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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Attukal Pongala 2012 Begins

Trivandrum, 28 February 2012: The annual Pongala festival of the renowned Attukal Bhagavathy temple at Attukal, Trivandrum began today with the 'Kappukettu' ritual. The festival will continue for the next ten days and will conclude with the Pongala on March 7, 2012. Around 35 lakh women are expected to take part in the Pongala festival.
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Kerala University Youth Festival 2012


 Trivandrum, 28 February 2012: Kerala University Youth Festival, the largest youth festival of Asia will be held at Kollam from February 29th to March 4th, 2012.

Around 5000 talented youth from more than 250 colleges affilitated to the University of Kerala will participate in the week long festival . Competitions will be held in 63 cultural events at eight venues which include Sree Narayana College, Sree Narayana Womens College, Fatima Mata National College, Vellapally NatesanShastipoorthi Smaraka College of Nursing, Karmala Rani Training College and TKM Engineering College.



The Youth Festival will be inaugurated on February 29th with a colourful procession and flag hoisting followed by a formal inaugural function by Speaker G. Karthikeyan which will be held at Sree Narayana College (Kakkanadan Nagar).

For detailed schedule visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mytrivandrum
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Bahrain - Trivandrum Daily Flight by Bahrain Air


Trivandrum, 22 February 2011: Bahrain Air will start daily direct flights from Bahrain to Trivandrum from March 15 onwards. The flights with a connection from Saudi Arabia will have the following schedule

Departure from Bahrain 9:25 pm

Arrival at Trivandrum 4:15 am

(source: Arab news)
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Kerala PWD to launch e-payment, e-tender & e-notification


Trivandrum, 22 February 2011: The Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) will launch e-payment facility next month. With this facility, the PWD will be able to settle the pay to the contractors using online methods like RTGS.The department also plans to launch an e-tender facility, e-procurement, e-notification etc

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Five New Roads in Trivandrum City


New Delhi, 22 February 2011: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the work related to the second phase of the City Road Improvement Project (CRIP) at Trivandrum. The city will get five new roads at a stretch of 9.5 kms which includes  2-km Kowdiar-Peroorkada stretch; 2.75-km RR Lamp-Statue-Overbridge-Pazhavangadi stretch; 1.46-km Attakulangara-Sreevarahom-Enchakkal stretch; 2.7-km Museum Junction-Bakery-Panavila-Model School junction stretch; and the 600-m new alignment at Shanghumughom, reports The Hindu.



14 km road in the city has been earlier developed under Phase I of CRIP. The Trivandrum Road Development Company which builds the road will now enter the third phase of the project soon.
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Thikkurissi film festival 2012 at Trivandrum


Trivandrum, 21 February 2012: The Thikkurissi film festival  organized
by Thikkurissi Foundation will be held from April 25-30. 2012 at
Kalabhavan theatre, Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum.
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Ajith Antony, son of AK Antony to debut in Malayalam Movie Oberoi


Trivandrum, 21 February 2012: Ajith Antony, son of Defence minister AKAntony is all set to debut in a Malayalam film.

 The movie titled Oberoi deals with the story of rivalry between two north Indian families. The movie to be released both in Malayalam and Tamil will start its shooting from August 2012. The film is directed by Aji John and the dialogues is written by
actor Anoop Menon.



Ajith, 22, is the younger son of Antony and a graduate in EnglishLiterature from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.
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Grandson Technologies Veeralam, Attingal.


Trivandrum, 22 February 2012: Wanted Data Processing Executive for Grandson Technologies Private Limited Veeralam, Attingal.

Qualification: Plus two and above, Good typing skills in English, to work on real time cclient  interface

No of vacancies - 10

Walk in interview and test on 23rd and 24th February 2012. visit 0470 2620179 www.gsontech.com

Grandson Technologies Private Limited
Second floor, Indira Towers, ICICI bank building, Veeralam, Trivandrum
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Renovated Senate Hall of Kerala University to open next month


Trivandrum, 22 February 2012: The renovated Senate Hall of the Kerala University will be opened next month after completing the facelift jobs. The hall which is one of the much sought location for cultural and other programmes in the city is renovated under a budget of Rs. 50 lakhs. The hall will feature close circuit televisions, new seats, infrastructure for centralised Air conditioning, improved sound system, etc. The rennovated hall will be opened for the 75th diamond jubilee celebrations of the Kerala University.

The hall which was closed from February 2010 onwards has already spend more than one crore for the facelift.
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Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology requires Professors


Trivandrum, 22 February 2012: Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad requires Professors, Associate Professors,

Assistant Professors, in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical departments

Qualification: Ph.D/M.Tech 15 years of teaching/research experience for Professors, M.Tech with 5 years of teaching experience for Associate Professors, M. Tech for Assistant Professors

Date of Interview 23-25th February 2012.

For more details contact Chief Administrator, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology
Nanthencode Office Phone 0471 2311322

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SUT Royal Hospital, Trivandrum Jobs


Trivandrum, 22 February 2012: SUT Royal Hospital, Trivandrum invites senior nurses with more than 15 years of experience. Walk in interview will be held on Saturday 25th February 2012. Time 12 pm to 1:30 pm

SUT Royal Hospital
Kochulloor, Trivandrum, Kerala
Phone 0471 4177777
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Graduate Trainees HLL Lifecare LImited Recruitment 2012


Trivandrum, 22 February 2012: HLL Lifecare LImited, the public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare requires graduate trainees (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) under Training and Development scheme.

