centre. With the Centre giving nod to this project, a long-drawn dream of Kerala is going to be realised,” said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy to DC.

The Chief Minister gave credit to Kottayam MP Jose K. Mani whose efforts he said were vital in getting sanction to the institute. Meanwhile, Jose K. Mani, said that it is after his persistent efforts that the institute was granted the permission by Central Minister Ambika Soni.

The IIMC, the pioneer among the media institutes in the country, has a centre each in New Delhi and Den Kanal in Orissa.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/kochi/iimc-centre-come-land-letters-728
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Kottayam has something more to cheer

Kottayam based Manorama School of Communications (Mascom) is ranked by Outlook as top 9 Media/Communication school in the country. Mascom is the only school from Kerala to be ranked in Media/Communication center.
:banana::banana::banana:

Kottayam has something more to cheer

Kottayam based Manorama School of Communications (Mascom) is ranked by Outlook as top 9 Media/Communication school in the country. Mascom is the only school from Kerala to be ranked in Media/Communication center.
:banana::banana::banana:

That's something great to celebrate. :cheers:

TOI has plans to launch an edition from Kottayam. Hope newspapers like Hindu too will follow suite. But TOI should definitely improve their content quality if they really want to stay in the market. If they think that by concentrating more on 'page 3' type of news will help them woo young readers, they are wrong.

^^Ofcourse this is a good news for Kottayam. Kottayam deserves it
:cheers::banana::banana::banana:.

Karikkineth Silks to open Kottayam Showroom
Karikkineth silks will open new showrooms in Kollam, Kottayam & Kochi.

Mathrubhumi (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/business/news_articles/story-194821.html)

Karikkineth Silks to open Kottayam Showroom

Thanks for posting. I searched for the news, in vain, under the 'Vanijyam' section.

'KR Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts' to be included in the 100 days programmme of the UDF Govt.

http://item.slide.com/r/1/233/i/krBJKW-y1z_hrBUES65AXLJrMu395A10/

Yes Navjyoth, Kudos to Jose.K.Mani MP for IIMC and only God knows how many of those proposals will see day light. Classic examples is IIMC's case. It was a long 17 year wait.

Krishna, Is it this IIMC planned to shift to Kollam earlier?

Krishna, Is it this IIMC planned to shift to Kollam earlier?

Yes. It's the same IIMC. It was already sanctioned for Kottayam in 1994 and foundation stone was laid in 1995. A small office was built to supervise the functioning of the campus. But the Central Govt. later decided to cancel the decision to open Kottayam campus. The project was revived in 2009 when Jose.K.Mani got elected as the MP. :)

NORKA attestation centre in KOTTAYAM

Link

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=110539

Hi all,
I am a new member in this group who is loves his birth place. I am also immensely proud of all the things for which Kottayam is known for.
Like everyone here expessed, even I feel Kottayam had been ignored over the recent past and the authorities has failed to utilize its huge NRI, planter rich population, who are slowly migrating to the neighboring Kochi and investing there. I know a lot of people who has money from abroad or the plantations (easy money) willing to invest but has no options in here. We have failed to think of Kottayam as a close suburb of Kochi without losing its natural charisma. This is because our mind also is as narrow as the road to Kochi. We need to develop it.
We should develop it as a tourism hub. The mobility hub is a big step. The Chertala road shud be widened and should ultimately become the fastest access to Kochi. The two sides of the road can be investment options (strictly no manufacturing) IF there are any land available. Thus it can be clubbed as tourism\ investment corridor.
This is the ideal time with all the below factors,
1) Chief minister from the district. (Dynamic personality)
2) Kottayam MLA and Revenue minister (No need to worry land formalities)
3) Finance Minister (Money!!!)
4) Kottayam MP (who has already shown his ability)
5) Favorable center govt, state govt.
6) Municipality, State, Center all run by the same party.
7) Majority of the MLAs from the same party and Kottayam always supported them.
8) Already a media, tourism, political stronghold.
9) The ideal tourism location with backwater on one side and highlands on the other which can be promoted.
10) Huge NRI-Planter population in the Idukki-KTM-Pattanamthitta belt.
11) Proximity to Kochi.

Hence, I dont think there were any other time, it was all favorable like this. Please add if there is anything else. Only challenge is to bring development without ecological inbalance. I have already mailed the CM, MP through their official websites, but as expected i didnt get a reply, but I hope they realize this favorable situation. And they should not worry about any criticism from others for any favorable decisions since they just can do it by promoting their constituencies. OR they can do it by accepting the already existing proposals from the MP. If not, show others the situation of the Kottayam- Kumarakom road for its ignorance over the years.. Who on earth can believe a world famous tourism hub could be connected so miserably..
I would request the members to find means to atleast make the CM or the Ministers understand these favorable situation now. I know they know it but sometimes people wont realize some things... But I am hugely overwhelmed by the huge array of new projects initiated by the present government and the MP. The last government almost maligned Kottayam.

Hi all,
I am a new member in this group who is loves his birth place. I am also immensely proud of all the things for which Kottayam is known for.
Like everyone here expessed, even I feel Kottayam had been ignored over the recent past and the authorities has failed to utilize its huge NRI, planter rich population, who are slowly migrating to the neighboring Kochi and investing there. I know a lot of people who has money from abroad or the plantations (easy money) willing to invest but has no options in here. We have failed to think of Kottayam as a close suburb of Kochi without losing its natural charisma. This is because our mind also is as narrow as the road to Kochi. We need to develop it.
We should develop it as a tourism hub. The mobility hub is a big step. The Chertala road shud be widened and should ultimately become the fastest access to Kochi. The two sides of the road can be investment options (strictly no manufacturing) IF there are any land available. Thus it can be clubbed as tourism\ investment corridor.
This is the ideal time with all the below factors,
1) Chief minister from the district. (Dynamic personality)
2) Kottayam MLA and Revenue minister (No need to worry land formalities)
3) Finance Minister (Money!!!)
4) Kottayam MP (who has already shown his ability)
5) Favorable center govt, state govt.
6) Municipality, State, Center all run by the same party.
7) Majority of the MLAs from the same party and Kottayam always supported them.
8) Already a media, tourism, political stronghold.
9) The ideal tourism location with backwater on one side and highlands on the other which can be promoted.
10) Huge NRI-Planter population in the Idukki-KTM-Pattanamthitta belt.
11) Proximity to Kochi.

Hence, I dont think there were any other time, it was all favorable like this. Please add if there is anything else. Only challenge is to bring development without ecological inbalance. I have already mailed the CM, MP through their official websites, but as expected i didnt get a reply, but I hope they realize this favorable situation. And they should not worry about any criticism from others for any favorable decisions since they just can do it by promoting their constituencies. OR they can do it by accepting the already existing proposals from the MP. If not, show others the situation of the Kottayam- Kumarakom road for its ignorance over the years.. Who on earth can believe a world famous tourism hub could be connected so miserably..
I would request the members to find means to atleast make the CM or the Ministers understand these favorable situation now. I know they know it but sometimes people wont realize some things... But I am hugely overwhelmed by the huge array of new projects initiated by the present government and the MP. The last government almost maligned Kottayam.

Welcome aboard buddy. I fully agree with your views. This is the last chance for our district towards development. Whichever front comes next time, whether UDF/LDF, Kottayam won't be having the same favourable condition which it enjoys now. Hope this Govt. will complete its full term and we'll get our due share in development. :)

Thats correct, but I was thinking whether we can formulate a set of proposals (need not be very specific but some ideas) and present it to the govt. Initially we can post it in their websites and later find new ways to project it.. We just have 5 years to fulfill our dreams (hopefully)..

How about turning this into a strong vocal active force for Kottayam (may be like an Kottayam based group for Kottayam? For that we need to start meeting up... Sorry if you find this a stupid thing from a new joinee. But this is my dream.

Instead of just being in this forum why cant we be strong active registered organisation? We all are for a common goal, our strong love for the place can make us come together.. I have no doubt abt it, otherwise we would not have been here..

Hi all,
I am a new member in this group who is loves his birth place. I am also immensely proud of all the things for which Kottayam is known for.
Like everyone here expessed, even I feel Kottayam had been ignored over the recent past and the authorities has failed to utilize its huge NRI, planter rich population, who are slowly migrating to the neighboring Kochi and investing there. I know a lot of people who has money from abroad or the plantations (easy money) willing to invest but has no options in here. We have failed to think of Kottayam as a close suburb of Kochi without losing its natural charisma. This is because our mind also is as narrow as the road to Kochi. We need to develop it.
We should develop it as a tourism hub. The mobility hub is a big step. The Chertala road shud be widened and should ultimately become the fastest access to Kochi. The two sides of the road can be investment options (strictly no manufacturing) IF there are any land available. Thus it can be clubbed as tourism\ investment corridor.
This is the ideal time with all the below factors,
1) Chief minister from the district. (Dynamic personality)
2) Kottayam MLA and Revenue minister (No need to worry land formalities)
3) Finance Minister (Money!!!)
4) Kottayam MP (who has already shown his ability)
5) Favorable center govt, state govt.
6) Municipality, State, Center all run by the same party.
7) Majority of the MLAs from the same party and Kottayam always supported them.
8) Already a media, tourism, political stronghold.
9) The ideal tourism location with backwater on one side and highlands on the other which can be promoted.
10) Huge NRI-Planter population in the Idukki-KTM-Pattanamthitta belt.
11) Proximity to Kochi.

Hence, I dont think there were any other time, it was all favorable like this. Please add if there is anything else. Only challenge is to bring development without ecological inbalance. I have already mailed the CM, MP through their official websites, but as expected i didnt get a reply, but I hope they realize this favorable situation. And they should not worry about any criticism from others for any favorable decisions since they just can do it by promoting their constituencies. OR they can do it by accepting the already existing proposals from the MP. If not, show others the situation of the Kottayam- Kumarakom road for its ignorance over the years.. Who on earth can believe a world famous tourism hub could be connected so miserably..
I would request the members to find means to atleast make the CM or the Ministers understand these favorable situation now. I know they know it but sometimes people wont realize some things... But I am hugely overwhelmed by the huge array of new projects initiated by the present government and the MP. The last government almost maligned Kottayam.

