Trivandrum Projects & Infrastructure :News - Page 54

nik · #**1061** Posted **Nov 17, 2009, 3:59 PM**

An illustrious assembly including Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, Union External Affairs Minister Dr Shashi Tharoor, Ports Minister M Vijayakumar, LSG Minister Paloli Mohammedkutty and Transport Minister Jose Thettayil introduce the Volvo 8400 to Kerala.

The only city in Kerala to have a public transport system goes truely high-tech.

The CM, Tharoor and the other Ministers took a ride on the Volvo, probably the only time we will see a city bus get Z-grade security, including pilots and escorts, lol!!!

Courtesy: Ajaypp

nik · #**1062** Posted **Nov 17, 2009, 4:01 PM**

The 8 Volvos left the Central Stadium for a city tour with the only load of fareless passengers.

Courtesy: Ajaypp

Dude25 · #**1063** Posted **Nov 17, 2009, 6:02 PM**

On a Volvo ride.....

The Chief Minister and the External Affairs Minister in the newly inaugurated Volvo service in the Capital City.

Courtesy: Kaumudi

Dude25 · #**1064** Posted **Nov 18, 2009, 10:20 AM**

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF VOLVO SERVICES IN TRIVANDRUM

Courtesy: Asianet

Dude25 · #**1065** Posted **Nov 18, 2009, 4:22 PM**

Kalyani Manor - Trivandrum

Location map

Dude25 · #**1066** Posted **Nov 20, 2009, 8:41 PM**

Technopark Phase-I (31 acres) and Phase-II (86 acres) have already been notified by the Government of India.

Technopark Phase 3 will be developed over 92 acres of land. The construction of a signature building with 1 million sq. ft. built-up area has commenced. Technopark will allot land in Phase 3 to IT/ITES Companies and infrastructure development companies. Support facilities like 110 kV sub-station and water supply system are ready. Work on a sewage treatment plant, canal embankment, approach road, internal roads and bridge works are in progress.

News link

Courtesy: The Hindu

Dude25 · #**1067** Posted **Nov 20, 2009, 8:44 PM**

Belhaven Grande Luxury Apartments, Trivandrum

Location Map

10 Premium Spacious Three Bedroom Apartments.

One Apartment per Floor.

Bookings entertained ONLY BY INVITATION.

Courtesy: www.sipkerala.com

nik · #**1068** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:30 AM**

Picture Credits & Copyright : Sujith Bhakthan @ksrtcblog

nik · #**1069** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:31 AM**

Picture Courtesy & Copyright : Sujith Bhakthan @ksrtcblog

nik · #**1070** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:32 AM**

Picture Courtesy & Copyright : Sujith Bhakthan @ksrtcblog

nik · #**1071** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:33 AM**

Picture Courtesy & Copyright : Sujith Bhakthan @ksrtcblog

nik · #**1072** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:34 AM**

Picture Courtesy & Copyright : Sujith Bhakthan @ksrtcblog

nik · #**1073** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:36 AM**

The construction base of the VHK consortium sub-contracted by Punj Lloyd to complete TCRIP is getting ready at Anamugham on the Bypass.

The erection of the massive hot mix plant is nearing completion, the concrete batching plant is already operational.

Work is now all set to pick up pace as the consortium's heavy machinery arrives. And soon our Volvos will have a lot more world-class roads to zip over.

Courtesy: Ajaypp

nik · #**1074** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:38 AM**

TRJKL has launched the RFQ for an Entertainment-cum-Commercial complex at Veli.

Image Courtesy: TRKL

Link

nik · #**1075** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:44 AM**

Ajaypp's First ride on the Volvo

Photo courtesy & narration: Ajaypp

Yeap, actions are better than words and even better than pictures. So rather than yacking about or clicking pics of the new darlings of the capital city, the Volvo 8400s, yours truely took a few rides on them to see how right the supporters and cynics are.

Here are some of the pictures of the trips taken from Kumarapuram to Technopark and back on Volvos, JNT 1 and JNT 2.

Leaving Kumarapuram at 1341 Hrs on JNT 1; bus is about 60% full even at this off-peak time.

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

The staff are very polite and helpful; professional. The conductor comes to the passengers with his ETM.

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

nik · #**1076** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:45 AM**

JNT 1 turns into India's largest IT park, getting looks not just from the techies but even from foreign personnel.

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Zooming through the gate, the Volvo leaves all others in its wake. Meanwhile, a Technopark security guard has boarded to ensure that no unauthorised personnel alight within the campus.

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

nik · #**1077** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:47 AM**

Nila

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

U/C C-DAC Campus

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Bhavani looms up to the Left

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

And the even mightier Thejaswini on the Right

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Park Center as we round The Tank

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

TCS Center

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Exiting the campus

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

nik · #**1078** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:48 AM**

Taj Ginger

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

I also saw that piling had commenced at the site of Big Infra's I project, which is right opposite Ginger. The bus was going too fast to click the site. Maybe next time....

110 KV Substation for Technopark Phase I

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Kerala University, Karyavattom Campus

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Sreedhanya Planet X at Kallampally

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

The bus was full by the time we got to Medical College and folks were standing as we sped towards Kumarapuram where I alighted after an awesome journey.

Shot with Canon PowerShot A630 at 2009-11-20

Do check out the Timing Chart HERE Courtesy: Srijithv

nik · #**1079** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 4:52 AM**

Photo credits & narration(from 1075 - 1078th posts): Ajaypp

Dude25 · #**1080** Posted **Nov 21, 2009, 7:26 AM**

Expressbuzz reports,

Techies launch e-campaign for low-floor buses

The luxury buses launched jointly by the KSRTC and the LSG Department have already got fans from among the techies.

Software professionals in Technopark who have been struggling to find a parking lot inside the campus have come forward to promote the new bus service that connects Technopark with other major points in the city.

Techies argue that the ride in Volvo buses will also be cheaper than their company transport. Most companies charge around Rs 1,000 monthly as transportation cost. The Volvo costs you Rs 18 for a trip to Ulloor. 18 x 22 (working days) x 2 (trips daily) = Rs 792 a month. That is, it’s better than any contracted transport, and you can choose your own timing, and you pay-per-use only!.

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