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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Government is planning to raise the funds for the proposed Life Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram with the support of the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC).

Industries Minister Elamaram Kareem informed the Assembly on Tuesday that 260 acres of land has been identified for the project at Veyiloor near Thonakkal in the district. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 300 crore. The separate projects that will come up in the proposed park are expected to get Central assistance, he said in a written reply. A feasibility study for the project has already been conducted. The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology will be able to make use of the facilities at the proposed park, which is expected to have projects in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nano-technology and other research projects, the Minister said in a written reply to Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and N Sakthan.

Meanwhile, sources said that the Government is planning to form a separate company under the KSIDC for setting up the life science park.

url (http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/life-science-park-soon/235152.html)

It is very happy to hear this news. HLL is a Trivandrum based Mini-ratna PSU. Currently, they are targeting to achieve Navaratna status. For that they should have facilities in more towns/cities. As part of this, they are planning to start a big manufacturing facility in Chennai (I think, it is for medical equipments - not sure about it). Our state government could have attracted this investment to the upcoming Life Sciences Park. This shows how much better and efficient other state governments are, in attracting and giving ample support for investments. The best example is the Vizhinjam container terminal. If it is in any other state, it would have been materialized years ago. Hope that this time, government can overcome all the hurdles and start the project at the earliest.

Really no offense meant...

Regards,
Vinod N N

Friends,

Can anyone tell about the big construction work going on near the Big I project (opposite to Ginger hotel)

Vinod N N

Pre-rail budget meet of MPs makes little headway



Special Correspondent



Minister upset after Railway officials fail to turn up





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Thiruvananthapuram: A pre-Railway Budget conference of MPs convened by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Vijayakumar, who holds charge of railway development, turned sour on Friday following Railway officials' failure to turn up for discussions.

Mr. Vijayakumar did not hide his consternation at a press conference held after the meet, terming it as a serious lapse on the part of the officials and a breach of privilege of the MPs. He said he would officially inform the Prime Minister about the incident.

The Minister had convened the meeting to discuss the development projects to be included in the Railway Budget. Only 10 MPs attended the meet, with only two MPs, Jose K. Mani of the Kerala Congress (M) and K.P. Dhanapalan of the Congress, representing the United Democratic Front being present. A majority of the MPs appeared to have not taken the Minister's conference seriously.



Where was Dr. Tharoor MP of Trivandrum?

photos after a long break.

Leela building at Technopark.

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Parnasala at Santhigiri. One of the land mark constructions in India.

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Artech Lake View apartments near TATA-FIAT showroom in the bypass. This is the view from TATA showroom. (so its the side view)

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Shot using Nokia 5800 ExpressMusic

Friends,

Can anyone tell about the big construction work going on near the Big I project (opposite to Ginger hotel)

Vinod N N
vinod bhai the work going in front of the ginger hotel seems to be some concrete mixing station. Ie, readymix concrete.

More semi low floor non ac busses to join trivandrum fleet soon. I saw the busses in papanamcode engineering works of ksrtc . Think the bus which i saw had the registration of jnt 61

The big i 7 star apartment project and the 36 floor i park is progressing in snails pace. The piling work of the big i is finished and the basement construction is going on. But in the i park it has been months since the piling works had got over. Still there is no sign of any work on the superstructure. Wish this new year turn out to be in favor of trivandrum.

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Technopark, Tejaswini @ Night

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Tejaswini & Bhavani

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Work-In Progress @ Infosys SDB II

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LMS Junction

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LMS-Palayam

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Pattom-PMG

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New Oncology Centre By KIMS adjacent to the KIMS hospital

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Volvo Bus Trip To Neyattinkara

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Dear chandrurajan,
Very good work. I have become an instant fan of yours after seeing the photos. I can confidently put you among the elite group of our forum specialising in quality photos and giving enough details to appreciate the pictures.

Keep up the good work and cheer us all.

I notice that the LMS - PALAYAM street is not having the lane dividers. I hope it is 3 lane on either side.

Cheers!!!

@ Chandru - Great Pictures!!!

@ Kannan - Yes, it's three lane. The lane marking on the LMS - Palayam road will be completed along with final phase of work in MG Road.

Good shots Chandru. Seems to have scrambled a few high rise roof tops for those shots! The Techopark long-range shot looks particularly good ;)


Guardian Group
Vazhuthacaud
13 floors
Commercial cum residential

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http://www.guardian.net.in/

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TRIDA to construct Shopping Complex & Bus Stand at Medical College Jn at a cost of 4.5 crores.
Foundation stone to be laid by the Minister Paloli Muhammed Kutty on 12.01.2011.
The shopping complex will have 3 stories and basement parking.
More than 10 buses can park in the bus stand and the two shelters to be constructed can handle 8 buses at a time.

Source : Kerala Kaumudi

^^

Serviced Apartments @ Aristo Jn., Thampanoor
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G+3 x 5 blocks, Techzone near Technopark
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MAX, Luxury Apartments
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Nikky’s Residency @ Pattom
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@Ram, @Kannan and @Scorpio

Thank u.

@ Scorpio : Shot it from the top of Skyline apartment

Double-ducker buses are getting ready …read more :cheers:
http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=8566795&district=Thiruvananthapuram&programId=1079897624&BV_ID=@@@

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Source : Metro Manorama

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Bangalore: The Indian IT firm Wipro technologies on the process of making India's fastest super computer for ISRO. The super computer will be ready in three months and it is being built at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram.

As of now, the fastest is Eka at the Computational Research Laboratories (CRL) in Pune. It was built in 2007. CRL is a subsidiary of Tata Sons working in the field of high performance computing services, and research and development. It uses Hewlett-Packard's(HP) supercomputing technology.

url (http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Wipro_to_bring_out_Indias_fastest_supercomputer-nid-76642.html)

^^

Tvm: A roadshow of the India Innovation Growth Programme 2011 will be held in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow to create awareness about the programme. The India Innovation Growth Programme is a two-year, nation-wide project, created to enhance the growth and development of India's entrepreneurial economy.

The Programme is equally funded by Department of Science and Technology (Government of India) and Lockheed Martin Corporation, and was developed with the assistance of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, IC2 Institute at the University of Texas, and FICCI. The overall goal is to accelerate the launch of Indian early-stage technologies into the global marketplace.

url (http://keralaitnews.com/news-outside-parks/thiruvananthapuram/1881-india-innovation-growth-programme-roadshow)

some TP views

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One more view

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Nest campus getting the final touches.

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Inauguration of the Super Speciality Block,O.P Block,Nursing (P.G) Block of Medical College today

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TCS signs up for Rs 15 bn learning facility in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's IT sector, which is still going through uncertainties about the SmartCity project promoted by UAE-based Tecom, has landed a prestigious investment with TCS signing up for a mega learning centre at the state capital.

The Rs1,500 crore Global Learning Centre of TCS will come up at the TechnoCity, close to the Technopark here.

Kerala IT department officials said a lease deed was signed for 83 acres of land and TCS had made the initial down payment of Rs75.25 crore. TCS director and CFO S Mahalingam said the centre would train and accommodate 15,000 employees at any time. He said the company would have an iconic and landmark campus at the Technocity. Chief minister VS Achuthanandan had handed over the government order sanctioning the land at TechnoCity to TCS CEO N Chandrasekharan in September.

Technopark CEO Mervin Alexander said this was the biggest land deed signed in the history of Technopark, and that construction would start within 12 months and was expected to be completed in 48 months. Simultaneously, TCS is expected to commence construction of its development centre at the Technopark Phase-I SEZ.

Officials said the TCS facility would be a benchmark for corporate learning institutions in terms of the physical infrastructure as well as the holistic professional and personal development programs that will be available. The campus infrastructure will include classrooms, auditoriums, computer labs, a library, cafeterias, and accommodation facilities as well as recreational and shopping areas. The campus will be TCS's learning hub and will be connected to all other satellite training facilities across the globe.

TCS has had an association with Technopark since 1994 when the company bought 2 acres of land to set up its corporate training facility and expanded this by acquiring 12 acres more. In 2005 the company took another 26 acres of land for the construction of its development centre, where construction is expected to begin soon.

TechnoCity is being developed over 450 acres in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram as an integrated township, encompassing IT/ITES infrastructure, residential apartments, shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, educational institutions, and other support facilities. The project is expected to generate 1 lakh direct IT/ITES jobs and another 4 lakh indirect jobs.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tcs-signs-up-for-rs-15-bn-learning-facility-in-kerala/articleshow/7223632.cms

As part of its expansion drive and to address the increasing demand of blood bags, the HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) will be opening its second blood bag plant, Donato Block, at its Akkulam factory. Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will be inaugurating the new plant on Wednesday.

The new 20,000 square feet state-of-the-art unit will be producing HLL’s new range of blood collection bags under the brand name Donato, which was introduced in the market in October last year. The total project cost for setting up this unit was Rs 20 crore.


The new bags will be specially designed to meet the exacting physical, chemical and biological requirements for safe handling and storage of blood and blood components. The bags will be manufactured in the new facility with minimal human handling.

The bags are being manufactured as per the ISO 3826 standards.

The production of blood bags at Akkulam factory commenced during 1994-95, initially with a semi automatic high frequency welding machine with an installed capacity of 2.5 million bags per year. With this expansion, HLL intends to increase its market share of blood bags both in the domestic as well as global markets.

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/azad-to-open-hll%E2%80%99s-new-blood-bag-unit/236742.html

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's IT sector has landed a prestigious investment with TCS signing up for a mega learning centre at the state capital. The Rs 1,500 crore Global Learning Centre of TCS will come up at the TechnoCity, close to the Technopark here.
TCS director and CFO S Mahalingam said the centre would train and accommodate 15,000 employees at any time. He said the company would have an iconic and landmark campus at the Technocity.TCS is expected to commence construction of its development centre at the Technopark Phase-I SEZ.

Developed over 450 acres in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram as an integrated township, encompassing IT/ITeS infrastructure, residential apartments , shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, educational institutions, and other support facilities , the project is expected to generate 1 lakh direct IT/ITeS jobs and another 4 lakh indirect jobs
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tcs-to-set-up-1500-cr-training-centre-in-kerala/articleshow/7226493.cms

Not ‘smart ‘ :)enough for our local media. May be no scope for paid news.

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Source : Metro Vaartha

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The new "Haritha Veedhi" developed under TCRIP will be "officially" opened for public on January 12th.

