[abhilash]

Brahmapuram a milestone for Kochi

BRAHMAPURAM: It’s not the stink of garbage, which one may expect, that welcomes you to the solid waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram but lathi-wielding policemen, who stop you at the gate and ask for the identity card.

As you approach the tipping floor, the stench of the garbage slowly engulfs you. A handkerchief worn around the nose will not save you from the pungent smell.

Yet, it is not nauseating as the stench that one experiences when passing through the Padiyath dumping yard near Convent junction.

The foul smell fades as you move towards the rear side of the plant and the air smells normal as anywhere in the city.

The blue-coloured newly-acquired covered vehicles of the Kochi Corporation could be seen queuing outside the tipping floor to transfer the heaps of trash collected from various parts of the city.

On the other side of the spacious yard, a front-end loader was busy churning the waste as steam escaped from the garbage heap due to the exothermic process.

Flies were swarming all over the garbage heaps. They hit the visitors to the yard quite often. You need both your hands to keep them away from landing on the face as you take a look at the various stages of processing of waste. A large number of crows were fearlessly picking food from the piled-up waste.

The plant is ready now for inauguration. Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will formally inaugurate the plant on Friday at 11 a.m.

All the major works of the plant have been completed and what remains are some minor civil works, said M.P. Fernando, Director (Operations) of the Hyquip Technologies, the engineering, procurement and construction partner of the Andhra Pradesh Technology Development Corporation (APTDC). The APTDC is implementing the project for the Kochi Corporation.

The plant will be able to start the conversion of the first load of garbage into manure by June 23. It requires 40 days for converting the garbage into manure.

The first load of garbage reached the plant on May 16, said S. Kesavan Nair, general manager of Hyquip Technologies. There is around 40 per cent moisture in the garbage. There will be 60 per cent reduction of volume of garbage as bacterial action starts. The bacteria needs 24 hours to act on garbage, said Rahul Reddy, general manager, operations.

The exposed waste will be fully covered with dry waste to keep the flies away. The leachate that drains out of the heaps are collected in a 10,000-litre tank to be pumped over the heaps again for speeding up the bacterial action. Once the operation goes full throttle, the plant would be able to treat around 300 tonnes of garbage, Mr. Nair said.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/19/stories/2008061961091100.htm

[abhilash]

CIAL to set up academy

KOCHI: The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is all set to form a management academy offering various courses in airport management.

This was one of the major decisions taken at a directors’ board meeting of the airport company held on Wednesday. Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan presided over the meeting.

The academy would offer postgraduate course in business management with specialisation in airport management as also graduation in airport management.

Besides, the academy would also offer courses in terminal management, fire and safety service, cargo management, ground handling and operations management.

The realisation that there were not many institutions offering airport management-oriented courses in the State prompted the board to take such a decision.

Another significant decision taken by the board was to launch helicopter services in association with Bharat Airways Private Limited to Munnar, Sabarimala and Kumarakom.

The airport would have to provide parking space for the helicopter at a charge. In addition to this, it would also be entitled to royalty.

Meanwhile, initial works on the proposed aviation academy are underway.

The block being set up for the academy would be completed by October this year. The academy, among other things, would offer pilot training.

The board also decided to appoint a consultancy for setting up an aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul unit under the Cochin International Aviation Services Limited, a subsidiary company of the CIAL.

Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran and Fisheries Minister S. Sarma also attended the board meeting.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/19/stories/2008061958970300.htm

[PLUS]

Smart City master plan to be unveiled this month

Yesterdays Manorama reports that Smart City master plan will be unveiled
in June, and work to start in October. This news from Hindu says
TECOM is waiting for SEZ status as a single entity for the whole land.

Work on SmartCity Kochi project to begin by year-end

R. Balaji

Malta, June 17 Work on SmartCity Kochi, the integrated township with a SEZ for knowledge-based industries, will be launched by the year-end, according to Mr Fareed Abdulrahman, Chief Executive Officer, SmartCity (Dubai) FZ-LLC.

Talking to a group of reporters from India on a tour organised by the company to witness the launch of SmartCity Malta, he said SmartCity was committed to the development of the Kochi project.

The company is looking at setting up a 250-acre facility involving investments of over $350 million to create a modern township with residential, commercial and office space for IT, ITeS and knowledge-based industries that would generate over 90,000 jobs.

The SmartCity Kochi has the SEZ approval for a 100-acre parcel of land and has been asked by the authorities to submit a separate application for an adjacent portion, separated by a water body.


The company is particular that the project is approved as a single SEZ, and is willing to accept whatever conditions are laid down — such as linking the two parcels of land with a tunnel or a bridge for them to be considered a contiguous area.

The company is awaiting the decision from Indian authorities, he said. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/06/18/stories/2008061851492100.htm

[manusmad]

Answers to the skyscrapers quiz... :)


This one looks really tall - 25 floors ? Somewhere in Vyttila Palarivattom stretch i guess.
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3983/25827526555b0677f419omx6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Its Jomer Symphony, as we discussed two pages back


??
http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/5352/25837335905f9a3e7e0eobf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


The building in the foreground is DD Corner Stone, Kadavanthra. Don't know what the u/c building is, though.


http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1920/25827526474015d4abafoap1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Apparently from Jairaj builders, see the board placed in the foreground


http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7830/2582752653195a8e8140ogb0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Obviously a Panjos building... Is it Serene?

[abhilash]

Actors with a D T S studio
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, June 19, 2008]

The leading actors of Malayalam, Dileep and Suresh Gopi has joined with actor - producer Lal to set up a D T S studio at kochy. The studio named as D L S studios, has already started functioning. Prithvi's 'One Way Ticket' will be the first movie to make a D T S mixing at D L S studios.

Producer Lal already owns a leading film studio "Lal Media" at Ernakulam, where the post production works of almost all the important commercial films in Mollywood are done.

With the arrival of such new equipments and studios, Mollywood will prove self sufficient in film making technologies, within a short time. This is also important considering the latest developments associated with MACTA, where the national unions are planning to resist the works of Mollywood films, outside Kerala.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/39447.html

[abhilash]

Read this on

Vallarpadam Terminal

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentType=EDITORIAL&programId=1073753761&articleType=Malayalam%20News&contentId=4138815&BV_ID=@@@

[abhilash]

Countdown begins for ocean race

KOCHI: Countdown has started for the India stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race, scheduled to be at the Kochi port between December 3 and 13.

The Consortium of Cochin Port Trust and Kerala Tourism held meetings on Wednesday with the representatives of the Volvo Event Management Company, the UK (VEMUK), Yachting Association of India and the event managers and the marketing agency engaged for the event to review the arrangements being made.

The meeting also discussed the finalisation of the future course for hosting the Race Stopover, which is happening for the first time in India.

Kochi port has already initiated action for redevelopment of the roads and public amenities at the North End of Willingdon Island.

Development of land and covered areas for housing the hospitality pavilions of the race organisers, racing teams, sponsors, pavilion for exhibitions etc will be readied.

Discussions were held on designing the proposed race village, special berthing arrangements required for the race boats, berthing requirements of other boats and yachts visiting the Kochi port during the Race stopover period.

The meeting also discussed the marketing plan and various sponsorships and advertising opportunities related to the event. The marketing agency has already started discussions with potential business houses in India to garner sponsorships for the event. N. Ramachandran, chairman of Cochin Port Trust, Captain Subhash Kumar, Deputy Chairman of the Cochin Port Trust, Cyril C, George, Secretary of Cochin Port Trust, Jeremy Troughton, Director-Operations, VEMUK, Commodore Ajay Narang, Hon. Joint Secretary, General, Yachting Association of India and Malav Shroff, Ocean Blue Boating, Mumbai attended the meetings.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/20/stories/2008062059640300.htm

[abhilash]

Cooperative Medical College gets recognition

KOCHI: The Cooperative Medical College, the only quasi-Government medical college in the city, has received a letter from the Union Ministry of Health granting recognition to the College.

This will help the college, which was founded in 2000, to further develop its facilities.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/20/stories/2008062059260300.htm

[PLUS]

Read this on

Vallarpadam Terminal

http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentType=EDITORIAL&programId=1073753761&articleType=Malayalam%20News&contentId=4138815&BV_ID=@@@

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1825/20080620af006101014pr3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Is this the news ?
I guess there is a case in High court. Very little land needs to be taken
over - about 8 acres or so. The judgement is due soon - initially it was
supposed to be out by June 4th, but it did not happen. Once the judgement
favorable govt can take over. Judgement is likely to be favorable as
it is just a small minority with vested interests trying to throw spanner
into the works. Over 97% of land has been taken over and work has
already commenced. These anti-socials are seeking change of alignment
after this and it s likely to be rejected. More pressure must be put on the govt to
take over the land.

[PLUS]

Answers to the skyscrapers quiz... :)

Its Jomer Symphony, as we discussed two pages back


This may not be Jomer symphony. The design of Jomer symphony looks entirely different


Obviously a Panjos building... Is it Serene?

