Trivandrum Projects & Infrastructure :News [Archive] - Page 11

nik

11-02-2009, 01:19 PM

A modern space science complex of international standards is to be set up by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the Ponmudi hills, 1000 meters above sea level in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The complex to come up by 2011 would house a state-of-the-art observatory with sophisticated telescopes, planetarium, space museum, special wings and the laboratories attached to the Indian Institute of Space Technology (IIST), the ISRO set up last year in Thiruvananthapuram near its Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). The complex will also include residential wings for visiting scientists and other VIPs.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story?sId=68917&secid=22

nik

11-02-2009, 01:22 PM

Some video pictures of New Terminal in Trivandrum International Airport... excuse the clarity

Courtesy: Asianet & 25Dude25

Watch the video: here (http://www.asianetindia.com/videos/work-tvm-airport-terminal_94455.html)

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nik

11-02-2009, 01:23 PM

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nik

11-02-2009, 01:25 PM

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nik

11-03-2009, 12:06 AM

Trivandrum Rahmaniacs - The only registered A.R. Rahman Fans Association in the State.

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News link (http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Singing+a+different+tune&artid=Ak577aE|r7s=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts&SEO=)

nik

11-03-2009, 03:38 PM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Government has taken over the disputed land which was earlier earmarked for the construction of a bus terminal near Enchakkal, based on a court order. The High Court had earlier rejected the case filed against the taking over of 1.48 acres of land.

The State Government had earmarked 5.80 acres of land here for the construction of a bus terminal for long distance buses. As part of this, the Government had acquired 4.32 acres of land and a private land owner had filed a case against acquiring the remaining land.

However, the High Court rejected the petition against this following which the district administration and the KSRTC authorities decided to take over the land. Though the authorities had asked the land owner to vacate the place within 48 hours, the land owner failed to do so. As a result, on Monday, the district administration and KSRTC officials reached the site and took over the custody of the property.

It was in 2004 that the then state government had decided to construct a modern bus terminal at Enchakkal for shifting the long distance buses’ terminal from Thampanoor as part of reducing the traffic congestion in the city.

But, following the dispute over the acquisition of land, the authorities could not commence the construction of the bus terminal even after five years.

The Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority (TRIDA) was entrusted with the responsibility of constructing the bus terminal for the KSRTC. As per the proposal, all the super class services operated using deluxe and Volvo buses and other long-distance buses of the Corporation were expected to operate from the proposed terminal at Enchakkal.

The main idea behind the construction of the proposed new terminal was to reduce the congestion in the city by diverting long-distance buses through the Kazhakkoottam-Kovalam NH Bypass to Enchakkal.

Source (http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Route+cleared+for+Enchakkal+bus+terminal&artid=jE4znJOM0W0=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts&SEO=)

nik

11-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Final stages of work in progress for the new block @ Trivandrum Medical College

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The Government Medical College Hospital at Trivandrum is emerging as the first among the 13 institutions in the country undertaking the Rs.120-crore Prime Minister’s Swasthya Suraksha Yojana to complete all commissioned projects under the scheme well on schedule.

Some Highlights:

Out-patients’ (OP) Department Block.

Superspecialty Block

The two five-storey blocks will add 75,000 plus sq ft of space

Modern diagnostic equipments worth Rs.50 crore

Read through here (http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/03/stories/2009110359620300.htm)

Courtesy: The Hindu

nik

11-04-2009, 07:47 AM

KSRTC started Survey at the proposed Bus terminal site at Eenchakkal

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Highlights:

Started the survey.
Total area of the terminal 5.79 acres.
After survey work for land filling and compound wall will start.
First phase will contain a bus terminal with an investment of 10 crores.
Second phase will have shopping complex and other facilities.
Design work of the terminal is going on.

Courtesy: Kerala Kaumudi

MINUS

11-04-2009, 10:11 AM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A French delegation on Tuesday held discussions with Kerala University officials with an aim to identify probable collaborative interests between the University and institutions in France.

The delegation comprised of Olivier Duchatelle, attache for university cooperation, French Embassy in India; Jean Esselinck, head of operations Asia, Campus France Paris; Archana Chaudhary, coordinator Campus France India; Amelie Weigel, director, Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum; Dominique de Gasquet, charge de mission university cooperation, French embassy, in charge of Indo-French Alumni Network and Laurent Reyes, university cooperation service of the French embassy.