Mall and Multiplex by Mini Muthoot Group to come up demolishing Dhanya-Ramya Theater... (http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/city-to-get-its-first-multiplex/237477.html)

^^The proposal for a Multiplex was there for some time, before I left Trivandrum, I think it was during 2007 or so. ADLABS (Reliance group) was scouting for space for multiplex, and ‘KRIPA’ theatre was the first option. (They were ready to have a Multiplex in the commercial zone in SFS Cyber Palms.) Regarding Kripa theatre there was some issue regarding ‘permits’and after that it fizzled out. The ADLABS guy used to call me for the space at Cyber Palms. He used to keep in touch with me even after I came to Bangalore . I think if SFS had gone ahead faster with the plans for a Mall, we would have had a 4 screen Mutliplex from BIGCINEMAs by now.

NoRKA plans business centre to promote investments
NoRKA-ROOTS, the field agency of the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs Department, is planning to set up a business centre to serve as a single window facility to promote investments from Non-Resident Keralites (NoRKA).

One floor in the upcoming NoRKA centre at Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram will be set apart for the business centre. “The project is still in the discussion stage. The idea is to provide services, including financial and legal consultancy, to non-resident Keralites interested in investing in the State,” K.T. Balabhaskaran, Chief Executive Officer, NoRKA-ROOTS, told The Hindu on Monday.

Tie-ups with financial and legal institutions in this connection are also being considered, he said. The construction of the NoRKA centre is expected to be completed by February.
The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/07/stories/2011010757800900.htm)

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IPL Kochi Team to play in Trivandrum
IPL Kochi team management expressed interest in organizing their home matches in the new stadium to be constructed at Karyavattom for the national games. This was reported after the meeting of Shashi Taroor with Vivek Venugopal, one of the promoters of the Kochi IPL team.
Manorama (http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?contentId=8592415&district=Thiruvananthapuram&programId=1079897624&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=16)

Banks have agreed to fund the Rs 2,500-crore Phase I of the Vizhinjam multi-purpose seaport project. A consortium of banks led by State Bank of Travancore (SBT), with whom the State Government was in talks, has waved the proposal forward. The structure of borrowing also has been finalised, top ports officials said.


The consortium will fund the project through a mix of term loans and institutional bonds. The borrowing will be spread over 12 to 15 years at an interest rate of nine to 9.5 percent, Ports Secretary Sanjeev Kaushik said. The agreement came at a meeting Kaushik had with banks at the headquarters of SBI Capital Markets Ltd in Mumbai last week to finalise the structure of borrowing.

‘’Our next step will be to place the proposal before the board of the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) for approval,’’ Kaushik, who is CEO of VISL, said. The board will meet on January 10.

Other financial agencies such as LIC, HUDCO and Darashaw Securities also have agreed to raise between Rs 750 crore and Rs 1,000 crore. Credit rating agencies Care, Brickwork and ICRA, with whom also discussions were held last week, will rate the bond issue, Kaushik said. ‘’We have prepared the draft information memo on it,’’ he said. Once the VISL board approves the proposal of the banks, the State Government will convene a bankers’ meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to conclude the deal.

It was on November 16 that the Cabinet had given its approval to avail loans from nationalised banks and other financial institutions. Member banks in the consortium include State Bank of India, Dhanlaxmi Bank, South Indian Bank, Federal Bank, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank and a number of other financial institutions. SBI Capital Markets is functioning as loan arranger. In the first phase, a three-kilometre breakwater and a quay 650 metres long are to be constructed. The breakwater alone will cost Rs 1,000 crore.

This month, the State Government will ink an agreement with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) for laying railway tracks from the project site to the main line at Balaramapuram, a distance of ten kilometres. On January 10, the Ministry of Environment and Forests will discuss the draft Terms of Reference of the environment and social impact assessment planned for the port.

So as per the news its a training centre for TCS and not development centre... :(

So as per the news its a training centre for TCS and not development centre... :(

Sunshine,

TCS is planning to have a 5M sqft(15,000) training campus on Technocity and a 1.2M sqft(8000) development center in Technopark. They will start construction of both with in 12 months.

So as per the news its a training centre for TCS and not development centre... :(

See this link


http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/tcs-signs-up-for-rs-15-bn-learning-facility-in-kerala/articleshow/7223632.cms

Technopark CEO Mervin Alexander said this was the biggest land deed signed in the history of Technopark, and that construction would start within 12 months and was expected to be completed in 48 months. Simultaneously, TCS is expected to commence construction of its development centre at the Technopark Phase-I SEZ.

Will the new TCS training campus be biger than the Sirussery campus in Chennai?

Sunshine,

TCS is planning to have a 5M sqft(15,000) training campus on Technocity and a 1.2M sqft(8000) development center in Technopark. They will start construction of both with in 12 months.

Will the new TCS training campus be biger than the Sirussery campus in Chennai?

Possibly, What we get from the persons related is that it will be TCS's mega Iconic campus in India. Awaiting for the renderings and the master plan:)

In the first phase, they are planning to shift the employees from Thejaswini and Padmanabham (where the rent is huge) to the new campus.


Nest campus getting the final touches.

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SFS Apartments in Kazhakoottam.

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TVM Infosys campus in Thechnopark Phase II.

What about the second building which is under construction near this building?

^^ arey yaar... That is the Infy second building... Cant u se the design resemblance? 4 more such type of buildings are on the go... :)

WOW!!!! 4 More buildings??? That would be great!!!^

"4" thats great

Super shot Xeno ^^

Super shot Xeno ^^

Yes. It is a nice shot. But the image is not taken by me :)

State agrees for 45 metres national highways

T’PURAM: The national highways in the state will have a width of 45 metres upon development. An all-party meet convened by Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan convened here this morning took the decision.
The state has formulated a new package as the centre had disapproved the previous one submitted. Briefing reporters after the meeting, VS said the cabinet will discuss about the rehabilitation package very soon.

In the old package, the state had demanded that the centre should bear the expenses of rehabilitation. But in the new package, the state will bear the excess expenses. The centre will provide the necessary market price for land acquisition. CHeers!!!

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Building u/c @ Plamoodu, Pattom
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Kudos to the Councilor and the Public for preventing the so-called environ"mental" morons who object the development at every inch in the city.Please Note : Their activities are concentrated ONLY within Trivandrum City not anywhere.

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Source : Metro Vaartha

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Source : Metro Manorama

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Public blocked the Forest Minister and Sugatha Kumari,who came to prevent the cutting of the tree at Sasthamagalam Jn.as part of road widening under TCRIP.

@vinod

good to see a gr8 progress in Bus Terminal work.. hope it will be complete early next year....next 5 yrs is going to be very crucial for tvm..lots of infrastructure projects 'going on/will get started shortly'
Vizhinjam
Technocity
TP-PhaseIII
2 Bus Terminals
karyavattom stadium and other sports infrastructure
Development of roads
& others...others include a lot i believe...

Kudos to the Councilor and the Public for preventing the so-called environ"mental" morons who object the development at every inch in the city.Please Note : Their activities are concentrated ONLY within Trivandrum City not anywhere.

These "celebrity greens" come out only when a solitary tree or two has to be removed for some development work right next to their homes, so that they can make a quick visit in the comfort of an AC car. I wonder where their righteous indignation is when dozens of acres of forest or mangroves are indiscriminately slaughtered in other places across the State? I guess these armchair activists claim blissful ignorance even when such episodes are well reported in the media.

I am all for the environment too but it is much better to allow development which is coupled with compensatory afforestation, as in the case of TCRIP, than illegal destruction of the environment in the name of supposed development, which has been witnessed in many instances in Kerala in the recent past.

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മെഡിക്കല്*കോളെജില്* പുതുതായി ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്ത സൂപ്പര്*സ്പെഷ്യാലിറ്റി ബ്ലോക്കില്* സ്ഥാപിച്ച മോഡ്യുലാര്* ഓപ്പറേഷന്* തിയെറ്റര്* പ്രവര്*ത്തനമാരംഭിച്ചു.
മികച്ച അണുബാധ പ്രതിരോധശേഷിയുള്ള എട്ട് ഓപ്പറേഷന്* തിയെറ്ററുകളാണ് പ്രവര്*ത്തനം തുടങ്ങിയത്. ശസ്ത്രക്രിയാ വേളയില്* സമയലാഭം, പൂര്*ണ സുരക്ഷ, കൂടുതല്* കാര്യക്ഷമത തുടങ്ങിയ കാര്യങ്ങള്* ഉറപ്പാക്കുക എന്ന ലക്ഷ്യത്തോടെയാണു മോഡ്യുലാര്* തിയെറ്ററുകള്* ആരംഭിച്ചത്.
ഓപ്പറേഷന്* തിയെറ്ററുകള്* പൂര്*ണമായും അണുവിമുക്തമാക്കുന്നതിനു പ്രത്യേക ചേംബറായി തിരിക്കുന്ന ജോയിന്*റ്ലെസ് സീല്*ഡ് സ്റ്റെല്*റൈല്* കോട്ടിങ്, വക്കുകളിലൂടെ പൂര്*ണമായും വായുമുക്തമാക്കുന്നതിനു സീലിങ് സസ്പെന്*ഷന്* സിസ്റ്റം, ശസ്ത്രക്രിയാ സമയം നിര്*ണയിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ടൈം ഇലാപ്സ് ക്ലോക്ക്, ബാഷ്പീകരണ തോത് അളക്കുന്ന ഹ്യുമിഡിറ്റി ഇന്*ഡിക്കേറ്റര്*, സെന്*സര്* സപ്പോര്*ട്ടഡ് സ്ക്രൈബ് സിസ്റ്റം, സങ്കീര്*ണമായ ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ കാണാനുള്ള ഇന്*ഫ്രാറെഡ് സെന്*സറുകള്* തുടങ്ങിയ ആധുനിക സങ്കേതങ്ങളും മോഡ്യുലാര്* തിയെറ്ററുകളില്* സജീകരിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ടെന്നു മെഡിക്കല്*കോളെജ് ആശുപത്രി സൂപ്രണ്ട് ഡോ. എ. നിസാറുദ്ദീന്*.
ന്യൂറോ സര്*ജറി ചികിത്സയ്ക്ക് ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ആധുനിക സങ്കേതങ്ങളായ പ്ലാസ്മാ ഫെറസിസ് മെഷീനുകള്*, ഇഇജി തുടങ്ങിയ സംവിധാനങ്ങളും സ്ഥാപിച്ചു. ഉദരശസ്ത്രക്രിയാ വിഭാഗത്തിലെ ഓപ്പറേഷന്* തിയെറ്ററില്* ടേബിളുകളുടെ എണ്ണം 12 ആയി വര്*ധിപ്പിച്ചു. താക്കോല്*ദ്വാര ശസ്ത്രക്രിയകള്*ക്ക് ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ആധുനിക ലാപ്രോസ്കോപ്പുകള്*, ഹാര്*മോണിക്, സ്കാല്*പ്പല്* തുടങ്ങിയ ആധുനിക സൗകര്യങ്ങളും ഒരുക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്.
യൂറോളജി വിഭാഗത്തില്* സമഗ്ര പരിഷ്കാരമാണ് ആശുപത്രിയില്* നടപ്പാക്കിയത്. ഈ വിഭാഗത്തിലെ കിടക്കകളുടെ എണ്ണം 40 ആയി വര്*ധിപ്പിച്ചു. വൃക്ക മാറ്റിവയ്ക്കല്* ശസ്ത്രക്രിയക്കായി പ്രത്യേക ഓപ്പറേഷന്* തിയെറ്റര്* സ്ഥാപിച്ചു. വൃക്ക ദാതാവിനും സ്വീകര്*ത്താവിനും വിദഗ്ധ പരിചരണം ഉറപ്പാക്കുന്നതിന് ആധുനിക ഹൈസീല്*ഡ് പോസ്റ്റ് ഓപ്പറേറ്റീവ് വാര്*ഡ് സ്ഥാപിച്ചു. വൃക്കയിലെ കല്ല് നീക്കം ചെയ്യുന്നതിനു തരംഗങ്ങള്* ഉപയോഗിച്ചുള്ള എക്സ്ട്രാ കോര്*പ്പോറല്* ഷോക്ക് വേവ് ലിത്തോട്രിപ്സി എന്ന സംവിധാനവും മെഡിക്കല്*കോളെജ് ആശുപത്രിയില്* സ്ഥാപിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. വിദഗ്ധ ചികിത്സ നല്*കുന്നതിന്*റെ ഭാഗമായി റേഡിയോളജി വിഭാഗത്തിന്*റെ പ്രവര്*ത്തനങ്ങളും കൂടുതല്* കാര്യക്ഷമമാക്കി.

