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Azheekal Beach

Azheekal Beach is a coastal landform on the Arabian Sea in the Karunagappally Taluk of Kollam district, Kerala, India. It is at the northern end of the Alappad peninsula, a land strip separating the sea from the T. S. Canal. The area is a site for the Azheekal Fishing Harbour and is a center for the regional fishing industry. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the beach was identified as a high-vulnerability zone. Modern environmental research focuses on the area due to coastal erosion and the impact of mineral sand mining. Location and Geography It is located on the Alappad peninsula, which measures less than 50 meters wide at several points between the Arabian Sea and the National Waterway 3 T. S. Canal The beach is 12 km (7.5 mi) from Kayamkulam and 14 km (8.7 mi) from Karunagappally. Azheekal Beach is approximately 660 meters long. Fishing industry The local economy is centered on the Azheekal Fishing Harbour. It supports a fleet of about 180 motorized boats, mostly under 15 HP, which use monofilament gillnets. The harbour is a landing and distribution point for the Kollam district fisheries sector, which directly employs an estimated 100,000 workers. Environmental change and mining Data indicates a reduction in the Alappad peninsula's surface area. Lithographic maps from 1955 recorded the village area at 89.5 square kilometers; by 2018, the area was measured at 8.9 square kilometers. Between 1973 and 2020, 59.24% of the coastline underwent erosion. Local residents attribute this land loss to mineral sand mining by public sector units, including Indian Rare Earth Limited (IREL) and Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML) These entities extract minerals such as ilmenite, rutile, and zircon from reserves estimated at 127 million tonnes. Research suggests mining contributes to saline water intrusion into local groundwater aquifers. 2004 tsunami impact Azheekal and Alappad recorded between 132 and 149 deaths during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami The village lost 2,194 houses, and another 3,000 were damaged. Research indicates the narrow geography and loss of natural sand barriers increased the vulnerability of residential zones to the waves. Long-term studies identified rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors cited in assessments conducted a decade later. Tourism and demographics The beach is a site for domestic tourism and features a seaward pier. Activities include swimming and small-scale boating. Agencies maintain a low hazard rating for the area under standard weather conditions. The population primarily consists of traditional fishing castes, including the Hindu Dheevara and Araya communities. Other groups include Latin Catholics and members of the Ezhava community. See also Kollam Alappad Fisheries Industry in Kollam Valiyazheekkal Bridge References External links Azheekkal Beach on Kerala Tourism
Quilon Aerodrome

Quilon Aerodrome or Kollam Airport was an aerodrome in the city of Kollam in the former state of Travancore, now in Kerala, India. During the 1920s, there were no other civil aerodromes in the kingdoms of Cochin, Travancore and the Malabar District at the time of the British ruled Madras Presidency. With the commissioning of Trivandrum International Airport in 1932 at state capital 57 kilometres (35 mi) to the south, the aerodrome fell into disuse and came to be known as the Asramam Maidan. The landing strip of the aerodrome was strengthened with red laterite soil from the adjoining hills because the local loose soil was unsuitable for the purpose. There were no buildings in the aerodrome, but a circular concrete pad for parking aircraft was built. The aerodrome was under the control of the Public Works Department (PWD). The aerodrome was also used for training operations. These were stopped when an accident involving a training aircraft at the boundary of the aerodrome resulted in the death of the pilot and the trainee. Proposal for an aviation academy at old airport From 2009 to 2012, local authorities made plans to revive the aerodrome for a flying academy with a 4,000 foot runway for light aircraft. However, since the site was surrounded by several high-rising structures like buildings and cell phone towers and the proposal met with objections from the local population, the plans were discarded. Revival of airstrip plans The Government of Kerala started plans to set up ten airstrips in Kerala including one at Asramam Old Airport area. In February 2020, the state government submitted a feasibility study report to the Civil Aviation Ministry of India in this regard. See also List of airports in India List of airports in Kerala state References
Kundara railway station

