Kozhikode/Calicut Projects-II [Archive] - Page 18

Aslesh

February 1st, 2011, 05:32 PM

Yea I know about calicut. I was replying to Vinod. He claimed it's longer in Calicut since it is a coastal city.

Also I don't think bypass length is directly proportional to development. In the case of Calicut this can also bypass two railway crossings. Since this bypass was proposed long before the construction of flyovers this could have been under serious consideration. And now for four laning they need not construct new flyovers.

Koyilandy bypass will start just 7 kms north of Vengalam. It will bypass two other railway crossings. Otherwise Koyilandy is a small town and does not need a long bypass of 11 km length.

Similarly Kannur bypass is 18 kms. It includes the length of existing chovva-nadal bypass meant for skipping two railway crossings.

Thalassery-Mahe bypass is also 18 kms long. The reason for the length is quite evident from the name. It bypasses two towns.

I think trivandrum bypass too have the same story. It can bypass trivandrum city as well as neyyattinkara town which is close to its south. Attingal town which a bit away in the north will have a separate bypass.

Rajcalicut

February 1st, 2011, 05:44 PM

Heard from sources that Satra Galleria plans to open next week. Any confirmation for this information ?

http://calicutweloveyou.blogspot.com/2010/08/satra-mall-multiplex-and-hotel-at.html

dinakar

February 1st, 2011, 06:16 PM

Beypore port all set to enter the big league

Port development and ancillary works to speed up development.

Developing a gateway:The Beypore port will shed it sleepy character with the development works on the anvil.

Finally, Beypore, which has the second biggest port after Kochi in the State, is getting its due. Development works estimated at about Rs.1,500 crore will be taken up in and around the area, once known for its maritime traditions, in the near future.

Already, the State government has set in motion the development process in a public-private partnership at an estimated cost of Rs.164 crore.

The Ports Department has invited global bids for constructing two 200-metre wharves and deepening the draught to 12 metres in a phased manner to allow vessels with tonnages up to 20,000 dwt (deadweight tonnes) call at the port.

The port now has only two 200-metre wharves and a draught of just four metres. It handles only barges and small vessels that ferries passengers from Lakshadweep and brings goods from States such as Gujarat, apart from handling petroleum products from Kochi Refineries Ltd.

Several projects aimed at rejuvenating the port have been in limbo for more than a decade. Now, the merger of the Beypore grama panchayat with the Kozhikode Corporation is expected to give the port a new lease of life and the surrounding region is poised for big growth in the real estate sector.

Recently, the State government inked a memorandum of understanding with the Lakshadweep Development Council for the construction of a dedicated berth at a cost of Rs.20 crore. The proposed 200-metre berth will be exclusively used by the passengers to and from the Union Territory. Previously, the Indian Coast Guard has sought provision for a 200-metre berth for its use at Beypore. This will be taken up later along with the overall development of the port.

Township

Another ambitious project is to develop a township within a radius of 15-20 km of the port. Infrastructure Kerala Ltd. (INKEL), a State government enterprise, is seeking consultants to prepare a master plan for the project. The township has been planned on a sustainable development basis in tandem with the growth potential of the region. Industrial, residential, heritage and similar zones and waterfront facilities will be envisaged in the master plan. Steps will be taken to avoid land acquisition. The total cost of the project is yet to be worked out. Beypore will undergo a sea change in its profile with the coming of the National Institute for Research and Development in Defence Shipbuilding (Nirdesh) at Chaliyam. Another project on the anvil is a marine park being set up by the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation. The 10-hectare park will have infrastructure for seafood pre-processing and value-added production. Centres for fishing-boat repairs and service and data management and communication and training have been proposed.

http://www.hindu.com/pp/2011/01/29/stories/2011012952330600.htm

sanjupalayat

February 1st, 2011, 07:11 PM

^^ great news!!

hsnse

February 2nd, 2011, 04:25 AM

Surely, one of the best news pieces we have seen for quite a while. I hope the projects are set in motion at the earliest, before any issue gets raised by political parties, or residents, etc.

Talking about engaging consultants for studies and master plans, where are we actually going with the recommendations?

The Nirdesh project has kicked off, hasn't it?

vinod_2007

February 2nd, 2011, 08:15 AM

FYI. Kochi byepass is 17km

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

Yes.. But I calculated Edappally till Vytilla :nuts:

vinod_2007

February 2nd, 2011, 08:34 AM

I dont think that it wont depend on whether its a coastal city or not, but upon the size & stretch of the city...

btw, can any body throw light upon the length of trivandrum Bypass?

I mentioned coastal city because coastal city grows length wise since one side is Sea.. Take the case of Chennai, Kochin, Calicut

I'm not saying it's only because of that but there are reasons related to it...

dinakar

February 2nd, 2011, 11:24 AM

An interesting news

The Tiruvambady IT club is working on setting up an IT park at mukkam with support from techies round the globe....proximity to the airport is an advantage they claim....,, investers and techies from different countries attended the meet...

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6455/mukkam.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/mukkam.jpg/)
:banana:

Aslesh

February 2nd, 2011, 11:34 AM

^^ Great Initiative. :applause:

dinakar

February 2nd, 2011, 11:41 AM

^^ Great Initiative. :applause:

True, since a private one , it may take off without any hurdles (unlike the govt initiatted parks)... good example is UL park..they have started construction where as govt one is still in the initial stages....

sanjupalayat

February 2nd, 2011, 11:53 AM

True, since a private one , it may take off without any hurdles (unlike the govt initiatted parks)... good example is UL park..they have started construction where as govt one is still in the initial stages....

But from which countries? anyways great...:cheers:

Aslesh

February 2nd, 2011, 12:08 PM

Countries? They are from Mukkam, India. :nuts:

sanjupalayat

February 2nd, 2011, 12:13 PM

Countries? They are from Mukkam, India. :nuts:

An interesting news
The Tiruvambady IT club is working on setting up an IT park at mukkam with support from techies round the globe....proximity to the airport is an advantage they claim....,, investers and techies from different countries attended the meet...

I was talking about the words made bold..:)

simpliCITY

February 2nd, 2011, 12:21 PM

Must be mallu businessmen from Mukkam working in different countries like Dubai ,Abudhabi, Sharaja, Ajman, Doha, Kuwait, Baharin etc. :lol::lol:

But anyway Kudos to such an initiative.

dinakar

February 2nd, 2011, 12:26 PM

Must be mallu businessmen from Mukkam working in different countries like Dubai ,Abudhabi, Sharaja, Ajman, Doha, Kuwait, Baharin etc. :lol::lol:

right you are........

Aslesh

February 2nd, 2011, 12:26 PM

I was talking about the words made bold..:)

That is mentioned in the news. Any way it doesn't matter in which countries they are work. It is a good initiative.

sanjupalayat

February 2nd, 2011, 12:31 PM

That is mentioned in the news. Any way it doesn't matter in which countries they are work. It is a good initiative.

+3

dinakar

February 2nd, 2011, 01:59 PM

The new look burj alhind

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/4336/burj.jpg (http://img573.imageshack.us/i/burj.jpg/)

dinakar

February 2nd, 2011, 02:00 PM

E-mall from alhind builders ... opposite asoka hospital...

rendering not available..floor plan as below...

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/1236/emalll.jpg (http://img833.imageshack.us/i/emalll.jpg/)

source : alhind website

Sali_varakkal

February 2nd, 2011, 07:12 PM

That is mentioned in the news. Any way it doesn't matter in which countries they are work. It is a good initiative.

The interlocuter in the smartcity project rising up from ashes is the Middle East Based Business Man. The goodwill enjoyed by the gentleman paid of at the end. On the other hand Leela Venture's Capt.K got snubbibng at the hands of Achumama eventhogh he has came out firing all guns supporting Kannur AP.

Sometimes Kerala based business men operating within India are shun away by Politicos. Either this or they themselves stay away from home-state for example like the old BPL-India group.

Agreed it does not matter which countries they are work, but the alliance they come up with will have to work closely with politicos to make their plans bear fruit. A mere paper organisation like CAFIT wont do any good

coolclt

February 3rd, 2011, 03:43 AM

Updates...

http://i53.tinypic.com/bjc2n9.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/9jkbva.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/34pl84y.jpg

dinakar

February 3rd, 2011, 11:47 AM

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5503/priss.jpg (http://img812.imageshack.us/i/priss.jpg/)

Irshad

February 3rd, 2011, 07:09 PM

The goodwill enjoyed by the gentleman paid of at the end. On the other hand Leela Venture's Capt.K got snubbibng at the hands of Achumama eventhogh he has came out firing all guns supporting Kannur AP.

Sometimes Kerala based business men operating within India are shun away by Politicos. Either this or they themselves stay away from home-state for example like the old BPL-India group.

Some business men do have political interest...some politicians also have business interest

coolclt

February 4th, 2011, 04:19 AM

http://i53.tinypic.com/t855lj.jpg

Kozhikode: Minister for Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will inaugurate the beautified beach at Bhat Road in the city on Sunday.

A.Pradeep Kumar, MLA, told the media here on Thursday that the beach was beautified as part of a Rs.6.5-crore project to develop three beaches in the city. The area now has a park, four-stall cafeteria, 11-unit toilet block, 102 light posts, footpath, six rain shelters, parking space and a beautiful lagoon.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/04/stories/2011020459370300.htm

coolclt

February 4th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Anybody know what is that coming in front of metro hospital??? it looks like a service centre or showroom

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

http://i55.tinypic.com/vfdxf.jpg

It is Apco Hyundai's second showroom in the city

No it is not Apco Hyundai, it is TVS group's new Mahindra Showroom...

coolclt

February 5th, 2011, 04:11 AM

TC-One Skywalk Business Complex...

http://i52.tinypic.com/13ykqs5.jpg

Source:mathrubhumi and manorama

atkannur

February 5th, 2011, 05:34 AM

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/atkannur/Capture.jpg?t=1296880388
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/atkannur/Capture-1.jpg?t=1296880602
dhanam magazin

dinakar

February 5th, 2011, 07:18 AM

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/atkannur/Capture.jpg?t=1296880388
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx45/atkannur/Capture-1.jpg?t=1296880602
dhanam magazin

thats a wonderful news on markaz city...that will surly materialize..

Govt initiatted nadapuram one....hmmmm doubtfull.....

thanks atkannur for sharing this.....

:banana:

simpliCITY

February 5th, 2011, 07:29 AM

^^ GREAT NEWS.. Good for Malabar. :banana:
Thanks atkannur, Can you please post a brief translation.? As we are posting in an international forum. it needed:)

sudheeshnairs

February 5th, 2011, 08:17 AM

^^Yes, a brief translation is needed as per forum rules. Otherwise posts can be deleted.

dinakar

February 6th, 2011, 08:21 AM

Bhatt road beach....

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7968/beachx.jpg (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/beachx.jpg/)

simpliCITY

February 6th, 2011, 08:30 AM

http://i52.tinypic.com/2j0dug0.jpg
dhanam magazin

Translation

Malabar, the backward region of Kerala in Education- compare to other parts-
will soon have lot of major institutions in its favor. Both in Govt. and Private sector. They are

1) Aligarh University Centre in Cholamala , Malappuram
This Centre will have Medical colleges, Engineering colleges and lot of other institutions. LLB & MBA cources are already started.
2) Central University at Kasargod
There will be various PG cources and Medical & Law College. This isA project of Central Governement.
3) IGNOU Regional centre at Vadakara
4) Markaz Knowledge City at Kozhikode
This is a Rs. 1000 crore project in 300 acres of land. There will be various courses in Medical, Engineering and pharmaceutical fields. and includes a Health city with research facilities. And this project also includes an Islamic based institute and other commercial and residential projects with an international school
5) Medicity in Nadapuram ( Kozhikode dt.)
Project includes a various institutions in all medical fields.

simpliCITY

February 6th, 2011, 09:11 AM

http://i56.tinypic.com/vyo482.jpg
Mathrubhumi Nagaram Feb 4, 2011 (http://epaper.mathrubhumi.com/index.php?cat=10&date=2011-02-04)

City roads are getting a facelift.
Building New roads and widening of existing narrow roads are taking place in the city. Acquisition begins for Kovur- Vellimadukunnu Road.
And Stadium- Puthiyara Road got an estimate to overcome budget hurdles.
Other projects are
fourlining of Vellimadukunnu - Mananchira rd.
widening (in some area & construction of new road in other) of Gandhi road - mini bypass, New road from Mini bypass( where Gnadhi road ends) to cwrdm & furtehr extention to Medical college. ( Total length 8.44km)

Together these all roads will have a length of 81 km.
Project is taking place under BOT. but there will not be any tolles. :banana:

dinakar

February 6th, 2011, 12:19 PM

New project by http://www.mellowfoundations.com/

SKY WATCH - G + 15 F

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7181/skyi.jpg (http://img593.imageshack.us/i/skyi.jpg/)

simpliCITY

February 6th, 2011, 05:10 PM

^^ at Karikkamkulam. very close to Sanju's Home. :banana:

Malayaali

February 7th, 2011, 07:24 AM

Refreshed Kozhikode Beach
http://www.metrovaartha.com/C63056C3-C716-4B46-8CBD-CEC2311C0D8D_195_140secvpf.gif
The Butt Road beautification was inaugurated by the Home Minster.
20,400 Sq.ft park has, 4 cafeteria, 102 ornamental lightings, 1440sq.m footpath, 6 rain shelters, 11 toilets.
Metrovartha (http://www.metrovaartha.com/2011/02/07023203/KOZHIKODE-BEACH.html)

dinakar

February 7th, 2011, 09:53 AM

deleted...and moved

simpliCITY

February 7th, 2011, 10:08 AM

^^ Nice, but we already have a seperate thread for Ritz Marina. You have to post it there instead.

jaivin

February 8th, 2011, 03:29 AM

Calicut Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) wants to built a new Airport @ Mavoor
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k589/jaivincalicut/air.jpg
malayala manorama

hsnse

February 8th, 2011, 04:00 AM

Calicut Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) wants to built a new Airport @ Mavoor
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k589/jaivincalicut/air.jpg
malayala manorama

:) This is what I had mentioned just a few weeks ago as a necessary requirement for Calicut to maintain its lead as a business destination. Lets see how it goes.