:) Welcome to COTYAM thread. Kottayathano thamasam ? I also have send many mails. Dont worry , you will get reply . All are aware of this favorable situation ..As you said they know it but ----------------:bash::bash:

Njan Chingavanam karananu... Working in Bangalore, now in Shanghai, China till July end..

Thats correct, but I was thinking whether we can formulate a set of proposals (need not be very specific but some ideas) and present it to the govt. Initially we can post it in their websites and later find new ways to project it.. We just have 5 years to fulfill our dreams (hopefully)..

How about turning this into a strong vocal active force for Kottayam (may be like an Kottayam based group for Kottayam? For that we need to start meeting up... Sorry if you find this a stupid thing from a new joinee. But this is my dream.

Instead of just being in this forum why cant we be strong active registered organisation? We all are for a common goal, our strong love for the place can make us come together.. I have no doubt abt it, otherwise we would not have been here..

Please check your PM.

Jose.K.Mani MP has submitted memorandum to HRD minister Kapil Sibal and state Govt. regarding the establishment of IIIT in Kottayam district.
Suitable land is available at two places in the district

http://item.slide.com/r/1/51/i/IoXqN_Kj7j82WSv_vvzgLLf5QjRWFYpM/
Source: Manorama

Our MP is trying sincerely for the development of our district. Hope his efforts won't go in vain. There's a dearth of quality educational institutes in Kottayam district and hope IIMC, IIIT and Film institute will compensate that.

The state Govt. plans to set up an IT project on the land of the closed down TECIL factory
http://item.slide.com/r/1/128/i/i5tWZxKZ7T_HyWBlKHjU-Kbmz1uFAt1k/

Source: Manorama

Previous LDF Govt. failed to reopen the factory and rejected the proposals to set up IT park/Medical college on TECIL land.

This is great... Suddenly some relief for our place... Really appreciate the Jose K Mani, Oommen Chandy and Thiruvachoor...

Tecil is just walkable distance from my house.. If this becomes a reality I will come back to my home place and settle there even for a small company... So a personal wish too..

The scoundrel Kodiyeri is trying to lure SJD to join back LDF. Why on earth is he doing this? So that he can become CM/home minister and erase all the pending cases against his son? so that he can make bomb inside police stations? so that he can protect the Kiliroor case VIPs?

If this Govt. falls fown, forget about Kottayam development. This is the last chance for us. Hereafter, no Govt. will care for Kottayam district. Oh God....
No matter whatever our MP tries to do, all those projects will get hijacked if LDF comes again.....:bash::bash:

If this government goes then that will be the end of it.. The LDF and Achuthanandan were virtually sleeping and did something here and there over the last 5 years. They had not even utilized any central funds... The party of the masses turned a deaf eye to moolampilly, Chengara and other common people's agitations..
Last 2-3 months IceCream, Edamalayar cases almosst brought them back to power and Achutanandan somehow regained his Women's christ image though he betrayed the Kiliroor family.... The lottery case also played a part... I am not blaming LDF alone, its a shame on our politically educated people too who wishfully forgot the Kilirror case, santiago martin - Deshabhimani cases, Munnar flop story when they heard new masala stories about Icecream. They will switch the TV channels when they hear any Development activity now, but will listen to any scandel hpwever old it is.. And IceCream is still gourmet for their toungue.. Unfortunately, one masala again by "Rauf" is enough for this govt to come down..

SFI is back and in a destructive mode forgetting that it was their government who forgot to give the merit list to the Sashraya management... Where were they over the last 5 years... I was feeling a sense of urgency in all the development activities now. See how many issues they could solve in the last 30 days.. There was real ray of hope for Kottayam too...

I am greatly surprised at the fact the same party which was in power are leading protest against the same admission pattern they had over the past 5 years...

I dont want to be more political here, but by being apolitical, i would say, this if happens will affect Kottayam's and Kerala's development.
Now they will try all means to bring this govt because the this govt is moving so fast than they can comprehend..

It gives me sleepless nights that an IIIT, Mobility hub, ring roads, IIMC, Kochi metro, possibly smart city, the hospital reforms in KTM, Kuttanad, Idukki, new Alappuzha health, Sabarimala packages, Police reforms, and all other projects can simply be sabotaged by a dirty, filthy masala by Rauf or a Rajeena in the future. LDF will try that too..

If this government goes then that will be the end of it.. The LDF and Achuthanandan were virtually sleeping and did something here and there over the last 5 years. They had not even utilized any central funds... The party of the masses turned a deaf eye to moolampilly, Chengara and other common people's agitations..
Last 2-3 months IceCream, Edamalayar cases almosst brought them back to power and Achutanandan somehow regained his Women's christ image though he betrayed the Kiliroor family.... The lottery case also played a part... I am not blaming LDF alone, its a shame on our politically educated people too who wishfully forgot the Kilirror case, santiago martin - Deshabhimani cases, Munnar flop story when they heard new masala stories about Icecream. They will switch the TV channels when they hear any Development activity now, but will listen to any scandel hpwever old it is.. And IceCream is still gourmet for their toungue.. Unfortunately, one masala again by "Rauf" is enough for this govt to come down..

SFI is back and in a destructive mode forgetting that it was their government who forgot to give the merit list to the Sashraya management... Where were they over the last 5 years... I was feeling a sense of urgency in all the development activities now. See how many issues they could solve in the last 30 days.. There was real ray of hope for Kottayam too...

I am greatly surprised at the fact the same party which was in power are leading protest against the same admission pattern they had over the past 5 years...

I dont want to be more political here, but by being apolitical, i would say, this if happens will affect Kottayam's and Kerala's development.
Now they will try all means to bring this govt because the this govt is moving so fast than they can comprehend..

It gives me sleepless nights that an IIIT, Mobility hub, ring roads, IIMC, Kochi metro, possibly smart city, the hospital reforms in KTM, Kuttanad, Idukki, new Alappuzha health, Sabarimala packages, Police reforms, and all other projects can simply be sabotaged by a dirty, filthy masala by Rauf or a Rajeena in the future. LDF will try that too..
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Rightly said man.....people are more interested in dirty politics...and not development oriened at all.....If LDF had given due attention to our district, I'd ve supported them too...Even though Kottayam is generally pro-UDF, It had supported LDF too at times. In 2006, before the KC merger, the figures were 5-5.

But the previous Govt. did not even consider Kottayam as a part of the state.

Now that this Govt. has started doing something good for our district, these sort of bad news (for our district) have started coming up, which is against the original stance of LDF that they won't try to disturb this Govt.
Better quit SSC forever if this Govt. goes down....:ohno: :bash::bash:

KOTTAYAM: Not long after securing a regional centre of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Kottayam seems to be exploiting its potential of being an education hub.

The prospects of establishing a centre of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in the district appear bright.
Jose K. Mani, MP, had held discussion with Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal, according to a statement issued by the MP's office here on Sunday.

Proposals had been submitted to the Central and State governments, the statement said. A detailed framework was forwarded to the Centre by the State government on May 26.

Two sites

Two plots of land had been identified in the district for the setting up of the institute. The first phase of the project would cost around Rs.128 crore.

The project would create greater self-sufficiency by ensuring maximum utilisation of opportunities in the field of education, the statement said.

Likely courses

A variety of subjects like Cognitive Informatics, Social Informatics and New Media, Sports Informatics, Mechatronics and Entertainment Informatics, and Legal Studies and Forensic Informatics could be offered at the institute, Mr. Mani said.


The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/27/stories/2011062754890700.htm)

News reaffirmed. I just wish the IIT in Kerala in future is in Kottayam... I hope all these will not play a spoilspot for that... Since IIM is in Malabar, let IIT be here and the place is the land of letters... Let that name be real..

It is unfortunate that we had wait this long to get two decent educational institutions here irrespective of its popular belief to be the land of letters and education.. I dont know what was happening.

News reaffirmed. I just wish the IIT in Kerala in future is in Kottayam... I hope all these will not play a spoilspot for that... Since IIM is in Malabar, let IIT be here and the place is the land of letters... Let that name be real..

It is unfortunate that we had wait this long to get two decent educational institutions here irrespective of its popular belief to be the land of letters and education.. I dont know what was happening.

There will be lot of complaints. Just because we failed to 'hype' our 'backwardness', are we not eligible for projects like these? People of Malabar used to generalise the development of Kochi and Trivandrum as the development of South Kerala.

They should know that Malabar is better off in many things - like state's, first, most prestigious institutes like IIM and NIT. Even, Kochi is yet to have such institutes. Kochi is devoid of good roads. Even, Kochi and Trivandrum should get the attention they deserve. Similarly Calicut being another important disitrict, it should get what it deserves. Similarly, other places like Kottayam, Thrissur, Kannur, Kollam etc.

I am not siding with any place. But I support genuine cases.

For each and everyhting, they used to rant 'for the lack of development'.

Just because Kumarakom got some wide publicity, they used to complain on even that. But still many people don't know that kumarakom is in Kottayam district. And what benefit the district HQs has got despite the proximity to this 'world famous' tourist spot. The district HQ is connected to Kumarakom by a very bad road, and only recently the road work started.

What has Kumarakom benefitted from tourism? Inspite of those few resorts? Pollution, encroachment etc. And drinking water is still a distant dream for the local people at Kumarakom and western parts of the district.

What about the bad roads in the district HQs?

What about the railway line through Central Travancore? Only God knows when the doubling will get completed,while in Malabar, the doubling is almost complete and electrification is underway and may be completed in a year or two.

Still, they complain when it comes to development.

