K. Jayakumar to become new Chief Secretary
March 28, 2012 Thiruvananthapuram:
The state government has decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar as the new Chief Secretary of the State.
The post would be left vacant following retirement of present Chief Secretary Dr. P. Prabhakaran on March 31. This was informed by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy during the cabinet briefing session here on Wednesday.
The state government has decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar as the new Chief Secretary of the State.The post would be left vacant following retirement of present Chief Secretary Dr. P. Prabhakaran on March 31. This was informed by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy during the cabinet briefing session here on Wednesday.
Body of C. K Chandrappan leaves capital city
Mar 23, 2012
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The body of CPI leader C K Chandrappan, who passed away Thursday, has been taken to his native place Alappuzha. The body which was kept at the M N Memorial for the people to pay homage, left capital city by 7 am Friday morning. The body which will be kept at his family house in Vayalar for some time in the afternoon will be cremated at 6 pm at Valiyachudukad in Alappuzha with full state honours.
Many from different walks of life paid homage to the leader. Union Minister Vayalar Ravi and former minister Kadannapally Ramachandran were among those paid homage early Friday.
C.K CHANDRAPPAN passes away
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His father, C.K. Kumara Panikker, was a famous leader of CPI and was known as Vayalar Stalin. Chandrappan is married to Bulu Roy Chodhary, a political activist from West Bengal.He was adjudged the top performer by the National Social Watch, an NGO. However he could not be re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha. C K Chandrappan is currently the national president of KISAN SABHA.
CPI leader CK Chandrappan passes away
March 22, 2012
Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran CPI leader CK Chandrappan (75) passed away at Thiruvananthapuram KIMS hospital. He was suffering from bone cancer and was undergoing treatment for the same. He was admitted at the hospital on Monday when his condition worsened. Mr Chandrappan was shifted to the intensive care unit on Wednesday night after his condition deteriorated, sources said.
Kerala budget 2012:150 crores for Kochi Metro
March 19, 2012
Presenting the tenth budget in the assembly, Finance Minister K M Mani said Rs 150 crores has been granted for Kochi Metro Rail Project. Rs 20 crores has been granted for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode Mono Rails, said Mani while presenting the state budget.
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New airports in Idukki, Wayanad
Presenting the tenth budget in the assembly, Finance Minister K M Mani said Rs 150 crores has been granted for Kochi Metro Rail Project. Rs 20 crores has been granted for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode Mono Rails, said Mani while presenting the state budget.
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New airports in Idukki, Wayanad
- 45 crores for Green House project in panchayats
- 224 crores for Vizhinjam project
- Hi Tech agriculture methods proposed
- Two rice bio parks to be installed in Kuttanad and Palakkad
- 25 crores for Rapid Force Project in Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam
- 50 crores for Fast Track Rail Corridor
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Kerala budget 2012 presentation begins
March 19, 2012
The sector is expecting many constructive proposals in the budget.
The budget is expected to give many incentives to high-tech farming which uses hight tech devices.
The budget may have proposals that could revolutionise the agriculture sector in the state. The farmers who try out such techniques tested by farmers in Punjab and Haryana may get a subsidy up to 50 per cent.
The aim will be to attract the youth to the agri sector.
Kerala budget 2012
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Piravom by-poll: Record voter turnout in Piravom
March 17, 2012:
Polling crosses 55 percent mark in Piravom
More than 55 per cent of the 1,83,490 voters had exercised their franchise during polling in the Piravom constituency today.
In almost all the 134 polling booths in the constituency in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, brisk voting was reported with polling percentage touching 9.4 per cent within an hour of commencement of the exercise at 7 AM.
LDF candidate M.J. Jacob, who was among the early voters, said he had to wait for nearly an hour at one of the booths to exercise his franchise. He said he was confident of winning with a vast majority considering the huge turnout.
Anoop Jacob is the UDF candidate while the BJP candidate is K.R. Rajagoapal. Women were among the early voters in the constituency with a 1.83 lakh electorate.
Government has declared a public holiday for all Government, quasi-Government and educational institutions in the constituency in view of the polling. Both LDF and UDF had launched a spirited campaign to woo the voters.
Piravom surged ahead towards registering a record turnout in the by-election which concluded on Saturday recording a high polling percentage of 86.3 percent.
Heavy polling was reported from most of the segments in the constituency. UDF candidate Anoop Thomas and his LDF rival M J Jacob were among the early voters.
Polling crosses 55 percent mark in Piravom
More than 55 per cent of the 1,83,490 voters had exercised their franchise during polling in the Piravom constituency today.In almost all the 134 polling booths in the constituency in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, brisk voting was reported with polling percentage touching 9.4 per cent within an hour of commencement of the exercise at 7 AM.
LDF candidate M.J. Jacob, who was among the early voters, said he had to wait for nearly an hour at one of the booths to exercise his franchise. He said he was confident of winning with a vast majority considering the huge turnout.
Anoop Jacob is the UDF candidate while the BJP candidate is K.R. Rajagoapal. Women were among the early voters in the constituency with a 1.83 lakh electorate.
Government has declared a public holiday for all Government, quasi-Government and educational institutions in the constituency in view of the polling. Both LDF and UDF had launched a spirited campaign to woo the voters.
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Rail budget disappointing for Kerala
The state has obtained only two new trains and memu services. The new trains allotted for the state are Bangalore-Kochu Veli daily service and Kochu Veli-Yashwantput weekly services.
Ernakulam-Thrissur, Palakkad-Coimbatore-Erode are the two new memu trains announced in the budget. Chennai-Shornur-Mangalore Express will run daily. Nizamuddin-Kanyakumari Express will run twice in a week. The Mangalore-Palakkad Express has been extended to Coimbatore.