The new modular OT started in the new super specialty block in Medical College,TM

Courtesy:Metro Vaartha

Kudos to the Councilor and the Public for preventing the so-called environ"mental" morons who object the development at every inch in the city.Please Note : Their activities are concentrated ONLY within Trivandrum City not anywhere.

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Source : Kerala Kaumudi

Public blocked the Forest Minister and Sugatha Kumari,who came to prevent the cutting of the tree at Sasthamagalam Jn.as part of road widening under TCRIP.


They are commiting yet another mistake of planting two on the divider.
Afforestation is good,but not in the centre of the road.
If Government/ Forest Department aquires a few acres of land and afforest it to create a Park as Cubbon Park or Lal Bagh in Bangalore or as in Green Sectors of Chandigarh,it is highly appreciable.
Let them plant hundreds of trees there.People will support and appreciate them.
Trivandrum needs parks/green patchs especially in New Developing Centres like Vellayambalam, Kesavadasapuram and Kazhakootam.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Thiruvananthapuram regional milk union of Milma is set for a big expansion in milk production and product range.

Against the backdrop of a surge in demand for milk, the union will increase its processing capacity by one lakh litres per day at its dairy unit at Ambalathara. Which means, the present processing capacity of two lakh litres per day will become three lakh litres per day, in a few months or so. “Though our processing capacity is two lakh litres per day, the demand is for some 2.15 lakh litres, which we are managing by other means. This figure will go up in the coming months. That is why we are starting the work on increasing the processing capacity,” said an official with Thiruvananthapuram union. This expansion work would cost nearly Rs 4.25 crore for Milma.Another ambitious project in the pipeline is the opening of an exclusive milk products dairy unit at the Ambalathara dairy. “This project would cost Milma nearly Rs 5.45 crore. This would probably be the first such exclusive unit for dairy products in the State,” the official said. This plant envisages improving the quality of existing products of the union like curd, ghee, ice cream, butter milk, ‘peda’, flavoured milk and ‘paneer’. Also, once the plant is ready - which would take at least a year - these products would be available in the market in a whole new look.

“Except milk, other products would come with new packing. We will be bringing imported machinery to improve the quality and look of the products. Also, we are planning to launch a few more products in the days to come,” he said.

The foundation stone for the unit would be laid by Union Minister of State for Agriculture K V Thomas at Ambalathara on January 20. State Food and Civil Supplies Minister C Divakaran will also be present at the function.

The union will also start working on a new amenities block for the labourers working at the Ambalathara unit. Nearly 350 people are employed at the unit daily in three shifts. All the above projects are being implemented as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of the Thiruvananthapuram regional union of Milma.

url (http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/big-expansion-plans-for-milma/238279.html)

They are commiting yet another mistake of planting two on the divider.
Afforestation is good,but not in the centre of the road.
If Government/ Forest Department aquires a few acres of land and afforest it to create a Park as Cubbon Park or Lal Bagh in Bangalore or as in Green Sectors of Chandigarh,it is highly appreciable.
Let them plant hundreds of trees there.People will support and appreciate them.
Trivandrum needs parks/green patchs especially in New Developing Centres like Vellayambalam, Kesavadasapuram and Kazhakootam.

I agree to this - and we have to move forward from this tree-hugging to more sustainable eco-friendliness.

About parks, the Technopark area badly needs one, and there are some scenic areas between Govt College and University Campus in Kariyavattom - A pretty large environmental park could be setup here.

The forest minister finally gets his just dues - Remember the environmental issues he raised while trying to deny IIST land in Trivandrum?

An Article in Manorama (http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=8617095&tabId=10&BV_ID=@@@)

Considering the developments and job openings in and around technopark, the region is emerging as the new business hub of Trivandrum and the State. The bypass will turn as the IT Corridor and Business Nerve of Trivandrum in near future. :cheers:

Strong Criticism from all corners against Binoy Viswam & the so-called "saamoohya pravarthaka" for their "Porattu Natakam" at Sasthamagalam on the other day.

See how Metro Vaartha reports.

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Now Mathrubhumi

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And Metro Manorama

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An Article in Manorama (http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=8617095&tabId=10&BV_ID=@@@)

Considering the developments and job openings in and around technopark, the region is emerging as the new business hub of Trivandrum and the State. The bypass will turn as the IT Corridor and Business Nerve of Trivandrum in near future. :cheers:


So TCS's proposed campus in Technocity is bigger than the chennai campus. TCS's chennai campus itself looks awesome.

http://www.poncedeleonarchitects.com/project.php?proyecto_id=153

Think of a bigger and more iconic campus than the above in Technocity, that too with in four years times. Seems stunning, Isn't it? :nuts:
Pallipuram region will witness massive construction activities for next five years.

Bangalore based Hoysala Projects will soon launch their housing project in Trivandrum. They have plans to expand operations to Kottayam and Calicut.

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Rules are now relaxed to build residences in the "Green Strip" shown in the Master Plan in Trivandrum City.

Source : Malayala Manorama

Nice ...the name "New Trivandrum" getting popular.......


An Article in Manorama (http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=8617095&tabId=10&BV_ID=@@@)

Considering the developments and job openings in and around technopark, the region is emerging as the new business hub of Trivandrum and the State. The bypass will turn as the IT Corridor and Business Nerve of Trivandrum in near future. :cheers:

What happened to the Columbia Asia hospital project in Aakkulam?

^^
Columbia Asia has 19 facilities across India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, and plans for 15 new hospitals by the end of 2011.

Most of the company’s new hospitals – nine – will be in India: Bangalore (2), Pune and Trivandrum in South India, and Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Meerut, Chandigarh and Jallandhar in North India.
Source (http://www.columbiaasia.com/ghaziabad-opening.html)

THIRUVANATHAPURAM: It may sound odd. As odd as a cruel butcher rearing a herd of lambs secretly in his house. The Thiruvananthapuram Road Development Company Limited (TRDCL) and the Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB), dubbed as tree-chopping goons by the greens in the city, are also among the biggest growers of trees here.

Both the TRDCL and the KRFB, responsible for felling more than 250 trees in the city in recent years, have planted more than 3,500 saplings so far. When the KRFB officials planted around 3,000 trees on the compounds of some major institutions, the TRDCL has planted as many as 570 saplings on the sides of roads developed under the City Road Improvement Project (CRIP).

Among the 570 trees planted by the TRDCL, 535 have survived. As many as 470 have attained enough growth. The TRDCL has been assigned with planting 1,232 trees on the roadsides. According to a senior official, saplings have been planted every 15 metres. After the completion of CRIP roads, around 3,000-4,000 trees will line up on the two sides of the roads, he said.

A committee, headed by the then Director of Museums K Raveendran, had shortlisted the variety of trees. As many as 18 species were selected by the committee. The species for each corridor was selected based on guidelines of the Indian Road Congress. Accordingly, separate varieties were selected for corridors belonging to commercial and residential areas.

“If new buildings come up in commercial areas, there will be a tendency to cut big trees. Such problems won’t arise in residential areas. So, trees are planted to suit the area,” TRDCL vice-president Anil Kumar Pandala said.

“Fruit trees are not planted, since fruits falling on road may cause skidding of bikes. Also, trees like ficus, which affects utilities and footpaths, are not used,’’ he said.

But the green initiative of the KRFB faces a threat from electric lines. ‘’The Kowdiar-RR Lamp area has underground electric cables, which is the reason for healthy trees in the area,” Pandala said. Among the trees planted along the CRIP roads, those on the Pettah-Chackai stretch have grown considerably well, he added.

Mayflower, Jacaranda, Tulip tree, Cassia fistula (Kanikkonna), ‘Raja malli’, Lagerstroemia speciosa aka Pride of India, Ilanji, Apple Blossom and Singapore orchid are some of the trees planted by the TRDCL in the city. Along the Sasthamangalam-Vellayambalam stretch, as many as 56 saplings of Bauhinia blakeana (Singapore orchid) have been planted. This is an evergreen tree with purplish red flowers.

Jacaranda has been planted from Asan Square to Pettah. It will have blue flowers. Mahogany trees too were suggested by the committee in areas which lacked too many buildings.

The TRDCL is responsible for taking care of these saplings for the next 15 years. “Some people call us if our workers skip watering. I have received such calls from some headload workers. Some even alert us if somebody destroys these saplings,” Pandala said.

The Airports Authority of India has asked the TRDCL not to plant saplings along the road near the Airport. Except this road, around 5,000 trees will be planted after the completion of CRIP road works. Along with the maintenance of roads, the TRDCL will take care of these trees too.
Source (http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/damage-control-by-krfb-trdcl/238862.html)
Evenafter these facts are available in public;whatz wrong with the "so-called" environ"mental"ists? :ohno: Real "MENTALS" :lol:

Medical College, Trivandrum: Minister Paloli Muhammad Kutty laid the stone for building a bus stand and shopping complex at Medical College junction, in what is hoped to become a permanent solution for the traffic problems there. An amount of 440 lakh rupees has already been allotted for the work.