True.. Doubling will take ages. What happened to,

1) KSTP project - By the time it is done, the requirement will increase.
2) Kottayam eco project - How can it just end like that? No section of the peope, media is digging up what happened to it? IS it because it was announced by Vajapayee.. Then atleast rename it and bring it back.. Arent people aware that the effect of such a project is much bigger than Icecream?
3) Doubling of railway tracks - How can a major project like this move at such a snail's pace. What was the government doing to resolve all the legal issues. If a court takes 5 years to resolve a case, is it the case that the authorities wait till then. Havent they heard of out of the court settlements, withdrawal of cases etc? ISnt there one single authority to coordinate all these? It started when i was doing my engineering. Will it complete before its real requirement becomes more than 4-5 lines?
4) MG road in Kottayam - We have a potentially good road in MG road which could have been developed. It could have been a shopping center if properly planned and developed with international facilities.. That is exactly the reason why all the textile shops\jewellery shops has to be in the city center, because there is no other option for the town to develop. It is really saddening that our authorities has no foresightedness.. Instead of growing and utilizing our potential we neglected it and fouled it with a fish market.
5) Kodimatha bus stand - Again an example of the public's tolerance of mess and its addiction to filthy lifestyle. We have the opportunity to make this a transport hub but noone cares as long as their interest is safeguarded.
6) Kottayam - Kumarakom road - Internationally acclaimed place, but we still are happy with petty patch works on the road. If this cannot be developed y no alternatives?
7) Vembanad lake- Waste yard of the people. If this was in a different country they would have made it a next wonder and the most beautiful place on earth. Once this lake extincts all the sahithya, samskarika, paristhithi people can conduct seminars on it and new dirty buddhi jeevis can thrive... They will ultimately blame it on tourism.
8) Tecil - I am writing this because this is close to my house. We wasted the potential of good land base that could be used in the last 11 years.. The union was still fighting even though the other employees have already moved to other jobs.. I have heard from the existing factory huge amounts of equipment were stolen in the last 11 years.. Why is there always a fight for unions rights than for social development? Why was there no major effort to resolve this?

There are still in-numerous issues.. I have never noticed that a single elected representative failed in their election because of any of these issues.. With no hard feelings to a good personality, our always smiling previous MP, Suresh Kurup was 3 times MP from KTM, by just allocating some petty lakhs for some school's computer and for repairing the Govt school's during rainy season. I am yet to find a single major achievement by him... Not just to balance, V N Vasavan was a dynamic leader who inculcated confidence in the Kottayamites.. I wanted him to continue but happy that Thiruvanchoor is not bad either. But V N Vasavan has done a lot for Kottayam.

The people has to change their attitude and should find real issues than to find their caste identity.. I wont tolerate a person from my caste to be a MLA or a minister and do nothing for the place and let him win the next time.. People has to grow up and start to think about real issues.. These are my views and forgive me for using strong words.,.

^^

You've exactly my thoughts buddy. Only if our people had realized these issues...:ohno:

Idea's 3G services now come to Kottayam

Idea users in Kottayam will now enjoy Video Conferencing, Video on Demand, Mobile TV, IdeaMall, and high-speed Internet on 3G
Idea has already added over 2 lakh 3G subscribers in Kerala within 3 months of launch
Idea has been continuously enhancing 3G coverage across the state by adding sites every day
Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator and the No. 1 network in Kerala, has now launched its ‘Gold Standard’ 3G services in Kottayam. In addition to Kochi, Calicut, Trichur, Palghat, Kannur, Malapuram, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Trivandrum and Nedumangad, Idea’s much awaited 3G services will now be available in Kottayam.

Local citizens, business communities in Kerala, and domestic and international travelers to destination like Kottayam can now avail Idea’s 3G services to connect with the world of faster Internet, Video Conferencing, Mobile TV, IdeaMall Application Store, besides many other infotainment services.

Idea’s 3G services which commenced in the state three months ago, is now available in 12 major towns. The services will reach over 1,215 small towns in Kerala by the end of FY12. The company has been receiving an overwhelming response from its subscribers and has already added over 2 lakh 3G subscribers across Kerala.
Speaking about the 3G expansion in the circle, Mr. Ramakrishna B, COO – Kerala, Idea Cellular, said: “We are happy to flag off the Gold Standard 3G services in Kottayam. Idea has constantly endeavored to empower the people of Kerala by making mobile services available across the state of Kerala. Idea subscribers will get an opportunity to experience high-end data services such as Video Conferencing, Idea Mall Application Store, Mobile TV, Video on Demand, and high-speed Internet Browsing with ease and convenience of use at affordable rates. Mobile users can also get experiential tour of our 3G services at special ‘Experience Kiosks’ in select My Idea stores.”

Source (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ideas-3g-services-now-come-to-kottayam/440580/)

Ring roads and bypasses for kottayam.

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=9573166&district=Kottayam&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@

Ring roads and bypasses for kottayam.

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=9573166&district=Kottayam&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@

Welcome to SSC. :cheers:

http://item.slide.com/r/1/9/i/0ML-Syzg0T-WMAYItbVJYhoxx_5Yv4yC/

Source: Manorama

If the railway bridge at Muttambalam had a little more height, boating would have been possible towards west too, i.e towards the proposed Mobility hub at Kodimatha and beyond. Anyways, that was quick. Hope the beautification too will get completed in a time bound manner.

Hope, this initiative would be helpful in conserving Kodoor river, especially in the eastern areas - Parakakkal Kadavu, Puthupally, Panachikkad etc. (Pilgrim tourism by boat. :D )

PS: Since I live outside the town, some news in the town does not find space in the paper which I recieve. Thanks Moncy, once again for bringing this to my attention. :)

Pic source: KCC Homes (http://kcchomes.in)

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View from City Heights :cool:
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View from City Heights :cool:
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http://item.slide.com/r/1/246/i/SJ3fH4P8sz-v-cAUDTe0Dbf9lvPHe57R/

Beautiful!! Imagine if they develop this stretch, Kottayam will have a nice hangout place for the wekends!

Beautiful!! Imagine if they develop this stretch, Kottayam will have a nice hangout place for the wekends!

That's the 'proposed' site of the 'proposed' mobility hub. And earlier, Municipality had some plans like to develop an Artificial beach in Kodimatha. :lol:

Municipal authorities feel that lack of good places for recreation in the town is the reason why many people go to 'Bars'.:lol:

I think those wetlands can be converted into a lagoon, by linking with the Kodoor river to develop and inland marina, for boats and small water crafts, as part of the Mobility hub. :D

Today there was some news in Manorama on one Jacob Mannothra from Peroor , Kottayam settled in NewZealand who has become a successful businessman in there with Pine trees.. He exports pine tree wood to India especially Gujarat. He is talking to Rubco for trade with Kerala too..
There are a lot of NRIs in Kottayam who are super rich and willing to invest. Just wish there was a common NRI platform for Kottayam too like the ones in thiruvalla... The elected Kottayam represenatatives must promote such intiatives.. Things would have been much easier then..

I dont mind some of the Kottayam's beautiful landscape (private land, high ranges if it grows there and if feasible) to be owned by this Jacob Mannothra, grow pine trees and exported to Kandla port (to where he exports currently from NZ) through our Kottayam port.. This is just to mention that there are lots of options for growth and investment without manufacturing and other polluting options.. This is a case where landscape is improved and is just an example (not for a feasibility study).

Also if someone knows, please let me know how is the bulk of our rubber traded out of the district for processing? Cant we use the Kottayam port if feasible?
Also, I wish such NRIs, NRKs, if they come back stay in Kottayam rather than buy a villa flat in Kochi and move there.. For this to happen we need more facilities in here for transport, recreation, hospitality, medical care.. Also we need better connectivity to the metros. This is very important..

Today there was some news in Manorama on one Jacob Mannothra from Peroor , Kottayam settled in NewZealand who has become a successful businessman in there with Pine trees.. He exports pine tree wood to India especially Gujarat. He is talking to Rubco for trade with Kerala too..
There are a lot of NRIs in Kottayam who are super rich and willing to invest. Just wish there was a common NRI platform for Kottayam too like the ones in thiruvalla... The elected Kottayam represenatatives must promote such intiatives.. Things would have been much easier then..

I dont mind some of the Kottayam's beautiful landscape (private land, high ranges if it grows there and if feasible) to be owned by this Jacob Mannothra, grow pine trees and exported to Kandla port (to where he exports currently from NZ) through our Kottayam port.. This is just to mention that there are lots of options for growth and investment without manufacturing and other polluting options.. This is a case where landscape is improved and is just an example (not for a feasibility study).

Also if someone knows, please let me know how is the bulk of our rubber traded out of the district for processing? Cant we use the Kottayam port if feasible?
Also, I wish such NRIs, NRKs, if they come back stay in Kottayam rather than buy a villa flat in Kochi and move there.. For this to happen we need more facilities in here for transport, recreation, hospitality, medical care.. Also we need better connectivity to the metros. This is very important..

Good Idea. Especially, Kottayam's geography better suits SMEs and plantations. There is good scope for spices based industries considering the proximity to idukki.

The first container exported from Kottayam (that too by road. I don't know any other continers were exported after that), were rubber mats manufactured from an industrial unit at the nearby Poovanthuruthu Industrial Area. Tenders were invited to develop various waterways in the district, in connection with the port, few months back.

If developed suitably, a good chunk of goods from Central Travancore can be exported through Kottayam port.

There were plans to set up a rubber park at Kidangoor. That was few years back. No news heard after that.

KINFRA has plans to set up an export promotion SEZ near Kottayam port. We'll wait and see whether that'll happen or not.

Welcome to SSC. :cheers:

Thanks Krishna, I appreciate your passion for Kottayam, keep it going. Yet another hope for a small airport in Kottayam.:banana:

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=9591214&district=Kottayam&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=9591204&district=Kottayam&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@

4.7 acre allotted for IIMC in Kottayam in Vijayapuram Panchyath.. Also the report says the previous state Govt tried to move it to Kollam.. Were they taking revenge for their less influence in KTM and being the center of some mass movements against them??
Which other place was eligible than the Land of Letters for Mass communication institute because of its contributions to media, literature and Journalism.. This means even the inherited natural advantages of KTM would not have helped if LDF was in power.....
PAthetic !!!

Anyways Good news now,

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=9591675&programId=1073753765&channelId=-1073751706&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=11

The change is already evident with the arrival of UDF. Had LDF continued for a few more years, Kottayam was doomed.

For most people in Kottayam, "development" seems to be construction f a few bridges and widening of roads. Thats what an entire generation has been used to.

Sad.

^^ Kottayam airport , Mobility hub , River view road , IIMC , IIT oh so many new projects .

KOTTAYAM - THE LAND OF PAPER PROJECTS

http://item.slide.com/r/1/9/i/0ML-Syzg0T-WMAYItbVJYhoxx_5Yv4yC/

Source: Manorama

If the railway bridge at Muttambalam had a little more height, boating would have been possible towards west too, i.e towards the proposed Mobility hub at Kodimatha and beyond. Anyways, that was quick. Hope the beautification too will get completed in a time bound manner.