Paravoor in Kollam will be elevated as model station. Five new Adarsh Stations have been granted for the state. A survey will conducted on Kollangode-Thrissur, Balaramapuram-Vizhinjam, Angadippuram-Ottappalam and Chengannur-Thiruvananthapuram rail lines. Permission has been granted for Sabarimala-Chengannur, Kanhangad-Panathur railway lines.
An announcement was made to establish a 72 megawatt windmill plant. The wagon factory in Cherthala will be executed with private participation. A survey will be conducted for new coach terminals in Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam. This was announced in the earlier budget also. Discussions on Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargod fast track rail lines will continue. The Palakkad coach factor will be completed with the cooperation of the state government
Ingredients:
Long Grain Rice 2 Cup
Toor Dal 1 Teaspoon
Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon
Cummin Seeds 1 Teaspoon
Oil 1/4 Cup
Mustard Seed 1 Teaspoon
Urad Dal 2 Teaspoon
Chana dal 2 Teaspoon
Dried Red Chillies 2 Piece
Salt 1 Teaspoon
Curry Leaves 4-5 Leaves
Asafoetida 1 Pinch
Cooking Method: Long Grain Rice 2 Cup
Toor Dal 1 Teaspoon
Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon
Cummin Seeds 1 Teaspoon
Oil 1/4 Cup
Mustard Seed 1 Teaspoon
Urad Dal 2 Teaspoon
Chana dal 2 Teaspoon
Dried Red Chillies 2 Piece
Salt 1 Teaspoon
Curry Leaves 4-5 Leaves
Asafoetida 1 Pinch
Grind the rice, toor dhal, black pepper and cumin seeds into a course mixture. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When the seeds pop add toor dhal, chana dhal and urad dhal. When they turn golden brown, add three cups of water.
When it boils add the salt, asafoetida and curry leaves. To this, add the ground mixture of rice, cumin seeds and black pepper. Stir it continuously until the mixture thickens and the rice is cooked. Close the mixture with a lid on low heat. If using a pressure cooker, allow the mixture to cook until the first whistle.
Yet Again, St.Mary’s Higher Secondary School,Pattom
SSLC examination from Today
Monday, March 12, 2012
4,70,100 students will be appearing for this year’s Secondary School Leaving Certificate examinations throughout Kerala which will begin today.
which will conclude on March 26.
Tips for Students as SSLC Exam
As matriculation exams got under way and the countdown for SSLC exams began today, teachers, parents and students spoke on some useful tips to be followed at home and inside the exam hall.
Regin Mary Joy, a teacher, stresses on time management. She says students should keep their eyes on their watch. For subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, sticking to the time of crucial. Students should complete each subject in 1.15 hours to fetch good marks in these fetch good marks in these subjects.
On parents' supporting role, he says they should role, he says they should ease tension and boost confidence of their wards. Also they should make their wards understand that writing public exams is not a Herculean task. Instead, they can enjoy the whole exercise their mind cool and organized.
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which will conclude on March 26.
Tips for Students as SSLC Exam
As matriculation exams got under way and the countdown for SSLC exams began today, teachers, parents and students spoke on some useful tips to be followed at home and inside the exam hall.Regin Mary Joy, a teacher, stresses on time management. She says students should keep their eyes on their watch. For subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, sticking to the time of crucial. Students should complete each subject in 1.15 hours to fetch good marks in these fetch good marks in these subjects.
On parents' supporting role, he says they should role, he says they should ease tension and boost confidence of their wards. Also they should make their wards understand that writing public exams is not a Herculean task. Instead, they can enjoy the whole exercise their mind cool and organized.
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History of International Women's Day
Introduction
International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for lokking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women;s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions.
In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation.
History
International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.
1909: The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on 28 February. The Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions.
International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for lokking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women;s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions.
In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation.
History
International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.
1909: The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on 28 February. The Socialist Party of America designated this day in honour of the 1908 garment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions.
International Women's Day 2012: Rescuing women from hunger, poverty
One woman can change anything,
Many women can change everything
Oppn walks out of assembly
March 05, 2012:
Trivandrum: CPM led LDF opposition on Monday staged a walkout in the Assembly protesting against Speaker G Karthikeyan’s refusal to entertain an adjournment motion in connection Italian ship firing case on February 15.
The adjournment motion was moved by Opposition MLA-P.K Gurudasan. As a reply to the adjournment motion, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy informed that the necessary measures taken by the government in connection with the incident are satisfactory.
The government was doing everything possible, Chandy said. CM further added that 10 more police stations would be built to ensure security of fishermen along its coastal belt in the wake of the recent killing of two Indian fishermen off the Kollam coast.
Two fishermen, Ajesh Binki, 25, and Gelastine, 45, were allegedly mistaken as pirates and shot dead by the crew of the Italian cargo vessel, about 14 nautical miles off Alappuzha.
Trivandrum: CPM led LDF opposition on Monday staged a walkout in the Assembly protesting against Speaker G Karthikeyan’s refusal to entertain an adjournment motion in connection Italian ship firing case on February 15.
The adjournment motion was moved by Opposition MLA-P.K Gurudasan. As a reply to the adjournment motion, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy informed that the necessary measures taken by the government in connection with the incident are satisfactory.The government was doing everything possible, Chandy said. CM further added that 10 more police stations would be built to ensure security of fishermen along its coastal belt in the wake of the recent killing of two Indian fishermen off the Kollam coast.
Two fishermen, Ajesh Binki, 25, and Gelastine, 45, were allegedly mistaken as pirates and shot dead by the crew of the Italian cargo vessel, about 14 nautical miles off Alappuzha.
