Pathanamthitta: Projects & Developments

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Kerala Govt will provide all the supports to Aranmula airport: K. Babu (Minister in charge for Airports)



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[amalmohan]

ശബരിമല മാസ്റ്റര്*പ്ലാന്* പദ്ധതിപ്രകാരം മെഡിക്കല്* കോളേജ് സ്ഥാപിക്കാനും ആസ്​പത്രികളുടെ നവീകരണത്തിനും അടുത്ത സാമ്പത്തികവര്*ഷം 301 കോടി രൂപയുടെ ധനസഹായം ലഭിക്കുന്നതിന് കേന്ദ്രത്തിന് മന്ത്രി നിവേദനം സമര്*പ്പിച്ചു. ശബരിമലയുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പത്ത് ആസ്​പത്രികള്* നവീകരിക്കുന്നതിന് 98 കോടിയാണ് ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടത്. പമ്പയിലും സന്നിധാനത്തും നിലവിലെ ആസ്​പത്രികള്*ക്ക് പുതിയ കെട്ടിടം നിര്*മിക്കണം. ശബരിമല കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ച് പുതിയ മെഡിക്കല്*കോളേജ് സ്ഥാപിക്കാനാണ് ഉദ്ദേശിക്കുന്നത്.

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/ma...2-01-07/kerala

[amalmohan]

[amalmohan]

aaru parayunnatha seri??

[moncy]

Originally Posted by amalmohan

aaru parayunnatha seri??

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Source : Mangalam

എങ്ങനെ എങ്കിലും പൂട്ടിയെ അടങ്ങു . കോട്ടയത്ത്* ലാന്*ഡ്* കിട്ടിയേനെ . പറ്റുമെങ്കില്* ഷിഫ്റ്റ്* ചെയാന്* പറ.

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State’s first solar campus

Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Thiruvalla (Macfast), the first private self-financing college in the State, has of late become the first solar-powered campus in Kerala — perhaps the first of its kind in the country.
Macfast always stood for innovative ideas ever since its inception, thanks to founder principal, Fr Abraham Mulamoottil and his successor, Fr Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil. For instance, ‘Radio Macfast-90.4’ two years ago and the popular ‘Green and Clean City’ project a year ago were praiseworthy achievements of the campus.
The campus has now been in the news for installing a 30 kw rooftop solar power plant that should produce 45,000 units (kilowatt hours) of electricity yearly to meet the annual power demands of the institution.

Fr Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil, principal, said that the installation of the technology was made possible by the Hyderabad-based Radiant Solar Private Limited with the support of the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and ANERT attached to Department of Power, Kerala. Macfast also invested `72 lakh in the project, says Fr Pradeep.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tablo...lar-campus-641

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MORE BRANDED SHOPS COMING TO THIRUVALLA


1.KALYAN SILKS
2.PULIMOOTIL SILKS
3.JOSCO JEWELLERS
4.KALYAN JEWELLERS
5.MALABAR GOLD
6.VASAN EYE CARE

[amalmohan]

post properly adarsh....

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Minister promises efforts to promote eco-tourism in Gavi

Efforts would be made to launch fresh eco-tourism initiatives in the lush green forest tracts of Gavi nestling in the eastern part of the district, said Mr Adoor Prakash, Health Minister.

Mr Prakash was inaugurating the workshop on the tourism potential of Gavi, organized by the District Panchayat, District Tourism Promotion Council and Pathanamthitta Press Club, at the Town Hall.

A comprehensive eco tourism development that suits very well with the fragile eco system and forest environs was what needed at Gavi, he said.

The Minister said he would explore the possibility of exploiting the eco-tourism potential of Gavi to the maximum possible extent and to link Gavi with various other ecotourism centres like Konni, Thenmala and Achenkovil in consultation with the Tourism Minister, A.P. Anilkumar and Forest Minister, K.B. Ganeshkumar. A creative intervention of both the Tourism and Forest department was what needed in developing Gavi as a major ecotourism spot in the district, he added.

Mr Anto Antony, MP, inaugurated the photo exhibition held as part of the workshop.

Babu George, District Panchayatpresident, presided the inaugural function. He said flaws in the planning process were found to have been creating many hurdles on the tourism development in the district.

Mr George stressed the need to ensure participation of local self-government institutions for tourism promotion in the district.