Vice-Chancellor Dr A. Jayakrishnan highlighted the noteworthy research being carried out by the teaching and research departments of the University, in his presentation.

The delegation elaborated on the kind of collaborative projects that can be extended to the University. The discussion was mainly centred around dual degree programmes, short-term and long-term student exchange programmes, French tutor on campus programme and mobility grants for faculty as well as students.

The delegation members expressed their willingness to have more detailed deliberations on the dual degree programme in PG or post-PG levels, by which innovative courses can be jointly conducted so that the students will study part of the course here and part in a French university.

Research areas in the fields of life sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, nanoscience, disaster management, coastal management and geoinformatics, management studies, humanities and languages will be probed for collaborative research.

The delegation expressed their interest to collaborate for starting French language degree or diploma courses as well as to extend the tutor on campus programme for the conduct of short-term French language course. It also discussed the details of the financial assistance provided under mobility grants to faculty members as well as students for short and long-term visits to institutions in France.

As part of the programme, a workshop for students was conducted on the Kariavattom campus, about options for higher education in France as well as scholarships awarded by the French government and French companies to study in France.

Science dean V. Prasannakumar also attended the meeting.
Source Expressbuzz (http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=French+delegation+visits+KU&artid=blci4lwXv10=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts&SEO=)

nik

11-05-2009, 01:53 PM

FLAIR PARTY AT THE MUTHOOT PLAZA

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nik

11-06-2009, 02:49 PM

CORDIALLY INVITING ALL MEMBERS IN SKYSCRAPER, PLEASE WELCOME...:):):)

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nik

11-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Big Infra I

More pictures of this amazing project.

22 floors
Opposite Technopark

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The project features some very exclusive and exquisite amnesties.

10m high waterfall from the 7th floor
Helipad-cum-tennis court
A/C health club and sports arena
Poolside Party area
1.5 lakh sq ft shopping mall
360 degree view of the city, Technopark and the Arabian Sea

http://www.biginfra.com/

Dude25

11-08-2009, 10:39 AM

Hi....I just got my login approved here... Thank u:)

Dude25

11-08-2009, 10:41 AM

The India IT Summit 2009 @ Kovalam, Trivandrum - a clearer view

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Courtesy: www.indiaitsummit.com

Dude25

11-08-2009, 10:49 AM

SFS Royal Greens as on Nov 5, 2009

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Courtesy: website

Dude25

11-08-2009, 10:52 AM

SFS Carlton as on Nov 5, 2009

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Dude25

11-08-2009, 10:55 AM

SFS Waterscapes as on Nov 5, 2009

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Dude25

11-08-2009, 05:16 PM

Heera 4 Pillars site updates as on Nov 3, 2009

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Dude25

11-09-2009, 05:19 AM

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Dude25

11-09-2009, 05:51 AM

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Courtesy: The Hindu

Dude25

11-11-2009, 07:17 AM

IMK Trivandrum seventh in B-school ranking

The Institute of Management in Kerala (IMK) of the Kerala University has been ranked seven among the business schools in the country by Competition Success Review (CSR) magazine.

IMK Trivandrum is the only business school from the state in the list.

Read through (http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=IMK+seventh+in+B-school+ranking&artid=FhsDg8LAj68=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts&SEO=)

Courtesy: Expressbuzz

Dude25

11-11-2009, 07:30 AM

From The Times of India (educationtimes), on IIST Trivandrum

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News link (http://educationtimes.com/educationTimes/getArticleDetail.do?sectionid=26&pageno=1&sectionname=Experts%27+Speak&articleid=200911162009111014382914078f0b478&&searchlevel=1&searchtext=IIST&offset=0&image=http://cms.mumbaimirror.com/Repository/3/publish/26/200911/thumb_90_200911162009111014382914078f0b478.jpg&head=Carve+out+your+own+space) (courtesy)

Dude25

11-11-2009, 09:49 AM

Oceanus Bluemount updates

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Dude25

11-11-2009, 09:51 AM

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Dude25

11-11-2009, 09:53 AM

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Dude25

11-12-2009, 07:34 AM

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Click here to know the TEAMS (http://technopark.crickees.com/cricket-teams)

Click here to know the FIXTURES (http://technopark.crickees.com/cricket-fixture)

Dude25

11-13-2009, 06:53 AM

Upgradation for Trivandrum Medical College; funds will be released: Minister

Through the Prime Minister’s Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, funds will be released for upgradation of some medical colleges in the southern states, Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said.

