Evaluation of treasure at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple begins
Monday, February 20, 2012:
The mammoth task of sorting out and documenting all the treasure found in Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple will begin on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court.
As a result, rituals at the century old-temple will be affected.
It shot into prominence in 2011 after its cellars were opened, and gold ornaments among other treasures were recovered.
Under the supervision of an experts committee appointed by the Supreme Court, the valuation is being done by RBI officials.
The evaluation of the treasures in the temple vaults is said to be worth over Rs 100,000 crore.
The mammoth task of sorting out and documenting all the treasure found in Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple will begin on Monday as ordered by the Supreme Court.
As a result, rituals at the century old-temple will be affected.
It shot into prominence in 2011 after its cellars were opened, and gold ornaments among other treasures were recovered.
Under the supervision of an experts committee appointed by the Supreme Court, the valuation is being done by RBI officials.
The evaluation of the treasures in the temple vaults is said to be worth over Rs 100,000 crore.
Mar George Alencherry consecrated as Cardinal
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Syro-Malabar Church Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry was consecrated as Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVII at a ceremony in Vatican on Saturday.
Mar Alencherry is among the 22 new cardinals consecrated by the Pope. From his throne in front of the St Peter’s Basilica, the Pope gave Alencherry a red silk hat and a ring, symbolic of the high station in the church.
The Pope also announced the appointment of Alencherry as the titular Archpriest of San Bernardo alle Terme in Rome, the same position held by his predecessor late Varkey Vithaythil.
Several bishops, priests and faithful from Kerala witnessed the ceremony at the St Peter’s Basilica. Malankara Catholic Church Major Archbishop and Catholic Bishops Conference of India vice-president Mar Baselius Cleemis and Kottayam Archbishop Mar Mathew Moolakkat represented the Catholic Church. Federal Minister of State for Agriculture Prof. K V Thomas represented the federal government and State Water Works Minister P J Joseph the Kerala government on the occasion.
Alencherry is the fourth Malayali and 10th Indian to be elevated as Cardinal. His Malayali predecessors were Mar Joseph Cardinal Parecattil, Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara and Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil. On his elevation as Cardinal, Alencherry has become one of the three Indian prelates who have voting right in the Pope’s election.
Mar Alencherry, who was serving as the Bishop of Thuckalay, was elected Major Archbishop of Syro Malabar Church on May 24, 2011 following the death of Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil.
Alencherry was born in Thuruthy, Changanacherry. He was ordained a priest on November 19, 1972. He was secretary of the Archeparch of Changanacherry and assistant pastor of the cathedral as well as director of “Sunday Schools” in the archeparchy.
New Cardinal George Alencherry of India is seen with red biretta, a four-cornered hat,
on the head during a consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the
Vatican February 18, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI installed 22 new Roman Catholic cardinals
from around the world on Saturday.
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Mar Alencherry is among the 22 new cardinals consecrated by the Pope. From his throne in front of the St Peter’s Basilica, the Pope gave Alencherry a red silk hat and a ring, symbolic of the high station in the church.
The Pope also announced the appointment of Alencherry as the titular Archpriest of San Bernardo alle Terme in Rome, the same position held by his predecessor late Varkey Vithaythil.
Several bishops, priests and faithful from Kerala witnessed the ceremony at the St Peter’s Basilica. Malankara Catholic Church Major Archbishop and Catholic Bishops Conference of India vice-president Mar Baselius Cleemis and Kottayam Archbishop Mar Mathew Moolakkat represented the Catholic Church. Federal Minister of State for Agriculture Prof. K V Thomas represented the federal government and State Water Works Minister P J Joseph the Kerala government on the occasion.Alencherry is the fourth Malayali and 10th Indian to be elevated as Cardinal. His Malayali predecessors were Mar Joseph Cardinal Parecattil, Mar Antony Cardinal Padiyara and Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil. On his elevation as Cardinal, Alencherry has become one of the three Indian prelates who have voting right in the Pope’s election.