Mr R. Kamalahar, Divisional Forest Officer at Ranni, said there was nothing wrong in opening places situated in the Periyar Tiger Reserve as ecotourism spots with out disturbing the otherwise serene eco system there. Protection of tiger and other wild fauna should be made part of the eco-tourism project, he added.

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Gavi Eco Tourism

Situated next to the Periyar Tiger Reserve is the Gavi Eco Tourism Project. A motorobale road takes into Gavi via vallakadavu in 2hours. Spread across the beauty of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Gavi is a quiet, beautiful and pristine forest haven. These evergreen forests are abundant with magnificent Wildlife including the tiger, elephants, leopards, bears, Indian gaur, sambar, barking & Mouse deers, lion tailed macaque, other varieties of monkeys, Nilgiri Marten and a lot more.


Landscape of Gavi

For the nature explorers Gavi offers the complete acquaintance with the flora around including Nageia Wallichinia (Podocarpus Wallichinia), a highly endemic species of the Gymnosperm family seen only around Gavi in the whole Western Ghats.If you are a birder, the forests around Gavi are home to over 320 species of birds –the great Indian hornbills, sunbirds, woodpeckers, kingfishers and myriads of mynas, dongos, cuckoos and bulbuls-truly any birder’s dream.The sheer beauty of this place is indeed worth a closer look ! Here is nature at its unadulterated best. Gavi often serves as a base camp for deep jungle trekkers, birdwatchers, nature lovers, research students and the like.


Lake at Gavi

Lake at GaviGavi is 28 kms south west of Vandiperiyar, a town in N.H 220 the highway connecting Kollam and Madurai, which itself is 14 kms from Kumily,near Thekkady. Entry passes must be obtained from the Forest Check Post enroute at Vallakkadavu. Advance booking with the Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd. is highly appreciable wherein such formalities will be taken care of by the Company itself.

Distance from Gavi

Gavi to Kochi 180 Kms
Gavi to Kochi Airport 200 kms
Gavi to Thekkady 50 Kms
Gavi to Madurai 195 Kms
Gavi to Kottayam 120 kms

Gavi Ecotourism programme is being sponsored by The Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd, a State Government Undertaking.Today Gavi Eco Tourism hosts memorable wildlife and Jungle experiences in the most remote and virgin areas adjecenting the Periyar Tiger Reserve.


Gavi Landscape

Activities in Gavi

■Trekking
■Wildlife watching
■Birding
■Stay at top tree huts
■Outdoor camping in forest around
■Safaris through jungle roads
■Visit to paradise cove at Ninnumulli
■Boating in the Gavi& kochupampa lakes.
■Leisurely walks through spice gardens
■Visit to cardamom factory
■Climb to Sabarimala temple view



Cottages at Gavi

In house Facilities

■Accommodation and full board, at Green Mansions and at Jungle Camps.
■Library on Flora & Fauna of the Western Ghats and other jungle parks of India.
■Binoculars on hire
■First aid.
■Leech Socks.
■Local products like organic cardamom (for sale).

THIS IS STRICTLY A LIQUOR AND SMOKE FREE ZONE


Programmes involves a close interaction with the nature. Excellent trails through the midst of Evergreen Forests to camping sites at Meenar & Valley view. The trekking course passes through dense patches of forests where even at mid-day sunlight struggles to penetrate, where elephants roam free and where man meets nature truly in all it’s majesty and glory. For those in need of peace, rowing expedition to Paradise Cove can be organized where you will be enthralled by the beauty of wild flowers and where silence is broken only by the music of birds. For wild life enthusiast, the treks can be doubly rewarding. Wild life sighting is ensured.


Jeeps used for Safari

Night safaris are also an occasion to observe the wild side of nature. A drive to the Pampa dam or to Pachakkanam at night and you may be rewarded with the best that a tropical rain forest can offer you you after dusk .

Golden Rules Of Echo Tourism

■The Plan should be culturally sensitive.
■Do not insist on Wild Life sighting. They are not at the disposal of humans.
■Keep silence during trekking. Even a subdued whisper can alert the Wild Life of the Human Presence.
■Wildlife and natural habitats must not be needlessly disturbed.
■Early Mornings and late afternoons are best suited for animal sightings.
■Do not wander away from the jungle camps.
■Pay heed to your guides always.
■Activities in jungle water bodies without permission of the guides will be risky.
■Do not litter.
■Smoking not solicited.
■Take only memories back home.
Accommodation: Green Mansions

The Forest Lodge at Gavi conjures up the essence of the place-tranquillity amidst the abundance of nature. The cool breeze from the Gavi Lake, the gentle whistle of the Malabar whistling thrush or the raucous cry of the Nilgiri Langur will keep you company as you wander the grounds in perfect harmony with nature. You could take a lazy stroll around, go row boating on Gavi lake or trek for hours in the breath taking beauty of the evergreen canopy… all awaits you at the climax of your safari to Green Mansions from the Forest Check post at Vallakadavu, that safari itself being the prologue to the wonderland Gavi.

