Category Archives: Power and Utilities

76 Lakh Litres Capacity Watertank in Attukal Commisioned

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Kerala Water Authority jointly constructed a watertank capable of storing 76 lakh litres of water in Attukal Thiruvananthapuram. It was completed in three years time. Watersupply from the tank has started immediately in connection with the on going Pongala … Continue reading

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Napier Museum Shines in LED !

Wow !!! The Napier Museum & its surroundings starts shining in LED lights.The LED lights are installed under the “Go Green” Project’s Phase I.It is expected to complete the 1st Phase by March 2012.In Phase II, it is planned to … Continue reading

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Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd to Finalise Master Plan by June

A workshop, involving stakeholders, will be held at Thiruvananthapuram in January ahead of finalising the master plan for the Vizhinjam seaport project. Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), the State Government company in charge of the multi-crore project, plans to finalise … Continue reading

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The Man Behind the Invention of E-Toilets

With the introduction of E-toilets or Electronic toilets  in Thiruvananthapuram city ‘for the first time in India’ there have been a significant positive changes in the public comfort stations  hygiene issues. This article introduces the person who designed and implemented the E-toilets; … Continue reading

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Koodankulam is Safe : Dr.P.P Chandrachoodan

Article Sourced from “Mathrubhumi Nagaram” dated 29.11.2011

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Modernised Sewage Farm Coming up at Muttathara,Thiruvananthapuram

The modernisation work for the sewage farm and plant at Muttathara will be completed by March 2012.This modernisation work is being done by the aid of Asian Development Bank (ADB). News Sourced from “City Kaumudi” dated 10.11.2011

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RDF Plant to be Installed in the City for Solid Waste Treatment

Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP) invited national competitive bids for installing Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant in Thiruvananthapuram City for treatment of quickly non degradable solid wastes.This plant will be installed under the aid of Central Govt. aid.The location … Continue reading

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Delay of Projects under JnNURM

 The projects to be executed mainly by Kerala Water Authority (KWA) under JnNURM is getting delayed due to the disputes between the project consultants,contrators and the officials.Only Rs. 42 crores were spent to execute the works out of the Rs.87 … Continue reading

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WiMAX Services by BSNL in Thiruvananthapuram

What is WiMAX? WiMAX is an IP based, wireless broadband access technology that provides performance similar to 802.11/Wi-Fi networks with the coverage and QOS (quality of service) of cellular networks. WiMAX is also an acronym meaning “Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave … Continue reading

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2nd Shipyard in Kerala : Will Vizhinjam have a Double Bonanza?

Article Sourced from “Mathrubhumi Nagaram” dated 13.10.2011

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