Last date 5/3/2012

For more details visit www.lifecarehll.com

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Lotus Parnasala at Santhigiri Ashram gets LED lighting


Trivandrum, 22 February 2012: The newly installed LED lighting system of the Lotus Parnasala at Santhigiri Ashram on February 22nd will be inaugurated by Kerala CM Oommen Chandy today. Today which marks the day of Poojithapeedam   Samarpana Celebration and  the biannual Kumbhamela will begin with a Pushpanjali at 5am and the flag hoisting at 6 am. It will be followed by Floral Offering at Parnasala, Guru Darshanam and other offerings before the Guru.

The Poojitha Peedam samarpanam Meeting will be inaugurated be Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani and Social Welfare Minister Dr. M.K. Muneer will preside.



The Kumbhamela procession, which will begin by 4 pm, will go round the Spiritual Zone before the kumbhams and deepams will be submitted before Guru at the Lotus Parnasala. Thousands of devotees and well-wishers from all walks of life will congregate at the Ashram for the occasion.

The Biannual Kumbhamela is celebrated on the day on Poojithapeedam Samarpanam Celabration, the day which marks spiritual ascension of the Abhivandya Shishyapoojitha Amritha JnanaThapaswini into the highest plane of spiritual evolution. In 2001, the Shishyapoojitha endured 41 days of severe physical and spiritual ordeals. Every year, these 41 days are observed by the devotees in great austerities and prayers.

Inauguration of LED Lighting System

The newly installed LED Lighting System of Lotus Parnasala will be inaugurated by Chief Minister OOmmen Chandy in a meeting scheduled to begin by 7 pm in the evening.

The Union Minister for State for Civil Supplies Prof. K.V. Thomas will preside. State Rural Development Minister K.C. Joseph, Tourism Minister A.P. Anil Kumar, Minister for Transport V.S. Sivakumar, Excise Minister K. Babu, Agriculture Minister K.P.Mohanan, Members of Parliament A. Sampath, N. Peethambara Kurup, Mayor Adv. K. Chandrika, MLAs, and other dignitaries will also be present.

The LED lighting system will be switched on with the accompaniment of   a fusion music performance by a 40 member team led by Violinist Balabhasker. The worderful light-sound-music show has been directed by renowned film director and sculptor Rajeev Anchal.

The idea of illumination was proposed by eminent cinematographer S. Kumar, and the lighting concepts handled by 3S International, Canada.

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Kerala Best Tourist Destination in India 2012: Outlook Traveller Survey

Trivandrum 18 February 2012: Kerala has been rated as the Best Tourist Destination in India in a surveuy conducted by the leading travel magazine Outlook Traveller.

Kerala was also rated as the second best winter destination, fourth best state for beach destinations etc. This is the second time Kerala has been ranked as the No. 1 state in Tourist Destinations. Kerala's business hub Kochi has been rated as the sixth best city for tourists following Jaipur, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad.



image Keralatourism



The survey was conducted by the Nielsen Company on behalf of the Outlook Traveller magazine.
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"CrossRoads 2012" Mar Baselios College of Engineering And Technology, Nalanchira

Trivandrum, 18 February 1012: Mar Baselios College of Engineering And Technology, Nalanchira, Trivandrum will organise a national level inter-collegiate cultural and technical fest named "CrossRoads 2012".

The festival will be held from 24th to 26th February 2012 at the college campus. (Schedule available at http://crossroadsmbcet.in/pdf/Schedule.pdf)




Crossroads provides a platform for college students to showcase their talents and also provides an arena to compete against the best in the country. It is spread over four days, with a formal inauguration followed by 96 hours of fun-filled hectic competition eventually culminating in a grand finale, the Pro-Show.

The various events to be held at the festival include cultural events like Choreo video, Western orchestra, Street play, Treasure hunt, etc and technical events like Robo war, Robo soccer, Matlab, Intelligent follower etc.

For more information visit http://crossroadsmbcet.in
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Sky Walk in Trivandrum

Trivandrum, 18 February 1012: After Monorail and Podcar, its time to enjoy Sky-Walk in the city. The NATPAC team behind the Monorail to be launched in the city is planning an innovative skywalk at Trivandrum.




The skywalk is an aerial pedestrian pathway which has a protective roof and connects two or more points of a city. In Trivandrum the skywalk will connect the roposed monorail station, KSRTC bus station, central railway station and city bus station at East Fort, reports Indian Express.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Kandamkulathy Vaidyasala's Swasa Care Granules



February 16, 2012: The famous Ayurvedic medicine specialists, Kandamkulthy Vaidyasala, commercialised their new product 'Swasa Care' Granules in market.

Swasa Care granules is the best medicine for chronic Asthma, sneeze, cough and allergy. The ingredients in Swasa care granules is a 60 year old mixture which is given in their old Vaidyasala.

Swasa care granules is available in all leading medical outlets.
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Harthal: All India Trade Union Strike on February 28



Trivandrum, February 16, 2012: The All India level Trade Unions will strike on February 28 against anti-human activities of the UPA government.

All the leading trade unions, including the INTUC (Indian National Trade Union Congress), affiliated to the Congress, and the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh of the Bharatiya Janata Party, besides the Left unions — the CITU (Centre for Indian Trade Unions) and the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) — will participate in the strike.

So the life in Kerala and especially in Trivandrum will standstill on February 28, 2012.


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Mathrubhoomi Film Awards 2012: Mathrubhumi Kalyan Silks Film Awards 2012 - List of Winners


Trivandrum, February 16, 2012: Mathrubhumi publications and Kalyan Silks jointly presenting Mathrubhumi Kalyan Silks Film Awards 2012 has been announced.

The list of winners follows...