The complex will include two bus bays that will let eight buses come and go at the same time. It will also have parking space for ten buses. The four stories of the shopping complex will house 30 shops. The basement will be a car-park and it will also have space for the local taxi drivers to park and take rest.

url (http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/2283)

V-Tracks, DTS, HD, Trivandrum
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Minister M Vijaykumar, while presiding over the function, said: “We have been trying to make Trivandrum Medical College an all India Institute. However the center has not approved our requests yet. But we got fund of Rs. 100 crores to change it into a super specialty hospital. The Kerala Government had added Rs. 20 crores to it to construct the new OP Block, which is over one lakh square feet and could be the largest in the country.”

The contract has been awarded to Cheeran Structurals, and is expected to be completed within a year.

url (http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/2283)

good news folks......

the new ARCHIES gallery at pattom-kesavadasapuram road, near indus motors

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^^^ Is it shifted from mg Rd.????

Civil station second phase work begins
Thiruvananthapuram: Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran on Thursday inaugurated the second phase of the construction of a new Civil Station Building at Attingal.

He said all the important government offices in the municipality would function from the new building

from the hindu

TRAC submits perspective plan


Thiruvananthapuram: Development of road corridors with parking lots, improvement of tourism infrastructure and water transport facilities, construction of flyovers and pedestrian subways, development of a new domestic terminal at the airport, creation of an electronic hub and IT corridor and upgradation of the educational and health facilities in the capital city are some of the major proposals in the perspective five year plan submitted to the government by the Trivandrum Residents Apex Council (TRAC).

The policy document was presented to Law Minister M. Vijayakumar on Wednesday at a reception given to the new councillors. TRAC general secretary K.T. Roy submitted the document to the Minister.

The report proposes an outer ring road originating at Mangalapuram and passing through Pothencode, Vembayam, Vattapara, Vazhayila, Nettayam, Balaramapuram and Venganoor up to Vizhinjam. It suggests a port-to-port road linking Vizhinjam to Tuticorin. A coastal road connecting Veli, Perumathura, Chirayinkeezh and Anchuthengu is another proposal.

The document highlights the potential of developing the Parvathy Puthanar canal for water transport to tourist destinations like Kovalam and Aakulam.

Construction of pedestrian over-bridges or subways at Statue, Medical College, East Fort and Thampanoor, a flyover from Pattom to Attakulangara to ease traffic congestion on the trunk route, car parking facilities at Statue and Ayurveda College junction, extension of the Sabari rail line to the city via Nedumangad are other recommendations. The document urges the government to take the initiative to launch more domestic and international flights from the city and acquire land for the Airports Authority of India to construct a new domestic terminal. The document calls for establishing an Indian Institute of Technology in the capital city as well as a Language University, Open University, veterinary college and a film institute.

Upgrading the Regional Cancer Centre and Mental Health Centre, Peroorkada as centres of excellence, a total ban on plastics, speedy acquisition of land for sewerage pumping stations, establishment of ward-level garbage treatment plants in the city and separate units for the four municipalities in the district and a National Ayurveda Research Institute and hospital at Neyyar are some of the major proposals made by TRAC to improve the health sector. The report urges the government to initiate discussions with the Defence Ministry to establish a sports centre near the Sainik School.

Source (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/14/stories/2011011463400300.htm)

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What do you mean by HD theater? Is that an IMAX Theater?

Nikunjam Saras @Pattom Jn.

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What do you mean by HD theater? Is that an IMAX Theater?

Just saw their add. I think it may IMAX HD. (High Definition variation of IMAX). Don't know exactly.

A/C Low Floor from East Fort to Technopark...Time 14:53hrs

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^^^ Is it shifted from mg Rd.????

no! its a new outlet!

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Food and Civil Supplies Minister C. Divakaran announced here on Friday that the first two hypermarkets of the State Civil Supplies Corporation will start functioning in Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam in February.

The construction of multi-storeyed buildings for both the hypermarkets had been completed. The Thiruvananthapuram hypermarket was slated for commissioning on February 1.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/15/stories/2011011552680800.htm

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I took these snaps at around 1:30 p.m., I couldn’t resist myself from taking these pictures, especially in this hazy weather.

LMS - Subash Chandra Bose Circle Rd.

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Subash Chandra Bose Circle - War Memorial Rd.

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Just saw their add. I think it may IMAX HD. (High Definition variation of IMAX). Don't know exactly.

HD i.e High Definition denotes a high resolution video streaming format. if you notice most LCDs today say they are HD.however to enjoy true HD the TV too should broadcast in HD as is case with DTH. Am not sure if there are movies being made in HD since current film formats have high resolution.
IMAX is a film format patented by IMAX corporation and need special projectors and theatres.
India to the best of my knowledge only had one IMAX theatre at Wadala,Mumbai. The few films that I had seen were a treat to watch (harry porter and some geographic movies). but the problem with this format is it is a locked in technology and very few movies get made in this format. and the ticket prices are very expensive. (rs600 for a harry porter movie 5 years back).
even in Mumbai these prices were not supported and hence after Adlabs was taken over by Reliance, the dome theatre was closed down.
I hope the theatre coming up is not IMAX.

India to the best of my knowledge only had one IMAX theatre at Wadala,Mumbai.



In my knowledge, IMAX Venues are in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kaushambi, Kolkata, Jalandhar, Madurai and Kolkata. Kolkata had 3 theaters (Currently only two. One closed down recently).

Prasads IMAX Theater in Hyderabad was the first and largest IMAX venue in India. It has also the biggest IMAX 3D screen in the world.

As Viju said, very few movies get made in this format mainly Hollywood movies. I don't think it is IMAX. It was opened yesterday and was screening film "Chiruthai" (Tamil).

HD i.e High Definition denotes a high resolution video streaming format. if you notice most LCDs today say they are HD.however to enjoy true HD the TV too should broadcast in HD as is case with DTH. Am not sure if there are movies being made in HD since current film formats have high resolution.
IMAX is a film format patented by IMAX corporation and need special projectors and theatres.
India to the best of my knowledge only had one IMAX theatre at Wadala,Mumbai. The few films that I had seen were a treat to watch (harry porter and some geographic movies). but the problem with this format is it is a locked in technology and very few movies get made in this format. and the ticket prices are very expensive. (rs600 for a harry porter movie 5 years back).
even in Mumbai these prices were not supported and hence after Adlabs was taken over by Reliance, the dome theatre was closed down.
I hope the theatre coming up is not IMAX.

yes u are right viju...IMAX has a resolution 8 times more than that of standard film 2K formats and 10 times of HD formats. Now HD is becoming a standard to home entertainment in many countries. India will be witnessing it soon, once the Indian TV channels broadcasts it. Currently UFO distributes movies in HD to theaters and lacks in quality in big screen. So most theaters prefers QUBE 2K systems now. So what is the pointing of starting a HD theater now.....

The theater is not IMAX. :ohno:

^^But it is Digital HD (accelerated 2k with 2,048 pixels of horizontal resolution).:shocked:
Another future of the theater was the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (3 Way 8 channel HD DTS).:dj:

WOW!!!:carrot:

:dance:

I took these snaps at around 1:30 p.m., I couldn’t resist myself from taking these pictures, especially in this hazy weather.

LMS - Subash Chandra Bose Circle Rd.

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Subash Chandra Bose Circle - War Memorial Rd.

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just felt as if i am standing beside the road....nostalgic feelings

How beautiful our city is....
Thank you and very much appreciated!!!:cheers:

Ramkumar...please post more pics

ramkumarI took these snaps at around 1:30 p.m., I couldn’t resist myself from taking these pictures, especially in this hazy weather.

^^
Trivandrum.The Royal capital city of Kerala.
Well done Ram Kumar:)

Ramkumar, Trivandrum looks beautiful as usual!!

These were taken from my 2010 august trip to Trivandrum & Kanyakumari

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For more, visit here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1193925).

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The Junction at Sasthamagalam developed under TCRIP

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All the pictures look brighter and clearer. They are beautiful too .
The greenery is one thing that adds to the pleasant feeling when we see the pictures.
But I cannot understand why the authorities do not enforce the traffic rules while driving through multilane roads. We see some vehicles using 2 lanes while passing.

Thnks for the photos. Sasthamangalam junction looks great and has changed a lot compared to 5 years ago.

Cheers!!!

@Ram, @Sanju nice snaps

Martyr's Column - Kerala Police @ PHQ

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Sasthamangalam Round 3 Days Back

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Sasthamanglam-Vellayambalam

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Overbridge-East Fort

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Asan Square/University of Kerala

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Palayam Underpass from Asan Square

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Palayam Flyover

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Near Legislative Assembly/University Stadium

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Plamoodu Junction

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Towards Pattom

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Absolute feast of city photographs. Thanks Sanju, Ram, Chandu & Ajith

Great SHOTS- -RAM,Ajith,Sanju,chandru Miss this city a lot,Thnx for the effort Guys for this veritable urban explorations through personal lens collections.

Madhurikkum ormakal.....:)

Low Floor Non A/C Buses in Trivandrum City

Location : Palayam

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Low Floor Non A/C Buses in Trivandrum City

Location : Pulimoodu

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Low Floor Non A/C Buses in Trivandrum City

Location : Pongummoodu

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Location : Sreekaryam-Chempazhanthy Road

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Excellent snaps guys. Highly appreciated !

Thampanoor bus terminal will be ready by 2012. 30% of the work completed..
read more http://www.manoramanews.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/mmtvContentView.do?BV_ID=@@@&tabId=14&programId=4393756&contentId=8647718

KCA signs agreement with St. Xavier's College, Thumba, to construct a first class cricket ground and maintain it for ten years.


Trivandrum: A full-fledged cricket ground, complete with new turf wickets and indoor facilities, is going to come up in Thumba. The Kerala Cricket Association has signed an agreement with the St. Xavier’s College, Thumba, to construct a first class cricket ground and maintain it for ten years.

Kris Srikkanth, former Indian cricket captain and chairman of selectors, will inaugurate the construction work at St. Xavier’s Stadium, Thumba, at 11:30 am on Jan.18.
According to the agreement, the KCA will invest Rs.3-4 crore for the construction.

The KCA will hold the Duleep Trophy Selection Committee Meeting, convened by its secretary TC Mathew, at the KCA headquarters, a press release said.

source:http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/2303

good news ..... and great pics in high resolution:):)

many thanks for the pictures.. had the experience of a ride through tvm city..nice to find that our tvm is undoubdtedly greenest city in india...

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Low Floor Non A/C Buses in Trivandrum City

Location : Pongummoodu

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Location : Sreekaryam-Chempazhanthy Road

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Good pictures indeed!!

Vellayambalam-Sasthamagalam 6 Lane Road Comes to Reality

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Parking problems set to worsen

Absence of a management strategy and lack of space

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Clarity yet to emerge:No-parking boards put up on the Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam road. Local people and traders are against banning parking on the stretch.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as improvement of several busy road corridors under the 42-km City Road Improvement Project is nearing completion, civic authorities, planners and the traffic police are yet to frame parking management strategies to reduce parking problems.