K@PP!R!S

February 8th, 2011, 04:40 AM

^^^^ Same news

Kozhikode: The Calicut Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded another airport for the district on the grounds that the one at Karipur has only limited scope for development, it being a table-top airport with land scarce in the adjacent area for expansion.

At a press meeting here on Monday, the chamber's office-bearers said the development of the Karipur airport had come to a dead-end for various reasons.

T.P. Ahammed Koya, president of the chamber, said the number of passengers had steadily increased at the airport, coming 12th out of 100 airports on this score and 11th in terms of revenue, but its capacities for accommodating flights and providing passenger facilities had reached the limits. “It cannot grow any further in terms of its flight capacity and facility to handle the passengers,” Mr. Koya said.

He said the airport was initially envisioned for 600 passengers daily, but had to deal with 2,000 within a few years of its inauguration. The number of passengers a year rose to 20,11,656 in 2010 from 8,13,200 in 2006. The number of flights too increased in proportion.

With several development projects, including two information technology parks, about to be launched in the district, the airport would soon become insufficient.

“This would make another airport with international status and services indispensable for the district,” Mr. Koya said. T.P. Vasu, secretary , said land for another airport would not be an issue if the authorities showed the will to build one. Money also would not be a problem, as the airport could be built on a private-public partnership.

“We have to see the development requirements of the next generations when we make plans,” he said. The office-bearers said infrastructure development should be done only after considering the development possibilities of the next 40 years.

Source: The Hindu

Aslesh

February 8th, 2011, 05:51 AM

So one more airport in Kerala. Then what will happen to the old(existing) airport? ;)

Ren Calicut

February 8th, 2011, 05:54 AM

Hi, I'm Ren, from Calicut , a regular viewer of this thread for some months. I would like to be a part of this urban development discussion platform. First of all I appreciate the enthusiastic mind, of forum members, about developmental activities related to our city. And I have a suggestion (please take as my humble request) to start a city discussion forum for our city, to discuss topics like future of our city, what our city needs, it's present status, etc......
I think it's the time to start to participate in this discussion . Can I join with you?

simpliCITY

February 8th, 2011, 06:37 AM

Calicut Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) wants to built a new Airport @ Mavoor
malayala manorama

My heart transformed almost in the shape of a dancing banana, My brain said Ohno!

This will never happen, Karipur is just 21km away (by air- yes, if you build a new road that straight) from the city. That is pretty close in the case of any new age airports. Blame the narrow minded guys who built the airport upon a hill.And keep watching ice creme episodes :popcorn::popcorn:

If that much place is available in Peruvayal, why don't we aquire 500acre for IIT??

I personally think chamber also know the truth. They just want to speed up the land acquisition for Airport development, Which is in a standstill due to local protests (these stupid locals now says that Karipur doesn't need any development because Kannur airport is coming and more than half of the passenger will use the new AP:bash)

simpliCITY

February 8th, 2011, 06:39 AM

Hi, I'm Reno, from Calicut , a regular viewer of this thread for some months. I would like to be a part of this urban development discussion platform. First of all I appreciate the enthusiastic mind, of forum members, about developmental activities related to our city. And I have a suggestion (please take as my humble request) to start a city discussion forum for our city, to discuss topics like future of our city, what our city needs, it's present status, etc......
I think it's the time to start to participate in this discussion . Can I join with you?
:hi:
Welcome to our Team. We already had some discussions in this thread. A separate discussion thread is a nice step indeed.

Ren Calicut

February 8th, 2011, 06:58 AM

:hi:
Welcome to our Team. We already had some discussions in this thread. A separate discussion thread is a nice step indeed.

Thanks..

hsnse

February 8th, 2011, 07:34 AM

My heart transformed almost in the shape of a dancing banana, My brain said Ohno!

This will never happen, Karipur is just 21km away (by air- yes, if you build a new road that straight) from the city. That is pretty close in the case of any new age airports. Blame the narrow minded guys who built the airport upon a hill.And keep watching ice creme episodes :popcorn::popcorn:

If that much place is available in Peruvayal, why don't we aquire 500acre for IIT??

I personally think chamber also know the truth. They just want to speed up the land acquisition for Airport development, Which is in a standstill due to local protests (these stupid locals now says that Karipur doesn't need any development because Kannur airport is coming and more than half of the passenger will use the new AP:bash)

The distance from Karippur shouldn't be a problem, because it will be decommissioned in the event of opening a new airport at Mavoor.
The news report clearly points out a genuine requirement, while whether the new project takes off or not, is a separate issue.
While hitherto, majority of Malabar passengers used the Calicut airport, this is about to take a major hit with the opening of Kannur airport. This is however, and obvious consequence, not necessarily because the latter is a higher potential destination.
We have also come across reports mentioning lower rates to destinations from Cochin, than Calicut, even though the distance is lesser from Calicut. This is due to insufficient air side space to park aircraft at Karippur. For further development, more area is required, for which we will have to keep fighting every few years. The result will be snail-paced development activities here.

Will write more later, but the point remains that a new airport at Calicut is an absolute necessity, because of the economic growth and hence passengers forecast for the coming years...

sanjupalayat

February 8th, 2011, 12:09 PM

A new airport is absolutely necessary, under present conditions, but it will be an herculean task for getting sanctions from authorities since the current airport has been developed only a few years ago, any ways, let us think positive.

dinakar

February 8th, 2011, 12:15 PM

Malayaali

February 8th, 2011, 01:01 PM

This is not a new thing at all.....mumbai is going to get a new airport because of space constrains in the current one.....

although we cant compare calicut to mumbai , this is not a out of scope issue at all....needs good quality leaders who focuses only on development not on politics(POLITRICKS)...... but this is kerala state...

man 2000 acres of land....should be good for other developmental activities too...

I dont think, this airport will be sanctioned any time. 3 airports in 140km!!

It wont cost that much to develop present airport than building one completely new!

sachinrk

February 8th, 2011, 01:26 PM

It wont cost that much to develop present airport than building one completely new!

Its not the cost but the location ( tabletop runway ) that prevents development of Karipur.

hsnse

February 8th, 2011, 03:16 PM

I dont think, this airport will be sanctioned any time. 3 airports in 140km!!

It wont cost that much to develop present airport than building one completely new!

If Kannur can be sanctioned against rules, then Calicut can definitely be! Moreover, its not 3 airports like i mentioned above, if you are referring to Karippur as one of them. Karippur will not be used once the new one comes up.

It will definitely be cheaper to construct a new one in the long term. Moreover, space constraints are going to choke the existing airport, irrespective of how much you develop it.

Adding to this, with govt taking up stake in both Cochin and Kannur airports, importance for Calicut from that perspective also is uncertain.

Let us be positive about it, since it will be a major futuristic initiative, which will have to come up sooner or later. Sooner the better.

hsnse

February 8th, 2011, 03:17 PM

Its not the cost but the location ( tabletop runway ) that prevents development of Karipur.

Exactly my point! If there was space to be developed, we certainly don't need another one.

Aslesh

February 8th, 2011, 04:01 PM

hsnse

February 8th, 2011, 04:45 PM

Some doubts here
1. Can't the existing airport be expanded by acquiring more land?
2. Is the land in Peruvayal a flat land without hills and gorges? This is very rare in Kerala except few places in Thrissur, Alappuzha and coastal region.
3. Is the mentioned 2000 acres govt land or does it need acquisition?

1. No, there is hardly any more land that can be "acquired". Which is why, if you think long term, you reach a dead end.
2. To my knowledge, Peruvayal area is mostly agricultural land.
3. They will have to be acquired. All private land.

mohammedirshad06

February 8th, 2011, 08:20 PM

The distance from Karippur shouldn't be a problem, because it will be decommissioned in the event of opening a new airport at Mavoor.
The news report clearly points out a genuine requirement, while whether the new project takes off or not, is a separate issue.
While hitherto, majority of Malabar passengers used the Calicut airport, this is about to take a major hit with the opening of Kannur airport. This is however, and obvious consequence, not necessarily because the latter is a higher potential destination.
We have also come across reports mentioning lower rates to destinations from Cochin, than Calicut, even though the distance is lesser from Calicut. This is due to insufficient air side space to park aircraft at Karippur. For further development, more area is required, for which we will have to keep fighting every few years. The result will be snail-paced development activities here.

Will write more later, but the point remains that a new airport at Calicut is an absolute necessity, because of the economic growth and hence passengers forecast for the coming years...

I feel, its a good idea to decommission Karipur Airport and bulid a new airport which can cater more traffic to Calicut. We must remember, Calicut is the only profitable airport among AAI from Kerala and as well as one among two from South India.

This means it has real growth potential, which must not be hidden.

I have an idea. Either shift INS Garuda (Kochi Naval Airport) to Karipur, so that there is some breathing space for Willingdon island in Kochi and Navy can get one of India's largest Military airport OR make Karipur as Operational base of SAC of IAF. Currently in Kerala, we donot have an operational Air force base, as SAC-Trivandrum is just HQ center. A full fledged squadron in Karipur means, IAF can extend its power to Indian Ocean.

I believe, the best is to transfer INS Garuda to Kozhikode, as Navy is investing heavily in Malabar, hence a Naval airport adds some better sense and also helps Kochi to grow.

Irshad

February 8th, 2011, 09:45 PM

I feel, its a good idea to decommission Karipur Airport and bulid a new airport which can cater more traffic to Calicut. We must remember, Calicut is the only profitable airport among AAI from Kerala and as well as one among two from South India.

This means it has real growth potential, which must not be hidden.

I have an idea. Either shift INS Garuda (Kochi Naval Airport) to Karipur, so that there is some breathing space for Willingdon island in Kochi and Navy can get one of India's largest Military airport OR make Karipur as Operational base of SAC of IAF. Currently in Kerala, we donot have an operational Air force base, as SAC-Trivandrum is just HQ center. A full fledged squadron in Karipur means, IAF can extend its power to Indian Ocean.

I believe, the best is to transfer INS Garuda to Kozhikode, as Navy is investing heavily in Malabar, hence a Naval airport adds some better sense and also helps Kochi to grow.

I cant agree with this...the more economical and wise decision is to stick with the existing airport and develop the infrastructure of existing airport.

1.) State government already approved the request to acquire another 130 acre land requested by AAI,more anchoring space will be build on this space and after completing 20 planes can anchor at a time.
2.) Second ILS is ready to use in Karipur

Jayadas

February 9th, 2011, 01:23 AM

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=157645

hsnse

February 9th, 2011, 04:49 AM

I cant agree with this...the more economical and wise decision is to stick with the existing airport and develop the infrastructure of existing airport.

1.) State government already approved the request to acquire another 130 acre land requested by AAI,more anchoring space will be build on this space and after completing 20 planes can anchor at a time.
2.) Second ILS is ready to use in Karipur

Sticking to the existing airport is in no way, economical, and is far away from wise. There are severe limits to develop Karipur, as it is a table top airport. There is no more space to develop additional terminals or runways.

Anchoring 20 planes will only be a dream for now, as development of the airport is behind schedule and foresight. You need to look forward about 25 years when building up facilities, while Karippur is presently playing "catch up".

Moreover, the interiors of the airport are pathetically maintained. You can see unclaimed baggage strewn across like a garbage disposal dump, one shady broken down toilet tucked away in a dark corner near baggage claim area, chairs spilt with liquids, shops without any specific organization, etc. Without a private managing committee, Calicut will always have an under-maintained airport, and will never have facilities up to international standards.

ILS can be shifted, and isn't a real roadblock to shifting operations to another location.

Like I had mentioned in a previous post, requirement for a new airport will arise sooner or later. It has to happen. Only a matter of time.

simpliCITY

February 9th, 2011, 06:02 AM

^^I don't want to downsize the optimism here. But a new airport in Calicut will never going to happen. We already saw the hustle & bustle reagarded to Navi Mumbai airport in India's premier city Mumbai. & Chennai is already getting strong criticism from all the corner for its second airport proposals (I personally believe these two cities need more than one airport.)

Here in Karipur's case Table top runway is not actually a problem .Manglore has only 8000feet runway, which is too small and only cater B737 or other propeller powered aircrafts, and there runway expansion is a real problem. Calicut has a runway length of 2.9km or 9500feet. Which is capable for big air crafts like B747 or B777 or A340s (If some of them fly with less fuel -But as we will never get a nonstop flight to the Americas - that is not an issue) . So don't compare Karipurs problem with that ofManglore.both are really really different.

In Karipur we need enough passenger facilities, Aprons, Parking area & a taxiway for future growth. for all of these requirements, Land is not a problem. there is enough land available for these type of developments. A second runway of course need more land. But at that point we will have enough money and power to build an airport in the sea - just like Japanese or Koreans :)

WE JUST NEED TO ACQUIRE THE LAND. I PERSONALLY BELIEVE ACQUIRING LAND IN KARIPUR IS RELATIVELY EASY (IF ONLY THE AUTHORITIES PAY SOME WILLINGNESS) COMPARED TO 2000 ACRE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND IN PERUVAYAL - Jairam Ramesh is still our environment Minister and he will be there for another 4 years.