Kundara railway station (station code:KUV) is an NSG–6 category Indian railway station in Madurai railway division of Southern Railway zone, serving the city of Kollam. It serves Kundara, located in Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala. The station is one among the four railway stations serving the city of Kollam. Other railway stations in the city are Kollam Junction railway station, Kilikollur railway station and Eravipuram railway station. Significance Kundara railway station has gained significance because of proximity to Kundara Ceramics Limited, Kollam Technopark, Aluminium Industries Limited (ALIND), Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Co. Ltd. (KEL), Lakshmi Starch Ltd., etc. All the trains passing through stop at the station. Performance and earnings For the FY 2022–23, the annual earnings of the station were ₹6,613,959 (US$69,000) and daily earnings were ₹18,120 (US$190). For the same financial year, the annual passenger count was 259,448 and daily count was 711. While the footfall per day was recorded as 1005. Services All 18 passing through trains have a halt at Kundara railway station. Five of these are long distance express trains. Major express trains on this route - Palaruvi Express Kollam Mail Express Ernakulam–Velankanni Express Ernakulam–Velankanni Express via Thanjavur Madurai Express Madurai - Guruvayur Express Punalur - Kanniyakumari Express These services connect Chennai, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Madurai, Velankanni, Nagarcoil, Kanniyakumari, Thanjavur and Tuticorin cities with Kundara. See also List of railway stations in India References
Lower Jurala Hydro Electric Project

Lower Jurala Hydro Electric Project is a major on-going Hydro Electric Project near Mulamalla Village, Atmakur Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana. The project construction was started in 2008, planned to completed it by 2014. But due to the delay it may completed by end of 2015. There will be 6 units, each can produce 40 MW power. The first unit was synchronized in December 2013 and the second unit was synchronized in January 2014 and connected to the grid. Due to the quality issues in gates, along with units 1&2,unit-3 nearing erection completion and assemblies in various stages were inundated on 30 July 2014 late night flood water released from Jurala Project. Units 3 and 4 were commissioned and declared of commercial operation of 40 MW each unit on 28 July 2016 confirmed by Mr. Venkata Rajam, COD Hydel, Telangana State Genco. See also List of hydroelectric power station failures References External links http://tsgenco.telangana.gov.in/ http://www.varksengineers.com/ongoing.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130531061601/http://www.cea.nic.in/archives/hydro/proj_mon/proj_status/jun12.pdf http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/jurala-power-project/article6266917.ece http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ts-genco-commissions-unit-34-of-lower-jurala-hydroelectric-project/article8928676.ece
ГЕС Lower Jurala

ГЕС Lower Jurala — гідроелектростанція в центральній частині Індії у штаті Телангана. Знаходячись між ГЕС Priyadarshini Jurala (вище по течії) та ГЕС-ГАЕС Срісайлам, входить до складу каскаду на одній з найдовших річок країни Крішні (тече на схід із Західних Гатів та впадає у Бенгальську затоку на узбережжі штату Андхра-Прадеш). Станцію вирішили розташувати за 8 км нижче по течії від введеної в експлуатацію у 2008 році ГЕС Priyadarshini Jurala. Потужність обох об'єктів запроектували як майже однакову, що дозволяло їм працювати синхронно та нівелювало потребу у водосховищі для нижньої ГЕС. Спорудження останньої почалось наприкінці 2000-х (зокрема, контракт на постачання обладнання з компанією Alstom уклали того ж 2008-го), проте дещо затрималось через низку подій: сильні повені 2009, 2010, 2012 та 2013 років, а також перерву в бетонуванні правобережної частини греблі через протести місцевих мешканців, що тривали понад 19 місяців. В підсумку у 2013—2014 роках провели пускові роботи на перших двох гідроагрегатах та вели роботи на третьому, коли 30 липня 2014-го через надмірне скидання повеневої води через греблю ГЕС Priyadarshini Jurala сталось затоплення машинного залу нової станції. Осушити його вдалось лише на початку вересня, після чого почались відновлювальні роботи. Агрегати 2 та 1 повторно запустили осінню 2015-го, а наступного року почали вводити в експлуатацію наступні. В межах проекту Крішну перекрили греблею довжиною біля 1 км, яка потребувала 220 тис. м3 бетону. Ліворуч від неї облаштували короткий — 0,3 км — підвідний канал, перекритий по завершенні приміщенням машинного залу (на нього пішло ще 226 тис. м3 бетону). Основне обладнання станції становлять шість бульбових турбін потужністю по 40 МВт, які працюють при напорі у 20 метрів (гребінь греблі знаходиться на рівні 299 метрів НРМ, тоді як рівень нижнього б'єфу коливається між 279,7 та 273,7 метра НРМ). Відпрацьована вода повертається в річку через відвідний канал довжиною 2 км, шириною 60 метрів та глибиною 9 метрів. Видача продукції відбувається по ЛЕП, розрахованій на роботу під напругою 220 кВ. Проект почали реалізовувати ще у штаті Андхра-Прадеш через Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation, проте його завершено після виділення нового штату Телангана, який наразі має власну енергетичну компанію Telangana Power Generation Corporation. Примітки
LVHS Pothencode

