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Vadakara railway station

Vatakara railway station (also known as Badagara railway station)(station code: BDJ) is an NSG–3 category Indian railway station in Palakkad railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is a major railway station serving the City of Vatakara, Kerala. It lies in the Shoranur–Mangalore section of the Southern Railway zone. The station has 3 platforms and 3 tracks. Although no trains originate from this station, most of the important trains passing through stop here. Trains halting at the station connect the town to prominent cities in India such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Pune, Mangalore, Kolkata and so forth. This station has now been upgraded to a Model railway station (adarsh). Facilities Online reservation counters Retirement rooms Parcel booking office Railway Mailing Service (RMS) office Refreshment stalls and book stalls Pre-paid parking State Bank ATM Railway information counter Cell phone recharge stalls RPF Out Post Railwire wifi Lifts Escalator Upcoming facilities New Parking Lot Gallery References
Vattakottai Fort

Vattakottai Fort (or 'Circular Fort') is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, at the southern tip of India. It was built in the 18th century as a coastal defence fortification and barracks in the former Travancore kingdom. It was constructed in the 18th century by Punachal/Elakkara Valiyaveetil Marthandan Chempakaraman Pillai for the kings of Travancore. Marthanda Pillai was born in an aristocratic house in Punachal Elakkara near Kuzhikode near Palliyadi in Kanyakumari district. (Then South Travancore). The house was a house that was associated with the royal family. Marthanda Pillai was born in the month of May 903 in Bharani Nakshatra, the son of Neelamma Pillai, a member of the said house, and Iravikurup, the bodyguard of Marthanda Varma. Later it was modified under the supervision of Captain Eustachius De Lannoy, an ex-Dutch naval officer of the Dutch East India Company, who became commander of the Travancore Army (the very army that defeated him in the Battle of Colachel) in the 18th century, after he earned the trust of the Travancore King Marthanda Varma. De Lannoy reconstructed Vattakottai, as part of the defence-fortifications he undertook throughout Travancore. The fort is made of granite blocks and, today, a part of the fort extends into the sea. It is a protected site under the Indian archaeological department. A major renovation of the fort was undertaken recently by the department, and the site is now a popular tourist spot. Vattakottai Fort commands a picturesque view of both the sea on the one side, and the hills (Western Ghats) on the other. Another interesting feature near the site is a beach of black sands. It is about 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kanyakumari town. Photo gallery References External links About Vattakottai Fort and Images Forgotten fort Vattakottai: Elegant and steeped in history Facelift planned for Vattakottai Vattakottai in 3D view
Paritala Anjaneya Temple

Paritala Anjaneya Temple is a temple residing a statue of Bhagavan Hanuman. The status of this statue being the second tallest one dedicated to Bhagavan Hanuman in the world has been replaced by another statue located at Manav Bharti University, Solan, with a height of 155 feet (47 metres). The current record is held by the statue in Madapam, Srikakulam district on the banks of the river Vamsadhara in North Andhra (171 feet (52 metres)). It has also been awarded by the Limca Book of Records. The temple is located in the village of Paritala on NH-65, approximately 30 km from the city of Vijayawada, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The statue was installed in the year 2003 and stands 135 feet (41 metres) tall. The tallest Lord Hanuman statue outside India is at Carapichaima, Trinidad and Tobago, which is 85 feet (26 metres) tall. See also List of statues List of tallest statues References External links Media related to Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami at Wikimedia Commons
Velammal Engineering College

Velammal Engineering College, is a private institution located in Chennai, India. Established in 1995, it was the first private engineering College to obtain an ISO 9001:2000 certificate. According to Times Engineering Survey by The Times Group, Velammal Engineering College was ranked 65th of Top 175 All India Engineering Institute rankings, and 64th of Top 125 Private Engineering Institute Rankings, in the year 2026. History The Velammal Educational Trust is a registered non-minority service organization established in the year 1986 by Thiru. M.V. Muthuramalingam. Velammal Engineering College was established in the year 1995–96. It is a self-financing Autonomous college, affiliated to Anna University and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) also obtained NBA, NAAC, ISO Accreditation. In 2010, National Instruments and Velammal Engineering College established a center of excellence for innovation in the field of virtual instrumentation. Departments All programmes have been Accredited by the NBA. UG Programmes: PG Programmes: References External links
Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary

Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary is a 0.384 km2 (0.148 sq mi) protected area, declared in June 1977 near Thirupattur in the then Ramnad District and present day Sivaganga District that includes the periya kollukudi patti, chinna kollukudi patti, and vettangudi patti irrigation tanks. The heaviest rainfall occurs between October and December, when the northeast monsoon brings in 330–390 mm (13–15 in) of rainfall. Fauna This area of small drainage basins attracts more than 8,000 winter migratory birds belonging to 217 species, mostly from European and North Asian countries. It is a breeding habitat for grey herons, darters, spoonbills, white ibis, Asian openbill stork, and night herons. It has also attracted indigenous endangered species including painted stork, grey heron, darter, little cormorant, little egret, intermediate egret, cattle egret, common teal, Indian spot-billed ducks, pintail, and flamingos. Notes
Vibhutipura Lake

Vibuthipura Lake is a lake in the suburb of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, in the southeast of the city of Bengaluru. The lake is the part of Bellandur-Varthur Lake series. History A lake in Vibhutipura was built by the Hoysalas (10-14th century). An inscription from the 14th century describes the creation of a village and tank in the area. The lake was maintained by the state forest department. Administration was handed over to Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and then Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Local populations became involved with the lake following sewage inflow, dumping and encroachment. This resulted in a populist approach to governance of the lake. Residential associations and Vibhutipura Kere Abhivridhi Mattu Samrakshane Samiti (VIKAS) have campaigned for lake restoration. Restoration activities have included construction of a walking path and construction of a fence. Recreational use has increased. The lake is seasonal. When dry, the lake bed was used for unofficial activities such as cricket and grazing. These have been highlighted in the media as well. 2023 In April 2023, there was extensive cleaning of water hyacinths inhabiting the Lake. This led to its rejuvenation. The Lake filled with water, which is a sight to behold. It is unclear though how long this will remain. This is because sewage still flows to the Lake. The Sewage Treatment Plant, envisaged six years back is still pending completion. The walkway broken up during the weed removal is yet to be relaid. Encroachment A recent development which is of graver concern is a construction happening on the Lake property. The fence has been broken, concreting done and the walls are coming up. A gathering is planned at 8 AM on Sat, 17 Jun in the Lake premises for wider publicity and force authorities to take notice. References Further reading Kumar, Shyama Krishna (11 December 2013). "Vibhutipura lake: A success story in making". The New Indian Express. Ramani, Chitra V. (5 June 2007). "Another water body falls prey to callous urbanisation". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 June 2007. "Vibhutipura Lake Restoration". Uthkarsh – via Google Sites.
Victoria Hospital (Bangalore Medical College)

Victoria Hospital, officially Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Hospital is a government run hospital affiliated with Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. It is the largest hospital in Bengaluru, India. Started by Shri Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, the then Maharaja of Mysuru in 1900, the hospital soon rose to be among the prominent hospitals in South India. Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu, a famous doctor and bacteriologist from Kerala was instrumental in setting up the hospital. Victoria Hospital is one of Bengaluru's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions. Health care facilities Emergency services are available 24 hours including traumatology and emergency surgery in the Mahabodhi Burns and Casualty block with a 24-hour blood bank. The burns department housed in the same building is among the best in Karnataka and is managed by the Plastic Surgery department. A centralized laboratory modernized with a grant from Infosys provides 24-hour services. The outpatient department housed in the Sir Puttanna Chetty block has a pharmacy that supplies medicines free to poor patients. The main building houses the administrative offices and wards. The centenary building houses new wards and the nuclear medicine department with gamma camera and modern operation theatres. The radiology department is in the B.M. Srinivasaiah block. The E.N.T department is in the Venkateshwara Institute. A dharmashala on the hospital campus provides subsidized accommodation for patient's companions. Departments Internal Medicine General Surgery Orthopedics E.N.T. Blood Bank Anaesthesia Radiodiagnosis: All special X-rays, ultrasound, CT scan, gamma camera for isotope scans Radiotherapy Skin and Cosmetology Neurology Neurosurgery Urology Nephrology with dialysis facilities (at Institute of Nephro Urology – present in the same campus) Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery Surgical Gastroenterology Microbiology Pathology Biochemistry Forensic Medicine Physiotherapy Pulmonary Medicine Geriatric Medicine Sports Medicine References External links Official Website
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) is a premier autonomous institute under VTU situated in Gokulam, Mysuru, Karnataka, India. As an autonomous institution, it follows the guidelines set by Visvesvaraya Technological University. It offers courses on Computer science, Information science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering. Description Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering is recognized by the Government of Karnataka and the All India Council for Technical Education. Programs of study offered include bachelor's degrees in mechanical, electronics, computer science, information sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and electrical engineering. Six programs, IS&E, E&EE, CS&E, E&CE, ME and CV of VVCE have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation for three years i.e. academic years 2020–2021 to 2022-2023 of date up to 30 June 2023. The college is also accredited with 'A' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for five Years from the year 2018. The college was founded by the Vidyavardhaka Sangha in 1997. The college is located in Gokulam, a residential suburb, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of the central bus station and 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Mysuru railway station. Academic programs Courses offered: Undergraduate programs Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Information Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate programs Master of Business Administration M.Tech Machine Design Computer Science & Engineering Campus The campus is designed with the main preference to the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering departments, both of which are close to the main gate of the building. The mechanical department is offset for some distance from the main building. It has a basketball court, Indoor sports complex and large ground which acts as a stadium for cricket, football and concerts. Concerts for various college festivals are held in the same ground. External links Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering Website
Vidyaranya High School