Got it, its Panjos Garden - the first 21 storey building in Kochi (completed in 2002)
Thanx Manus

[PLUS]

Actors with a D T S studio
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, June 19, 2008]

The leading actors of Malayalam, Dileep and Suresh Gopi has joined with actor - producer Lal to set up a D T S studio at kochy. The studio named as D L S studios, has already started functioning. Prithvi's 'One Way Ticket' will be the first movie to make a D T S mixing at D L S studios.

Producer Lal already owns a leading film studio "Lal Media" at Ernakulam, where the post production works of almost all the important commercial films in Mollywood are done.

With the arrival of such new equipments and studios, Mollywood will prove self sufficient in film making technologies, within a short time. This is also important considering the latest developments associated with MACTA, where the national unions are planning to resist the works of Mollywood films, outside Kerala.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/39447.html


MACTA is also setting up a film institute in Kochi. Most of the movie related
activities are in Kochi. Its the lack of govt support that plays spoilsport. Govt
must realize that it has to provide support infrastructure in Kochi for film
industry. There is no point in wasting money on unviable projects. Private sector
is already surging ahead on its own, all it needs is support.

MACTA to set up film institute in co-op sector
Thursday June 19 2008 11:43 IST

M K Sunil Kumar

KOCHI: Despite the tug of war between the two factions, the Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA)Federation decided to go ahead with its plan to set up a film institute in the state to mould artistes and technicians for the film industry.

The proposed institute will be set up in Kochi. http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEX20080619012202&Page=X&Title=Kochi&Topic=0&

[bhasidali]

Here is my answer to skyscraper quiz..:)

Here is a photographer gone on clicking tall buildings at Kochi.
Can anyone identify them ?
where is this ?
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8440/25838516747654c0a904orh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


@ vazhakkala, on the way to kakkanad...
You can easily identify the building in center...building from bagheeratha engineering and the white on is from apple a day.i dont know who owns the first one.


This one looks really tall - 25 floors ? Somewhere in Vyttila Palarivattom stretch i guess.
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3983/25827526555b0677f419omx6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


May be same as above, or am i wrong ?
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3825/25837335946324dae218olt8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Definitely it is Jomer Symphony..:)


??
http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/5352/25837335905f9a3e7e0eobf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Highland Hotel...can see the rendering here...http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=3151329&postcount=1818


http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/1039/2582782171192261171coye6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

may be mir realtors..not sure...



http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8172/258358956048da15c3e4oug4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The one at KPCC Jn. MG Road...



http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2959/25827526497cee5969c4org0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


From Heavenly Homes @ Padamughal...Floors 1 and 2 are taken by Reliance Fresh...


http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1920/25827526474015d4abafoap1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Not sure..but the beam seen in foreground from Noel's building.


http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6959/25827526436346da6ebaoga8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Just opposite to Lal Media...dont know the developer...



http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7830/2582752653195a8e8140ogb0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Obviously Panjoos Garden....

[abhilash]

There are some confusion regarding Jomer Symphony
Some says its a 5 Star Hotel and
Some as Residential Appartments.

Somebody kindly confirm

[KMC]

There are some confusion regarding Jomer Symphony
Some says its a 5 Star Hotel and
Some as Residential Appartments.

Somebody kindly confirm

Its a 5 star service apartments . Individuals can buy it , but same will be run by run by professional companies , earlier the were having talks with Marriot Executive Apartments . But who they have signed up is not clear.
One thing is sure , the entire project is sold out. The owners will get return in form of rent it seems.

[scorpiogenius]

Guys, if this building is the mystery man, then its Melrose from Skyline Builders @ Padivattom.

Here is the status update from Skyline website:D :D


http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/270000000055d35d/1/214/EpJrZLgp7D-XoaHkWKMJskM7p9AIdwtx.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/yJWeSK2B5z8BB6ACSo4VNRVokhQNFBuq?referrer=hlnk)

[PLUS]

Here is my answer to skyscraper quiz..:)

Definitely it is Jomer Symphony..:)


I agree, the structure still has some works to be done before it resembles
its rendering.


may be mir realtors..not sure...


I got it - 20 storey Holyfaith Tower
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5028/51140008kh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

That completes identification. Good show by forumers :cheers:

[PLUS]

What is this new project Federal City awaiting EC, anyone ? It must be a Federal Bank
group initiative.

Project No:21-295/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for Federal City at Karayamparempu village and panchayat karukutty, distt ernakulam
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Federal Housing construction co -operative society Ltd.


The EC website is a must see. Click
here (http://envfor.nic.in/divisions/iass/envclr.html) then > Pending projects > 1994 notification > NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND INDUSTRIAL ESTATES > (Choose) Kerala > SUBMIT

There are 32 projects out of which 26 are in Kochi. :cheers: More than 4/5 th of
all the projects !!.

[manusmad]

I think the full-scale operation of Brahmapuram plant has taken effect... The streets of Kochi look a lot cleaner today. Kudos to the administration on the waste management, though delayed by a few years :) The immediate crisis may have been averted, but there is a lot to be done yet in this regard.

[PLUS]

I think the full-scale operation of Brahmapuram plant has taken effect... The streets of Kochi look a lot cleaner today. Kudos to the administration on the waste management, though delayed by a few years :) The immediate crisis may have been averted, but there is a lot to be done yet in this regard.

Thanx for the report Manus. Actually we should thank High court for catching the
Corporation and the Brahmapuram panchayat by their scruff. Shouldn't we ?
Now they have to take care of non-biodegradable waste too. Apparently work has started
on the treatment plant for that too at Brahmapuram, according to reports.


Can you update us on the status of Pulleppady bridge ? How far has it progressed ?
This photo from Hindu shows its almost complete. Is the portion over rail complete ?
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7436/2008060560401101wr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Also what's the status of Venduruthy Thevara parallel bridge ?

[tonapz]

Holiday Group to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Kerala
Kochi | Friday, Jun 20 2008 IST


UAE-based Holiday Group is planning to invest around Rs 1,000 crore in infrastructure, housing and hospitality sectors in the next five years in Kerala. Speaking to reporters here last evening, Group Chairman C C Thambi said the construction of a five-star deluxe resort, which would have 50 cottages, at Bekkal near Kasargod had started and would be operational by 2009.

He said the Group would launch its major housing projects in Marine Drive, Kadavantra, Maradu, Kakkanad, Kalamasery and Nedumbassery in the city tomorrow.

Keeping in mind the growing opportunities in the tourism sector, Mr Thambi said the company was planning to start five-star hotels in Kochi, Kumarakom, Kovalam and Thiruvananthapuram. He said large shopping malls in major cities like Kochi, Thrissur and Kozhikode and intergrated townships in Kalamassery and Nedumbassery were also in the pipeline besides starting theme restaurants and motels on national highways.
:notacrook:

source: http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20080620/979332.html

[manusmad]

I'll check up on Pullepady bridge and let you know..

Meanwhile, the widening work of the Trissur-Kochi stretch of NH 47 is progressing very rapidly. I passed through the road twice last week, and there was construction almost along the entire distance! Flyovers at Angamaly, Chalakkudy and Aluva are also being constructed.

As for the waste management problem, the district administration has started a blog to receive comments and suggestions from the public about the same. Launched yesterday, the blog hasn't been active at all. If forumers here have opinions regarding the issue, please make your voices heard.

http://wastefreecochin.blogspot.com/

I already posted a comment but it will be displayed only with owner permission.. presumably to prevent people from abusing the govt. :)

News article regarding the blog
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/php/newsFrm.php?news_id=12181842&n_type=RE&category_id=4&Farc=T

[ctjoseph]

Is this the actual picture of the new bridge? It hardly has enough width for 2 cars to pass by. It shows the lack of planning and vision that exists even for an expansion project. This is just a bridge for bridge sake and except that it will not help to alleviate any real traffic problems of the City! When will we ever get good master planners with the vision and the guts to execute long term strategic projects in infrastructure.

Thanx for the report Manus. Actually we should thank High court for catching the
Corporation and the Brahmapuram panchayat by their scruff. Shouldn't we ?
Now they have to take care of non-biodegradable waste too. Apparently work has started
on the treatment plant for that too at Brahmapuram, according to reports.


Can you update us on the status of Pulleppady bridge ? How far has it progressed ?
This photo from Hindu shows its almost complete. Is the portion over rail complete ?
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7436/2008060560401101wr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Also what's the status of Venduruthy Thevara parallel bridge ?

[PLUS]

Is this the actual picture of the new bridge? It hardly has enough width for 2 cars to pass by. It shows the lack of planning and vision that exists even for an expansion project. This is just a bridge for bridge sake and except that it will not help to alleviate any real traffic problems of the City! When will we ever get good master planners with the vision and the guts to execute long term strategic projects in infrastructure.

This is a display of callousness. But even this is not complete for 6 years !! This is how
things go in Kochi. One in five vehicles in Kerala runs in Kochi. This is the situation.