Aslesh

February 9th, 2011, 07:35 AM

hsnse

February 9th, 2011, 07:49 AM

Is there such a 2000 acre paddy field in Kozhikode district. I know there are such long stetch of paddy fields in Alappuzha, Thrissur, Wayanad etc. But in Kozhikode? I checked in google maps couldn't any thing like that. Can any one spot this on google map or wikimapia?

Lol, now thats the comedy here :lol: Everything finally boils down to paddy fields.

Try getting in touch with someone from CCCI to confirm if the news is genuine, and additionally ask them about the paddy field.

Aslesh

February 9th, 2011, 08:05 AM

There is nothing wrong in constructing an airport in unused paddy fields. That will be a safe airport. Even nedumbassery airport was constructed like that. Environment ministry won't oppose much if it is a govt supported project. Navi mumbai airport had issues of wetland, mangroves and diverting rivers. At the same time lot of wet lands were filled for the infrastructure of Vallarpadam container terminal. If the project is important then the environment ministry won't oppose.

But here is what I am asking. Is there really such a huge paddy field or agriculture land suitable for airport? Hope they are not suggesting another hill top.

simpliCITY

February 9th, 2011, 08:27 AM

Environment laws are going stricter and stricter by year after year. Nevertheless I am also confused about this 2000acr of land. This (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.2624657&lon=75.8998632&z=15&l=0&m=s) is the location of Peruvayal Punchayath. I don't find enough land for a of 3km runway there. May be those people are amazed with the literal meaning of the word Peruvayal:lol:And the area seems to be more densely populated than Karipur.

I think the chamber people are just making a counter weight to the protest against Karipur Land aquisition . IMO that is a good step.

hsnse

February 9th, 2011, 08:58 AM

Aslesh, I agree.

Simplicity:

Yes, a lot of hue and cry were raised on the Navi Mumbai airport project. But, the issues there are different. Mumbai is the financial epicentre of India. There are more complex political interests there, than other places plus, other issues to contend with. At the end of the day, it will work out. Efforts for an airport at Calicut itself began 30 years ago.

The comparison is not with Mangalore. For an international airport, there has to be a length of about 3.5Kms, which is for landing comfort. Cochin has around 3.4 Kms, while Dubai has 4 Kms. The Boeing 747, which required the maximum runway length had landed at Calicut a few years back. But frequent commercial operations never commenced, because it is not dependable. And by the way, the runway at Mangalore is getting ready for extension, from what I heard.

The newspaper report clearly makes mention of insufficient land for further development. Even if some land is acquired, the efforts and investment will have to be huge, to make them usable, and install infrastructure. I myself have seen the limitations at Karippur, such as taxi way, terminal facilities, etc. Flights wait very close to the parking bay before getting on to the runway. There is virtually no taxiway. Last December when I travelled, it was a joke to see 3 planes parked in awkward positions in a corner beside the first aero bridge. They were so close to each other, and looked like cars adjusted and parked like in the city! Just beyond the runway, the hill falls off. Considering a taxi way parallel to the runway, where is the space for one?

Extending the terminal sideways, parallel to the runway, isn't a solution. We cannot just build a terminal the length of the runway. What about land side facilities? Considering the terminal is extended to accomodate 20 aircraft at a time, what about land side parking facilities to accomodate vehicles? The roads?

A second runway is clearly out of the question. Anyone can take one look from the airport and tell you that. Else, we're looking at combining a few surrounding hills and raising them together at the same level/height!! What can be wierder than that?!?

Aslesh, there is quite a lot of area, but I'm not sure if they measure 2000 acres. In fact, during earlier initiatives to identify a suitable land for the airport, one site picked up was the CWRDM land, somewhere in that vicinity, I believe. Not sure, though.

simpliCITY

February 9th, 2011, 10:07 AM

Simplicity:

Yes, a lot of hue and cry were raised on the Navi Mumbai airport project. But, the issues there are different. Mumbai is the financial epicentre of India. There are more complex political interests there, than other places plus, other issues to contend with. At the end of the day, it will work out. Efforts for an airport at Calicut itself began 30 years ago.

Thats what I am pointed out. Mumbai is the financial epicentre and they need to cry very loud to get it, And no one in Delhi will find a second airport for Calicut feasible in near future. It will need more effort to make them to believe

The comparison is not with Mangalore. For an international airport, there has to be a length of about 3.5Kms, which is for landing comfort. Cochin has around 3.4 Kms, while Dubai has 4 Kms. The Boeing 747, which required the maximum runway length had landed at Calicut a few years back. But frequent commercial operations never commenced, because it is not dependable. And by the way, the runway at Mangalore is getting ready for extension, from what I heard.

No, I was not comparing Calicut with Manglore, All these fears and doubts about Table top runway erupted after the Manglore crash. People now began to feel TT Runway at Karipur is also dangerous - But things are different because of the difference in runway lenth-

It is not economical to use 747s in short haul flights ( we only have middle eastern routes) And Saudiya & Air India uses their B747s during hajj with full load passengers. (with full load capacity- I think it need much lengthier runway) (I don't think we need a runway capable fr A380s in Calicut like it is in Dubai or Delhi.)

The newspaper report clearly makes mention of insufficient land for further development. Even if some land is acquired, the efforts and investment will have to be huge, to make them usable, and install infrastructure.

Don't belive the news paper.

I myself have seen the limitations at Karippur, such as taxi way, terminal facilities, etc. Flights wait very close to the parking bay before getting on to the runway. There is virtually no taxiway. Last December when I travelled, it was a joke to see 3 planes parked in awkward positions in a corner beside the first aero bridge. They were so close to each other, and looked like cars adjusted and parked like in the city! Just beyond the runway, the hill falls off. Considering a taxi way parallel to the runway, where is the space for one?
Extending the terminal sideways, parallel to the runway, isn't a solution. We cannot just build a terminal the length of the runway. What about land side facilities? Considering the terminal is extended to accomodate 20 aircraft at a time, what about land side parking facilities to accomodate vehicles? The roads?

Your concerns about Karipur is viable. It is not impossible there to make a taxiway and more parking place, but really difficult I agree. here (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.1361555&lon=75.9455466&z=18&l=0&m=s)you can see the isolation bay near runway. exactly in that width, land is available parallel to runway. - that is enough for taxi way. and both side of the terminal and apron have lot of empty area- you can see here (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.1390872&lon=75.9510398&z=17&l=0&m=s)- The problem is those all lands are not in same level of airport. But it can be solved with some difficulties.

A second runway is clearly out of the question.

^^ Yes

Aslesh, there is quite a lot of area, but I'm not sure if they measure 2000 acres. In fact, during earlier initiatives to identify a suitable land for the airport, one site picked up was the CWRDM land, somewhere in that vicinity, I believe. Not sure, though.

Here (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.1390872&lon=75.9510398&z=15&l=0&m=t) you go with google terrain, see Karipur Airport, it looks a falt area, now go upward - northward to Kozhikode dt. what you see?? uneven terrain. where is the 200acr of land??

hsnse

February 9th, 2011, 12:24 PM

Thats what I am pointed out. Mumbai is the financial epicentre and they need to cry very loud to get it, And no one in Delhi will find a second airport for Calicut feasible in near future. It will need more effort to make them to believe

Delhi will not be concerned about feasibility, because this is a proposal inviting private participation. Only the aviation ministry's approval on the location is required.

No, I was not comparing Calicut with Manglore, All these fears and doubts about Table top runway erupted after the Manglore crash. People now began to feel TT Runway at Karipur is also dangerous - But things are different because of the difference in runway lenth-

Not at all. The table top threat was always there, and is a major issue in many airports around the world. Back in 1999, when I had met members in Malabar Chamber of Commerce, they also had mentioned this issue. At the time, I myself didn't know Karippur was TT.

It is not economical to use 747s in short haul flights ( we only have middle eastern routes) And Saudiya & Air India uses their B747s during hajj with full load passengers. (with full load capacity- I think it need much lengthier runway) (I don't think we need a runway capable fr A380s in Calicut like it is in Dubai or Delhi.)

These are current schedules. In the future it can change, which is what the main point is. 5 years back, we didn't require the kind of area we have in our departure terminal, for example. Now, apparently, with just 3 flights on the tarmac, awaiting boarding, this waiting area is full. So you need to think years ahead when planning these. With the city's development plans on track, they will certainly be required. Or we may have to face the consequence of businesses choosing an alternative location to Calicut, in favour of better facilities.
Again, whether A380s land or not is not important at this stage. We need international airport facilities. Looking forward, that is how things should be planned.

Don't belive the news paper.

Neither am I convinced, but I am discussing based on my own idea that I had mentioned a few days back.

Your concerns about Karipur is viable. It is not impossible there to make a taxiway and more parking place, but really difficult I agree. here (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.1361555&lon=75.9455466&z=18&l=0&m=s)you can see the isolation bay near runway. exactly in that width, land is available parallel to runway. - that is enough for taxi way. and both side of the terminal and apron have lot of empty area- you can see here (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.1390872&lon=75.9510398&z=17&l=0&m=s)- The problem is those all lands are not in same level of airport. But it can be solved with some difficulties.

Haha....no my friend. Thats not how it works. A taxiway is impossible there as well. It isn't how you see it on a map. Also, much of the area you see around the airport are low lying areas. Not on the same level as the airport. If plans are to deposit earth, and elevate other areas on the same level, it will cost more than a new airport today, in the long term.

Here (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=11.1390872&lon=75.9510398&z=15&l=0&m=t) you go with google terrain, see Karipur Airport, it looks a falt area, now go upward - northward to Kozhikode dt. what you see?? uneven terrain. where is the 200acr of land??

This point, even I'm not sure. All I know is there are a lot of irrigation land. Thats all.

Bivin

February 9th, 2011, 07:16 PM

I think one of the main reasons that we have Calicut airport in Karipur is the non availability of that much land in Kozhikode. So having another airport closer to the city may be difficult.

If expansion of Karipur airport is going to be a impossible task, I think the upcoming Kannur airport should be designed in such a way that it can take care of the additional traffic that Karipur airport is not able to handle. If additional land acquisition is required for future expansion, that also should be done now itself.

Along with this there should be a high speed connectivity between Kannur Airport <> Calicut City <> Karipur Airport

simpliCITY

February 10th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Friend hsnse, I am not against any development in Calicut Airport. And I am really love to hear some good news about CCJ, I know you are not different in this regard, But the difference in us is just one thing, You are driven by dreams and I am by some ground reality.

Delhi will not be concerned about feasibility, because this is a proposal inviting private participation. Only the aviation ministry's approval on the location is required.

Not like that. Calicut is one of the two profit making airport in S. India, AAI will be more concern about the closure of it.

Not at all. The table top threat was always there, and is a major issue in many airports around the world. Back in 1999, when I had met members in Malabar Chamber of Commerce, they also had mentioned this issue. At the time, I myself didn't know Karippur was TT.

Me, You and any of these Chamber men don't have any real technical knowledge about runways. Where in reality there is No danger related to TT runways. they are just tricky and not dangerous, mean little more experience needed to land there.All these 'dangerous runway' stories are just a media hype.

These are current schedules. In the future it can change, which is what the main point is. 5 years back, we didn't require the kind of area we have in our departure terminal, for example. Now, apparently, with just 3 flights on the tarmac, awaiting boarding, this waiting area is full. So you need to think years ahead when planning these. With the city's development plans on track, they will certainly be required. Or we may have to face the consequence of businesses choosing an alternative location to Calicut, in favour of better facilities. Again, whether A380s land or not is not important at this stage. We need international airport facilities. Looking forward, that is how things should be planned.

All of Kerala airports are heavily dependent on ME routes. most of them (except Jeddah) are 3 or 4 hr flight from Kerala. we don't need B747 or A380 for this regard. jumbos and super jumbos are designed for hub & spoke transit system. Where as Kerala cities are more in to point point system. I do agree that in future it will change, But the future is really far from our current stand.

Haha....no my friend. Thats not how it works. A taxiway is impossible there as well. It isn't how you see it on a map. Also, much of the area you see around the airport are low lying areas. Not on the same level as the airport. If plans are to deposit earth, and elevate other areas on the same level, it will cost more than a new airport today, in the long term.

There is nothing to laugh, I know it is ridiculous to talk about an airport expansion with just a google map in your hand, But there is something to know about. Karipur was just a 7000feet runway airport and there was just a parking bay and small terminal building upon the hill. all these 2500feet extra runway, aprons, parking place, isolation bay, & new terminal building built on those low laying valleys. with filling it up to the Runway level. And in Manglore's case it was just a 6000feet ruway upon a hill, to extent it , they made another runway from that hill to another hill , filling all those deep valley between two hills. (Manglore stands upon a much higher hill than Karipur. you need to drive hair pin bended roads to reach the terminal)

This point, even I'm not sure. All I know is there are a lot of irrigation land. Thats all.

I want tell you again it is just a counter weight from chamber guys to overcome the protests in Karipur.

simpliCITY

February 10th, 2011, 06:48 AM

Mods, can we send all these airport realted discussions to Calicut Airport thread??

Sali_varakkal

February 10th, 2011, 07:41 AM

If expansion of Karipur airport is going to be a impossible task, I think the upcoming Kannur airport should be designed in such a way that it can take care of the additional traffic that Karipur airport is not able to handle. If additional land acquisition is required for future expansion, that also should be done now itself.

