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Historic library building at Ambalappuzha in Kerala set to regain its lost glory

Alappuzha district panchayat to restore historic P.K. Memorial Grandhasala building, 1st library registered with Kerala Grandhasala Sangham. Est. 1936, rechristened P.K. Vilasam Grandhasala in 1937. Building completed in 1943, served as head office of Thiruvithamkoor Grandhasala Sangham. Library has 55,000 books, online book discussions every Sunday. ₹15 lakh project to…

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Other trains will not be detained to make way for Vande Bharat, say Railways

Second Vande Bharat train for Kerala begins trial run; to meet travel demand, but may affect other train schedules. Railways taking steps to ensure minimal disruption, such as making optimal use of vacant time slots and increasing speed limits. Doubling of Ernakulam-Ambalappuzha track key to streamlining services. 170% occupancy of…

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Passenger service facilities at Ernakulam Junction railway station reorganised

Railways inform existing Ernakulam Junction bldg to be demolished soon; ticket counters shifted to reservation complex. Two-wheeler parking below Kochi Metro viaduct, car parking at Alappuzha side. Cloak room shifted near parcel office, main entrance closed, new entrance between RMS Office and Officers Rest House. Vehicles enter via Vivekananda Road,…

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Drive against illegal vessels continues in Alappuzha

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New Vande Bharat service in Kerala likely from Sunday

Second Vande Bharat train for Kerala likely to start Sun; will run b/w Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram via Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam South, Thrissur, Shoranur, Kozhikode & Kannur. PM Modi to flag off opening service along with 9 others. Train to take 8 hrs to reach Thiruvananthapuram & 7 hrs 55 mins to reach…

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CAG flags lapses in waste management in three urban bodies in Alappuzha

A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged gaps in the management of solid waste as well as special waste, including, bio-medical and e-waste, in urban bodies in the district.

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In Frames | Palliyodams of Aranmula

Just as the monsoon over Kerala enters its second leg, Aranmula, a river-side village in Pathanamthitta — a part of former Travancore, kicks off preparations to host a flotilla of snake boats along its banks. Men, on board decorated boats called Palliyodams, will soon start dropping in here from the 52…

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Mavelikara native on TIME magazine’s list of emerging leaders

Alappuzha-based architect Vinu Daniel named on TIME magazine's 2023 list of 100 emerging leaders shaping the world. His firm Wallmakers uses mud and waste as chief components to build sustainable, cost-effective structures. Daniel was inspired by Laurie Baker and works to reduce environmental impact. He completed B. Arch in 2005…

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Turning multi-layered plastics into speed boats

Tony Thomas N.T., 26, from Alappuzha, India, has successfully built a four-seater speedboat from multi-layered plastics (MLP) and is now planning to launch an MLP-based boat-constructing venture. He has 8 yrs exp. in marine field and has set up a plastic segregation unit. He hopes to make boats using MLP,…

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Alappuzha set to become first district to ensure career literacy for Scheduled Tribes

A report prepared based on an eight-month-long field survey as part of the ‘Sahayanam’ project, being implemented under the aegis of the National Service Scheme unit at Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, will be released on Tuesday.

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318 houses built under Punargeham project in Alappuzha

The houses are 450 sq.ft to 1,100 sq.ft in area. Solar panels have been fitted on 85 houses free of cost

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Alappuzha collective scripts a farming fairy tale

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83% of Alappuzha-Changanassery road project completed

Alappuzha: 83% of AC road reconstruction project complete; delay in Pallathuruthy bridge approval, slow progress of Pandarakalam flyover & Muttar bridge hinder progress. Works on flyovers, bridges, causeways, culverts, drainages, ducts & pavements nearing completion. Once done, two-lane road & flyovers with footpaths will have width of 13-14m. ULCCS executing…

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Festival offer for domestic PNG services in Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram

Festival offer for domestic PNG services in Alappuzha

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Threat of rain in Puthuppally as orange alert issued in nearby areas

Puthuppally byelection: IMD forecasts rain, orange alert issued for Pathanamthitta, Idukki; yellow alert for Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur. Rain likely to affect voter turnout; cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal to trigger widespread rains, isolated heavy rains in some parts. Thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds with speed of 30-40 kmph…

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After a dry August, southwest monsoon turns active in Kerala

SW Monsoon active in Kerala; 4 dist. on yellow alert. Ranni (Pathanamthitta) highest rainfall (13 cm) in 24 hrs. IMD predicts isolated heavy showers in south/central Kerala for 5 days. Orange alert for Alappuzha (Mon/Tue) & Idukki (Wed). El Nino intensifying, IOD needs to amplify to balance.

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Onam sales: Supplyco records a turnover of ₹170 crore

Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) recorded a sales turnover of ₹170 crore during Onam season. District-level fares contributed ₹6.28 crore, while sales from other Onam fares stood at ₹112.44 crore. Subsidised items worth ₹55.26 crore were sold. Highest volume of sales was ₹14.25 crore on Aug 26, with an…

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Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram regional union posts record milk, curd sales during Onam

On the Uthradom day (August 28) alone, Milma milk sales in four southern districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta—crossed 15,50,630 litres and curd 2,40,562 kg, marking an increase of 21% and 26% respectively over the 2022 Uthradam day.

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Alappuzha school looks beyond textbooks to teach waste management

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Dentist from Alappuzha wins Ironman title in Sweden

Alappuzha dentist Rupesh S. wins 2nd Ironman title in Kalmar, Sweden. He completed 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycling, 26.22-mile run in 14:34:18, beating 16-hr time limit. He won 1st Ironman title in Estonia last year & completed Ironman 70.3 in Indonesia & Dubai. He became athlete at 34 & trains 6…

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Reconstruction of Triple bridge to be completed by December

The reconstruction of Muppalam (Triple bridge) in Alappuzha municipality is likely to be completed by December this year

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Powerhouse, Kommady bridges in Alappuzha inaugurated

Kerala govt. is spending ₹20,000 cr. for welfare schemes this Onam. P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated Shavakottapalam & Kommady bridges in Alappuzha. Reconstruction of AC road, widening of NH-66 & coastal highway to be completed in timebound manner. Govt. vision is to rebuild Alappuzha town. New district office of PSC, lift…

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A carpet of flowers for Onam

Kudumbashree’s Onam flower cultivation: Balaramapuram, 20 km from Thiruvananthapuram, is proud of its flower cultivation for Onam. Kudumbashree's JLGs are cultivating flowers such as marigold, chrysanthemum, jasmine, globe amaranth, and lotus in all districts. This year, 780.03 acres are under flower cultivation, with 1,819 JLGs involved. Farmers are selling flowers…

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Father sentenced till rising of court for minor son riding motorbike

Man from Alappuzha sentenced to jail "till rising of court" for allowing minor son to drive w/o licence & no helmet. Fine of Rs. 25,000 imposed. Default of payment leads to two months' simple imprisonment. Case registered on Oct 7, 2021 by MVD enforcement squad.

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Burglars target K.C. Venugopal’s house in Alappuzha

Alappuzha South police register case after K.C. Venugopal's rented house burgled. Venugopal, former Alappuzha MLA and Lok Sabha MP, currently using house as office. Nobody present at time of burglary.

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