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Kerala has the highest number of five-star hotels in India Kerala has achieved a milestone by securing the distinction of having the highest number of five-star hotels in the country. This was revealed in the latest data available in the National Database for Accommodation units. Kerala has surpassed states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Goa which are popular amongst the tourists and corporates as convenient locations. According to the rankings, Maharashtra has taken the second position with a total of 35 five-star hotels, Goa ranks third w...
Kerala has the highest number of five-star hotels in India
Kerala has the highest number of five-star hotels in India
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 12:50:17 PM
Coffee planters in Karnataka heave sigh of relief as prices go up, cup of coffee to cost more After the prices of tomatoes disrupted the budgets of common people across the country, now it is going to be the turn of coffee prices to send their heads spinning. The coffee crop has begun to fetch good prices due to various factors at the international market after almost a decade and the trend has brought cheers among coffee planters who toiled with the stagnant pricing of the commodity for 10 to 15 years. Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of south Indian s...
Coffee planters in Karnataka heave sigh of relief as prices go up, cup of coffee to cost more
Coffee planters in Karnataka heave sigh of relief as prices go up, cup of coffee to cost more
Source: IANS
10/08/2023 9:23:59 AM
US-based IT firm to provide jobs to 200 people in Kerala A US-based IT company that set up its office in Kerala will start its operations from Monday (July 24). The company will be providing direct employment to 200 people in the state. Chief Executive Officer of 'Cloud Q' Yassar Hameed, in a press conference on Sunday, told mediapersons that the company would be setting up a centre in Kerala based on the opportunities in the state. The CEO said that the company was interested in opening a new office in Kerala as the facilities provid...
US-based IT firm to provide jobs to 200 people in Kerala
US-based IT firm to provide jobs to 200 people in Kerala
Source: IANS
24/07/2023 9:52:30 AM
Kerala Ayurveda rises on getting nod to enter into BTA for purchase of Nutraceutical product range Kerala Ayurveda is currently trading at Rs. 110.60, up by 5.05 points or 4.78% from its previous closing of Rs. 105.55 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 107.30 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 110.60 and Rs. 106.05 respectively. So far 2045 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'XT' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 144.75 on 11-May-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 65.60 on 27-Sep-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at...
Kerala Ayurveda rises on getting nod to enter into BTA for purchase of Nutraceutical product range
Kerala Ayurveda rises on getting nod to enter into BTA for purchase of Nutraceutical product range
Source: Accord Fintech
13/07/2023 10:19:41 AM
Kerala rolls out insurance scheme for MSMEs In a boost to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Kerala, state Law, and Industries & Coir Minister P. Rajeeve on Tuesday announced that an insurance scheme for the segment will be rolled out soon, with the state government bearing 50 per cent of the premium with a monetary cap. Making the announcement while inaugurating the International MSME Day celebrations here, he also unveiled other schemes that will rev up the MSME sector considering its vital role in the state&rs...
Kerala rolls out insurance scheme for MSMEs
Kerala rolls out insurance scheme for MSMEs
Source: IANS
28/06/2023 9:23:37 AM
Production of Green mussel increased in North Kerala: CMFRI Production of Green mussel (kallummakkaya) in the North Kerala districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod registered a substantial increase in 2022, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). While the production from farming recorded 160 per cent increase last year compared to 2021, a 15 per cent increase was registered in the landings of green mussels from the sea. Increase in the availability of mussel spats (seeds) in the sea caused many...
Production of Green mussel increased in North Kerala: CMFRI
Production of Green mussel increased in North Kerala: CMFRI
Source: IANS
24/06/2023 9:24:03 AM
NHPC jumps on inking MoU with Kerala State Electricity Board NHPC is currently trading at Rs. 45.60, up by 0.55 points or 1.22% from its previous closing of Rs. 45.05 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 44.96 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 45.78 and Rs. 44.82 respectively. So far 1125921 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 47.88 on 27-Apr-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 28.85 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 46.23 and ...