[ani07]

One more mall -

West Pioneer eyeing southern market

West Pioneer, the Mumbai-based mall development company, is considering a foray into the southern retail market soon.“For our projects in the South, apart from focussing on strategic locations in tier-II cities, we would also consider mixed development with hotels attached to the malls"
....................
Among the south Indian cities, Bangalore, Kochi, Goa and Hyderabad would be the first few locations that the company is considering investing in, Mr Sohonie said.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/06/20/stories/2008062051500500.htm

I guess the no of proposed malls in kochi crossed more than 30.

[PLUS]

Here is what I said earlier. Construction started for treatment plant for non-biodegradable
waste.

Stone laid for fuel unit at Brahmapuram

Staff Reporter

KOCHI: Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan inaugurated the solid waste treatment plant of the Kochi Corporation at Brahmapuram on Friday.

The plant has the capacity to process around 300 tonnes of waste every day. This could be enhanced to 500 tonnes at a later stage.

Local Administration Minister Paloli Mohammed Kutty laid the foundation stone for the Refuse Derived Fuel unit that was to be set up at the site of the plant. The unit would be used for treating non-biodegradable waste like plastic.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/21/stories/2008062159090300.htm

[sowmya]

Vallarpadam works to be speeded up



Staff Reporter







KOCHI: With the Union Minister for Shipping and Surface Transport T.R. Baalu set to review the progress of the proposed Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal early next month, the district administration and other authorities concerned are set to intensify the work on the rail and road connectivity for the project.

The minister is expected to make the visit in the first week of July, N. Ramachandran, chairman, Cochin Port Trust (CPT), said at a meeting held here on Saturday.

The High Court having delivered its verdict on rehabilitation of those evicted for the connectivity project, the district administration is preparing to provide the much needed momentum to the connectivity works.

District Collector M. Beena said that the district administration would spare no efforts to ensure speeding up the works related to the project.

However, the National Highway Authority of India officials said that though 98 per cent of the land required for the 17.20-km four-lane highway had been acquired, work could not be started in many stretches owing to protests by the people. The district administration would take emergency steps and resolve the issues connected with the acquired land within the next five days. The CPT would approach the court for vacating the stay on cases relating to reclaiming land from the backwaters for the highway connectivity.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/22/stories/2008062257990300.htm

[sowmya]

Yesterday I passed on through the Gosree Bridges.Vallarpadam works are going on at full pace. So I feel that even if road and rail works are not completed in time terminal will be operational. The work wont stop anyway. What is your opinion,friends? After finishing so much till now there are less chances that the project will be stopped for ever.

[sowmya]

Project reports on city flyovers soon









KOCHI: Detailed project reports on flyovers at Kundanoor, Vytilla, Palarivattam and Edappally will be prepared ahead of a meeting of State public works departments with officials of the Central PWD in Delhi on June 24, said Minister for Public Works Mons Joseph here on Saturday. A report on the proposed Coastal Highway and the remaining portion of the Seaport-Airport Road will also be prepared, said the Minister.

A Petta-Vytilla corridor to link National Highways 49 and 47 is also under consideration, he said. The Minister also said that the Cochin Port Trust had requested a four-lane road between Kundanoor and Willingdon Island.







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[PLUS]

Yesterday I passed on through the Gosree Bridges.Vallarpadam works are going on at full pace. So I feel that even if road and rail works are not completed in time terminal will be operational. The work wont stop anyway. What is your opinion,friends? After finishing so much till now there are less chances that the project will be stopped for ever.

That ICTT will be ready by Nov 2009 is for sure. If rail-road connectivity is not
completed Union govt will have to shell out a 100s of crores as compensation
to Dubai Ports World. It is part of the agreement. This foolish state govt better
act fast. Key problem is in not handing over rehabilitation land to the evictees.
started in 2006, there was enough time not only hand over land but even
to build houses if it wanted. Now the situation is that not even land is ready !!

[PLUS]

Another 5 star Hotel Amrapali Kochi !

200 കോടി രൂപയുടെ നിക്ഷേപവുമായി അമ്രപാലി ഗ്രൂപ്പ്

കൊച്ചി: ഡല്ഹി ആസ്ഥാനമായുള്ള 8000 കോടി രൂപ വിറ്റുവരവുള്ള റിയല് എസ്റ്റേറ്റ് സംരംഭകരായ അമ്രപാലി ഗ്രൂപ്പ് കേരളത്തിലേക്ക്. ആലുവയില് 250 ഫ്ളാറ്റുകളും വാണിജ്യസമുച്ചയവും നിര്മിക്കാനുള്ളതാണ് ആദ്യ പദ്ധതിയെന്ന് കമ്പനി ചെയര്മാനും എംഡിയുമായ അനില് കുമാരശര്മ പത്രസമ്മേളനത്തില് അറിയിച്ചു. കോഴിക്കോട് റീജണല് എഞ്ചിനിയറിംഗ് കോളേജില്നിന്നാണ് ഇദ്ദേഹം എഞ്ചിനിയറിങ് ബിരുദമെടുത്തത്. ആലുവയില് രണ്ടേക്കറിലുള്ള പദ്ധതി രണ്ടു വര്ഷത്തിനകം പൂര്ത്തിയാക്കും. കൊച്ചിയില് പഞ്ചനക്ഷത്ര ഹോട്ടല് സ്ഥാപിക്കാനും തീരുമാനിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. തുടക്കത്തില് 200 കോടി രൂപയുടെ നിക്ഷേപമാണ് അമ്രപാലി ഗ്രൂപ്പ് കേരളത്തില് നടത്തുക. അമ്രപാലി കൊച്ചി എന്ന പേരിലായിരിക്കും ഹോട്ടല് അറിയപ്പെടുക. കോഴിക്കോടുപോലുള്ള മറ്റ് നഗരങ്ങളിലും പദ്ധതികള്ക്ക് ആലോചനയുണ്ടെന്ന് ശര്മ അറിയിച്ചു. മൈസൂരില് കമ്പനി ഫ്ളാറ്റുകള് നിര്മിച്ചുവരികയാണ്. 5000 ഏക്കര് ഭൂമി സ്വന്തമായുള്ള അമ്രപാലി ഗ്രൂപ്പിന് ജോധ്പൂരില് 700 ഏക്കറിലും ജയ്പൂര്, ഇന്ഡോര് എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില് 200 ഏക്കറിലും ടൗണ്ഷിപ്പുകളുണ്ട്. ഉദയ്പൂരില് സപ്തനക്ഷത്രഹോട്ടലും സ്ഥാപിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. കഴിഞ്ഞ 12 വര്ഷത്തിനുള്ളില് ഇന്ത്യയിലെ 17 നഗരങ്ങളിലായി അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര നിലവാരമുള്ള 24 പദ്ധതികള് കമ്പനി നടപ്പാക്കിയതായി ചെയര്മാന് വ്യക്തമാക്കി. ഭവന സമുച്ചയങ്ങള്ക്കൊപ്പം പ്രത്യേക സാമ്പത്തിക മേഖലകള്, ഐടി പാര്ക്കുകള്, മാളുകള് എന്നിവ ഇതില് ഉള്പ്പെടുന്നു.
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/php/newsFrm.php?news_id=1233121&n_type=NE&category_id=7&Farc=

[KMC]

That ICTT will be ready by Nov 2009 is for sure. If rail-road connectivity is not
completed Union govt will have to shell out a 100s of crores as compensation
to Dubai Ports World. It is part of the agreement. This foolish state govt better
act fast. Key problem is in not handing over rehabilitation land to the evictees.
started in 2006, there was enough time not only hand over land but even
to build houses if it wanted. Now the situation is that not even land is ready !!

This is the problem with govt projects , when those projects will come live even an astrologer cant predict ....

Here we are little bit lucky coz there is immense pressure from Central Govt for expediting the project , else these things will remain in paper like others.

Smart City is also lucky coz there was lots of political prestige to be gained , else fate wud have been same like other State Govt IT projects .. Even land acqusition wont get complete , Infopark is facing same fate with its 167 acre expansion which is depending on govt.

I am worried abt Metro Rail , this is one project in Kochi where its totally state govt . God knows when those people will act..

[PLUS]

Specialised centre for Athletics coming up

KSAA plans Sports City

Principal Correspondent

KOCHI: Minutes after taking over as the new president of the Kerala State Athletics Association (KSAA), Baby Mathew announced a major project for athletes in the State.

“We plan to build a Sports City in Kochi. With many major events coming here, we need a permanent training centre, a specialised centre with all modern facilities,” said Mathew, who is also the Managing Director of Jeevan TV, here on Saturday.

“We will need around 20 acres for the project and we will be tapping various sources for funds,” he added. http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/22/stories/2008062256441800.htm



KCA's Cricket Academy to be at SH Thevara :cheers:

Being the location of upcoming international cricket stadium Kochi is best suited
for state's cricket academy too. Land for cricket stadium has been identified
at Tripunithra. Govt has to expedite sanction to start construction.

