Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ravi assures release of eight Indians in Australia
NEDUMBASSERY: Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi yesterday said that his ministry has taken initiative for the release of eight Indian workers who were undergoing miseries in St.Petersburg, Russia.
The workers were reportedly cheated by a 'fraud' travel agent in Kerala, he told mediapersons here.
They were expected to return next week, he said.
He said arrangements were made for providing exit visa to the workers who were willing to return to India.
Ravi said the Civil Aviation minister had assured him that the workers would be provided with free travel in an Airlines in Russia.
Awareness programmes against the illegal recruiting agencies would be organised by the ministry, he said.
The workers were reportedly cheated by a 'fraud' travel agent in Kerala, he told mediapersons here.
They were expected to return next week, he said.
He said arrangements were made for providing exit visa to the workers who were willing to return to India.
Ravi said the Civil Aviation minister had assured him that the workers would be provided with free travel in an Airlines in Russia.
Awareness programmes against the illegal recruiting agencies would be organised by the ministry, he said.
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3 swine flu cases confirmed in Kerala
KOCHI: In first confirmed cases of swine flu in Kerala, three persons, two of them women, tested positive for the A(H1N1) virus on Sunday.
Of these, a 53-year-old woman Mary and her 24-year-old son Tony had arrived at the Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi on June 24 from Britain while another woman reached Karippur Airport in Kozhikode from Dubai the same day.
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases, to where their throat swab samples were sent for analysis, had telephonically informed the hospitals where they had been quarantined that these patients had tested positive for H1N1, Director of Health Services Dr Shylaja said.
The mother and the son, who is a doctor in the UK, were quarantined in Perumbavur Taluk Hospital, Health department sources said.
The woman, who arrived at Karippur airport, had been admitted to Kozhikode Government Beach Hospital, sources said.
Of these, a 53-year-old woman Mary and her 24-year-old son Tony had arrived at the Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi on June 24 from Britain while another woman reached Karippur Airport in Kozhikode from Dubai the same day.
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases, to where their throat swab samples were sent for analysis, had telephonically informed the hospitals where they had been quarantined that these patients had tested positive for H1N1, Director of Health Services Dr Shylaja said.
The mother and the son, who is a doctor in the UK, were quarantined in Perumbavur Taluk Hospital, Health department sources said.
The woman, who arrived at Karippur airport, had been admitted to Kozhikode Government Beach Hospital, sources said.
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Director AK Lohithadas passes away
Kochi: Noted Malayalam movie director A K Lohithadas died at a private hospital at Kochi here on Sunday. He died at Lissy Hospital at 11 am due to heart attack . Lohithadas was in Kochi to attend the general body meeting of AMMA, was later admitted to hospital due to physical discomfort.
Lohithadas is a prolific screenwriter and director who is known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays. He showed an initial interest was in short-stories, but failed to make a mark in that genre. He soon moved into Malayalam theater in 1986 when his debut script was accepted for the stage by the legendary theater personality Thoppil Bhasi. Bhasi's CPI party backed drama troupe, the highly successful 'Kerala People's Arts Club', produced the play, leading to a state award for Lohithadas.
Fresh with the play's commercial and critical success, Lohithadas moved to Malayalam Cinema by writing for director Sibi Malayil. His first movie screenplay Thaniavarthanam was directed by Malayil and went on to be a success. The Sibi Malayil-Lohithadas combination would later produce several memorable Malayalam movies.
Lohithdas movies are well known for its deep and realistic characterization and are often grim depiction of contemporary Kerala life. In spite of its serious subjects, they have been highly successful in the state. His movies lay less emphasis on plot or commercial gimmicks and, instead, display a more character-oriented approach. He is a prolific writer, often writing nearly four screenplays a year. He turned director with his critically acclaimed 1997 film Bhoothakannadi (The Magnifying Glass).
The film Bhoothakannadi won him the 45th National Film Award for Best film in 1997. Other awards inlcude Kerala State Film Award for Best Story - Thaniyavarthanam, 1987, Kerala State Film Award for Best Film - Bhoothakannadi (1997) , Tamil Nadu State Film Award for 2nd Best Film and hordes of other awards
Selected Filmography:
Bhoothakannadi - 1997
chakkaramuthu
Naivedhyam
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Engineering colleges in Kerala
As Kerala Engineering results came, students will be looking for a good college. I have made a list of Engineering colleges in Kerala which can be referred for your necessities.
Some Engineering colleges in Kerala (University of Kerala) :
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
S.C.T. College of Engineering, Pappanamcod.
T.K.M College of Engineering, Kollam.
University College of Engineering, Kariavattom.
L.B.S. Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura.
Marian College of Engineering & Technology, Kazhakuttam.
Mar Baselios College of Engineering & Technology, Nalanchira.
Mohandas College of Engineering & Technology, Nedumangad.
Amritha Institute of Technology & Science, Vallickavu.
Basilous Mathews II College of Engineering, Sasthamcotta.
Shahul Hameed Memorial College of Engineering, Kadakkal.
Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology, Kuttichal.
Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Nooranad.
Muslim Association College of Engineering, Venjarammoodu.
Younus College of Engineering & Technology, Vadakkevila.
Travancore Engineering College, Oyoor.
Mary Matha College of Engineering and Technology, Paliyode.
P A Aziz College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
There are all together around 72 Engineering colleges (Self Financing & Government) in our small Kerala. You can choose top Engineering colleges during seat allotment for your studies.
Common trades or branches available in Kerala Engineering colleges are -
Computer Science and Engineering (CS).
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC).
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE).
Information Technology (IT).
Mechanical Engineering (ME).
Civil Engineering (CE).
Bio Technology (BT).
You can get admission by Management Quata (payment seats) or through entrance examination conducted by Govt. of Kerala. Those who wont get admission at Engineering colleges in Kerala can go for colleges outside Kerala.
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Some Engineering colleges in Kerala (University of Kerala) :
College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
S.C.T. College of Engineering, Pappanamcod.
T.K.M College of Engineering, Kollam.
University College of Engineering, Kariavattom.
L.B.S. Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura.
Marian College of Engineering & Technology, Kazhakuttam.
Mar Baselios College of Engineering & Technology, Nalanchira.
Mohandas College of Engineering & Technology, Nedumangad.
Amritha Institute of Technology & Science, Vallickavu.
Basilous Mathews II College of Engineering, Sasthamcotta.
Shahul Hameed Memorial College of Engineering, Kadakkal.
Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology, Kuttichal.
Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Nooranad.
Muslim Association College of Engineering, Venjarammoodu.
Younus College of Engineering & Technology, Vadakkevila.
Travancore Engineering College, Oyoor.
Mary Matha College of Engineering and Technology, Paliyode.
P A Aziz College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
There are all together around 72 Engineering colleges (Self Financing & Government) in our small Kerala. You can choose top Engineering colleges during seat allotment for your studies.
Common trades or branches available in Kerala Engineering colleges are -
Computer Science and Engineering (CS).
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC).
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE).
Information Technology (IT).
Mechanical Engineering (ME).
Civil Engineering (CE).
Bio Technology (BT).
You can get admission by Management Quata (payment seats) or through entrance examination conducted by Govt. of Kerala. Those who wont get admission at Engineering colleges in Kerala can go for colleges outside Kerala.
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Temples Of Kerala
A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites is called Mandir or Kovil (Tamil) or Devasthanam or Dega (Nepal Bhasa) or Ambalam (Malayalam) or other words in different Indian languages. It is usually dedicated to a primary deity called the presiding deity, and other deities associated with the main deity. Most practicing Hindus maintain a 'mandir' in their homes for daily worship.
Hindu Festivals
Kerala is a land of temples with numerous temples. You can enjoy colourful festivals - Aarat and Pooram - with grand elephant processions.
Arattu (holy bath) is ritual connected with the closing of a festival. The idols of deities are carried in a procession to the river for the holy bath. The purified idols are then escorted back to the temple accompanied by a grand elephant pageant, 'panchavadyam', 'nadaswaram' and 'chendamelam'.
The major Hindu pilgrim centres in Kerala are Guruvayur Sree Krishna temple, Thrissur Vadakkum Natha temple, Sabarimala temple
Thiruvananthapuram
Pilgrim centres in Thiruvananthapuram
Sri Padhmanabha Swami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Attukal Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram (Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest gathering of women in the world") | Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam | Mandakkattamman Temple, Iraniyal, Kalkkulam | Thiruvattar Mahavishnu Temple | Chitharal Bhagavathy Temple, Kuzhithura | Sri Mahadeva Temple, Parassala | Srikrishna Temple, Neyyattinkara | Ottashekharamangalam Shiva Temple, Vellarada | Valiyashala Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Srikanteswaram Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Devi Temple, Shankumukham | Aniyoor Sribhagavathi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Aruvippuram Shiva Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Sri Balasubramanya Temple,Ullur | Thrippadapuram Temple, Srikaryam | Srimahadeva Temple, Kazhakkuttam | Sri Durga Temple, Aruvikkara | Sri Mutharamman Temple, Nedumangad | Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Chirayinkeezh | Sharkara Devi Temple, Chirayinkeezh | Sankaranarayanaswami Temple, Navayikkulam, Attingal | Devi Temple, Thiruvarattukavu, Attingal | Sri Janardhanaswami Temple, Varkala | Palakavil Devi Temple, Edava | Vaikuntapuram Vishnu Temple, Parippalli - Sivagiri temple (Narayana Guru built a hermitage on top of the Sivagiri hill and stayed there).
Kollam
Sri Narasimha Swami Temple, Anayadi, Kollam (81 elephants) - Parippaly Bhadrakaali Temple (Gajamela) - Ammachiveedu Devi Temple - Bhagavathy Temple, Mannatikkavu, Kollam - Visharikkavu Bhadrakali Temple, Mannamangalam, Kollam - Dharmashastha Temple, Achankovil, Kollam - Dharmashastha Temple, Aryankavu, Kollam - Kottarakulam Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, Kollam - Rameshwaram Shiva Kshetram, Anchukallumoodu, Kollam - Ashramam Srikrishna Temple, Kollam - Anandavalleeswaram Temple, Kollam - Mukhathala Srikrishna Temple, Kollam - Thirumullavaram Mahavishnu Temple, Kollam - Umikkicham Veedu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Main Road, Kollam - Sree Maha Ganapaty temple, Thamarakulam - Ochira Parabrahma Temple , Karunagappally - Balasubramanyaswami Temle, Panmana, Karunagappally - Devi Temle, Chavara, Karunagappally - Poruvazhi Dhuryodhana Temple, Kunnathoor.