Hope, this initiative would be helpful in conserving Kodoor river, especially in the eastern areas - Parakakkal Kadavu, Puthupally, Panachikkad etc. (Pilgrim tourism by boat. :D )

PS: Since I live outside the town, some news in the town does not find space in the paper which I recieve. Thanks Moncy, once again for bringing this to my attention. :)

Sai Krishna if there is no height for the railway bridge , how they managed to take the boat to kalathilkadavu ? that is the only river there .:nuts:

The change is already evident with the arrival of UDF. Had LDF continued for a few more years, Kottayam was doomed.

For most people in Kottayam, "development" seems to be construction f a few bridges and widening of roads. Thats what an entire generation has been used to.

Sad.

When I used to say that LDF was blocking Kottayam's development and UDF should come to power, some of the commie supporters used to say that that's because Kottayam does not have any minister, and we don't have any right to say that, because, our UDF leaders, during their earlier terms as ministers, failed to bring development to our district. Some people even went to the extend of saying that we should be satisfied with medical college and MG university while all other districts were getting newer projects apart from what they already have.

Now that this Govt. has started giving us the consideration that we deserve, I can understand that one Commie must have already started praying (well, do real commies pray?) that this Govt. should come down - the commie who tried to justify the hijacking of IIMC in the name of Oil Palm India and other craps like EMS housing project)

So, only when work on these projects start, we can keep our hopes alive. Until then, fellow Kottayamites, don't get mesmerized on hearing all these projects.

A Govt. change can make sure that these projects too get added on to the list of the numerous paper projects that we have.

Sai Krishna if there is no height for the railway bridge , how they managed to take the boat to kalathilkadavu ? that is the only river there .:nuts:

Oh my bad, that's something I did not think of. :D How did they manage to bring that boat to Kalathilkkadavu? By Truck or similar mode of transport?

Kalyan Silks start operation at kottayam on 10-th July 2011....@Manorama ads

Any news on Kottayam MFC and 2nd footover bridge? Have they come up with the design of the MFC?

Anyways, thanks to our MP, most of the stations in the district will be getting the much needed faclift, which would not have come at a better time.:cheers:

Today there is a news that IIMC land will be transferred to the Central govt.. I could not upload it.. Can someone plz do it..

- Land allocated in Vijayapuram panchayath.
- Initial investment of 52 crores.
- Will cater to Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Goa.:cheers:

Today there is a news that IIMC land will be transferred to the Central govt.. I could not upload it.. Can someone plz do it..

- Land allocated in Vijayapuram panchayath.
- Initial investment of 52 crores.
- Will cater to Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Goa.:cheers:

I'll do it. BTW, Orissa has its own IIMC.

Today there is a news that IIMC land will be transferred to the Central govt.. I could not upload it.. Can someone plz do it..

- Land allocated in Vijayapuram panchayath.
- Initial investment of 52 crores.
- Will cater to Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Goa.:cheers:

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Oops thats correct.. Bad memory..

Also let me know how to upload these news bits..

Oops thats correct.. Bad memory..

Also let me know how to upload these news bits..

To post a stored image, you should upload the image using image hosting sites like Tinypic/Slide/Imagshack.

Then, copy the image link and paste it in between

For posting news items, you should take the screen shot of them, using the 'PrtSc' button (print Screen Button) on the keyboard. Then Paste it into image editing softwares like MS Paint. Then save it. Bigger news items can be done part by part. Then upload it using any of the image hosting sites :)

Govt plans to generate power from African Payal ( Kula Vazha )
Project cost 28 Cr

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Source Deepika 30/6/2011

Kerala CM online,
http://www.keralacm.gov.in/

There is option to subit petition, track it, email CM and some humor too... I have read some had written that OC was the worst CM.. For me and lot of others he is the best and the dynamic... Now the time is 8 PM he is still in office and I have heard that he leaves office at 12...Anyways just thought of sharing this as he is a Kottayamite..

Govt plans to generate power from African Payal ( Kula Vazha )
Project cost 28 Cr

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/vazad.jpg/

Source Deepika 30/6/2011


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Vembanad regenerationproject on, says Chandy

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has stressed the need to implement projects which would regenerate the deteriorating condition of the water bodies in the State.

Laying the foundation stone for the bio-gas plant being constructed as part of the hyacinth disposal project of the Fisheries Department here on Saturday, Mr. Chandy said the project is being implemented as part of the Kuttanad Package and would go a long way in regenerating the water bodies in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts.

Degeneration of water bodies, including Vembanad lake in the taluks of Kuttanad, Vaikom, Kottayam, Ambalappuzha, Kanayannur and Cherthala owing to the incursion of hyacinth has to be stopped so that the Vembanad ecosystem could be regenerated, he said. A Rs. 100-crore project for Vemabanad regeneration is already on, he said.

The State has received Rs. 10 crore for the feasibility study and project formation for the purpose. In addition, a $40-million (Rs.90 crore) World Bank aid was also in the offing for the purpose, he said.

Even as inland water tourism has emerged as a major revenue earner for the State, house boats have become a major source of pollution of the lake.

One of the focus areas would be waste management for the tourism industry in Vembanad lake, he said.

Mr. Chandy said the local bodies had a key role to play in this endeavour as ecological projects could be implemented effectively only with popular support.

Speaking on the occasion, local MLA and Minister for Revenue Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan said the Kuttanad Package should be made to benefit the people of Upper Kuttanad area. One of the basic needs was drinking water shortage and the funds from the Kuttanad Package could be used for the purpose, he said.

K.P. Mohanan, Minister for Agriculture, gave away the financial assistance to those who suffered crop losses in the recent monsoon rain.

The government has already distributed 191 tonnes of seed to paddy farmers so far, Mr Mohanan said. The Minister inaugurated the website of the Agriculture Technology Mission Agency (ATMA) on the occasion.

Kottayam Municipal Chairman Sunny Kalloor presided over the function.


The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2155313.ece)

Thazhthangady Heritage Zone (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/Explore_thazhathangady/index.html)

1000+ year old Thazhthangady Juma Masjid (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/Thazhathangadi_JumaMasjid/index.html)

Kottayam Valiyapalli Church (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/kottayamvaliyapalli/index.html)

Kottayam Cheriyapalli Church (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/Kottayam_Cheriyapally/index.html)

Puthenangadi Kurishupalli (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/Kurishupally_Kottayam/index.html)

Thaliyil Sree Mahadeva Temple (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/Thaliyil_Maha_Siva_Temple/index.html)

Parappadom Devi Temple (http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/Parappadam_DeviTemple/index.html)

Other attractions in the region include - Thirumala Venkiteshwara Temple, Tattumkal Dharma Shastha Temple, Kummanam Elamkavu Devi Temple etc.

If only Marthanda Varma had not destroyed the fort and the palace of the Erstwhile Thekkumkoor Kingdom....:ohno: :cry:

Thekkumkoor Kings used to rule from inside the fort (Kottakkakku Akam) That's how the name Kottayam originated.

^^

Excellent Krishna. Excellent.

^^:cheers1::lovethem:

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Excellent Krishna. Excellent.

Thanks Jayadevetta, and all credits go to p4Panorama. Tazhathangady is a potential heritage zone as there are numerous heritage structures in less than 1KM radius and the place is less than 5Kms from Kottayam Town Centre.

I still wonder why the previous LDF Govt. did not include Thazhathangady in the Spice Heritage Tourism Circuit. If included, enough fund can be made available for the restoration of Thaliyil Temple (Thalikkotta) and other heritage structures, and the recreation of the old fort, whose remnants can still be seen there.

Moreover, Thazhthangady used to be a thriving river port, where Arabs used to have trade relations with the Thekkumkoor Kingdom.

An insight into the history of this area, from Wikipedia:

Overview

Aymanam means 'the land of five forests'. Ay in Tamil is five and Vanam in Sanskrit is forest. Kummanam means 'the horrible forest'. Ku in Sanskrit means worst and Vanam is forest.

Thazhathangadi is an ancient river port in Kummanam. Thazhathe in Malayalam language means 'lower down' and angadi is 'market'.

Spice traders from pre islamic Arabia settled in this river port.

Portuguese traders built houses here on the banks of River Meenachil and a Church dedicated to Saint George.

Thaliyil Kotta near Thazhathangadi was the seat of Thekkumkoor kings. Thali was an administratiove division and kotta means fort. King Marthanda Varma annexed Thekkumkoor to Travancore. Vedipurackal is the place where Thekkumkoor kings kept gunpowder. Vanchiyathu is the place where Thekkumkoor kings kept royal canoes. There are houses still bearing these names in Thazhathangadi.

Thazathangadi hosts a Boat race or Vallam Kali in August/September every year during festival of Onam. This boat race began about one hundred years ago.

Elamkavu Kaali temple is in Kummanam.

Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, third oldest mosques in India is more than 1000 years old locates beside Meenachil river. It is famous for its richness of architecture, wood carvings and the beauty.

Vedipurackal Vaidyar was ayurvedic doctor of Thekkumkoor kings. Kummanam Govindapilla was a poet who wrote an epic poem on the kings of Travancore, was a member of Sri Moolam Sahithya Sabha. Moothedath Gopala Pilla, Vakkil Ponnattu Kurian, and Valavillil Ramakrishnapilla were advoctes. Kummanam Govindapanicker and Maliekkal Kunjachan were the deliverers of aksharaslkam.

Vazhakkattu is one of the prominent house in Kummanam.

The breezes of Meenachil river whispers through the palm fringed shores of Kummanam.and also the birth place of kummanam rajasekharan.famous hindu leader

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

A meeting called by the Revenue Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on Saturday has called for steps to ease the traffic congestion at the temple town of Ettumanur. Top on the agenda would be the development of the Old Main Central (MC) Road which would be made a parallel route to divert the traffic from Parolickal junction without entering Ettumanur

The meeting also decided to look into the possibility of linking the KSRTC and private bus stations in the town so that the number of entrances to these bus stations could be brought down to just two, from the four now.

The meeting also asked the concerned authorities to implement ‘no-parking zone' from the Ettumanur Sreemahadevar Temple to the KSRTC Bus station. It has been decided to demolish the buildings on the properties which have already been handed over to the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP).

The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2157483.ece)

Dear friends

Please send your valuable suggestions for kottayam's development thru following link.

