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M O H Farook

Kerala Governor and ex Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry M O H Farook (75) passed away yesterday night at 9:10 pm at Chennai Apollo Hospital due to kidney failure. He was under dialysis treatment. He was appointed the 19th Governor of Kerala on 25 August 2011 replacing R S Gavai and took charge of office on 8 September 2011. He was the Governor of Jharkand before being appointed as the Governor of Kerala. He was the youngest Chief Minister in the country, when he was elected as the Chief Minister of Pondicherry (now Puducherry) at the age of just 29.

Career Highlights:

• M O H Farook was born in the year 6 September 1937 at Karikal in Pondicherry of India. His parents were M O Hasan Kuthoos Maricar & Seyed Sultangani.
• M O H Farook participated in the struggle for liberation of Pondicherry even as a student in the years 1953 to 1954 at the time when Pondicherry was a French colony.
• He was the youngest Chief Minister in India at the age of 29 when he was elected the Chief Minister of Pondicherry in 1967.
• He was elected thrice as the Chief Minister of Puducherry (1967, 1969, and 1974).
• He was also a Member of Central Haj Committee at Mumbai (1975-2000).
• He also served as the Union Minister of the State for Civil Aviation & Tourism (Jun 1991 – Dec 1992).
• M O H Farook also occupied several positions like joint committee member to enquire the irregularities of securities & banking transaction from 1991-1996.
• He was thrice elected to LokSabha from Pondicherry in the years 1991, 1996 and 1999.
• M O H Farook was the opposition leader in the Pondicherry Legislative Assembly in the year 1990.
• He was also appointed as the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia in the year 2004.
• He was the Governor of Jharkand from 2010 before becoming Kerala Governor.
• He has been the member of consultative committee in the ministry of science & technology and standing committee member on home affairs.
• He has been the Deputy Chief whip on Congress Parliamentary party LokSabha & committee member on members of Parliament local area development scheme.

Kerala Govt. announced holiday to all educational institutions and Govt. institutions today in the state as per the Negotiable Instrument Act. It’s a holiday for all Central Govt. institutions at Trivandrum also. Kerala CM postponed all the official programs for tomorrow. PSC and Kerala University postponed all the exams announced on tomorrow. Kerala government also declared a 7 day statewide mourning as a mark of respect to Governor MOH Farook.

The body has been taken to Puducherry and funeral will be at 4.30pm today at Karikal, Puducherry.

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The election was necessitated following the death of the leader of Kerala Congress and civil supplies Minister T. M. Jacob. Both UDF and LDF parties are considering the election seriously. While M.J Jacob is nominated as LDF candidate, UDF has fielded K.C. Anoop Jacob, son of T. M Jacob against LDF.  Related to the election LDF leaders are spreading  the story of alleged corruption of ministry cabinet in dam issue. Opposition leader V.S. Achuthanthan claimed that many of the UDF government were facing corruption charges. In the midst of the dam issue, LDF has a possibility to easily wrest the seat in the election. However, UDF was expecting the seat that they could won the seat in the sympathetic background of T. M Jacob. In the last election CPM lost the seat by 157 votes.

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Dr. Sukumar Azhikode

Sukumar Azhikode, veteran Malayalam writer, orator, scholar, and Gandhian, died at a private hospital here, today morning 6:33 am due to cancer of the right lower alveolus. He was in critical stage for the last few months and was under treatment at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala. His health had worsened from last Saturday. He was 85 years old. Sukumar Azhikode is one of the pioneers in Malayalam Literature. He was also a former pro-vice-chancellor of Calicut University and ex-chairman of the National Book Trust. Azhikode seeked treatment for paraplegia (an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities) and was diagnosed with extensive bone and skull metastasis (spread of cancer to other parts of the body) as per Sreekumar Pillai, one of the doctors who treated him.

Sukumar Azhikode was a major presence in Malayalam cultural world and was often midst controversies and the latest one also involved MohanLal. But apart from these controversies Azhikode was known for his intellectual brilliance and his passion for almost every aspect of life. He was so much a prominent figure in our politics, literature, governance, and philosophy. He was a prominent writer and his most acclaimed book was ‘Tathvamasi’. ‘Tathvamasi’  won 12 awards including the Indian Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award, Vayalar Award and the Rajaji Award.