Along with this there should be a high speed connectivity between Kannur Airport <> Calicut City <> Karipur Airport

The Kannur AP can be concieved as a hub. Being a private run entity the user experience is expected to be on a higher side. Calicut AP and Mangalore AP can serve as a spokes, getting air connectivity between spokes and hub can be explored. There needs to be different model for the overall development of airline services taking up Malabar region as a whole. The road and rail connectivity from Mangalore - Kasaragod - KANNUR - Calicut - Malappuram needs to be upgraded

hsnse

February 10th, 2011, 07:58 AM

Its not about me being driven by "dreams". The very ground reality is that we need the existing one to be privatised in order to complete effectively, or we need a new airport. This is what the ground reality is.

Also, if you call them dreams, then let us keep building to our existing requirements, without envisioning the future at all, with regard to all infrastructure developments. There are so many initiatives that can be taken up with more area in the future. You could have export/assembling industrial parks close by, may be an aviation academy, could be an air sports center, aviation design institute (like the naval design center coming up at Chaliyam) etc. You never know. Possibilities can open up. Why did Cochin build a huge facility? With a forecast of the number of passengers they can service from the hinterland and attract a chunk of Calicut and Trivandrum based passengers, they could've built a smaller facility. With 2 international airports viz, Calicut and Mangalore on either side, Kannur has acquired 1000 acres. What is this for? They just need a small building and an air strip. All these are future growth targeted plans. Not that Calicut, or for that matter, Kerala will become a huge commercial center overnight, but as and when requirements arise, existing areas can be used instead of then surveying for land, negotiating with residents, going through strikes and disputes, etc.

Coming to A380 requirements, that isn't what I'm referring to. Runways of around 3.5 kms are on average sufficient to handle majority of aircrafts, and are safer.

Talking about a larger area for an airport, this enables to plan other related developments for the future such as MRO facilities, larger cargo capacities, hub location for airline companies, etc. Cargo airlines are also usually the large planes which when fully loaded, will require a long runway for safe landing.

Why will AAI be concerned of its closure? We aren't eliminating the airport, but relocating it to a better location. So, there is no question of closing.

And, yes, about the development around the hills, this is what I had said, is more expensive in the long term.

It certainly may be a CCCI ploy, but I was more thinking on the lines of the feasibility of a new airport, which I find reasonable.

maheshponneth

February 10th, 2011, 10:25 AM

Good news. Rs 182 crore for Kozhikode town development in the kerala budget 2011-2012

Rs 5 cr for KTDC hotels at Alapuzha and Kozhikode

Rs 25 cr for Kozhikode airport development

sanjupalayat

February 10th, 2011, 01:45 PM

I dont really agree with the above quoted hub and spoke model for airport developments, calicut and kannur both have the potential to become centes and has to be treated as separate entities. Full support for a new airport if it happens.

Irshad

February 10th, 2011, 10:49 PM

Good news. Rs 182 crore for Kozhikode town development in the kerala budget 2011-2012

Rs 5 cr for KTDC hotels at Alapuzha and Kozhikode

Rs 25 cr for Kozhikode airport development

Good news is the budget allocation to build
Fly over at Eranjipalam and Thondayadu Junction.......

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=8793581&programId=1073753765&channelId=-1073751706&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=11

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 08:18 AM

sorry for out of topic here.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7558/17961915101798162341910.jpg
This is a girl namely Poornima. She is from Calicut, age 16, studying in 12th standard,J D T Islam School, Vellimadukunnu. She seeks a financial help from others due to a bus accident.
Her sushumna was wounded by the door of luggage box, which had opened. From that, she was admitted in ventillator, due to some problem in lungs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ranjith Abraham

February 12th, 2011, 08:30 AM

Project Details

Kozhikode the most more important region of Malabar in yester years was the capital of the powerful zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce centre. This city continues to be a centre of flourishing domestic and international trade. The city has undergone an amazing transformation with the upcoming IT park, high end shopping malls etc. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian sea on the west and the proud peaks of Wayanad hills on the east, this city is a coveted place to build your home. The scheme is located at the heart of the city but away from it’s hustle and bustle in a serene ambience.

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Ranjith Abraham

February 12th, 2011, 08:33 AM

The biggest mosque that is to come up in India.It could accomodate 25000-3000 people at a time.The expected cost construction is 40 crores.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2vsnvd3.jpg

mohammedirshad06

February 12th, 2011, 08:53 AM

The biggest mosque that is to come up in India.It could accomodate 25000-3000 people at a time.The expected cost construction is 40 crores.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2vsnvd3.jpg

Good to hear, that the world's second mosque as well as largest mosque of India in my home-state.....

But I feel bit sad to see the design, as its again another typical Arabic influence. Kozhikode has a history of ethnic mosques which infuses the best of Islamic designs coupled with Kerala's Vastushastra, Thachushastra.

We are losing our traditions with growing Arabic and Western influence and Muslim community is getting fastly absorbed into this trend, when our own architecture styles trends to get ignored.

Anyway nice to see this massive structure.

Rajcalicut

February 12th, 2011, 11:41 AM

kmnarendran

February 12th, 2011, 04:31 PM

I know that Poornima's case is genuine. I have contributed an amount to the fund. Dear friends, please do contribute something to save this unfortunate girl.

simpliCITY

February 12th, 2011, 05:02 PM

Good to hear, that the world's second mosque as well as largest mosque of India in my home-state.....

But I feel bit sad to see the design, as its again another typical Arabic influence. Kozhikode has a history of ethnic mosques which infuses the best of Islamic designs coupled with Kerala's Vastushastra, Thachushastra.

We are losing our traditions with growing Arabic and Western influence and Muslim community is getting fastly absorbed into this trend, when our own architecture styles trends to get ignored.

Anyway nice to see this massive structure.

100% agree with u Mohammed. (actually it is not Arabic it is more to Mughal /Persian style). Whenever we see mosques in China, Turkey, etc. we can see local architecture at its peek there. But nothing works on that way here.

BTW. I personally don't like a worship place, whether it is Temple, mosque or church to have lot of money to spend on it. GOD will like simplicity, and beauty. It will be better to spend that money to build houses for some poor people. AND build a simple mosque without that several domes but a tiled roof (something like COCHIN AIRPORT:))

simpliCITY

February 12th, 2011, 05:05 PM

I know that Poornima's case is genuine. I have contributed an amount to the fund. Dear friends, please do contribute something to save this unfortunate girl.

I AGREE, I will do my best.
Can we move this post about Poornima to Calicut life thread???

maheshponneth

February 12th, 2011, 05:48 PM

I AGREE, I will do my best.
Can we move this post about Poornima to Calicut life thread???

Yes ofcourse.:)

simpliCITY

February 13th, 2011, 09:08 AM

KSHBApartment
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source??

mohammedirshad06

February 13th, 2011, 10:12 AM

100% agree with u Mohammed. (actually it is not Arabic it is more to Mughal /Persian style). Whenever we see mosques in China, Turkey, etc. we can see local architecture at its peek there. But nothing works on that way here.

BTW. I personally don't like a worship place, whether it is Temple, mosque or church to have lot of money to spend on it. GOD will like simplicity, and beauty. It will be better to spend that money to build houses for some poor people. AND build a simple mosque without that several domes but a tiled roof (something like COCHIN AIRPORT:))

Kozhikode has history of buliding mosques in Kerala style, all decorated with golden brass lamps, thachupanni, machupani, chillupannis etc which shows classic examples of native Islamic structures , highly unique to Kerala.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQf1biXt2NoDpVZDCJL7KbR-jZSIBZe5_GVPOGzyRC-vgqgbSb&t=1

Kuttichira mosque itself is an example how we can build a mosque in Kerala style. But now-a-days people within my own community became more arabi than real Arabs. Whether its in terms of our traditional food, our traditional clothing style or even designing houses, I find people in Malabar are more vigour to adopt Arabic/Persian style, than our own native styles.

Yes, I too believe whats point in buliding such giant mosques, when thousand live without one time meal. Allah argues to feed poor in form of Zaakat, rather than golden mosques or marble tiles. Since a few oil rich money bashing arabs spend mindlessly in buliding grand mosques, I feel our brothers thought to imitate them back in Kerala.

Unfortunately what they forget is that Imitating is feature of Monkeys, not humankind........

Sali_varakkal

February 13th, 2011, 03:24 PM

BTW. I personally don't like a worship place, whether it is Temple, mosque or church to have lot of money to spend on it. GOD will like simplicity, and beauty. It will be better to spend that money to build houses for some poor people. AND build a simple mosque without that several domes but a tiled roof (something like COCHIN AIRPORT:))

We will have a Mamoth structure to match-up with Birla Mandir of Hyderabad, ISKON of Bangalore. Calicut is a melting pot of diverse religions and cultures. Perhaps this initiative would add to its fame.

simpliCITY

February 14th, 2011, 06:24 AM

Kozhikode has history of buliding mosques in Kerala style, all decorated with golden brass lamps, thachupanni, machupani, chillupannis etc which shows classic examples of native Islamic structures , highly unique to Kerala.
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Very Much true. I love Mishkal Masjid, unfortunately it is in a sad condition . it will not stand for one more dcade. :ohno:

Historian M.G.S. Narayanan made a similar statemetn recently. he was speaking about about the link between Arabia and Malabar. He said it is not necessary to made every Mosques in Middle Eastern style.

simpliCITY

February 14th, 2011, 06:26 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Sports Minister Ajay Maken Sunday announced a grant of Rs.5 crore for the P.T Usha Athletics Academy at Kozhikode for laying a synthetic turf which will be only the third in Kerala.

Maken made the announcement in the presence of Usha while visiting her academy.

'Maken said that it would be his endeavour to ensure that sportspersons in the state as also the entire country did not face any infrastructural impediments in their training and the government would do everything to provide them with ample support,' said a sports ministy release.

Usha said that the synthetic turf would be of immense help since training is affected during the monsoon.

Sify news (http://www.sify.com/news/maken-grants-rs-5-crore-to-p-t-usha-s-athletics-academy-news-national-lcnt4dehdhd.html)

coolclt

February 14th, 2011, 07:22 AM

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Kozhikode: The joint venture of Steel Complex Ltd. (SCL) and Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) was formalised at a function attended by senior officials and political leaders, including Industries Minister Elamaram Karim and Executive Director of SAIL Pankaj Gautam, on the Steel Complex company premises here on Sunday. The Industries Minister also laid the foundation stone for a 65,000-tonne capacity, Rs.47.64-crore rolling mill for the company.

Formalising the venture, Mr. Karim said the SCL, which was decided to be closed down by the earlier government for economic reasons along with several other public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the State, was beginning to script a new success story with the launching of the joint venture. “This rebirth will no doubt impart further inspiration to the speedily convalescing industrial landscape of the State,” said Mr. Karim. The Industries Minister said the State government had to make huge sacrifices while striking the joint venture deal with SAIL to salvage the SCL. “It included writing-off of more than Rs. 66 crore due to the government from SCL besides sorting out the huge liabilities it had to the State electricity board,” he said.

Excitement in industry

The Minister said the SCL-SAIL venture had evoked great excitement in industrial circles, it being the first investment by the Union government's SAIL in the State. “Now the onus is on us to ensure that the company scales the ladders of growth,” he said.

Mr. Karim said SCL and SAIL would have equal share in the joint venture, but the company chairman would be a State government nominee. According to him, of the four directors, two, including the chairman, would be appointed by the government. “However, SAIL will have control over its management,” he said.

The Industries Minister, who declared that all PSUs in the State would begin to make operational profit by the end of this year, said all the new eight PSUs promised by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government would be inaugurated before March.

Mayor A.K. Premajam presided over the function.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/14/stories/2011021461810300.htm

coolclt

February 14th, 2011, 07:26 AM

Kozhikode: Industries Minister Elamaram Karim will lay the foundation stone for the college building of the State Institute of Hospitality Management (SIHM) at West Hill, here, on February 20. The new building, comprising an administrative block and classrooms, will be built at a cost of Rs.12 crore.

A. Pradeep Kumar, MLA, told reporters here on Sunday that the new building would come up on six acres of land that was handed over by Kerala Soaps and Oils Ltd. to the institute.

“The institute, which was opened in 2008, is currently functioning at Yathri Nivas, run by the Tourism Department,” he said.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar said the tendering process for the construction of the building had been completed. Work would begin soon, he added.

The institute offers B.Sc. hospitality and hotel administration course. The three-year regular programme is offered jointly by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

The institute in Kozhikode has 60 seats for its B.Sc. programme.

It also provides in-depth laboratory work for students to acquire skills in the areas of food production, food and beverage service, front office operation and housekeeping.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/14/stories/2011021461090300.htm

coolclt

February 15th, 2011, 06:46 AM

Rs.27.43 crore expected as grant-in-aid under general component plan
Corporation budget in March

Development seminar on February 28

Kozhikode: The Kozhikode Corporation, on Monday, proposed an outlay of Rs.32.68 crore, including Rs.5.24 crore in the Special Component Plan (SCP) for welfare schemes of Scheduled Castes, under the People's Plan Campaign for 2011-2012.

The civic body expected a grant-in-aid from the State government to the tune of Rs.27.43 crore in the general component plan. A reserve fund of Rs.7.75 crore had also been envisaged in the Plan fund proposal.

The carryover from the current fiscal will be calculated only after March 31. The spending of the Corporation usually exceeds 80 per cent each financial year.

Deputy Mayor P.T. Abdul Latheef said the Rs.32.86 crore envisaged for the Corporation projects included the outlay for the erstwhile grama panchayats of Elathur, Cheruvannur-Nallalam and Beypore. The fund allotted by the State government for this fiscal was Rs.19.60 crore, including Rs.3.73 crore in the SCP, he said.

Last month, the Corporation had set in motion the process for preparing the draft proposals. For the purpose, 17 working groups with a councillor as chairperson and a government official as convener were constituted. The proposals were prepared after meetings at the ward levels. The final proposals would be included in the budget for 2011-12 scheduled in first week of March, Mr. Latheef said.