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Dear friends

Please send your valuable suggestions for kottayam's development thru following link.

http://www.josekmani.in/contact-us/

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The 100+ year old Kacherikkadavu Boat Jetty, which is in ruins now, will be renovated and converted into a historical museum.
The canal which is choked with hyacinths will be made navigable.
Different types of boats will be displayed at the museum.
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) is preparing the project report.


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4 Acre land transferred for IIMC
Will start functioning during this year

Source Deepika

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Saw the showrom. It's huge. They've shifted from their temporary facility, which is now functioning as Nissan's 1S centre. :)

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:bash::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

M.A.Baby is again and again creating problems on IIMC. He is saying that it is because of his efforts, Central Govt. sanctioned IIMC to Kerala, whereas the truth is IIMC Kottayam centre was revived by Jose.K.Mani and M.A.Baby tried to hijack it.

Kollam is getting various prestigious educational institutes like ESI Medical college, English and Foreign Language University off-campus centre and science city.

Also, numerous educational institutes under state Govt. were started during the previous Government's term as M.A.Baby hailed from Kollam - like Fashion Technology Institute, Institute of Management, Art and craft institute etc. whereas nothing of that sort was started in Kottayam. Moreover, Kollam also saw major developoments in various sectors under the previous Govt.

Also, he's giving reasons like Kollam is backward in education sector.

Why he is doing this? Because in previous ministry Kottayam had not even a single full-term minister and nobody protested the attempt to hijack IIMC except our MP because it was due to our MP's sincere efforts that IIMC-Kottayam centre again got revived .

If so, why didn't he try to hijack projects of Malabar(NIFT, Central University, ALigarh University) or Trivandrum (IIST, IISER) or other places? Because, he knew that it is not possible and would be dangerous whereas if Kottayam's project is hijacked, nobody will be there to protest.

He himself is to be blamed for giving false promises/hopes to the people of Kollam on IIMC. :bash:

Also, he is intelligently trying to create problems in UDF by involving even UDF representatives from Kollam.

M.A.Baby is a No:1 liar. :bash::bash::bash::bash:

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PS: Please Kollamites, as I've told before, this is not a Kottayam vs Kollam issue. Pleas don't take it like that.

He has to first explain why it was moved from to Kottayam in the first place.. IF no progress was made on the center, they had to make the same initiatives they had done for the center after moving from Kottayam.. CPM and M A Baby are the biggest propagandists..

The same way they let the students fight and get hit on the streets on the self financing institutes though they were the major culprits and starting an emotional hijacking on the media, they are playing games here too... ISnt Kottayam in Kerala??? IF they dont like the place dont contest elections from here and then ignore us..

This is like a thief snatching something and then crying for it when it was given back to the right person.. Sick of these people..

He has to first explain why it was moved from to Kottayam in the first place.. IF no progress was made on the center, they had to make the same initiatives they had done for the center after moving from Kottayam.. CPM and M A Baby are the biggest propagandists..

The same way they let the students fight and get hit on the streets on the self financing institutes though they were the major culprits and starting an emotional hijacking on the media, they are playing games here too... ISnt Kottayam in Kerala??? IF they dont like the place dont contest elections from here and then ignore us..

This is like a thief snatching something and then crying for it when it was given back to the right person.. Sick of these people..

Rightly said mate. Those rascals need to be taught a lesson. Better they resign from Ettumanoor and Vaikom constituencies too rather playing dirty politics to fool the people of Kottayam district

Kochi, July 6:

The Kochi-based Asset Homes will invest about Rs 250 crore for its nine new projects in various parts of the State as part of expanding its network across Kerala.

Mr K.A. Mohammed Saleem, Managing Director, Asset Homes, said at a press conference that the company plans to enter new markets by launching residential projects at Kannur, Kottayam, Thrissur and Kozhikode. With this move the company, who has already established itself in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, will widen its network across the State, he said.

He said Asset Homes will launch five premium residential projects in sought-after locations of Kochi. These include a wide range of luxury apartments at Aluva, Palarivattom, Cheranalloor, Pallimukku, Jawahar Nagar and a villa project at Kalamassery. The company recently ventured into Kottayam with its project — Picasso' Palette at Devalokam. In addition, it will launch its second project in Kanjikuzhy. :cheers:

Asset Homes will foray into Kannur, Thrissur and Kozhikode market within the next few months. Besides this, it plans to move to bigger markets like Bangalore and Chennai, he added.

Mr K. Sunil Kumar, Director, said Asset Homes has completed and delivered 23 projects in a short span of 46 months since its inception. Over the years, the company has become trusted a one for on time delivery and valued for customer care which has become the hallmark of its operations. Our 24th project, Asset Ipulse near Infopark, will be inaugurated on July 23 by the State Excise Minister, Mr K Babu.

“The company recently bagged the International Property Award 2011 at Shanghai, China, for the waterfront residential project — Casa Grande in Thevara. We are the first and only builder in Kerala to be bestowed with this prestigious international honour,” Mr Anil Varma K, Director, Asset Homes, said.

The Hindu Business Line (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article2200922.ece)

Kottayam-Vaikom Canal (KV Canal) will be developed and beautified
Amount will be allocated in this year's budget


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M.A.Baby is misleading others too, including Kollam MP and creating a problem in UDF.

Even Kollamites say that P.Kurup is an utter failure as MP. And he did not do anything for Kollam and now he wants Kottayam's IIMC, without much effort.

Why should a project that was sanctioned to Kottayam by our MP's efforts be allowed to hijack it to another place, that too, a project that was revived after 17 long years? Now, I fear that we will also lose IIIT too, to some other place in the name of 'non existent' backwardness.

Same place/region, which already has more than one prestigious Central Govt. institutes/Academies like NIT and IIM or IIST and IISER or ESI Medical college, Science city, EFLU or Aligarh university or NIFT, Naval Academy, Coast guard Academy etc. will also get/can have more such institutes. No end to greed, right? :bash::bash::bash::bash:

I'd like to know what Arun_PR has to say on the drama now being played by M.A.Baby/LDF on IIMC.

Money allocated for Mobility hub, Tourism hub, Ring Roads, ByePass in Ayarkunnam... Details follows..

Money allocated for Mobility hub, Tourism hub, Ring Roads, ByePass in Ayarkunnam... Details follows..

Good. What relief, after Thomas Issac's last 5 years budgets....

ആലപ്പുഴ, കോട്ടയം, തൃശൂര്* മെഡിക്കല്* കോളജുകളുടെ വികസനത്തിന് 44 കോടി
44 crores for Medical Colleges including Kottayam
കോട്ടയം കോടിമതയില്* മൊബിലിറ്റി ഹബ് സ്ഥാപിക്കും
Mobility Hub at Kottayam
പുതിയ നാല് മെഡിക്കല്* കോളജുകള്*
കാസര്*കോട്. ഇടുക്കി, പത്തനംതിട്ട, മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലകളിലായിരിക്കുമിത്
New Medical colleges at Idukki, Pathanamthitta

ഭരണങ്ങാനം വികസന അതോറിറ്റിക്ക് 25 ലക്ഷം
25 lakh for one of Kottayam rural developement authority

സീറോ വേസ്റ്റ് ശബരിമല പദ്ധതിയുടെ പ്രാരംഭ പ്രവര്*ത്തനത്തിന് 5 കോടി
5 crores to Sabarimala infrastructure

എരുമേലി ടൗണ്*ഷിപ്പിന് രണ്ട് കോടി
2 crores for Erumeli township

ഹരിപ്പാട്, കട്ടപ്പന, കൊടുങ്ങല്ലൂര്* എന്നിവടങ്ങളില്* റവന്യു ടവര്*
Revenue tower at kattapana

വര്*ക്കല, കോട്ടയം, പാല, മഞ്ചേരി, മമ്പുറം എന്നിവടങ്ങളിലായിരിക്കും റിങ് റോഡ്
Ring rodas at Kottayam , Pala

ഹില്* ഹൈവേക്ക് അഞ്ച് കോടി
5 crores for Hill Highway

മലയാരോ വികസന പദ്ധതിക്ക് ആദ്യ ഘട്ടമായി അഞ്ച് കോടി
5 crores for Highrange

Still continued...budject 2011
- Mathrubhumi

Kottayam, Idukki and Pattanamthitta can celeberate this time !!!! :cheers:

Vol-2
ഇടുക്കിയിലെ അര്*ഹരായ കര്*ഷകര്*ക്ക് പട്ടയം - Pattyam for farmers of Idukki

പൂഞ്ഞാറില്* സ്*പോര്*ട്*സ് കോംപ്ലക്*സ് - Sports Complex at Poonjatt

ഇടുക്കിയില്* വോളിബോള്* അക്കാദമി - VolleyBall Academi at Idukki

കോട്ടയം ടൂറിസ്റ്റ് ഹൈവേക്ക് അഞ്ച് കോടി - Kottyam tourist Highway- 5 crore

MLAs have protested that the budget is Kottayam centric.. Even congress MLAa led by T N Prathapan complained to KPCC.

But I wish they understand the reality that most of the projects are road projects... I wish they see the state of roads in KTM... Mobility hub is a noble idea by the KTM MP... Others can also plan for such projects... And starting of medical colleges are no small investments...

Vizhinjam project - TVM.
Kannur airport, KSRTC malls and lots of projects.
Metro, Smart city, SeaPort - Airport etc - EKM.
Alappuzha will get lots of packages..
Kasargod also got lots of projects..

Kottayathe kurachu road nannakkunnathinao ival bahalam vackunnathu??? Even KSTP project is stopped as if to avoid KTM district... So KTM is getting something after loooooooong time... Thats it..

To make some people happy we can call Tourism highway as Cherthala - Kodimatha and not Kodimatha - Cherthala.. Or make it a oneway...:lol:

it is happy to see kottayan got some infra projects. The complaits are the regional party leader minister didn't considered kerala as a whole.

I feel there are lots of pjts.. Some congress MLAs has mentioned that Kochi is ignored.. I feel everyday there will be some project for Kochi. There are lots of multi-million Pjts already in the pipeline.. Kochi is the most pampered and rightly so..

New medical colleges are starting... When we think we can see that there are some new projects for Kottayam, but in my last 17 odd years when I closely watched Kerala budgets and governance, I have never seen a new road or major development in Kottayam.