LVHS Pothencode aka Lekshmi Vilasom High School Pothencode is a school in Thiruvananthapuram Education district. It was founded by Murukkumpuzha Anantha Bhavan Sree Kunjan Muthalali in the name of his mother Smt Lekshmi in 1964. The present manager of the school is K Prabhullachandran. The school is located in Karoor ward of Pothencode panchayat at a distance of about 20 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. The school which began with 168 students in standard 8th with a few staff headed by Sri P C Nadar Sir the first head master has now grown to a strength of about 2000 students in standards 8th 9th and 10th with nearly 75 staff members. The new block of the school was inaugurated on 29 June 1965 by Kerala Chief Minister R Shankar. External links School website References
Naidupeta mandal

Naidupeta mandal (Telugu: నాయుడుపేట మండలం) is one of the 36 mandals in Tirupati district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Its headquarters are located at Naidupeta. The mandal is bounded by Balayapalle, Ojili, Pellakur, Doravarisatram and Chittamur mandals. Demographics As of 2011 census, the mandal had a population of 79,648. The total population constitute, 39,633 males and 40,015 females —a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1000 males. 7,979 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 4,055 are boys and 3,924 are girls —a ratio of 968 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 72.77% with 52,150 literates. Towns and villages Vinnamala is the most populated and Lankapalem is the least populated settlement in the mandal. As of 2011 census, the mandal has 34 settlements, that includes the following towns and villages: See also Tirupati district References
National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis

The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) is a tuberculosis research organization located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. NIRT carries out research on clinical, bacteriological as well as behavioural and epidemiological aspects of tuberculosis and HIV-TB. Academics and Research The NIRT (formerly known as the Tuberculosis Chemotherapy Centre) was set up in 1956 as a 5-year project, under the joint auspices of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), World Health Organization (WHO) and the British Medical Research Council (BMRC). The institute is recognized for post-graduate training leading to the Ph.D. degrees in bacteriology, biochemistry, immunology and statistics by the Madras University and by the Inter-University Board of India and Sri Lanka. References External links Official website
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India, near the village of Nelapattu. It has an area of 458.92 hectares. It is an important breeding site for spot-billed pelicans (Pelecanus philippensis). Nelapattu has two major plant communities, Barringtonia swamp forests and southern dry evergreen scrub. Southern dry evergreen scrub covers most of the sanctuary, including the 288 hectares of Kalluru Reserved Forest and 88 hectares of unreserved forest. The dominant tree and shrub species are Manilkara hexandra, Maba buxifolia, Memecylon edule, Buchanania angustifolia, Zizyphus xylopyrus, and others. The Barringtonia swamp forests are found in the 83-ha Nelapattu tank. The predominant tree species is Barringtonia acutangula (Hijal). This tree also grows in uplands, but the tree species found at Nelapattu can grow in flooded conditions lasting for 5 to 7 months. The saplings can survive total submersion during the long duration of flooding. About 189 bird species can be found at Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, 50 of which are migratory. In addition to the spot-billed pelican, it is an important breeding site for black-headed ibis, Asian openbill, black-crowned night heron, and little cormorant. Other migratory water birds that visit the sanctuary include northern pintail, common teal, little grebe, northern shoveler, Eurasian coot, Indian spot-billed duck, grey heron, Oriental darter, black-winged stilt, garganey and gadwall. See also Birding in Chennai Freshwater swamp forest Ratargul Swamp Forest Bird sanctuaries of India References
Kollam KSRTC bus station