Pathanamthitta
Pilgrim centres in Pathanamthitta
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple - Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple, Omallur (4 km from Pathanamthitta) is famous for Vayal vanibham (annual cattle fair) held in the month of Meenam - Kottarakkara Ganapathi Temple, Kottarakkara - Pattazhi Bhagavathi Temple, Kottarakkara - Velinallur Sriramaswami Temple, Kottarakkara - Sri Dharmashastha Temple, Kulathuppuzha - Sri Mahalingeswara Temple, Adoor - Ezhamkulam Devi Temple, Adoor - Sri Valiya Koikkal Temple, Panthalam - Sri Mahadeva Temple, Nilakkal - Parthasarathy Temple, Aranmula - Thiruvalla temple (pre Christian era temple with beautiful corridors of granite and a natural pool) - Sri Vallabha Temple, Thiruvalla - Muthoot Devi Temple, Thiruvalla - Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Anaprambal, Tiruvalla - Panayannarkkavu Bhadrakali Temple, Parumala, Thiruvalla - Thiruvalla Mundayamparamba Devi Temple - Puthenkavu Devi Temple, Nedumprom, Thiruvalla - Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple, Nilakkal, Laha - Sri Ganapathy Temple, Pamba.
Alappuzha
Mullakkal Bhagawathy Temple, Alappuzha - Pazhaveedu Bhagwathy Temple, Alappuzha - Kottamkulangara Temple, Alappuzha - Vettikulamkara,Alappuzha - Sri Subramanya Swami Temple, Harippad - Mannarsala temple, Harippad - Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple - Chettikulangara Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Mavelikkara - Shastha Temple, Thakazhi - Vethalan kavu Temple, Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam - Angadickal devi temple, Chenganoor - Bhagavathy Temple, Chengannur - Mahavishnu Temple, Puliyur, Chengannur - Mahadeva Temple, Chenganoor - Sastamkulangara Narasimhamurthy temple, Chenganoor - Dhanvanthari Moorthy Temple, Mavelikkara - Bharanikkavu Devi Temple, Kattanam, Mavelikkara - Bhadhrakali Temple, Mankompu - Varanattu Bhagavathy Temple, Cherthala - Sri Karthyayani Temple, Cherthala - Thuravur Mahadeva Temple, Cherthala - Thiruvizha Mahadeva Temple, Mararikkulam, Cherthala.
Kottayam
Pilgrim centres in Kottayam
Thirunakkara Temple, Kottayam - Ettumanur Mahadeva Temple (architectural beauty with beautiful mural paintings, 16th C)- Devi Temple, Kadampuzha, Ettumanoor - Vaikom Mahadeva Temple - Udhayanapuram Temple, Vaikom - Erumeli Shastha Temple - Vavar Swami Temple, Erumeli - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Mukkuttuthara, Erumeli - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Thrikkodithanam, Changanassery - Palli Bhagavathy Temple, Neelamperur, Kottayam - Parippil Mahadeva Temple, Parippu, Kottayam - Bhadrakali Temple, Pallippurathukavu, Kottayam - Panachikkad Sarasvathi Temple, Kottayam - Shastha Temple, Pakkil, Kottayam - Kilirur Kunninmel Bhagavathy Temple, Kottayam - Bhagavathy Temple, Kumaranellur, Kottayam - Sri Subramanya Svami Temple, Kidangur - Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Adhithyapuram Surya Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Malliyur Ganapathi Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Subramanyaswami Temple, Iravimangalam, Kaduthuruthy - Kailasapuram Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Lakshmana Swami Temple, Mulakkulam, Piravom - Pazhur Perumthrukkovil, Piravom - Vamanamurthy Temple, Vellur - Mudakkari Bhagavathy Temple, Vellur - Ilankavu Mahadeva Temple, Vadayar, Thalayolapparambu - Thiruvayamkudy Mahadeva temple.
Idukki
Pilgrim centres in Idukki District
Mangala Devi Temple, Kumaly - Sri Krishna Temple, Thodupuzha - Sri Narasimhamurthy Temple, Thykadu, Thodupuzha.
Ernakulam
Pilgrim centres in Ernakulam District
Shiva Temple, Ernakulam - Sri Krishna Temple, Chittur, Ernakulam - Sri Bhavaneeswara Temple, Palluruthi - Chottanikkara Devi Temple - Sri Ganapathy Temple, Edappally - Ponekkara Bhagavathi Temple, Elamakkara - Nagaraja Temple, Ameda, Thrippunithura - Sri Poornathrayeesa Temple, Thrippunithura - Thamarakkulangara Shastha Temple, Thrippunithura - Sri Vallabha Temple, Poothotta, Thrippunithura - Perumthrukkovil Mahadeva Temple, Udayamperoor - Sri Narasimhamurthy Temple, Perumbilly, Mulanthuruthy - Vamanamurthi Temple, Thrikkakkara - Vana Durga Temple, Kalamassery - Elanjikkal Temples, Eloor, Udyogamandal - Sri Naranathappan Temple, Eloor, Udyogamandal - Pattupurakkal Bhagavathi Temple, Eloor, Udyogamandal - Uliyannur Temple, Aluva - Sri Krishna Temple, Aluva - Thiruvairanikkulam Temple, Kaladi via, Aluva - Sri Kallil Bhagavathy Temple, Perumbavoor - Sri Krishna Temple, Chelamattom, Perumbavoor - Mahadeva Temple, Thrikkariyur, Kothamangalam - Sarasvathy Temple, Avanamkodu - Dhakshina Mukambi Temple, N.Paravur - Neeleswaram Mahadeva Temple, Pattanam, N Paravur.
Thrissur
Pilgrim centres in Thrissur
Vadakkumnatha Temple, Thrissur - Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur - Mammiyur Temple, Guruvayur - Uthralikkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Vadakkanchery - Sri Paramekkavil Bhagavathi Khetram, Thrissur - Thiruvambadi Lord Krishna Temple, Thrissur - Ammathiruvadi Temple, Urakam - Sri Vailikulagara Bhagavathi Temple, Kakkassery - Mahadeva Temple, Peruvanam - Sri Rama Temple, Thripayar - Sri Hanuman Temple, Nattika, Thripayar - Arattupuzha temple (Pooram of 61 caparisoned elephants) - Koorkanchery Sree Maheswara temple - Bhagavathi Temple, Kodungallur - Thiruvanjikkulam Mahadeva Temple, Kodungallur - Mathilakam Mahadeva Temple, Kodungallur - Sathrughna Temple, Payamel - Lakshmana Temple, Muzhikkulam - Koodalmanikya Temple, Irinjalakkuda - Pambummeykkattu Temple, Mala, Irinjalakkuda - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Thirumittakkode - Sri Karthyayani Temple, Pazhayanadakkavu - Sri Durga Temple, Paruvasseri - Mahadeva Temple, Chovvallur - Bhagavathi Temple, Pazhayannur - Sri Muruka Temple, Thiruviluamala - Cherpu Bhagavati(Devi) Temple, Cherpu - Cherumukku Mahavishnu temple - Kizhe Thrikkovil Temple, Cheruvathery - Midhunappilli Shiva Temple, Thrissur - Poonkunnam Shiva Temple, Thrissur - Viyyoor Shiva Temple, Thrissur.
Palakkad
Kalpathi Temple, Palakkad (Ratholsavam in Nov) - Brahmeeswaran Temple, Palakkad - Killikkurussi Mahadeva Temple, Palakkad - Manappullikavu Bhagavathi Temple, Palakkad - Nellikkulangara Annapoorneswari Temple, Nenmara (Vallangi Vela) - Kalikavil Bhagawathy Temple, Mathur, Palakkad Celebrates Kooth Festival (April - May) - Anjaneya Mandir (Gangothri NAgar), Nemmara - Vayambatta vishnu temple, Kolathur, Nemmara - Kattilmadom Temple, Pattambi - Sri Krishna Temple, Pattambi - Sri Durga Temple, Njangattiri, Pattambi - Kattakambal Temple, Pazhanji - Poockulangara Bhagavati Temple, Kunisseri - Maangottukavu Temple, Athipotta - Sri Parakkattu Kavu, Kavassery - Puthukkulangarakavu, Alathur - Sri Krishna (Thrikkanadevan) Kshethram, Kattussery - Siva Temple, Thrippallur - Bhagavathi Temple, Vadakkanthara - Hemambika Temple, Kallekulangara - Siva Temple, Pallavur - Perunkulathu Bhagavathy Temple, Kottayi - Vayilliamkunnu Bagavathy Temple, Kadampazhipuram.
Malappuram
Pilgrim centres in Malappuram
Sri Varaha Temple, Panniyur, Kuttippuram - Nava Mukunda Temple, Thirunavaya, Kuttippuram - Sri Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur, Tirur - Chamravattom Ayyappa Temple, Tirur - Shiva Temple, Thrikandiyur, Tirur - Mukkola Temples, Ponnani - Sri KandaKurumba Bhagavathi Temple, Kottathara, Ponnani - Thrikkavu Sri Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Ponnani - Thirumandham Kunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Perinthalmanna - Sri Subramanya Temple, Karikkad, Manjeri - Sali Gramam Temple, Arikkode - Devi Temple, Kadampuzha, Kottakkal.
Kozhikkode
Pilgrim centres in Kozhikode
Thali Siva Temple, Kozhikkode - Siva Temple Arakkiladu, Badagara - Lokanarkavu Temple, Badagara - Sree Valayanad Devi Temple, Govindapuram.
Wayanad
Valliyurkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Mananthavady - Thirunelli Temple, Brahmagiri Hill, Kalpetta - Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram - Anantha Swami Jain Temple, Puliyarmala, Kalpetta.
