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Kerala News Archive: July 2006
Suresh Gopi in Roshan Andrew film
Monday, July 31, 2006 | MP
Malayalam Actor Suresh Gopi is making a special appearance in the new Roshan Andrews film, Notebook which is currently undergoing with its shooting in Ootty.This is Roshan's second film and features mostly new cast and crew. Suresh Gopi is said to play a military personnal in the film. The film is getting readied for release in October.
Govt open for negotiotions with pvt mgmts
Monday, July 31, 2006 | MP
Kerala Govt had said that it was open for talks with private managements to discuss on the ongoing debate on the self financing professional colleges issues. The move comes on the wake of the High Court order allowing the college managements to follow the admission procedures same as of the previous year."We are ready to negotiate with them. We have been holding talks with the managements but at the same time we will move the Supreme Court," said Chief Minister while talking to media.
Chacko Randaman
Sunday, July 30, 2006 | MP
Chacko Randaman directed by Sunil Karyat who is making his mark as a director in films. The film serves as a racy entertainer which is a story on family fights. Kalabhavan Mani plays the hero in the film who enacts three different stages of the character as son, father and grand father. Other casts are Jagathy Sreekumar, Vijay Raghavan, Anand, Narayanan Kutty, Vijayaraghavan, Bheeman Raghu, Harisree Ashokan,Sathish Babu, Jyothirmayi, Sreevidya etc.The film is produced by Saji Nanthiyattu in the banner of Nandiyattu films. Biju Devassy is the script writer.
Govt to protect state interests on Mullaperiyar dam
Sunday, July 30, 2006 | MP
Kerala's ruling LDF Government has said that the govt would take adequate steps to ensure the state's interests in the Mullaperiyar dam issue. This comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's dismissal of the state's request against increasing the water level at the dam. Kerala Chief Minister claimed that the failure of the previous UDF Government in presenting the State's case effectively on the issue had led to the court order which came against the state's stand. Though the issue for arbitration was raised during the discussion on the Dam Safety Bill the then govt did not take any steps to review on the state's concern,he stated.
Yes Your Honor
Saturday, July 29, 2006 | MP
Yes Your Honor is directed by V M Vinu who made films like Vesham, Balettan etc. His last film was Bus Conductor.P V Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmy Productions is producing the film. Actor scriptwriter, Sreenivasan plays the hero as a bold advocate. The filmalso deals on his family relations and other social issues prevailing in today's society.Padmapriya is the heroine.Other casts are Innocent, Jagathy, Sai Kumar, Riyaz Khan, Suresh Krishnan,etc.The shooting of the film has started at Kozhikode.
Reliance eyeing retail sector in Kerala
Saturday, July 29, 2006 | MP
India's largest private sector company Reliance Industries (RIL) is planning to reach out to Kerala with focus on the retail sector in the State. The company is even considering on oppurtunities for investments in the southern Indian state for expanding its retail business. RIL chairman had recently unveiled the company's Rs. 25,000-crore retail plan with a pan-India network covering 1500 cities across India.
Arunam
Friday, July 28, 2006 | MP
Arunam directed by Vinod Mankara is a socio-political film that talks on the communist movement in the State that persisted in the 1950-60's. This is Vinod's first feature film and is adapted from Sudhakaran Ramanthali's literary work,`Arangozhiyunna Achyutan' which won the Uroob award. Talented actor Manoj K Jayan plays the main character of Saghavu Achyutan in the film. Geethu Mohandas,Kavya Madhavan play the female lead.Other cast include Vineeth, Jagathy Sreekumar, Cochin Haneefa, Raj Mohan Unnithan, etc. The film gives much importance to music to reveal the varying moods of the characters. Hindustani musician Ramesh Narayan composes a symphony as the music for the film.
Proposal made for 2 mega shipyards
Friday, July 28, 2006 | MP
Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways has informed in Rajya Sabha that a proposal was being made by the Kerala Government asking for permit for setting up two international sized shipyards. The proposal made under the National Maritime Development Programme has the shipyards to be set up in Poovar near Vizinjham and the other at Mattool.He also informed in RS that Kerala has invited offers for developing a Deepwater International Container Transhipment Terminal at Vizhinijam port.
CM to hold talks on Smart City Project
Thursday, July 27, 2006 | MP
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan has informed that his government was willing to hold fresh talks with the Dubai Internet City (DIC) authorities on the proposed Smart City project in Kochi.'They asked me for time to discuss this and they are prepared to be here for talks on Aug 3-4,' he said. The CM also indicated that the talks would not be on the basis of the stand taken by the previous UDF government.The CM who objected to handing over the land to DIC was being approached by many firms for developing IT parks in the state.
