Build Expo 2007, a construction trade fair, will be held at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex here from January 25 to 29.
The fair is organised by the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (I), Builders Association of India and the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association. The exhibition will have a special pavilion for property developers and housing finance companies. An outdoor pavilion will showcase heavy equipment and construction machinery. Companies from Germany, Korea and Japan are also participating.
A conference on "Recent Trends in Infrastructure Development 2007-concept, design and execution" will be held on January 24 and 25 at PSG College of Technology.
The fair will be open to business visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for general public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Coconut Climber : TNAU develops a new safety device
COCONUT PALM is an important cash crop of the four southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. More than 90 per cent of area under coconut cultivation and production in the country is in these states.
Coconut cultivation and allied activities provide livelihood security to more than nine million people.
Laborious job
For harvesting the nuts, removing the dried palms, and for spraying and applying insecticides on the crown, skilled labourers have to climb manually up the tree. Such a process looks easy, in reality it is a laborious and dangerous task.
It requires skill to climb a coconut tree. Skilled coconut tree climbers have become scarce and farmers are finding it difficult to harvest the nuts.
Though a trained tree climber can climb about 40 trees per day, untrained persons can climb only 5-10 trees in a day.
"To make it convenient for them, we have developed the coconut tree climber," said Dr. V.J.F. Kumar, Head of the Zonal Research Centre of Tamil Nadu Agriculture Univerity (TNAU), Coimbatore. This device ensures cent per cent safety to the tree climber.
Easy operation
"The best part of the `coconut-climber' is that even non-professional climbers can operate it, making it a boon for farmers," he said.
The tree climber is made of mild steel square pipes. It has two frames, the upper frame can be operated with both the hands and the lower frame can be operated by one foot. The two frames are connected to each other by adjustable belts.
The upper frame is also provided with a seating arrangement for the person to sit and the lower frame has a provision for holding the feet.
Sliding framework
The entire unit is fitted in the coconut tree with the upper frame above the lower frame. By standing on the lower frame, the upper frame can be slid up or down the tree.
Similarly, by sitting on the upper frame, the lower frame can be slid up or down.
The operator can ascend or descend the tree by operating the upper and the lower frames alternately.
No risk
Since the operator is safely held against the tree by the upper frame, there is practically no risk of falling down. An operator takes about 10 minutes to safely climb and harvest the nuts
Manual labourers
The device is a boon for large-scale coconut growers who employ manual labourers for climbing the trees. Usually these labourers are paid about Rs. 20-30 per tree.
The weight of the device is about 9 kg and it is priced at about Rs. 2,500.
For further details, readers may contact Dr. V.J.F. Kumar, Professor and Head, Agricultural Machinery Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 600003, Tamil Nadu, phone: 0422-6611204
Source: The Hindu
Coconut cultivation and allied activities provide livelihood security to more than nine million people.
Laborious job
For harvesting the nuts, removing the dried palms, and for spraying and applying insecticides on the crown, skilled labourers have to climb manually up the tree. Such a process looks easy, in reality it is a laborious and dangerous task.
It requires skill to climb a coconut tree. Skilled coconut tree climbers have become scarce and farmers are finding it difficult to harvest the nuts.
Though a trained tree climber can climb about 40 trees per day, untrained persons can climb only 5-10 trees in a day.
"To make it convenient for them, we have developed the coconut tree climber," said Dr. V.J.F. Kumar, Head of the Zonal Research Centre of Tamil Nadu Agriculture Univerity (TNAU), Coimbatore. This device ensures cent per cent safety to the tree climber.
Easy operation
"The best part of the `coconut-climber' is that even non-professional climbers can operate it, making it a boon for farmers," he said.
The tree climber is made of mild steel square pipes. It has two frames, the upper frame can be operated with both the hands and the lower frame can be operated by one foot. The two frames are connected to each other by adjustable belts.
The upper frame is also provided with a seating arrangement for the person to sit and the lower frame has a provision for holding the feet.