Mar Alencherry, who was serving as the Bishop of Thuckalay, was elected Major Archbishop of Syro Malabar Church on May 24, 2011 following the death of Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil.
Alencherry was born in Thuruthy, Changanacherry. He was ordained a priest on November 19, 1972. He was secretary of the Archeparch of Changanacherry and assistant pastor of the cathedral as well as director of “Sunday Schools” in the archeparchy.
New Cardinal George Alencherry of India is seen with red biretta, a four-cornered hat,
on the head during a consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the
Vatican February 18, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI installed 22 new Roman Catholic cardinals
from around the world on Saturday.
Elepthant Killed one man in Thrissur
15 injured as elephant turns violent
Thrissur, Feb 16: A motorcyclist was trampled to death and at least 13 others were injured when an elephant ran amock in Thrissur this morning, setting off a wave of panic.
The elephant knocked down the motorcycle of Aloysiyus, 52, at nearby Kechery before trampling him to death, police said. It also attacked a private bus at Manali, injuring 15 passengers, they added.
The animal was being taken to its owner''s house at Peridimannu from Kechery, both located in the district, when it ran amock. It was later brought under control by being tranquilised, police said.
The injured have been admitted to hospital.
Visual Courtesy: Reporter Tv
Thrissur, Feb 16: A motorcyclist was trampled to death and at least 13 others were injured when an elephant ran amock in Thrissur this morning, setting off a wave of panic.
The elephant knocked down the motorcycle of Aloysiyus, 52, at nearby Kechery before trampling him to death, police said. It also attacked a private bus at Manali, injuring 15 passengers, they added.
The animal was being taken to its owner''s house at Peridimannu from Kechery, both located in the district, when it ran amock. It was later brought under control by being tranquilised, police said.
The injured have been admitted to hospital.
Visual Courtesy: Reporter Tv
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Mangalapuram- Neyyattinkara monorail: Final draft on Feb 28
Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, February 16, 2012:
The final draft of the monorail from Mangalapuram (Technocity) to Neyyatinkara will be submitted to the Government on 28th of this month.
The decision was taken in a meeting convened by CM with the representatives of NATPAC. Tomy Cyriac, the head of the NATPAC monorail project detailed the project report to CM.
The project will be completed in two phases. The first will be from Pallipuram to Thampanoor and the second from Thampanoor to Neyyatinkara. The total cost of the project will be Rs 5130 crore.
Low floor bus services will be stated to the stations of monorail from different points. At a time 600 persons can travel in the monorail. This will ease the traffic congestion in the city. If the Government approves the draft, the final report within 10 days, said NATPAC representatives.
The final draft of the monorail from Mangalapuram (Technocity) to Neyyatinkara will be submitted to the Government on 28th of this month.
The project will be completed in two phases. The first will be from Pallipuram to Thampanoor and the second from Thampanoor to Neyyatinkara. The total cost of the project will be Rs 5130 crore.
Low floor bus services will be stated to the stations of monorail from different points. At a time 600 persons can travel in the monorail. This will ease the traffic congestion in the city. If the Government approves the draft, the final report within 10 days, said NATPAC representatives.
Satan worship at God's own country! Beware of it.........
beware of this dirty thing which will leads to end of humanity
Though it might sound paradoxical the truth is that God's own country is inhabited by devil's own people who does not seem to care for any human values or ethics. To make a few quick bucks or to satisfy their vices, people stoop to any level these days.
Impure blood, urine collected in a human skull, triangle shaped slices of bread etc are some of the things that are being used for the 'black mass' which will be held on the 13th of every month. The so called organizers of this black mass fool people by making fake claims that these can solve many problems including financial woes and enmity. On the D day , the door number of the apartment or the proposed venue of the black mass will be changed to 666- the customary symbol of the devil- to make sure that the customers do not stray into other flats! Interestingly, the door number will be changed back to the original building number once the satan ritual is over
Tags:Though it might sound paradoxical the truth is that God's own country is inhabited by devil's own people who does not seem to care for any human values or ethics. To make a few quick bucks or to satisfy their vices, people stoop to any level these days.