KCA’s new academy at SH College

KOCHI: The Kerala Cricket Association will start a full-fledged cricket academy at the Sacred Heart College in Thevara shortly.

“We will have a chief coach — a former player from outside the State — and specialists for batting, bowling and physical fitness,” said the Kerala Cricket Association secretary, T.C. Mathew, after the association’s Central Council meeting here on Friday evening.

“Since Sacred Heart has a nice gym and good facilities for players’ accommodation nearby, we have selected it. And for matches, we will be using the St. Paul’s College ground,” he said.

Apart from senior players, the KCA plans to pick and train a pool of players between 19 and 25 years at the Kochi centre. Plans are also on to start smaller academies in the State’s three zones and to develop a ground at Kottayam after signing an MoU with the Mahatma Gandhi University.

http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/21/stories/2008062156241800.htm

[ani07]

Commercial complex,residential apartment and Five star hotel byAmrapali-

The group announced its first project in Kerala at Aluva near here with an investment of Rs 200 crore.

Anilkumar Sharma, CMD of the group, said the project with 250 apartments and a commercial complex would be completed by 2010. The group has acquired 2 acres at Aluva for the proposed project. Besides, it plans to build a 5-star hotel in Kochi.

http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=1&autono=326784

[bhasidali]

Mr Anil Kumar Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of the group, also announced a residential-cum-commercial project in Kochi near Aluva, where the company has purchased two acres of land near the bypass.

The Rs 200-crore project will be a world-class marvel in luxury and grandeur, which is a hallmark of all Amrapali projects, he told reporters after a pre-launch function

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/06/23/stories/2008062350451700.htm

[ani07]

Consultants suggest PPP route for Kochi cruise terminal

The much awaited feasibility report and the business plan for the proposed international cruise terminal and public plaza has been submitted to the Cochin Port Trust, wherein consultants have suggested setting up the facilities in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) route.The report, prepared by Mir Projects and Consultants Pvt Ltd, Kochi, and TranSystems, Virginia, US, has estimated an investment of Rs 375 crore for the project. ...

The project comprises building a world-class cruise terminal, a Kerala Village as a major tourist attraction, a 238-room hotel complex, shopping mall and office complex as well as a parking garage.

The port has earmarked 6.71 hectares of land for the project

The total construction cost will add up to more than Rs 285 crore. The study report has put the cost of building the cruise berth at Rs 61.22 crore, cruise terminal building at Rs 40.94 crore, Kerala Village at Rs 6 crore, shopping mall and office tower at Rs 79.57 crore and hotel complex at Rs 83.53 crore. Walkways, a park and bus circuit will be additional facilities.

The consultants pointed out that cruise tourism has emerged as the fastest growing sector of the global tourism industry over the past decade. Among Indian ports, Kochi has been the cruise port in India with maximum cruise calls. The port, located close to the international trunk sea route from Europe to Far East/Australia with a deviation of only 72 nautical miles, prompts cruise liners to take advantage of the tourist attraction.

The port has modern deep water facilities and further development will facilitate the handling of bigger cruise vessels with 360 metres length and beam over 40 metres.

The current financial year will see the port receive 42 vessels, the highest ever in India.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/06/23/stories/2008062350780600.htm

[ani07]

Mac Charles India to develop a luxury hotel in Kochi


Mac Charles India intends to invest around Rs 700 crore to develop a luxury hotel in Kochi. Mac Charles India is the promoters of the Le Meridien Hotel chain. This will be Mac Charles India’s second luxury hotel. It will be managed under the Sheraton brand. The Sheraton is US-based Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ largest global brand. Le Meridien, which is also a part of Starwood’s portfolio, has over 130 properties across the world. The company has already bought land in Kochi for the same.

http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=1316&sid=41

[abhilash]

Mac Charles India to develop a luxury hotel in Kochi

Does the No. Of Star Hotels in Kochi cross 30???

[sowmya]

We are really unlucky to have such an idiotic govt who is not only good for nothing but also anti social which encourages strikes and hartals more than any constructive activity. Basic theory is that if communism has to survive there should be poverty and unemployment. When congress rules they will oppose whatever investments they bring and when they rule everything gets confined to papers without giving any sanctions. I really feel ashamed to be a Keralite

This is the problem with govt projects , when those projects will come live even an astrologer cant predict ....

Here we are little bit lucky coz there is immense pressure from Central Govt for expediting the project , else these things will remain in paper like others.

Smart City is also lucky coz there was lots of political prestige to be gained , else fate wud have been same like other State Govt IT projects .. Even land acqusition wont get complete , Infopark is facing same fate with its 167 acre expansion which is depending on govt.

I am worried abt Metro Rail , this is one project in Kochi where its totally state govt . God knows when those people will act..

[PLUS]

Mac Charles India to develop a luxury hotel in Kochi

Rs. 700 crores !

and Sheraton !

Man... this is mindblowing stuff. Where is is it coming up, just wanna see this on my screen.
Superb find, Ani :cheers:

Leave India, I mean how many cities in the world will have Sheraton, Le Meridian and two ICHs !!

I think we should kick this CM out as fast as possible to see our land becoming one
full of hopes than with desperate job seekers.

[PLUS]

May be you have seen this is project in Mathrubhumi/Manorama ads

Mather Hacienda , Aluva
Around 450 housing units in 2 towers of 24 floors and a tower of 19 floors.
A big chunk sold out !!

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/5025/haciendalongshotentryre5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/6770/haciendapoolsideviewtr7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/1103/haciendaarielviewfromapua0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[PLUS]

A nice article on Marina - surely read it full.

India, Mumbai particularly, has a strong boating heritage with the third oldest yacht club in the world, the Royal Bombay Yacht Club, set up in 1846.

Yet, the first marina development is only just underway – the Bolgatty Island marina in Cochin, Kerala. Awarded through a global bidding process undertaken by KITCO the project was won by Gulf Marinas, a leading marina manufacturer based in Sharjah whose Indian partners are Ocean Blue Marinas.

Kochi (known in Colonial times as Cochin) is situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the scenic and prosperous state of Kerala.

Its strategic importance over the centuries gave shelter to Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese sailors, all of whom have left indelible marks on the region’s development.

Kochi has emerged as the commercial and industrial force and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). It boasts a world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide.

http://www.marinebusinessnews.com/index.cfm?nid=45468

[PLUS]

Here somebody raised a query on Muthoot's 5 star hotel under construction.

It is confirmed that its gonna be a Radisson. Here is approval for tie up
from the Dept of Industries and commerce one year ago. http://siadipp.nic.in/policy/pab260207.pdf


To list just the brands confirmed already at Kochi (in bracket the number of hotels)

Le Meridian

Taj (2)

Hilton - DLF (2)

Radisson -Muthoot

Sheraton -Mac Charles

Marriot Puravankara

Inter Continental (2)

Many more, please add

PS : Who is Parsvnath's partner ?

[abhilash]

Govt. should take stern steps to face hartals: HC

Posted: 23 Jun 2008 04:42 PM CDT

AJ: The Kerala High court observed that government should take stern steps to face the frequent hartals in the state. In an oral observation, a Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice H L Dathu and Justice A K Basheer, expressed displeasure at the attitude of the government in not giving ''due regard'' to the court orders. The observations were made while considering a contempt petition filed by an NGO 'Proper Channel'. The case has been posted after a month. Earlier, the court had issued directions including calling paramilitary forces to combat the hartal violence.

www.my-kerala.com/n/index.shtml

[PLUS]

Total IT export from Kerala is Rs. 1568 crores : Chief minister


Kerala's IT sector growing: Achuthanandan
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): With many companies opening units in Kerala, the IT sector of the state has been on a growth trajectory, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan informed the state assembly on Monday.

The boom in the IT sector has enhanced job availability and has boosted software exports in the last two years, the Chief minister said.

To expand the IT infrastructure in the state, the government has embarked upon a project to create IT parks in all districts, besides strengthening facilities at Technopark near the state capital and Infopark in Kochi, Achuthanandan said in a reply furnished in the house.

These projects would add 88 lakh square feet to the existing IT base, he said.

In the state-managed Technopark and Infopark, 71 new companies had been set up during last two years, creating 22,517 direct employment and at least three times more indirect jobs, he said.

The state exported software products worth valued at Rs 1,568 crore in 2007-08.

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200806240322.htm

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Infotech/ITeS/Keralas_IT_sector_growing_says_CM/articleshow/3156361.cms



Exports from Infopark : Rs. 368 crores
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2963/infoexam7.jpg

Exports from CSEZ : Rs. 120 crore
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8822/20080403ac003102014hi4.jpg

Exports from Kochi 32% of state's total exports.

Three and a half year old Infopark and one and a half yeard old Technopolis
contributes one-third of Kerala's IT exports.

[KMC]

Mac Charles India to develop a luxury hotel in Kochi

Great Find ANI , for the last 2 months I was checking for this news. Finally you broke it.