Sliding framework
The entire unit is fitted in the coconut tree with the upper frame above the lower frame. By standing on the lower frame, the upper frame can be slid up or down the tree.
Similarly, by sitting on the upper frame, the lower frame can be slid up or down.
The operator can ascend or descend the tree by operating the upper and the lower frames alternately.
No risk
Since the operator is safely held against the tree by the upper frame, there is practically no risk of falling down. An operator takes about 10 minutes to safely climb and harvest the nuts
Manual labourers
The device is a boon for large-scale coconut growers who employ manual labourers for climbing the trees. Usually these labourers are paid about Rs. 20-30 per tree.
The weight of the device is about 9 kg and it is priced at about Rs. 2,500.
For further details, readers may contact Dr. V.J.F. Kumar, Professor and Head, Agricultural Machinery Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 600003, Tamil Nadu, phone: 0422-6611204
Source: The Hindu
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Southern Railway goes hitech
Southern Railway is planning to introduce `Station Alert' boards operated by Global Positioning System (GPS), in air-conditioned chair car coaches in all important trains, Thomas Vargheese, General Manager of Southern Railway, said on Tuesday.
Talking to reporters along with Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad, A.K. Harit, Mr.Vargheese said that the train alert display had already been introduced in two trains in Kerala.
To step up security, the Southern Railway was equipping all its phone numbers with calling line identification gadgets, besides installing surveillance cameras to be manned by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel.
Source: The Hindu
Talking to reporters along with Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad, A.K. Harit, Mr.Vargheese said that the train alert display had already been introduced in two trains in Kerala.
To step up security, the Southern Railway was equipping all its phone numbers with calling line identification gadgets, besides installing surveillance cameras to be manned by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel.
Source: The Hindu
UAE likely to invest in Coimbatore
The Ras Al Khaimah government of UAE is planning to invest $1 billion over the development of township and infrastructure projects in India in two years. Ras Al Khaimah, which is one of the seven emirates that form the United Abrab Emirates is particularly looking at south including tier II cities like Coimbatore for township projects.
The government is also looking at establishing an air connectivity between Ral Al Khaimah and India. The Ras Al Khaimah investment authority is planning to file application with the union civil ministry next month for operating the RaK Air airline to India.
Currently Ras AL Khaimah investment authority operates two ceramic plants-Rak Ceramic near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. It also has 12 ceramic showrooms across India and plans to add 50 more showrooms with an investment of $25 million.
Speaking on the sidelines of CII partnership summit in Bangalore Sheikh Sud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi the crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah said, "We want to partner with India in various economic development opportunities and we are also opening gateways for investment in Ras Al Khaimah." Three hospitality majors in India have also shown interest for developing hotels in the Ras Al Khaimah region.
Source: Economic Times
The government is also looking at establishing an air connectivity between Ral Al Khaimah and India. The Ras Al Khaimah investment authority is planning to file application with the union civil ministry next month for operating the RaK Air airline to India.
Currently Ras AL Khaimah investment authority operates two ceramic plants-Rak Ceramic near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. It also has 12 ceramic showrooms across India and plans to add 50 more showrooms with an investment of $25 million.
Speaking on the sidelines of CII partnership summit in Bangalore Sheikh Sud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi the crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah said, "We want to partner with India in various economic development opportunities and we are also opening gateways for investment in Ras Al Khaimah." Three hospitality majors in India have also shown interest for developing hotels in the Ras Al Khaimah region.
Source: Economic Times
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Mata Amritanandamayi to visit Coimbatore
Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) would be visiting Coimbatore from January 21 to 23 to attend the Brahmasthanam Temple Mahotsavam at Nallampalayam.
During the visit, spiritual programmes, including “satsangs,” “bhajans,” guided meditation and “darshan” at 10 am and at 6 pm would be held on all days. Dawn-to-dusk “Lalitha Sahashranamarchana” would also be conducted.