Impure blood, urine collected in a human skull, triangle shaped slices of bread etc are some of the things that are being used for the 'black mass' which will be held on the 13th of every month. The so called organizers of this black mass fool people by making fake claims that these can solve many problems including financial woes and enmity. On the D day , the door number of the apartment or the proposed venue of the black mass will be changed to 666- the customary symbol of the devil- to make sure that the customers do not stray into other flats! Interestingly, the door number will be changed back to the original building number once the satan ritual is over
Courtesy: Manoram News
Hidden Camera Exposed Masonic Ritual Satan Worship
Satan worship at God's own country black magic in kerala Beware of it......... country! it.........black mass urine collected human skull Impure blood 666 satan ritual Clikerala cochin Alappuzha alleppey
Agitators Force Garbage Trucks In Vilappilsala To Go Back
A crowd of more than 5,000 people, consisting of young and old, women and children and physically challenged, put up a stiff resistance and upset the plans of Thiruvananthapuram corporation to send garbage lorries to the Vilappilsala plant.
After eight hours of high drama, two trucks from the city which had entered the panchayat limit returned, without entering the plant. The resistance was generally peaceful though there were sporadic incidents of stone pelting. Though police had to use teargas shells and stinger grenades to disperse a group that was pelting stones at them, no one was reported to have injured.
By early morning, scores of Vilappilsala residents and members of janakiya samithi assembled in front of the factory gate. Nearly, 350 strong police force, including 50 women personnel, led by rural SP A J Thomaskutty were also present in view of the tense situation.
By 1.30pm, two trucks, with police escort, reached the gate of the plant. Rural SP A J Thomaskutty reminded the locals of the court order and asked them to let the trucks pass. But, the protesters did not relent and sat on the road blocking the vehicles. Meanwhile ADM P K Girija also started negotiating with panchayat president Sobhana Kumari and other leaders.
After eight hours of high drama, two trucks from the city which had entered the panchayat limit returned, without entering the plant. The resistance was generally peaceful though there were sporadic incidents of stone pelting. Though police had to use teargas shells and stinger grenades to disperse a group that was pelting stones at them, no one was reported to have injured.
By early morning, scores of Vilappilsala residents and members of janakiya samithi assembled in front of the factory gate. Nearly, 350 strong police force, including 50 women personnel, led by rural SP A J Thomaskutty were also present in view of the tense situation.By 1.30pm, two trucks, with police escort, reached the gate of the plant. Rural SP A J Thomaskutty reminded the locals of the court order and asked them to let the trucks pass. But, the protesters did not relent and sat on the road blocking the vehicles. Meanwhile ADM P K Girija also started negotiating with panchayat president Sobhana Kumari and other leaders.
Courtesy: Reporter Tv
Media syndicate working agains CPM: Pinarayi Vijayan.
Friday, 10 February 2012:
The media syndicate working against the CPM has become active again, said party state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan. Addressing reporters here, Pinarayi said the claim of some media that the activity report has been leaked is not right.
Pinarayi said the media has the right to criticize the party, but they have no right to spread lies. Criticism and lies are not the same. The media is purposefully spreading lies against the party which is not at all right.
What appeared in the media in the name of report is totally baseless. The news that a part of the activity report has been corrected by the politburo is not true. The report was unanimously accepted.
Pinaryi denied the news that opposition leader V S Achuthanandan expressed his desire to quit the post. VS must have met the leaders for some other reasons and it was VS who recommended my name to the party secretary post.
The media syndicate working against the CPM has become active again, said party state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan. Addressing reporters here, Pinarayi said the claim of some media that the activity report has been leaked is not right.
Pinarayi said the media has the right to criticize the party, but they have no right to spread lies. Criticism and lies are not the same. The media is purposefully spreading lies against the party which is not at all right.