Kannur
Pilgrim centres in Kannur District
Sarasvathy Temple, Pallikkunnu, Kannur - Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu - Thodeekkulam Shiva Temple, Kannur - Annapoorneswari Temple, Cherukunnu, Kannur - Kadalai SreeKrishna Kshethram, Kannur - Jagannatha Temple, Thalassery - Thiruvangad Sreerama Temple, Thalassery - Mahadeva Temple, Kottiyur - Sri Rajarajeswari Temple, Thalipparambu.
Kasarkod
Ravaneshvaram Temple, Bekal, Kanjangadu - Iritty Kodoth Bhagavati Temple, Kodoth, Kanjangad - Madiyankulam Bhadhrakali Temple, Hosdurg - Ananthanatha Swami lake Temple, Kasargod.
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Hindu Festivals
Kerala is a land of temples with numerous temples. You can enjoy colourful festivals - Aarat and Pooram - with grand elephant processions.
Arattu (holy bath) is ritual connected with the closing of a festival. The idols of deities are carried in a procession to the river for the holy bath. The purified idols are then escorted back to the temple accompanied by a grand elephant pageant, 'panchavadyam', 'nadaswaram' and 'chendamelam'.
The major Hindu pilgrim centres in Kerala are Guruvayur Sree Krishna temple, Thrissur Vadakkum Natha temple, Sabarimala temple
Thiruvananthapuram
Pilgrim centres in Thiruvananthapuram
Sri Padhmanabha Swami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Attukal Devi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram (Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest gathering of women in the world") | Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam | Mandakkattamman Temple, Iraniyal, Kalkkulam | Thiruvattar Mahavishnu Temple | Chitharal Bhagavathy Temple, Kuzhithura | Sri Mahadeva Temple, Parassala | Srikrishna Temple, Neyyattinkara | Ottashekharamangalam Shiva Temple, Vellarada | Valiyashala Mahadeva Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Srikanteswaram Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Devi Temple, Shankumukham | Aniyoor Sribhagavathi Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Aruvippuram Shiva Temple, Thiruvananthapuram | Sri Balasubramanya Temple,Ullur | Thrippadapuram Temple, Srikaryam | Srimahadeva Temple, Kazhakkuttam | Sri Durga Temple, Aruvikkara | Sri Mutharamman Temple, Nedumangad | Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Chirayinkeezh | Sharkara Devi Temple, Chirayinkeezh | Sankaranarayanaswami Temple, Navayikkulam, Attingal | Devi Temple, Thiruvarattukavu, Attingal | Sri Janardhanaswami Temple, Varkala | Palakavil Devi Temple, Edava | Vaikuntapuram Vishnu Temple, Parippalli - Sivagiri temple (Narayana Guru built a hermitage on top of the Sivagiri hill and stayed there).
Kollam
Sri Narasimha Swami Temple, Anayadi, Kollam (81 elephants) - Parippaly Bhadrakaali Temple (Gajamela) - Ammachiveedu Devi Temple - Bhagavathy Temple, Mannatikkavu, Kollam - Visharikkavu Bhadrakali Temple, Mannamangalam, Kollam - Dharmashastha Temple, Achankovil, Kollam - Dharmashastha Temple, Aryankavu, Kollam - Kottarakulam Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple, Kollam - Rameshwaram Shiva Kshetram, Anchukallumoodu, Kollam - Ashramam Srikrishna Temple, Kollam - Anandavalleeswaram Temple, Kollam - Mukhathala Srikrishna Temple, Kollam - Thirumullavaram Mahavishnu Temple, Kollam - Umikkicham Veedu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Main Road, Kollam - Sree Maha Ganapaty temple, Thamarakulam - Ochira Parabrahma Temple , Karunagappally - Balasubramanyaswami Temle, Panmana, Karunagappally - Devi Temle, Chavara, Karunagappally - Poruvazhi Dhuryodhana Temple, Kunnathoor.
Pathanamthitta
Pilgrim centres in Pathanamthitta
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple - Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple, Omallur (4 km from Pathanamthitta) is famous for Vayal vanibham (annual cattle fair) held in the month of Meenam - Kottarakkara Ganapathi Temple, Kottarakkara - Pattazhi Bhagavathi Temple, Kottarakkara - Velinallur Sriramaswami Temple, Kottarakkara - Sri Dharmashastha Temple, Kulathuppuzha - Sri Mahalingeswara Temple, Adoor - Ezhamkulam Devi Temple, Adoor - Sri Valiya Koikkal Temple, Panthalam - Sri Mahadeva Temple, Nilakkal - Parthasarathy Temple, Aranmula - Thiruvalla temple (pre Christian era temple with beautiful corridors of granite and a natural pool) - Sri Vallabha Temple, Thiruvalla - Muthoot Devi Temple, Thiruvalla - Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Anaprambal, Tiruvalla - Panayannarkkavu Bhadrakali Temple, Parumala, Thiruvalla - Thiruvalla Mundayamparamba Devi Temple - Puthenkavu Devi Temple, Nedumprom, Thiruvalla - Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple, Nilakkal, Laha - Sri Ganapathy Temple, Pamba.
Alappuzha
Mullakkal Bhagawathy Temple, Alappuzha - Pazhaveedu Bhagwathy Temple, Alappuzha - Kottamkulangara Temple, Alappuzha - Vettikulamkara,Alappuzha - Sri Subramanya Swami Temple, Harippad - Mannarsala temple, Harippad - Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple - Chettikulangara Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Mavelikkara - Shastha Temple, Thakazhi - Vethalan kavu Temple, Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam - Angadickal devi temple, Chenganoor - Bhagavathy Temple, Chengannur - Mahavishnu Temple, Puliyur, Chengannur - Mahadeva Temple, Chenganoor - Sastamkulangara Narasimhamurthy temple, Chenganoor - Dhanvanthari Moorthy Temple, Mavelikkara - Bharanikkavu Devi Temple, Kattanam, Mavelikkara - Bhadhrakali Temple, Mankompu - Varanattu Bhagavathy Temple, Cherthala - Sri Karthyayani Temple, Cherthala - Thuravur Mahadeva Temple, Cherthala - Thiruvizha Mahadeva Temple, Mararikkulam, Cherthala.
Kottayam
Pilgrim centres in Kottayam
Thirunakkara Temple, Kottayam - Ettumanur Mahadeva Temple (architectural beauty with beautiful mural paintings, 16th C)- Devi Temple, Kadampuzha, Ettumanoor - Vaikom Mahadeva Temple - Udhayanapuram Temple, Vaikom - Erumeli Shastha Temple - Vavar Swami Temple, Erumeli - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Mukkuttuthara, Erumeli - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Thrikkodithanam, Changanassery - Palli Bhagavathy Temple, Neelamperur, Kottayam - Parippil Mahadeva Temple, Parippu, Kottayam - Bhadrakali Temple, Pallippurathukavu, Kottayam - Panachikkad Sarasvathi Temple, Kottayam - Shastha Temple, Pakkil, Kottayam - Kilirur Kunninmel Bhagavathy Temple, Kottayam - Bhagavathy Temple, Kumaranellur, Kottayam - Sri Subramanya Svami Temple, Kidangur - Kaduthuruthy Mahadeva Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Adhithyapuram Surya Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Malliyur Ganapathi Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Subramanyaswami Temple, Iravimangalam, Kaduthuruthy - Kailasapuram Temple, Kaduthuruthy - Lakshmana Swami Temple, Mulakkulam, Piravom - Pazhur Perumthrukkovil, Piravom - Vamanamurthy Temple, Vellur - Mudakkari Bhagavathy Temple, Vellur - Ilankavu Mahadeva Temple, Vadayar, Thalayolapparambu - Thiruvayamkudy Mahadeva temple.
Idukki
Pilgrim centres in Idukki District
Mangala Devi Temple, Kumaly - Sri Krishna Temple, Thodupuzha - Sri Narasimhamurthy Temple, Thykadu, Thodupuzha.
Ernakulam
Pilgrim centres in Ernakulam District
Shiva Temple, Ernakulam - Sri Krishna Temple, Chittur, Ernakulam - Sri Bhavaneeswara Temple, Palluruthi - Chottanikkara Devi Temple - Sri Ganapathy Temple, Edappally - Ponekkara Bhagavathi Temple, Elamakkara - Nagaraja Temple, Ameda, Thrippunithura - Sri Poornathrayeesa Temple, Thrippunithura - Thamarakkulangara Shastha Temple, Thrippunithura - Sri Vallabha Temple, Poothotta, Thrippunithura - Perumthrukkovil Mahadeva Temple, Udayamperoor - Sri Narasimhamurthy Temple, Perumbilly, Mulanthuruthy - Vamanamurthi Temple, Thrikkakkara - Vana Durga Temple, Kalamassery - Elanjikkal Temples, Eloor, Udyogamandal - Sri Naranathappan Temple, Eloor, Udyogamandal - Pattupurakkal Bhagavathi Temple, Eloor, Udyogamandal - Uliyannur Temple, Aluva - Sri Krishna Temple, Aluva - Thiruvairanikkulam Temple, Kaladi via, Aluva - Sri Kallil Bhagavathy Temple, Perumbavoor - Sri Krishna Temple, Chelamattom, Perumbavoor - Mahadeva Temple, Thrikkariyur, Kothamangalam - Sarasvathy Temple, Avanamkodu - Dhakshina Mukambi Temple, N.Paravur - Neeleswaram Mahadeva Temple, Pattanam, N Paravur.
Thrissur
Pilgrim centres in Thrissur
Vadakkumnatha Temple, Thrissur - Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur - Mammiyur Temple, Guruvayur - Uthralikkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Vadakkanchery - Sri Paramekkavil Bhagavathi Khetram, Thrissur - Thiruvambadi Lord Krishna Temple, Thrissur - Ammathiruvadi Temple, Urakam - Sri Vailikulagara Bhagavathi Temple, Kakkassery - Mahadeva Temple, Peruvanam - Sri Rama Temple, Thripayar - Sri Hanuman Temple, Nattika, Thripayar - Arattupuzha temple (Pooram of 61 caparisoned elephants) - Koorkanchery Sree Maheswara temple - Bhagavathi Temple, Kodungallur - Thiruvanjikkulam Mahadeva Temple, Kodungallur - Mathilakam Mahadeva Temple, Kodungallur - Sathrughna Temple, Payamel - Lakshmana Temple, Muzhikkulam - Koodalmanikya Temple, Irinjalakkuda - Pambummeykkattu Temple, Mala, Irinjalakkuda - Sri Mahavishnu Temple, Thirumittakkode - Sri Karthyayani Temple, Pazhayanadakkavu - Sri Durga Temple, Paruvasseri - Mahadeva Temple, Chovvallur - Bhagavathi Temple, Pazhayannur - Sri Muruka Temple, Thiruviluamala - Cherpu Bhagavati(Devi) Temple, Cherpu - Cherumukku Mahavishnu temple - Kizhe Thrikkovil Temple, Cheruvathery - Midhunappilli Shiva Temple, Thrissur - Poonkunnam Shiva Temple, Thrissur - Viyyoor Shiva Temple, Thrissur.