[abhilash]

I could see lot of hoardings about Ramada Hotel/Resort and Spa.
Is the Hotel ready for Opening?
Somebody kindly put some pitchures

[PLUS]

A better deal for Kochi

Corporation welcomes Minister’s proposal to take over road works

Staff Reporter

Absence of contractors holding up repair of city roads

Photo: H. Vibhu

KOCHI: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Mons Joseph’s statement that the department was willing to take over the repair and maintenance of some of the roads of the Kochi Corporation has been greeted with enthusiasm by the civic administrators.

Welcoming the minister’s proposal, Mayor Mercy Williams said that the corporation was willing to hand over the responsibility of a few roads which were handling huge volumes of traffic.

“The corporation is willing to hand over some roads along which buses are operating. As there is heavy traffic on such roads, its maintenance has been a matter of concern for the civic body,” said Ms. Williams.

The traffic flow along the main roads and also the sub-roads have increased considerably over the years and the corporation has been spending huge amounts for its repair, she said.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062558760300.htm





Finally crucial lands are being acquired for Vallarpadam rail.
RVNL has already said that they cannot finish work by March 2009.
Central Govt is saved only because the terminal works will get over only by
Oct 2009. Else they would be paying large sum as compensation
for the dereliction that state govt displayed.

Landowners protest survey

Staff Reporter

Police protection provided to officials

Compound walls demolished

KOCHI: The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) carried out works on the rail connectivity for the proposed Vallarpadam International Container Transhipment Terminal in Vaduthala amidst protest by a section of landowners on Tuesday.

Police protection was provided to the work as requested by the RVNL authorities. Four landowners, whose vacant land had already been acquired after issuing warrants last month, staged the protest. Since they declined to accept compensation, the price for their land fixed under the Land Acquisition Act was deposited with the court, Revenue Department officials said. http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062558640300.htm

[bhasidali]

AGENDA for the 62nd EAC Meeting, Dated: June 26-28 , 2008

3rd Day -28.6.2008

4.13 Construction of IT/ ITeS SEZ at Nedumbassery village, Chengamanadu Alwa Taluka, Enakulam distt, Kerala by M/s. M/s Parsvnath Developers Ltd. (No:21-162/2008-IA.III)

4.15 Construction of Software Development Complex at Infopark, Kochi, Kerala by M/s Tata Consultancy Service. (No:21-167/2008-IA.III)

4.16 Construction of Sobha HI-tech township project at village Maradu, Cochin by M/s. Sobha Developers Ltd (No:21-170/2008-IA.III)

4.18 Construction of Housing Project ?Apple Ice? at Kochi, Kerala by M/s. Apple-A-Day Properties (P) Ltd., Kochi. (No:21-198/2008-IA.III)

4.19 Construction of Residential Apartments at Block-10, Menmkulum village, Kerala by M/s. M/s Confident Group Ltd. (No:21-203/2008-IA.III)



Lets wait till 28th June.....

[ani07]

Jomer Symphony -26 floors
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1153/buildingku9.jpg

http://jomersymphony.com

Jomer Symphony will be a land mark for anyone who travels through this road standing tall at 26 floors with fibre optic lighting and a helipad on top.

[ani07]

Baani Mall 4 lakh sq ft

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5556/bigimagestatement02xw8.jpg

http://baani.in/baani-mega_mallkochi.html

[abhilash]

Baani Mall 4 lakh sq ft

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5556/bigimagestatement02xw8.jpg

http://baani.in/baani-mega_mallkochi.html

Great Findings Ani
Kochi is flooded with Hotels and Malls!!!
Let the politicians open their eyes and see
Without their hard work and effort things are coming.:banana:

[thunderboltz]

Baani Mall 4 lakh sq ft

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5556/bigimagestatement02xw8.jpg

http://baani.in/baani-mega_mallkochi.html

Yes, great find, ani! And this one seems to be coming up just beside the gold souk!
http://baani.in/images/kochi_loc.jpg

[PLUS]

Baani Mall 4 lakh sq ft

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7638/kochinighttm1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://baani.in/baani-mega_mallkochi.html

Great find, Ani :cheers:




Jomer Symphony -26 floors
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1153/buildingku9.jpg

http://jomersymphony.com
And thanx for this nice shot of Jomer project.
I hope now everone would agree with me that the following is not Jomer Symphony

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3983/25827526555b0677f419omx6.jpg

[manusmad]

Great find, Ani :cheers:





And thanx for this nice shot of Jomer project.
I hope now everone would agree with me that the following is not Jomer Symphony

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3983/25827526555b0677f419omx6.jpg

[\QUOTE]

In fact, I would say that it definitely is the same building, albeit shot from a different angle...

1. There is nothing else on NH-47 that has reached this height.
2. Notice the construction of the floors, in two blocks.. they are the same !!

BTW, great find on the mall, Ani.

[thunderboltz]

I hope now everone would agree with me that the following is not Jomer Symphony

That building is indeed jomer symphony. It's located right at Chalikavattom. That's the location shown on the jomer website as well. See http://jomersymphony.com/location.html

[PLUS]

Ogay Ogay... I may have been mislead by some curved appearance of the outer structure
in the last photo - May be due to the windshield of the car.

[ani07]

PRA to invest in developing infra for townships


PRA Realty will be targeting middle-income group and primarily tier-III cities will be the focus areas of the company in the coming days.
"We plan to develop townships in Goa, Chennai and one either in Kochi or Mysore in future. We are negotiating for land in these cities"

http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=40841

[ani07]

Volvo to start dealership in Kochi


Swedish car maker Volvo Car Corporation plans to go slow in the Indian market on their product line and feels the need of the hour is to first strengthen the brand in the country....
Currently, the company has dealerships in cities including New Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai. It is looking at dealerships in cities like Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, Kochi, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Kolkata. “We plan to have presence in all major metros first and then move to Tier II cities,” he said.

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Volvo-gears-up-for-long-India-journey/327565/

[ani07]

300 acre IT township by Kanoos -


New Venture for a 300 acre development in Kochi which includes Development of Master Plan and Design for Water Front Apartments, Floating Villas, Luxury Villas, Shopping Mall, IT Park, Multi-Specialty Hospital, Resort / Club with Pool, Theatre, International School, State of Art Waste Management Systems, Central Water Supply, Open Parks, Pedestrian Pathway, Cycling Paths, Police Aid Post and Fire Services etc.

http://www.kanoosgroup.net/realestate.htm

[tonapz]

AUDI to open its first dealership in Kerala - Obviously kochi. The recruitment for the Sales and managers are taking place. The offices for the same is located in the GCDA Complex. The advertisement was given in yesterdays Manorama Avasarangal Page 3.

:tup:

[KMC]

300 acre IT township by Kanoos -

Unbeleivable another 300 acre township!!!!

, Just amazing news you are bringing.
Sheraton , 300 acre township , How u you dig all these out

[KMC]

AUDI to open its first dealership in Kerala - Obviously kochi. The recruitment for the Sales and managers are taking place. The offices for the same is located in the GCDA Complex. The advertisement was given in yesterdays Manorama Avasarangal Page 3.

:tup:

Yes , There was 2 full page supplement in Mumbai edition of ET about AUDI. . It is mentioned in that they will be soon opening their Kochi office

Its just big brands playing in Kochi.

[ani07]

Unbeleivable another 300 acre township!!!!

..... How u you dig all these out

Google,using advanced operators like "+","-","site:","inurl:" etc .Also indexed status of page will be useful.Baani's page was indexed last week .
It will be useful if others share their searching strategies.

[PLUS]

Read these articles


Kochi, the new job destination

G. Krishnakumar

Talent crunch is not confined to the real estate and information technology sectors.

KOCHI: Titu Joseph is never tired of working extended hours in an office dealing with supply of medical equipment in the city.

Even though his main role is that of an office boy, the young lad from Kumaranalloor in Kottayam never refuses to take up an extra assignment given by his boss.

Eleven months after he landed in this ‘city of future’, Titu is excited about the numerous opportunities opening up before him.

“I expect a salary hike next month. Now, I am getting Rs.2,500 a month and the management provides food and accommodation. I save at least Rs.1,500 for my parents back home.”

Like Titu Joseph, thousands from across the State have made Kochi their home away from home.

The city is fast becoming a hot destination for the migrants who leave their homes in search of work. Agrees Jithin Menon, a marketing professional: “I was in Chennai for two years. But later I decided to shift to Kochi as the climate in Chennai was unbearable. My native place is Kannur and I have no plans to go back there. I wish to settle here with my family. Kochi has plenty of opportunities,” he says.

The openings in the job market are not confined to IT and ITES sectors alone. Real estate boom coupled with the increase in demand for skilled workers in private companies have turned Kochi into a sought-after city.

Sebi Thomas, a builder in the city, elaborates: “I am short of employees for doing wood work.

The bigger players in the field offer attractive salary (up to Rs.25,000 a month) for masons and support staff. I often meet the gap by bringing in workers from my native town Pala.”

Talent crunch is not confined to the real estate and IT sectors.