For the more adventurous-minded, a programme of camping in the wilderness at Meenar where elephants trumpet their supremacy in the still of night! Or at valley view with its spectacular view of the Chenthamarakokkai-a deep ravine with dense forest below or even trek to the sacred Pampa Hills where the Nilgiri Thars prance around in gay abandon, where God Ayyappa .

Coutsey:MYSTIKAL HOLIDAYS
http://mystikalindia.com/2010/07/08/gavi-eco-tourism/

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Photos of GAVI and surroundings

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[moncy]

Source : Mathrubhumi

Yuva Morcha strike at Aranmula

[bijoy]

Nice pictures Adarsh

[Malayaali]

Superb pics and fabulous place. Gavi is one of those unexploited heaven in the state.

[adarshpta]

Thank you bijoy

Thank you malayali

Thank you for your encouragement

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May be by considering this the State Government have allotted one more family court in the Pathanamthitta district at Pathanamthitta town along with Pala,Kattappana&one in Malappuram district,I think its Tirur not sure.Family court in Thiruvalla is already function in the district.

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Preparations in progress for Hindu, Christian congregations


BALANCING ACT: Construction of a temporary footbridge linking the convention venue and the western bank of river Pampa progressing at Maramon near Kozhencherry on Thursday. Photo: Leju Kamal


District Collector, P. Venugopal, has said the services of various Government departments for the smooth conduct of the annual religious conventions at Maramon and Cherukolpuzha as well as for the Manjanikkara Church festival would be ready well before the beginning of the respective event.

Addressing a meeting of the people’s representatives and organizers of the religious congregations held at the collectorate conference hall here on Thursday, Mr Venugopal said steps would be taken to regulate the water level in river Pampa during the Maramon convention period.

Kerala State Electricity Board would repair the street lights in and around Maramon, Cherukolpuzha and Manjanikkara in a time-bound manner.

The Thiuvalla revenue Divisional Officer, Antony Dominic has been posted as the Government co-ordinator for the Maramon and Cherukolpuzha events and the Adoor RDO, M.C. Sarasamma, will be the co-ordinator for the Manjanikkara festival, the collector said.

He said Kerala State Road Transport Corporation would operate special services to Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Ranni, Adoor and Pandalam from Maramon, Cherukolpuzha and Manjanikkara during the period.

Public Works Department would complete the repair work on the roads leading to Maramon, Cherukolpuzha and Manjanikkara before February 10.

Babu George, District Panchayat president; H.Salimraj, Additional District Magistrate; Stella Thomas, Elanthoor Block Panchayat president; Annapoornadevi, Koipram grama panchayat president; Abraham P. Oommen, P.P. Achenkunju, Mar Thma Evangelistic Association office-bearers; K.G. Sankaranarayana Pillai, M.P. Sasidharan nair, Hindumatha Maha Mandalam leaders; Jacob Thomas Corepiscopa and E.K. Mathew Corepiscopa from Manjanikkara Mor Ignatius Diara also attended the meeting.

Hindu meet

The Ayroor-Cherukolpuzha Hindumatha Maha Mandalam (HMM) will be celebrating the centenary of the annual Hindu religious meet on the sandbed of river Pampa at Cherukolpuzha near Kozhencherry from February 5 to 12.

Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Renowned spiritual leader, will inaugurate the centenary meet at a ceremonial function to be held at the sprawling sandbed of Pampa at 3 pm on February 5. Ashok Singhal, Viswa Hindu Parishad national president, will preside over the inaugural function.

Maramon convention

The 117th Maramon Convention, annual Christian religious meet, will be held at its traditional venue on the riverbed of Pampa at Maramon near Kozhencherry from February 12 to 19. A large pandal is coming up at the convention venue.

Manjanikkara Perunaal

The annual Manjanikkara Church festival (Perunaal) will be celebrated from February 5 to 11.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/...cle2795784.ece