Kochi Metro in its complete sense – Skywalk at Vytilla Junction!

There is awesome news for all the Gallans out there!!! With a view to tackle the traffic congestion and to help the pedestrians in the city, a skywalk is planned to be erected at the Vyttila junction, which will also be the first of its kind in Kerala. The city authorities have got approval from the State Road Safety Council will implement the project in consultation with the National Highway Authority of India. Rs.6crore is allotted to the authorities for the completion of the project. A flyover will also be constructed as a part of the project.

 

Design layout of the proposed sky-walk at Vytilla junction

This Gallan hears that the skywalk will feature hotels, shopping malls, ATM's etc. The skywalk will also provide a picturesque view of the city. It is also learned that similar skywalks are planned to be constructed at Kacheripady and Kaloor Junctions. :O

This can be seen as a major move to transform Kochi into a metro and step up the infrastructure facilities in the city. Yet another reason for us Gallans to take pride in being Kochites

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JT Pac Kochi to stage ‘Chanakya’

JT Pac to stage 'Chanakya' (Hindi play) on Sunday, 11 September 2011. Staged by Manoj Joshi Creations, this powerful play depicts the single-handed effort of one man at unifying squabbling kingdoms to create a one gigantic force called Bharat. Also dealt with in detail is the story of Chandragupta, who went from being a timid prey to establish the eminent Mauryan clan under the able guidance of Chanakya.

As the story weaves itself around Chanakya's attempt to outlive internal discord among kingdoms, external threats, polluted politics, and despicable corruption of public servants, one is left wondering how less the situation has changed to this day – what with politicians and leaders pursuing their personal agenda over citizens' welfare and problems with unrest within and outside the country.

Originally written in Gujarati, the play was later translated to Hindi to gain a wider reach with its underlying message of the power of unity to inspire change. Directed by the popular Bollywood actor Manoj Joshi, "Chanakya" has already completed 400 successful shows in India and is now set to go international!

Details:

Play name : Chanakya

Director : Manoj Joshi

Written by: Mihir Bhuta

Producer: Mayur Barot & Charu Joshi

Venue : JT Pac, Tripunithura, Kochi.

Time &  Date : 7:00 PM on 11 September, 2011.

For more details and to book tickets, log on to  : www.jtpac.org

Book

your tickets soon. 

 

There is No Onam without Avial!!

The title says it all…This Onam, we Gallans are up for a treat from our favourite band Avial. The festive season in Kochi just got levitated to the next level with the introduction of the "Aana Kallans" to kochi.

 

For Onam, traditionally every home in town will be the place for the sadya and avial would be the star on the menu. We are keeping to the tradition at Kochi and we have Avial to make our lives Happy here! On September 11th at the Marine drive Kochi get ready for the greatest treat of this year. The best part is that the performance is free! Never thought this Onam could be this much fun? Yes its just become one overwhelming Onam , so get all your friends for the show and have a blast at the musical fiesta.

More details to follow!

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We call Kochi home, we call Kochi, the most electrifying place to be in the state, but do we really mean those words we boast about our place? Have we ever thought of contributing in some way to make our home place a better place? This is your chance!

 

The Fort Kochi beach has been listed on a number of lists among the top tourist destinations of the world, we have visitors from across the world coming to Fort Kochi every year, but the most embarrassing scene for any one is the Fort Kochi beach. The beach is seen littered with all kinds of garbageand not to mention the sea weeds.

This Saturday , September 10th 2011,  is the time  for waves and sands at the Fort Kochi beach. This is nothing but the coming together of people who wish to make the Fort Kochi beach clean! If you feel the need to make this place "God's own country" , then do join the cause have fun with like minded people and walk away with that sense of achievement of giving something towards the very place we call home!

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Tackling e-waste: CREDAI clean city movement!

Waste management is a number one problem for any developing city and our battle with the waste management menace is as famous as tintumon jokes! A totaly new level of waste management problems will arise from the e waste generated from the city. Unlike the household waste the e-waste needs scientific handling and recycling as it is harmful and a lack of effective e- waste disposal will lead to many health problems.

The confederation of Real Estate Developers of India, Kochi is now taking steps towards a better e-waste management system in town. The CREDAI is planning to

establish e-waste collection centers and also set up centres for purchase of e-waste from the public. The proposal submitted to the Kochi corporation includes sorting of waste at source, recylcing of materials and handling of hazardous waste. The proposal is expected to come up in the next council meeting of the Kochi corporation.

The Credai and the Kochi corporation had come together in installing a plastic shredding unit at Ravipuram, this was the first public- private joint model for waste management in the state. It is during this project that the Credai noticed the e-waste handling problems of the residents. Thus the Credai reached an agreement with Earth Sense Recycles Pvt Ltd for the collection and disposal of e-waste . The Earth Sense Recycles will collect and store the waste at its godown at Kanjikode , Palakkad, the company will also pay a sum for the recyclable materials.

The credai mission for a clean Kochi also sees to it that the roads and drains of the city are clean and beautification works are also carried out. This is a noble step taken up by the Credai Kochi and this Gallan can already envisage a smarter kochi with Credai!

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