One such strategy worked out by the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) for the arterial roads in the city remains in the files. Neither could the City Corporation make much headway, even after years, with its plan to acquire land and convert them into parking lots.

Pay-and-park lots have come up on the central railway station premises, at the second entry of the station on Power House Road, Gandhi Park and Palayam and behind Saphalyam Complex. Barring these and the parking space provided by some shops, regulated parking does not exist on the stretch from Kesavadasapuram to Attakulangara, via RR Lamp and Overbridge. Even worse is the situation on the widened RR Lamp-Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam and Vellayambalam-Peroorkada stretches.

Opposition

Already, a move to regulate parking on the improved Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam stretch, which will be commissioned on Tuesday, has come in for opposition from local people and the traders. Thiruvananthapuram Road Development Company Ltd., the implementing agency of CRIP, has put up no-parking boards on the 1.4-km four-lane stretch.

The parking problems will aggravate on the RR Lamp-Attakulangara stretch once the road development works are completed. From RR Lamp to VJT Hall, the stretch is out of bounds for parking. The only space available is the side of VJT Hall. Medians on the stretch from GPO junction to Overbridge, via Ayurveda College junction, have compounded the problems of those who come to shops and business establishments in motor vehicles. Once the footpath is laid, parking along the roadside will come to an end.

Traffic planners anticipate parking problems on the Kowdiar-Pattom road, which is already turning into a business-and-shopping corridor similar to the Plamood-Kesavadasapuram stretch. Already, the developed carriageway near Kowdiar junction is being used for parking by those who come to restaurants and shops and other business establishments.

Parking policy

Efficient utilisation of existing capacity by providing well-designed on-street parking lots, optimal use of off-street space, improving pedestrian facilities and transportation alternatives, sharing parking space and public and private parking are the parking management strategies proposed by NATPAC.

Reducing parking demand through parking pricing, regulating time of parking and certain vehicles, car pooling and fine-tuning parking requirements are the other strategies.

A NATPAC official told The Hindu that the city urgently needed multi-level parking lots at East Fort, Statue, Palayam and Pattom. The present practice of parking for long hours on the roadside should be curbed by imposing a fee after an initial free period. The money so received should be used for developing and maintaining the parking area and road safety.

He said that in many buildings, the parking lots had been converted into office space and any space remaining was used to leave staff vehicles. The visitors find it difficult to park their cars and two-wheelers. The building rules needed to be re-examined as parking demand was on the rise with more people opting for personalised modes of transport. A time would come soon when flat owners would buy two parking lots each.

Source (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/18/stories/2011011863150300.htm)

The EMC is also planning to install LEDs on the Vellayambalam-Vazhuthacaud stretch of road in Thiruvananthapuram city.
Source (http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/leds-to-replace-conventional-streetlights/240200.html)

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Parking problems set to worsen

Absence of a management strategy and lack of space

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Clarity yet to emerge:No-parking boards put up on the Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam road. Local people and traders are against banning parking on the stretch.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as improvement of several busy road corridors under the 42-km City Road Improvement Project is nearing completion, civic authorities, planners and the traffic police are yet to frame parking management strategies to reduce parking problems.

One such strategy worked out by the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) for the arterial roads in the city remains in the files. Neither could the City Corporation make much headway, even after years, with its plan to acquire land and convert them into parking lots.

Pay-and-park lots have come up on the central railway station premises, at the second entry of the station on Power House Road, Gandhi Park and Palayam and behind Saphalyam Complex. Barring these and the parking space provided by some shops, regulated parking does not exist on the stretch from Kesavadasapuram to Attakulangara, via RR Lamp and Overbridge. Even worse is the situation on the widened RR Lamp-Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam and Vellayambalam-Peroorkada stretches.

Opposition

Already, a move to regulate parking on the improved Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam stretch, which will be commissioned on Tuesday, has come in for opposition from local people and the traders. Thiruvananthapuram Road Development Company Ltd., the implementing agency of CRIP, has put up no-parking boards on the 1.4-km four-lane stretch.

The parking problems will aggravate on the RR Lamp-Attakulangara stretch once the road development works are completed. From RR Lamp to VJT Hall, the stretch is out of bounds for parking. The only space available is the side of VJT Hall. Medians on the stretch from GPO junction to Overbridge, via Ayurveda College junction, have compounded the problems of those who come to shops and business establishments in motor vehicles. Once the footpath is laid, parking along the roadside will come to an end.

Traffic planners anticipate parking problems on the Kowdiar-Pattom road, which is already turning into a business-and-shopping corridor similar to the Plamood-Kesavadasapuram stretch. Already, the developed carriageway near Kowdiar junction is being used for parking by those who come to restaurants and shops and other business establishments.

Parking policy

Efficient utilisation of existing capacity by providing well-designed on-street parking lots, optimal use of off-street space, improving pedestrian facilities and transportation alternatives, sharing parking space and public and private parking are the parking management strategies proposed by NATPAC.

Reducing parking demand through parking pricing, regulating time of parking and certain vehicles, car pooling and fine-tuning parking requirements are the other strategies.

A NATPAC official told The Hindu that the city urgently needed multi-level parking lots at East Fort, Statue, Palayam and Pattom. The present practice of parking for long hours on the roadside should be curbed by imposing a fee after an initial free period. The money so received should be used for developing and maintaining the parking area and road safety.

He said that in many buildings, the parking lots had been converted into office space and any space remaining was used to leave staff vehicles. The visitors find it difficult to park their cars and two-wheelers. The building rules needed to be re-examined as parking demand was on the rise with more people opting for personalised modes of transport. A time would come soon when flat owners would buy two parking lots each.

Source (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/18/stories/2011011863150300.htm)

We lack in Civic Sense. We want development, we want roads, but not ready to give up the land for road. We want to restrict the roads to 22M wide, but wants to park our vehicles in the same road itself. :nuts:

http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/19/images/2011011964200301.jpg THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government will soon take up the second phase of the road development in the capital as the first phase of the ongoing City Road Improvement Project (CRIP) is nearing completion, Minister for Public Works M. Vijayakumar has said.

Speaking after commissioning the 1.4-km Vellayambalam- Sasthamangalam- Sree Ramakrishna Mission Hospital junction corridor developed under the CRIP at a function here on Tuesday, the Minister said the development of the road network in the State capital would be over only after the completion of the second phase.

Already, many busy road corridors in the 42-km stretch of CRIP had been completed. The Kowdiar-Vellayambalam, RR Lamp-Mascot Square, RR Lamp-VJT, Asan Square-General Hospital Junction, Pattoor-Nalumukku, Chakka-All Saints- Sanghumughom-Airport and the underpass at Palayam and flyover at Bakery junction had been completed. Work was nearing completion in Kowdiar-Ambalamukku- Peroorkada, Kowdiar-Pattom, Bakery-Thampanoor and other stretches that were taken up under the CRIP.

Mr. Vijayakumar said the government had decided to commence the tender process in all works related to roads only after the entire land acquisition process was completed.

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Camera traps to nab erring motorists in the city,installed at 30 junctions.

This is a good step to nab motorists especially those jumping traffic signals without the patience to wait for the green signal.
BUT. the example shown above :ohno:
Nice road,no traffic and at a speed of 60km/h in a modern car seems okay.
But a speed limit of 35km/h???:bash:
This is not a narrow road for possible pedestrian collision or a school zone.
First implement lane manners,curbing red light jumping and the zigzagging of 2 wheelers,3wheelers,hi-beam usage before implementing speed limits that were formulated in the age of Amby and Padmini with single-carriageways in mind.

EDIT: Details about the phase 2 of CRIP given out yet?

Details about the phase 2 of CRIP given out yet?

In the Phase II a total of 100kms of city roads are included/planning to include wheras in the Phase I, 42kms of city roads are being developed.
In the Phase II,part of the First Intermediate Ring Road Corridor,Second Intermediate Ring Corridor,Outer Rig Road Corridor which are not covered in the Phase I are included/planning to include.
Apart from these,some other roads may also included in the Phase II.


First Intermediate Ring Road Corridor

Choorakkattupalayam-Thycaud--Vellayambalam-PMG-Thekkummoodu-Kannammoola-Nalumukku-Uppidamoodu-Sreekanteswaram-Melepazhavangadi- Choorakkattupalayam

Second Intermediate Ring Road Corridor

Killippalam--Jagathy-Edapazhanji-Sasthamangalam-Pippinmoodu-Kaudiar-Pattom-Kumarapuram-Enchakkal-Attakulangara- Killippalam

Outer Ring Road Corridor

Thiruvallam-Kaimanam-Pappanamcode-Thrikkannapuram-Thirumala-Vattiyurkavu-Peroorkada-Ambalamukku-Paruthippara-Kesavadasapuram-Ulloor-Pulayanarkotta-NH Bypass

Official Notification is awaited.

Source : Various

Swedish hotel group to establish five star hotel in Trivandrum.

http://www.svenskahotels.com/new-hotels.aspx

Hi sudeesh
Do you have any idea if there are any squash courts in trivandrum or if there are any plans to construct one in the near future?

SFS Cyber Palms - Silver, Near Techno park
G+19 Floors

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Swedish hotel group to establish five star hotel in Trivandrum.

http://www.svenskahotels.com/new-hotels.aspx

GREAT NEWS

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala that leads the nation in human development indices, literacy and inclusive growth can create a new model for city development, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Managing Director and CEO, Infosys Technologies Ltd., has said.

Delivering a lecture on ‘Sustainable Development Strategies for Thiruvananthapuram' organised jointly by the College of Architecture and the Narayanan and Vaidyanathan Charitable and Educational Trust here on Saturday, Mr. Gopalakrishnan said the new model is centered on where experts are leveraged to create the vision, strategy, and plans; where various stake holders can come together and work together to create a liveable and sustainable city.

Mr. Gopalakrishnan, who is also the Chairman of CII, Southern India, said it is important for all to come together and create a long-term vision for the city. “We also need to preserve certain unique features of Thiruvananthapuram – heritage buildings, water bodies—to make it a liveable, sustainable and great city. We need to preserve these for our children and grandchildren.”

Stating that there are two options – grow or die – for any city, he said if a city does not grow, over time people and businesses start moving out, and ultimately the city dies. In India, there are very few instances of these since the GDP is growing at around 8 to 9 per cent.

With the advent of Technopark here and Technocity in future, the city will continue to grow. Information Technology industry attracts employees to the State capital from all over the country. For every employee added in the IT industry, three to five employees are added in related industries like retail, hospitality, travel and tourism, real estate and transportation.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/23/stories/2011012361190300.htm

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Discussions were held during the seminar conducted by College of Architecture; to make Trivandrum a Carbon Neutral City.