This included the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem; Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad; Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati; Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram; and Bangalore Medical College.

News link (http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111353780400.htm)

Courtesy: The Hindu

Dude25

11-13-2009, 02:13 PM

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Dude25

11-13-2009, 02:15 PM

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Dude25

11-13-2009, 02:16 PM

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nik

11-14-2009, 01:45 PM

Estuary Island Resort, Poovar, Trivandrum

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nik

11-14-2009, 01:47 PM

Continued...

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nik

11-14-2009, 01:50 PM

The Best Western Classic Avenue, Trivandrum

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nik

11-14-2009, 01:52 PM

The Bypass, Trivandrum

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nik

11-14-2009, 01:54 PM

From "The Hindu" - A beautiful report on a beautiful resort @ Trivandrum.

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Courtesy: The Hindu & 25Dude25

nik

11-14-2009, 01:57 PM

All India Hotels & Restaurants Convention’ to take place in Trivandrum
^^

Southern India Hotel & Restaurant Association (SIHRA) will organise a two-day ‘All India Hotels & Restaurants Convention’ at Thiruvananthapuram on December 7 and 8, 2009. The convention will be held at Taj Residency, Thiruvananthapuram. The theme for the convention will be ‘Indian Tourism – Fast Learning & Future Earning.’

M P Purushothaman, president, SIHRA said, “We expect an overall participation of 500 delegates from across India during the convention. The convention will be inaugurated by V S Achuthanandan, Chief Minister, Kerala and will be attended by state and central ministers.” SIHRA will also organise a post-convention tour to Sri Lanka for the interested delegates.

Purushothaman said that various business sessions will be finalised in the next two to three days.

url (http://www.imagesfood.com/news.aspx?Id=1130&topic=1)

Dude25

11-14-2009, 04:53 PM

PRS Lakeville in new looks.... taller, bigger, better...

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(Lakeville old design)
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Dude25

11-14-2009, 04:55 PM

A Nikunjam project getting ready at Sasthamangalam

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nik

11-16-2009, 12:06 AM

SFS Grande rising.

Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam road is also becoming a highrise zone. Looking forward to the completion of the road widening works

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Courtesy: sudheeshnairs

Dude25

11-16-2009, 09:39 AM

MCH Trivandrum will be made Centre of Excellence: Tharoor

An out-patient(OP) department block and a super-speciality block coming up.

Installation of the modern CT, ultrasound and MRI scanning machines.

Construction of a waiting shed costing Rs 22 lakh on the Medical College premises would begin soon.

To be made a Centre of Excellence.

News link (http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=MCH+will+be+made+centre+of+excellence:++Tharoor&artid=y/hndqOSTOk=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts&SEO=) (Courtesy)

Dude25

11-16-2009, 09:40 AM

The beautiful British-era church 'Christ Church, Trivandrum' completing 150 years (1859-2009).. one of the oldest churches in the city

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The church 'then'
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The church 'now'
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Dude25

11-16-2009, 09:41 AM

The British-era tubular bell @ Christ Church, Trivandrum chimes again at its 150th Anniversary Celebrations

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The only one of its kind in the country.

The inscription on the bell reads ‘PW Workshop 1874.’

Originally brought from London.

A similar Tubular Chime and the only other in the world can be seen at the Christ Church, Kent, UK.

Read through
News link (http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+tubular+bell+chimes+again&artid=f6piexOG/7A=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts&SEO=)

Courtesy: Expressbuzz

nik

11-17-2009, 01:16 AM

Update of AI - Boeing MRO

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nik

11-17-2009, 01:18 AM

Await the Launch of Grandeur by Midas Homes at Kuravankonam.

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nik

11-17-2009, 01:20 AM

Nikunjum Harmony and Heera Blue Bells

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nik

11-17-2009, 01:25 AM

Beautiful roads in Trivandrum

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Dude25

11-17-2009, 08:31 AM

My city is getting more beautiful from today.... :)... (er....touch wood)

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Minimum charge - Rs.10.

Inauguration by Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan at 4:30 p.m. today.