The hotel industry players refer to the growing need for skilled staff for house keeping and food and beverages service. Nandu Menon, a consultant in the hotel industry, said that the salary levels had gone up even in the entry level thanks to the city becoming a hot destination for big conventions and conferences. “The industry is lapping up every available talent,” he said.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/27/stories/2008062760821100.htm





Difficult times for daily wagers

K.S. Sudhi

Workers are lucky to get daily work

They borrow tools at Rs. 10 each

KOCHI: Kaloor, 7.30 a.m.: Rakkamma and her husband Muthayya have been waiting here for nearly an hour.

As the city rubbed away its slumber and woke up to the bustle of another hectic day, the couple vainly scanned the passersby. They looked into the eyes of those reaching Kaloor with a silent question. Is there a call for a job?

No. It is yet another day without work for them.

The clinking of iron trays, shovel and pickaxe of workers is drowned in the sea of chatter of those who have assembled there since early morning.

They bargain in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Oriya and Assamese…the lingo is undistinguishable in the hard bargain for a living. They also pick up a few Malayalam words in their first days of arrival itself. The crucial lessons in the art of survival in an alien place.

Raghu, an Andhraite, reached Kochi three days ago to join the large contingent of migrants who have reached Kochi. It is estimated that there are around five lakh migrant labourers in the district. It is the booming real estate business that is luring the workforce to the city. http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/27/stories/2008062760811100.htm

[KMC]

Heard a roumour that Sheraton is coming at Silver Sand Island , Can some one verify this .
Is it the City Lagoon project actually Sheraton Hotel ??

[PLUS]

Seawood Developers & Bayshore properties
Anchor, Kakkanad, 19 floors
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1035/seawanchorlk4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[PLUS]

Jomer Symphony is the tallest now !!

JOMER SYMPHONY is the biggest apartment hotel project with five star facilities, worth INR.200 crores’ (USD 50 million) in south India. It is an absolute embodiment of a luxurious architectural marvel, standing tall at 28 floors in the prime location facing NH Bypass road, in Cochin. Jomer Symphony has a built up area of over 3,25000 sq.ft.

Update :

The Construction has reached 26th floor roof. The block work is completed till 24th floor as of 24th of June 2008. The current stage of construction is two months ahead of the schedule. The project is scheduled to be completed by September 2009.


http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5604/perspectivevx1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


450,000 sq ft Gold Souk from atop Symphony
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4772/viewfromthetop3vw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Kent Glass House is 21 storey tall - looks minnow from Symphony
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7963/viewfromthetop4ly0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[KMC]

Wait for a 3.3 Mn Sqft Retail development by Mumbai based Phoenix Group as

http://myiris.com/shares/research/ES1/PHOMILLS_20080109.pdf

[thunderboltz]

75% of House of Patel's $25m 'Natasha Riverdale' project sold out in less than two months since its UAE launch

Patel Real Estate Developers (PRDPL), the real estate arm of 'House of Patels', one of India's leading business conglomerates has announced that it has sold 75 percent of the 'Natasha Riverdale', a $25m plotted development project spread across 60 acres near Kochi, Kerala in less than two months since its launch in the UAE.

http://www.ameinfo.com/161797.html

[PLUS]

Colin Buchanan designs Smart City Kochi

SmartCity consultant

Kochi: SmartCity Kochi has appointed Colin Buchanan, a noted U.K. multi-disciplinary consultancy, as the master planner for its upcoming project in Kakkanad. “We will continue to consult the State government and the local community on our joint IT/ITES vision”, said SmartCity CEO and Board Member of SmartCity , Fareed Abdulrahman.

This seems to be their webpage
http://www.cbuchanan.co.uk/

[tonapz]

House of Patel’s US$25 million ‘Natasha Riverdale’ project - 75 percent sold out in less than two months since its UAE launch

Posted: 26-06-2008 , 09:37 GMT


Patel Real Estate Developers (PRDPL), the real estate arm of ‘House of Patels’, one of India’s leading business conglomerates has announced that it has sold 75 percent of the ‘Natasha Riverdale’, a US$ 25 million plotted development project spread across 60 acres near Kochi, Kerala in less than two months since its launch in the UAE. Investment into this project can be done by Arab nationals and other expatriates in the UAE after fulfilling the basic documentation requirements.

Thailand based Banyan Tree Spa operator has also identified the location for their upcoming spa development. Just 26 kilometers from Kochi city, this upscale community project will have a waterfront area for all plots, 5 acres of manmade lake, 9/7 metres wide internal roads, marina, and facilities for various outdoor activities, water sports and fishing among other features.

“Natasha Riverdale is the only project in Kerala designed with boat owner’s interest in mind there are 15,000 boat owners in Ernakulam city expected in the next 3 years. We are delighted to launch Natasha Riverdale our unique masterpiece amidst both individual and institutional investors in the Middle East. The project has two side river fronts and the land is full of palm trees and foliage. Kerala has experienced a growth rate of over 35 percent per annum in tourist inflow and this project will further grow the industry,” said A.S.Patel, Chairman, ‘House of Patels’.

Over the years, Kochi has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most significant city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai). Kochi is proud of its world class port and international airport that links it to many major cities worldwide.

A host of development projects are likely to transform Kochi into a key center of development in South India. An estimated investment of approximately US$10 billion is in the pipeline seeking to make Kerala an emerging hub of IT and sea-based industries. As per published reports, Tecom Investments has signed a $350 million SmartCity project in Kochi with the Kerala government. Furthermore, in 2005 DP World signed an agreement with the Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) to construct, develop and operate an international container transshipment terminal at Vallarpadam, Kochi, India.
“Kochi is arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'. Our project is located near Kochi and would be the next – talk of the town destination in Kerala. This nature friendly project will also provide buyers to earn income from home stay tourism opportunity,” said Rajesh Pillai, Vice Chairman, House of Patel.

“Connected with wide tarred roads, life at Natasha Riverdale is just mesmerizing. Just 15 minutes by boat to Vembanadu lake, our waterfront plots spread across 60 acres at Poothotta Kochi, is divided into plots of around 50 cents each with waterfront area. One can make a farmhouse, use the club house and can also park the boat right in front of your house. With many flagship projects coming up in the neighbourhood, Natasha Riverdale would also serve as a highly lucrative investment option,” added Pillai.

Natasha Riverdale is strategically located in an area surrounded by developments like Brigade group’s Golf course.
:banana:
Currently the company is also marketing several major Dubai properties such as Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, The Boulevard, The Residences and The Old Town among other landmark projects spread across the Palms, Business Bay and other major locations. The property arm of 50 years old group - House of Patels, is a multi million-dollar conglomerate with interest in diversified fields including transportation, logistics, finance, constructions, courier and real estate developments.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: ABOUT - HOUSE OF PATELS;
House of Patel Property is the latest venture from The House of Patels, considering the exceeding demand for property in UAE and India; the company has introduced a new concept in property market by connecting the Indian & UAE Markets together. By affiliating with the biggest builders in both countries, the company helps the customer own the dream property without any hassles and cost. House of Patel Property is a Team of Property Consultants based in Dubai, UAE looking after the Sales and Marketing of Properties in India and in Dubai. We are the property arm of 50 years old group - House of Patels, which is a multi million-dollar conglomerate with interest in diversified fields including Transportation, Logistics, Finance, Constructions, Courier and Real Estate Developments. With net assets of well over US$ 200 million and market capitalization of US$ 500 Millions, the company is listed in Indian Stock Exchange and is now strengthening its position as a leading Property Marketing company by focusing on the core business of marketing properties globally. The company has own offices in United Arab Emirates, USA, UK, Canada, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand and have active agents network & representatives in more then 80 countries. The Real estate division from the House of Patels is driven by passion, quality and professionalism to provide best advice and service. With experience of more then 5 decades the company has gained many high profile clients, which includes landlords, investors and organizations, both local and international. To ensure you the best deals, we have most of the builders and properties listed in our web site. Facility to find a property by builder, city or price range and an enhanced "Agents Network Program" to easily manage your deals with your nearest agent. For more information kindly log on to www.houseofpatels.com. For more information;


http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/230396

[Santhosh]

News from Indian Express

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEX20080630000801&Page=X&Title=Kochi&Topic=0&

KOCHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been given the take-off signal to set up an electronics and avionics plant in Kasargod. HAL’s board of directors stamped its approval last week on a feasibility report prepared by a technical committee that visited the State in April.

The good news reached Kerala with a bonus informing the State about HAL’s plan to set up two more facilities in this investment- starved land.

“They want 100 acres of land in Kochi and about 200 acres in Palakkad. We’ve not been given the exact details. But HAL is serious about expanding operations,” a top official of the Industries Department said while confirming that the foundation stone will be laid “by Onam time”.

The presence of an airport and seaport is HAL’s prime interest in Kochi.

“The international airport (Nedumbassery) is strategically located to attract major companies to set up maintenance and overhaul facilities for Asian markets. HAL sees a tremendous possibility of partnering with these global names,” HAL sources pointed out.

And in Palakkad HAL finds scope to outsource metallurgical tasks like forging and casting to smallscale units in the district and in neighbouring Coimbatore.