Source : Malayala Manorama

From The Hindu (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/24/stories/2011012463750300.htm)
Thiruvananthapuram: Experts participating in a session on sustainable development organised by the College of Architecture here have highlighted the need for strategies aimed at making the city ‘carbon neutral' within three decades.

They called for the constitution of a Metropolitan Planning Commission to coordinate the preparation and implementation of a master plan for the city with private participation. The session stressed on the importance of a decentralised solid waste management system. It recommended the application of green technology for energy and waste management in large projects and campuses in and around the city.

The recommendations approved by the session included a ‘Green cess' to generate revenue for supporting environment-friendly initiatives. It proposes an integrated agency to manage all modes of transport and road networks.

Mass transport system

The discussions focussed on the need for a sustainable and low cost Mass Rapid Transport System for Thiruvananthapuram.

The experts highlighted the need to include adjoining panchayats in the city plan. They suggested isolation of the water reticulation system into different zones for enhancing efficiency and to ease operation and maintenance.

The participants underlined the need to prepare an asset map showing the existing water distribution system of the city.

Water, a prime priority

“Conservation of water should be adopted as a priority, by reducing leakages at the household level and by adopting rationalised pricing based on consumption. Water saving fixtures should be minimum requirement for all new buildings”, they said.

Town planning experts A. Kasturi Rangan, G. Viswanathan and D. Vaidyanathan, water supply and sewerage experts P.S. Rajendra Babu and S. Harris and energy management experts V.K. Damodaran and K. Radhakrishnan took part.

Beware..!!! Trivandrum City Police is Watching You..!!!

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Pleas keep in mind while you drive through the city roads in Trivandrum..City Police here is watching you..
The city police has installed 12 surveillance cameras at different junctions to nab those who violate the tarffice rules.
Such cameras will be installed at 15 more locations including General Hospital Jn,Pattoor,Pallimukku,Pettah,Eanchakkal Jn,Peroorkkada,Chacka,Kuravankonam etc soon.
The home minister inaugurated this system at the Police Control Room by capturing a passenger who didn't wear the seat belt at Palayam..:)
The cameras used are capturing the images of the vehicle from three angles including the one with the number palte as soon as the vehicle violates the rule.
These cameras are efficient to take snaps even at night as they are using Xenon flash lights.:)
These cameras will also be used for other crimes like theft eve-teasing etc

Source : Metro Manorama

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The survellance cameras "trapped" 93 those vehicles, including 11 KSRTC buses,violated the traffic rules within 12 hrs of its operation in the city..:nuts:
Out of these 93 vehicles,85 nos. for violating the Red Signal,8 nos for Over Speeding.
Those who violates Red Signals will get a penalty of Rs.500/-,for overspeeding,the penalty will be Rs.400/- from KSRTC buses & other vehicles Rs.300/-

Source : Metro Vaartha

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FRAT submitted the recommendations/proposal for the 2nd phase of city development.
The proposals/recommendations are:


Pedestrian Subways at Major Junctions
East Fort-Kesavadasapuram Flyover
Vellayani-Kakkamoola Hanging Bridge
Development of Ring Roads
Kottur-Ambasamudram Road
Railway Development
Railway City @Nemom
Bus Terminal
Mobility Hub
Monorail
Poovar Shipyard
Miami Beach model development for Kovalam
Technocity-Technopark IT Corridor
Tourism Development at Ponmudi-Peppara
Tourism Development along Kadinamkulam-Vizhinjam
Water Sports Complex @Vellayani
Aqua Tourism @Vellayani
Theme Parks
Multiplexes
Electronic Park
Film City @Chithranjali

Source : Malayala Manorama

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TRIDA to construct commercial complex at General Hospital Jn.

Source : Metro Vaartha

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Source : Metro Vaartha

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Source : Malayala Manorama

The 38+ year old Cultural Centre,Tagore Theatre to be renovated at a cost of Rs.10.65 crores.
The width of the theatre will be increased
Lights & Sound facility will be increased
Digital Film Screening & Bio Satellite facilities will be installed
Separate seating will be provided for VIPs
Separate rooms for Guests will be provided
Art Gallery will be constructed
Green Rooms will be renovated
The theatre will be made centrally air conditioned
Lifts will be provided
Parking facilities will be improved
No trees will be cut as part of renovation
KTDFC is implementing the project for the Public Relations Dept

The 38+ year old Cultural Centre,Tagore Theatre to be renovated at a cost of Rs.10.65 crores.
The width of the theatre will be increased
Lights & Sound facility will be increased
Digital Film Screening & Bio Satellite facilities will be installed
Separate seating will be provided for VIPs
Separate rooms for Guests will be provided
Art Gallery will be constructed
Green Rooms will be renovated
The theatre will be made centrally air conditioned
Lifts will be provided
Parking facilities will be improved
No trees will be cut as part of renovation
KTDFC is implementing the project for the Public Relations Dept


Good list of points.........

Thiruvananthapuram: The district branch of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has warned that the absence of updated city master plans will stunt the development of urban areas in Kerala.

CREDAI president Roy Peter, secretary general S.N. Reghuchandran Nair and secretary R.Rajesh told mediapersons at an interactive session here recently that the absence of master plans, with zones earmarked for different purposes, would lead to haphazard and unbalanced development.

“The master plan for Thiruvananthapuram is more than 40 years old. This has resulted in unnecessary controls on construction activities. Only an updated master plan with clear land use maps can ensure balanced development. The Chief Town Planner's office, which is responsible for preparing master plans, faces a paucity of experienced hands. The solution is to outsource the plan preparation to an external agency,” Mr. Nair said.
Source (http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/24/stories/2011012455280300.htm)

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Upcoming structure is the NORKA Bhavan.

The construction of new bridge at Kundamankadavu will start by march 2011
The tender process will be completed before Feb 20
The total cost estimated for the project is 9.9 Cr.

Link:http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&district=Thiruvananthapuram&contentId=8692334&BV_ID=@@@

Courtesy:Manorama news

The 38+ year old Cultural Centre,Tagore Theatre to be renovated at a cost of Rs.10.65 crores.
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I love this perspective view. Hopefully, the new Tagore Theatre would be also serve as a venue for IFFK, especially in holding discussions and debates. With a large number of international and national cultural programs in the city every month, ranging from dance recitals to rock concerts, it was long overdue that we had a world-class indoor venue.

TRIDA to construct commercial complex at General Hospital Jn.

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After an inordinate delay, one of the world's premier marques makes its retail debut in Kerala's Capital. Mercedes-Benz looks to be opening up a showroom on the NH-47/66 at Muttathara close to the International Airport.

Looks like a temporary setup till a more elaborate showroom is set up, perhaps. Once MB had mentioned on its website that Trivandrum had the highest per-capita ownership of Mercs in India. This may have been dented somewhat by the sheer flood of BMWs in the last couple of years, but it looks the top three in the luxury segment are finally setting things right in terms of demand and supply.

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Just heard in TV news that Sports University will be established in Trivandrum. Rs 50 crore is expected to be the amount needed to set up the Infrastructure. :) :cheers:

My dream come true i think...... all main stream films are being shot in our technopuram.....
http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2011/salt-n-pepper-shoot-thiruvananthapuram-240111-aid0062.html

Director Aashiq Abu is now shooting his latest Malayalam movie Salt N Pepper in the capital city Thiruvananthapuram. It is his second movie after his debut release Daddy Cool in 2009. It is a masala movie with Lal and Asif Ali in the lead roles. It will also have actors like Shwetha Menon, Baburaj and Mydhili in important supporting roles.

Buzz up!
Family thriller Salt N Pepper is supposed to come with good production values. Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair have written the story of the movie, which is being produced by Lucsam Cinema. Lal Release will be distributing this film, which has lyrics by Rafeek Ahammed and Santhosh Varma.


Malayalee rock band Avial and composer Bijibal have composed the music for the film and Shyju Kahild has done the cinematography. V. Saajan has done the editing of Salt N Pepper, which is set to release in the month of April. Aashiq Abu started shooting the movie on January 3, 2011.

Apart from Aashiq Abu’s movie, director Sunil is also shooting his movie Lucky Jokers in the capital city. It is the production debut of Aascar films Ravichandran in Malayalam. So, these days the capital city is enjoying the glitters of Mollywood stars and will soon be able to see these films on-screen too.

Director Aashiq Abu is now shooting his latest Malayalam movie Salt N Pepper in the capital city Thiruvananthapuram. It is his second movie after his debut release Daddy Cool in 2009. It is a masala movie with Lal and Asif Ali in the lead roles. It will also have actors like Shwetha Menon, Baburaj and Mydhili in important supporting roles.

Buzz up!
Family thriller Salt N Pepper is supposed to come with good production values. Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair have written the story of the movie, which is being produced by Lucsam Cinema. Lal Release will be distributing this film, which has lyrics by Rafeek Ahammed and Santhosh Varma.


Malayalee rock band Avial and composer Bijibal have composed the music for the film and Shyju Kahild has done the cinematography. V. Saajan has done the editing of Salt N Pepper, which is set to release in the month of April. Aashiq Abu started shooting the movie on January 3, 2011.

Apart from Aashiq Abu’s movie, director Sunil is also shooting his movie Lucky Jokers in the capital city. It is the production debut of Aascar films Ravichandran in Malayalam. So, these days the capital city is enjoying the glitters of Mollywood stars and will soon be able to see these films on-screen too.

@yuke .have you not see this thread?please post media related things here

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1308539

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The new bridge at Chacka will be opened for traffic on February 2nd.
This bridge was constructed under TCRIP and will have an overall width of 10m including the carriageway (LHS) width of 7.5m.
This bridge is on the LHS of the existing bridge while coming from Shanghumugham.

Source : Metro Vaartha

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Plastic Shredding Machines will be installed at various locations in Trivandrum City next month to reduce the plastic pollution.
Initially,these machines will be installed at Peroorkada,Manacaud & Vilappilsala.

Source : Metro Vaartha

Chaka bridge current status

Bridge as on Yesterday (28/01/11)

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Thanks for the pictures of CHackai bridge.

Is this bridge in additioin to the existing road connecting the places just as that built in Jagathy - Poojapura road..?
If so is it meant for one wat traffic?
Thr width 0f 10 M seems too small for 2 way traffic.
Cheers!!!

^^Kannan, it is just a matter of common sense/observation.

From the photos itself you can see both the new bridge and old bridge. Of course, both of them will become uni directional, two lane. Thus the section will be having a four lane, divided carriageway.