What appeared in the media in the name of report is totally baseless. The news that a part of the activity report has been corrected by the politburo is not true. The report was unanimously accepted.
Pinaryi denied the news that opposition leader V S Achuthanandan expressed his desire to quit the post. VS must have met the leaders for some other reasons and it was VS who recommended my name to the party secretary post.
Pinarayi Vijayan gets re-elected as CPI(M) Secretary
Feb 10, 2012
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However, seven leaders including Sarojini Balanandan was dropped from the committee. The others who have been dropped on account of old age include P R Rajan, K Thulasi, K K Mamukkutty, C O Poulose, M Kelappan and P Unnikrishna Pillai.
Born in a poor toddy tapper's family in Kannur on March 21, 1944, to Mundayil Koran and Kalyani, Pinarayi came through a poverty stricken childhood. After passing out of school, he worked as a hand loom weaver for one year before joining for Pre-University course in the Government Brennen College, Thalassery. Later he completed degree course from there.
He became an active worker of students’ movements and participated in various struggles. He also worked as the State President and Secretary of Kerala Students Federation (KSF) and State President of Kerala Socialist Youth Federation (KSYF). He played a key role in protecting the organisation from the clutches of Naxalities ideology. He became a member of CPI (M) Kannur District Committee at the age of 24, and District Secretariat at the age of 28. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly four times, in 1970, 1977, 1991 and 1996.
Koliyakkode Krishnan Nair, T V Rajesh, James Mathew, Saji Cherian, C B Chandrababu, C K Rajendran, A C Moideen, P P Vasudevan, P Nanda Kumar, K V Krishnan, P Mary and P Biju found place in the new panel.
CPM state meet flagged off in Trivandrum
Friday, 10 February 2012:
The four-day 20th Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) state meet concluded today at Chandrasekharan Nair stadium. Thousands of activists took part in the Red volunteer march on the concluding day of the 20th CPM state conference transforming the city into a sea of red here on Friday.
The rally was organized in such a way that the participants started off in small rallies from different centers and then converge at the Chandrasekharan Nair stadium, where the closing ceremonies will take place.
The day’s proceedings began with the Red Volunteer parade at 3pm with 25,000 participants. The volunteers, in two groups, proceeded simultaneously from Manjalikulam ground near the Ayurveda College and Manaveeyam Road near Vellayambalam towards the stadium.
The party workers and supporters then marched to the meeting place. These marches commenced from Chakkai, Thycaud, Kuravankonam, Manaveeyam Road and Overbridge near Ayurveda College.
According to the organisers, more than 1.5 lakh people took part in the rally. Art forms like pookavadi, theyyam, thira, panchavadyam and brass bands and floats also added colour to the rally.
The four-day 20th Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) state meet concluded today at Chandrasekharan Nair stadium. Thousands of activists took part in the Red volunteer march on the concluding day of the 20th CPM state conference transforming the city into a sea of red here on Friday.
The rally was organized in such a way that the participants started off in small rallies from different centers and then converge at the Chandrasekharan Nair stadium, where the closing ceremonies will take place.
The day’s proceedings began with the Red Volunteer parade at 3pm with 25,000 participants. The volunteers, in two groups, proceeded simultaneously from Manjalikulam ground near the Ayurveda College and Manaveeyam Road near Vellayambalam towards the stadium.
According to the organisers, more than 1.5 lakh people took part in the rally. Art forms like pookavadi, theyyam, thira, panchavadyam and brass bands and floats also added colour to the rally.
Tasty sambar recipe
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METHODS OF PREPARING SAMBAR
For a long time I wanted to post different sambar preparations.
Today, I am posting the first instalment of preparing VENKAYA SAMBAR.