The draft proposals would be discussed at the ward level from February 15 to 23. A development seminar would be held on February 28 before endorsing the proposals at a special Council meeting. These would be submitted before the District Planning Committee for approval.

A sum of Rs.4.02 crore had been allotted for maintenance of roads. The fund allotted for the production sector including agriculture is Rs.2.59 crore; service sector including education and slum improvement, Rs.9.78 crore and infrastructure development, Rs.11.96 crore.

The proposals include setting up of women-friendly toilets and sanitary napkin incinerators at a cost of Rs.25 lakh, industrial projects at Beypore, Nellikode and Cheruvannur, Rs.45 lakh; musical park for senior citizens at Sarovaram Bio-Park, Rs.5 lakh; and automated toilets, Rs.20 lakh. A sum of Rs.6 lakh had been earmarked for purchasing two ambulances for the Pain and Palliative Society and Rs.6 lakh for renovating the existing fish markets in the city.

Mayor A.K. Premajam chaired the session. Taking part in the discussions, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) councillor K. Mohammedali said members had not been thoroughly consulted in preparing the drafts. Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) member and floor leader M. Mohanan said these were draft proposals and the final would be discussed again in the Council. The Deputy Mayor said most of the councillors were new and were not aware of the Council procedures. The councillors would be given training at the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) at Thrissur from February 24 to 27.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/15/stories/2011021558560300.htm

sanjupalayat

February 15th, 2011, 11:25 AM

Seiken Hills as on 13/02/2011

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Ranjith Abraham

February 15th, 2011, 04:33 PM

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February 15th, 2011, 04:34 PM

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February 15th, 2011, 04:36 PM

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February 15th, 2011, 04:38 PM

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February 15th, 2011, 04:39 PM

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February 15th, 2011, 04:40 PM

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February 15th, 2011, 04:41 PM

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Rajcalicut

February 15th, 2011, 06:25 PM

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Location of the Mall please ?

http://calicutweloveyou.blogspot.com/

Sali_varakkal

February 15th, 2011, 06:27 PM

coolclt

February 16th, 2011, 06:10 AM

Thank you Ranjith for sharing those projects. Anybody know the location of Markaz Knowledge City?

coolclt

February 16th, 2011, 06:12 AM

Iringal set to enter tourism map with art and craft village

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Shaping up: The Iringal art and craft village in Kozhikode nearing completion.

Kozhikode: The art and craft village developed by the Tourism Department at Iringal will be inaugurated on Saturday.

Iringal, famous for its association with Kunhali Marakkar, who fought against the Portuguese on the side of the Zamorin, erstwhile ruler of Kozhikode, is thus expected to become a major tourist attraction of the Malabar region. The village, by the side of the Moorad river, is one of the largest standalone projects of the department.

At a press meeting on Tuesday, Tourism Secretary V. Venu and P. Viswan, MLA, said Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan would open the Sargaalaya Art and Craft Village.

Dr. Venu said the village, on eight hectares of land under the Tourism Department, was conceived to reinvigorate the handicraft expertise of Kerala and showcase it before the world.

“The project is implemented based on the idea of ‘Responsible Tourism,'” he said. Artisans have been short-listed and allotment of huts to them has been finalised.

He said Kerala Tourism was looking forward to finding a firm footing for the village in the travel and tourism industry.

“A sum of Rs.15 crore has been spent on the project so far, out of which Rs.4 crore was from the Central fund for destination development projects in rural areas of the country,” he said.

The village will produce, display and sell art and handicraft items. “It will be a permanent facility functioning round the year unlike many other craft villages in the country,” he said.

The craft village, Mr. Viswan said, has more than 30 cottages meant for 100 artisans to stay and work at a time. Its management was entrusted to a private agency (Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society) for 10 years through a global tender.

“In the initial years, the government will provide financial and other support to the firm,” Dr. Venu said. Entry to the village, which is expected to attract domestic and foreign tourists, will be through tickets, with different rates for adults and children.

Boating, amusement facilities, an open-air theatre, a conference hall and guest houses will be available at the village. Industries Minister Elamaram Karim, Forest Minister Benoy Viswom, M.K. Raghavan, MP, MLAs and other political leaders from the district will participate in the function.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/16/stories/2011021661590300.htm

ajithv

February 16th, 2011, 06:15 AM

^^
From Businessline (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-others/tp-states/article1459256.ece)
Kozhikode, Feb. 15:

The Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, a pioneering effort by the Kerala Tourism Department, is set to be opened on February 19.

The village-styled ‘Sargaalaya' is spread across 20 acres at Iringal in Kozhikode district, and has been established at a cost of Rs 15 crore. It is part of the Department's ‘Responsible Tourism' initiative that envisages sharing the fruits of the projects with the local people.The main objective of the new project is to protect and sustain the dying traditional arts and crafts of Kerala and provide better job opportunities and wages to people engaged in these fields. It is designed as to attract tourists from other States and abroad.

shihab978

February 16th, 2011, 07:52 AM

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:cheers:

shihab978

February 16th, 2011, 08:07 AM

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shihab978

February 16th, 2011, 08:11 AM

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coolclt

February 16th, 2011, 08:20 AM

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Client : The Cottanad Plantations Ltd.
Location : Near Bus stand, Engapuzha

http://www.baselineprojects.in/projectdetail.php?proj=30

sanjupalayat

February 17th, 2011, 08:18 AM

Thank you Ranjith for sharing those projects. Anybody know the location of Markaz Knowledge City?

Beach road!! dont aks me for the source!!

Ranjith Abraham

February 17th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Beach road!! dont aks me for the source!!

Sanju, are you joking or serious.Do you think, getting around 250-500 acres of land around calicut beach possible.Come on, be practical.This would be somewhere on the city outskirts.

simpliCITY

February 17th, 2011, 09:58 AM

Beach road!! dont aks me for the source!!

^^^ No way!!

. It is coming in Kunnamangalam Panchayath. Very close to Karanthur.

sanjupalayat

February 17th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Sanju, are you joking or serious.Do you think, getting around 250-500 acres of land around calicut beach possible.Come on, be practical.This would be somewhere on the city outskirts.

Even i was surprised to hear this,they will make things impossible, possible!! letz see!! even karanthur area dont have much space, and this is an ambitious project!!

deewana

February 17th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Even i was surprised to hear this,they will make things impossible, possible!! letz see!! even karanthur area dont have much space, and this is an ambitious project!!

No Chance Man:ohno:

Rajcalicut

February 17th, 2011, 06:45 PM

^^^ No way!!

. It is coming in Kunnamangalam Panchayath. Very close to Karanthur.

The mosque is part of Muslim organisation Markazu-Ssaquafathi-Ssunniyyah’s knowledge city complex at Karanthur near Kozhikode. The group’s head and Islamic scholar Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar has planned the mosque.
source:http://m.economictimes.com/PDAET/articleshow/7464942.cms

India’s biggest mosque, larger than Delhi’s Jama Masjid, is coming up in Kerala, thanks to Abu Bakr Ahmed alias Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar, who heads the Markazu Ssaqafathi Ssunniyya group of Islamic institutions.

Being built on the outskirts of Kozhikode, the mosque will have a built-up area of 250,000 sq. ft., far out-sizing the 17th century mosque commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan in the capital city of the Mughal empire.

The mosque will be located in the Markaz Knowledge City, a 500-acre self-contained township. The township will accommodate a centre for Islamic learning, an information technology (IT) hub, a medical college, an engineering college, schools, hospitals, shopping malls and various other institutions, besides residential complexes.

source :http://www.defence.pk/forums/world-affairs/93218-india-s-biggest-mosque-come-up.html

I hate to spread rumours, but what else can one do with them?
Amanda Lear

http://calicutweloveyou.blogspot.com/

simpliCITY

February 18th, 2011, 12:31 PM

I hate to spread rumours, but what else can one do with them?
Amanda Lear

Why did you quote me to post the above sentence?? what is the difference between mine an your posts?? Karanthur is also part of Kunnamangalam panchayat. and by writing 'very close to Karanthur' I was talking about already run institutions and headquarters of Markaz.

Just my :2cents:

simpliCITY

February 18th, 2011, 12:32 PM

AND GUYS, we already have a separate thread for Markaz Knowledge City.

Rajcalicut

February 18th, 2011, 05:23 PM

Why did you quote me to post the above sentence?? what is the difference between mine an your posts?? Karanthur is also part of Kunnamangalam panchayat. and by writing 'very close to Karanthur' I was talking about already run institutions and headquarters of Markaz.

Just my :2cents:

My post was in support of your post, Simplicity. I didn't say that you are spreading the rumours, those who spread rumours understand what I mean. Earlier also, rumour was that Chennai Silks is coming at Kallai Road.If you are not 100% sure about an information( I am not criticizing you Simplicity) , please do not post unknown facts in SSC forums, as it is read by thousands of people all around the world.

bravenewworld

February 18th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Not to create trouble here, but I felt the previous post was perhaps a bit too harsh. I am a regular reader of this thread and I've always felt the openness and excitedness of the forumers the best thing about it. Making a mistake in a post seems acceptable, since a lot of what is discussed is what one hears from somewhere, not necessarily easily reference-able, and certainly not deserving of a talk-down.

Mr.Nellai

February 19th, 2011, 12:43 AM

Dr.Kalam with students-during a function in kolikode

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coolclt

February 19th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Dr.Kalam with students-during a function in kolikode

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It is not Kolikode, it is Kozhikode...

simpliCITY

February 19th, 2011, 07:01 AM

My post was in support of your post, Simplicity. I didn't say that you are spreading the rumours, those who spread rumours understand what I mean. Earlier also, rumour was that Chennai Silks is coming at Kallai Road.If you are not 100% sure about an information( I am not criticizing you Simplicity) , please do not post unknown facts in SSC forums, as it is read by thousands of people all around the world.

I am sorry. :pet:

sanjupalayat

February 19th, 2011, 08:01 AM

I apologize my friends, it was me who mentioned about the location and the information came from someone inside the organization, here after i wont repeate this anymore!! :ohno:

simpliCITY

February 19th, 2011, 09:57 AM

Dr.Kalam with students-during a function in kolikode

Yeah it is KOZHIKODE, Anyway thanks Mr. Nellai for sharing it. (It is first time i see any of your posts in outside of TN forums. so double Thanks)

Irshad

February 19th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Irshad

February 19th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Sali_varakkal

February 19th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Kozhikode: The Kerala State Civil Services Academy, Thiruvananthapuram, run by the Centre for Continuing Education Kerala, is opening a regional centre in Kozhikode. Education Minister M.A. Baby will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for the regional centre building on February 24

A Sarkari institute for giving training needs a builing on its own ? This is the problem with Government departments. This is not Capital City where each and every Government Office is supposed to have its own building. Calicut real estate is enough developed and has no dearth of buildings that can be rented out to run a training institute.
They must start to use the IT departments facilities and make the training available all throughout the Length and Breadth of Kerala.

Aslesh

February 19th, 2011, 03:17 PM

If the institute is to run for more than 20 years then own building is an economically better choice. According to your theory new govt colleges and universities should run on the top floors of shopping complexes like parallel colleges. Private educational institutes go for rented buildings when they don't have enough capital to invest or they are not sure how long they can run their business.

Actually as a calicutian you should be proud that Kerala State Civil Service academy is coming in a permanent building in Calicut. This will benefit all the civil service aspirants in malabar region. :cheers:

hsnse

February 19th, 2011, 06:12 PM

Sali_varakkal

February 19th, 2011, 06:35 PM

I agree completely. Saved me from replying on the same lines ;-)

First of all I am very much supportive of the premier coaching centre opening a centre in Calicut.

Sir, Capital City is hosting the services of this initiative for 5 years. This is now going to be available to a larger portion of aspirants when it comes to CLT. I wish the Government explore the possibilities to extend its reach further. We have ISRO who is managing EDUSAT based in Trivandrum. We have IIMK who is working on ePGP successfully at Calicut. Both these institutions are driving the delivery of Virtual Class Rooms in some way or other.
All i meant is the Funds spent in buiding a Concrete structure can be utilised in an optimal way with IT. What among the 7 points done differentlyas claimed by the Trivandrum Centre cant be done virtually.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kerala State Civil Service Academy was established by the Government of Kerala in February 2005 under the aegis of Centre for Continuing Education Kerala (CCEK) with the specific objective of giving intensive coaching to the young men and women who aspire for top posts in the country’s civil services

Since the Academy is equipped with videoconferencing facilities, the subject experts in Delhi will be invited to interact with our civil service aspirants. This interaction, it is hoped, will go a long way in boosting the morale of our students
How we differ from Delhi Institutes1. We give one-to-one attention to the students.
2. We have a well-stocked library for both the Prelims and the Mains.
3. Ample opportunities are provided to the students to interact with top as well as just passed out IAS/IFS/IPS officers.
4. 24 hr Library with unlimited Internet facilities.
5. Free access to Questia.com—Online Library.
6. Weekly test papers & assignments.
7. Debates, discussions and seminars

Sir, Capital City is hosting the services of this initiative for 5 years. This is now going to be available to a larger portion of aspirants.
I wish the Government explore the possibilities to extend this further. We have ISRO who is managing EDUSAT situated in Trivandrum. We have IIMK who is working on ePGP successfully at Calicut. They are driving the delivery of Virtual Class Rooms in a big way.
All i meant is the Funds spent in buiding a Concrete structure can be utilised in an optimal way with IT. What among the 7 points done differently by the Trivandrum Centre cant be done virtually.

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EDUSAT, launched by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F01) in September 2004, is India's first thematic satellite dedicated exclusively for educational services.