Film - Pranayam

Actor - Mohanlal for his performance in Pranayam

Actress - Kavya Madhavan forher perfomance in Gaddhama

Director - Ranjith for Indian Rupee

Script - Bobby Sanjay for Traffic

Supporting Actor - Thilakan, Indian Rupee

Supporting Actress - Jayaprada for Pranayam

Lyrics - ONV for Pranayam

Music - M. Jayachandran for Pranayam

Singer Male - Vijey Yesudas for ee puzhayum from Indian Rupee

Singer Female - KS Chithra for Chengathir from Sneha Veedu

Camera - Santhosh Sivan for Urumi


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Delma Eye Clinic and Opticals Trivandrum

Delma Eye Clinic and Opticals Vasantham Tower, Peroorkada Jn, Trivandrum Showroom inauguration today by VS Sivakumar, Minister for Devasom and , Light to lamp by K Muraleedharan MLA, Eye clinic inauguration by Dr. PK Kannan Branches - Manacaud, Kaniyapuram, General Hospital Junction, Balaramapuram, Kovalam
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Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2012 Online Applications Invited


Trivandrum, 16 February 2012: Union Public Service Commission has invited online application for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2012. Candidates are required to apply Online by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in

The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admission Certificate
three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-
Admission Certificate will be made available in the UPSC website
[www.upsc.gov.in] for downloading by candidates.

 Last date for submitting application is on 5th March 2012

Guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications,
candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter
near gate ‘C’ of its campus in person or over Telephone No. 011-23385271/
011-23381125/011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs and 17.00
hrs.



The Civil Services 2012 Preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 20th May 2012 for the appointment to various government categories including Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service etc.


Exam notification is available at http://upsconline.nic.in/CSP-2012-E.pdf


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Muthoot Fincorp Recruitment 2012 for Customer Service Executives

Trivandrum, 16 February 2012: Muthoot Fincorp, one of the leading financial solutions company in the state invites candidates for the post of Customer Service Executives for its branches at North India.

  Qualification: Post Graduates/Graduates with 0-1 year of experience. Freshers can also apply

 Salary: Attractive salary at market rate
Food and accommodation provided
Transfer to home state after 2 years
Travel reimbursement

 Walk in interview on 17th and 18th February 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm at Muthoot Fincorp Branch Standard House, Ground Floor, Geethanjali Hospital Road, Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Shangri-la Art Gallery Thycaud, Trivandrum - Painting and Photography Course

Trivandrum, February 15, 2012: Shangri-la Art Gallery, Thycaud Trivandrum invites interested students for its painting and photography course. The classes will begin from 18th February 2012. For more details call 944715502
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Dhathri Ayurveda Medical Journal Released

Trivandrum, February 15, 2012: Dhathri Group, a leading Ayurvedic product manufacturer from Kerala has released its Ayurvedic journal titled Dhathri Ayurveda Medical Journal. The Journal which is published on behalf of the Dhathri Ayurveda foundation will be a monthly journal which will feature information about various lifestyle diseases, ayurvedic treatments, health tips and lot more..

The journal was published in the ongoing Global Ayurveda meet held at Trivandrum. The foundation plans to provide a copy of the journal to all ayurveda doctors, medical colleges and hospitals in the state.



About Dhathri Group
The Dhathri Group is a leading consumer products and wellness service provider in the Ayurveda segment in Kerala. Hailing from an ancient tradition of Ayurveda, Dhathri is known for the authenticity of the products and services. Dhathri has created a strong brand presence in the hair care, skin care, general health care, slimming products and wellness services stream.
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Content Developers, Programmers, Designers Jobs in Aptara Technopark

 Trivandrum, February 15, 2012: Aptara  digital publishing solutions having its office at Techopark invites applications from highly skilled and motivated candidates for its new Trivandrum team members.

Aptara is a US-based company founded in 1988 around its unique publishing technical expertise. Our over 5,000 professionals are deployed globally to help content providers create, enrich, publish, monetize, and manage their assets in the digital age.



Positions vailable: lawyers, content developers, instructional designers, programmers, proof readers, copy editors, XML/HTML programmers, and MBA Finance graduates

Apply to: resume.tvm@aptaracorp.com
www.aptaracorp.com
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NORKA Scholarship for children of Non Resident Keralites

Trivandrum, February 15, 2012: Non Residents Kerala Affairs Department (NORKA), is planning to introduce a scholarship programme to children of overseas Malayalees.

In an interview to Manorama Online, the NORKA CEO has said that an amount of Rs. 50 lakh rupees will be alloted for this programme. Around 1000 students who are the children of Non resident Keralites can avail the scholarship. The amount will be provided from the Norka Directors Fund and the recipients will be selected based on the income of the families.



In addition to this NORKA also plans to introduce an insurance scheme for Keralites working in other states outside Kerala. The scheme is planned in association with United India Assurance company.


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Model Finishing School - Invities Application from BE, BTech, MCA, MSc

Trivandrum, February 15, 2012: State Model Finishing School invites application for its course Employability Enhancement Programme.

The course duration : 40 days

Fees: Rs.10,000/-

Eligibility: Graduation in any stream of Engineering. Those who are waiting for the result of final semester are also eligible. Those who are having Masters degree [MCA, MSc Computer Science/IT/Electronics]

Those who are interested can contact the Finishing school directly with fees and other needful certificates and copies on or before February 25, 2012..

For more details contact: 0471-2307733
Web: www.modelfinishingschool.org


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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Ridge Events & Media First Anniversary: Invitation Served in Coconut

Trivandrum, February 14, 2012: Ridge Events and Media which is located in Enjakkal, Trivandrum has been in Limelight due to its different invitation served to its guests for the first anniversary of the organization.