I just want to feel proud of my place and don't want to myself see all my rich neighbors migrate to Kochi... I invite all these people to come to KTM on a busy day and see the traffic. This could be the only town with no ring roads or bye passes. If someone in the south has to go to medical college, EKM, or anywhere in the other parts of the district they have to cover the whole traffic in the town... So everyone please understand we are fed of being ignored and sad that noone understands it.

it is happy to see kottayan got some infra projects. The complaits are the regional party leader minister didn't considered kerala as a whole.

BTW, All the districts are getting big big projects. Just because this budget did not specifically mention much, why everyone is protesting?

Mani's budget is far better than Thomas Issac's budget, atleast he has considered big projects in districts like Kasaragod, Malappuram, Wayanad etc.

Moreover, this is the first time that Kottayam is getting the due consideration it deserves, since the formation of the state.

Whereas in the case of previous Govt., the three districts - Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki were totally ignored always. Why people are blowing issues out of proportions and saying this as a Kottayam/Central Travancore centred budget?

Whenever some central Govt. project was announced, none of the three districts - Ktm, Pta, and Idk were considered.

Moreover, M.A.baby even tried to hijack our IIMC and now creating controversies.

Also, those who have not seen Kottayam, I invite you. Kottayam has the worst roads among all district HQs.

I feel there are lots of pjts.. Some congress MLAs has mentioned that Kochi is ignored.. I feel everyday there will be some project for Kochi. There are lots of multi-million Pjts already in the pipeline.. Kochi is the most pampered and rightly so..

New medical colleges are starting... When we think we can see that there are some new projects for Kottayam, but in my last 17 odd years when I closely watched Kerala budgets and governance, I have never seen a new road or major development in Kottayam.

I just want to feel proud of my place and don't want to myself see all my rich neighbors migrate to Kochi... I invite all these people to come to KTM on a busy day and see the traffic. This could be the only town with no ring roads or bye passes. If someone in the south has to go to medical college, EKM, or anywhere in the other parts of the district they have to cover the whole traffic in the town... So everyone please understand we are fed of being ignored and sad that noone understands it.

Equally true!!!!

I believe, development of Kottayam, Pala, Thodupuzha is very important, as in near future, it will became satellite hubs for Kochi, just like what Thrissur. Perhaps, growth of South Eastern portions of Kochi and soon a development triangle will form

I feel Kottayam should get road projects! but does this budget offer projects to Kottayam city centre? Most of them are Pala oriented!

Kottayam had a very prominent role in the economic and cultural renaiisance in the state in the 60 s and 70 s .There was a time when the fashion of Kerala was guided by the Kottayam Achayans and Kochammas.But due to many factors especially political kottayam was sidelined.Now due to the same political factor,kottayam is getting its due importance because the cm,finance,revenue ministers are from ktm. Let the crying babies cry and let Kottayam make merry till the sunshine lasts.

I feel Kottayam should get road projects! but does this budget offer projects to Kottayam city centre? Most of them are Pala oriented!

Nope... Every part of Kottayam got this time.. He had to take in the recommendations by Thiruvanchoor, his own son, his party MLAs and the CM..
You can see that all these projects had come in manorama as being suggested by either of these people over the last one month..

Kottayam had a very prominent role in the economic and cultural renaiisance in the state in the 60 s and 70 s .There was a time when the fashion of Kerala was guided by the Kottayam Achayans and Kochammas.But due to many factors especially political kottayam was sidelined.Now due to the same political factor,kottayam is getting its due importance because the cm,finance,revenue ministers are from ktm. Let the crying babies cry and let Kottayam make merry till the sunshine lasts.

Agree... But it is still the same, though noone get a chance to realize it. I did my engineering in Rajagiri which was and is still is a fashion center. I had noticed that most of the rich and fashionable people there are either NRIs from KTM-Thiruvalla-Kozhenchery belt or the Achayans\Achayathis thriving on rubber... But most people will have a flat or a house in Kochi and because of our (Kottayam's) degrading image and because of their degraded mindset, they tend to be like to be identified as Kochiets (especially NRIs)... But Achayans, they thrive on the Kottayam image and they like to called so....

But the fact of the matter is Kochi's development is not stimulated by and Kochiet, it is by the migrants including the rich NRI, Achayans... And they start to settle there leaving Kottayam as their farm land and a place to keep their old grand parents.. But I feel the situation is slowly changing by the surge in apartment projects in Kottayam.

I feel Kottayam should get road projects! but does this budget offer projects to Kottayam city centre? Most of them are Pala oriented!

I feel every part of the district has got good consideration this time. For K.M.Mani, he took this opportunity to shut the mouths of all those people who used to say that he hasn't done anything for Pala in the last 40+years.

There were road projects in Kottayam in the last budget also. Some of them like Vaikom bypass, Ettumanoor-Chengannur bypass etc mentioned in last budget is missing this time.

Just because the name Kottayam and Pala is mentioned a few times Kottayamites are thinking Mani saar has done great things. Fact is that there were several road projects in last budget including those in Kottayam district. KM Mani dropped most of them and added some others. This time he was careful that the names likes Kottayam, Pala, Manjeri etc are heard repeatedly.

You people just got carried away when some MLAs called it a Kottayam budget. Other than the mobility hub there is nothing much to rejoice. All districts got more or less same number of road projects. That was the same case in previous budgets also.

There were road projects in Kottayam in the last budget also. Some of them like Vaikom bypass, Ettumanoor-Chengannur bypass etc mentioned in last budget is missing this time.

Just because the name Kottayam and Pala is mentioned a few times Kottayamites are thinking Mani saar has done great things. Fact is that there were several road projects in last budget including those in Kottayam district. KM Mani dropped most of them and added some others. This time he was careful that the names likes Kottayam, Pala, Manjeri etc are heard repeatedly.

You people just got carried away when some MLAs called it a Kottayam budget. Other than the mobility hub there is nothing much to rejoice. All districts got more or less same number of road projects. That was the same case in previous budgets also.

That is true. But all those were based on the presumption that Al barak would open soon and will lend 50000 crores for road development.

Most of the amount allocated in this budget, for Kottayam is for road development. Some roads were specifically mentioned, that's why the name of places in the district came up more frequently.

Infact, most of the other districts in Kerala had got better consideration than Kottayam in certain fields - in the form of Medical colleges, Kannur bus terminal, IGNOU centre in Kollam etc.

Still, people call it a Kottayam budget, especially LDF, to gain political mileage, without knowing the reality.

There were road projects in Kottayam in the last budget also. Some of them like Vaikom bypass, Ettumanoor-Chengannur bypass etc mentioned in last budget is missing this time.

Just because the name Kottayam and Pala is mentioned a few times Kottayamites are thinking Mani saar has done great things. Fact is that there were several road projects in last budget including those in Kottayam district. KM Mani dropped most of them and added some others. This time he was careful that the names likes Kottayam, Pala, Manjeri etc are heard repeatedly.

You people just got carried away when some MLAs called it a Kottayam budget. Other than the mobility hub there is nothing much to rejoice. All districts got more or less same number of road projects. That was the same case in previous budgets also.

Last budget there were no proposals for areas around KTM town????? Kottayam would be the only major town for which till date no ring road, byepass were suggested. Vaikom byepass came in last time because the MLA there is LDF.. At the same time Vaikom byepass should be there... Now again, we got carried away???? We got the right attention this time.. We can feel it from the due attention given to existing roads and new roads.. Also Kodmatha-Cherthala is a new venture... But even I feel other districts are also not ignored after reading news today.. It is just that mani also wants the people here hear KTM repeated in the budget..

Ok accepting your suggestion, we are not getting carried away, but at the same time we should also understand that it is the allegation raised against this budget.. If others can raise it against KTM, the same facotr shud make us happy too..

You people just got carried away when some MLAs called it a Kottayam budget. Other than the mobility hub there is nothing much to rejoice. All districts got more or less same number of road projects. That was the same case in previous budgets also.

There are many proposals for Kottayam Dist development , if we consider only Kottayam town, following proposals will definitely affect its development. This is 100 times better than last budject. Following projects with in town limit got fund allocation.

Ring roads in KTM town
Vattamood bridge near SH mount
Kottayam -Kumarakom- Cherthala highway
Mobility Hub at Kodimatha
Nehru stadium development
Ettumanoor - Manargadu by pass
T B junction - Nattakam 4 line road
Medical college development
Chingavanam - Kanjikuzhy road
Allummood - Chungom road
Railway over bridge - Kumaranallor
District Hospital development
Bridge - Erayil kadavu

This time Mani sir did a good job for KTM dist and town , No doubt about it

Moreover, sports development in the district has been due consideration, another sector where Kottayam district was totally ignored by the previous LDF Govt. :cheers:

BTW, Manorama claims that it had campaigned for Medical College in Malappuram, Moidu bridge in Kannur etc. and they feel happy to see those projects see daylight. Yes, I really appreciate that. :)

I've also seen Manorama's editorial on many projects from other districts, but not a single one of Kottayam. :nuts: :lol:

Manorama claims everything. Last time just before railway budget they got a leaked information that Nilambur passenger is going to be extended to Trivandrum. Just one week before railway budget manorama news started an extensive campaign interviewing local politicians, passengers, railway authorities etc. Manorama news reporters traveled from Nilambur to Shornur and back several times to interview passengers. And finally when the budget came out they claimed it happened because of their campaigns. :lol:

Manorama claims everything. Last time just before railway budget they got a leaked information that Nilambur passenger is going to be extended to Trivandrum. Just one week before railway budget manorama news started an extensive campaign interviewing local politicians, passengers, railway authorities etc. Manorama news reporters traveled from Nilambur to Shornur and back several times to interview passengers. And finally when the budget came out they claimed it happened because of their campaigns. :lol:

:lol:

There are many proposals for Kottayam Dist development , if we consider only Kottayam town, following proposals will definitely affect its development. This is 100 times better than last budject. Following projects with in town limit got fund allocation.

Ring roads in KTM town
Vattamood bridge near SH mount
Kottayam -Kumarakom- Cherthala highway
Mobility Hub at Kodimatha
Nehru stadium development
Ettumanoor - Manargadu by pass
T B junction - Nattakam 4 line road
Medical college development
Chingavanam - Kanjikuzhy road
Allummood - Chungom road
Railway over bridge - Kumaranallor
District Hospital development
Bridge - Erayil kadavu

This time Mani sir did a good job for KTM dist and town , No doubt about it

only if 20% of the total amount is allocated, work can be started. I'll be happy if, atleast Mobility Hub becomes a reality.