INGREDIENTS
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3 Spoons of Sambar powder (Please refer to my sambar powder recipe)
100 gms of sambar venkayam (small onions)
2 springs of curry leaves
4 Green chillies sliced into half
1 spoon of Perangayam(Hing)
3 medium sized Sambar Tomatoes diced in 1/2 inch pieces
Oil for tampering
1/2 spoon of mustard seeds
1/2 spoon of Fenugreek seeds
1/2 spoon of broken Dhaniya seeds
1/2 spoon of Perangayam for tampering
3 broken dry chillies
one spoon chilli powder
1/2 spoon of Turmeric powder
1 lemon sized ba*ll of Tamarind (add water and extract thick juice)
1 fairly large onion to be grilled on fire till outer cover is black and make paste of it in a mixi
2 tea spoons of freshly made paste of Coconut
1/2 cup of Kothumalli
OPTIONAL ADDITIVES
You can add vegetables like Brinjal, Lady's finger .Radish, kirai(bhaji) beans , carrots, etc for different variations of sambar.
But VENKAYA SAMBAR means pure venkaya sambar without any additives.
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Cook the dhall after adding one small spoon of Perangayam (hing) very well.
Keep it aside in the cooker for thirty minutes.
Now churn the dhall till the froth and keep it aside.
Take the baby onions and saute in oil for about three to four minutes.Take care that you don't cook the onions .
There is another variation of adding the raw baby onions in the Dhall and let it get cooked in dhall itself.I have found the second variation better for sambar taste. Now add extract of Tamarind to Dhall along with salt .Boil the dhall till the raw smell of Tamrind goes off.
Now add semi cooked baby sambar onions and springs of curry leaves and sliced green chillies.Let it boil for about two to three minutes.
Now add three spoons of Sambar powder,one spoon of chilli powder and diced tomatoes and turmeric powder. Let the whole thing simmer for about six minutes.
Take down the half cooked sambar and keep it aside.
Take the grilled onion, remove the burnt outer cover and make a paste of the onion
in a mixi .
Add the paste of coconut and onion now to sambar and slowly heat it on medium flame til it boils for about three to four minutes.
Tamper with mustard, chillies,fenugreek(vendiyum) seeds,broken dhaniya seeds and Perangayam.
Garnish with finely chopped kothumalli and set aside.
POINT TO REMEMBER
Sambar must be made atleast two hours befor you are to serve to self or the guests.
The real taste of sambar comes only after two hours of cooking.
Reheat the Sambar and serve hot.!!!
Nurses to intensify stir
KochiFebruary 8, 2012:
As the managements have hardened their stance about increasing the wages, the nurses have decided to intensify their strike.
The United Nurses Association has decided to begin strike activities at two more hospitals at Thrissur apart from Amrita hospital, Kochi. The nurses will start an indefinite strike at the Lakeshore hospital from Friday. A hartal was held in support of the strike at Kolanchery.
Mohanlal's Casanova in Bollywood.
Director Roshan Andrews, who directed the Mohanlal starrer Casanova plans to remake the film in Hindi.
The Bollywood remake version of Casanova might star Aamir Khan or Ajay Devgn.
The remake rights of Mohanlal-Shriya Saran starrer Casanova is apparently said to have been sold for a record-breaking amount.
Roshan Andrews said that even when the script was being written for the original film, there were thoughts about making it in Hindi since the script has all the elements required for a Bollywood masala movie.
Though Roshan Andrews did not reveal the name the star, he said that the actor would be an established star to do justice to Lal's role in the film.
The Casanova director, who plans to expand his horizons said made it clear that though he plans to direct Bollywod film, Kerala will remain his base.
The Bollywood remake version of Casanova might star Aamir Khan or Ajay Devgn.
The remake rights of Mohanlal-Shriya Saran starrer Casanova is apparently said to have been sold for a record-breaking amount.Roshan Andrews said that even when the script was being written for the original film, there were thoughts about making it in Hindi since the script has all the elements required for a Bollywood masala movie.
Though Roshan Andrews did not reveal the name the star, he said that the actor would be an established star to do justice to Lal's role in the film.