Yes, the invitation has been served and that too in a Coconut. The 'eco-friendly' invitation which is printed in the greeny skin of a Coconut and served in a small coir bag to the guests.

Eco Friendly Invitation of Ridge Events & Media which is printed in Coconut

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Thakaraparambu Flyover: Work begins today

Trivandrum, 14 February 2012: The much awaited Thakaraparambu flyover will be soon a reality. The construction work of the flyover will start from today and is expected to be finished in two years of time. The work is undertaken by Thiruvananthapuram Road Development Company Limited (TRDCL)  is part of the First Intermediate Ring Road, which passes through Vellayambalam Junction, Thycaud, Power House Road, Thakaraparambu, Vazhapalli, Pettah, Kannammoola, Law College, PMG, LMS and Museum Junction.

It will be the second flyover in the city, the Bakery Junction flyover being the first in this project.

Meanwhile the Central theatre road which connects the East Fort junction to Killipalam will be closed in connection with the construction works.
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Like Sree Padmanabha in Facebook: Get Movie Tickets without standing in queue



Trivandrum, 14 February 2012: Sree Padmanabha, the theatre which holds the best movie hall status in the city has launched a new offer to promote its Facebook page. Netizens who join the Facebook page of Sreepadmanabha Theatre will be offered a privilege card which will enable them to get tickets from the theatre whithout standing in the regular queue. The privilege card owners can directly buy a minimum of two tickets from the threatre office for any show.


The offer is available till 15th February 2012 only. For more details visit www.facebook.com/sreepadmanabhatheatre




The theatre which is celebrating its 40th anniversary is sharing its  one per cent of the ticket revenue to Pallium India by P Subramanyum Foundation for helping cancer patients in need.


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GermanTech Service Centre for Skoda in Trivandrum

India's First private service centre for Skoda cars has been inaugurated at Trivandrum.
The service centre GermanTech located near HP petrol pump at Plamood, Pothencode Trivandrum offers service and spare parts for Skoda branded cars.

Specialities of the GermanTech include

highly skilled and trained professionals
complete car scanning and engine diagnosing
steering and suspension works
electric and A/C repair
body shop and high-tech painting
24/7 breakdown assistance
specialized in accident works
interior cleaning and upholstery works
quick and prompt delivery
ready availability of spares with reasonable price
free water wash for our customers
air conditioned customer lounge with Wi-fi internet connectivity.
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ID Proof is Must for Upper Class Railway Passengers from February 15: List of Valid ID Proofs



Trivandrum, February 14, 2012: People traveling in first class AC, AC two tier, AC three tier, AC chair car and executive classes on trains will have to carry any one of the prescribed original proofs of identity during their journey from February 15.

Railways said the new rule was applicable to any of the passenger or the passengers booking tickets from computerised passenger reservation system or through the internet and traveling in upper class.

The passengers who fail to produce ID proof will be treated as traveling without ticket and charged accordingly.

The valid ID proofs can be used are
Voter identity card
PAN card
Passport
Driving licence
Photo identity card having serial number issued by state/central governments
Student identity card with photo.
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Cartoon Paper Cuttings Exhibition at VJT Hall to Commemorate Deepika News Paper's 125th Year



Trivandrum, February 14, 2012: Deepika group arranges a Cartoon Paper Cuttings Exhibition at VJT Hall on February 14.

The function will be inaugurated by famous sculptor Kanayi Kunjiraman. An interaction with Raju Nair, Cartoonist is also the part of the fete. A spot drawing event is also planned  to happen.

Also Trivandrumites can enjoy a cultural evening at the venue.
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Monday, February 13, 2012

Section 144 imposed at Vilappilsala, Harthal tomorrow

IPC Section 144 has been declared at Vilappilsala and surrounding areas following unrest from the part of protestors against the garbage plant. The police had earlier arrested the protestors which included women and children. Tension prevails in the area after todays police action. Meanwhile the Congress party has called for a hartal in the panchayat to protest against the police action against the residents.
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Vilappilsala Garbage Plant Issue: Protestors Arrested

Trivandrum, 13 February 2012: The Vilappilsala agitation turned violent today resulting in the arrest of thousand of protestors including women and children. The City Corporation restarted its operations for the removal of garbage from various areas of the city to the Vilappilsala plant from today onwards. The Janakeeya Samara Samithi along with the local residents of the Vilappilsala protested against this by blocking the road to the plant which resulted in police action.
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Online Entrance Coaching Programme for AIEEE, AIPMT, AIIMS, Kerala Engg, Medical

Trivandrum, 13 February 2012: Oztern Technology, a technopark based company is offering an online entrance coaching programme in association with Akshaya of Government of Kerala.

The online entrance coaching programme launched by Oztern in association with renowned entrance tutor Prof. PC Thomas is available at the website www.entrancewisdom.com

The portal can be now accessed via  the Akshaya centres all over Kerala.

EntranceWisdom.com is a web-based learning management system, with the objective of imparting high-quality entrance test preparation training to students in +1 & +2 schools and. Students, who wish to prepare for the various medical and engineering entrance tests in India, can purchase this software online at cost-effective rates.

The website features crash courses, performance report by the candidates etc. The online preparatory courses offered by EntranceWisdom.com includes AIEEE, AIPMT, AIIMS and Kerala (Engg & Med).
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Aadhaar Registration: Temporary Stop From February 15 to March 31

Trivandrum, February 13, 2102: The Aadhaar registration through Akshaya centres and Keltron facilities will be temporarily stopped in Kerala from February 15 to March 31, 2012.

The authority said that it is to completion of the dispatch of already registered cards and also for adopting improvised software for the card registration process.