Palakkad
Kalpathi Temple, Palakkad (Ratholsavam in Nov) - Brahmeeswaran Temple, Palakkad - Killikkurussi Mahadeva Temple, Palakkad - Manappullikavu Bhagavathi Temple, Palakkad - Nellikkulangara Annapoorneswari Temple, Nenmara (Vallangi Vela) - Kalikavil Bhagawathy Temple, Mathur, Palakkad Celebrates Kooth Festival (April - May) - Anjaneya Mandir (Gangothri NAgar), Nemmara - Vayambatta vishnu temple, Kolathur, Nemmara - Kattilmadom Temple, Pattambi - Sri Krishna Temple, Pattambi - Sri Durga Temple, Njangattiri, Pattambi - Kattakambal Temple, Pazhanji - Poockulangara Bhagavati Temple, Kunisseri - Maangottukavu Temple, Athipotta - Sri Parakkattu Kavu, Kavassery - Puthukkulangarakavu, Alathur - Sri Krishna (Thrikkanadevan) Kshethram, Kattussery - Siva Temple, Thrippallur - Bhagavathi Temple, Vadakkanthara - Hemambika Temple, Kallekulangara - Siva Temple, Pallavur - Perunkulathu Bhagavathy Temple, Kottayi - Vayilliamkunnu Bagavathy Temple, Kadampazhipuram.
Malappuram
Pilgrim centres in Malappuram
Sri Varaha Temple, Panniyur, Kuttippuram - Nava Mukunda Temple, Thirunavaya, Kuttippuram - Sri Hanuman Temple, Alathiyur, Tirur - Chamravattom Ayyappa Temple, Tirur - Shiva Temple, Thrikandiyur, Tirur - Mukkola Temples, Ponnani - Sri KandaKurumba Bhagavathi Temple, Kottathara, Ponnani - Thrikkavu Sri Durga Bhagavathi Temple, Ponnani - Thirumandham Kunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Perinthalmanna - Sri Subramanya Temple, Karikkad, Manjeri - Sali Gramam Temple, Arikkode - Devi Temple, Kadampuzha, Kottakkal.
Kozhikkode
Pilgrim centres in Kozhikode
Thali Siva Temple, Kozhikkode - Siva Temple Arakkiladu, Badagara - Lokanarkavu Temple, Badagara - Sree Valayanad Devi Temple, Govindapuram.
Wayanad
Valliyurkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Mananthavady - Thirunelli Temple, Brahmagiri Hill, Kalpetta - Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram - Anantha Swami Jain Temple, Puliyarmala, Kalpetta.
Kannur
Pilgrim centres in Kannur District
Sarasvathy Temple, Pallikkunnu, Kannur - Sri Muthappan Temple, Parassinikkadavu - Thodeekkulam Shiva Temple, Kannur - Annapoorneswari Temple, Cherukunnu, Kannur - Kadalai SreeKrishna Kshethram, Kannur - Jagannatha Temple, Thalassery - Thiruvangad Sreerama Temple, Thalassery - Mahadeva Temple, Kottiyur - Sri Rajarajeswari Temple, Thalipparambu.
Kasarkod
Ravaneshvaram Temple, Bekal, Kanjangadu - Iritty Kodoth Bhagavati Temple, Kodoth, Kanjangad - Madiyankulam Bhadhrakali Temple, Hosdurg - Ananthanatha Swami lake Temple, Kasargod.
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Hotels in Kerala
| Name of Hotel | Location | Category | Rooms |
| Malabar Hotel | Kochi | 5-Star-Deluxe | 100 |
| Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort | Kovalam | 5-Star | 193 |
| Taj Residency | Kochi | 5-Star | 108 |
| Taj Residency | Kozhikode | 5-Star | 70 |
| Avenue Regent | Kochi | 4-Star | 53 |
| Taj Garden Retreat | Varkala | 4-Star | |
| Hotel Presidency | Kochi | 4-Star | 47 |
| South Park | Trivandrum | 4-Star | 82 |
| Luciya Continental | Thiruvanandapuram | 4-Star | 104 |
| Malabar Palace | Kozhikode | 4-Star | 65 |
| Casino Hotel | Kochi | 3-Star | 69 |
| Sealord | Kochi | 3-Star | 39 |
| Hotel International | Kochi | 3-Star | 26 |
| Hotel Abad Plaza | Kochi | 3-Star | 80 |
| Hotel Metropolitan | Kochi | 3-Star | 39 |
| Joymat hotel | Kochi | 3-Star | 25 |
| Cochin Tower | Kochi | 3-Star | 60 |
| Hotel Anjali | Kottayam | 3-Star | 27 |
| Whispering Palms | Kumarakom | 3-Star | 42 |
| Coconut Lagoon | Kumarakom | Heritage | 42 |
| Hotel Pankaj | Thiruvanandapuram | 3-Star | 33 |
| Hotel Horizon | Thiruvanandapuram | 3-Star | 46 |
| Mascot Hotel | Thiruvananthapuram | 3-Star | 44 |
| Edassery East End | Munnar | 3-Star | 22 |
| Aranya Nivas | Thekkady | 3-Star | |
| Spice Village | Thekkady | 3-Star | 37 |
| Hotel lndraprastha | Palakkad | 3-Star | |
| Bright Resort | Kovalam | 2-Star | 45 |
| Hotel Excellency | Kochi | 2-Star | |
| Grand Hotel | Kochi | 2-Star | |
| ATS Willingdon | Kochi | 2-Star | |
| Kadaloram Beach Resort | Kovalam | 2-Star | 16 |
| Jas Hotel | Thiruvanandapuram | 2-Star | 39 |
| Alleppey Prince Hotel | Alapuzha | 2-Star | 30 |
| Hotel Aida | Kottayam | 2-Star | |
| Vembanad Tourist Resort | Kottayam | 2-Star | |
| Hotel Green Park | Kottayam | 2-Star | 33 |
| Aishwarya Hotel | Kottayam | 2-Star | 34 |
| Hotel Hill View | Munnar | 2-Star | 35 |
| Issac's Residency | Munnar | 2-Star | 20 |
| Michaell's Inn | Thekkady | 2-Star | |
| Edassery Resort | Kattappana | 2-Star | |
| Paray Hotel | Muvattupuzha | 2-Star | |
| Hotel Elite Continental | Thiruvalla | 2-Star | |
| Hotel Sudarsan | Kollam | 2-Star | |
| Govardhan Holiday Village | Malampuzha | 2-Star | |
| Alagapuri Guest House | Kozhikode | 2-Star | 40 |
| Sea Queen Hotel | Kozhikode | 2-Star | 25 |
| Asma Tower | Kozhikode | 2-Star | 45 |
| Paramount Tower | Kozhikode | ||
| Mundadan Tourist Home | Angamali | 2-Star | 32 |
| Vishak International Hotel | Gurvayoor | 2-Star | 17 |
| Vanamala Kusumam | Guruvayoor | 2-Star | |
| Hotel Luciya Palace | Trissur | 2-Star | 37 |
| Casino Hotel | Trissur | 2-Star | 27 |
| Hotel Vani | Changanasery | 2-Star | 18 |
| Hotel Indraprastha | Mavelikkara | 2-Star | 12 |
| Hotel Paris Presidency | Tellicherry | 2-Star | 12 |
| Hotel Mahendrapuri | Malappuram | 2-Star | 18 |
| Hotel Luciya | Kochi | 1-Star | 108 |
| Hotel crystal Palace | Kochi | 1-Star | 18 |
| Highway Garden | Kochi | 1-Star | |
| Periyar House | Thekkady | 1-Star | |
| Stonage Tourist Complex | ldukki | 1-Star | |
| Chungath Tower | Chalakkudi | 1-Star | |
| Hillway Tourist Home | Chalakkudi | 1-Star | 10 |
| Yatri Nivas | Trissur | 1-Star | |
| Hotel Nandanam | Guruvayoor | 1-Star | 45 |
| Garden House | Malampuzha | 1-Star | |
| Hotel Paulson Park | Kochi | 1-Star | |
| Siciliya Tourist Complex | Thodupuzha | 1-Star | 23 |
| Parur Tourist Home | North Parur | 1-Star | 10 |
| Hotel Periyar | Aluva | 1-Star | 10 |
| Sasthapuri Tourist Home | Kozhikode | 1-Star | 36 |
| Malabar Mansion | Kozhikode | 1-Star | 30 |
| City Towers | Kasargod | 1-Star | |
| Hotel Omars Inn | Kannur | 1-Star | |
| Silver sand | Thiruvanandapuram | 1-Star | 42 |
| Hotel Sea Face | Kovalam | 1-Star | 20 |
Districts in Kerala
Alappuzha
Ernakulam
Idukki
Kannur
Kasargod
Kollam
Kottayam
Kozhikode
Malappuram
Palakkad
Pathanamthitta
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Thrissur
Wayanad
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Idukki
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Afridi wants to captain Pakistan
London, June 21 : Pakistan's star all-rounder Shahid Afridi wants to lead his country in international cricket before retiring from the game.
Afridi, the chief architect of Pakistan's impressive World Twenty20 campaign here in England
, Sunday said it is his greatest wish to captain Pakistan before saying goodbye to international cricket.
The flamboyant Afridi is one of the senior players in the Pakistan team but is not considered as a future captain amidst the presence of current skipper Younis Khan and vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
'It would be great if I get a chance to lead Pakistan before retiring,' said Afridi, who has impressed both with the bat and ball in the World Twenty20.