Gopika replaces Pooja in Don
Thursday, July 27, 2006 | MP
Tamil actress Pooja who was projected as the heroine for the Shaji Kailas film, Don is now being replaced by actress Gopika. Gopika will play opposite Dileep in the film. The two had earlier worked together for Chandupottu and Pachakuthira and the combination was appreciated by the Malayalam audience. Don, brings in Shaji Kailas- Dileep team for the first time is an action thriller that will reach theaters in Onam.
Govt to promote Responsible Tourism
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 | MP
Calling upon more private investments into the state, Kerala Tourism Minister had asked to promote 'Responsible tourism' in the State by encouraging traditional custom and culture by working with the local community of the state .'We would also like to ensure that the local community gets a share of the earnings. The locals would be involved for promoting the ethnic culture and heritage of the state,'said the Minister.He informed that the private investors would offer a huge share of Rs.10 billion towards promotion of tourism in the state. He also said that the Government would also focus on developing 'Souvenir Industry' in the State.
Mammootty back to family films
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 | MP
After a series of masala films, Mammotty is back to serious family films. He is currently shooting for Kamal film, Karutha Pakshikal in which he plays a Tamilnadu migrant named Murugan who makes a living by ironing clothes for others.The actor plays a strong character who is socially and economically deprived in the society, yet a determined father who wants to get his little daughter cured of her blindness. After this, he'll be doing Joshy film, Pothenvava which is another family film that deals on the relation between a successful mother and her worthless son. Pop singer Usha Uttuppu plays Mammootty's mother in this film.
Aanachandam
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 | MP
Malayalam filmmaker Jayaraj is making a new film, Aanachandam with Jayaram in the lead. Jayaram plays an elephant lover named Krishna Prasad in the film and the movie depicts the relation between him and elephant.Kairali Tv anchor Ramya Nambeeshan plays the heroine in the film.Jayson,a new music director does the music. The film is progressing with shooting in Ottapalam near Thrissur and will reach theaters in Onam. Aanachandam is said to be a entertainer with all ingredients to cheer the family audience.
Kerala Coastal erosion to be studied
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 | MP
Kerala is facing a major problem on coastal erosion and the impact of mansoonal waves swallowing up beaches and damaging seashores has become a cause of concern to the scientists as well.The increased sand mining at areas surrounding the beaches over the recent years in the State is seen as a major reason for the severe coastal erosion. Protecting seashores by building seawalls is often considered but alternate coastal protection measures also need to be taken up by the Govt to protect the vulnerable coastal area from sea and mansoon related hazards.
TV anchor Ramya into big screen
Monday, July 24, 2006 | MP
TV anchor Ramya Nambeesan is foraying into films. She had hosted programs for Malayalam channel Kairali TV before. Ramya already got few films in her kitty. She will play the female lead in Jayaraj film Aanachandam which tells the story of an elephant lover. She'll pair opposite Jayaram in the film. She is also featuring in Devan Nair's, Atheetham.
Gulf Immigration process to be made simpler
Monday, July 24, 2006 | MP
The procedures for the Immigration process for those seeking jobs in the Gulf countries will be made simpler, stated Union Minister of External Affairs Vayalar Ravi while speaking at an inaugural function of Gulf family meet in Thrissur.He informed that security systems were already in place to stop visa frauds of recruitement agencies. Speaking on the new education Bill propsed by the LDF government the Minister stated that he was against the proposed Bill and said he would not support the Govt's move to enact the law.
Govt take steps to contain Anthrax
Sunday, July 23, 2006 | MP
After two confirmed cases of Anthrax disease found in cattle at Eranakulam district, Kerala government has taken measures to contain further spread of the disease. The tests conducted on blood samples collected from the infected cows was confirmed positive for Anthrax. The State Animal Husbandry department said that the anthrax spore vaccine was being administered to cattle for immunising the cattle against the disease.