That is true. But all those were based on the presumption that Al barak would open soon and will lend 50000 crores for road development.

Most of the amount allocated in this budget, for Kottayam is for road development. Some roads were specifically mentioned, that's why the name of places in the district came up more frequently.

Infact, most of the other districts in Kerala had got better consideration than Kottayam in certain fields - in the form of Medical colleges, Kannur bus terminal, IGNOU centre in Kollam etc.

Still, people call it a Kottayam budget, especially LDF, to gain political mileage, without knowing the reality.


Krishna,

IGNOU Campus is never gonna come up in Kollam. It has been proposed on the site where the prev LDF Govt has proposed Premo pipe factory(In fact even an agreement has been reached with Hindustan Latex)... Shibu Baby John has ow called this project not viable.So there is deffinitely going to be stiff opposition esp from RSP Premachandran wing that his project got spurned..

Nothing is going to come there and more conflicts will definitely come in the days to follow....

Yes, Kottayam definitely got its deal in this budget but you can't justify the budget that it is not a Kottayam bdgt as even other UDF stronghold districts did not get a commensurate deal..

And for the bus terminal at Kannur i think it ws already sanctioned in an earlier budget and works are going on...

The whole media is interested only in sensationalism. The news in Asianet, IndiaVision (I dont get Manorama news from where I am currently in) discusses only on pradheshika asanthulithavastha about the budget.. Noone discussed about any good projects proposed in the budget..

Every news bulletin has only sensational news. Even on Wednesday, after cabinet meeting the actual decisions will be sidelined and most of the questions and news will be on some masala news they pick up and ask the CM.

Even during the elections, it was the media who actually turned all the focus into the masala news than on development.

SAD!!! They are worse than the politicians. :ohno:

Also, I hope all the projects given to KTM is started and finishes soon. If even a stone is left to kept at the right place, LDF will ensure everything is reverted if they come to power..

Krishna,

IGNOU Campus is never gonna come up in Kollam. It has been proposed on the site where the prev LDF Govt has proposed Premo pipe factory(In fact even an agreement has been reached with Hindustan Latex)... Shibu Baby John has ow called this project not viable.So there is deffinitely going to be stiff opposition esp from RSP Premachandran wing that his project got spurned..

Nothing is going to come there and more conflicts will definitely come in the days to follow....

Yes, Kottayam definitely got its deal in this budget but you can't justify the budget that it is not a Kottayam bdgt as even other UDF stronghold districts did not get a commensurate deal..

And for the bus terminal at Kannur i think it ws already sanctioned in an earlier budget and works are going on...

From political point of view, Ernakulam district did not get much consideration in this budget, inspite of UDF having a strong representation, I agree. But that does not mean there are reasons to worry. Kochi/Ekm, being one of the top three districts will always get attention. Various roads are being developed as part of the Metro Railway.

It is not in budget alone fund is allocated right?

projects like Metro is a sure thing. It'll get fund from centre as well.

Also, in last 5 -20 years, atleast some projects, including major road developments have come up/got nod/work going on, in almost all districts (ofcourse, not petty projects like what Kottayam used to get), either as a state Govt. project or from central assistance.

Reagrding IGNOU centre, if it does not come up due to NKP's protest, then who is to be blamed, certainly not the Govt. right?

Moreover, if not now, Kottayam is never going to get attention from any of the future governments, - especially projects like Mobility hub, meencahil river valley project. No one is sure about how long this Govt. will be in power. So, important projects of Kottayam can't be kept aside for the last budget.

It is because, if LDF is gonna come, it is a sure thing that they'll sabotage all the projects of Kottayam. This is true from past experience.
regarding IGNOU centre in Kollam, if that does not happen due to NKP's protest, it is not this Govt.'s problem, right?

Regarding Kannur bus terminal, this one had not been mentioned in any of the previous Government's budgets, if I am correct.

The whole media is interested only in sensationalism. The news in Asianet, IndiaVision (I dont get Manorama news from where I am currently in) discusses only on pradheshika asanthulithavastha about the budget.. Noone discussed about any good projects proposed in the budget..

Every news bulletin has only sensational news. Even on Wednesday, after cabinet meeting the actual decisions will be sidelined and most of the questions and news will be on some masala news they pick up and ask the CM.

Even during the elections, it was the media who actually turned all the focus into the masala news than on development.

SAD!!! They are worse than the politicians. :ohno:

Also, I hope all the projects given to KTM is started and finishes soon. If even a stone is left to kept at the right place, LDF will ensure everything is reverted if they come to power..

Where were all these media when the previous Govt. ignored the districts of Ktm, Pta and idukki in all its budgets?

Again, 5 0 clock news, I hear more questions raised and more opinions asked... I wish they dedicate their time on more productive news... Regarding KTM from now on, when others can get things any time, we will get it only in one term in 10 years... I hope Mani doesnt go back from any projects already given..

LDF has called for Harthal in Alappuzha against the budget. Was Alappuzha ignored in the budget. Kuttanad package is for them mostly. There are some roads allocated. K C Venugopal had got around 400 crore tourism package for Alappuzha 2 days before.. Also around 300 crore for Alappuzha byepass.. What Kottayam gets is much much smaller than all these...
The Kodimatha Cherthala highway proposed can take vehicles from Cherthala too.. It is not one way.. Alappuzha is not at all ignored.. This is political gimmick..

Also Benny Behanan - Presentation has to explain why he needs to steal from the 2-5 crore road projects when in Kochi when they have 2000 - 3000 crore projects proposed each month.. State budget is too small for Kochi. But please dont "Picha chattiyil kayiidan shramikkathe"..

I just hope someone calls a press conference and explain all these..

Also, I had heard in Manorama news some time ago, and again today in India Vision that Jose K Mani is considered as a Minister of State in the Center. I just pray that becomes a reality.

Again, 5 0 clock news, I hear more questions raised and more opinions asked... I wish they dedicate their time on more productive news... Regarding KTM from now on, when others can get things any time, we will get it only in one term in 10 years... I hope Mani doesnt go back from any projects already given..

LDF has called for Harthal in Alappuzha against the budget. Was Alappuzha ignored in the budget. Kuttanad package is for them mostly. There are some roads allocated. K C Venugopal had got around 400 crore tourism package for Alappuzha 2 days before.. Also around 300 crore for Alappuzha byepass.. What Kottayam gets is much much smaller than all these...
The Kodimatha Cherthala highway proposed can take vehicles from Cherthala too.. It is not one way.. Alappuzha is not at all ignored.. This is political gimmick..

Also Benny Behanan - Presentation has to explain why he needs to steal from the 2-5 crore road projects when in Kochi when they have 2000 - 3000 crore projects proposed each month.. State budget is too small for Kochi. But please dont "Picha chattiyil kayiidan shramikkathe"..

I just hope someone calls a press conference and explain all these..

Also, I had heard in Manorama news some time ago, and again today in India Vision that Jose K Mani is considered as a Minister of State in the Center. I just pray that becomes a reality.

Then there is a chance that LDF will call a strike in the state. ;)

Reagrding IGNOU centre, if it does not come up due to NKP's protest, then who is to be blamed, certainly not the Govt. right?

Moreover, if not now, Kottayam is never going to get attention from any of the future governments, - especially projects like Mobility hub, meencahil river valley project. No one is sure about how long this Govt. will be in power. So, important projects of Kottayam can't be kept aside for the last budget.

It is because, if LDF is gonna come, it is a sure thing that they'll sabotage all the projects of Kottayam. This is true from past experience.
regarding IGNOU centre in Kollam, if that does not happen due to NKP's protest, it is not this Govt.'s problem, right?

Regarding Kannur bus terminal, this one had not been mentioned in any of the previous Government's budgets, if I am correct.

Development and new projects should not be at the cost of alreadty proposed projects.

The plan to setup IGNOU campus at Chavara is nothing but a cheap political rivalry game to stunt an initiative by MK Premanchanddran who is the arch rival of Shibu baby John... The motive is evident and needs no explanation... Even an agreement had been struck with a company to start the work in 5 months.... No legitimacy in the proposal...

B]It is because, if LDF is gonna come, it is a sure thing that they'll sabotage all the projects of Kottayam[/B].

Exactly what this govt has done to rhe pipe factory now.... :bash::bash::bash:

Development and new projects should not be at the cost of alreadty proposed projects.
The plan to setup IGNOU campus at Chavara is not hing but a cheap political rivalry game to stunt an initiative by MK Premanchanddran who is the arch rival of Shibu baby John... The motive is evident and needs no explanation... Even an agreement had been struck with a company to start the work in 5 months.... No legitimacy in the proposal...

This is exactly what happened with Kottayam also, during the term of Achu's Govt.

BTW,This is only the first budget, right.

Many people want this to be the last budget of Mani or this Govt's.

Anyway, I'm sure, Mani's next budget (if this Govt. remains in power) won't be like this one, for all the criticism he had to face.

And remember, its the previous LDF Govt. that started the dirty game of parochialism. :bash:

And if Mani were to follow the budget of Thomas Issac, then Kottayam will not have got any worthwhile projects. Otherwise, he should have followed Issac's method of getting money from nowhere. (Because it was his last budget, he thought of borrowing a large sum of money from a yet to be opened bank.
And thank god, he announced a number of road projects for Kottayam too, in his last budget. nadakkathathu kondu Kottayathinum irikkatte kure padhathikal. :lol:)

Exactly what this govt has done to rhe pipe factory now.... :bash::bash::bash:

Pipe factory or IGNOU centre, let Shibu Baby John and NKP decide. Anyway, Kollam has ministers, this time too,know, unlike us, during the previous LDF Govt.'s rule. (except for Mons Joseph's short period).

^^ I do not intend to complain about The Govt showering projects in Kottayam. Kollam was at the receiving end during the ldf govt's tenure.

What frustrates me is that The proposal has simply open doors for fresh spite and conflicts and in the end nothing is going to materialise... We'll feel cheated.. What's wrong if a govt carries forward a project initiated by the prev govt?

And Kollam Port development(which was mooted by MV Raghavan during the prev UDF govt tenure) finds no mention in the budget....