However, Afridi made it clear that he has no problems with Younis. 'Younis is a great captain and a good leader,' he said. 'He has given me and other players a lot of confidence.'
Afridi, 29, according to some experts could be a good choice to captain Pakistan in Twenty20 internationals.
Afridi, the chief architect of Pakistan's impressive World Twenty20 campaign here in England
, Sunday said it is his greatest wish to captain Pakistan before saying goodbye to international cricket.
The flamboyant Afridi is one of the senior players in the Pakistan team but is not considered as a future captain amidst the presence of current skipper Younis Khan and vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
'It would be great if I get a chance to lead Pakistan before retiring,' said Afridi, who has impressed both with the bat and ball in the World Twenty20.
However, Afridi made it clear that he has no problems with Younis. 'Younis is a great captain and a good leader,' he said. 'He has given me and other players a lot of confidence.'
Afridi, 29, according to some experts could be a good choice to captain Pakistan in Twenty20 internationals.
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Two bottle bombs seized from Kannur
Kannur, Sunday 21 June 2009: Police here today recovered two bottle bombs with high explosive capacity from Kathiroor near Kannur.
Earlier police had recovered eight crude bombs Pucheri Kanal near Panoor in the district.
Police said the employees of a shop near town informed them that a plastic bag containing eight crude bombs was found behind their building.
The area had witnessed many political clashes between CPI (M) and IUML earlier, police said.
Earlier police had recovered eight crude bombs Pucheri Kanal near Panoor in the district.
Police said the employees of a shop near town informed them that a plastic bag containing eight crude bombs was found behind their building.
The area had witnessed many political clashes between CPI (M) and IUML earlier, police said.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Smartcity row: KSEB demands land back
Kochi, Saturday, June 20, 2009: The Kerala State Electricity Board has demanded the 104 acres of land earmarked for the Smarcity project which was taken from the KSEB back. The move comes in the wake of delay in implementing the Smartcity project.
Talking to media here, Electricity Minister AK Balan said, the move was necessary because the Tecom authorities were using pressure tactics.
The 100 acres of land previously owned by KSEB was included in the lease agreement signed between the State government and Tecom, and was given for Smartcity project after a long drawn battle.
Talking to media here, Electricity Minister AK Balan said, the move was necessary because the Tecom authorities were using pressure tactics.
The 100 acres of land previously owned by KSEB was included in the lease agreement signed between the State government and Tecom, and was given for Smartcity project after a long drawn battle.
Kerala Cabinet waves for Kochi metro
Thiruvananthapuram, Tuesday, January 20, 2009: The Cabinet today decided to go ahead with the proposed Rs.3,048-crore Kochi metro rail project on the lines of the Delhi metro. It will be Central and State Government joint project. An office for this purpose would be opened in Kochi soon. Already an amount of 50 lakhs have been sanctioned for this informed chief Minister VS Achuthanandan.
Last week CPM had demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention for the speedy approval to the Kochi Metro Rail Project in Kerala on the basis of the funding pattern suggested by the state government
The project will cover a 26-km stretch between Tripunithura and Aluva and is expected to be completed in three years.
Kozhikode district collector KP Jayathilak has been appointed as the special officer for National Games. Usha Titus will be the new Land Revenue Commissioner.
441 hectres of land will be acquired for Kannur Airport; cabinet has agreed to the cost of the land, informed Chief Minister.
A committee comprising ministers has been authorised to study the report submitted by Centre for Development Studies on the impact of Global melt down in Kerala.
Last week CPM had demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s intervention for the speedy approval to the Kochi Metro Rail Project in Kerala on the basis of the funding pattern suggested by the state government
The project will cover a 26-km stretch between Tripunithura and Aluva and is expected to be completed in three years.
Kozhikode district collector KP Jayathilak has been appointed as the special officer for National Games. Usha Titus will be the new Land Revenue Commissioner.
441 hectres of land will be acquired for Kannur Airport; cabinet has agreed to the cost of the land, informed Chief Minister.
A committee comprising ministers has been authorised to study the report submitted by Centre for Development Studies on the impact of Global melt down in Kerala.
CM should be expelled: Thomas Issac
New Delhi, Saturday, June 20, 2009: Finance Minister Thomas Isaac showed no mercy in attacking Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan at the Central Committee meeting today. Thomas Isaac appealed to the central leadership that VS Achuthanandan should not be tolerated, he said, VS Achuthanandan should be expelled from his Chief Ministerial berth as well as the party.
Coming down heavily upon VS Achuthanandan Thomas Isaac said, the stance of VS Achuthanandan has caused damage to the party’s image, Chief Minister is engaged in campaigning against party by taking contrary stand and issuing statements against party in press meets, befriending media VS Achuthanandan is tarnishing image of party Thomas Issac said.
Coming down heavily upon VS Achuthanandan Thomas Isaac said, the stance of VS Achuthanandan has caused damage to the party’s image, Chief Minister is engaged in campaigning against party by taking contrary stand and issuing statements against party in press meets, befriending media VS Achuthanandan is tarnishing image of party Thomas Issac said.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Pakistan beat SA to enter final
Pakistan beat ‘eternal chokers’ South Africa by seven runs to reach the ICC World Twenty20 final.
South Africa again fail to make it to the title-clash as they went down to Pakistan by just seven runs in the ICC World T20 semi-final.
Just when Jacques Kallis was looking set to see South Africa to safety, Saeed Ajmal struck to cut short the Protean’s brilliant innings.
Shoaib Malik made no mistake in catching Jacques Kallis off Saeed Ajmal to send the South African packing.
Earlier, Afridi disturbed AB de Villiers stumps with ease after the Pakistan all-rounder dismissed Herschelle Gibbs in his earlier over.
Gibbs had added just five runs to SA board when Afridi showed him the way back.
After Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis started South Africa’s 150-run chase against Pakistan on a cautious note, Mohammad Aamer caught Smith off his own bowling to scalp up the first Protean wicket.
After JP Duminy got the big one for South Africa in Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, and RE van der Merwe sent Shoaib Malik packing, skipper Younis Khan and Abdul Razzaq held it out till the end to post 149/4.
Malik contributed 34 to his side’s cause before Johan Botha caught him off Van der Merwe.
South Africa’s Wayne Parnell dealt Pakistan the first blow as he accounted for Shahzaib Hasan. Dale Steyn followed with Kamran Akmal.
Hasan was yet to put a mark against his name when Wayne Parnell lured him to set up a brilliant catch for RE van der Merwe.
Akmal was, meanwhile, looking in good stead and hitting quite a few big ones. But just after he hit Dale Steyn for a six the Protean got his revenge by getting him caught by Albie Morkel on the very next ball.
Shahid Afridi, meanwhile, was looking in a demolition mode. The Pakistan dasher was hitting the Protean attack all round the ground.
JP Duminy bowled a slower one to get Afridi caught by AB de Villiers after he made a quick 51.
Pakistan skipper Younis Khan called right and decided to bat first against South Africa in the first ICC World T20 semi-final at Trent Bridge.
South Africa have reinvented themselves as a T20 team for all seasons and insist their reputation as ‘chokers’ is history.
South Africa again fail to make it to the title-clash as they went down to Pakistan by just seven runs in the ICC World T20 semi-final.
Just when Jacques Kallis was looking set to see South Africa to safety, Saeed Ajmal struck to cut short the Protean’s brilliant innings.
Shoaib Malik made no mistake in catching Jacques Kallis off Saeed Ajmal to send the South African packing.
Earlier, Afridi disturbed AB de Villiers stumps with ease after the Pakistan all-rounder dismissed Herschelle Gibbs in his earlier over.
Gibbs had added just five runs to SA board when Afridi showed him the way back.
After Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis started South Africa’s 150-run chase against Pakistan on a cautious note, Mohammad Aamer caught Smith off his own bowling to scalp up the first Protean wicket.
After JP Duminy got the big one for South Africa in Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, and RE van der Merwe sent Shoaib Malik packing, skipper Younis Khan and Abdul Razzaq held it out till the end to post 149/4.
Malik contributed 34 to his side’s cause before Johan Botha caught him off Van der Merwe.
South Africa’s Wayne Parnell dealt Pakistan the first blow as he accounted for Shahzaib Hasan. Dale Steyn followed with Kamran Akmal.
Hasan was yet to put a mark against his name when Wayne Parnell lured him to set up a brilliant catch for RE van der Merwe.
Akmal was, meanwhile, looking in good stead and hitting quite a few big ones. But just after he hit Dale Steyn for a six the Protean got his revenge by getting him caught by Albie Morkel on the very next ball.
Shahid Afridi, meanwhile, was looking in a demolition mode. The Pakistan dasher was hitting the Protean attack all round the ground.
JP Duminy bowled a slower one to get Afridi caught by AB de Villiers after he made a quick 51.
Pakistan skipper Younis Khan called right and decided to bat first against South Africa in the first ICC World T20 semi-final at Trent Bridge.
South Africa have reinvented themselves as a T20 team for all seasons and insist their reputation as ‘chokers’ is history.
