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City to host Tourism Investors Meet on November 16

City to host Tourism Investors Meet on November 16

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

‘Kireedam’ bridge emerges prime spot in Kerala’s cinema tourism project

Kerala Tourism to promote Cinema Tourism: Kireedam bridge in Vellayani, famed location of cult classic Mohanlal-starrer, identified as prime spot. Govt. gives ₹1.2M to develop 'Cine Tourism Project—Kireedam Palam' to be completed in 18 months. Other spots include Bekal Fort in Kasaragod, where Mani Ratnam shot 'Uyire...' for 'Bombay'. Tourism…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Public Works Minister launches construction of bypass road

The government initially set aside ₹70 crore for the project in the 2018-19 Budget, but the work could not be started as the bidding process had to be cancelled several times after bidders quoted prices that were exceptionally higher than the government’s estimate.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Entry fee to cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon slashed

Idukki's cantilever glass bridge, recently inaugurated at Wagamon, has had its entry fee reduced from ₹500 to ₹250 per person. Within one week of its opening, 3,463 tourists visited the bridge. It can accommodate 15 people at a time and offers views of Mundakayam, Koottikkal, and Kokkayar areas. The bridge…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Introduction of working calendar has benefitted road projects: Riyas

Introduction of working calendar has benefitted road projects: Riyas

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon opened for tourists

Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the largest cantilever glass bridge & adventure park in Idukki, Kerala. He said adventure tourism activities are gaining popularity & the project is being implemented by investing 60% of the cost by the Tourism dept. & the rest by the local body. 15 people can…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon to be inaugurated on Wednesday

Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon to be inaugurated on Wednesday

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Amid rain scare, Onam pageantry attracts thousands as week-long celebrations conclude

Around 3,000 artistes participated in the pageantry, featuring 60 floats. As many as 10 art forms from other States and around 80 artistes from States outside joined the procession

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Colourful pageantry to bring curtain down on Onam fete

The curtain will come down on the week-long Onam celebrations, organised by the State Tourism Department, with a cultural pageantry in the State capital on Saturday evening.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 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 25, 2023