Awards for Mammootty,Mohanlal, Kavya
Saturday, July 22, 2006 | MP
The J.C. foundation Awards instituted in memory of film Director J.C. Kuttikkad has chosen the best actor and actress awards for Mohanlal(Thanmatra) and Kavya Madhavan(Ananthabhadram/Annuorikkal) respectively for the year 2005. Mammootty was selected as the 'Star of the Year' award. 'Achuvinte Amma,' directed by Sathyan Anthikad won the best film award. Blessy was chosen as the best director for Thanmatra while Dileep(Chantupottu) and Bhavana (Daivanamathil) was selected for special awards. Other awards include Vineet Srinivasan (best male singer), Manjari(best female singer),Manikuttan and Mamta for best debutants,Kalasala Babu and Bindu Panicker for best supporting actors etc.
Read Ramayana on your mobile
Saturday, July 22, 2006 | MP
With the onset of the Malayalam month of 'Ramayana Masam', one can even read the religious epic, Ramayana from the convinience of your mobile phone. A Keralite lecturer has developed a method like an electronic book reader application that would enable one to download and read the ancient epic, on one's mobile set. He had already downloaded three kandas of the popular literature to his mobile and claims that the entire Ramayana can be downloaded to the mobile which would need just 800 kb of space. This is much less when compared to an MP3 song which would normally take 3-4Mb of space.
Dileep in demand
Saturday, July 22, 2006 | MP
Malayalam actor Dileep's demand seems to be growing with the actor being flooded with lot of offers from a variety of filmmakers. Lately Dileep is chosen for a film with popular director Sathyan Anthikkad. Dileep is currently shooting for the Shaji Kailas film, Don. Riding high afer the success of Chess, his new releases awaited are Fast Track, Batman etc. He has also signed for Lohitadas film, Chakkarapottan and another Joshy film for the Malayalam film industry's AMMA. Sources say that he is also being approached from Tamil industry for which the actor is yet to take a decision.
HC to hear Govt appeal on July27
Friday, July 21, 2006 | MP
The Kerala High Court will hear the Kerala Government's appeal that has been filed against the order of the single judge on the state Self-financing Professional Colleges Act that allowed the private college managements to follow the admission and fee structure of the previous year. The govt was on view that the new law be implemented from the current year and hence has appealed against the High Court order. The HC has said that it would give a final hearing after looking into the various appeals filed by the government and others who protest against the self-financing professional colleges.
Notebook
Friday, July 21, 2006 | MP
Notebook is the second project from the young Malalam director Roshan Andrews. After the success of his debut film, Mohanlal starrer Udayananu Tharam, Roshan is back into films after a while.The film titled 'Notebook' will have a whole lot of first timers both in cast and crew. The film is produced by P V Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. Sanjay Baby is the scriptwriter.Music composed by newcomer Mejo. The film has already started rolling in Ootty. The rest of the shooting will be held in Kozhikode and abroad.
Chakkarapottan
Thursday, July 20, 2006 | MP
Chakkarapottan is the name of the new project announced by director Lohitadas. Dileep will play the hero in the film. This is Lohi's film with the actor afer 'Suthradharan'. Dileep plays a mute person in the film. Kavya Madhavan is said to play the female lead. Lohi himself writes the script. The film is expected to reach theaters by October mid during Deepavali/ Eid season.
Mani Shankar Aiyar in State
Thursday, July 20, 2006 | MP
Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar is on a 4 day visit to Kerala. Mr Aiyar's visit is to review the state's Panchayati Raj system which the Minister had called upon to be made a model to other states. As apart of the Panchayati Raj initiative,he will attend Panchayats programmes in Kochi, Munnar, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram during which he will visit various Village panchayats and interact with the local panchayat members.He will also meet Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on July 22 and will sign joint statements.
Same fee and quota to be maintained: HC
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | MP
Kerala High Court has ordered to follow the same fees and quota structure for admission procedures in the various private professional colleges in the state. With this the management colleges can now go with their selection process of 50% management seats and the fees as recommended by the K.T. Thomas Commission. However the court did not stay the new Act but was on view that since the entrance examination had already been conducted and results published, professional colleges have carried out their affairs in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict even prior to the enactment of the new Act.
Aakasha Gopuram begins in London
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 | MP
The fist phase shooting of K P Kumaran film, 'Aakasha Gopuram' has started at London. Mohanlal plays the character of an architect as Albert Samson, in the film. Aakasa Gopuram is also the filmy adaptation based on Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen's play 'Master Builder'. Taizoon.F.Khorakiwala produces the film. Bharat Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, Manoj K. Jayan, Meera Jasmine, Geethu Mohandas, Swetha Menon etc casts in the film.