EDUSAT is already providing a wide range of educational delivery modes like one-way TV broadcast, interactive TV, video conferencing, computer conferencing, web-based instructions, etc.

Several state governments and universities are using the TDCC system extensively for Distance Education, Rural Development, Women & Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Health, Agriculture, Forestry, etc. The teaching-ends are now available at Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Karnataka and Goa. The DRS network consists of more than 5000 classrooms spread over the country

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Executive Post Graduate Programme (ePGP) in Management is a two-year post graduate diploma programme offered on Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) platform. The objective of the programme is to impart management education to working executives seeking skills and strategies to take their organizations to the next level.

Facilities offered to participants
Learning Management System

In order to supplement interactive learning through the HNGE technology platform a powerful Learning Management System is provided at the backend. It helps in threaded discussion among the participants with or without faculty interaction. It also keeps track of the student’s progress and provides a 24 X 7 virtual classroom for all participants.

HughesNet™ Global Education, previously known as DiRECWAY Global Education, is a premier satellite based education and training service initiative by Hughes, for corporate and working professionals/ Students. It has live, interactive, real-time, two way video, voice and data classes, and spread across 215 classrooms in 91 cities. HughesNet™ Global Education platform has redefined the next generation of education i.e. real-time Interactive Onsite Learning (IOL). First of its kind in the country, started in 2001, this platform seamlessly integrates the strengths of the traditional method of education — classroom teaching — with the latest in technology

Irshad

February 19th, 2011, 08:23 PM

First of all I am very much supportive of the premier coaching centre opening a centre in Calicut

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Sali...virtual class room is a very good concept.
1.) IIMK is offering this at price of 5L
2.) In the Planned regional centre the course fees are very less..so when it comes to affordability, investment of 20 or 25 cr for a permanent building may be a good option.

Also in my understanding civil service academy is running this course as a very strict residential program..so I doubt whether virtual class room concept will be applicable for this case

K@PP!R!S

February 20th, 2011, 05:55 AM

Kozhikode: A tool room-cum-training centre of Kerala Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (SIDCO) that is to be inaugurated by Industries Minister Elamaram Karim at Parapparakunnu, Olavanna, on Sunday is among the 10 public sector companies promised by the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

The factory is seen as a major step forward towards industrialisation of the backward North Kerala region. The Rs.12.5-crore unit is equipped with modern machinery that can manufacture precision equipment such as gauges, cutting tools, fixtures, plastic moulds, forging dyes, and pressure castings needed by defence and aerospace departments, Railways and small and medium industrial units.

The entire project cost has been provided by the State government in the form of share capital.

The unit will also have facilities to impart training to graduates and diploma holders in mechanical engineering in designing mould dyes, press tools, and fixtures and strengthen the State's skilled manpower to manufacture quality products.

Source: The Hindu

coolclt

February 21st, 2011, 06:01 AM

New building to come up in six acres
Rs.12 crore sanctioned for building

Work to start immediately

Kozhikode: Industries Minister Elamaram Karim, on Sunday, laid the foundation stone for a new campus of the State Institute of Hospitality Management at West Hill, here.

Mr. Karim said the State government had sanctioned Rs.12 crore for the completion of the new building, comprising an administrative block and classrooms for students. “The work will start immediately and will be completed without any delay,” he said.

Presiding over the function, A. Pradeepkumar, MLA, said the new building would come up in an area of six acres of land that was handed over by Kerala Soaps and Oils Ltd. to the institute.

The institute, which was opened in 2008, presently functions at Yathri Nivas, run by the Tourism Department.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar said the tendering process for the construction of the building had been completed.

The institute offers B.Sc. hospitality and hotel administration course. This three-year regular programme is offered by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The institute has 60 seats for its B.Sc. programme. At present, over 130 students are studying at the institute. Tourism Secretary V. Venu, District Collector P.B. Salim, Corporation councillor C.P. Salim and DCC president K.C. Abu attended.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/21/stories/2011022155470500.htm

shkdubai

February 24th, 2011, 06:47 AM

What happened to our thread? Why there are no posts for the last 3 days? Seems that nothing is happening in Calicut. Where is Sanju, coolclt, simplicity etc...??

simpliCITY

February 24th, 2011, 07:28 AM

^^Njanividunde!
New Court complex for Calicut.
The building will come near exisitng courts and will have 12 court halls in 6 floors
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Mathrubhumi Nagaram (http://epaper.mathrubhumi.com/index.php?cat=10&date=2011-02-23)

kmnarendran

February 24th, 2011, 07:33 AM

I agree completely. Saved me from replying on the same lines ;-)

It is really good that a premier academy is coming up in Calicut.

But I am also a little sceptical, for a Civil service Academy needs specialist-faculty. It is not easy for anyone (including the Govt. of Kerala)to find out people of that calibre in Calicut. By 'SPECIALIST FACULTY' I dont mean Retd IAS people.

OK...Lets hope those who have decided to run the academy will bring in such people from outside.

hsnse

February 24th, 2011, 04:13 PM

It is really good that a premier academy is coming up in Calicut.

But I am also a little sceptical, for a Civil service Academy needs specialist-faculty. It is not easy for anyone (including the Govt. of Kerala)to find out people of that calibre in Calicut. By 'SPECIALIST FACULTY' I dont mean Retd IAS people.

OK...Lets hope those who have decided to run the academy will bring in such people from outside.

Obviously! There is no rule, they should hire only from Calicut.

Sali_varakkal

February 24th, 2011, 06:32 PM

Obviously! There is no rule, they should hire only from Calicut.

Their website claims to have V-CON meetings with specialist faculty, from all over India in TVM location . And its true retd.IAS Officers are not always the best when it comes to grooming of aspirants to crack the prelims.

coolclt

February 25th, 2011, 07:18 AM

Kozhikode: Minister for Works, Law and Parliamentary Affairs M. Vijayakumar will lay the foundation stone for the Bicentenary Memorial Court Complex here on Sunday.

Justice Pius C. Kuriakose of the Kerala High Court, who is also the judge in charge of Kozhikode district and president of the Kerala Judicial Academy, will preside over the function.

Minister for Forest and Housing Benoy Viswom and Superintending Engineer (Department of Public works- Judicial circle, Kochi) Jolly Mathew will speak.

Addressing a news conference here on Thursday, District and Sessions Judge M.P. Ismayil, Additional District and Sessions Fast Track Court-I Judge P.D. Dharmaraj, Chief Judicial Magistrate K.P. John and A. Pradeepkumar, MLA, said the State government had sanctioned Rs.13.7 crore for constructing the court complex.

The proposed five-storey building, having 8,404 square metres, would house the seven courts, records rooms, chambers for judges, clerks' rooms, visitors rooms and have ample parking space.

At present, some of the courts such as the family court; Court of the Vigilance and Inquiry Commissioner and Special Judge; Vigilance Tribunal; and the Marad (Special Cases) Court functioned elsewhere in the city.

The complex would bring all the courts on a single campus.

The project would be completed within two years, they said.

The courts in Kozhikode had a history of 200 years. The project for setting up a bicentenary court began in 1992. A proposal for the complex was made in the 2008-2009 budget. However, the project was kept in abeyance on account of bureaucratic hurdles, Mr. Pradeepkumar said.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022556740500.htm

sanjupalayat

February 25th, 2011, 04:17 PM

simpliCITY

February 25th, 2011, 04:39 PM

^^ Yeah the drawing is boring. because whoever created the image is not good with the software!:lol: same will look much better (only much)with correct effects I am sure.:cheers:

Aslesh

February 25th, 2011, 05:33 PM

It will look great in real. At least will look like a court. Our highcourt doesn't look like a court.

simpliCITY

February 25th, 2011, 06:35 PM

High Court & Niyamasabhamandiram in TVM are the ugliest structures ever built in Kerala.

Aslesh

February 25th, 2011, 07:10 PM

^^ Yes 100% true.

coolclt

February 26th, 2011, 06:13 AM

New block built

at a cost of

Rs.24 crore

Pharmacy wing also gets new building

Kozhikode: The Golden Jubilee Block of the Institute of Maternity and Child Health (IMCH) at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital will be thrown open to the public on Sunday. Union Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran will inaugurate the new block.

The multi-storeyed building was constructed utilising a portion of the Rs.50 crore special fund sanctioned by the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). With this, the facilities at the IMCH — which started functioning in 1971 — would get a major facelift.

Medical College Principal C. Raveendran and IMCH Superintendent T.P. Ashraf told presspersons here on Friday that the seven-storeyed building would house high-end operation theatres, central store with cold room facilities to preserve medicines and surgical equipment, post-operative intensive care units with 60-bed capacity, leukaemia ward, paediatric specialty ward, administrative block and classrooms for training programmes.

“With the completion of the remaining works on the fourth and fifth floor, facilities such as fertility clinic, centralised intensive care unit, auditoriums for continuing medical education programmes, pay wards and quarters for resident doctors would also be set up in the Golden Jubilee Block,” they added.

The first floor of the building will house a theatre complex with nine high-end operation theatres. Three more theatres will be added to the complex during the second phase of development activities.

According to Dr. Raveendran and Dr. Ashraf, the government had spent Rs.24 crore on completing the Golden Jubilee Block. More hi-tech medical equipment would be purchased for the development of existing amenities at the institute, they said.

The new building of the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences will also be opened at the Medical College on Sunday. The construction of the building was completed at a cost of Rs.1.60 crore.

The pharmacy course was started in Kozhikode Medical College in 1967 with an intake of 50 students for the D.Pharm course. The course conducted by the Department of Pharmacology was shifted to a separate building in 1997, besides introducing new degree and postgraduate. courses in pharmacology in the following years. All these courses were conducted in a building which was originally constructed to accommodate diploma students. Sanction was given for the construction of a new building following requests of the Pharmacology Department pointing out the space constraints.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/26/stories/2011022658150500.htm

sajith

February 28th, 2011, 08:36 AM

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sanjupalayat

February 28th, 2011, 08:38 AM

^^great find!!

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 01:54 AM

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wow, super building yaar.:shocked:

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 02:09 AM

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simpliCITY

March 1st, 2011, 06:04 AM

^^ Sir, don't you think it is dangerous for that guy to reveal his personnel chat on a public forum?? Did you mentioned him that you will post it in SSC??

Arunchandran

March 1st, 2011, 06:38 AM

I would like to draw special attention of the mods on post # 4419.

maheshponneth

March 1st, 2011, 08:32 AM

I would like to draw special attention of the mods on post # 4419.

sorry for my mistake and I don't want to repeat it. Thank u Simplicity .:nuts::ohno: Actually I intended to say that there was proposal for the Mangalore-Hyderabad Express train which is very helpful for the people of Malabar. But Railway authorities did not sanction it. I want to highlight the problems suffered by Railways for land acquisition in Malappuram District for the project of Guruvayur-Thirunnavaya railway line. That's all. They can not identify the land owners clearly since most of them are binamies. The political intervention done by senior political leaders is also big problem for the project. These are the things that I want to say. That's all.:)

simpliCITY

March 1st, 2011, 11:26 AM

^^ :cheers:

The problem with Guruvayoor - Thirur (Now Guruvayoor -Thirunavaya)line is the protests from locals. As we know every projects has to face same kind of protests, this particular project has some issues behind it. I think because of the reason mentioned by you.

Ren Calicut

March 2nd, 2011, 04:36 AM

vinod_2007

March 2nd, 2011, 05:54 AM

KFC to start its outlet(s) in Calicut.
There is an ad in today's newspaper (The Hindu ), by hyson restaurants, about an interview to recruit staff for upcoming outlets of KFC in Calicut.
As an advertisment from a reputed firm, that is an authentic piece of information.

Wow!!!!! so International brands are moving to minor cities as well...

Really gud news..

coolclt

March 2nd, 2011, 06:00 AM

Kozhikode: Industries Minister Elamaram Karim inaugurated a ‘high-tech' bamboo floor tile factory of the Kerala State Bamboo Corporation at Nallalam here recently.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Karim said the venture was testimony to the Left Democratic Government's resolve to strengthen existing public sector units and start new factories.

The unit, set up at a cost of Rs.9 crore, would employ 80 people. The State's share is Rs.five crore and Centre gave Rs.7 crore, the Minister said. (Rs.three crore will be used as working capital).

The machinery came from Taiwan. Bamboo tiles produced at the factory would be sold at Rs.150 per square feet.

Mayor A.K. Premajam presided over the function. District panchayat president K. Jameela, District Collector P.B. Salim, Bamboo Corporation Chairman K.A. Chakochan, Managing Director A.S. Shanawaz and CPI(M) leader V.K.C. Mammed Koya also spoke.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/02/stories/2011030260290500.htm

dinakar

March 2nd, 2011, 06:42 AM

Beeline builders
G+10F

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dinakar

March 2nd, 2011, 06:46 AM

Looks like MADHYAMAM is going to launch there TV channel based in calicut

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5785/madhyamami.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/i/madhyamami.jpg/)

Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd.
Atharwala Apartments, 1st floor,
Azhakodi Cross Lane, Mavoor Road,
Calicut, Kerala - 673 004

Tel.: + 91 495 405 0502
E-mail: hr@mediaonetv.in

simpliCITY

March 2nd, 2011, 07:37 AM

^^ Yeah, they already bought some land near Sarovaram. for their HQ.

Sali_varakkal

March 2nd, 2011, 05:32 PM

KFC to start its outlet(s) in Calicut.
There is an ad in today's newspaper (The Hindu ), by hyson restaurants, about an interview to recruit staff for upcoming outlets of KFC in Calicut.
As an advertisment from a reputed firm, that is an authentic piece of information.

