PM nod for state plans
The State’s global connect initiative, Emerging Kerala 2012, got off to a big-bang start here on Wednesday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s word on the State's long-pending demand for an IIT and C
Centre to support Metro rail projects in 19 cities: PM
Noting that an efficient transport system was 'critical' for orderly growth of cities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the government has decided to support preparation of Detailed Pro
Media should avoid desire to be sensational: Dr Singh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said media should avoid the desire to be sensational and exercise restraint so that nothing that divides society and country is written, broadcast or telecast.
Healthcare nets a jumbo deal
Giving clear signals to those coming for Emerging Kerala starting here on Wednesday that the state is a destination for investments, healthcare conglomerate DM Healthcare with a big presence in the Gu
Seaport-airport waterway to skip Periyar
The state government has decided to explore an alternative way to operate the Seaport-Airport express waterway exempting the Periyar, which is the drinking water source of 40 lakh people residing in a
Metro to reach beyond airport
The first board meeting of the reconstituted Kochi Metro Rail Ltd has sought the state’s permission to include more areas in its jurisdiction and notify the same for future expansion.
“There is no c
Civic body begins intense tax drive
The cash strapped city corporation launched an intensive tax collection drive on Tuesday. Mayor Tony Chammany inaugurated the drive by collecting property tax from Kochouseph Chittilappilly, noted ind
PM to kick off Emerging Kerala
A galaxy of more than 2,500 delegates, including US ambassador Nancy Powell, UK high commissioner Sir James Bevan, and business teams from across 52 countries would grace the Emerging Kerala investor
PM’s visit to instill fresh hopes
Prime minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Kerala Kalamandalam on Wednesday to lay the foundation for a museum in its grounds, has given fresh hope to artistes and lovers of traditional dance forms that
Big ticket investments from PSUs
As the state flags off the Emerging Kerala meet here on Wednesday that draws 2,500 delegates from 52 countries to help chart the state’s development agenda, investments running into a few thousand cro