Vidyaranya High School for Boys and Girls is a high school in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Foundation Vidyaranya High School was established in 1961 in Hyderabad, India by its founder Shanta Rameswar Rao, located at the foot of Naubath Pahad. According to the school, its underlying philosophy is derived in part from the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti, and a reason the school is special is that "the teachers are as open to learning as are the children". While the ICSE based syllabus is followed in the higher classes, the school functions with a unique ideology. The competition is deemphasized, in an unconventional teaching format "beyond a syllabus and examinations", which are administered from class VIII and upwards. There are no exams until class VIII. There is no prescribed uniform for the students; children are taught to dress appropriately. Although Vidyaranya is an English-medium school, great importance is given to Indian languages, Indian music and culture as well as English literature, Indian History, literature, Western music (singing), multi-cultural activities, crafts, student plays, and sports. Students are encouraged to learn and play by questioning and thinking—all of this in a spirit of cooperation and compassion rather than competition. Admissions The admission process requires that parent(s) attend an interview, which is more in the nature of a free-wheeling discussion. Examinations Examinations are administered from standard level VIII. Regular assignments and co-operative study promote learning. Quarterly reports are given to all students and parent-teacher meetings are held to enable parents and teachers to interact. Media and events Several organizations regularly host events at the school: Manthan: Forum for Public Discourse The cultural organisation Riwaayat Spic Macay The Goethe-Zentrum, Hyderabad Notable alumni Jr. NTR - Actor, dancer and singer Dia Mirza - Actress, model and Miss Asia Pacific 2000. Tara D'Souza - Actress and model See also Rishi Valley School Rajghat Besant School The Valley School Walden's Path References
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari, (VSKU) is a public university established in 2010 by the Government of Karnataka in Ballari district of Karnataka, India through the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000. It has been named after Krishnadevaraya, former emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire. VSKU previously was a post graduate center of Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi and later become independent university in the year 2010. Recently VSKU has celebrated its Decennial ceremony on 27 July 2020. VSKU has jurisdiction of three districts: Ballari, Koppal and Vijayanagara district. It has three post graduate centers, the main campus Jnana Sagara is at Vinayaka Nagar, Ballari which is spread at about 95.37 acres, houses all the key administrative departments of the university as well as 19 post graduate departments with 21 post graduate programmes. Among three post graduate centers one of the center is located at Nandihalli in Sandur tehsil of Ballari district which currently offers 10 post graduate programs. Another two campuses were started at Koppal (Established in 2016) and Yelburga (Established in 2017) tehsil, both in Koppal district, offering 10 and 7 post graduate programs respectively. History Departments of Pure Sciences and Technology Department of Biochemistry Department of Biotechnology Department of Botany Department of Chemistry Department of Industrial Chemistry Department of Computer Science Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Zoology Departments of Social Sciences and Humanities Department of History and Archeology Department of Political science Department of Sociology Department of Journalism and Mass communication Department of MSW Departments of Language Studies Department of English Post graduate centers Post Graduate Center Koppal(PGCK) Post Graduate Center Nandihalli (PGCN) Sandur Post Graduate Center Yelburga (PGCY) Library The Library was established in University campus in 2010. See also Education in Ballari References External links Official Website
Villianur taluk

Villianur taluk (Tamil: [ʋilːijnuːɾ]) is one of four taluks in the Pondicherry District of the union territory of Puducherry. It comprises villages under Villianur and Mannadipet Commune. Villianur taluk is further divided into four sub-taluks or firkas, namely Kodathur, Mannadipet, Thondamanatham and Villianur. References External links North East Monsoon 2009 - Action Plan Right to Information Act Manual published by Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Puducherry
Villivakkam railway station