In Kerala there is already 60 lakh registered cards.But the dispatched card count is only 24 lakhs.
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Seminar on Waste Treatment in Home at YMCA on February 20

Trivandrum, February 13, 2012: Indian Agricultural Association and Farm Journalists Forum will jointly conduct a seminar on 'waste treatment in home' at YMCA hall on February 20, 2012.

The Seminar is planned to begin on 10.00 am. Trivandrum Mayor Adv. K. Chandrika will inaugurate the Seminar. All students and residents association members are welcomed to the seminar.

For more details contact: 9447657417

Those who want to participate should register their names on or before February 18, 2012.
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Vanitha Film Awards 2012: Mohanlal, Kavya, Ashiq Abu Wins


Trivandrum, 13 February 2012: The Prestige - Vanitha Film Awards constituted by the leading malayalam women's magazine Vanitha and appliance maker TTK Prestige for the Malayalam films released in the year 2011 has been announced.  Mohanlal and Kavya Madhavan bagged the best actor and actress awards for the movies Pranayam and Gadhama respectively.

Veteran actress Sheela won the lifetime achievement award. Ashiq Abu director of the higly  successful movie Salt and Pepper won the best director award. Other awards are as follows

Best Film - Indian Rupee
Best Lyricist - ONV Kurup (Pranayam)
Best Screenplay - Renjith (Indian Rupee)
Best Supporting Actor - Anoop Menon (Beautiful)
Best Supporting Actress - Ramya Nambeesan (Chappa Kurish)
Best Villian - Vijayaraghavan (Venicile Vyapari)
Best Comedian - Baburaj (Salt and Pepper)
Best pair - Lal and Swetha Menon (Salt and Pepper)
Best Male Singer - Vijay Yesudas (Ee puzhayum - Indian Rupee)
Best Female Singer - Manjari (Chimmi Chimmi - Urumi)
Best Music Director - Bijibal (Salt and Pepper)
Best Debutant - Unni Mukundan (Bombay March 12)
Best Cameraman - Jomon T John (Beautiful)
Youth Celebrity Award - Dhanush

The award winners were selected by polls both online and offline by the public and no specific jury were constituted.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

South Indian Film Star Ananya under House Arrest: Ananya's Fiancee Anjaneyan Under Arrest

February 12, 2012: Malayalam, Tamil film actress Ananya is under house arrest. Her father who had kept here under house arrest to keep her away from Anjaneya, who hails from Banglore, who is said to be Ananya's fiancee.

Ananya's father lodged a police complaint against Anjaneya accusing him that he is already married and is father of two.

Anjaneyan and Ananya
Perumbavur Police registered a complaint against Anjaneya andPolice arrested him from the house of Ananya in Perumbavur. Ananya and her mother is but determined to go with the proposal of Anjaneya. 
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Singer K.G. Markose arrested in Saudi Arabia

Trivandrum, 11 February 2012: Popular Malayalam Singer K.G Markose has been arrested by the Saudi Police in Dammam, reports Asianet. Markose who was in Saudi Arabia for conducting a music concert was arrested for want of proper documents to conduct the programme.


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Friday, February 10, 2012

Admission to Sainik School, Kazhakootam, Trivandrum

List of candidates selected for interview and medical examination for admission to the Sainik School, Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum for the academic year 2011-12 has been published. The results are available at the website www.sainikschooltvm.org

The interview and medical examination will be conducted on February 27,28 and 29, 2012 at the Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum.

For more details call 0471-2418247
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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Pod Car - Sky Car in Trivandrum: Government to Introduce Personal Rapid Transit System Project in Trivandrum and Kottayam



Trivandrum, February 9, 2012: For enhancing the transporting networks in the cities, the Government resolves to introduce Pod Car in Trivandrum and Kottayam cities.

Pod car famously known as Sky car is part of the personal rapid transit system which is a very effective system to connect small towns with the larger part of the city.

The system runs on the elevated pillars and it works in battery and it has driver-less cabins . Each cabin could carry 6 people.

The project is expected to introduce first in Trivandrum city, from Eastfort toVellayambalam, 7km stretch.

The speed of the Pod Car will be 40km/hour. The primary stage is planning to create 210 pod car cabins which can operate 1200 people at a time.

Government is planning to create a Kochi Airport model company with private public partnership to develop the project.

The project will be handled by INKEL.


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Free Skin Disease Determination Camp in Kims Wellness Clinic on February 12

Trivandrum, February 9, 2012: The Kims Wellness clinic in Kuravankonam, Trivandrum presents a free skin disease determination camp on February 12, 2012.

The camp will start from 9.00am. For registering your names contact: 0471 2439494.

Those who need continuing treatment will get deduction in treatment expenses.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Medical/Engineering Entrance 2012: Crash Course in Tandem Starts on March 25

Trivandrum, February 8, 2012: The Medical and Engineering Crash course 2012 in Tandem will start on March 25, 2012.

The institution invites application to join the crash course now and offers a full material kit consisting of 11 books to all who join in this month for free.



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SuprabathaKali by Avial: World's first full length Folk Rock Song in 'Malayalish'

Kerala's own Malayalam Rock Band AVIAL has launched a single album named SuprabathaKali in connection with the launch of The Times of India in Kerala. The rock song with this hot new Malayalam + English [ Malayalish ] is based on the theme 'Malayalam to meet English Musically'.

As per the band The lyrics of SuprabathaKali magically transport the Malayalam Folk to English Rock. From Wallamkali ( Boat Races ), KallanKali ( Hide n Seek ), AanaKali ( Elephant Races ), Pulikali ( Tiger Dance ), Pandukal ( Football ), Pottankali ( Mimicry ) ... to Politically, Radically, Logically, Musically, Magically, Malayalee...