Kollam KSRTC bus station is an important transport hub in the Indian city of Kollam, owned and operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) under the depot code KLM. The bus station is located in Taluk Cutchery and is close to Kerala State Water Transport Department's Kollam City water transport terminal. Long distance intrastate, inter-state and city buses run regularly from the bus station. The bus station comes under Kollam Zone of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Services Kollam KSRTC bus station is one among the major KSRTC depots in the state. Because of the geographical position of Kollam, the depot is easily handling service through National Highways – NH 66 (formerly NH 47), NH 183 (formerly NH 220), NH 744 (formerly NH 208) of Kerala. Inter-state service towards Thoothukkudi, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi also run from here. KSRTC's A/C low-floor buses, A/C multi-axle buses, Super Deluxe, Super Express, Super Fast, Limited Stop, Fast Passenger, Ordinary and other services ply through this depot. Kollam zone is KSRTC's second most revenue generating zone in Kerala. On 8 January 2018, Kollam KSRTC Zone set a record in ticket collection by generating ₹1,92,12,134 (RTC ₹ 1,57, 97,932 and JNNURM ₹34,14,202); ₹7.44 was the total collection of KSRTC for that day. Modernization Kollam Depot will soon become a part of KSRTC's real-time booking system. The facility will allow booking of ticket online from a boarding point other than the starting centre and destination if seats are available after the bus begins its service, with the help of a new set of electronic ticket machines (ETMs) that would have the technology to alert headquarters about vacant seats on a running bus. As part of the modernization and qualitative improvement of KSRTC, total computerization and e-governance systems, data centre, GPRS control rooms at five centres, integration of control room, computers in the main office etc. would be setting-up in the Kollam depot, along with Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kozhikode. KSRTC also have a plan to start an operating centre in the Andamukkam City bus stand situated at Downtown Kollam area. See also Kollam Junction railway station Chinnakada References External links
Gare routière de Quilon KSRTC

La gare routière de Kollam KSRTC (Quilon KSRTC) est un important centre de transport dans la ville indienne de Kollam, détenue et exploitée par la Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) sous le code de dépôt KLM. La gare routière est située à Taluk Cutchery et se trouve à proximité du terminal de transport fluvial de Kollam City du département des transports maritimes de l'État du Kerala. Des bus longue distance intra-étatiques, inter-étatiques et urbains circulent régulièrement depuis la gare routière. La gare routière relève de la zone de Kollam de la Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. Notes et références Articles connexes Kollam Gare de Quilon Junction Port de Quilon Portail des transports en commun Portail de l’Inde
Puthanathani

Puthanathani is a town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.. The town lies on the National Highway 66 (India), between Kottakkal and Valanchery. Roads to Vailathur (and hence Tirur) and Thirunavaya also can be seen in Puthanathani. Demographics The Indian census of 2011 revealed that in that year, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females. A good number of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries. Culture Puthanathani is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala. Basic information about Puthanathani Transportation Puthanathani connects to other parts of India through Kottakkal and Valanchery towns. National Highway No.66 passes through Kottakkal and Valanchery and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore, and Bangalore through Highways.12,29, and 181. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Calicut International Airport. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur and the nearest minor railway station is Tirunnavaya railway station Educational institutions There are many schools both private and government and 4 colleges & 1 polytechnic in Puthanathani. Places of interest Ayyapanov Waterfalls waterfalls situated at Athavanad near Puthanathani Chelakkode Punnathala Punnathala Athirumada Cheloor, Malappuram Cherulal Chungam, Malappuram Jamalullaily Juma Masjid Cheloor Kallingal, Malappuram Kanmanam Kurumbathoor Kuttikalathani Manjachola juma masjith Narasimha Moorthy Temple Punnathala Nellithadam View Point Padiyath Gulminar Puthanathani Darga Hospitals Supriya Speciality Hospital (SSH) PMSA Orphanage Hospital BDS HOSPITAL NHC polyclinic and dialysis center See also Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University References External links [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Maha Kavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smarakam

