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Vizhinjam Port: Talks held with Welspun to Reduce ‘Grant’ Amount

Posted on 17/04/2012 by

The negotiation panel appointed by the State Government on Monday asked Welspun Infratech Limited to reduce the ‘grant component’ for the Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Port project. Welspun’s current demand is for a grant of Rs 479.54 crore, spread over … Continue reading →

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Vizhinjam Port: Yesudas Seeks Support from Syro Malabar Sabha

Posted on 04/04/2012 by

One of India’s all-time great vocalist Dr.K.J Yesudas visits Senior Arch Bishop Cardinal Mar George Alancherry to seek blessings and  support from the Syro Malabar Congregation. The Cardinal offered all support from his Congregation and requested Dr Yesudas, to meet … Continue reading →

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Vizhinjam Port: Bid Negotiation Committee Constituted

Posted on 29/03/2012 by

The State Govt. moved one step ahead in the proposed International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vizhinjam by constituting a bid negotiation committee. This four member committee will negotiate with the Welspun-Leighton Consortium for the bid offer.Meantime, infrastructure improvements are moving … Continue reading →

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Vizhinjam Port: Construction of Road in Progress at Good Pace

Posted on 19/02/2012 by

The work on construction of roads  connecting the proposed Vizhinjam Port project area is going on in full swing. The road to the proposed site is staring from Vizhinjam – Poovar road and it directs to the planned main entrance … Continue reading →

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Vizhinjam Port:Master Plan Will be Completed by the End of February

Posted on 12/02/2012 by

A two-day workshop organised by the Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited as part of formulating a master plan for the Vizhinjam International Terminal project concluded in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Officials of various Departments and institutions and other stakeholders participated in the … Continue reading →

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Welspun Ready to Invest Rs 1100 crores for Vizhinjam Port

Posted on 07/02/2012 by

The consortium led by Welspun group includes Welspun Infratech, Welspun Corp (India) and Leighton Contractors has quoted a figure of Rs 1100 crore for the proposed Vizhinjam port project. ”The bidders have requested for a grant of 479.54 crore spread over 16 years. … Continue reading →

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Welspun Group’s bid for Vizhinjam Port to be Opened on Monday

Posted on 04/02/2012 by

The Kerala state government will open the bid submitted by the consortium led by Welspun group on Monday to decide the operator for the country’s deepest port, when operational. “The bids will be opened on Monday and the International Finance … Continue reading →

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Vizhinjam Port: Welspun Consortium’s Bid to be Examined

Posted on 02/02/2012 by

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said Welspun consortium, one of the last two remaining bidders for the proposed Vizhinjam International Container Terminal, has been given the security clearance for the project. The information was provided to the state government … Continue reading →

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Master Plan for Vizhinjam Seaport Project in Final Stages

Posted on 30/01/2012 by

A workshop will be held at Thiruvananthapuram on February 7th and 8th  to finalise the master plan of the proposed Vizhinjam Container Transshipment Terminal. Railways, National Highway Authority of India, Kerala State Electricity Board, Port authority, Planning Board, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Engineering Department officials, Ministry … Continue reading →

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Snaps of Vizhinjam Harbour and its Surroundings

Posted on 21/01/2012 by

Vizhinjam Harbour is a historic location in south Thiruvananthapuram close to the charming tourist destination Kovalam. Vizhinjam was the centre of the region’s commercial activity and its reputation as a major port in the east reached all edges of the world. … Continue reading →

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