Chief guest Shri. Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State for External Affairs & MP from Thiruvananthapuram.

The others ministers at the function would be Shri. M. Vijayakumar, Shri. Paloli Muhammad Kutti, Shri. Jose Thettayil, Shri. C. Divakaran, Shri. P.J. Joseph, Shri. N.K. Premachandran, and Shri. Kadannapalli Ramachandran.

Courtesy: Kaumudi

Dude25

11-17-2009, 09:18 AM

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News link (http://www.asianetindia.com/news/2nd-phase-brahmos-unit-development-january-chief_101274.html)

Courtesy: AsianetIndia

Dude25

11-17-2009, 09:32 AM

Development works of Rs. 15 crore at The General Hospital, Trivandrum

News link (http://www.asianetindia.com/news/sreemathi-snubs-reports-unavailability-doctors_101647.html)

Courtesy: AsianetIndia

Dude25

11-17-2009, 10:05 AM

Minister of State for External Affairs Shri. Shashi Tharoor at the new terminal @ Trivandrum International Airport

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The Minister was accompanied by Airport Director N. Nagaraj, City Police Commissioner M.R. Ajithkumar and District Collector Sanjay Kaul.

Courtesy: Kerala Kaumudi

nik

11-17-2009, 03:48 PM

14th International Film Festival of Kerala 11th-18th Dec 2009

The 14th International Film Festival of Kerala from 11th-18th Dec 2009 is being organized by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
on behalf of Cultural Affairs Ministry. The movies to be screened are as follows..

Festival Films

List of Films – Competition Section

* Homero Manzi, Un Poeta En la Torment , (Argentina)
* Z’har ( Algeria/France)
* Izulu Lami (South Africa)
* Orada (Turkey)
* Jermal (Indonesia)
* The Treeless Mountain (South Korea,USA)
* Birzhan Sal (Kazhakstan)
* True Noon (Tadjikistan)
* Darbare-ye Elly (Iran)
* La Mosca en la Ceniza (Argentina)
* Two Paise for sunshine , four Annas for rain (India)
* Road to Sangam (India)
* Sufi Paranja Katha (India)
* Madhyavenal (India)

The Films selected to be screened in the Indian Cinema section are as follows:-

Indian Cinema

* Harishchandrachi Factory , Dir: Paresh Mokashi
* Kaalbela Dir: Goutam Ghosh
* Ek tho Chance Dir: Saeed Akhtar Mirza
* Gandh Dir: Sachin Kundalkar
* Vihir Dir: Umesh vinayak Kulkarni
* Sontha Ooru Dir: P.Suneel Kumar Reddy
* Maya Bazar Dir: Joydeep Ghosh

The Films selected to be screened in the Malayalam Cinema section are as follows:-

Malayalam Films

* Kerala Cafe , Dir:Ranjith
* Orkuka Vallapozhum Dir: Sohan Lal
* Ramanam Dir: M.P.Sukumaran Nair
* Ritu Dir: Shyamaprasad
* Pakalnakshtrangal Dir: Rajeev Nath
* Bhoomi Malayalam Dir: T.V.Chandran
* Patham Nilayile Theevandi Dir:Joshy Mathew

Link (http://www.trivandrumbuzz.com/14th-international-film-festival-of-kerala-11th-18th-dec-2009/)

nik

11-17-2009, 03:55 PM

First in Kerala :notacrook:

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In orange KSRTC and JNNURM livery, the buses will be numbered JNT 1, JNT 2 etc

The bus is in "kneel down" mode, with its adaptable suspension lowered to enable people to board from the side walk.

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nik

11-17-2009, 03:56 PM

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nik

11-17-2009, 03:57 PM

....are great. Functional, comfortable and very well air-conditioned.

The back rises up over the massive rear mounted engine.

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The front leads to a cockpit-like driver's position.

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Volvo 8400 or Boeing 777?!

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nik

11-17-2009, 03:59 PM

An illustrious assembly including Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, Union External Affairs Minister Dr Shashi Tharoor, Ports Minister M Vijayakumar, LSG Minister Paloli Mohammedkutty and Transport Minister Jose Thettayil introduce the Volvo 8400 to Kerala.

The only city in Kerala to have a public transport system goes truely high-tech.

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The CM, Tharoor and the other Ministers took a ride on the Volvo, probably the only time we will see a city bus get Z-grade security, including pilots and escorts, lol!!!