Major works of Azhikode:

• Aasante Seetakavyam
• Mahatmavinte Margam
• Purogamanasahityavum Mattum
• Malayala Sahityavimarsanam
• Vayanayute Swargattil
• Ramananum Malayalakavitayum
• Malayala Sahitya Patanangal
• Tatvavum Manushyanum
• Khandanavum Mandanavum
• Entinu Bharatadare
• Guruvinte Dukham
• Aakasam Nashtapetunna India
• Pathakal Kazhchakal
• Mahakavi Ulloor
• Azhikodinte Prabhashanangal
• Azhikodinte Falitangal
• Tathvamasi

He was born on 26 May 1926. He was a bachelor throughout his life and lived in Eravimangalam near Thrissur, Kerala. Sukumar Azhikode graduated in Commerce in 1946. He then completed a course in training, a post-graduate course in Malayalam and Sanskrit, and a doctoral degree in Malayalam. He was a teacher at Rajas High School, Chirackal, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore and Devagiri College, Kozhikode and later a principal at SNM Training College, Moottakunnam, and a professor at Calicut University. He retired in 1986.

He was the founder and president of Navabharathavedi – a socio-cultural organisation. He occupied the post of pro-vice-chancellor at Calicut University. He was the chairman of the National Book Trust between 1993 and 1996. He worked in several newspapers including ‘Varthamanam’, ‘Dinabandhu’, ‘Malayala Harijan’, ‘Desamitram’, ‘Navayugam’ and ‘Dinaprabha’.

The death of Sukumar Azhikode has put Thrissur into a state of grief. The whole City is in great sorrow following Azhikode’s death. Sukumar Azhikode had made Thrissur his home town for a long time. His body was taken to Eravimangalam.

C. N. Balakrishnan (Cooperation Minister), M. P. Vincent, Therambil Ramakrishnan, MLAs, and P. M. Francis (Collector) were among those who arrived at the hospital to pay their last respects.

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The high speed rail corridor project could well boost the infrastructure development of the state. Vinay Mittal, chairman of Railway Board, expressed interest in taking up the project during a high-level meeting called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s office in New Delhi yesterday. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Pulok Chatterjee, Kerala chief secretary P Prabhakaran and the managing director of Infrastructure Kerala Ltd T Balakrishnan were also involved in the discussions. The dream project of Speed Rail corridor is the first one of its kind in India. The project is aimed at the overall development of the infrastructure of the state. The project had been proposed long time ago. Though in the initial phase, there is hope that the project will be on floors soon. If everything is set in the right track the project will commence somewhere before 2014 and will be completed in a few years from then.

The present Kerala Government had unveiled this mega project keeping on mind the development it would bring to the states infrastructure. The ambitious project will attract many partnerships and let us hope everything is set in the right track and nothing comes in the way to derail this huge project. For that would be a huge loss to our development strategies. Wishing good luck to the project.

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The Government is planning to request the Central Government to appoint E. Sreedharan as the Chairman of the Kochi Metro Railway project. The Minister also added that the authority to appoint the Managing Director for the project remains with the State Government and the decision will be made soon. Meanwhile E. Sreedharan has said that he believes he would be able to commission the Kochi Metro Rail Project in 3 years. The 26-km long Kochi metro project is the first such project in Kerala. So the hopes are very high indeed. The project is believed to be a long term solution for the busy traffic at Ernakulam. The project will help the development of the City. Aryadan Muhammad, Power Minister said that the opposition to the appointment of DMRC as Project consultant was because of the doubt about Sreedharan’s role. He has already retired from DMRC.

Kochi mayor Tony Chammany had held discussions with the former DMRC chief regarding the project. On a question on getting support from agencies like the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the mayor promised that he would take up the issue with the respective authorities. District collector P I Sheik Pareeth said that the land acquisition procedures would gain momentum in the coming days. Kerala Merchants Union, which had been persistent on having Sreedharan and DMRC at the helm of affairs, expressed satisfaction over the government decision. Ending all doubts, Kerala’s first Metro Rail Project at Kochi is all set to become a reality. The project is a dream come true for Kochiites. The news has been warmly welcomed by them. The project will be a landmark in the history of this City. Wishing all the success for the project.

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Event Attractions

Kerala traditional handicrafts, fashionable garments, jewels and gems, home appliances and other items, which are marketing at discount prices, and huge prize offerings up to 101 kg of gold for consumers are the specialty of the season five fest. Consumers from outside Kerala are allowed with 100 % VAT refund. It is a special offer to the tourists for enjoying Kerala style delicious foods and Ayurveda treatment. Tribal participation will also lead the Gala to great success of the year compared to the previous editions. Consumers from outside world can also purchase items through online shopping. So the whole world can view the state’s highlights.  Night shopping is also encouraged by the state by providing travelling facility till mid night. Vibrant stage programs by film stars and play back singers will make the nights hilarious.