Kerala Medical NRI seats turn costly
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 | MP
With the arrival of the new education Bill on the professional colleges, the medical seats reserved for the non-resident Indians(NRI) are becoming too costly. As per the new Bill, 15% of the seats are earmarked for the NRI students which accounts to a total of 113 seats across 8 medical colleges in the State. With the new law in place, the NRI medical seats would now cost an annual fee of Rs. 565,000 which is almost 5 times that of the earlier fees put by the Justice K.T. Thomas commission. This inturn has drawn strong criticism from the Keralites abroad, the NRKs in the Gulf in particular.
Bharghavacharitham finishes shooting
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 | MP
Joemon film Bharghavacharitham Moonnam Ghantam is done with its entire shooting. The film is now getting readied for release in Onam. The film is a hilarious thriller in which Mamoottty plays Bhargavan, who rules his empire with his own tactics and got conections with the underworld. Story and screenplay is by Sreenivasan, who himself plays a key role in the film as a doctor who treats Bhargavan. Padmapriya is the heroine.
Cong not keen on new channel, JaiHind TV
Monday, July 17, 2006 | MP
The new Malayalam channel, JaiHind TV which is expected to go in air by August is being projected as the Congress party's channel. However Congress leaders are keeping away from promoting the channel as a party channel and has indicated that the party would have only marginal role in the channel. Besides Congress State President has stated that the party would have no direct role in the channel's functioning. Inspite of all this, the channel being launched by a Dubai based Keralite is said to take off on Aug 17th.
Mohanlal portrays varying shades of Moosa
Monday, July 17, 2006 | MP
P T Kunjumohammed's commercial film Pardesi is underway with its shooting in Ottapalam. Mohanlal plays the role of Valiyakathu Moosa, a person who is considered not an Indian neither a Pakistani following the partition.Moosa who hails from Kerala goes to Pakistan seeking for a job and end up being in Pakistan during the partition. The various shades of Moosa's life from his 30's to the old age of 80's are being portrayed by Lal in this film.The first schedule is currently on and the second schedule will be shot in Thar desert in Rajastan.
2 films for Lakshmi opposite Mohanlal
Sunday, July 16, 2006 | MP
Actress Lakshmi Gopalaswami has got her forthcoming Malayalam movies Pardesi and Keerthichakra both opposite Mohanlal. Lakshmi had earlier teamed with Mohanlal in Vamanapuram Bus Route. Pardesi has Laksmi playing the role of Khadeeja, a singer who is been sent to Pakistan following partition.In debutant director Major Ravi's film Keerthichakra, Lakshmi plays the heroine as an armyofficer's (Mohanlal) wife.
Kerala defends its stance on VAT
Sunday, July 16, 2006 | MP
The Kerala government defended its stand on imposing 20% tax on luxury products. The higher VAT rates applies to items like aerated drinks, health drinks, paints, house hold products and other luxury items.Kerala's Finance Minister said that the raised VAT rates of 20% instead of the suggested 12.5% was to meet the state's revenue collection targets. Meanwhile the official VAT committee will be meeting in August in Kerala to review on the revised VAT structure and would list out the rate structures of various items.
Love in Australia
Saturday, July 15, 2006 | MP
Love in Australia is a film that protrays the despair and struggles of an elderly couple who come across lonliness in the old age. T.K.Rajeevkumar directs the film which will be totally shot in Australia. Jagathy Sreekumar and Sharada enacts the main characters of the old couple.Biju Menon and Manoj.K.Jayan play their sons. The film promises to be a thoughtful film focussing on real life subjects.
'Airtel Mega' FWP services introduced in Kerala
Saturday, July 15, 2006 | MP
Telecom servics provider, Airtel has launched 'Airtel Mega' fixed wireless phone (FWP) services in Kerala.The service will be available initially in cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode and later will be extended to over 470 towns and locations across the state.This GSM operated home phone service will be available in postpaid and prepaid tariff plans and provides SMS, caller ID, missed call alerts, ring tones, speed dialling, STD/ISD lock and many other features.
Jayaram-Rajasenan again
Friday, July 14, 2006 | MP
Malayalam family audiences popular hero, Jayaram is said to be favorite of director Rajasenan.After Madhuchandralekha, Jayaram-Rajasenan team is coming together again. The film is produced by M Mani under the banner of Sunitha Productions. Aroma Movies will bring the film to the theaters.
