No central nod to Kerala for new Mullaperiyar dam survey: KarunanidhiOctober 2nd, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Friday stated that the central government has not given its permission to Kerala to conduct a survey to build a new dam near the over century-old Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki district.
Kerala triggers interest at French tourism fairSeptember 25th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala, which for the first time is participating at the International French Tourism Mart (IFTM) Top Resa in Paris that concludes Friday, has received 47 industry-related queries, the government said. "They include Fram, Escape Mandarin and La Route de Indes," said Kerala Tourism in statement issued here Friday, referring to three French tour operators interested in tapping the state's tourism sector.
Kerala reserves 50 percent seats for women in local bodiesSeptember 16th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala assembly Wednesday unanimously passed two bills - the Kerala Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Bill 2009 and the Kerala Municipality (Amendment) Bill 2009 - that will now reserve 50 percent seats in local government bodies for women. Last month, the liaison committee of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) had asked the V.S.
Kerala cabinet expandedAugust 17th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan's cabinet was expanded on Monday with the induction of three more ministers. State Governor R.S.
Kerala government departments to have Malayalam websitesAugust 3rd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala government has asked all its departments to develop their websites in Malayalam to help provide official information to the people, officials said Monday. The task will be undertaken by the Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM) to popularise use of Malayalam for computing.
Kerala Tourism wins international, national awardsAugust 3rd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Tourism has been awarded the 2009 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the marketing destination category and has been selected as "best in class" from amongst 236 entries worldwide. The award ceremony will take place Sep 25 during the PATA Travel Mart 2009 in Hangzhou, China, according to a Kerala Tourism release issued here Monday.
PM assures of protecting interest of Kerala's farmersAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday assured Kerala that interests of the state farmers will be taken care of after chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan expressed fears that a trade agreement with ASEAN nations would affect the state's agriculture.
Kerala seeks more central public sector unitsJune 26th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala will ask the central government to set up more public sector units and centre-state joint ventures in the state to spur its industrial development, Industries Minister Elamaram Kareem said Friday. Kareem told IANS here that he would go to Delhi next week to discuss the state's demands with Defence Minister A.K.
Jet Airways ties up with Kerala TourismMay 12th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Tourism has tied up with private carrier Jet Airways to offer 'Jet2Kerala', a special scheme that offers low-cost air tickets to domestic tourists flying to the state. The Jet2Kerala scheme, which was launched in Mumbai Tuesday, will offer travellers tickets - from premium to business classes - and accommodation - in luxury properties as well as budget hotels - at discounted rates, a government statement released here said.
UDF will make a clean sweep in Kerala: AntonyApril 16th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Thursday that the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala will make a clean sweep in the Lok Sabha elections.
Kerala targets tourists from Sweden, RussiaMarch 26th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala is targeting Russian and Swedish tourists to beat the downturn feared this year, the government said Thursday. According to a press release issued here by the state tourism department, the state's tourism department participated at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism (MITT) exhibition from March 18-21 - and showcased Kerala's beaches, backwaters and houseboats - key attractions for tourists.
ICICI Prudential to consolidate business in KeralaMarch 19th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Private life insurer ICICI Prudential Life is focussing on consolidating business in Kerala rather than going for major expansion, a top official said here Wednesday. In the first 11 months this fiscal, the company's business has crossed Rs.4.05 billion (Rs.405 crore), ICICI Prudential vice-president K.S.
Lok Sabha polls will be performance test of my government: AcuthanandanMarch 4th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, who will complete three years in power this May, Wednesday said the upcoming Lok Sabha polls would be a performance test for the state government.
Kerala okays new 2,400 MW thermal power plantFebruary 3rd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala government Wednesday gave its nod to set up a 2,400 MW thermal power plant in the state facing shortages of electricity supply. Chief Minister V.S.
Kerala identifies land for setting up AMU campusJanuary 19th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala government has identified 400 acres of land in Malappuram district for setting up an off campus centre of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a state minister said Tuesday. Last year, the central human resource development ministry had decided to set up five off campus centres of the AMU across the country, of which one campus was to be in Kerala.
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