Aim and Benefits

Grand Kerala Shopping Festival which is the Asia’s largest shopping festival is the idea of the state government. It is mainly aiming to promote tourism and trading sectors in Kerala. Moreover it is a stage for showcasing the traditionalism of Kerala before tourists. The first shopping festival was conducted in the year 2007 and it was a first experience for the Kerala people. And today it’s looking for more leaping steps in the trading sector of God’s own country.

Benefits from the fest

• Consumer will get an ability to choose their interests and enjoy shopping.
• Consumer can enjoy shopping at reduced price.
• They have the ability to compare the different products without travelling to different stores.
• Shoppers get more out of their shopping experience.
• Kerala’s traditions and quality of products can be exposed.
• Big source of revenue for the state.
• Focusing all over the world.
• Attracts tourists.

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The hub will be equipped with RFID (Radio frequency identification) to continuously monitor the buses plying from different places. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka bus services are going to open their ticket counters here soon. The state govt. is also considering a plan to connect the east Kochi with the upcoming mobility hub. But it will take a long time for the finishing the project. Being the Govt. funds are limited, the state is looking for the possibility to raise the funds for the project. If the Union bank supports the project by providing loan of about Rs. 100 crore, the second phase of the hub can be started. The Hub will also provide with multilevel car parking facilities and an advanced cafeteria. Electronic monitoring system to show the scheduled time of bus arrivals and departure will be a big help to the people. The full-fledged terminal is expected to be completed by 2013. With the introduction of Vyttila mobility hub there is going to be a tremendous change in the city. It will give Kochi a new face. Let’s wait for the miraculous vision to happen.

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Metro railway cooperation has formed to undertake the supervision of the project works. Moreover it will be a project of the people. A new website is launched for the public to watch news updates about the project. The corporation has conducted a contest among students for logo design in the last month and would select the most suitable one. And the winner will get a cash prize of Rs.5000.  The number of vehicles in the city has increased an average annual growth rate of 13%. As it concerns the Metro Rail will help to reduce the traffic in the industry city of Kerala. And it will ease the life of the ordinary people. As Kochi is a vastly populated city, it needs a multimode public transport system. Its expecting that a lot of Job opportunities will create regarding with The Kochi Metro Rail Project.

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The Mullaperiyar Dam which exists across Periyar River in Idukki has passed its 116 years. It was constructed by a British engineer under the supervision of Mr. Benny Cook in the year 1895 with the agreement signed by the king of Travancore. It was predicted with a life span of 50 years. There were occurred minor earthquakes before, since 1979. Since then safety concerns were raised by Kerala Government, due to the leaks and cracks in the dam. Now it was passed 66 years more than the expected life time.

The recently occurred tremors in Idukki had shaken the old dam. And so it is the current issue, that the dam will not suffer any more EQs with magnitude more than 6 in Richter scale. And if it occurs, it will become the terrific disaster that had ever occurred in the Asian continent. According to the study committee the temporary method to reduce the huge human loss is to lift down the water level from 136 feet to 120 feet. Kerala is willing to construct the new dam by stably providing sufficient water to Tamil Nadu. But this attempt is opposed by Tamil Nadu authorities. The reason that lined up by the state is that the dam is strong enough to withstand any tremors and so there is no need for a new one. Besides, Tamil Nadu is demanding to maintain the water level at 136 ft. itself to face the emerging needs for irrigation and power generation. They are saying that the Kerala political leaders are simply spreading panic among the public. So to make a solution to this problem, the Kerala chief minister Oomen Chandy recommended the PM Manmohan Singh to directly involve in the issue. Also he suggested the Roorkee IIT to conduct a hazard assessment. Supreme Court is demanding a join settlement of two states in the issue. But it will not happen till the accusation among the political leaders of two states remains. If any disaster occurs, lakhs of people in four districts, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha as well as the wild life sanctuary will be vanished. So by seriously considering the life of more than thirty lakh people, the state govt. should go ahead with the construction of a new dam.

Anyway this issue has made a threat among the people in Kerala. People protested against the lack of action throughout the state. It is notable that the Kerala state authorities have not taken any safety measures yet to protect the people residing down areas of the dam. Now the important thing is to take action to empty the surroundings of the dam. The failure of Periyar dam could lead to the failure of Idukki arch dam. Though the evacuation of people is impossible, state govt. should take precautions to protect the people. So it’s the time for the two states to stop its arguments and started to work together.

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