Location clues ? nice to know KFC is here, perhaps our very own Pizza Hut @ Calicut will follow. lets keep fingers crossed

Irshad

March 2nd, 2011, 07:05 PM

^^ Yeah, they already bought some land near Sarovaram. for their HQ.

It is sad that Mathrubhoomi TV moved to Trivandrum,it is from Calicut they grown to such a level......

Also IUML is going to start a channel...will it be based in Calicut ?Any idea?

I remember India vision when started,there corporate HQ was Calicut ,then they moved to Cochin ..

Already there is one channel which is registered from Calicut..Does anyone remember the name?

maheshponneth

March 3rd, 2011, 01:20 AM

It is sad that Mathrubhoomi TV moved to Trivandrum,it is from Calicut they grown to such a level......

Also IUML is going to start a channel...will it be based in Calicut ?Any idea?

I remember India vision when started,there corporate HQ was Calicut ,then they moved to Cochin ..

Already there is one channel which is registered from Calicut..Does anyone remember the name?

Every one is starting their own channel. But no quality. Whenever we see some news in channels, we feel boring. I think there should have some rules to obstruct this type of mushroom channels. Amruthu Adhikamayalum Visham Thanneyanu. :bash:

coolclt

March 3rd, 2011, 06:16 AM

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American Based IT company Arbitron Technology Services India Pvt. Ltd is going to start its office in Calicut. They will open their new office in Technology Business Incubator TBI-NITC in April. They also have plans to start an office in UL Cyberpark.

Source:MetroManorama

simpliCITY

March 3rd, 2011, 06:58 AM

^^:applause: Perfect start!

hsnse

March 3rd, 2011, 05:22 PM

Irshad

March 3rd, 2011, 10:44 PM

Multiple malls under the brand BCG Health Square will come up soon ? a total of 6 malls, 2 in Ernakulam district and four others in Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram respectively. ?We hope to achieve this in the next five years with the Health Square brand adding Rs 30-40 crore to the group's turnover of Rs 68 crore as of now
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article1506622.ece

gopinath85

March 4th, 2011, 05:31 AM

It is sad that Mathrubhoomi TV moved to Trivandrum,it is from Calicut they grown to such a level......

Also IUML is going to start a channel...will it be based in Calicut ?Any idea?

I remember India vision when started,there corporate HQ was Calicut ,then they moved to Cochin ..

Already there is one channel which is registered from Calicut..Does anyone remember the name?

Darshana T V is the name of IUML channel...........

and Sun network is going to launch a new kids channel "Kochu t v"

coolclt

March 4th, 2011, 06:16 AM

A project by Puthuppadi grama panchayat
Panchayat to invest Rs.15 lakh for the Rs.1-crore project

Seeks sponsorship from tourism industry

Kozhikode: The Puthuppadi grama panchayat is planning to install solar lamps on the 13-km stretch of the scenic Thamarassery ghat road.

The panchayat will initially invest Rs.15 lakh for the project besides seeking financial support of sponsors from the tourism industry.

The plan of the panchayat is to light up the ghat road from Adivaram to Lakkidi by the end of the next financial year. According to an estimate prepared by the panchayat, 1,250 solar lamps, each costing Rs.7,000, will be needed for the illumination process. A major portion of the installation cost will be mobilised from sponsors in the tourism sector.

According to panchayat vice-president T. Biju, five sponsors have agreed to cooperate with the venture. The sponsors will be allowed a suitable advertisement campaign in return for their support.

Though the Tourism Department had earlier put up solar lights at some parts of the ghat road, they had been stolen in the absence of surveillance. They were easily stolen as the lights were fitted on small posts. This time, the panchayat would erect taller posts to prevent such attempts.

“The total project cost will come around Rs.1 crore. But, it is necessary to make the location more appealing for sightseers and light up the murky ways to ensure security for night travellers,” says Mr. Biju.

The district panchayat has also come in support of the initiative, he adds.

Along with the illumination process, the panchayat will undertake gardening work on both sides of the ghat road. Funds allotted under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme will be utilised for the purpose.

The district administration has approved a suggestion of the grama panchayat to post four green guards on the ghat road to take care of development activities in the area. Their wages will be paid by the panchayat using a portion of the fund collected as parking fee from travellers who throng the view points.

Information centre

The panchayat is planning to open a tourism information centre to help the tourists who depend on the ghat road to reach Wayanad district. The panchayat will purchase land at a convenient spot near Adivaram for setting up the facility.

Mr. Biju said a fund of Rs.15 lakh would be spent in the coming financial year for the project.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030459380500.htm

PPJ

March 4th, 2011, 10:05 AM

jaivin

March 7th, 2011, 02:42 PM

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bravenewworld

March 8th, 2011, 03:53 PM

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This is the ground floor of a new 3B+G+3F mall coming up on the NH-17

bravenewworld

March 8th, 2011, 03:54 PM

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This is the floor plan of the ground floor of a new 3B+G+3F mall coming up on NH-17 by HiLite

coolclt

March 8th, 2011, 05:51 PM

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This is the ground floor of a new 3B+G+3F mall coming up on the NH-17

The thumbnail is not opening i my system, can you please repost it...

Rajcalicut

March 8th, 2011, 06:03 PM

http://img3.imageshack.us/i/hiliteff.jpg/

This is the ground floor of a new 3B+G+3F mall coming up on the NH-17

Could you please provide the exact location of the Mall ?

sanjupalayat

March 8th, 2011, 06:46 PM

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This is the ground floor of a new 3B+G+3F mall coming up on the NH-17

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Irshad

March 10th, 2011, 09:49 PM

IBS,UST and more importantly CTS is also coming to Cyber Park.....
In the past we heared about IBS ,UST and Nest but CTS we are hearing for the first time....

This is really a good news and if true ,good push for IT industry in Calicut !!!!!!!!!!

LINK:http://images.mathrubhumi.com/flashpaper/2011/Mar/11/2011-Mar-11_01_Koz_20104.pdf

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American Based IT company Arbitron Technology Services India Pvt. Ltd is going to start its office in Calicut. They will open their new office in Technology Business Incubator TBI-NITC in April. They also have plans to start an office in UL Cyberpark.

Source:MetroManorama

coolclt

March 11th, 2011, 05:08 AM

20 ambulances to be available for emergencies round-the-clock
Helpline number is 102

Network to have 50 ambulances by April 15

Kozhikode: The ambulance network of Angels International Foundation was declared ready to function. Finance director of Angels (Active Network Group of Emergency Life Savers) project Mehroof Raj T.P. told presspersons here on Wednesday that the project would be implemented on an experimental basis from Wednesday as a network of 20 ambulances.

It was expected to become a full-fledged force from April 15 with 50 ambulances in the network.

The project, which uses GPS, GPRS and the Internet for its functioning, will ensure the availability of ambulances all over the district, round-the-clock, on calling the helpline number 102, Dr. Mehroof said.

The project had not received any financial help from the government.

The upgrading of the ambulances was done using a sum of Rs.14 lakh that was collected through donations and a bank loan. While most of the ambulances in the network belonged to various ambulance operators in the district, including hospitals, one ambulance was solely owned by Angels.

Executive director (administration) of Angels P.P. Venugopal said the project would change the popular perspective of ambulances as corpse-carriers, now that they played an important role in saving lives.

Since most road accident victims succumbed to injuries on the way to hospitals, there was a need to provide skilled care to patients inside ambulances. Angels would soon start a course for emergency medical care technicians in association with George Washington University of the US and Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services, he said.

An arrangement had been made with the police department to punish those who misused the helpline.

Ambulance operators who wished to be part of the Angels network could contact 9745602240 (for city) or 9947672110 (for north Kozhikode), Dr. Venugopal said.

A short film explaining the functioning of the network was screened on the occasion. Angels vice-president P.M. Janardhanan, executive director (medical) V.T. Ajith Kumar and joint executive director V.P. Balasubramanian were present at the press meet.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/11/stories/2011031162380500.htm

Ranjith Abraham

March 11th, 2011, 05:36 AM

dinakar

March 11th, 2011, 09:35 AM

IBS,UST and more importantly CTS is also coming to Cyber Park.....
In the past we heared about IBS ,UST and Nest but CTS we are hearing for the first time....

This is really a good news and if true ,good push for IT industry in Calicut !!!!!!!!!!

This is a news from mathrubhumi, don't know how much of it would materialize.

MANORAMA also reports the same , but only thing is that CTS became TCS ... (i think by mistake it beacme TCS) , so there must be some fact about the news...

being a TCS er i know TCS have no big plans except TRIVANDRUM in kerala

they are looking gor 5 acres to build their own campus and same with IBS

Its good that companies are looking @ calicut with interest..... people like us can relocate in future :):):)

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Jomy

March 11th, 2011, 11:32 AM

MANORAMA also reports the same , but only thing is that CTS became TCS ... (i think by mistake it beacme TCS) , so there must be some fact about the news...

being a TCS er i know TCS have no big plans except TRIVANDRUM in kerala

they are looking gor 5 acres to build their own campus and same with IBS

Its good that companies are looking @ calicut with interest..... people like us can relocate in future :):):)

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As far as i know, NeST have no immediate plans for Calicut. There Software field is focused in trivandrum, and there new software campus in Trivandrum is almost ready. For Hardware, they focused in Kochi. And another campus is proposed in kochi, focused on Electronics.

Don't know the plans of IBS and UST. IBS already having one campus in Trivandrum, have space for further exansion. And UST is constructing a massive campus in Trivandrum.

Lets hope for the best, as these three gaints are home grown companies, they will be more confident to start new offices in other parts of the state. They may start their operations from calicut once the cyber park become a realty. But I am bit doubtfull of CTS and TCS.

dinakar

March 11th, 2011, 12:10 PM

As far as i know, NeST have no immediate plans for Calicut. There Software field is focused in trivandrum, and there new software campus in Trivandrum is almost ready. For Hardware, they focused in Kochi. And another campus is proposed in kochi, focused on Electronics.

Don't know the plans of IBS and UST. IBS already having one campus in Trivandrum, have space for further exansion. And UST is constructing a massive campus in Trivandrum.

Lets hope for the best, as these three gaints are home grown companies, they will be more confident to start new offices in other parts of the state. They may start their operations from calicut once the cyber park become a realty. But I am bit doubtfull of CTS and TCS.

Nowhere in the ad it says, NEST has plans for Calicut

Regarding UST and IBS... proofs are here ( very old news though from IBS)..Atleast they have said they have plans... heheh

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7549/ustu.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/ustu.jpg/)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5508/ibsp.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/ibsp.jpg/)

News on CTS : cannot say anything until they start there campus......

:cheers:

Bivin

March 11th, 2011, 07:30 PM

Lets hope for the best, as these three gaints are home grown companies, they will be more confident to start new offices in other parts of the state. They may start their operations from calicut once the cyber park become a realty. But I am bit doubtfull of CTS and TCS.

Mathrubhumi clearly says it is Cognizant Technology Solutions.
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Sali_varakkal

March 12th, 2011, 04:54 AM

Nowhere in the ad it says, NEST has plans for Calicut

Regarding UST and IBS... proofs are here ( very old news though from IBS)..Atleast they have said they have plans... heheh

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7549/ustu.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/ustu.jpg/)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5508/ibsp.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/ibsp.jpg/)

News on CTS : cannot say anything until they start there campus......

:cheers:

Hi nice bit of research. likely that its CTS. Think Chennai company has land in Tirunelvali ELCOT to take care of southern region; so may choose Calicut as the next location after Kochi. Their Coimbatore facility is big in Testing and BPO service desk offerings as far as I know.

sanjupalayat

March 13th, 2011, 02:47 PM

IBS & UST having plans to setup office is not new! we have heard about it a year back or so, but about CTS plans, its truly refreshing and if materialises will give a positive outlook for Calicut as an IT Destination, if things goes as planned, we can see another compitator inside Kerala among the other 2 destinations, Kozhikode being having locational advantage can attract more companies to its soil, all we need is a good start with govt support.

jaivin

March 14th, 2011, 05:20 AM

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k589/jaivincalicut/clt-1.jpg
Today manorama news paper.

simpliCITY

March 14th, 2011, 06:39 AM

Nice updates of Cyberpark.
Guys, please post the news about Airport and Cyberpark in relevant threads .

RKPV

March 14th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Their Coimbatore facility is big in Testing and BPO service desk offerings as far as I know.

No CTS BPO in Coimbatore. Employs 5K + professionals in all departments in a leased own facility.

CTS might be looking for similar kind of leased land in Kozhikode , like they have in Thirunelveli and Coimbatore. So I differ with the news in mathrubhumi, hope it might not be the common facility, which is suppose to complete by this year as Cyber park Stage I. Rather they are looking for leased land inside SEZ.

vinod_2007

March 16th, 2011, 11:03 AM

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k589/jaivincalicut/clt-1.jpg
Today manorama news paper.

Is this required ?

What will be the status of the Old Airport and the upcoming Kannur Airport...

Looks like Malabar region will see few air shows very soon..... :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

jaivin

March 16th, 2011, 12:21 PM

http://www.madhyamam.com/news/58548/110315
New AirPort Demanded news from madhyamam

maheshponneth

March 16th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Is this required ?

What will be the status of the Old Airport and the upcoming Kannur Airport...

Looks like Malabar region will see few air shows very soon..... :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:
Vinod, In the karippoor airport, there is not enough facilities to accommodate new flights. So in order to deal more flights and increasing passengers, new airport will be comfortable. I think the existing airport should be relieved for Air Force and let start their battallion at Malappuram. So that airport can be utilised instead of destroying it.:)

hsnse

March 16th, 2011, 04:52 PM

Is this required ?

What will be the status of the Old Airport and the upcoming Kannur Airport...

