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Trivandrum Trip Advisor: Mankayam Falls

Over at the Trivandrum FB page, Divya Dinesh has given some nice insights into leisure spots around Trivandrum and here is one such article.  Particularly of interest for families with kids. Disclaimer: This article is purely advisory in nature and … Continue reading

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Trivandrum Trip Advisor: Kovalam Lighthouse

Over at the Trivandrum FB page, Divya Dinesh has given some nice insights into leisure spots around Trivandrum and thus gave us this idea of user-contributed articles on such spots, which focus more on what to plan for, so we … 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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Central Fund for Kovalam Roads

The Union government has selected Kovalam, along with 12 other places, for a major road improvement project aimed at enhancing connectivity near tourist destinations. The decision was taken at a meeting convened by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and … Continue reading

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Vizhinjam Port: Construction of Road in Progress at Good Pace

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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A Golden Goose Vs Two White Elephants

If you have wondered why Kerala’s biggest and most important infrastructure project, the Rs 8000 Crore Vizhinjam deep water port, continues even after the completion of its bid process when the Government desperately tries to proceed even without bothering to … Continue reading

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Capital City Development Forum (CCDF) Expressed Protest Over Neglection

The Capital City Development Forum (CCDF) expressed protest over neglecting the capital district in the UDF Government’s 100- day action programme and one-year action programme. CCDF chairman and former minister M Vijayakumar told a news conference here on Saturday that … Continue reading

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Road Infrastructure Development for Vizhinjam International Seaport Project

The road from Kovalam to Kaliyikkavila via Mukkola,Poovar is being developed by Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) is in final stages.This road is mainly meant for the movement of construction vehicles for the Vizhinjam International Seaport Project, since the widening … 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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Second Shipyard in Kerala : Vizhinjam Tops in the Priority List

The Cochin Shipyard Ltd. informed the State Govt. that Vizhinjam is the 1st priority to construct the second shipyard of Kerala.Poovar is also in the priority list. Private Investment will also considered in the 1500 Crore Shipyard Project. News Sourced … Continue reading

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