NHPC jumps on inking MoU with Kerala State Electricity Board
NHPC jumps on inking MoU with Kerala State Electricity Board
Source: Accord Fintech
19/06/2023 3:37:09 PM
World Bank approves $150 mn loan to support Resilient Kerala Program The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $150 million loan to support the Resilient Kerala Program to continue strengthening the state's preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, and disease outbreaks. This financing complements the World Bank's earlier investment of $125 million and the overall support of the two projects is expected to protect nearly 5 million people from the impacts of floods. Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Count...
World Bank approves $150 mn loan to support Resilient Kerala Program
World Bank approves $150 mn loan to support Resilient Kerala Program
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 9:32:16 AM
World Bank approves $150 mn loan to support Resilient Kerala Program The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $150 million loan to support the Resilient Kerala Program to continue strengthening the state's preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, and disease outbreaks. This financing complements the World Bank's earlier investment of $125 million and the overall support of the two projects is expected to protect nearly 5 million people from the impacts of floods. Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Count...
World Bank approves $150 mn loan to support Resilient Kerala Program
World Bank approves $150 mn loan to support Resilient Kerala Program
Source: IANS
17/06/2023 4:19:51 PM
'Women-Friendly Tourism' app to create 10,000 women ventures, 30K tourism jobs in Kerala Kerala Tourism is all set come out with a mobile app to further strengthen the country's first 'Women-Friendly Tourism' initiative launched by the state government to turn the state's tourism sector gender inclusive. Aiming at participation of 1.5 lakh women from the state, the project is being implemented with the support of various organisations, including UN Women. It has set a target of creating 10,000 women ventures and 30,000 jobs in the tourism sector. State To...
'Women-Friendly Tourism' app to create 10,000 women ventures, 30K tourism jobs in Kerala
'Women-Friendly Tourism' app to create 10,000 women ventures, 30K tourism jobs in Kerala
Source: IANS
13/06/2023 4:34:32 PM
Kerala startup selected for UN's 'Accelerator Programme' A Kerala-based startup, Farmers Fresh Zone (FarmersFZ), has been selected for the 'Accelerator Programme by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN. FarmersFZ has figured in the list of 12 agri-food startups around the world for the UN body to develop business. The Kochi-based multichannel marketplace platform, which functions under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), is one among India's two startups to qualify for the 'Accelerator Programme'. Its ultimate ...
Kerala startup selected for UN's 'Accelerator Programme'
Kerala startup selected for UN's 'Accelerator Programme'
Source: IANS
7/06/2023 11:56:28 AM
Kerala boat Accident: Manappuram Finance hands over financial aid to the kin Manappuram Finance has distributed financial aid to the families affected by the Tanur boat disaster which claimed the lives of 22 people. KPA Majeed, Tirurangadi MLA, handed over the cheques to the family members at a special meeting organised at SNM Higher Secondary School, Parapanangadi. Dr. Sumita Nandan, Executive Director, Manappuram Finance Limited, presided. A financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh has been distributed among six families who lost their loved ones in the disaster. During t...
Kerala boat Accident: Manappuram Finance hands over financial aid to the kin
Kerala boat Accident: Manappuram Finance hands over financial aid to the kin
Source: PR Agency
5/06/2023 4:13:06 PM
6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences Travelling offers seniors the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. By venturing to new destinations and immersing themselves in diverse cultures, seniors can experience a revitalising effect on their mental well-being. Breaking away from their daily routines, they are able to view life from a fresh perspective and open themselves up to endless possibilities. Meaningful travel allows seniors to connect with new individuals, cultivate social i...
6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences
6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences
Source: IANS
3/06/2023 5:22:48 PM
First mother ship to berth at Adani Ports Vizhinjam in September he much-delayed Kerala's flagship project- Vizhinjam Port finally appears to be nearing completion. According to the state government, the first mother ship from China having 40 cranes will arrive in September and berth at the Port. Port authorities also point out that the port is expected to be fully operational by 2024 September. Upon its completion, the port will prove to be a game changer not just for Kerala but for the entire country as 80 per cent of transshipments to India wh...