Kerala Festival Calenders
Festivals | Dates |
Parthasarathy Temple Adoor, Pathanamthitta | Feb 17 |
Kodimoottil Bhagavathi Temple, Parippally, Kollam | Mar 6 |
Arattupuzha Pooram Arattupuzha Thrissur | Mar 24 |
Thrissur Pooram Vadakkumnatha Temple Thrissur | Apr 29 |
Uthralikkavu Pooram Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple Vadakkancherry, Thrissur | Mar 1 |
Chinakkathoor Pooram Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple Palappuram, Palakkad | Feb 24 |
Pariyanampatta Pooram Pariyanampatta Bhagavathy Temple Kattukulam, Palakkad | Feb 19 |
Boat Race | |
Aranmula Boat Race Aranmula, Pathanamthitta | Sep 1 |
Nehru Trophy Boat Race | Aug 14 |
Punnamada Back water Alappuzha | |
Champakulam Boat Race Champakulam Alappuzha | Jul 02 |
Payippad Boat Race Payippad | Aug 30 |
Near Harippad Alappuzha District | |
Patayani | |
Nelemperoor Patayani Pallibhagavathy Temple Neleemperoor, Kottayam | Sep 14 |
Kadammanitta Patayani Bhagavathy Temple Kadamanitta Pathanamthitta | Apr 14-21 |
Othara Padayani Sree Puthukkulangara Bhagavathy Temple Othara, Chenganoor Pathanamthitta | Mar 19 |
Theyyam | |
Kanathoor Nalvar Bhoothasthanam Kanathoor Kasaragod | Dec 28 - Jan 1 |
Perumthitta Tharavad Kottamkuzhy Kasaragod | Dec 6-15 |
Kuttikkol Thampuratty Bhagavathy Temple Kuttikol Kasaragod | Feb23-26 |
Onam Festival | Aug 28 |
Athachamayam Thrippunithara Ernakulam | Aug 20 |
Kalppathy Ratholsavom Kalppathy, Palakkad | Nov 13,14,15 |
Nenmara Vallangi Vela Nellikulangara Bhagavathy Temple Nenmara, Palakkad | Apr 3 |
Pulikali Swaraj Road Thrissur | Aug 30 |
Kettukazhcha Malanada Temple Pooruvazhi, Adoor Pathanamthitta | Mar 25 |
Machattu Mamankom Machattu Thiruvanikkavu Temple Vadakkanchery Thrissur | Feb 22 |
Thyppooyam Sree Maheswara Temple Koorkancheri, Thrissur | Jan 25 |
Bharani Festival Chettikulangara Bhagavathi Temple Chettikulangara Alappuzha | Mar 4 |
Bharani Festival Bhagawathy Temple Kodungalloor Eranakulam | Apr 11 |
Vaikathshtami Mahadeva Temple Vaikom, Kottayam | Nov 19 |
Thirunakkara Festival Mahadeva Temple Thirunakkara Kottayam | Mar 15-24 |
Thaipooya Mahotsavam Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Harippad Alappuzha | Jan 25 |
Aattuvela Elankavu Temple Vadayar Vaikom Kottayam | Apr 10 |
Feasts | |
Manarkadu St. Mary’s Church Manarkad Kottayam | Sep 1-8 |
Perumala St. Peters & St. Pauls Orthodox Church Perumala Thiruvalla Pathanamthitta | Nov 2 |
Arthunkal St. Andrews Forano Church Arthunkal Alappuzha | Jan 20 |
Edathua St. George Church Edathua Alappuzha | Apr 27 - May 5 |
Koratty Muthy’s Feast St. Mary’s Forana Church Koratty, Thrissur | Oct 17 |
Chandanakkudam | |
Pattambi Mosque Palakkad | Feb 1 |
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Pre-admission event in Kochi today
KOCHI: “Looking Ahead: A Counselling Session,” the pre-admission guidance programme being organised by The Hindu-EducationPlus for the benefit of those seeking entry to courses in various professional streams, will commence at A. J. Hall, Kaloor at 9.30 a.m. on Friday.
Spot registration
Spot registration is possible at the venue from 8.30 a.m. and can be made use of by those who have not so far registered themselves for the event.
Those who have sought provisional registration by e-mail should also arrive at the venue around 8.30 a.m. and complete the registration formalities.
Parents accompanying their wards can attend the programme, but priority will be given to students as far as the seating arrangements are concerned.
All those attending the event are requested to occupy their seats by 9.20 a.m.
Panel of experts
A panel of eminent experts in different fields will make a series of presentations at the programme.
Joint Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, K. Reghunadhan Pillai, will make a presentation on the admission process for professional courses in Kerala.
Noted education expert B. S. Warrier will present an overview of various courses and also dwell on the key points to be borne in mind while making choices related to courses and institutions. Nikhil Indrasenan, national head - channel and academy, Ma Foi, will handle a session on the employment scene. Ma Foi is a leading human resource consulting company in the country.
Handbook
A handbook providing a detailed overview of the various courses in the different professional streams will be provided free to each participant.
The State Bank of Tranvancore is the presenting sponsor of the event and overseas education consultants EDEX International, Kochi, the associate sponsor. Club FM is the radio partner.
Spot registration
Spot registration is possible at the venue from 8.30 a.m. and can be made use of by those who have not so far registered themselves for the event.
Those who have sought provisional registration by e-mail should also arrive at the venue around 8.30 a.m. and complete the registration formalities.
Parents accompanying their wards can attend the programme, but priority will be given to students as far as the seating arrangements are concerned.
All those attending the event are requested to occupy their seats by 9.20 a.m.
Panel of experts
A panel of eminent experts in different fields will make a series of presentations at the programme.
Joint Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, K. Reghunadhan Pillai, will make a presentation on the admission process for professional courses in Kerala.
Noted education expert B. S. Warrier will present an overview of various courses and also dwell on the key points to be borne in mind while making choices related to courses and institutions. Nikhil Indrasenan, national head - channel and academy, Ma Foi, will handle a session on the employment scene. Ma Foi is a leading human resource consulting company in the country.
Handbook
A handbook providing a detailed overview of the various courses in the different professional streams will be provided free to each participant.
The State Bank of Tranvancore is the presenting sponsor of the event and overseas education consultants EDEX International, Kochi, the associate sponsor. Club FM is the radio partner.
Price rise forces hotels to hike food prices
Thiruvananthapuram, Friday 19 June 2009: This bit on inflation you would find tough to digest. Unable to hold on to the price line amid escalating costs, many medium-to-large restaurants plan to make a price hike.
Sales at restaurants and hotels have dipped by 10-15 % since inflation started to gallop. Now, with the proposed menu card rate hike, your family outings to restaurants will become more expensive. This may dissuade consumers considering that household expenditures are already bursting at the seams.
Kerala State Hotel and Restaurant Association state president G Sudheer kumar said: “Rising inflation has put fear in people’s minds. They are curtailing expenses on restaurants and hotels. While this has resulted in lower sales, the industry is also grappling with rising costs. Since quality cannot be compromised upon, the industry is looking at a rate hike.”
Sales at restaurants and hotels have dipped by 10-15 % since inflation started to gallop. Now, with the proposed menu card rate hike, your family outings to restaurants will become more expensive. This may dissuade consumers considering that household expenditures are already bursting at the seams.
Kerala State Hotel and Restaurant Association state president G Sudheer kumar said: “Rising inflation has put fear in people’s minds. They are curtailing expenses on restaurants and hotels. While this has resulted in lower sales, the industry is also grappling with rising costs. Since quality cannot be compromised upon, the industry is looking at a rate hike.”
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Toonz Animation India ties up with Ireland firm
After the success of the popular Freefonix animation series produced for BBC Toonz Animation India and Ireland's Telegael group to finance tied up to finance, develop and co-produce animation programmes for global distribution.
Toonz Animation India is part of the Geneva-based international business conglomerate Comcraft Group. Founded in 1999, Toonz's client list includes the biggest names in media and entertainment like Marvel, Hallmark, Paramount, Disney, BBC and Cartoon Network.
Toonz Animation India works from Technopark Thiruvananthapuram.The commpany employs around 500 professional.
Toonz Animation India is part of the Geneva-based international business conglomerate Comcraft Group. Founded in 1999, Toonz's client list includes the biggest names in media and entertainment like Marvel, Hallmark, Paramount, Disney, BBC and Cartoon Network.
Toonz Animation India works from Technopark Thiruvananthapuram.The commpany employs around 500 professional.
Abhaya case:CBI fails to submit chargesheet
Thiruvananthapuram, Friday 19 June 2009: Even after arresting two priests and one nun in connection with the Abhaya case, the CBI has not been able to present the chargesheet. The three had been arrested on grounds that there were clear evidences against them. They were kept in the custody for 42 days.
Although there were laid down rules that an accused should be arrested only after collecting valid evidences against him and the charge sheet should be presented within 90 days from the day of arrest, none of this rule has been followed in this case.
The delay from the part of the CBI to submit a chargesheet validates the allegation that the arrest was done not on evidences but on some other intentions.
The church has cooperated with all kinds of investigation undertaken in this case all these years by various agencies. But still no agency could bring out anything other than mere speculations and the church sees the entire ordeal as plan to tarnish the image of the church in public.
Although there were laid down rules that an accused should be arrested only after collecting valid evidences against him and the charge sheet should be presented within 90 days from the day of arrest, none of this rule has been followed in this case.
The delay from the part of the CBI to submit a chargesheet validates the allegation that the arrest was done not on evidences but on some other intentions.
The church has cooperated with all kinds of investigation undertaken in this case all these years by various agencies. But still no agency could bring out anything other than mere speculations and the church sees the entire ordeal as plan to tarnish the image of the church in public.
‘Pinarayi’s attitude insult to people’
Kottayam, Saturday 6 June 2009: KPCC chief Ramesh Chennithala here today said that the attitude of CPM state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan over the UDF victory, was an insult to the people of the state.
Talking to reporters in the district, he said the LDF suffered a major setback in the polls due to their tie-up with communal parties like the PDP. Instead of seriously evaluating the poll debacle, they are taking it lightly. The CPI (M) should correct their mistakes after taking into account people’s verdict.
Talking to reporters in the district, he said the LDF suffered a major setback in the polls due to their tie-up with communal parties like the PDP. Instead of seriously evaluating the poll debacle, they are taking it lightly. The CPI (M) should correct their mistakes after taking into account people’s verdict.
Two CPI (M) activists arrested in Kannur
Thalassery, Friday 19 June 2009: Two CPI (M) activists were arrested by the investigating officers on burning the bundles of ‘Mathrubhumi’, one of the leading newspaper in the state.
Thalassery Circle Inspector V Preman and his team arrested Dharmadam Kolappayi Veetil Runais (24) and Sujahith (23) a resident of Thalassery Kayath Road CP House on this regard.
It was on last Tuesday early morning the vehicle that brought the paper bundles were blocked by the miscreants and set ablaze around 10,073 dailies and 440 weeklies.
Thalassery Circle Inspector V Preman and his team arrested Dharmadam Kolappayi Veetil Runais (24) and Sujahith (23) a resident of Thalassery Kayath Road CP House on this regard.
It was on last Tuesday early morning the vehicle that brought the paper bundles were blocked by the miscreants and set ablaze around 10,073 dailies and 440 weeklies.