The Casanova director, who plans to expand his horizons said made it clear that though he plans to direct Bollywod film, Kerala will remain his base.
Five held guilty in Kiliroor sex case
Feb 6, 2012
A court here Monday found five people guilty in a horrendous case in which a teenaged girl who was sexually exploited in 2003 died a year later following complications after delivering a child.
A Central Bureau of Investigation court here, which exonerated one person in what is known as the Kiliroor sex case, will pronounce the sentences on Wednesday.
The case had hogged the headlines since the victim, Shari S.Nair, who was exploited in the guise of being promised roles in films and TV serials, died in 2004. The then leader of opposition, V.S. Achuthanandan, had publicly said that there was a VIP involved in the case and if elected, he would order the arrest this individual.
Achuthanandan was in office 2006-2011 but there was no movement forward and the CBI investigations also did not touch on the role of a VIP.
Among those who have been found guilty is Latha Nair, the woman who is alleged to have taken Shari to various places where she was exploited.
The others found guilty are Prasanth, Kochumon, Manoj and Praveen, who informed the court that he is the father of Shari's daughter, who is now in the custody of the deceased's parents.
Praveen, in an interview to a TV news channel Monday, said that Shari and he were in love and were planning to get married.
"I used to visit her home and her parents were well aware of our relations. They were for our relationship, but all of a sudden after Shari's death, changed their minds. Irrespective of what today's verdict is going to be, I will approach the family court to get possession of my daughter because I don't want her to be under the influence of Shari's parents," Praveen said.
Shari's mother, however, told reporters that all this was baseless.
"We came to know only in the hospital that Shari was pregnant. He has never come to our home. At no cost will we ever give possession of our granddaughter to him. If any court is going to rule that, all three of us (my husband, the child and myself) of will commit suicide," Shari's mother said.
Shari's father Surendran told reporters after the verdict that he would appeal against it in the Kerala High Court because the investigations had not gone to the heart of the matter.
"The CBI never dealt with the death of my daughter. Moreover, the CBI has named only ordinary people who exploited my daughter as the accused. We all know there are many more people who have exploited her and this includes some bigwigs. We also want to know about that" Surendran said.
A court here Monday found five people guilty in a horrendous case in which a teenaged girl who was sexually exploited in 2003 died a year later following complications after delivering a child.
The case had hogged the headlines since the victim, Shari S.Nair, who was exploited in the guise of being promised roles in films and TV serials, died in 2004. The then leader of opposition, V.S. Achuthanandan, had publicly said that there was a VIP involved in the case and if elected, he would order the arrest this individual.
Achuthanandan was in office 2006-2011 but there was no movement forward and the CBI investigations also did not touch on the role of a VIP.
Among those who have been found guilty is Latha Nair, the woman who is alleged to have taken Shari to various places where she was exploited.
The others found guilty are Prasanth, Kochumon, Manoj and Praveen, who informed the court that he is the father of Shari's daughter, who is now in the custody of the deceased's parents.
Praveen, in an interview to a TV news channel Monday, said that Shari and he were in love and were planning to get married.
"I used to visit her home and her parents were well aware of our relations. They were for our relationship, but all of a sudden after Shari's death, changed their minds. Irrespective of what today's verdict is going to be, I will approach the family court to get possession of my daughter because I don't want her to be under the influence of Shari's parents," Praveen said.
Shari's mother, however, told reporters that all this was baseless.
"We came to know only in the hospital that Shari was pregnant. He has never come to our home. At no cost will we ever give possession of our granddaughter to him. If any court is going to rule that, all three of us (my husband, the child and myself) of will commit suicide," Shari's mother said.
Shari's father Surendran told reporters after the verdict that he would appeal against it in the Kerala High Court because the investigations had not gone to the heart of the matter.
"The CBI never dealt with the death of my daughter. Moreover, the CBI has named only ordinary people who exploited my daughter as the accused. We all know there are many more people who have exploited her and this includes some bigwigs. We also want to know about that" Surendran said.