First mother ship to berth at Adani Ports Vizhinjam in September
First mother ship to berth at Adani Ports Vizhinjam in September
Source: IANS
23/05/2023 12:42:13 PM
KSUM ranked world's top public business incubator Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the nodal agency of the Kerala government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state, has been ranked as the world's top public business incubator. The ranking has been announced by the UBI Global World Benchmark Study 2021-2022 of Business Incubators and Accelerators, marking a major endorsement of its role in turning Kerala into a vibrant startup hub. For arriving at this recognition, UBI Global assessed 1,895 organisatio...
KSUM ranked world's top public business incubator
KSUM ranked world's top public business incubator
Source: IANS
18/05/2023 9:29:06 AM
Slight delay in onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala: IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a slight delay is expected in the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala and it is likely to arrive by June 4. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1, with a standard deviation of about 7 days. The monsoon arrived in the southern state on May 29 last year, June 3 in 2021, June 1 in 2020, June 8 in 2019, and May 29 in 2018.  However, IMD chief M Mohapatra has said that the delay is unlikely to impact Khar...
Slight delay in onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala: IMD
Slight delay in onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala: IMD
Source: Accord Fintech
17/05/2023 10:15:16 AM
Experion Technologies to hire 1.5K IT professionals, expand global footprint Kerala-headquartered Experion Technologies on Tuesday said it will hire an additional 1,500 IT professionals, including 600 fresh IT graduates, within the next two years, doubling its overall headcount to 3,000. The global product engineering services company said that it plans to invest Rs 50 crore to expand its international operations in Japan, Nordics, and other existing markets like the US, Australia/New Zealand, the UK and Mainland Europe. In June, Experion will start operations i...
Experion Technologies to hire 1.5K IT professionals, expand global footprint
Experion Technologies to hire 1.5K IT professionals, expand global footprint
Source: IANS
16/05/2023 12:35:52 PM
PM Narendra Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh, Kerala on April 24-25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Madhya Pradesh as well as Kerala and Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu from April 24 to 25, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 25,000 crore. The Prime Minister has been regularly touring Madhya Pradesh for the past few days as the politically crucial state goes to polls in December this year. According to official sources, Modi will participate in the National Panchaya...
PM Narendra Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh, Kerala on April 24-25
PM Narendra Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh, Kerala on April 24-25
Source: IANS
22/04/2023 12:26:49 PM
Park Inn & Suites by Radisson solidifies presence in Southern India; Signs three hotels in Bengaluru and Kerala Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the signing of three new hotels under its Park Inn and Suites by Radisson brand in southern markets of India to deliver modern-day comfort to guests. The hotels are located in Yelahanka – Bengaluru and Wayanad and Thrissur in Kerala. These signings further strengthen the Group’s leading position in South Asia where it has 110 operating hotels in 64+ locations. These signings are a part of Radisson Hotel G...
Park Inn & Suites by Radisson solidifies presence in Southern India; Signs three hotels in Bengaluru and Kerala
Park Inn & Suites by Radisson solidifies presence in Southern India; Signs three hotels in Bengaluru and Kerala
Source: PR Agency
19/04/2023 6:03:54 PM
Importing power in Net zero scenario may prove costly for Kerala: Study One of the main reasons for low emission in Kerala vis-A-vis India is low share of emission from power sector in the state. This was pointed out in a background paper prepared by the National Council of Applied Economic Research and the capital city-based Centre for Development Studies. GHG Platform (India) indicates that the net emission of Kerala in 2018 was only 1.21 Mt CO2e which amounted to a share of only 0.04 per cent of India's total emission. The per capita emission for ...
Importing power in Net zero scenario may prove costly for Kerala: Study
Importing power in Net zero scenario may prove costly for Kerala: Study
Source: IANS
17/04/2023 1:37:09 PM
PM Narendra Modi to flag off Kerala`s first Vande Bharat train on April 25 The first of two Vande Bharat trains, sanctioned for Kerala, would be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Thiruvananthapuram on April 25. Modi is reaching Kochi on April 24 to participate in a programme titled 'YuVAM', where he will be interacting with around 1 lakh youth and a high level campaign is being undertaken by the state BJP to make it a major success. The Vande Bharat train has 16 modern coaches and will have uninterrupted services. The Railways will co...