Govt to form Public Ltd firm for infrastucture development
Friday, July 14, 2006 | MP
Aimed to boost the State's economic growth, Kerala government has plans to start a Public Limited Company on the lines of the Cochin International Airports Ltd(CIAL) for the infrastructure development. The new company thus formed will acqire large acres of land across the state for setting up mega industrial parks with good infrastructure facilities. This was informed by the State Industries Minister.The state agencies like Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) and the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) will hold 26% stake in the new company.
Kaveri: Malayalam open source software
Thursday, July 13, 2006 | MP
The Kerala Government organised Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT) has developed an Open source Office software package for the public that help users to perform text processing and other office functions in the native language. The software product named Kaveri is developed as a part of the Centre for Linguistic Computing Keralam's Mission Malayalam Developmental Programme for Malayalam language computing. This is their second product after Nila. Kaveri is unicode supported five Malayalam fonts including handwritten font and can operate on Unix and Windows based systems. Kaveri also comes packaged with tools like Spell checker for Malayalam and a bi-lingual User Interface and Dictionary,supportive typing system for other Indian languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi, English-Malayalam translation aid, Unicode Malayalam Fonts and Ethnic Screen Savers etc.
Karutha Pakshikal
Thursday, July 13, 2006 | MP
Karutha Pakshikal is a family oriented film directed by Kamal. Mammooty is the hero in the film. He appears in the role of a dhobi- a Tamil immigrant by the name Murugan in the film. Padmapriya plays female lead. Kamal himself pens the script.The film is produced by G.V.Productions. The film is currently progressing with its shooting in and around Thrissur and is expected to reach theaters by Ramzan. With Mammooty back to mainstream family movies one can expect the best out of the Kamal-Mammooty team who gave their last hit Rappakal.
Actress Padmapriya is handful
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 | MP
Actress Padmapriya who has made a comeback to Malayalam films is reigning with success of her recent films. Her acting talents got a boost with the success of her latest flicks, Vadakkumnathan and Aswaroodan. Now her popularity has far increased which is quite evident with the number of offers she recieves from Malayalam and Tamil industry as well. She who made her debut in Malayalam with Blessy's 'Kazcha' opposite Mammooty is coming together again with the superstar for the Joemon film,'Bhargavacharitham Moonnam Ghattam’ and Kamal film, 'Karutha Pakshikal'. Others include 'Red Salute' with Kalabhavan Mani and another with Jayaram directed by Anil. Also she got 2 films in the pipeline opposite Sreenivasan.
Jayamala should apologise:Devaswom Minister
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 | MP
Devaswom Minister G. Sudhakaran has said that the Government was willing to drop the action being taken against the Kannada actress Jaimala provided the actress apologises to the people of Kerala for what she had said that triggered the Sabarimala issue. "If Jaimala is ready to make an apology for what she had said, the government would consider dropping the move to conduct a Crime Branch probe into the issue," said the Minister. This comes after the actress refusing to cooperate with the Devaswom Board investigation officials who had approached Jaimala as a part of the investigation proceedings.
Paippad Chundan wins Chambakulam Boat Race
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 | MP
The Chambakulam moolam boat race, the most ancient and the first of the boat race sporting season in Kerala was held at the Pamba river at Chambakulam on Monday. Among the severe snake boat competitions, Paipad Chundan of Paipad Boat club emerged the winner of the 'Rajapramughan Trophy.' Allapuzha Town Boat club won the second prize and Kavalam Boat club, secured the third place. The Chambakulam boat race marks the begining of the snake boat racing widely popular in Kuttanadu, also a fast growing major tourist event that is usually held during the months of August, September.
Pooja heroine in Dileep - Shaji Kailas film Don
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 | MP
Action director Shaji Kailas latest flick with Malayalam's popular actor Dileep has Tamil actress Pooja of 'Pattiyal' fame playing the heroine. This Bangalore based actress has filmed in many Telugu, Kannada, Tamil films. Don has started with its shooting in Eranakulam recently. The film tells the story of a young innocent man played by Dileep who turns an underworld don by circumstances. Also the film marks the coming together of Dileep-Shaji Kailas for the first time.
Kerala CM beckon on private investors
Monday, July 10, 2006 | MP
Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan has called upon private investors for investments in the state in all major areas including IT, tourism and agriculture sectors to boost the state's economy."We welcome investment in all sectors. We are ready to offer them all assistance,"said V.S. who at the same time indicated that he would welcome all investments that do not go against the interests of the state. While seeking more private participation he also said that the government would revive the public sector undertakings too.
