Drive against illegal vessels continues in Alappuzha Drive against illegal vessels continues in Alappuzha The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
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… The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023
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. The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023
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… The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023
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… The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023
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,… The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023
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. The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
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 The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Alappuzha collective scripts a farming fairy tale Alappuzha collective scripts a farming fairy tale The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
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… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Festival offer for domestic PNG services in Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram Festival offer for domestic PNG services in Alappuzha The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
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… The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
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. The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023
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… The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 Alappuzha school looks beyond textbooks to teach waste management Alappuzha school looks beyond textbooks to teach waste management
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023 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
The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023 ASAP skill park ready for opening at Cheriya Kalavoor Alappuzha's 25,000-sq-ft Community Skill Park, constructed on 1.5 acres of land, is ready for opening. It can provide world-class training in IT, activity-based, heavy machinery, precision-based, fashion designing, coir, AI, blockchain and more to 600 students at a time. The ₹16-crore facility is managed by a governing committee headed by…
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023 Mass clean-up held in Alappuzha The functioning of Haritha Karma Sena will be strengthened in the district.
The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023 Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha today Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) returns to Alappuzha on Saturday with 72 boats, 19 of them being chundan vallams (snakeboats). Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate the event at 2 p.m. with 2,000 police and traffic personnel on duty. Heats to decide top four boats for the final and modern…