A brand new fusion of language and music to announce the All Kerala edition of The Times Of India. SuprabathaKali is the world's first full length Folk Rock Song in 'Malayalish' that premiered on Radio Mirchi at 0600hrs on Feb 01 along with the first copy of The Times Of India - All Kerala Edition.



SuprabathaKali : The Times Avial Malayalam Rock Music Video was Directed by Senthil Kumar, National Creative Director : JWT India.
DOP : Anil Vijay & Joy Vellathooval
Editors : Kaushik & Kevin
Shoot Producer : Sabinos Paul
Post Production : Tessarac Films
Post Producer : Harsha Shankar
Project Consultants : Manoj Pillai & Karthik Ramachandran.



FREE DOWNLOADS : www.avial.in
FRESH HOME DELIVERY : CALL 0484 2378840.

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IT Faculty Job Opening at Trivandrum

Trivandrum, 8 February 2012:   TechnoIIT, Kowdiar, Trivandrum Urgently requires Faculty / Trainees (PGDCA, Tally, Animation) • Marketing Executives (IT Company) info@technoiit.com,9072319063,2430639
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FILCA Campus Film Festival at Lenin Balavadi, Vazhuthacaud on February 25 & 26



Trivandrum, February 8, 2012: Film Lovers Cultural Association [FILCA]  will conduct a Campus Film Festival at Lenin Balavadi, Vazhuthacaud on February 25 and 26.

The best movie will get Rs.7500 [fiction] and Rs.5000 [Documentary] each. Intersted contestants can get application by sending a mail to drnairmkp@gmail.com.

The filled application and the movie which tends to show should reach on or before February 20, 2012.

For more details: 9446330368, 0471-2490368

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Speed Governor is Mandatory for School Vehicles in Kerala



Trivandrum, February 8, 2012: The government issued an order to make the speed governors mandatory for all school vehicles running in Kerala.

The decision came after the State witnessed increased rate of accidents upon school vehicles.

But the three wheeler vehicles are omitted from the order.
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Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (KMVD) starts Facebook account

Trivandrum, 8 February 2012: The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department has opened its official Facebook account and page for accepting complaints and suggestions from the public.

 The Kerala MVD will now accept complaints in the form of posts, photos and videos uploaded by users. The posts thus uploaded will be handed over to the corresponding motor vehicle offices and necessary action will be taken by the department.



 The department plans to accept photographs and complains regarding the issues of accidents, traffic rule violations, over speed of vehicles, bike stunts, etc.

 The system of accepting complaints via social networks has been a success in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai. In Kerala, the received posts will be processed at the nodal office at Ernakulam.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Swami Ayyappa Modern/Western Devotional Song by Dreaming Nomads & Ripples

Swami Ayyappa is a modern devotional music album by dreaming nomads and Ripples.
Singer: Unnikrishnan K B
Lyrics: Rahul Soman
Music & Programming: Anoop Bhat
Bass & Mixing: Norbert Aniesh Anto
Editing: Jobin Komaroth
Direction: Abrooz (Abraham Joseph) & Bimal S Parayil





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VHSE Examination 2012 Hall Tickets


Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: The hall tickets of the Vocational Higher Secondary Examination 2012 for the first and second year courses will be available at www.vhsexaminationkerala.gov.in

The halltickets will be provided by the school authorities after completing sufficient formalities.
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SSLC Exam 2012 Kerala Dates/Time Table Model Questions Announced


Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: The SSLC examination for the year 2012 will be held from March 12, Monday to March 24, 2012 Wednesday. Examinations will be held on all days except Sundays and Fridays. Around 4,70,100 students are expected to appear in the examination. The centre wise distribution of the students is as follows

Kerala - no. of students 468543 (Centres - 2739)
Gulf - no. of students 497 (Centres - 10)
Lakshadweep - no. of students 1060 (Centres - 9)



An increase of  11,213 students has been recorded this year compared to the previous year. The maximum number of students registered for the SSLC examination from a single school is from St. Mary's high school, Pattom Trivandrum. 1478 students are registered from this school.

The model question papers for the final examinations have been published by the SCERT. The model questions will be available at SCERT, Trivandrum, Model Boys HSS, Attingal, and selected schools in other districts.
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Senior Citizens to get 10% seat reservation in state buses


Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: The government has increased the senior citizen seat reservation in state owned ordinary and limited stop buses to 10% of maximum seats. Currently the reservation is 5% and is available in all state and private buses.


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National Talent Search Examination NTSE 2012 Results Kerala

Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: The results of the state level 'National Talent Search' 2012 examination has been published. The list of students who are eligible for the next stage of the examination has been published in the official website of SCERT at www.scert.kerala.gov.in
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Multi-level car parking facility at Statue, Trivandrum


Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: Government of Kerala will soon setup a multi-level car parking facility at Statue near the Secretariat annexe. TOI has reported that the land between the Secretariat annexe and new annexe will be used to setup the parking structure.

The Statue - Press club road is a busy stretch and traffic jams are usual due to improper parking. The new multi-level parking facility with a total area of 1, 61, 360 square feet, is expected to solve this issue. The estimated construction cost for the project is Rs 40 crore.

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P Bhaskaran Foundation Film Awards 2011-2012


Trivandrum, 7 February 2012: Veteran actor Madhu has been selected for the P Bhaskaran award for the year 2012. Madhu receives the award for his lifetime contribution to the Malayalam film industry.