Special pujas to remove the negative planetary influences of “Rahu” and “Shani” would be organised.
The “Rahu Dosha Nivarana Puja” and the “Shani Dosha Nivarana Puja” would be held at 7.30 am and 6.30 pm respectively on Tuesday.
For further details and registration for the pujas and archana, contact Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Ramaswamy Nagar II, Nallampalayam Road, Ganapathy (near Kavundampalayam bus stand), Coimbatore- 641006 or call at 0422-2538325, 2535258.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
IT professionals should become entrepreneurs
Information Technology professionals should inculcate entrepreneurial skills to make entrepreneurship a mass movement, said R. Jayaraman, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, recently.
Inaugurating a national seminar on `Network and Information Security' at the G.R. Govindarajulu School of Applied Computer Technology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore he spoke on entrepreneurship in IT.
"Think globally, act locally should be the watchword in today's context. Taking initiative is the first step in entrepreneurship. Seek and act on an opportunity. Any IT professional who converts his client's problems into an opportunity is a true entrepreneur," said Prof. Jayaraman.
"Learn to bring about innovations. Risk taking should not be looked upon with fear. It should not be measured only in terms of losing money, but also in terms of losing reputation," he added.
Source: The Hindu
Inaugurating a national seminar on `Network and Information Security' at the G.R. Govindarajulu School of Applied Computer Technology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore he spoke on entrepreneurship in IT.
"Think globally, act locally should be the watchword in today's context. Taking initiative is the first step in entrepreneurship. Seek and act on an opportunity. Any IT professional who converts his client's problems into an opportunity is a true entrepreneur," said Prof. Jayaraman.
"Learn to bring about innovations. Risk taking should not be looked upon with fear. It should not be measured only in terms of losing money, but also in terms of losing reputation," he added.
Source: The Hindu
Monday, January 15, 2007
New Buses for ooty !!!
State Khadi Minister K Ramachandran flagged-off five new government transport buses at a function held at Ooty bus stand. Speaking on the occasion, Ramachandran said another 47 buses would be introduced by March, to replace old buses which had served over 10 years. The process would continue until all the old buses are replaced, he said.
The Minister said for Pongal festival the government would distribute around 1.98 lakh free dhotis and sarees in Niligiri district. In co-operative department, 48 workers who were on temporary service for 5 to 25 years would now be regularised by present government, he said.
Presiding over the function District Collector S K Misra said the long felt need of the people is now getting full-filled by new buses. The government has allotted Rs 20 crore for maintenance of local roads and National Highways has given Rs 48 crores to relay the damaged roads, he said. Managing director of Coimbatore divisional transport Jaganathan and MLAs Gopal and Saundra Pandian were among those participated.
Source: News Today
The Minister said for Pongal festival the government would distribute around 1.98 lakh free dhotis and sarees in Niligiri district. In co-operative department, 48 workers who were on temporary service for 5 to 25 years would now be regularised by present government, he said.
Presiding over the function District Collector S K Misra said the long felt need of the people is now getting full-filled by new buses. The government has allotted Rs 20 crore for maintenance of local roads and National Highways has given Rs 48 crores to relay the damaged roads, he said. Managing director of Coimbatore divisional transport Jaganathan and MLAs Gopal and Saundra Pandian were among those participated.
Source: News Today
Annual convocation of Bharathiar University on 22nd
The 22nd annual convocation of Bharathiar University would be held here on January 22.
Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, in his capacity as Chancellor of the university, would chair the function.
M Karpaga Vinayagam, Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, would deliver the convocation address.
Education Minister K Ponmudi, who is also the Pro-Chancellor, would announce various schemes and endowments during the convocation, university sources said.
Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, in his capacity as Chancellor of the university, would chair the function.
M Karpaga Vinayagam, Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, would deliver the convocation address.
Education Minister K Ponmudi, who is also the Pro-Chancellor, would announce various schemes and endowments during the convocation, university sources said.
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