I hope you also know that the road excluding the bridge on either side, Chakka as well as Airport side is four lane, divided. Now the bridge over Pettah Railway station as well as the section near Pattoor Cemetry would be the only two lane undivided carriageway section in the Airport Corridor till the AI Hangar.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The expert committee constituted for preparation of Attukal development plan has proposed a zonal-based infrastructure development plans worth Rs 360.5 crore for the Attukal area, which comprises 18 wards of the city spread over an area of about 40 sq km. This is apart from the already sanctioned projects, costing Rs 118.285 crore, being implemented in the area under various schemes including JNNURM, JICA, CRIP and KSUDP.
The technical and advisory committee approved the priority project report at a meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority (TRIDA) and decided to forward it to the State Government seeking budget allocation.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, V Sivankutty MLA said the report would be submitted to Finance Minister Thomas Isaac for allocation of funds for the plan in upcoming budget.
He said the project would be incorporated into the City Development Plan, which is being revised by City Corporation to be presented before the Central Government for the next phase of JNNURM scheme.
The report proposes to implement the development projects in three phases and to set up a parallel township in Attukal zone within the next five years. The priority project requirements identified include widening of roads leading to the temple from Karamana, Kaimanam, Thiruvallam, Karumam and Manacuad. The widening of residential lanes in Attukal, Chalai, Kalady, Kalippankulam and Manacaud wards, which are occupied by women devotees during Attukal Pongala, are also suggested in the report.
The report also proposes improvements of Kaimanam, Manacaud, Thaliyal, Kalady and Attakulangara junctions and setting up of vehicle parking facilities in various junctions. There are proposals for improving water supply distribution system, construction of hospital block in Iranimuttam hospital, extension of sewerage system with sewage pump house near Chiramukku and provision of sidedrains at all major reconstructed roads.
Another major proposal is the renovation of Karamana river and Killiyar and the construction of bunds. The report also proposes a mini fire station and police station in Attukal and redevelopment of East Fort bus station.
According to former Chief Town Planner A Kasturi Rangan, the priority project has been prepared in view of decentralised city development approach. ‘’ The city should be considered as a number of self-contained zones with their own activity centres, residential areas, decentralised commercial zones, social infrastructure and recreational areas. Taking this into account, Attukal zone can be considered as one among such zones of the city," he said.
Sivankutty said that Chief Minister will inaugurate Attukal bridge constructed at a cost of Rs 7 crore on February 13

Source:http://expressbuzz.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/panel-moots-zonal-based-development/243567.html

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Source : Metro Vaartha

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Source : Malayala Manorama

The Rs.478.7 crores Attukal Master Plan Finalized.
The Project Report will be submitted to the Finance Minister in two days.
This project will be implemented with the co-ordination of the ongoing City Roads Improvement Project (CRIP),JCIA aided Water Supply Project,ADB aided KSUDP & JnNURM.
PWD,City Corporation,KWA,KSEB,Police etc will be implementing agencies.
18 wards around Attukal including the Attukal ward of the City Corporation are included in the Project.

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Port Directorate will have its own Head Quarters at Valiyathura,Trivandrum.
At present this is functioning in a rented building.
Police Construction Corporation will construct the new building at a cost of Rs.1.20 crores.

Source : Metro Vaartha

Royal Greens Apartments, Museum Road , Trivandrum


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Artech Projects in TVM

Artech Srirema @ Sasthamangalam
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Artech Rohini @ Vatiyoorkavu
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Artech City Meenakshi @ Vazhuthacaud
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Artech City Kalyani @ Vazhuthacaud
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Artech Deepam @ Anayara, Pettah
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Artech Lake View @ Akkulam
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Artech Meenakshi Plaza @ Thycaud
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Artech Projects in TVM

Artech Srirema @ Sasthamangalam
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Artech Rohini @ Vatiyoorkavu
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Artech City Meenakshi @ Vazhuthacaud
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Artech City Kalyani @ Vazhuthacaud
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Artech Deepam @ Anayara, Pettah
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Artech Lake View @ Akkulam
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Artech Meenakshi Plaza @ Thycaud
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very nice pictures

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Artech Srirema @ Sasthamangalam [Apartment Ongoing]

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Artech Rohini @ Vatiyoorkavu [Apartment Ongoing]

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Artech City Meenakshi @ Vazhuthacaud [Apartment Ongoing]

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Artech Deepam @ Anayara, Pettah [Apartment Ongoing]

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Artech Lake View @ Akkulam [Apartment Ongoing]

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Artech Meenakshi Plaza @ Thycaud [Commercial Ongoing]

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BMW will launch their Trivandrum showroom soon. Currently they are recruiting project manager for the construction phase. Mercedes and Nissan are already on the process of opening their Trivandrum showrooms.

Hypermarket By SupplyCo : Getting finishing touches

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Nikunjam Saras, Sunny Diamond and Heera Twin Towers : View from Pattom Jn.

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Nabard and Muthoot Hotel; New block Closing In

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Capital Retreat Hotel : Near to new airport terminal

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Nikunjam City Square u/c

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Aakulam Water Front Apartments

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^^ Nice pics :) Wheres the Supplyco Hypermarket coming up????????

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^^ Nice pics :) Wheres the Supplyco Hypermarket coming up????????

@Udarashiramani road. Vazhuthacaud.

Any updates on the oceano vista project by maars developers.

Popular supermarket chain More from Aditya Birla group will open Hypermarkets in Cochin and Trivandrum soon...

Source: Manorama

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Popular supermarket chain More from Aditya Birla group will open Hypermarkets in Cochin and Trivandrum soon...

Source: Manorama

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?programId=1073753761&contentId=8728265&tabId=11

Its already open, you can see there store in the Ambalamukke - Peroorkada road stretch.

@Udarashiramani road. Vazhuthacaud.

Where will be the location for Pothys and Kalyan Silks showrooms, any idea

Pothys @ Ayurveda College- Chettykulangara temple road
Where will be the location for Pothys and Kalyan Silks showrooms, any idea

Pothys @ Ayurveda College- Chettykulangara temple road

Kalyan Silks is coming up at Karamana, according to the company manager that I spoke to in December. However, the exact location is not too clear.

So, to summarize, we have:

Parthas - Power House Road and Pattom (shortly)
Aiyappas - Overbridge and Pazhavangadi
Kalyan Sarees - East Fort
Pothys - Ayurveda College
Jayalakshmi - Overbridge Jn.
Kalyan Silks - Karamana

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Child Development Centre, Medical College Campus
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Some construction is going on at thampanoor near to the malayala manorma headquarters.The plot is huge and seems to be some huge project .Can anyone put some light on this.

Chandru,Nice pics:)

I also clicked few almost from the same angle so i am not posting those,instead i am uploading a video which i shot couple of days ago which covers second ship of Infosys,Heera Infocity,Skyline Domain,and the massive Cyber Palms:)

GI1Q4TIlSfE

Stay tuned for the videos new International Airport Terminal and vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam Stretch;)

Some construction is going on at thampanoor near to the malayala manorma headquarters.The plot is huge and seems to be some huge project .Can anyone put some light on this.

It's a luxury hotel project. If I remember right, it's being promoted by the owners of a large hotel at Arist Junction. I hope that they will get one of the major chains to operate the property.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Bank of India's first Financial Planning Advisory Services (FPAS) centre started functioning at its SPBB Branch at General Hospital Junction here on Thursday.

Inaugurating the centre, B.S. Bhasin, CGM of SBI Kerala Circle, said the centre was an exclusive vertical of the bank to cater to the requirement of its customers for various financial planning needs.

The centre would provide exclusive services for assessing and determining current financial situation and goals, develop comprehensive plans, monitor progress and re-balance portfolio for its customers.

A.K. Agarwal, general manager, said customers could seek the help of this centre for finding out and implementing strategies for retirement planning, investment plans like buying homes, acquiring other valuable assets, important events (children's education, marriage etc.) and taking proper insurance, among other things.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/05/stories/2011020550270200.htm

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nice video ..nice song too :)

Thats a good one Nishanth ^^

nice one Nishanth...... really good.:)

Yesterday morning, i saw one of the vestibule buses at Pattom .Sorry, didnt get time for taking pictures.
I believe it was just arriving at Trivandrum maybe from Bangalore.Had white and dark blue paint pattern like the those running at Bangalore and had KSRTC badge but no registration plates.Hopefully this will be on roads soon.

Thanks for letting me know ajay .

Thanks for letting me know ajay .

De nada, senor! :)

Yesterday morning, i saw one of the vestibule buses at Pattom .Sorry, didnt get time for taking pictures.
I believe it was just arriving at Trivandrum maybe from Bangalore.Had white and dark blue paint pattern like the those running at Bangalore and had KSRTC badge but no registration plates.Hopefully this will be on roads soon.
Are these the same buses you saw??The bus is fitted with a BS3 engine, body was built at Chennai.It has 60 seats & 90 standing capacity.

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^^

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^^

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Interior of the Bus

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^^ - Scoop! :okay:

Chandru,Nice pics:)

I also clicked few almost from the same angle so i am not posting those,instead i am uploading a video which i shot couple of days ago which covers second ship of Infosys,Heera Infocity,Skyline Domain,and the massive Cyber Palms:)


Stay tuned for the videos new International Airport Terminal and vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam Stretch;)

Nice video. What's the tower at 00:20?

^^ Skyline Domain. We've a thread for that here.

Skyline Domain l 21 floors l NH Bypass (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=993021)

I am not sure whether this is the right thread to post this news, but check out this link. Cant believe it is in our hometown


http://www.home-designing.com/2010/07/house-with-mesmerising-ocean-views-kerala?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d4ce1e9a0d2b93b%2C0

^^ Skyline Domain. We've a thread for that here.

Skyline Domain l 21 floors l NH Bypass (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=993021)

Thanks

I am not sure whether this is the right thread to post this news, but check out this link. Cant believe it is in our hometown


http://www.home-designing.com/2010/07/house-with-mesmerising-ocean-views-kerala?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d4ce1e9a0d2b93b%2C0

Mind blowing house! :nuts:

Trivandrum has a number of stunning residences, including perhaps one of the most expensive in the country. One of our forumers is involved with that project and perhaps could shed some details, if it is not a completely confidential project......

Originally Posted by Keralean
I am not sure whether this is the right thread to post this news, but check out this link. Cant believe it is in our hometown
http://www.home-designing.com/2010/0...e9a0d2b93b%2C0

This house was once featured in Design Today mag of the India Today group, sometime in 2010 [ If I remember correctly ] and of course , it's a stunning construction .

Anyone know the location of this house?Its mohanlal's house in movie 'janakan'.Also featured in 'oru naal varum'.looks beautiful and is really big.I think its somewhere in trivandrum.



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Anyone know the location of this house?Its mohanlal's house in movie 'janakan'.Also featured in 'oru naal varum'.looks beautiful and is really big.I think its somewhere in trivandrum.