Looks like Malabar region will see few air shows very soon..... :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

We've already had this discussion/argument/debate. Please check previous posts.
We don't need to bring the Kannur airport into the picture here. Calicut is a major city and requires its own world class facilities.

One thing they can do with Karippur is hand it over to the Air Force as a base or something. For such aircraft, the facilities there are more than enough.

hsnse

March 16th, 2011, 04:54 PM

http://www.madhyamam.com/news/58548/110315
New AirPort Demanded news from madhyamam

Good one! Just pray it materializes

coolclt

March 17th, 2011, 05:19 AM

Work to be complete by middle of next year
Kozhikode: Major IT companies such as CTS, UST and IBS have evinced interest in setting up shop at Cyberpark that is coming up in Nellicode, here, the IT park's top officials said here on Wednesday. Cyberpark, being promoted by the State government's IT Department, is expected to be ready by the middle of next year to welcome its first batch of tenants.

Binu A. Pazhoor, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberpark, said, Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd. (KSITIL), which is developing the park, had completed acquisition of more than 40 acres of land. The remaining, a little over two acres , would be taken over shortly. The construction work of the Common Facility Centre would begin as soon as land acquisition is completed.

The price bids from pre-qualified contractors had been invited for the construction of the first IT building, which is expected to be commissioned by the middle of next year. Also, the leasing of land for co-developers would start by April 2012, he said.

Besides facilities for IT majors, the park will also provide office space for small and medium enterprises. They will be free to design their own layouts in the IT building to suit their needs.

Also, the park is planning to offer a ‘hand holding' service to small and medium enterprises at its Resource Support Service Centre in association with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).

The Cyberpark would be designed in such a way as to play a critical role in promoting Information Communication Techonology (ICT) capabilities and entrepreneurship.

Graduates from Kozhikode and the neighbouring areas are also expected to benefit from the Cyberpark's Graduate Attachment and Training Programme, which is designed to develop and strengthen the State's efforts to intensify human capital development activities. The interns would be trained in soft skills, given on-the-job training and even helped to obtain placements in the companies operating from the park, he said.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/17/stories/2011031761670500.htm

simpliCITY

March 17th, 2011, 06:44 AM

Coolclt, Please post it in the Cyberpark thread. If we have seperate threads for seperate projects, it is better to keep posting them on the relevent threads only,

see we had a discussion about Calicut airport here, now nobody remember it and same is again came to form another discussion. If it was in Calicut airport thread . The subject would be alive there for quite long time.

Please all, please co-operate.:cheers:

dinakar

March 19th, 2011, 02:42 PM

The Cradle calicut :cheers:

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coolclt

March 20th, 2011, 05:41 AM

Kozhikode: Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University of Health and Allied Sciences K. Mohandas will inaugurate Cutis Institute, a centre for advanced dermatology, aesthetic medicine and surgery, here on Sunday.

Managing Director of the institute S. Prasannakumar told presspersons here on Saturday that the complete skin-care hospital was a blend of medical innovation, expertise and aesthetics. The hospital offered treatment for all types of skin ailments ranging from allergic problems, eczema, psoriasis, hair and nail problems to vitiligo and other skin malignancies besides beautification and cosmetic therapies like anti-aging treatments, healing of pigmentary disorders of skin and management of excessive hair growth, loss of hair, pimples and facial scarring. Services like corrective and reconstructive plastic surgery, and hair transplant were also available at the institute, Dr. Prasannakumar said.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/20/stories/2011032050340200.htm

Rajcalicut

March 20th, 2011, 03:37 PM

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k589/jaivincalicut/00202_99547.jpg

Any idea what is coming there at Davison theatre land ?

http://calicutweloveyou.blogspot.com/2010/08/satra-mall-multiplex-and-hotel-at.html

Sali_varakkal

March 21st, 2011, 07:14 AM

Any idea what is coming there at Davison theatre land ?

http://calicutweloveyou.blogspot.com/2010/08/satra-mall-multiplex-and-hotel-at.html

Raj whats the Satra multiplex updates. Are they taking these projectors over there ? Its been a long wait for PVS cinemas opening.

doeboy

March 22nd, 2011, 12:06 AM

coolclt

March 23rd, 2011, 05:31 AM

Kozhikode: Deputy Mayor P.T. Abdul Latheef, who is also the Finance standing committee chairman, on Tuesday, presented the budget proposals of the city Corporation for 2011-12 at the council hall here.

The budget proposes a revenue of Rs.210.35 crore and an expenditure of Rs.196.57 crore, with a surplus of Rs.13.78 crore. The revenue comprises a carryover of Rs.14.81 crore from last year's budget, a revenue account of Rs.108.54 crore and a capital account of Rs.86.98 crore.

The proposed account expenditure is Rs.92.26 crore and capital expenditure Rs.104. 48 crore.

Prof. Latheef also presented the revised budget with a revenue of Rs.133.41 crore and expenditure of Rs.118.59 crore for 2010-11.

There were no new proposals in the budget in view of the model code of conduct imposed by the Election Commission. However, the budget set aside allocations for various segments, including maintenance of roads and buildings, sanitation works and productive purposes.

The outlay proposed in the revenue expenditure for road maintenance is Rs.34.74 crore; building maintenance, Rs 2.07 crore; parks and ponds, Rs.52 lakh; drinking water, Rs.15 lakh; drainage, Rs.11 lakh; sanitation, Rs.23 lakh; street lights, Rs.52 lakh; productive schemes, Rs.1.8 crore and repair of immovable properties of erstwhile Elathur, Beypore and Cheruvannur-Nallalam grama panchayats, Rs.4.73 crore.

The proposed capital expenditure in various sectors are maintenance of office buildings, Rs.1.93 crore; road construction, Rs.46.67 lakh; tarring and concreting of roads, Rs.8.99 crore; municipal governance, Rs.18.9 crore; drainage, Rs.29.52 lakh; poverty alleviation, Rs.80 lakh; crematorium, Rs.47 lakh and stadium, Rs.14 lakh.

The civic body expected to obtain a sum of Rs.22.05 crore from property tax, one of the top revenue earners. The other revenues are likely to come from professional tax, Rs.13 crore; rental fee from buildings and land, Rs.11.25 crore; advertisement, Rs.1 crore; Dangerous and Offence Trade Licence, Rs.1.65 crore; bus stand fee, Rs. 50 lakh; and construction of building, Rs.70 lakh.

Prof. Latheef said the participation of the State government and the Centre was inevitable for the comprehensive development of the city. All these years, the civic body had successfully implemented the schemes of the State government and Centre.

The Corporation had submitted a Rs.1.64-crore project under the Service Level Benchmarking in e-governance of the Union Ministry of Urban Development. The Centre had allotted Rs.49.2 lakh as first tranche.

The civic body had also prepared the City Development Plan to avail itself of the benefits under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, he said.

In her introductory address, Mayor A.K. Premajam said the previous council had taken steps to obtain funds for schemes drawn up by the Centre for municipal corporations. The City Development Plan would cover the city, including Beypore, Nallalam-Cheruvannur and Elathur grama panchayats that were recently merged with the Corporation and the Olavanna grama panchayat on the outskirts of the city. The total population was 6.57 lakh in the 140-sq.km area.

Better governance

However, municipal governance needed some more improvements, especially the interface between officials and the people. The cooperation of all councillors was required to bring in developments, Prof. Premajam said.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/23/stories/2011032353440700.htm

Sali_varakkal

March 23rd, 2011, 09:41 AM

cool.. heard for some time.. :)

Calicut beach online radio now carries RadioMango version Calicut City 91.9.

Good move from Calicutbeach patrons.

http://radio.calicutbeach.com/

dinakar

March 27th, 2011, 06:12 AM

No idea if this one is posted earlier

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/2518/convention.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/convention.jpg/)

scorpiogenius

March 29th, 2011, 09:26 AM

Guys, which one is this? Posted here before?

Environmental Clearance minutes (http://164.100.194.5:8081/ssdn1/showMeetingMinutesAgenda.do;jsessionid=0FAA872A460A915A1F441613D64A87C2)

4.22 Environmental Clearance for proposed group housing project at Sy No. 15/2, 62/2, 62/1A1A, Pantheerankavu Village, Olavanna Grams Panchayat, Kozhikode Distt. by M/s Vertical Height Infrastructure India Pvt. Ltd. [F.No. 21-66/2010-IA.III].

The project involves construction of group housing complex on a total plot area is 8613.23 sq.m. The total built up area is 42,377.22 sq.m. It is proposed to construct 216 dwelling units (1 BR -16, 1 BR + study -88, 2 BR + study -104 and 3 BR + study -8) in 3 towers in 3 level basements, GF & 14 floors. The total water requirement is 101.88 KLD (Fresh water requirement is 75.20 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 110 KLD. Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets 26.68 KLD, horticulture 6.0 KLD, and balance 49.82 KLD will be used for nearby plantations. Total solid waste generation will be 432 Kg/day. The power requirement is 1,170 KWH. The total parking proposed for 250 cars and 120 two wheelers. Total cost of the project is Rs.82.40 crores.

simpliCITY

March 30th, 2011, 07:56 AM

G Tec computer education plans IPO in next 2 years
G Tec Computer Education, the software training arm of Calicut-based Glosoft Technologies Private Ltd, plans to list itself in the stock exchange within next two years, said Mehroof I Manalody, chairman and managing director (CMD) of the institute.

“We are planning to go for an IPO (Initial Public Offering) in next two years. G-Tec will set up its own university soon. For that we need more funds and hence the IPO,” Manalody told newsmen in Bubneswar

Currently the revenue income of the company is about Rs 8 crore per annum and this is expected to grow exponentially once it expands its operations from southern India to other parts of the country.

“We are now doing well in South India as far as computer education is concerned. Our market share is 90% in the region”, he claimed.

The computer training company, which provides more than 200 courses starting from basic computers to Microsoft, Sun certified professional programmes, is ambitious about its growth in Orissa and hopes to set up 100 centers in the state.

Business Standard (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/g-tec-computer-education-plans-ipo-in-next-2-years/429985/)

simpliCITY

March 31st, 2011, 07:12 AM

http://i56.tinypic.com/2vc85m9.jpg

Cafe Coffee Day to open 11 more outlets in Kerala 3 each in Trivandrum & Calicut, four in Kochi & one in Lakkidi, Wayanad.

Metro Vartha (http://www.metrovaartha.com/2011/03/30005051/busicafe-coffeeday-20110330.html)
Mathrubhumi (http://www.mathrubhumi.com/business/news_articles/story-170587.html)

coolclt

March 31st, 2011, 09:24 AM

dinakar

April 3rd, 2011, 01:14 PM

Guys, which one is this? Posted here before?

Environmental Clearance minutes (http://164.100.194.5:8081/ssdn1/showMeetingMinutesAgenda.do;jsessionid=0FAA872A460A915A1F441613D64A87C2)

4.22 Environmental Clearance for proposed group housing project at Sy No. 15/2, 62/2, 62/1A1A, Pantheerankavu Village, Olavanna Grams Panchayat, Kozhikode Distt. by M/s Vertical Height Infrastructure India Pvt. Ltd. [F.No. 21-66/2010-IA.III].

Looks like this is the new project of HORIZON properties.......
Good find scorpoi...

14F X 3...... Bypass is really growing tall by the day...

Horizon Properties is the brain child of 6 entrepreneurs with experience in construction of high rise buildings, both in the public and private sectors. Their hard work, perseverance and commitment to work paid off and the joint venture came out a success. This project is being marketed by sister concern, Vertical Heights Properties and Developers Pvt. Limited. Our upcoming projects are located in NH Bypass Palazhi and Karaparamba in Calicut. The building experts at Horizon properties have been involved in building many landmarks in Calicut city like the Alukkas Jewellery, Baby Memorial Hospital etc. and also in building many bridges and flyovers in Kerala.

http://horizonpropertiesindia.com/about.htm
:cheers:

dinakar

April 4th, 2011, 08:40 AM

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2582/95644502.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/95644502.jpg/)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6936/ssssaa.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/ssssaa.jpg/)

dinakar

April 4th, 2011, 08:41 AM

Metromax topped out

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simpliCITY

April 4th, 2011, 09:46 AM

^^Bad quality images!:bash:

we don't need such pics of' nothing special' unless it is about a much awaited or secret project. please don't ruin this forum. No one will take care of it.

NO offense !

dinakar

April 4th, 2011, 10:10 AM

^^Bad quality images!:bash:

we don't need such pics of' nothing special' unless it is about a much awaited or secret project. please don't ruin this forum. No one will take care of it.

NO offense !

Thank you.

:deadthrea for last 4 days .. taught of giving some updats on some projects...

i dont have a good CAM to have better quality pics...

Any ways no more pics which will ruin this forum......

Aslesh

April 4th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Entha mashe koch kuttikale pole. ;)

simpliCITY

April 4th, 2011, 11:38 AM

Thank you.

:deadthrea for last 4 days .. taught of giving some updats on some projects...

i dont have a good CAM to have better quality pics...

Any ways no more pics which will ruin this forum......

Dinakar, sorry if I :poke: you,

You are a genuine forumer , And I appreciate all of your efforts to update our forums :hug:. But Calicut thread is grown from there and now it is a matured one. we don't need to go back to the old days , where we discussed every two storey buildings with photographs( am not saying you are doing the same - just an example) Here now we should be little careful to get good attention don't you remember what happend to Kollam thread some times ago?? folks spammed the thread with every 'busstop inaguration' type news twice or thrice a day and people lost interests in it ( Till now I rarely check Kollam thread because of that - I often check all other forums whenever I c the updates)

So it is only with good photos and good news, more and more people visits our thread. Your photos lacks quality -it is not worth to post in an international forum to showcase a City.