Kollam has ministers but look what the minister has done by saying that a pipe factory at Chavara is never feasible///


Pls don't mistake me as an advocate of ldf but I hate cheap politics whichever be the party. This episode frustrates me... . Note that i'd criticized MAB's current stand on the IIMC.
I dont want to drag it on.....


Regards

^^ I do not intend to complain about The Govt showering projects in Kottayam. Kollam was at the receiving end during the ldf govt's tenure.

What frustrates me is that The proposal has simply open doors for fresh spite and conflicts and in the end nothing is going to materialise... We'll feel cheated.. What's wrong if a govt carries forward a project initiated by the prev govt?

And Kollam Port development(which was mooted by MV Raghavan during the prev UDF govt tenure) finds no mention in the budget....

Kollam has ministers but look what the minister has done by saying that a pipe factory at Chavara is never feasible///


Pls don't mistake me as an advocate of ldf but I hate cheap politics whichever be the party. This episode frustrates me... . Note that i'd criticized MAB's current stand on the IIMC.
I dont want to drag it on.....
Regards

No dear Navjyoth. After have seen all those news on 'Kottayam Budget' on channels and hearing people's criticism without knowing the reality, I really got irritated.

Very sorry if my words hurt you.

We are still good friends. :hug:

I don't think this Govt. will neglect the development of Kollam port and other ports in the state, from what I've understood from the various news quoting the words of ports minister K.Babu. :cheers:

Now KM Mani has turned every one against Kottayam. If Kottayam was avoided during LDF tenure he should have stood up at that time itself and demanded projects for his district. That is why he was sent to assembly as an MLA. Was he waiting for 5 years to become finance minister and take revenge?

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Now KM Mani has turned every one against Kottayam. If Kottayam was avoided during LDF tenure he should have stood up at that time itself and demanded projects for his district. That is why he was sent to assembly as an MLA. Was he waiting for 5 years to become finance minister and take revenge?

That is true. Mani and other UDF MLAs, had expressed their disatisfaction, but not publicly. I admit, that was a mistake.

But who cares, only 3 districts were neglected, while MLAs from 11 districts had no problem.

And why should MLAs from certain places need to beg always?

Moreover,the indiffirent attitude of previous Govt. towards Kottayam in the case of IIMC made it clear that LDF will remain hostile towards Kottayam always.

Central Travancore to benefit from revised budget

Mobility hub at Kodimatha; ring roads for Kottayam, Pala

After a long dry spell when its infrastructure needs were given insignificant consideration by decision makers, Central Travancore area in general and Kottayam district in particular, appears to have received mention in the alteration memorandum presented by Finance Minister K.M. Mani on Friday.
The most ambitious is the ‘mobility hub' proposed at Kodimatha where road, rail and water transport facilities would converge. The alteration budget also provides for the two ring roads, one for Kottayam town and the other for Pala.

In addition, development schemes for a host of bypass roads too found a place in the document. These include Ettumanur-Perumthuruthy bypass road, Oravackal-Kooraly road, Manimala-Karukachal road and Mundakkayam bypass.

The document also envisages a Bharananganam Development Authority while the Erumeli Township scheme will address the needs of the temple town. The budget also provides for a sub-treasury at Erumeli.

The health sector in the district too appears to have received a much-needed bolster. The document provides for a new casualty block at Kottayam Government Medical College Hospital, a super specialty hospital at the Bio Medical Research Institute at Thalapady and also commencement of work on K.R. Narayanan Memorial Hospital at Uzhavoor. The provision for government medical colleges at Idukki and Pathanamthitta has been longstanding demands.

In addition, several schemes proposed in the agriculture sector and assistance for the traditional sector too will benefit the district.

The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article2213309.ece)


Thomas Issac's budget 2011
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That is true. Mani and other UDF MLAs, had expressed their disatisfaction, but not publicly. I admit, that was a mistake.

But who cares, only 3 districts were neglected, while MLAs from 11 districts had no problem.

And why should MLAs from certain places need to beg always?

Moreover,the indiffirent attitude of previous Govt. towards Kottayam in the case of IIMC made it clear that LDF will remain hostile towards Kottayam always.

That is not begging. He and his party has the right to complain. They could have done campaigns and agitations to bring awareness among people. That would have forced LDF to consider Kottayam as well. If LDF didn't change then what he did now would have been justified.

MLAs represent their own constituency. They need not worry whether other districts are neglected. Each constituency is equally represented in assembly. If one district is neglected then surely those MLAs are to be blamed.

It's true that UDF and LDF have their places of interest. If IIMC was shifted from Kottayam last time we didn't see any protest from that place. See how LDF is reacting when the reverse is happening. Karayunna kunjine palullu.

That is not begging. He and his party has the right to complain. They could have done campaigns and agitations to bring awareness among people. That would have forced LDF to consider Kottayam as well. If LDF didn't change then what he did now would have been justified.

MLAs represent their own constituency. They need not worry whether other districts are neglected. Each constituency is equally represented in assembly. If one district is neglected then surely those MLAs are to be blamed.

It's true that UDF and LDF have their places of interest. If IIMC was shifted from Kottayam last time we didn't see any protest from that place. See how LDF is reacting when the reverse is happening. Karayunna kunjine palullu.

True. I hope Mani and others have learnt a big lesson, though very lately.

I dont understand what is going on.. Mani gave us good projects and we are happy about it.. He would have asked the govt then, how will we know. Everything need not be discussed in the media. One example was about the Meenachil river valley project on which Mani had repeatedly asked the govt but they told the pjt is nor feasible and told they will bring new one.. But they never.
Jose k mani was in touch with the govt for the IIMC and all.. But then, most people were sure they would not get even if they ask. If we start blaming them on such things then there are lots of things.. After all they r Indian politicians.. I am not saying Mani is the savior of KTM.

Regarding KTM thing, we just talked about the Development pjts we got. The whole fuss abt is in the media not in SSC. We are excited abt the pjts and y people (politicians,media) are so agitated when KTM gets something. Thats they get a chance to blame a section of the society and prove that UDF is aligned to that section of the society.. This is a dirty political game. We as responsible citizens should act responsibly..

Afterall, what KTM got is not 2000 crore metro railway.. We just got some road projects and some inner ring roads, some synthetic tracks etc when it is the only town which doesnt have one in the pipeline. KTM was not even considered for national games..Other districts atleast were getting some central projects, we had got nothing. Other districts atleast had NH development we got nothing.. No KSTP, no ring roads, no bye passes, no class universities, no national games.. We were just a group of people who can be stolen of off their money by all the jewellery, textile owners.. Now apartments are also coming. But if u see the roads in which these situate it will smaller than a village road in other districts..

If someone in the south of the town have heart attack, he will have to cover the whole traffic to be taken to any hospital in the north (all hospitas are there). To the west of the town is upper kuttanad and to the east is again busy town. Why till date noone ever thought of having a byepass to the town when even small towns elsewhere have them. We have the world famous Kumarakom with renowned resorts present. The road trip to Kumarakom itself is a adventurous with the road just as wide as a bus and with one side as river. The road trip in MC road is scary and the trip in KK road is equally adventurous. LAst week also one of my friend died in a bike accident in Kodimatha.
Noone protested when the KTM eco project was shelved.

We have some rubber estates and had useless political clout because of which everyone thought we are using it immensely.

And true I am not happy with the responsible KTM based organisations for not seeing this negligence till date. But i dont expect a harthal for that. I dont understand what is all the fuss about right now...

I know all the people in here are not against KTM and this is my agony against the media and the politicians. Since I have no other way out to show it, I just typed it, knowing there is no use.

Now regarding Kollam, I feel this Govt will show attention n this is just the first budget prepared in one month. Mani is already aware of KTMs demands and needs, and Jose K Mani also played a part. For other districts i feel the concerned ministers will take up new projects by understanding the demands and needs. Give them time. It is just one month.

What we might end up do is to overthrow this govt over petty issues without knowing that the best is yet to come. Who knows tomo they suggest a multi crore project tomo with the help of the center in Kollam.

And one major thing everyone missed is on the removal of the land limit for Kashuvandi.. This is surely going to help Kollam and solely Kollam.. Why is LDF against it???? They have all the kashuvandi thozhilalikal in their side and they want bulk of the cashewnuts to be imported for processing??? Beleive me this can revolutionise the kind of plantations done in Kollam.. LDF either is ignorant or want the existing system because of some political mileage they see.. Such things can have more prolonged impacts than some roads. See how KTM depend on rubber..

Also i feel IGNOU center is no small thing. Regarding pipe factory I dont know how important it is. If it is for KTM I would have liked to have an IGNOU center than a polluting pipe factory. Anyways peoples opinion differs...:)

^^

Well said. Better not to keep hopes alive on any project, including IIMC, IIIT and Mobility hub. :bash::bash::bash:

Uyyyo.. If IIIT also comes here even if it is thru our MPs efforts, then Kerala Harthaal sure.. Nammukk Kadalil sthapichalo, a floating one which can float from TVM to Kasargod and Vembanad lake too..

Oommen Chandy every saturday comes to Puthupally.. Hope they dont ask him to stop that because the petrol expense is Govts. :lol:

Note: All my agony is against the media and LDF after they called a harthal in Alappuzha. I would like to discuss on the projects as such than on what others think from now on. Which one will we pick up first?:chill::chill:

Note: All my agony is against the media and LDF after they called a harthal in Alappuzha. I would like to discuss on the projects as such than on what others think from now on. Which one will we pick up first?:chill::chill:

Most of the budject allocation were for ADISTHANA MEGALA / infrastructure development only. Industrial side it is a failure for kottayam . no allocation for Kottayam port, Electrochemical renovation , Travancore cement , Kozha IT park , Film institute in puthupally,An air strip in KTM or Kumarakaom

Anyway road development is good . but for the real kick off we need above projects development and facilities like small air port.

I hope in due time, non-budget allocations will be given. Since it is just one month since they had come in, lets hope that will happen.:)

I dont understand what is going on.. Mani gave us good projects and we are happy about it.. He would have asked the govt then, how will we know. Everything need not be discussed in the media. One example was about the Meenachil river valley project on which Mani had repeatedly asked the govt but they told the pjt is nor feasible and told they will bring new one.. But they never.

From today morning Asianet news is repeatedly showing an exclusive report against meenachil river valley project. They are saying it will dry up muvattupuzha river and thus will affect water supply in Kochi city.