Pinarayi officials conspires says, Chargesheet
New Delhi, Friday, June 19, 2009: Giving a clean chit to Former Electricity Minister G Karthikeyan under UDF Government the CBI in its chargesheet has clearly depicted CPM state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan and two other former government officials for plotting in the multi crore scam.
CBI says, Pinarayi Vijayan used his influence to simplify the official proceedings in connection with the contract flouting the Finance Ministry’s advice and going ahead with the deal.
CBI says, Pinarayi Vijayan used his influence to simplify the official proceedings in connection with the contract flouting the Finance Ministry’s advice and going ahead with the deal.
Vizhinjam port project likely to get delayed further
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 : Mumbai-based Zoom Developers, whose bid for the proposed Rupees 53.48-billion port at Vizhinjam has been rejected, Friday said it would challenge the decision in court.
"The chief minister (V.S. Achuthanandan) and the port minister (M. Vijayakumar) have taken a negative stand towards us all through the past three years. We have no other option but to take the state government to the court again," Zoom chief executive Anil Thampi said.
The company's decision would lead to a protracted legal battle between the state government and the bidder, resulting in a further delay in the implementation of the project, officials said.
The company had approached the Supreme Court earlier this year challenging the state government's decision to award the port contract to the Hyderabad-based Lanco Infrastructure.
Following a Supreme Court directive, the state government April 29 asked the bid evaluation committee to re-assess Zoom's tender for the project.
However, the committee headed by Chief Secretary Neela Gangadharan rejected the bid Thursday, saying it did not fetch the minimum points required to get qualified.
The awarding of the contract to Lanco had run into trouble after the Congress-led opposition alleged that Zoom was deliberately kept out, despite it offering to pay the government Rs.447 crore after 10 years of operations, as compared to Lanco, which offered Rs.115 crore.
The Vizhinjam port project is being developed under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme and will be handed over to the state government after 30 years. It will be built over 150 acres with no displacement of local fishermen, officials said.
With the natural depth at 24 metres, one of the deepest in the world, the port needs no dredging. It will be located close to a busy international shipping
route, and handle 4.1 million containers annually.
"The chief minister (V.S. Achuthanandan) and the port minister (M. Vijayakumar) have taken a negative stand towards us all through the past three years. We have no other option but to take the state government to the court again," Zoom chief executive Anil Thampi said.
The company's decision would lead to a protracted legal battle between the state government and the bidder, resulting in a further delay in the implementation of the project, officials said.
The company had approached the Supreme Court earlier this year challenging the state government's decision to award the port contract to the Hyderabad-based Lanco Infrastructure.
Following a Supreme Court directive, the state government April 29 asked the bid evaluation committee to re-assess Zoom's tender for the project.
However, the committee headed by Chief Secretary Neela Gangadharan rejected the bid Thursday, saying it did not fetch the minimum points required to get qualified.
The awarding of the contract to Lanco had run into trouble after the Congress-led opposition alleged that Zoom was deliberately kept out, despite it offering to pay the government Rs.447 crore after 10 years of operations, as compared to Lanco, which offered Rs.115 crore.
The Vizhinjam port project is being developed under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme and will be handed over to the state government after 30 years. It will be built over 150 acres with no displacement of local fishermen, officials said.
With the natural depth at 24 metres, one of the deepest in the world, the port needs no dredging. It will be located close to a busy international shipping
route, and handle 4.1 million containers annually.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wife hacked to death by husband
Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday 18 June 2009: Suspicion of marital infidelity claimed the life of another woman. An auto driver hacked his wife to death at their home in Vattapara. The woman killed has been identified as Sheeja (36), daughter of Omana and wife of Madhusoodanan Nair. Nair hacked her while she was sleeping this morning.
Though she was taken to the hospital after she suffered serious injuries on her neck, her life could not be saved. The body has been shifted to the hospital mortuary.
Sheeja was working as a sweeper at a private hospital in Nalanchira. Renju and Manikandan are her children.
The Vattappara police have arrested Nair. According to the police, it did not seem like an unplanned act, but rather a pre-meditated murder which he had planned yesterday night and executed this morning.
Though she was taken to the hospital after she suffered serious injuries on her neck, her life could not be saved. The body has been shifted to the hospital mortuary.
Sheeja was working as a sweeper at a private hospital in Nalanchira. Renju and Manikandan are her children.
The Vattappara police have arrested Nair. According to the police, it did not seem like an unplanned act, but rather a pre-meditated murder which he had planned yesterday night and executed this morning.
Steps taken to control price rise:C Divakaran
Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday 18 June 2009: Food and Civil Supplies minister C Divakaran has said that strict measures have been taken to control the rising price. Through 2600 outlets of civil supplies corporation, the essential commodities will be given by reducing the price in maximum. The rice supply from Andhra, which was halted for some period, has been resumed, he said. He said that the government has been conducting a market intervention for Rs 200 crore to control price.
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Wife hacked to death by husband
Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday 18 June 2009: Suspicion of marital infidelity claimed the life of another woman. An auto driver hacked his wife to death at their home in Vattapara. The woman killed has been identified as Sheeja (36), daughter of Omana and wife of Madhusoodanan Nair. Nair hacked her while she was sleeping this morning.
Though she was taken to the hospital after she suffered serious injuries on her neck, her life could not be saved. The body has been shifted to the hospital mortuary.
Sheeja was working as a sweeper at a private hospital in Nalanchira. Renju and Manikandan are her children.
The Vattappara police have arrested Nair. According to the police, it did not seem like an unplanned act, but rather a pre-meditated murder which he had planned yesterday night and executed this morning
Though she was taken to the hospital after she suffered serious injuries on her neck, her life could not be saved. The body has been shifted to the hospital mortuary.
Sheeja was working as a sweeper at a private hospital in Nalanchira. Renju and Manikandan are her children.
The Vattappara police have arrested Nair. According to the police, it did not seem like an unplanned act, but rather a pre-meditated murder which he had planned yesterday night and executed this morning
Robbery in Kasaragod bank;3 crores worth gold looted
Kasaragod, Thursday, June 18, 2009: At least three crores in cash and gold worth six lakhs were looted from North Malabar Bank near Periyayil in Kasaragod today.
The bank, which is situated in the third floor of Periya bazaar, was looted in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Unusual noise from the bank was first noticed by some workers of a nearby hotel.
The workers soon intimated Bekal police but the thieves managed to escape before the police reached. Following investigations the police found a windowpane removed from its place and wardrobe in the strong room completely damaged.
Meanwhile, a fifteen member team led by DYSP haas been authorized for the investigations. IG Tomin Thachankari has also informed that in the wake of bank theft a l security would be stepped up for all banks in the state.
A similar bank robbery at the Chelambra in the Malappuram district of is considered to be one of the biggest and most sensational bank robberies in the crime history of Kerala. In the early hours of 30 December 2007. the robbers made a hole in the floor of the South Malabar Gramin Bank and got away with 80 kilograms of gold and 2,500,000, rupees a total value of 80 million Indian Rupees.
The bank, which is situated in the third floor of Periya bazaar, was looted in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Unusual noise from the bank was first noticed by some workers of a nearby hotel.
The workers soon intimated Bekal police but the thieves managed to escape before the police reached. Following investigations the police found a windowpane removed from its place and wardrobe in the strong room completely damaged.
Meanwhile, a fifteen member team led by DYSP haas been authorized for the investigations. IG Tomin Thachankari has also informed that in the wake of bank theft a l security would be stepped up for all banks in the state.
A similar bank robbery at the Chelambra in the Malappuram district of is considered to be one of the biggest and most sensational bank robberies in the crime history of Kerala. In the early hours of 30 December 2007. the robbers made a hole in the floor of the South Malabar Gramin Bank and got away with 80 kilograms of gold and 2,500,000, rupees a total value of 80 million Indian Rupees.
Lavalin case: CBI files chargesheet against Vijayan
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed a chargesheet against Communist Party of India - Marxist Kerala [Images] Secretary Pinarayi Vijayan in a graft case.
After receiving Governor R S Gavai's sanction four days ago to prosecute 69-year-old Vijayan, overruling the state cabinet recommendation, the CBI filed the 11-page chargesheet in a special court in Kochi, naming Vijayan and eight others as accused in the case.
Vijayan, the first CPI-M [Images] politburo member to face prosecution for alleged corruption, has been charged under Indian Penal Code sections 120 B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating) and section 13 (1) and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act in the case, regarding award of contracts to Canadian company SNC-Lavalin for renovating three hydro power projects in 1998 when he was the power minister in the E K Nayanar [Images] government.
The 11-year-old politically sensitive case relates to alleged corruption, with regard to award of consultancy and renovation contracts of Panniyar, Shengulam and Pallivasai hydel projects, allegedly causing a loss of about Rs 374.5 crore to the state exchequer.
The agency submitted over 300 documents in four steel trunks to the CBI Special Court in Ernakulam. According to the CBI, Vijayan, during his tenure as power minister from 1996 to 1998, allegedly colluded with others and joined a criminal conspiracy to favour SNC Lavalin by awarding contracts for renovation of the projects.
Besides Vijayan, the other accused listed in the 11-page chargesheet included K Mohanachandran, former principal secretary (Power) and former chairman of the Kerala State Electricity Board, K G Rajashekharan Nair, former member (accounts), R Sivadas, M Kasthuri Ranga Iyer, P Sidharata Menon, former KSEB Chairman, Klaus Trindel, senior vice president of SNC Lavalin, A Francis, former joint secretary (Power) and the firm SNC Lavalin.
Over 300 documents in four steel trunks have been submitted to the court by the CBI. On January 21, the CBI had sought permission from the Kerala High court to arraign Pinarayi Vijayan as an accused in the case.
The investigating agency had also sought permission from the Governor to prosecute the former minister. The chargesheet has been filed hardly four days after receiving the Governor's sanction.
After receiving Governor R S Gavai's sanction four days ago to prosecute 69-year-old Vijayan, overruling the state cabinet recommendation, the CBI filed the 11-page chargesheet in a special court in Kochi, naming Vijayan and eight others as accused in the case.