Villivakkam railway station is a railway station on the Chennai Central–Arakkonam section of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network a city of Chennai in India. Located 9 km from Chennai Central railway station, the station serves the neighbourhood of Villivakkam, Kolathur and Padi. It has an elevation of 10.25 m above sea level. History The first lines in the station were electrified on 29 November 1979, with the electrification of the Chennai Central–Tiruvallur section. Additional lines at the station were electrified on 2 October 1986, with the electrification of the Villivakkam–Avadi section. During the 2019 Chennai water crisis, this station was used to transfer water from trains into the city's water system. Facilities The station has a foot overbridge for pedestrian, a level crossing and a vehicular subway. The vehicular subway, whose construction was started on 4 December 2007 and which replaced the previous level crossing 2 (LC2), was opened to traffic on 19 June 2012 and is located on the western side of the station. The 447.50-m-long subway linking north Villivakkam with south Villivakkam was built at a cost of ₹ 390 million, which also has a 2.5-m-wide bicycle lane. The level crossing 1 (LC1), located at the eastern side of the station (between Villivakkam and Perambur Loco Works stations), is being replaced with a 460-meter-long road overbridge being built at a cost of ₹ 590 million. The level crossing is located adjacent to the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and connects several residential areas in both Villivakkam and Kolathur. The road overbridge will be 8.5 meters wide (with a carriageway of 7.5 meters) and will have 11 pillars. The bridge connects East Seeyalam Street with Villivakkam East Railway Crossing Road in Kumaran Nagar. About 900 tickets are issued every day at the station, of which 400 are from the northern side. In 2002, a ticket counter was opened on the northern side. However, it was closed down in 2005 owing to low patronage. The station Platforms There are a total of 4 platforms and 4 tracks. The platforms are connected by foot overbridge. These platforms are built to accumulate 24 coaches express train. Station layout Demographics The nearby Kolathur area has around 500,000 people residing in 54 colonies, and about 25,000 people are daily using the service of Chennai suburban railway trains. As of 2013, the station handles about 32,000 passengers a day. See also Chennai Suburban Railway Integral Coach Factory Regional Railway Museum Railway stations in Chennai References External links Villivakkam station at Indiarailinfo.com
Kothamangalam, Kerala

Kothamangalam ([koːd̪ɐmɐŋgɐlɐm]) is a municipality at the foot of the Western Ghats in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 42 km (26.1 mi) east of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara and about 218 km (135.5 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kothamangalam has a population of 38,837 people, and a population density of 969/km2 (2,510/sq mi). Geography Kothamangalam is situated in the eastern part of the Ernakulam district. According to the division of the geographical regions of Kerala, Kothamangalam is in a mid-land region. The general topography is hilly. The Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, flows through the taluk. There are dams built across the Periyar at Edamalayar, Lower Periyar, and Bhoothathankettu for hydroelectricity generation and irrigation purposes. The current Kothamangalam region was historically known as Malakhachira (മാലാഖച്ചിറ). Kothamangalamar, a small river which flows through the town joins Kaliyar and Thodupuzhayar to form the Muvattupuzhayar, which is the second largest river in Ernakulam. Demographics According to the 2011 Census of India, Kothamangalam had a total population of 38,837, 19,029 being males and 19,808 females. There are 30,067 households in the Kothamangalam municipality. The literacy rate of Kothamangalam Agglomeration is 95.24%, in comparison to the national urban average literacy in India of 85%. The literacy rate of males and females were 97.04% and 93.48% respectively. There were 98,398 who were literate, of which 49,412 were males and the remaining 48,986 were females. Administration The Kothamangalam municipality was formed in 1978 and is the headquarters of the taluk. The municipality has an area of 40.04 km2 (15.46 sq mi) and is divided into 31 electoral wards. Elections to the local self bodies are held once every five years. From the elected municipal councilors, a chairman and vice-chairman are elected. Kothamangalam is part of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency; until 2009, it was part of Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha constituency. Kothamangalam is also represented in the Kerala Legislative Assembly as a constituency. The panchayats in Kothamangalam Taluk are Nellikuzhi, Kottapady, Pindimana, Varapetty, Pallarimangalam, Pothanikkad, Paingottoor, Kavalangad, Keerampara, Vadattupara, Kuttampuzha, and Edamalakkudy. Education Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Greenvalley Public School Religious pilgrimages Churches Marth Mariyam Jacobite Syrian Sonoroo Cathedral Great Church Mar Thoma Jacobite Syrian Orthadox Cheriapally Temples Thalakodu Sree Krishna Temple Reachability By Road Kochi - Kolenchery - Muvattupuzha (53 Km) Angamaly - Kalady - Perumbavoor (34 Km) Aluva - Perumbavoor (35 Km) Munnar - Anachal - Adimali - Neriamangalam - Oonukal (73 Km) Kottayam - Ettumanoor - Kuravilangad - Muvattupuzha (68 Km) Thodupuzha - Kumaramangalam - Paingottor (29 Km) Vagamon - Thodupuzha - Muvattupuzha (69 Km) Gallery Villages Chathamattam Nellikuzhi Keerampara Kottappady Kuttampuzha Neriamangalam Pindimana Pothanikkad Thrikkariyoor Varappetty Venduvazhy References External links Ernakulam District website