PM Narendra Modi to flag off Kerala`s first Vande Bharat train on April 25
PM Narendra Modi to flag off Kerala`s first Vande Bharat train on April 25
Source: IANS
14/04/2023 5:53:20 PM
RGCB develops crop protection procedure sans chemicals, pesticides A team of researchers from Kerala has come out with a procedure of protecting crops by strengthening their immune system in a natural way without using hazardous chemicals and pesticides. The team led by S. Manjula at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) here has conducted the study on pepper plants and it has shown enormous promise for protection and better yield of pepper crop. Manjula said there is convincing evidence to prove the potential of 'priming' or 'se...
RGCB develops crop protection procedure sans chemicals, pesticides
RGCB develops crop protection procedure sans chemicals, pesticides
Source: ians
23/03/2023 5:47:55 PM
Amit Shah in Kerala today, to attend party meeting, public event Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Kerala's Thrissur on Sunday, where he will attend a public programme and a meeting of the party's senior office-bearers. Shah is scheduled to arrive in Thrissur at 2 p.m. He will also attend the prayers at the Vadakkunnathan Temple. The Union Home minister will land at Coimbatore and from there will take a chopper to reach Thrissur. After the Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly stated that the BJP would win Kerala, the visit of th...
Amit Shah in Kerala today, to attend party meeting, public event
Amit Shah in Kerala today, to attend party meeting, public event
Source: IANS
12/03/2023 12:19:10 PM
Senior Women's National Football: 32 teams to feature in 27th edition of championship New Delhi, March 7 (IANS The 27th edition of the Senior Women's National Football Championship will get underway on March 25. Thirty-one teams have been divided into six groups in the qualifying round, which will be played in six different venues across the country. The Final Round of the competition will have a total of 12 teams - six group winners, five best runners-up, and the Railways, who have been given direct entry. The 12 teams will be divided into two groups of six each. Th...
Senior Women's National Football: 32 teams to feature in 27th edition of championship
Senior Women's National Football: 32 teams to feature in 27th edition of championship
Source: IANS
7/03/2023 11:42:58 AM
Centre to focus on holistic development of Kerala: Mansukh Mandaviya  The Union government has given special focus on holistic development of Kerala, based on the mantra of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishvaas, Sabka Prayaas", said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday while virtually attending the inauguration of new surgical super specialty block at the Government Medical College, Kozhikode. "The completion of this super specialty block set up under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) a...
Centre to focus on holistic development of Kerala: Mansukh Mandaviya
Centre to focus on holistic development of Kerala: Mansukh Mandaviya
Source: IANS
5/03/2023 11:30:42 AM
Kerala to raise Rs 400 cr for Adani Ports as part of Vizhinjam agreement As part of the agreement between the Kerala government and Adani Ports, the former will now have to give Rs 400 crore to the latter as the construction of the breakwater at the upcoming Vizhinjam port is going forward. According to the agreement between the two, Kerala will have to provide Adani Ports Rs 400 crore when 30 per cent of the breakwater is completed and they have been knocking on the doors of the government for a while. The state government has been caught in a debt trap and...
Kerala to raise Rs 400 cr for Adani Ports as part of Vizhinjam agreement
Kerala to raise Rs 400 cr for Adani Ports as part of Vizhinjam agreement
Source: IANS
13/02/2023 12:37:13 PM
Kerala budget 2023: Petrol, diesel & liquor to cost more; Oppn fumes Kerala Finance Minister K.N.Balagopal on Friday presented the Pinarayi Vijayan 2.0 government's second budget proposing a Rs 2 cess on petrol and diesel in addition to a Rs 20 hike on Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). Not only has it proposed a hike in property taxes, but also levied an additional tax on those who own a second home and on all homes that are kept locked. Another hike has come in the taxes for new vehicles, registration of land and also fees charged for government se...