 P Bhaskaran Foundation has also announced other awards for the film industry
Cinema talent awards - Sheela, Mukesh
Best film award - Melvilasom
Best actor - Parthipan (Melvilasom)
Best actress - Swetha Menon
Best lyricist - Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma
Best music director - MG Sreekumar
Best singers - Sudeep Kumar, Rajalakshmi
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Mobile Monday: MoMo - The Global Open Platform Community Launched 9th Chapter in Technopark, Trivandrum



Trivandrum, February 7, 2012: Mobile Monday [MoMo] is a global open platform community. It launched its 9th chapter in Technopark on 6th February 2012.

MoMo gives aplatform to share ideas on the latest trends in mobile technology and potential business growth which eventually leads to career boom of the individuals.

The 9th chapter in Trivandrum already has 200 registered members.The aim of MoMo's 9th Chapter is to develop Trivandrum into a mobile app developer hub.


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Mammootty Fans Celebrated 1 Lakh 'Likes' of Fan Page



Trivandrum, February 7, 2012: Mammootty fans celebrated a big achievement of its fan page in Facebbok, reaching 'one lakh likes', at the location of Mammootty's latest movie 'Cobra' at Kalamassery.

Mammootty obliged and cut a cake to cellebrate the moment which will be a milestone for his fans.

Also a request posted by Mammootty in the page seeking help for free heart surgeries for children being conducted through Care and Share International foundation got a big help from Susheela George, the chairperson of Abu Dhabi based Sherwood International School. She handed over a cheque for Rs. 20 lakh to  Mammmootty in the function.


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HLL Lifecare Ltd to Open New Factory in Balaramapuram



Trivandrum, February 7, 2012:  HLL Lifecare Ltd will open a new packing and storage factory  in Balaramapuram, on the premises of Trivandrum Spinning Mills.

The foundation stone for the 51000 square feet building has been laid by the union minister of state health and family welfare Sudip Bandyopadhyay on February 6, 2012.

HLL Lifecare has taken 3 acres of land from Trivandrum Spinning Mills for 99 years lease agreement arrangement.

The state of the art 4 storeyed building would offer facilities for condom packing and storage. The estimated total cost of the project is Rs.17 crores.

The project is expected to generate employment for 300 people.
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Monday, February 6, 2012

The Times Of India All Kerala Celebration: Singer Hariharan Live on February 11 at St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Pattom



Trivandrum, February 6, 2012: The Times of India, celebrating the latest entry in Kerala with All Kerala Celebrations in all districts in Kerala.

In Trivandrum the famous playback singer Hariharan will conduct a live concert be on February 11, 2012 at St.Mary's Higher Secondary School, Pattom.

The complimentary passes of the programme is now available in the Times of India office at Felicity Square, opposite Secretariat.

Complimentary passes will be given only against showing that day's copy of the Times of India.


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Sakhi Exclusive Malayalam TV Channel for Women


Trivandrum, 6 February 2012: An exclusive malayalam television channel for women in the state will be launched next year. The channel which is  named 'Sakhi' will be headed by Neena R Pillai (Chairman), Actress Sarada (Patron), Bindu Balakrishnan (Daughter of R Balakrishna Pillai), actress Ambika, congress leader Simi Rosebell John (Vice chairpersons) and director-actor Rajasenan (CEO).

The channel will air women-centric programmes and will also managed by women who forms 75 percent of its staff. The channel will start its operations from February 8, 2012. Minister PK Jayalakshmi will inaugurate the function and the logo of the channel will be released by minister KB Ganesh Kumar.

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Free Wi-Fi, new elevators, over-bridges, railway medical college at Trivandrum Central


Trivandrum, 6 February 2012: The Government of Kerala will request the Railway Ministry to launch free Wi-Fi service, install elevators, escalators, new overbridges, etc to be made available to the Trivandrum Central Railway station. As per reports the upcoming railway budget 2012-13 will have announcements with regard to this. The state government has also recommended to set up a Railway Medical college at Trivandrum which was announced in the last budget.



The development of world class satellite stations at Kochuveli and Nemom is also on the anvil.
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New Naaz LifeStyle Shopping Mall Opens on February 6 in Pulimoodu, Trivandrum



Trivandrum, February 6, 2012: The famous Naaz group is all set to inaugurate its LifeStyle Showroom in Trivandrum. The new showroom opens today with a renovated and extended setup which includes all necessary amenities to satisfy the lifestyle.

The lifestyle show room brings women's wear, mens wear, kids wear and toys, brands & accessories, cosmetics, crockery & gifts, game zone and food court.

Trivandrum MP Sashi Tharoor will inaugurate the mini mall in presence of invited members and public.
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Global Ayurveda Festival at Trivandrum

Trivandrum, 24 December 2011:  The Global Ayurveda Festival will be held from February 9-14, 2012 at Kanakakunnu Palace, Trivandrum and  will have internationally renowned Ayurveda experts participating in the event.  An international seminar on Ayurveda for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) will be organised as part of the Global Ayurveda Festival-Kerala.

The festival is organised by Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA)  in partnership with the Kerala State Ayurveda Department.




Chief Minister Mr. Oommen Chandy will be inaugurating the festival at Kanakakkunnu Palace. Students from various Ayurveda Colleges in the state will raise stalls to display the different Ayurvedic treatments.

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

List of Canceled Trains for 10 days from February 7, 2012

Trivandrum, February 5, 2012: The Railwas will cancel some passenger train services and detain long distance mail and express trains for 10 days from February 7 to take up track renovation and over-head electrical work at Aluva railway station.

Schedule
Train no. 17229, Train no. 16650, Train no. 12511, Train no. 12201, Train no. 16346,  Train no.  16325, Train no. 12521,  Train no. 16327 and Train no. 56375 will be delayed by 40 minutes from February 7 to 10.