From a Kerala point of view, the move underlines the strengthening bond between CPM Minister Elamaram Kareem and Defence Minister A K Antony marking the beginning of a pragmatic relation where both give more import to long-term growth targets than to short-term political goals.

[abhilash]

Wait for a 3.3 Mn Sqft Retail development by Mumbai based Phoenix Group as

http://myiris.com/shares/research/ES1/PHOMILLS_20080109.pdf

3.3 Mn Sqft is something great!!
But they don't have land in kochi
Acquiring land in current scenario is little bit tough

[abhilash]

After all rumours and hurdles smart city to roll on
http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?articleType=Malayalam+News&contentId=4188113&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@

[PLUS]

After all rumours and hurdles smart city to roll on
http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?articleType=Malayalam+News&contentId=4188113&tabId=11&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@

Such rumors are never taken seriously - that a company of this fame will go to
another state and start discussing when their first project is on the go despite
technical and administrative problems. Even if it did there will always a question
"what happened to your first project". Only a too imaginative guy cud concoc such stuff.
Pointing out delay is one thing but embossing it with imagination is another level

[PLUS]

Mini Ratna status for Cochin Shipyard

First company in state to get this

Ministry actively considering Cochin Shipyard IPO plan
2008-06-28 10:31:44 Source : The Hindu Business Line

Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways is ‘actively’ considering Cochin Shipyard Ltd’s (CSL) proposal to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) for the public sector shipyard’s expansion plans.

Cochin Shipyard has been planning to set up a third dry dock and a small ship division in place. “The expansion would require an expenditure of Rs 1,000-1,300 crore. The IPO proceeds would be used to part-finance this expansion proposal,” said sources.

The Shipping Ministry is also considering a proposal to confer Miniratna status to Cochin Shipyard, which would allow CSL more financial and operational autonomy.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/ipo-upcoming-issues/ministry-actively-considering-cochin-shipyard-ipo-plan-/10/47/344598




Cochin Shipyard builds history
By Sudha S Namboothiry

The Cochin Shipyard Ltd., the largest Greenfield shipyard in the country made history when five platform supply vessels were floated on June 2, 2008 at Cochin simultaneously. The ships launched were the seventh in a series of eight ships under construction for Deep Sea Supply, Norway, two out of 4 ships for M/s Hellespont Steamship corporation, Greece and M/s Tidewater Marine International Inc, USA. Cochin shipyard is one of the leading shipbuilding & repair yard in India, which has an infrastructure that combines economy, scale, and flexibility, and has ISO 9001 accreditation.
http://www.commodityonline.com/news/topstory/Cochin-Shipyard-builds-history-9611-3.html

[elm07]

Thanks for the post Santhosh. This is great news. Hopefully the CIAL area can start to realise its full potential soon :tup:

News from Indian Express

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEX20080630000801&Page=X&Title=Kochi&Topic=0&

KOCHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been given the take-off signal to set up an electronics and avionics plant in Kasargod. HAL’s board of directors stamped its approval last week on a feasibility report prepared by a technical committee that visited the State in April.

The good news reached Kerala with a bonus informing the State about HAL’s plan to set up two more facilities in this investment- starved land.

“They want 100 acres of land in Kochi and about 200 acres in Palakkad. We’ve not been given the exact details. But HAL is serious about expanding operations,” a top official of the Industries Department said while confirming that the foundation stone will be laid “by Onam time”.

The presence of an airport and seaport is HAL’s prime interest in Kochi.

“The international airport (Nedumbassery) is strategically located to attract major companies to set up maintenance and overhaul facilities for Asian markets. HAL sees a tremendous possibility of partnering with these global names,” HAL sources pointed out.

And in Palakkad HAL finds scope to outsource metallurgical tasks like forging and casting to smallscale units in the district and in neighbouring Coimbatore.

From a Kerala point of view, the move underlines the strengthening bond between CPM Minister Elamaram Kareem and Defence Minister A K Antony marking the beginning of a pragmatic relation where both give more import to long-term growth targets than to short-term political goals.

[pramodusnair]

Cheloor Corporate Office Complex, MG Road, Kochi

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2625913828_4a9f71a29c_o.jpg

[PLUS]

SmartCity: work to begin by October


Staff Reporter

Government completes formalities for transfer of 100 more acres

More issues to be taken up at July 3 meet of director board


KOCHI: The construction work of SmartCity Kochi is expected to begin by October this year, said S. Sarma, Minister for Fisheries and Registration and chairman of SmartCity Kochi.

He was briefing the media here after the annual general meeting of SmartCity.

The State government has completed formalities on its part for transferring the remaining 100 acres needed for the project from the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Now it is for the promoters Tecom to follow up the procedure, Mr. Sarma said.

Tecom was faced with the difficulty of not being able to register the 236 acres identified for the SmartCity project. While 136 acres has been given the SEZ status, Tecom is seeking the same status for the remaining 100 acres.

Failing this, the company will have to go for separate registrations.

Issues such as setting up of an office and relocating the PWD road that passes through the project area will be taken up at the next director board meeting, to be held here on July 3, Mr. Sarma said.

He presided over the annual general meeting. Baju George, acting company secretary, SmartCity Kochi; Sreela, Additional Secretary, Government of Kerala; Midhun Beeru, business development manager, SmartCity Kochi; and Sulaiman Al-Riyami, business development manager, Tecom, attended the meeting.

The meeting approved the budget and accounts.

It also ratified the appointments of Ajayakumar, State IT Secretary, and Anirudha Damkey, director of finance, Tecom, as director board members at the second director board meeting.

Tecom had earlier appointed Colin Buchanan, one of the leading United Kingdom-based multi-disciplinary consultants handling town master planning, urban design and traffic engineering, as the master planner for the project. http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/01/stories/2008070160990100.htm

[sakrishna]

Five maritime universities proposed
G. KRISHNAKUMAR
Kochi is among the cities suggested for setting up a maritime university.

Kochi is among the five cities in the country short-listed for setting up a maritime university.
A Parliamentary committee has recommended that the remaining institutions should be established in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam, with clearly demarcated geographical jurisdiction.
The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, headed by senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, recommended that the government consider bringing in fresh, comprehensive legislation for the creation of the universities.
“The most important point is to have multiple maritime universities to cater to the expanding sector as maritime trade is growing at the rate of 20 per cent every year,” the committee said.
The committee observed that a country like India with a large coastline did not boast a number of maritime universities to train engineers and officers when the sector is facing an acute shortage of manpower.
India is one of the largest maritime countries in the world with a strong, dedicated, efficient and reliable reservoir of officers and ratings of merchant navy, but it does not have a single maritime university to facilitate the needs of maritime and related sectors.
The committee suggested that there is the need for augmenting training capacity and capabilities in the country to meet the projected global shortage of 27,000 officers by 2015.
It is also necessary to increase the share of India in the world maritime manpower fleet from the current six per cent to at least 20 per cent.
The committee also felt that one university was not enough to serve the purpose of maritime studies and research. The panel remained unconvinced of the reasons for having a single university. It felt that the maritime university should cover the entire gamut of maritime activities and endeavour to deal with an exhaustive range of subjects other than shipping.
It has recommended that the term “maritime studies” be elaborated in the Bill to explain the scope of courses to be offered — maritime security; law; history; ocean engineering; exploitation of resources; ship and port management; maritime transport; and logistics and maritime insurance.
The objective of the proposed maritime university is to facilitate and promote maritime studies, research and extension work with focus on emerging areas of studies like oceanography; maritime history; maritime laws; maritime security; search and rescue; and transportation of dangerous cargo. It will also initiate studies in environmental studies and related fields.
Research facilities

The university will promote advanced knowledge by providing institutional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and make provisions for integrated courses in science and other key and frontier areas of technology and allied disciplines. The university will take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in the teaching-learning process, inter-disciplinary studies and research.


http://www.hindu.com/edu/2008/07/01/stories/2008070150070300.htm

[bhasidali]

PLAZA GRANDEUR
Kaloor, Kochi -
High end Shopping &
Office Complex

http://www.kunnel.com/plazagrandeur.html

[thunderboltz]

PLAZA GRANDEUR
Kaloor, Kochi -
High end Shopping &
Office Complex

http://www.kunnel.com/plazagrandeur.html

Both Plaza Grandeur and Cheloor looking good. :)

Here's a rendering of Plaza Grandeur from the site:
http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/9385/grandeurox6.jpg

[PLUS]

Infopark spreads out to Koratty near Angamali and Pallipuram near Aroor.

This will certainly help these two places as they are already in the vicinity
of the happening place in IT. But Ambalapuzha looks a bit hinderland
and is unlikely to make it big, for that matter it may fail.

