Sports complex inaugurated by minister Ganesh Kumar

Sports is an arena where India cannot compete with many other nations. Kerala has a major role to play in changing that image,“  Minister for Sports and Forest K B Ganesh Kumar has said. He was speaking after inaugurating the sports complex at Janaseva Sisubhavan at Meckad near Angamaly the other day.

“The state has many talented youngsters. Proper facilities and expert training are required to tap their full potential. To promote those youngsters, mini sports centres will be set up in panchayats. The Sports Council has been directed to find out the panchayats which are willing to start such centres,” the minister said.

“More than multi-crore sports complexes, the state needs mini sports centres. Youngsters can train at these mini complexes. The selected students from these centres will be given special training. Such a system is being followed in developed nations,” said Ganesh Kumar.

The minister praised the services of Janaseva Sisubhavan.

“When the parents struggle to give enough food and clothing to their one or two children, Janaseva has taken up the responsibility of feeding and educating hundreds of destitute children, giving utmost priority to their character formation. It is highly commendable,” he said.

Janaseva Sisu Bhavan president Jose Mavely said that the proposed sports complex  will have a football court, volleyball court, basket ball court, cricket ground, and a 400 metre sports track.

Many organisations have promised contributions for the venture.

But government support is essential to complete the project, he said.

 MLAs Jose Thettayil and Anwar Sadat, district sports council president Zakir Hussain, Nedumbassery panchayat president P Y Varghese, actors Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Captain Raju attended the function.

Get set for an Infrastructure boom

The industrial area in Chambannoor, Angamaly, is all set to get more infrastructure facilities, thanks to the Standard Design Modules (SDM), the industrial infrastructure facility developed by Infrastructure Kerala Limited (INKEL), which will be inaugurated in September. As part of providing more accessibility to the SDM, one new road is being constructed and an existing road will be widened and reconstructed.

The SDM has a total area of 2,20,000 square feet, spread across five floors. Upon allotment, at least 40 companies will start functioning from here, which demands more infrastructure facilities.

“A new road is being constructed through the TELK-NTPC campus in Angamaly to the SDM site. The estimated cost of construction is Rs 2 crore and will be completed in 18 months. The project is being jointly carried out by INKEL and the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC).

Once completed, the road will be useful not only for the companies in the SDM but also for other companies in the Chambannoor industrial area,” said N Sasidharan Nair, Executive Director, INKEL Limited.

The other road which is going to be widened and reconstructed is the short-cut route to the industrial estate from the Angamaly-Athani bus route. The road was renovated three years ago at a cost of Rs 10 lakhs. It is the only road to the Angamaly railway station and goods yard from the industrial area, and is under the Department of Industries, Kerala. If renovated, the road will be useful for South and North Chambannoor residents as well.

“At least 50 industrial units are operational in this area. The proposal to renovate the existing road has been approved by INKEL in principle. The construction of this road will not cost too much. The support from the government is also essential for the project,” said Jose Thettayil MLA.

The industrial area at Chambannoor is located at a distance of one kilometre from the Angamaly railway station, six kilometres from the Cochin International Airport and 35 kilometres from the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), Vallarpadam.

Images from Inauguration Ceremony of CarnivalCinemas-Angamaly

Superstar Mohanlal inaugurating CarnivalCinemas

Mohanlal addressing the crowd

Min.Ganesh Kumar addressing the crowd

Universal Star Mohanlal inaugurated CARNIVALCINEMAS-Angamaly

   

                                                             The wait is over. The hottest destination of entertainment has arrived to Angamaly. Putting an end to the wait of movie lovers ,Carnivalcinemas, the first multiplex theatre in Angamaly was inaugurated by Universal Superstar Mohanlal on 17th August.

                                        

                                                      Inauguration ceremony was attended by celebrity like actor Innocent, Minister Ganesh kumar, MLA Jose Thettayil,P.J joy,etc.

                             The inauguration ceremony was held on Kingini ground,Angamaly.The program include musical event by singers M.G.Sreekumar and Rimi Tomy followed by many bollywood singers. Program also included Fashion show, Dance and many interesting events.

                                                          

                                                    Angamaly was the only municipality in Kerala where not even a single theatre was in working condition. But now its among the multiplex map of kerala. Its expected to boost up the development of Angamlaly.

                                           

                                                     This 3 screen air-conditioned multiplex is on the 5th floor of KTDFC complex, Angamaly. It is one of the best multiplexes in Kerala, which features regional, national and international movies. Carnival cinemas have a total seating capacity of 800 and offers best screen and sound quality with comfortable seats. It also has an international Multi-cuisine Food Court with specialist chef who churns out the most delectable victuals around town.

CARNIVAL CINEMAS- Angamaly to be inaugurated by Superstar MOHANLAL

The much awaited multiplex theatre in Angamaly, The CarnivalCinemas to be inaugurated on August 17th by superstar Mohanlal. The multiplex theatre includes 3 screens having capacities 2 screens with 200 seats and one with 300 and a preview screen with 30 seats. The complex includes a food court also. The multiplex owners presents 7.1 track sound system and 2k 3D projection facilities for the first time in kerala. Angamaly was the only town without any theatre,  but after the inauguration of carnivalcinemas it will be among few cities having high standard multiplex theatres.

Multiplex in Angamaly nearing completion

AOPL entertainment limited is planning to open about 15 multiplex theatres across kerala. The first among them to be opened at Angamaly. Earler there were reports that it will be inaugurated on May 24th and now its confirmed that it will be inaugurate on August 17th by a Superstar of Malayalam film industry.