On February 11,  Train no. 56375will be delayedby 25 minutes.

 Train no. 56370,  Train no. 56608 and Train no. 56731 will be cancelled on February 12, 2012.

 Train no.16041,  Train no. 12626,  Train no. 12618 and Train no. 12998 will be delayed upto one houron February 12.

 Train no. 56370,  Train no. 56373,  Train no. 56374  and  Train no. 56375 will be canceled on February 13.   Train no. 16305,  Train no. 13352 and  Train no. 56606 will be delayed by 50 minutes on February 13.

 Train no. 56370,  Train no. 56607,  Train no. 56608,  Train no. 56371will be cancelled on February 14.
 Train no. 16305,  Train no. 16041,  Train no. 12626,  Train no. 12618,  Train no. 12081 will be delayed by one hour on February 14.

 Train no. 56370,  Train no. 56373,  Train no. 56374,  Train no. 56375 will be cancelled on February 15.
 Train no. 16305,  Train no. 13352,  Train no. 56606 will be delayed by 50minutes on February 15.

 Train no. 56607 will be detained  at Angamaly for 25 minutes on  February 16.

On February 17,  Train no.16650 will be detained at Kalamasseri railway statiion for 30 minutes.




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e-Payment of MotorVehicles Tax Now at www.keralamvd.gov.in

Trivandrum, February 5, 2012: The regional transport officer has informed the motorists to make use of the recently introduced e-payment facility to pay motor vehicles tax and fee for various other services of the department.

The e-payment can be made through the website of the motor vehicles department www.keralamvd.gov.in and the details of the facility have been displayed at the regional transport office.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Pogo Channel's 'MAD' Fame Rob in Trivandrum: One Day Workshop on February 12 at Alakapuri Auditorium


Trivandrum, February 4, 2012: A one day workshop by Robin [Rob] of 'MAD' will be held on February 12, 2012, at Alakapuri Auditorium, Edapazhanji, Trivandrum.

Interested students may register for the programme. Details will be available on: 9539464612, 9895250738.
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Kerala Engineering Entrance Exam Previous Year Question Paper: 25 CDs Set For Engineering Entrance Test From SIET For Rs.750

Trivandrum, February 4, 2012: The Engineering Entrance Test CDs prepared by the State Institute of Educational Technology [SIET] is being sold at deducted rates.

A set of 25 CDs consisting of previous years' question papers of Kerala Engineering Entrance Exams cost Rs. 750.

For more details : 9495162499
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Celestial Design Boutique & Beauty Clinic

Trivandrum, February 4, 2012: Celestial Design Boutique & Beauty Clinic is an exclusive showroomfor ladies and kids wear which is located in PMG junction, Trivandrum.

The show room offers designer wear dress materials, salwar material etc. Also have all kind of dresses from party wear to casuals.

The Celestial beauty clinic is another feature whereone get absolute care of professionals exclusively for ladies. It offers all kindsof facials, bleach, hair cuts, bridal makeup etc.

The shop has ample parking space.

For more details: 98957 41416
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Ghantas 2012: Vote For The Worst Movie, Actor, Song etc.. at www.theghantas.com



February 4, 2012: Its a chance to vote for the worst of Bollywood in the past year. The GhantaAwards brings a chance to vote forthe worst movie, worst actor, worst actress, worst song, worst pair, worst director awards for the previous year.

Those who want to vote can log on to www.theghantas.com and start voting using ones twitter id or facebook id.

The films nominated for the worst film category are.. Body Guard, RaOne, Mausam and Ready.



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Foodies Nook, Kawadiar Presents Traditional Malabar Dum Biryani With Chicken Fry



Trivandrum, February 4, 2012: The traditional Malabar Dum Biryani and Chicken Fry is now available in Trivandrum city, Kawadiar.

Find it at Foodies Nook, Narmada Complex, Kawadiar. The place got lavish parking slot and other amenities.
For more details contact: 0471-3230834
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Sahara Group Withdraws BCCI Team India IPL Team Sahara Pune Warriors Sponsorship

February 4, 2012: The Sahara Parivar withdraws its sponsorship deal with BCCI Team India and IPL team Pune Warriors sponsorship today.

The detailed briefing will be on today evening 4 pm by its MD in a press meet.

The group has cited several reasons for the sudden pull-out, ranging from the sponsorship of the Indian team during the 2003 World Cup, to the rules of last year's open IPL auction and change in the tournament's fixtures plan.

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Free State Level Career Guidance for Graduates on February 4 in Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum

Trivandrum, February 3, 2012: The department of personnel management of the Loyola College of Social Sciences is organising a State level seminar on career orientation on February 4, 2012.

Noted career consultant BS Warrier and Industrialist SR Nair would handle the sessions. Ther is no registration fee for the session. Interested can contact: 9446488248, 9447865148.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Kerala, Goa offer lowest infant mortality rates in India

New Delhi, 2 February 2011: Goa and Kerala, the two Indian states has been rated as the best place to be born in India. The report published in the TOI, qouting the data from Union health ministry, the two states has the lowest infant mortality rates in India. Goa has an infant mortality death rate of 10 in 1000 whereas in Kerala it is 13/1000. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest Infant Mortality Rate at 62, followed by UP (61) and Odisha (61).



The national average of infant mortality rate in India is 47. However states like Assam (58), Bihar (48), Chhattisgarh (51), Haryana (48), Madhya Pradesh (62), Odisha (61), Rajasthan (55) and Meghalaya (55) still have IMRs more than the national average.

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