Chess
Monday, July 10, 2006 | MP
Chess directed by Raj Babu is a racy thriller. The film tells the story of a blind man who is on a revenge to kill his opponents.The movie keeps the pace of a drama with characters gently unfolding from the story line. Dileep is brilliant in the role of Vijayakrishnan. Actress Bhavana is impressive. Jagathy Sreekumar,Harishree Ashokan, Salim Kumar adds the humorous flavor to the film. Ashish Vidyarthy puts up a good performance as the crime branch investigator. Scriptwriters Sibi.K. Thomas and Uday Krishna has done a good job with a supportive script to bring up an inspiring thriller.
Keralite musician eyes Guinness book entry
Sunday, July 9, 2006 | MP
A young Keralite musician,who had played a musical instrument for a long stretch of 51 hours is eyeing an entry into the world's number one record book, Guinness Book of World Records. The 21 year old, Jaison George from Kochi had made this extraordinary attempt by playing keyboard in front of 12 judges of the Guinness Book of World Records. George performed this record event using eight different keyboards. George now hopes to break his own record by wanting to play keyboard for continous 100 hours.
Ashwaroodan
Sunday, July 9, 2006 | MP
The Suresh Gopi starrer Ashwaroodan fails to make a grade of that expected from an acclaimed filmmaker like Jayaraj. Most of the sequences reminds one of films of the recent past and the film has nothing unique about it. The film is inspired on the issues triggered by the Muthanga incident that led to the killing of local tribal people. Suresh Gopi's acting is average and so is the heroine, Padmapriya as a tribal activist.There is very little the film can do to make an impact on the audiences except for Venugopalan's cameraworks and Saikumar's performance.
Kamal switches to Mammootty film
Saturday, July 8, 2006 | MP
Director Kamal has changed the schedules on his forthcoming projects. Kamal had few films lined up Miss India-a film on the fashion world and another with Mammooty in the lead. Kamal was supposed to complete his film Miss Inida first. But now the filmmaker has switched to do the Mammootty film first in which Mammooty plays a low profile character of a dhobi in the film. The duo had last worked together for Rappakal and had made hits like Mazhayethum Munpe, Azhakiya Ravanan etc.
Rs 149 cr central aid sought for rain relief
Saturday, July 8, 2006 | MP
Kerala government has sought Rs 149 cr central aid to meet the life and property damages caused by the heavy rains in the state. A high level team from the Center is expected to visit the affected areas of Kerala to evaluate on the extend of damages and allocate funds. This was informed by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan who met him in New Delhi. The 8 member ministerial delegation headed by the CM has also talked on issues relating to the immigration clearances and concerns on the agriculture sector.
Qatar: Medical certificate to be made compulsory
Friday, July 7, 2006 | AA
The Government of Qatar would make it mandatory for expatriate workers applying for entry visa to produce medical certificate from a certified health centre in their respective countries. A set of new directives including guidelines for the functioning of recruiting agencies would also be implemented along with this. According to this, recruitment agencies should have a permanent location and they should not have any other business.
Govt. considers NORKA reconstitution: Chief Minister
Friday, July 7, 2006 | AA
Reconstitution of the Department of Non-Resident Keralites'Affairs (NORKA) with the participation of non-resident Keralites is under the consideration of the Government, said Mr. V. S. Achuthanandan, Chief Minister. Training programme for unskilled overseas job seekers is also under consideration. The Chief Minister said this during his inaugural address of 'Sneha Santhwanam', a programme to provide financial assistance to the families of Keralites jailed in Saudi Arabia. The programme was organised by Navodaya Samskarika Vedi and the Kerala Pravasi Sangham. Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali, MLA presided over the function. Renowned poet Mr. O. N. V. Kurup; Mr. E. M. Kabeer, President and Mr. Suresh Parumala, Secretary of Navodaya Samskarika Samithy and Mr. P. Saithalikutty, Secretary, Kerala Pravasi Sangham spoke on the occasion.
Databank on NRKs
Friday, July 7, 2006 | AA
The Chief Minister Mr. V. S. Achuthanandan has informed the State Assembly that preparing a detailed databank on non-resident Keralites is under the consideration of the Government. A study by the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), has found that there are around 18.38 lakh non-resident Keralites in different countries. The Government has taken notice of illegal visa agents in the state. 106 cases have been registered and 41 arrested this year in connection with visa malpractices, the Chief Minister said.
