TweetShareIt’s official!
Ernakulam has just become the first district in the country to be declared a smoking-free tourist destination. The declaration for a smoke free district was made at a function held at Marine Drive on Saturday which was attended by Hibi Eden MLA, Excise Minister K Babu, Dist. Collector Sheikh Pareeth, and President of District Panchayat Eldhose Kunnapillil among many others.… The declaration comes following the overwhelming positive public response to the authorities’ decision on ban of smoking in public places.
With independent studies showing that smoking in public …
TweetShareHave you ever wondered where to dispose off, of the used batteries or electrical items?
Or have ever tossed them onto a pile of rubbish for want of a better way of disposal, even though you knew it’s harmful??
Well, Confederation of Real Estate Development of India, better known as CREDAI, might just have the answer to the e-waste disposal problem faced by Kochi. As a part of fulfilling its corporate social Responsibility, CREDAI identified the disposal of e-waste as a major problem faced by Kochites, which could have long term implications …
TweetShareRecently, Kerala was announced as the best state in terms of healthcare facilities, in the whole of India, making us a model state as far as the field of health goes. Now, being the jewel in that crown of achievement is our own Kochi, which is going be home to the first government hospital in the whole of India to provide three meals a day, free of cost to its inpatients!! Yes, this Gallan is talking about the Ernakulam General Hospital. The hospital, which is one of the …
TweetShareComing as a sigh of relief to the ever increasing populace of Eastern Kochi, the State Government is considering construction of a ring road connecting East Kochi with the newly functional Vyttila Mobility Hub. The plan has been approved by the Chief Minister Mr. Oomen Chandy, during a meeting held in Trivandrum. PWD Minister Ibrahim Kunju, Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd Mr. Tom Jose, and many other senior officials of the Revenue and other government departments were in attendance. The proposed four lane road will be constructed …
TweetShareLooking for a weekend getaway to spend some quiet time with family? Or planning a week-long trip to somewhere exotic? Well, if you are in Kochi, then look no further, because MV Amet Majesty might be just what you are looking for…
The cruise vessel, operated by Chennai based Amet cruises, launched its operations in Kochi on the 7th of October, 2011. Every week, the Mv Amet Majesty will sail from Kochi to the Maldives (four nights), to Lakshadweep (two nights) and also operate one high-sea trip during weekends. The high …
TweetShareAn Android version of SIRI = IRIS by a Kochi based company! Yes, the news is true, this Gallan swears.
Wherever we go in the net and search for the reviews of I-phone 4s that contains a personal assistant application called Siri (for us Indians the first thing that may come up in our mind is the Siri fort in New Delhi or not) we get mixed to good reviews. But with respect to their previous endeavors the 4s din’t make a huge impact with the critics. Sadly, the brunt for those mixed …
TweetShareThe sea is always beautiful to the eyes and the sea breeze always gives us the pleasant chill down the spine. Well, now things are getting better.. The Ernakulam District Tourism Promotional Council now, receives proposals in order to deliver the tourists, the relaxation of dining out in the middle of the cool turquoise sea. And guess what, the one day trip includes fishing in fishing trawlers and the arrangements to cook them and dine. Chewing on freshly cooked fish crumbs with just the peaceful sea all around is definitely …