Infopark meeting

KOCHI: A meeting of the board of governors of Infopark held here on Thursday decided to set up three information technology parks modelled on it in Alappuzha and Thrissur districts. Government land has been identified for the proposed IT parks in Cherthala and Ambalapuzha in Alappuzha district and Koratty in Thrissur, District Collector M. Beena, who attended the meeting, said. —Staff Reporter
http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/27/stories/2008062758530300.htm
© Copyright 2000 - 2008 The Hindu


This will also add to the stride of Aroor-Chertala stretch. This region
can attract more invetment in manufacturing as land is available in plenty.
It is no suprise that major builders have started locating their projects here.
For example, Apple's mega project "New Cochin" is near Pallipuram.

MoU for bogie unit in Kerala

Special Correspondent

51 per cent stake for Railways in joint venture company

Company to be set up in six months

Joint working group to prepare the business plan

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Railways and the Kerala government on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture company for fabrication of bogie frames for passenger coaches and wagons.

According to the MoU, inked by senior Railways and Kerala Government officials in the presence of Railways Minister Lalu Prasad and Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan here, Indian Railways will hold 51 per cent stake in the company and the remaining 49 per cent will be held by the Kerala Government. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Prasad said the foundations of the factory would be laid soon, for which the Kerala government had decided to give land free of cost. “This historical joint venture will benefit the people of Kerala as well as Indian Railways. In view of the rapid increase in passenger services, the need for additional passenger coaches is growing fast. Railways have a limited capacity to manufacture fabricated bogies; this capacity addition will help in meeting our future requirements,” Mr. Prasad said. The joint venture, to be constituted within the next six months, would come into existence in a phased manner. The factory for fabrication of bogie frames for passenger coaches and wagons would come up by utilising the land and other assets of Steel Fabrication Unit (SFU) and Autokast.

[PLUS]

Mouchel appointed infrastructure consultant for Smart City

July 1st, 2008 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS -

Kochi, July 1 (IANS) UK-based consulting company Mouchel has been appointed as infrastructure design and implementation consultant of the Rs.15 billion ($357 million) Smart City project to be developed here. Smart City CEO and board member of Smart City Kochi Fareed Abdulrahman announced this here in a press release.

Mouchel’s selection comes two days after British firm Colin Buchanan was appointed to prepare the master plan for the project.

Smart City Kochi is a joint venture company promoted by the Dubai-based TECOM Investments, SAMA Dubai and the Kerala government.

The project will come up on 246 acres and once completed, it would provide around 90,000 jobs.

“Mouchel will develop and deliver advanced intricate infrastructure that will set a new benchmark for India. The state-of-the-art infrastructure that Smart City Kochi will provide will be unique and will create the ideal location where knowledge is placed at the fingertips of local, regional and international companies,” said Abdulrahman. http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/mouchel-appointed-infrastructure-consultant-for-smart-city-with-images_10066695.html

[ctjoseph]

Kochi, Apr 17(ANI): India's southern Kochi Port, in the state of Kerala, sets a record by hosting the maximum number of cruise ships in the country as 43 cruisers touched Kochi's shores during 2007...

MYVQ1ms7J5E

[surajsharma]

hi am back in the forum after a long time.. Nice to see that the Kochi forum is going strong ..

I am here with a request.. The press club of Ernakulam is organizing an event called 'Kurukazhikkan '. In this suggestions are invited from the city's prominent citizens and groups on short term measures to solve the traffic crisis. Only suggestions which donot involve large expenditure will be taken for example shifting of bus stops, lands which could be used for parking , altenate routes etc..

The press club will collect the suggestions and present it before the authorities . It will also monitor the implmentation of feasible ideas .

So any one who has suggestions or ideas on improving the traffic management in the city are free to post it here . I will collect it at and pass it on to the press club people.
expecting your inputs..

[Santhosh]

It is a good start..

[AbrahamVCherry]

hi am back in the forum after a long time.. Nice to see that the Kochi forum is going strong ..

I am here with a request.. The press club of Ernakulam is organizing an event called 'Kurukazhikkan '. In this suggestions are invited from the city's prominent citizens and groups on short term measures to solve the traffic crisis. Only suggestions which donot involve large expenditure will be taken for example shifting of bus stops, lands which could be used for parking , altenate routes etc..

The press club will collect the suggestions and present it before the authorities . It will also monitor the implmentation of feasible ideas .

So any one who has suggestions or ideas on improving the traffic management in the city are free to post it here . I will collect it at and pass it on to the press club people.
expecting your inputs..

Hey lets discuss it in more detail here (http://forum.kochinow.com/)

[thunderboltz]

http://idata.over-blog.com/2/00/66/61/DSCN9944.JPG
The extended Marine Drive walkway near the new boat jetty.
http://tourdumondedemanu.over-blog.com/article-20889484.html

[PLUS]

Cochin Shipyard first Indian co to build seismic survey ship

Kochi: State-owned Cochin Shipyard Ltd. is set to become the first Indian company to build a ship for conducting seismic surveys in undersea oil exploration.
The shipbuilder has started converting the Norwegian fishing vessel Pavlovsk into a seismic survey ship, after it won a 150-day contract from a Norwegian exploration firm.
“With oil exploration going deeper into the sea, there is a need for sophisticated diesel-propelled vessels that can go deeper to find oil and gas reserves,” said M. Jitendran, chairman and managing director of Cochin Shipyard. “Cochin Shipyard is the first in the country to enter this area.” http://www.livemint.com/2008/07/01235705/Cochin-Shipyard-first-Indian-c.html

[roshan]

http://i25.tinypic.com/ifzapx.jpg

Courtesy shafi @ SSC

[thunderboltz]

http://i25.tinypic.com/ifzapx.jpg

Courtesy shafi @ SSC

SSC is down 85% of the time. Who's the builder?

[PLUS]

Latest projects up for Environ. clearance

All the latest entrants in the list are at Kochi.

Project No:21-309/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for proposed IT Park project at special economic zone , Kochi
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Larsen & Toubro tech Park Ltd.
(This must be signature tower)

Project No:21-308/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for Integrated Township edathala village, aluva town, ernakulam district
District:xx
Village:xx
Company:Emaar MGF Lands Ltd.


Project No:21-307/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for proposed residential cum commercial at sy no. 843, Kovilvattam desam , Kanayanoor, ernakulam
District:xx
Village:xx
Company: Puravankara Projects Ltd.


Project No:21-287/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for hotel cum commercial building at marine drive
District:xx
Village:xx
Company: DLF Limited


As on date 37 projects from Kerala are waiting for EC. 31 are from Kochi
5 from Trivandrum and 1 from Calicut

[tonapz]

Does Anyone know more about the so called "Fortune Mall" along the byepass between Palarivattom and Vytilla. The area for the so called mall is marked in the wikimapia but no further information is given/available.

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=9.9967459&lon=76.3138461&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2

[thunderboltz]

Not sure if this is the right place to be asking... but if someone has a picture of Kochi's Marine Drive Skyline, and wouldn't mind sharing it on Wikipedia, please send me a PM.

I'm looking for something better then the one already at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kochi%2C_India

[KMC]

Check out this latest presentation from Elbit

Its coming near Marine drive , What a project this gonna be..

Am sure this will be the most envied address for the NRI's..

It seems they are also going to Calicut , good for kerala...

http://www.elbitimaging.com/43-en/Elbit-Imaging.aspx

[PLUS]

Check out this latest presentation from Elbit

Its coming near Marine drive , What a project this gonna be..
Am sure this will be the most envied address for the NRI's..
It seems they are also going to Calicut , good for kerala...

http://www.elbitimaging.com/43-en/Elbit-Imaging.aspx

KMC,

It is closed to Marinedrive, but definitely one of the undeveloped islands there.
Otherwise they could not have bought so much land easily.

Total built up area - About 6.2 million sq ft
Total IT space - 1.2 million sq ft
All these does not include parking space. Including that the are is gonna be
7 million sq ft.

Did you notice Emaar MGF has applied for EC. They have also opened their office at Marinedrive
someone reported ?

[tonapz]

KMC,
Did you notice Emaar MGF has applied for EC. They have also opened their office at Marinedrive
someone reported ?

Actually Emaar MGF has opened their office, but the office is not at Marine drive. It is at Edappally next to Kairali Ford showroom.

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=10.0317173&lon=76.3120115&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2

[KMC]

Latest projects up for Environ. clearance

All the latest entrants in the list are at Kochi.


(This must be signature tower)



As on date 37 projects from Kerala are waiting for EC. 31 are from Kochi
5 from Trivandrum and 1 from Calicut

Cool , DLF , Emaar and what is this Puravankara project at Desam , i guess desam is at Aluva , is it new one?

[tonapz]

Cool , DLF , Emaar and what is this Puravankara project at Desam , i guess desam is at Aluva , is it new one?

Project No:21-307/2008-IA.III
Project Name: EC for proposed residential cum commercial at sy no. 843, Kovilvattam desam , Kanayanoor, ernakulam
District:xx
Village:xx
Company: Puravankara Projects Ltd.

Actually the project is in Ernakulam only, since its in Kanayanoor Taluk. If it were Desam it would have been Aluva Taluk! But sorry i do not know where Kovilvattam desam is!