Vijayan, the first CPI-M [Images] politburo member to face prosecution for alleged corruption, has been charged under Indian Penal Code sections 120 B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating) and section 13 (1) and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act in the case, regarding award of contracts to Canadian company SNC-Lavalin for renovating three hydro power projects in 1998 when he was the power minister in the E K Nayanar [Images] government.
The 11-year-old politically sensitive case relates to alleged corruption, with regard to award of consultancy and renovation contracts of Panniyar, Shengulam and Pallivasai hydel projects, allegedly causing a loss of about Rs 374.5 crore to the state exchequer.
The agency submitted over 300 documents in four steel trunks to the CBI Special Court in Ernakulam. According to the CBI, Vijayan, during his tenure as power minister from 1996 to 1998, allegedly colluded with others and joined a criminal conspiracy to favour SNC Lavalin by awarding contracts for renovation of the projects.
Besides Vijayan, the other accused listed in the 11-page chargesheet included K Mohanachandran, former principal secretary (Power) and former chairman of the Kerala State Electricity Board, K G Rajashekharan Nair, former member (accounts), R Sivadas, M Kasthuri Ranga Iyer, P Sidharata Menon, former KSEB Chairman, Klaus Trindel, senior vice president of SNC Lavalin, A Francis, former joint secretary (Power) and the firm SNC Lavalin.
Over 300 documents in four steel trunks have been submitted to the court by the CBI. On January 21, the CBI had sought permission from the Kerala High court to arraign Pinarayi Vijayan as an accused in the case.
The investigating agency had also sought permission from the Governor to prosecute the former minister. The chargesheet has been filed hardly four days after receiving the Governor's sanction.
Indian cricket fans must learn to lose: Tendulkar
Chennai: The country’s cricket-crazy fans are putting more pressure on the team with their emotional reaction to defeat and need to get behind the players in tough times, said batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
Surprise winners of the Twenty20 World Cup two years ago, India were installed as one of the favourites to repeat the triumph this time but a three-run loss to England consigned them to a second straight Super Eights defeat, leaving them with no chance of reaching the semis.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bore the brunt of fan anger and security at his home in Ranchi had to be beefed up after scores of fans burnt his effigy, shouted slogans and accused him of underestimating England in a must-win game. India went on to lose three Super Eights games in a row and were dumped out of the tournament on Sunday.
"I feel there is very high emotion among the people when they react. But do these reactions help us to play better? Not really," Tendulkar was quoted as telling an English news channel..
"These actually put more pressure on the players. We have got to be mature and be with the team," he was quoted as telling an English news channel.
"No one can change the past but always can learn from it and do better in future. I think we should react to the success and failures with lot of responsibility and balance. If we do that it becomes easier for everyone.
"I am also disappointed along with the nation. I am sure that the guys planned and tried well, but things sometimes don't click," added Tendulkar, who does not play in Twenty20 internationals.
Surprise winners of the Twenty20 World Cup two years ago, India were installed as one of the favourites to repeat the triumph this time but a three-run loss to England consigned them to a second straight Super Eights defeat, leaving them with no chance of reaching the semis.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bore the brunt of fan anger and security at his home in Ranchi had to be beefed up after scores of fans burnt his effigy, shouted slogans and accused him of underestimating England in a must-win game. India went on to lose three Super Eights games in a row and were dumped out of the tournament on Sunday.
"I feel there is very high emotion among the people when they react. But do these reactions help us to play better? Not really," Tendulkar was quoted as telling an English news channel..
"These actually put more pressure on the players. We have got to be mature and be with the team," he was quoted as telling an English news channel.
"No one can change the past but always can learn from it and do better in future. I think we should react to the success and failures with lot of responsibility and balance. If we do that it becomes easier for everyone.
"I am also disappointed along with the nation. I am sure that the guys planned and tried well, but things sometimes don't click," added Tendulkar, who does not play in Twenty20 internationals.
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Kerala's IT Dreams shattered! Smart city Kochi project has died.
So thats it.Kerala again proved that it is as an investor-hostile state and the educated youths of Kerala can again start moving outside Kerala or other countries in search of jobs.
The proposed Smart City was expected to generate direct employment for 80,000 people and provide indirect employment to another 20,000 people.
The 'red tape' development style of Kerala has made the Dubai based Smart City to exit the Kerala project.They insisted on 12 per cent of the land would be given for free for the project. The government could not take a positive step towards that demand and the results was as expected.
V S Achuthanandan had laid the foundation stone of the Smart City project on November 16, 2007.This project would have changed the face of Kerala and aspirations of millions of Malayalis working abroad.Because of the lack sufficient opportunities in Kerala Majority of techies moved to Bangalore or elsewhere.The small companies of Trivandrum Technopark failed to attract techies in terms of Salary and access to global companies.
Many of them hoped to comeback to Kerala once the Smart city become a reality.
Kerala proved it again.Kerala and its corrupt and ant-development political setup again thrashed the dreams of thousands of NRKs as well as the students studying across the engineering colleges of Kerala.
The politicians and their Godfathers in Kerala need trade unions to spread it's wings in software companies thus making the companies to think twice before doing investments in Kerala.
The proposed Smart City was expected to generate direct employment for 80,000 people and provide indirect employment to another 20,000 people.
The 'red tape' development style of Kerala has made the Dubai based Smart City to exit the Kerala project.They insisted on 12 per cent of the land would be given for free for the project. The government could not take a positive step towards that demand and the results was as expected.
V S Achuthanandan had laid the foundation stone of the Smart City project on November 16, 2007.This project would have changed the face of Kerala and aspirations of millions of Malayalis working abroad.Because of the lack sufficient opportunities in Kerala Majority of techies moved to Bangalore or elsewhere.The small companies of Trivandrum Technopark failed to attract techies in terms of Salary and access to global companies.
Many of them hoped to comeback to Kerala once the Smart city become a reality.
Kerala proved it again.Kerala and its corrupt and ant-development political setup again thrashed the dreams of thousands of NRKs as well as the students studying across the engineering colleges of Kerala.
The politicians and their Godfathers in Kerala need trade unions to spread it's wings in software companies thus making the companies to think twice before doing investments in Kerala.
Kochi to get new cricket stadium
The cricket lovers of Kochi can enjoy!.Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Kochi.
The stadium is expected to come up in three years. The KCA has acquired 23 acres of land at Edakochi along the Vembanad lake, where the stadium is coming up.
According to KCA the proposed stadium will be designed along the lines of some of the famous venues across the world.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which already has hosted many one-day internationals and the city will have another international stadium soon.
The Kerala cricketer Sreesanth is struggling to get a place in the Indian team,one day,twenty 20 or test matches.But at least Malayali's can expect one international quality cricket stadium in Kochi.
The stadium is expected to come up in three years. The KCA has acquired 23 acres of land at Edakochi along the Vembanad lake, where the stadium is coming up.
According to KCA the proposed stadium will be designed along the lines of some of the famous venues across the world.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which already has hosted many one-day internationals and the city will have another international stadium soon.
The Kerala cricketer Sreesanth is struggling to get a place in the Indian team,one day,twenty 20 or test matches.But at least Malayali's can expect one international quality cricket stadium in Kochi.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Innocent re-elected president of Malayalam film body
Kochi June 16 : The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) has unanimously elected comedy artiste Innocent as its president for the fourth time in a row.
Innocent said that he wanted to step down, but had to accept the post for the fourth time because everyone wanted him to continue.
Even though the Malayalam film industry is passing through difficult times with lesser number of films being produced, the body of film artistes is united as ever before and the actor is very happy.
"One thing why I am very happy is that I always wanted that in a body like ours there should be no elections because it could lead to unpleasant situations. We don't need a ruling and an opposition front among ourselves. This shows that we are united and we have no issues at all," said Innocent.
Innocent has been the president of AMMA since 2000 and at an executive meeting held here Monday night, there were no issues when his name was cleared unanimously.
Apart from Innocent, 16 other artistes were also elected unanimously to the executive committee. The two vice presidents are two time opposition legislator K.B. Ganesh Kumar and Mukesh.
Veteran superstar Mohanlal is the general secretary, while Edavela Babu is the secretary and Jagadish is the treasurer.
Superstar Mammooty and actor Dileep also found places in the committee.
The official announcement would be made here Thursday and the new committee will take charge at the 15th annual general body meeting to be held here June 25.
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Innocent said that he wanted to step down, but had to accept the post for the fourth time because everyone wanted him to continue.
Even though the Malayalam film industry is passing through difficult times with lesser number of films being produced, the body of film artistes is united as ever before and the actor is very happy.
"One thing why I am very happy is that I always wanted that in a body like ours there should be no elections because it could lead to unpleasant situations. We don't need a ruling and an opposition front among ourselves. This shows that we are united and we have no issues at all," said Innocent.
Innocent has been the president of AMMA since 2000 and at an executive meeting held here Monday night, there were no issues when his name was cleared unanimously.
Apart from Innocent, 16 other artistes were also elected unanimously to the executive committee. The two vice presidents are two time opposition legislator K.B. Ganesh Kumar and Mukesh.
Veteran superstar Mohanlal is the general secretary, while Edavela Babu is the secretary and Jagadish is the treasurer.
Superstar Mammooty and actor Dileep also found places in the committee.
The official announcement would be made here Thursday and the new committee will take charge at the 15th annual general body meeting to be held here June 25.
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Minister Sreemathy’s son receives death threat
THRISSUR, Kerala: The Guruvayur police started an investigation on the death threat received by Minister P K Sreemathy’s son.
Minister’s son Sudheer received an anonymous call stating that if ransom is not paid all his financial dealings will be exposed. The caller also threatened to kill him.
The Guruvayur police registered a case as per the complaint received by post. On preliminary investigation it has been noticed that the call was made from Guruvayur.
Sub inspector Surendran is investigating the case. The police are taking all efforts to trace the caller.
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Minister’s son Sudheer received an anonymous call stating that if ransom is not paid all his financial dealings will be exposed. The caller also threatened to kill him.
The Guruvayur police registered a case as per the complaint received by post. On preliminary investigation it has been noticed that the call was made from Guruvayur.
Sub inspector Surendran is investigating the case. The police are taking all efforts to trace the caller.
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