'Monsoon tourism' focussing on monsoon
Friday, July 7, 2006 | AA
Kerala Tourism has launched the latest addition to the Kerala brand of tourism, 'Monsoon tourism' focussing on monsoon, the rainy seasons in Kerala. Traditionally monsoon was considered as an off-season in the industry. But with the newest addition, Kerala tourism has proved that God's Own Country is an all time destination for travellers. Says Mr. B. Suman, Director, Kerala Tourism, 'the season when the whole State drapes in refreshing green, this is the most suitable time for one to relax and unwind. The season is also ideal for couples to visit the destination.' An international campaign has also been launched with a new set of commercials, according to Mr. Suman. In Kerala, monsoon is a season for rejuvenation, when the people take special diet and ayurvedic therapies for rejuvenation and longevity. According to Ayurveda, monsoon is an ideal season to take treatments for various diseases. Innovative programmes like 'Rainwalks'in heritage destinations have also been launched. Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Minister for Tourism recently inaugurated a weeklong dance and music festival, 'Rhapsody of Rains', organised by Kerala Tourism to welcome the monsoon tourists.
Avastha
Friday, July 7, 2006 | MP
Avastha is the directorial work of first timer N Sasidharan. He himself is the scriptwriter for the film. The film deals on social issues prevailing in today's society.Actor Saikumar plays the central character of a police head constable in the film. New face Dhanya Nair plays another key role as Saikumar's daughter. Machan Varghese, Harisree Ashokan, Ameen, Sruthi Nair, Meena Ganesh, Valsala Menon, Neethu, Gayathri etc casts in the film. K. K. Thomas- Sumesh produces the film. The film has already started with its shooting in Ottapalam near Trichur.
Counselling for professional courses from July 10
Friday, July 7, 2006 | MP
The medical and engineering counselling process for admissions to the various professional colleges in Kerala will begin from July 10th. The first process of seat allotments have been published on July 2nd. Those selected candidates seeking medical and pharmacy courses need to submit their fees on July 24,25. Engineering and architecture students need to pay their fees from July 26 to 28. Apart from the traditional counselling, government has also decided to conduct online counselling methods to be introduced in the state for the admission process.This will be made available through selected websites.
Meera Jasmine opposite Mammootty
Thursday, July 6, 2006 | MP
National award winning Malayalam actress Meera Jasmine has so far not shared screen space with Mammootty yet. This is soon going to be rectified with Meera chosen to play the female lead in noted filmmaker Shyam Prasad's forthcoming film, Ore Kadal. Recently she paired with the other Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in Rasathanthram. Now with Ore Kadal she will be playing opposite Mammootty for the first time in her career. It will be really inspiring to see the two highly talented actors together for the first time. Ore Kadal is the adaption of a Bengali novel produced by Vindhyan under the banner of Rasika entertainments.
Global Village complex in Idukki likely
Thursday, July 6, 2006 | MP
The World Malayalee Council (WMC), an organisation that support special interests of Malayalee sections world wide has put forward the concept of a Global Village complex in Kerala that is likely to come up in Kuttikannam at Idukki district. The proposed project estimated at a cost of Rs 1 billion, would include a residential complex, educational institutions, resorts and medical facilities. The model for the Global Village will be presented during the WMC Global Conference in Kochi scheduled from August 1-7 which is expected to be attended by many Malayalees from within the country and abroad."The Global Village is going to be a project in which all Malayalis would be able to buy shares. The first phase would be ready in three years, the second in seven years from now," says WMC, Kochi President.
Keerthichakra on July 21st
Wednesday, July 5, 2006 | MP
Superstar Mohanlal's upcoming film, Keerthichakra which was scheduled to reach theaters on July14th is now delayed to July 21st. Debutant Major Ravi directs the film whose story is based on the Indo-Pak border war and mainly shot in Kargil and Srinagar.Mohanlal plays a military officer in the film. Other casts are Lakshmi Gopalaswamy,Jeevan,Biju Menon, Cochin Haneefa, Gopika, Reema Sen, Baby Sanusha etc. The film will have a simultaneous release in Tamil film industry as Aran.
Ice cream parlor case: LDF Govt files appeal
Wednesday, July 5, 2006 | MP
Kerala's ruling LDF government has filed an appeal before the High Court seeking to set aside the verdict judged by a lower court in the Kozhikode ice cream parlour case. The Kozhikode trial court earlier this year had set free all of the 16 accused in the sex racket case saying that there was not enough evidence to constitute the offences alleged against them. The govt in its appeal had criticised the trial court for not making any effort to question the witnesses who turned hostile and sought for a retrial of the case.