The Maha Kavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smarakam (Malayalam: മഹാ കവി മോയി൯കുട്ടി വൈദ്യ൪ സ്മാരകം) is a memorial building dedicated to Moyinkutty Vaidyar (1852–1892), often referred to as Mahakavi (great poet), who is historically considered one of the most renowned poets of the Mappila pattu genre of Malayalam language. About Moyinkutty Vaidyar Moyinkutty Vaidyar was born to Unni Mammad and Kunjamina in year 1852 at Ottupara, Malappuram district, Kerala. His father was famous practitioner of Ayurveda branch of medicines and poet of the times, he completed the work of his son based on Hijra from the 27th Ishal onwards. Moyinkutty Vaidyar continued his family tradition of Ayurvedic medical practice and hence he is known as ‘Vaidyar’ (practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine). He learnt Sanskrit and Arabic languages. He composed the romantic epic Badarul Munir – Husnul Jamal (1872) at the age of 17. It was a fictional love story of Prince Badarul Muneer and Husnul Jamal and it included many fantasy pieces as well. Towards the end of his life, he followed another style of writing. Among all his works, Mappilappattu (light /folk songs of Muslim communities) made him popular poet. He used to camp at Munchundi Mosque (Muchundipalli), Kuttichira while compiling some of his works. He died in the year 1892 at a comparatively younger age of 40 leaving behind his wife and three children. None of his direct descendants was survived after his children. His father outlived him, and completed the work Hijra on behalf of his son. Maha kavi moyinkutty vaidyar smaraka now preserves many handwritten copies of his works. He is titled ‘Mahakavi’ (Great poet) and his major poetry works include Salaseel, Elippada, Baithila, Hijra, Ottakathinteyum maaninteyum kathakilathimala, Moolapuranam, Uhad Padappattu, Theevandichinth, Karamath Mala, Swaleeqath and Mullappoocholayil. Shabvathul Bdarul Kubra, also known as Badar Padappattu, is considered one of the finest compositions of Mappilappattu. Malappuram Padappat is the next noted song. Background of the monument In 1999, the then Chief Minister of Kerala E. K. Nayanar inaugurated the Maha Kavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smarakam at the poet's birthplace in Kondotty as a cultural centre to attract research into the annotations of Badar pattu, and its studies and interpretations in Malayalam. The centre runs certificate courses in Mappilappattu and Mappila kali. It also has a folklore study centre, reference library and a historical museum attached to it. Each year it conducts the Vaidyar Mahotsavam, a two or three-day festival that includes cultural and literary programmes related to all Mappila art forms. The Vaidyar Memorial Lecture is also delivered during the festival. Mappila Kala Academy On 9 February 2013 Mappila Kala Academy was inaugurated, functioning at the memorial building itself, by The Kerala State Minister for Culture K. C. Joseph (Irikkur politician) and was made necessary arrangement to allot fund from Non-plan fund of the Government. See also Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila songs Kondotty References
Koyikkal Palace

The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India. The palace was built in 17th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family. Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684. The palace is a double storied building and built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala. The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology, and also hosts folklore and a numismatic museums. The exhibits in the museum contains such rare instruments as the "Chandravalam", a small percussion instrument used in Ramakathappattu; and the "Nanthuni", a small musical instrument made of wood and string used in Onappattu. References External links Mathrubhumi Website