KOCHI: The solid waste treatment plant of the Kochi Corporation at Brahmapuram may bring in additional revenue for the civic body soon.
The plant has started earning revenue through the sale of manure and it will soon be able to generate a considerable amount through sales, said Babu Ambat, executive director of the Centre for Environment and Development (CED).
The plant is expected to produce at least 5,000 tonnes of manure within the next two months from the accumulated garbage and the civic body would get around Rs.1 crore through the sale. The average monthly expenditure for running the plant would come to around Rs. 10 lakh. It has started posting a monthly profit of around Rs. 4 lakh, Mr. Ambat said.
The CED is in charge of the maintenance and management of the Brahmapuram plant, which had developed major technical snags. The agency was also assigned the charge of making the plant operational after the floor where the machinery was installed sank.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Retail trade institute to be set up in city
KOCHI: Finance Minister T. M. Thomas Isaac said on Saturday that Ernakulam would be the most probable choice for setting up the proposed institute for retail trade.
He was giving away the Kerala trade awards, at a function organised by the Department of Commercial Taxes here to honour the top taxpayers in the State.
The Minister said the Kerala Retail Trade Institute, to be set up in 15 acres, will conduct courses leading to MBA. The course will have general managerial content, with focus on trade related studies. It will be established in cooperation with the private sector.
The institute will provide training to develop skilled manpower for the retail trade industry. The Minister also released the logo of the institute.
The Minister said tax collection had gone up from Rs.7,000 crore to Rs.14,000 crore during the last four years.
The relation between trade and the government had improved a lot, he said.
He was giving away the Kerala trade awards, at a function organised by the Department of Commercial Taxes here to honour the top taxpayers in the State.
The Minister said the Kerala Retail Trade Institute, to be set up in 15 acres, will conduct courses leading to MBA. The course will have general managerial content, with focus on trade related studies. It will be established in cooperation with the private sector.
The institute will provide training to develop skilled manpower for the retail trade industry. The Minister also released the logo of the institute.
The Minister said tax collection had gone up from Rs.7,000 crore to Rs.14,000 crore during the last four years.
The relation between trade and the government had improved a lot, he said.
�Definition of box office has shrunk\'
Kochi: In a recap of the heyday of film societies in the State, � Yathi-the Pause in Between, a film made by a group of enthusiastic youngsters and directed by debutant Satheesh Mullakkal, premiered at a parallel venue, the Maharajas College Auditorium, here on Sunday.
Produced by �Theatre Lab, a centre for experimental theatre studies, Yathis premier show was aptly preceded with a debate on the �Democratisation Cinema. Presenting the topic, Shashi Kumar, Chairman of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, said that the very concept of �democratisation should be probed. �Should we democratise cinema or should we look at the democratisation of the audience? he asked.
As a case in point, Mr. Shashi Kumar cited Hindi cinema as having shifted to a milieu exclusive of �village and argued that the definition of box office had shrunk. �Village was a virtual presence in Hindi cinema in the 1960s. The milieu has now become completely urban: shopping malls, bars, clubs� The box office has been undemocratised,� he said.
Produced by �Theatre Lab, a centre for experimental theatre studies, Yathis premier show was aptly preceded with a debate on the �Democratisation Cinema. Presenting the topic, Shashi Kumar, Chairman of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, said that the very concept of �democratisation should be probed. �Should we democratise cinema or should we look at the democratisation of the audience? he asked.
As a case in point, Mr. Shashi Kumar cited Hindi cinema as having shifted to a milieu exclusive of �village and argued that the definition of box office had shrunk. �Village was a virtual presence in Hindi cinema in the 1960s. The milieu has now become completely urban: shopping malls, bars, clubs� The box office has been undemocratised,� he said.
Grounded Air India flight leaves for Bahrain
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An Air India Express flight which was grounded here since Friday night left the international airport early on Sunday with 158 passengers bound for Bahrain and Doha.
The IX 457 Kochi- Thiruvananthapuram- Bahrain- Doha flight left the airport at 1.55 a.m. after being held up here since 12.15 p.m. on July 30, airline sources said.
The stranded passengers, who got agitated over the undue delay and the callous attitude of the airline officials, had staged a sit-in inside the aircraft till Saturday morning
The IX 457 Kochi- Thiruvananthapuram- Bahrain- Doha flight left the airport at 1.55 a.m. after being held up here since 12.15 p.m. on July 30, airline sources said.