Nottam
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 | MP
Nottam from director Sasi Paravoor is a notable film with much importance given to the ancient art form,Koodiyattam. Nedumudi Venu plays the central character of a Koodiyattam artist,Vasudeva Chakkyar in the film. His performance is simply superb.Margam Sathi as Saraswathy plays an equally good role as Chakkyar's patner on stage and puts up a brilliant performance. Jagathy Sreekumar,Arun, Janardhanan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Salu Kuttanadu, Narayanankutty, Ajeer, MR Gopakumar, Vanitha, Samritha etc casts in the film. The film is a good take on human relationships told on the backdrop of a masterpiece art form. M Jayachandran's music is very pleasing. K.G. Jayan's cinematography is impressive. Filmmaker Paravoor deserves all credits for highlighting the minute details of this ancient art and bringing alive the cultural heritage of Kerala.
Lulu International convention centre in Trichur
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 | MP
The Lulu International Convention Centre,the largest of its kind in Kerala was opened in Trichur. The Center was inaugurated by the Kerala Chief Minister V. S.Achuthanandan in the presence of Opposition leader Oommen Chandy and many other political and government officials. The Gulf based EMKE Group has set up the Convention Centre housed at 18 acres of land near the Thrissur-Guruvayur highway which has been constructed at a cost of Rs40 crore. The convention center can accomodate 4,500 guests and has a hotel with 50 rooms,restaurants and helipad facility. Applauding the NRI project,Achuthanandan in his inauguaral speech asked for more NRI investments for the development of the infrastructure and tourism sectors in the State.
Meera's temple visit puts her in trouble
Monday, July 3, 2006 | MP
Malayalam Actress Meera Jasmine's recent visit to Rajaeswari temple in Taliparamba near Kannur has created fresh rows similar to the recent Sambarimala controversy. Meera,a non Hindu is said to have made offerings at the temple and this has led to protest from the temple devotees as non Hindus are not permitted in the temple premises. With this the temple authorities decided to perform purification rituals and the actress came up with an apology and even said to have paid funds towards the cost for the purifying rituals.
Mgmt colleges to move court against new Bill
Monday, July 3, 2006 | MP
The Kerala government passing the Kerala Professional Colleges Bill in Assembly,has brought stong objection from the Management colleges which threatenend that they would approach the court seeking review of changes in the provisions made in the new law. The new Bill seeks 50% seats reserved for the SC and other backward categories and physically challenged students. Of the remaining 50%, only 30% is allotted to the managements as privileges seats(15%) and NRI seats(15%). General merit satnds at 18% and 2% reserved for exceptionally good students from arts and sports. Private managements were on the view that the new bill were too hard for them to be implemented that the colleges would be rather closed down than being forced to follow the new laws.
Kerala to get a similar Vidharba package
Sunday, July 2, 2006 | MP
Kerala would get a similar Vidharba package as announced by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to contain the rising farmer suicides. A Rs 3750 crore relief package was released for the distressed farmers in the Vidharbha region. A similar financial package is soon to be worked out for three districts of Kerala mainly affected by the draught in State. The package would focus on affordable credit, rescheduling of loans, surface irrigation development etc.
Dileep awaiting his next lucky release
Saturday, July 1, 2006 | MP
Dileep's upcoming film, Chess is slated to reach theaters on July 4th which is said to be an auspicious day for the actor.Dileep's earlier releases like 'Meesa Madhavan' ,C.I.D.Moosa, 'Parakkum Thalika' was released on the same day, July 4 and proved it to be lucky for him. In Chess,Dileep plays a blind man taking revenge inspite of his physical weaknesses. Chess is directed by Raj Babu. Dileep pairs with heroine Bhavana in the film.The movie promises to be a story of a different genre and expectations are high.
CADD to open new centers in Kerala
Saturday, July 1, 2006 | MP
The Chennai firm, Computer Aided Drafting and Designing Centre which offers various training programmes in computer aided design courses has plans to extend its services in Kerala by opening up more Centers."Besides the 22 Centres, CADD is planning to start another 15 to meet the requirements of students in 75 engineering colleges and polytechnics in Kerala," said the firm's National Manager.The Center offers various courses, including those relating to computer aided designing and drafting, interior design, project planning,management etc. It also plans to introduce a Masters Diploma programme in mechanical, civil, electrical, architectural, interior architecture and design, colour graphics in all of its centers.
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