Low-floor buses are a hit with passengers: KSRTC

Countering reports that KSRTC's low-floor services have failed to rake in profits, the state transport corporation has maintained that the services operated by Ernakulam depot on all major routes enjoy high passenger patronage. According to officials, buses operating between Fort Kochi-CIAL (Nedumbaserry), Aroor- Angamaly, and services from Ernakulam to Aluva, Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam have high demand.

"June -July is considered the lean period as the collection is low during these months. This is because people tend to avoid public transport during rainy season. Otherwise, on a day these buses have an average collection of Rs 10, 000," said assistant transport officer, C Venugopal.He also pointed out that the number of passengers depending on low-floor Vyttila-Vyttila city service and those operating from Ernakulam to Poothotta and Chottanikkara is less compared to other routes. KSRTC officials informed that on an average, a city service generates about Rs 4,500 per day. During heavy rush, the returns go up to Rs 7,000.

Though it is hinted that the transport corporation should get an average collection of Rs 15,000 per day to achieve a break-even, KSRTC maintains that they have successfully operated these buses without any cancellations. The transport officer said that the department has allocated two more low-floor buses to the district.

Ernakulam depot operates 42 AC buses and 8 non-AC buses. Of 120 low-floor buses allocated for the district, 116 are in service. Venugopal said air-conditioned buses are operated by Ernakulam depot as maintenance and repairing facilities are not available in other centres. "The non-AC buses have been distributed to other centres. Though the district was allocated 50 AC buses, we are yet to receive the remaining eight," he said.

INKEL facility to be opened at Angamaly

The Standard Design Modules (SDM), Angamaly, the industrial infrastructure facility developed by Infrastructure Kerala Limited (INKEL), is all set for inauguration in September. The SDM has a total area of 2,20,000 square feet spread across five floors, and is situated on a 2.5-acre land.

As many as 40 modules having 5,000 sq.ft space are available on long-term lease for 30 years or on monthly rent. The rents start at a rate of `1,550 to `1,725 per sq.ft for a 30-year-lease, and `16 to `19 per sq.ft for a monthly rental.

The booking has commenced and so far about 60,000 sq.ft has been allotted.  “SDM at Angamaly is the first of its kind infrastructure facility with international standards in the state. Full-time power and water supply, ample parking space, lifts with a capacity of 3 tonnes and advanced fire protection facility, are the major benefits of the project.

“These spaces are suitable for the services industry, logistics industry, and other industries that do not emit any pollutants,”  said T Balakrishnan, managing director of INKEL at a press conference in Angamaly on Thursday. Located next to TELK-NTPC campus in Angamaly, the site is located one kilometre away from the Angamaly railway station, six kilometres from the Cochin International Airport and  35 kilometres from the International Container Transshipment Terminal, Vallarpadam. 

China co to assemble electric scooter at INKEL, Angamaly

A Chinese electric scooter manufacturer will start an assembling unit in the Angamaly campus of Infrastructures Kerala Ltd (INKEL), said its MD T Balakrishnan.

"Semi knocked-down kits, imported from China, will be assembled at the Standard Design Modules (SDM) of INKEL at Angamaly," he said to reporters in Kochi on Thursday.

INKEL, a pubic-private-partnership, has constructed a five-storied building with 2.2 lakh sq ft of built-up area, ready to be occupied. The campus is located adjacent to the TELK-NTPC campus. "We are looking for non-polluting industries to start operations at SDM and we have got four companies planning to occupy modules, which includes a food processing company too," Balakrishnan said.

"The site is 1 km from the Angamaly railway station, 6 km from the Cochin International Airport and 35kms from the Vallarpadam International Container Trans-shipment Terminal. The facility is located right on the fast developing Kochi-Trissur investment corridor," Balakrishnan said.

"The limited number of modules constructed at SDM Angamaly, provides an excellent opportunity to invest in a hassle free commercial property as an investment. The facility is offered to the investors at an attractive long term lease and on monthly rental rates. The lease rate and as well as the monthly rental rates varies from floor to floor. The present rates range from Rs 1,550 per sq ft to Rs 1725 per sq ft for 30 years long lease and Rs 16 to Rs 19 per sq ft for monthly rentals," INKEL officials said.

Inkel to commission Angamaly project in September

Inkel Limited, a Kerala government initiative to develop infrastructure facilities, on Thursday said the Standard Design Modules project at Angamaly here would be commissioned in September.

The five-storey building with 220,000- sft is available on a long-term lease of 30 years or for monthly rentals, in modules of 5,000 sft. The total investment for the project is Rs 20 crore.

Addressing the media here, T Balakrishnan, managing director, said the modules were ready for allotment. Already four companies, including a Chinese, had booked 60,000 sft space here. The Chinese company would assemble electric scooters for marketing in India, he said.

In the next phase, Inkel will add 225,000 sft modules in a separate building. The company has 30 acres of land in the area.
It will also set up an Edu Health city at Panakkad in Malappuram district. The city will have institutions like medical and engineering colleges and B-Schools in one campus. It has allotted 100 acres here to English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad for starting its campus. Inkel will invest Rs 175 crore for the completion of its ongoing projects and would also modernise 80 treasuries across the state of which 30 will be greenfield projects.
He also said the phase 1 of the container freight station at Vallarpadam would be commissioned in this December.