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nik

11-17-2009, 04:01 PM

The 8 Volvos left the Central Stadium for a city tour with the only load of fareless passengers.

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Dude25

11-17-2009, 06:02 PM

On a Volvo ride.....

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The Chief Minister and the External Affairs Minister in the newly inaugurated Volvo service in the Capital City.

Courtesy: Kaumudi

Dude25

11-18-2009, 10:20 AM

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF VOLVO SERVICES IN TRIVANDRUM (http://www.asianetindia.com/videos/lowfloor-buses-start-plying-tvm_101805.html)

Courtesy: Asianet

Dude25

11-18-2009, 04:22 PM

Kalyani Manor - Trivandrum

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Location map
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Dude25

11-20-2009, 08:41 PM

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Technopark Phase-I (31 acres) and Phase-II (86 acres) have already been notified by the Government of India.

Technopark Phase 3 will be developed over 92 acres of land. The construction of a signature building with 1 million sq. ft. built-up area has commenced. Technopark will allot land in Phase 3 to IT/ITES Companies and infrastructure development companies. Support facilities like 110 kV sub-station and water supply system are ready. Work on a sewage treatment plant, canal embankment, approach road, internal roads and bridge works are in progress.

News link (http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112156190100.htm)

Courtesy: The Hindu

Dude25

11-20-2009, 08:44 PM

Belhaven Grande Luxury Apartments, Trivandrum

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10 Premium Spacious Three Bedroom Apartments.

One Apartment per Floor.

Bookings entertained ONLY BY INVITATION.

Courtesy: www.sipkerala.com

nik

11-21-2009, 04:30 AM

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11-21-2009, 04:31 AM

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11-21-2009, 04:32 AM

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11-21-2009, 04:33 AM

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11-21-2009, 04:34 AM

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nik

11-21-2009, 04:36 AM

The construction base of the VHK consortium sub-contracted by Punj Lloyd to complete TCRIP is getting ready at Anamugham on the Bypass.

The erection of the massive hot mix plant is nearing completion, the concrete batching plant is already operational.

Work is now all set to pick up pace as the consortium's heavy machinery arrives. And soon our Volvos will have a lot more world-class roads to zip over.

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Courtesy: Ajaypp

nik

11-21-2009, 04:38 AM

TRJKL has launched the RFQ for an Entertainment-cum-Commercial complex at Veli.

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Image Courtesy: TRKL

Link (http://www.trkl.in/download/TRKL-RFQ%20Details-web-Final.pdf)

nik

11-21-2009, 04:44 AM

Ajaypp's First ride on the Volvo

Photo courtesy & narration: Ajaypp

Yeap, actions are better than words and even better than pictures. So rather than yacking about or clicking pics of the new darlings of the capital city, the Volvo 8400s, yours truely took a few rides on them to see how right the supporters and cynics are.

Here are some of the pictures of the trips taken from Kumarapuram to Technopark and back on Volvos, JNT 1 and JNT 2.

Leaving Kumarapuram at 1341 Hrs on JNT 1; bus is about 60% full even at this off-peak time.

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The staff are very polite and helpful; professional. The conductor comes to the passengers with his ETM.

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nik

11-21-2009, 04:45 AM

JNT 1 turns into India's largest IT park, getting looks not just from the techies but even from foreign personnel.

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Zooming through the gate, the Volvo leaves all others in its wake. Meanwhile, a Technopark security guard has boarded to ensure that no unauthorised personnel alight within the campus.

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nik

11-21-2009, 04:47 AM

Nila

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U/C C-DAC Campus

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Bhavani looms up to the Left

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And the even mightier Thejaswini on the Right

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Park Center as we round The Tank

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TCS Center

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Exiting the campus

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nik

11-21-2009, 04:48 AM

Taj Ginger

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I also saw that piling had commenced at the site of Big Infra's I project, which is right opposite Ginger. The bus was going too fast to click the site. Maybe next time....

110 KV Substation for Technopark Phase I

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Kerala University, Karyavattom Campus

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Sreedhanya Planet X at Kallampally

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The bus was full by the time we got to Medical College and folks were standing as we sped towards Kumarapuram where I alighted after an awesome journey.

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Do check out the Timing Chart HERE (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=46521677&postcount=1525) Courtesy: Srijithv