Kerala budget 2023: Petrol, diesel & liquor to cost more; Oppn fumes
Kerala budget 2023: Petrol, diesel & liquor to cost more; Oppn fumes
Source: IANS
3/02/2023 3:44:22 PM
Kerala, Punjab reach final of inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships After winning their respective semi-final matches, Kerala and Punjab booked their spots in the final of the inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships at the Dumas Beach, here on Tuesday. The finalists of the tournament had earlier faced off in the group stages of the tournament and Punjab edged Kerala 6-5 on that occasion. The day kicked off with the quarterfinals and in the first one Kerala blanked Group A toppers Lakshadweep 5-0 to progress to the semi finals. Punjab beat Jharkhan...
Kerala, Punjab reach final of inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships
Kerala, Punjab reach final of inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships
Source: IANS
1/02/2023 9:43:27 AM
Rare and Exquisite Crafts from Remote Villages of India  A display that features rare, exquisite, and richly deserving of a platform to highlight craftsmen from India's hidden corners has been put together by Tarasha Artisan Direct. This is an endeavour to help these artists be able to continue their financial situation after the pandemic. In the exhibition, artists from Kashmir to Kutch, Kerala, the North East, and Karnataka will each present their culture and expertise via their arts and crafts. On clothing, one can find wonderful...
Rare and Exquisite Crafts from Remote Villages of India
Rare and Exquisite Crafts from Remote Villages of India
Source: IANS
22/01/2023 3:15:51 PM
ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters FC jump to third place with 3-1 win over Jamshedpur FC  Kerala Blasters FC climbed to third place in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 with a dominant 3-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here on Tuesday, which was capped off with one of the best goals of the season. The Tuskers got off to an electric start to the game with deflected efforts from Sahal Abdul Samad and Adrian Luna going just wide off the post within the first five minutes of the game. Dimitrios Diamantakos was posing challenges for the Jam...
ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters FC jump to third place with 3-1 win over Jamshedpur FC
ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters FC jump to third place with 3-1 win over Jamshedpur FC
Source: IANS
4/01/2023 2:43:54 PM
Odisha CM inaugurates PG Institute of Medical Education & Research Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the new Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research here at Capital Hospital. Inaugurating the institute, the Chief Minister said it will play a significant role in providing quality education and expert healthcare to people in the capital and the state. Patnaik interacted with a few students of the institute. Students from Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Sikkim expressed happiness over the facilities at the new instit...
Odisha CM inaugurates PG Institute of Medical Education & Research
Odisha CM inaugurates PG Institute of Medical Education & Research
Source: IANS
31/12/2022 11:25:35 AM
Manappuram Finance gains on planning to raise fund through various options Manappuram Finance is currently trading at Rs. 110.75, up by 0.30 points or 0.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 110.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 110.95 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 112.00 and Rs. 109.95 respectively. So far 91377 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 173.70 on 18-Jan-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 81.50 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood ...
Manappuram Finance gains on planning to raise fund through various options
Manappuram Finance gains on planning to raise fund through various options
Source: Accord Fintech
27/12/2022 10:34:04 AM
Beach festival can contribute extensively to tourism: Pinarayi Vijayan Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said Beach Tourism Festival can contribute extensively to tourism in the state. He said this while inaugurating the Bekal International Beach Tourism Festival. Bekal in Kasargod is an upcoming beach destination in the state and Vijayan said that to tide over the challenges posed by Coivd-19, similar festivals need to be conducted. "For a state like Kerala, where tourism is one of the major sources of income, there is a wide scope for s...
Beach festival can contribute extensively to tourism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Beach festival can contribute extensively to tourism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 11:13:03 AM
Software exports from Technopark grow 15% to touch Rs 9,775 crore IT exports from the Technopark campus in Thiruvananthapuram grew 15 per cent to touch Rs 9,775 crore for fiscal 2021-22 fiscal, according to the figures released on Wednesday. During the fiscal 2020-21, the total exports stood at Rs 8,501 crore. The first in the country when it opened up here in the late 1990s, Technopark is presently home to 70,000 employees, working in 470 companies with a total IT built up area of 10.6 million square feet. In the last 18 months, Technopark allotte...