The stranded passengers, who got agitated over the undue delay and the callous attitude of the airline officials, had staged a sit-in inside the aircraft till Saturday morning
Rs.115.03-crore loan of fishermen waived
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State government has waived arrears in loan amounting to Rs.115.03 crore taken from cooperative societies by 48,355 fishermen in the State, Kerala State Cooperative Federation for Fisheries Development (Matsyafed) said in a press release on Sunday.
Of this, a sum of Rs.60.37 crore constitutes the interest and penal interest on the loans taken by fishermen to purchase fishing equipment. A sum of Rs.41.51 crore had been converted into shares of Matsyafed for the societies and the remaining Rs.13.15 crore would be returned to the societies.
The distribution of the shares being allotted to the societies would begin this week.
Of this, a sum of Rs.60.37 crore constitutes the interest and penal interest on the loans taken by fishermen to purchase fishing equipment. A sum of Rs.41.51 crore had been converted into shares of Matsyafed for the societies and the remaining Rs.13.15 crore would be returned to the societies.
The distribution of the shares being allotted to the societies would begin this week.
Veterinary varsity planned in State cv
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Veterinary studies and research will attain a new direction and focus with the setting up of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University at Pookode in Wayanad, Minister for Animal Husbandry C. Divakaran has said.
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will lay the foundation stone for the university headquarters on Monday at a function to be presided over by Mr. Divakaran.
In an article released here on Sunday, Mr. Divakaran said the first veterinary college had recently celebrated its golden jubilee and the second college at Pookode too had established a notable track record. At this juncture, establishment of the university would provide quality education, research, extension and management in veterinary sciences, incorpor- ating the latest technological advancements in biotechnology and information technology in livestock enterprises. It has been proposed to start courses in wildlife management, short-term diploma courses for livestock farmers, educated unemployed youth and prospective entrepreneurs. It will offer consultancy services, help preparation of projects, develop new business models and expand public participation in the management of government and other farms.
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will lay the foundation stone for the university headquarters on Monday at a function to be presided over by Mr. Divakaran.
In an article released here on Sunday, Mr. Divakaran said the first veterinary college had recently celebrated its golden jubilee and the second college at Pookode too had established a notable track record. At this juncture, establishment of the university would provide quality education, research, extension and management in veterinary sciences, incorpor- ating the latest technological advancements in biotechnology and information technology in livestock enterprises. It has been proposed to start courses in wildlife management, short-term diploma courses for livestock farmers, educated unemployed youth and prospective entrepreneurs. It will offer consultancy services, help preparation of projects, develop new business models and expand public participation in the management of government and other farms.
Call to conserve nature, wildlife
Lack of education and awareness has resulted in degradation of nature and endangered wildlife species in Kerala, widely known as �Gods own country, says P. Santhosh Kumar, whose exhibition of photographs of rare wildlife is under way in Kanhangad.
Kerala has many unexplored areas that are often destroyed by human beings owing to lack of awareness or education, says Mr. Kumar, a practising dental surgeon in the city for the last 25 years.
�As temporary inhabitants of Earth, we have to preserve nature and the wildlife for the future generation, says Kumar, expressing hope that the two-day exhibition of the rare photos of wildlife would serve to educate the people about the need to conserve nature and endangered species of birds and animals in the �globalised world order.�
�The Western Ghats and the Himalayas are listed as the only two hot spots in India. If the Western Ghats evolved 7,000 crore years ago, the present generation should preserve the region for the same period keeping in mind generation next.�
Kerala has many unexplored areas that are often destroyed by human beings owing to lack of awareness or education, says Mr. Kumar, a practising dental surgeon in the city for the last 25 years.
�As temporary inhabitants of Earth, we have to preserve nature and the wildlife for the future generation, says Kumar, expressing hope that the two-day exhibition of the rare photos of wildlife would serve to educate the people about the need to conserve nature and endangered species of birds and animals in the �globalised world order.�
�The Western Ghats and the Himalayas are listed as the only two hot spots in India. If the Western Ghats evolved 7,000 crore years ago, the present generation should preserve the region for the same period keeping in mind generation next.�
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