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

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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A Mass Transportation Review of the Trivandrum Metro Region

As Trivandrum witnesses unprecedented growth and investments of over $4 Billion are underway in transportation infrastructure in and around the city, it is high time to ask whether we have a metropolitan transportation strategy for Kerala’s Capital? Issues, opportunities and … Continue reading

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Vizhinjam Port: Yesudas Seeks Support from Syro Malabar Sabha

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

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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State Budget 2012-2013: What is in it for Thiruvananthapuram?

Finance Minister Shri.K.M Mani presented the State’s Budget for the next fiscal year 2012-2013. What are the impacts for Thiruvananthapuram from this year’s budget? Following are some excerpts related to Thiruvananthapuram from the “Budget 2012-2013″. Note: Based on past history, … Continue reading

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Central Government Nod for Widening of Trivandrum Bypass

After a deadlock lasting decades, the Public Works Department (PWD) has got the sanction from the Union Government for acquiring the land needed for the development of the National Highway (NH) Bypass connecting Kazhakkoottam in Thiruvananthapuram to Tamil Nadu. The NH … Continue reading

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Vizhinjam Port:Work for Access Road Progressing

Construction of the access road leading to the proposed Vizhinjam International Seaport is going on in good pace. The road starts from Mulloor Junction has a distance of 600m and width of 15m. According to Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) … Continue reading

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“Slum Free Thiruvananthapuram”: Project May Start This Month Itself !

Thiruvananthapuram will be called as “Slum Free Thiruvananthapuram”  soon; as 161 colonies in Thiruvananthapuram will get massive face lift. Government has decided to implement the project “Slum Free Thiruvananthapuram” as a part of Central Government’s Rajiv Gandhi Avas Yojana. Mathipuram … Continue reading

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Cabinet to Decide on Vizhinjam bid this Week

The Kerala Cabinet is scheduled to take decision on the bid submitted by the Welspun-Leighton consortium for the operation of the Vizhinjam deep water port and container transshipment terminal.While the consortium has asked for a Rs 480 Crore operations grant … Continue reading

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Here Comes the “Knight Rider” Sanju V Samson from Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Cricket’s young talent Sanju V Samson from Thiruvananthapuram has signed the agreement with Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata Knight Riders acquired this wicket keeper cum batsman at a base price of Rs.10 lakhs. … Continue reading

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