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City to host Tourism Investors Meet on November 16

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‘Kireedam’ bridge emerges prime spot in Kerala’s cinema tourism project

Kerala Tourism to promote Cinema Tourism: Kireedam bridge in Vellayani, famed location of cult classic Mohanlal-starrer, identified as prime spot. Govt. gives ₹1.2M to develop 'Cine Tourism Project—Kireedam Palam' to be completed in 18 months. Other spots include Bekal Fort in Kasaragod, where Mani Ratnam shot 'Uyire...' for 'Bombay'. Tourism…

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Public Works Minister launches construction of bypass road

The government initially set aside ₹70 crore for the project in the 2018-19 Budget, but the work could not be started as the bidding process had to be cancelled several times after bidders quoted prices that were exceptionally higher than the government’s estimate.

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Community-based disaster management system need of the hour: Riyas

KALPETTAA, a community-based disaster management system, is needed to help tribal hamlets in Wayanad district become resilient. Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas declared this after launching a project to train 758 tribal youths in disaster management, swimming, and CPR. 126 youths were trained in CPR, and other disaster management schemes were…

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Kerala Tourism to pilot ‘ethnic villages’ project in Idukki

Kerala Tourism to pilot 'Ethnic Villages' project in Idukki to showcase State's culture, conserve lifestyle & heritage of ethnic communities. Project to have accommodations modelled on tribal houses, with modern amenities in gated property. #Kerala #Tourism #Culture #Heritage

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Kerala to focus on Green tourism, says Minister

Local self-government Institutions taken on board for promoting environment-friendly tourism activities. More tourist destinations to be given Green certification.

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Tourism activities in full swing in State: Minister

Tourism activities across the State are moving ahead safely and normally with all events, including the latest edition of Champions Boat League (CBL), taking place as per schedule, marking the commencement of the high inbound season, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said on Sunday.

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Entry fee to cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon slashed

Idukki's cantilever glass bridge, recently inaugurated at Wagamon, has had its entry fee reduced from ₹500 to ₹250 per person. Within one week of its opening, 3,463 tourists visited the bridge. It can accommodate 15 people at a time and offers views of Mundakayam, Koottikkal, and Kokkayar areas. The bridge…

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Introduction of working calendar has benefitted road projects: Riyas

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Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon opened for tourists

Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the largest cantilever glass bridge & adventure park in Idukki, Kerala. He said adventure tourism activities are gaining popularity & the project is being implemented by investing 60% of the cost by the Tourism dept. & the rest by the local body. 15 people can…

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Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon to be inaugurated on Wednesday

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Amid rain scare, Onam pageantry attracts thousands as week-long celebrations conclude

Around 3,000 artistes participated in the pageantry, featuring 60 floats. As many as 10 art forms from other States and around 80 artistes from States outside joined the procession

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Colourful pageantry to bring curtain down on Onam fete

The curtain will come down on the week-long Onam celebrations, organised by the State Tourism Department, with a cultural pageantry in the State capital on Saturday evening.

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Powerhouse, Kommady bridges in Alappuzha inaugurated

Kerala govt. is spending ₹20,000 cr. for welfare schemes this Onam. P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated Shavakottapalam & Kommady bridges in Alappuzha. Reconstruction of AC road, widening of NH-66 & coastal highway to be completed in timebound manner. Govt. vision is to rebuild Alappuzha town. New district office of PSC, lift…

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Revamped websites of DTPCs launched

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Workation project can attract techies to tourist destinations in Kerala, says Riyas

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Kerala to hold grand Onam Week celebrations from August 27

Kerala to host Onam Week celebrations from Aug 27-Sept 2. CM Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. Noted danseuse Mallika Sarabhai & actor Fahadh Faasil as chief guests. Gov. Arif Mohammed Khan to flag off Onam procession at Manaveeyam Veedhi. Theme 'Onam Symphony of Harmony' to showcase…

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Centre destabilising Kerala, says Riyas

The Union government is trying to economically destabilise the Left Democratic Front government in the State, Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas has alleged. He was speaking at a two-day seminar to mark the 75th death anniversary of Communist icon P. Krishna Pillai

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Kerala Minister Mohamed Riyas slams journalists

Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said journalists have a tendency to follow their employers' political interests, which he observed after reporters raised questions about a Kochi-based mining company's alleged backhanders. He made this statement during Independence Day celebrations in Kannur, adding that media had hounded the LDF govt from 2016-2021, but…

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Locals express concern as Irrigation dept. floats new tender for de-silting of Kallai

Fresh tender floated for revival of Kallai River due to lack of response. Local people concerned over land mafia's threats to bidders. High Court ruled govt. has discretion to extend lease, but encroachments must be cleared.

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Academy for adventure water sports to come up at Pulikkayam

Minister Riyas plans to open a permanent academy for adventure water sports at Pulikkayam, Kozhikode, and reserve end of July for Malabar River Festival. He also announced reopening of Pathankayam as a tourist destination with safety arrangements. Amit Thapa and Ava Christensen won Rapid Raja and Rapid Rani titles respectively…

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Congress leaders whitewashing U.P. government, says Riyas

Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has accused Congress leaders in Kerala of bringing up a false analogy by saying that the situation in the State is similar to what is happening in Uttar Pradesh against the backdrop of the rape and murder of a five-year-old at Aluva in Ernakulam.

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UCC aimed at dividing people on religious lines, says Riyas

‘BJP using UCC to reap political gains in Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls in various States’

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Minister promises steps to decongest Edappally-Aroor Bypass

The matter pertaining to the need to decongest the stretch will be included in the agenda of items to be discussed with NHAI officials during a meeting scheduled for the coming week

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Dream on airstrip rekindled in Wayanad

Dream of public to build airstrip in KALPETTA district rekindled after visit of expert team. Transport Sec. Biju Prabhakar, Kannur Int'l Airport MD Dinesh Kumar, and airport tech expert Mohan Chandran visited Elston tea estate to identify suitable site.

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