Software exports from Technopark grow 15% to touch Rs 9,775 crore
Software exports from Technopark grow 15% to touch Rs 9,775 crore
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 5:42:57 PM
Mobile electric crematorium launched in Erode, first in TN While mobile electric crematoriums are common in other states of India, Tamil Nadu will have its first one now. The Erode Central Rotary Club has pitched in with a mobile electric crematorium to reduce the cost of cremating the dead. V.K. Rajamanikyam, Secretary of Athma Trust functioning under the Erode Central Rotary club, while speaking to the mediapersons, said, "The cost of electric crematorium in Erode was high and people had to shell out Rs 15,000 for cremating the body of a...
Mobile electric crematorium launched in Erode, first in TN
Mobile electric crematorium launched in Erode, first in TN
Source: IANS
18/12/2022 3:24:59 PM
A-list boutique experiences for last-minute year-end holidays Looking for experience-based vacation options? Look no further-we've made the calls and compiled an A-list of 7 boutique hotels that are still open. These are conveniently located, purposefully lavish resorts, tiny boutique hotels, wellness resorts, and jungle lodges that blend opulent comforts with thrilling travel experiences while honouring the places they stand and the people they coexist with. Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa, Rajasthan There is not an iota of roughing out at this ...
A-list boutique experiences for last-minute year-end holidays
A-list boutique experiences for last-minute year-end holidays
Source: IANS
18/12/2022 2:46:00 PM
Wellness: One of the top travel trends in 2023 Consumer desire for wellness-focused vacations is on the rise, as seen in 2023's wellness trends. The demand for domestic travel has increased by 50 per cent, according to CGH Earth Wellness Centers. Since before the pandemic, foreign visitors from regions like Russia and Europe have remained devoted customers. Consumer insights, both from CGH's diverse customer base and research, highlight the following big trends in the $1.5 trillion global wellness industry. Restorative Trave...
Wellness: One of the top travel trends in 2023
Wellness: One of the top travel trends in 2023
Source: IANS
18/12/2022 2:40:22 PM
Kerala is working on `design policy`: Pinarayi Vijayan Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said Kerala is working towards a "Design Policy" with the intention of making the state a global hub in the fast-emerging creative field by capitalising on the region's strong start-up ecosystem and traditionally vibrant culture. Vijayan made the observation while inaugurating the two-day Kochi Design Week (KDW), here and pointed out that the government is conducting a "wide array of discussions" with experts to locate the a...
Kerala is working on `design policy`: Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala is working on `design policy`: Pinarayi Vijayan
Source: IANS
16/12/2022 5:04:49 PM
Number of international airports in country rise to 30: Centre With six more airports being elevated or constructed, the number of international airports in the country has increased to 30 in the past seven years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply, Minister of State, Civil Aviation V. K. Singh said that during the last seven years, four Greenfield airports -- Kannur in Kerala, Shirdi in Maharashtra, Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh and Mopa in Goa -- have been constructed as international airports. Besides, two existing airports...
Number of international airports in country rise to 30: Centre
Number of international airports in country rise to 30: Centre
Source: IANS
15/12/2022 5:58:25 PM
Dhanlaxmi Bank zooms on getting nod to raise Rs 300 crore via NCDs Dhanlaxmi Bank is currently trading at Rs. 19.35, up by 0.90 points or 4.88% from its previous closing of Rs. 18.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 18.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 20.05 and Rs. 18.10 respectively. So far 1603183 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 20.05 on 05-Dec-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 10.50 on 16-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. ...
Dhanlaxmi Bank zooms on getting nod to raise Rs 300 crore via NCDs
Dhanlaxmi Bank zooms on getting nod to raise Rs 300 crore via NCDs
Source: Accord Fintech
5/12/2022 4:30:39 PM
Kerala roots for Messi as FIFA World Cup frenzy touches a new peak After the Netherlands and Argentina qualified for the quarterfinals in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, it reverberated across Kerala in small towns and large cities as people throughout the state cutting across socio, economic, religious and political differences are gripped by football fever. Huge cut-outs of international footballers Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr are erected in every nook and corner of North Kerala including even small towns in Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhik...