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ONE INTERESTING FACT FROM THE SHOT...The car is bearing registration no.KL-16 , (KL16 belongs to Nedumangad)

^^
KL-16 belongs to RTO,Attingal.KL-21 is for SRTO,Nedumangad :)

Anyone know the location of this house?Its mohanlal's house in movie 'janakan'.Also featured in 'oru naal varum'.looks beautiful and is really big.I think its somewhere in trivandrum.



http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ga73fJ1nnlw/SwZFjwvClGI/AAAAAAAAHJk/SpPpLrecVPc/s1600/Mohanlal+_janakan-movie_stills.jpg

The exact location name is Nilamamoodu, which is near to Karakonam (http://trivandrumdistrict.blogspot.com/2010/12/karakonam.html) and is 32Kms away from the City.

how can i add photos

[QUOTE=ajithv;72075621]Are these the same buses you saw??The bus is fitted with a BS3 engine, body was built at Chennai.It has 60 seats & 90 standing capacity......

Yes Ajith..So quick...and you are ready with pictures..!! :)
I just had a glance..It indeed has similarities with Chennai vestibules rather than the Bangalore ones.Anyway will this be the one to run in Trivandrum.??

[QUOTE=ajithv;72075621]Are these the same buses you saw??The bus is fitted with a BS3 engine, body was built at Chennai.It has 60 seats & 90 standing capacity......

Yes Ajith..So quick...and you are ready with pictures..!! :)
I just had a glance..It indeed has similarities with Chennai vestibules rather than the Bangalore ones.Anyway will this be the one to run in Trivandrum.??


I had thought modern designs had arrived in India with the introduction of the A/c buses. This one is monstrous!

Anyway will this be the one to run in Trivandrum.??
The original source of these pictures says so. :)

how can i add photos
Check this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=600498)

how can i add photos

Upload image to http://imageshack.us/
they will give one link.copy that link.

And in our reply window>>click 'insert image'>>paste that imageshack url>>click ok>>post reply.its done

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I had thought modern designs had arrived in India with the introduction of the A/c buses. This one is monstrous!

true!!, this is really a wicked design, the low floor buses are far far better.

I had thought modern designs had arrived in India with the introduction of the A/c buses. This one is monstrous!

Pradeep, let's not get carried away with the Volvos and the Benzs. At this point, we should be more concerned with function than form, and these buses can probably be effective at their role - moving people. Anyways, the green eyed monster is already making a bead at these buses meant for Trivandrum, so let's be happy that they are going to hit the roads soon! :)

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What the heck is going on here? Is this open for public? People appear to be roaming free...

Thanks for the pics Kiran. I like the Kerala-themed AAI banner and the lighting of the terminal. We're almost there, aren't we?

Foundation Stone being laid today for the decade long demand for a Rail Overbridge connecting Pettah to Anayara.

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Features:


3 spans, 70 m long overbridge
340 m long approach road
18 m wide with 6 m wide footpath (Effectively a 12 m wide carriageway/ 4 lane width)
Cost: 6 crores for overbridge, 13 crores for approach road, 2.25 crores for land acquisition.

What the heck is going on here? Is this open for public? People appear to be roaming free...

Thanks for the pics Kiran. I like the Kerala-themed AAI banner and the lighting of the terminal. We're almost there, aren't we?

This is the New Year Celebration of Airport staff. Within the new airport premises. A clear security violation as per the Aviation and ground security norms!!!

Kiran, Thanks for the nice pictures of TIA:)

This is the New Year Celebration of Airport staff. Within the new airport premises. A clear security violation as per the Aviation and ground security norms!!!

This pics are not taken by me and i found these in facebook ..tht also sounds very alarming..... but as i saw the beauty of the Airport i thot to save and paste it in tvm projects section

^^If the pictures are not yours, then you should give credit to the photographer as well as give a link to source.

BTW I don’t find much issue in Airport Staff having a get together inside the terminal building, that too which is yet to be opened.

Anyone know the location of this house?Its mohanlal's house in movie 'janakan'.Also featured in 'oru naal varum'.looks beautiful and is really big.I think its somewhere in trivandrum.

If am right ,this house is near karakonam

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foundation stone for secretreat anexe will be layed by CM tomorrow.this would be a 12 storied building

^^ - Is this coming up on the plot opposite NABARD/Muthoot Plaza? I understand that there was a plan for a 600,000 SF building there.

PRS Shangrila,at Vanchiyoor(near old G.P.O), inaugrated a few days back:

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^^ - Is this coming up on the plot opposite NABARD/Muthoot Plaza? I understand that there was a plan for a 600,000 SF building there.

ajay,

heard that the new annex is adjecent to the old annex but in look it will be a modern one

We can almost sea the flights parked in the airport, new T3 terminal, Beemapally, Complete MG Rd, green lung of vanchiyooor court etc........

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TP - Phase 3 updates

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Some doubts about TP-3:
Is 3 mn sqft for Technoparks owned buildings, or is it for entire TP-III?
And do we know yet who got the other plots on offer?

Thanks,
Vinod

Adding to what Vinod requested for, I too have one doubt...

The underconstruction buildings in TP-3 is for all 8 signature buidlings or
2 or few more of them... Pardon if this has already been clarified in this forum. Thanks

Some doubts about TP-3:
Is 3 mn sqft for Technoparks owned buildings, or is it for entire TP-III?
And do we know yet who got the other plots on offer?

Thanks,
Vinod

Adding to what Vinod requested for, I too have one doubt...

The underconstruction buildings in TP-3 is for all 8 signature buidlings or
2 or few more of them... Pardon if this has already been clarified in this forum. Thanks

Gentlemen - the current construction is for two of the blocks totaling up to 1 Million SF.

As of now, TP is proceeding with these two with the intent of letting private developers construct space from now on in Phase III and Technocity. The availability of Govt. developed space has actually acted as a damper on private development and in the long term the Government cannot and should not invest in real estate development.

That said, the progress made by L&T on the biggest single building in the State is quite impressive. The civil completion date is August 2011 and work looks to be heading in the right direction. I know that at least one MNC IT firm has already put in an EoI for up to 500,000 SF of space to Technopark.

Nice shots, Shafi!

foundation stone for secretreat anexe will be layed by CM tomorrow.this would be a 12 storied building
^^ - Is this coming up on the plot opposite NABARD/Muthoot Plaza? I understand that there was a plan for a 600,000 SF building there.
heard that the new annex is adjecent to the old annex but in look it will be a modern one
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Gentlemen - the current construction is for two of the blocks totaling up to 1 Million SF.

As of now, TP is proceeding with these two with the intent of letting private developers construct space from now on in Phase III and Technocity. The availability of Govt. developed space has actually acted as a damper on private development and in the long term the Government cannot and should not invest in real estate development.

That said, the progress made by L&T on the biggest single building in the State is quite impressive. The civil completion date is August 2011 and work looks to be heading in the right direction. I know that at least one MNC IT firm has already put in an EoI for up to 500,000 SF of space to Technopark.

Nice shots, Shafi!

Ajay Do you know which is the MNC which took over 500000 sqft in TP phase 3 ?

orighinally posted by Shelly
Originally Posted by shelly View Post
foundation stone for secretreat anexe will be layed by CM tomorrow.this would be a 12 storied building


but Ajith's picture and details tell that it is 1 7 story building.

Whis is correct?

Cheers!!!

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Inauguration of the 1st phase of 'Kerala Gramam" tomorrow

Source : Malayala Manorama

More Details Here (http://rachitamisra.carbonmade.com/projects/2746445#1)

Ajay Do you know which is the MNC which took over 500000 sqft in TP phase 3 ?

Kiran, that's a confidential bit of news as of now. They have floated their requirement via a leading international Independent Property Consultant (IPC). Stay tuned till we can get some official confirmation of the news before we pop the name.

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which part of trivandrum is this ..

^^ Thats not a part of Trivandrum. I think its in Bangalore. I have seen this picture before when i was googling for pics of Trivandrum. But dont get it wrong, this is a part of Bangalore. :)

Artech Lake View as seen from the ICC Akkulam site.

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SFS Waterscapes @ Akkulam

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PRS LakeVille @ Akkulam

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Si Kempton Manor @ Marappalam

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RDS Tranquil near Technopark Main Gate

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Heera Infocity near Infosys Campus

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SreeDhanya Homes Planet X @ Sreekaryam

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Cordial Arcade between Kochulloor and Pongummood

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which part of trivandrum is this ..

^^ Thats not a part of Trivandrum. I think its in Bangalore. I have seen this picture before when i was googling for pics of Trivandrum. But dont get it wrong, this is a part of Bangalore. :)

That is L& T South City, Bangalore. It is just after J P nagar. Shot taken from Brigade Millenium.

I think it is my picture only, I had taken it about 5-6 years back, before shifting to Bangalore . I had been on an 'official' visit to Bangalore along with my 'ex' Design Head before finalising the concept of 'SFS CYBER PALMS'. We were visiting similar integrated lifestyle enclaves like Prestige St Johns Wood, Brigade Millenium, Brigade Metropolis, Prestige Fountainsquare, Prestige Riviera, Prestige Ozone etc in Bangalore.

THe picture looks great. But are we in violation of any code that has been preached for years for the forum members to observe.
I am confused now.


Cheers!!!

It would be really beautiful if apartments come in clusters confined to the same area .It would give the area a complete Scraper city look .

Thanks very much Ajay for this piece !!

Gentlemen - the current construction is for two of the blocks totaling up to 1 Million SF.

As of now, TP is proceeding with these two with the intent of letting private developers construct space from now on in Phase III and Technocity. The availability of Govt. developed space has actually acted as a damper on private development and in the long term the Government cannot and should not invest in real estate development.

That said, the progress made by L&T on the biggest single building in the State is quite impressive. The civil completion date is August 2011 and work looks to be heading in the right direction. I know that at least one MNC IT firm has already put in an EoI for up to 500,000 SF of space to Technopark.

Nice shots, Shafi!

Thanks very much Ajay for this piece !!

You are very welcome! :)

Indo-Russian Joint Venture and cruise missile developers BrahMos Aerospace will manufacture the cryogenic engine once the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) perfects the technology, said a senior official Sunday. The company is also hoping to induct its supersonic cruise missile into the Indian Air Force and develop hypersonic missile in six years' time, chief executive and managing director A.Sivathanu Pillai told reporters in Chennai.

"The ISRO is developing the cryogenic engine to power its GSLV (geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle) rockets. Once ISRO perfects the technology, we will make the engine as the space agency has asked us to do it." Pillai said. The company's wholly owned subsidiary BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvanthapuram Ltd (BATL) that already makes the liquid fuel powered engines and fuel tanks for rockets will make the cryogenic engine, he added. :cheers:


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