Kerala roots for Messi as FIFA World Cup frenzy touches a new peak
Kerala roots for Messi as FIFA World Cup frenzy touches a new peak
Source: IANS
4/12/2022 12:59:48 PM
PCBL inches up on commissioning green power plant at Kochi PCBL is currently trading at Rs. 143.20, up by 0.55 points or 0.39% from its previous closing of Rs. 142.65 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 143.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 144.25 and Rs. 142.70 respectively. So far 2123 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 153.75 on 16-Sep-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 89.03 on 24-Feb-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 144.50 a...
PCBL inches up on commissioning green power plant at Kochi
PCBL inches up on commissioning green power plant at Kochi
Source: Accord Fintech
2/12/2022 10:39:21 AM
Manappuram Finance jumps on planning to raise funds through various options   Manappuram Finance is currently trading at Rs. 114.55, up by 1.10 points or 0.97% from its previous closing of Rs. 113.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 113.50 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 115.90 and Rs. 113.50 respectively. So far 201143 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 179.45 on 13-Dec-2021 and a 52 week low of Rs. 81.50 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the s...
Manappuram Finance jumps on planning to raise funds through various options
Manappuram Finance jumps on planning to raise funds through various options
Source: Accord Fintech
30/11/2022 3:47:47 PM
Kerala-born CEO`s firm to develop tyres for US Army Kerala-born Abraham Pannikottu's American Engineering Group (AEG) has received funding from the US Department of Defence to develop and manufacture zero pressure tyres for the US Army. The Ohio-based firm specialises in carbon fibre pressure zero tyre technology, which ensures that the tyres will continue running even after being shredded by roadside bombs or gunfire. "...the first pressure "Zero" tyre will be delivered in 2023. Bringing this military tyre from concep...
Kerala-born CEO`s firm to develop tyres for US Army
Kerala-born CEO`s firm to develop tyres for US Army
Source: IANS
25/11/2022 3:16:07 PM
PVR Cinemas opens its first 12-screen superplex at Lulu Mall in Kerala PVR Cinemas, one of the premium cinema exhibition companies in the country, has opened its first 12-screen superplex at Lulu Mall in the state capital. The cinemas will commence operations from December 5. By the end of this fiscal, the company plans to add 70 more screens across the country. The 12-screen superplex was inagurated on Thursday evening in the presence of Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director, PVR Limited, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR Limited a...
PVR Cinemas opens its first 12-screen superplex at Lulu Mall in Kerala
PVR Cinemas opens its first 12-screen superplex at Lulu Mall in Kerala
Source: IANS
25/11/2022 12:12:45 PM
PVR shines on opening first 12-screen superplex in Kerala PVR is currently trading at Rs. 1868.40, up by 46.90 points or 2.57% from its previous closing of Rs. 1821.50 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1830.05 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1875.00 and Rs. 1830.00 respectively. So far 11519 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 2211.55 on 04-Aug-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 1224.70 on 20-Dec-2021. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs...
PVR shines on opening first 12-screen superplex in Kerala
PVR shines on opening first 12-screen superplex in Kerala
Source: Accord Fintech
25/11/2022 10:34:05 AM
Creating facilities as per tourists' tastes is vital: Minister Creating facilities catering to the tastes of tourists is important and Kerala Tourism is focusing on assuring a novel experience to visitors through initiatives like adventure tourism, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said. The Minister was inaugurating the capital district's first adventure tourism park at Akkulam Tourist Village here. Riyas said in the post-Covid period, the key responsibility of the tourism sector is to create more facilities to attract foreign tourists a...
Creating facilities as per tourists' tastes is vital: Minister
Creating facilities as per tourists' tastes is vital: Minister
Source: IANS
24/11/2022 12:32:07 PM
India`s metro network currently world`s 5th largest: Union Minister Hardeep Puri Around 810 km of metro line are operational in 20 cities in the country while more than 980 km of metro network and RRTS is currently under construction in 27 cities, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Puri said on Friday, adding India currently has the fifth-largest metro network in the world. "India will soon overtake advanced economies such as Japan and South Korea to become the third-largest network. These developments will lead to a significant reduction of traf...
India`s metro network currently world`s 5th largest: Union Minister Hardeep Puri
India`s metro network currently world`s 5th largest: Union Minister Hardeep Puri
Source: IANS
5/11/2022 11:25:35 AM