Southern Railway as part of its new time table coming into effect from Thursday has announced the introduction of Chennai Central – Coimbatore AC Duronto Express and Coimbatore – Tirupati Intercity Express.
The date of introduction of these two new trains will be notified later.
Train Number 2243 Chennai – Coimbatore Duronto Express will leave Chennai Central at 6.50 a.m. and reach Coimbatore at 1.30 p.m. and in the return direction it will leave Coimbatore at 3.05 p.m. and reach Chennai at 9.50 p.m. There will be no commercial stoppages and the train will have one executive chair car, seven AC chair cars and two luggage-cum-brake vans. The date of introduction will be notified later.
Train Number 2758 tri-weekly Coimbatore – Tirupati Express will depart from Coimbatore at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and reach Tirupati at 1.30 p.m. and from Tirupati train number 2757 will depart on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays at 2.50 p.m. and reach Coimbatore at 10.40 p.m. The train will be operated via Salem, Katpadi and Pakala.
Train number 2653 will depart from Tiruchirapalli on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and reach Mangalore at 5.25 a.m. on Sunday with stoppages at Karur, Erode, Tirupur, Podanur, Palakkad, Shoranur, Kozhikode and Kannur. The train will have one AC two tier, two AC three tier, 11 sleeper class, two general second class and two luggage-cum-brake vans. In the return direction, train number 2654 will depart from Mangalore at 8.45 p.m. on Sunday and reach Tiruchirapalli at 8.15 a.m. on Monday. The date of introduction will be notified later.
Coimbatore – Pollachi passenger will be introduced after completion of gauge conversion.
Train number 604/604 will depart Coimbatore on all days except Sunday at 9.30 a.m. and reach Erode at 12 noon.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Coimbatore ready to host the first World Classical Tamil Conference
Coimbatore is all decked up to play host to the first the World Classical Tamil Conference beginning on Wednesday. The five day event is to be inaugurated by President Mrs Pratibha Devi Singh Patil. Thousands of Tamil scholars from across the world including, US, Switzerland, Finland, Singapore, Malaysia are participating in the conference. A R Rahman has scored music for the theme song of the conference which has lyrics by Chief minister M.Karunanidhi.
Southern Railway has announced special trains for the benefit of people intending to visit Coimbatore for the conference, while the state government has declared a holiday for educational institutions to enable students participate in the event.
Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Semmozhi Kalaivizha, the cultural show organised as part of the World Classical Tamil Conference in Coimbatore last evening.
Chief minister Mr M.Karunanidhi leaves for industrial city this morning and will visit the especially designed conference hall giving final touches for this mega event.
In a interview to AIR, Chief minister said that the conference assumes significance as it is being organised for the first time, after the language was accorded classical status. He invited people to gather in large numbers to make the five day event a grand success.
Southern Railway has announced special trains for the benefit of people intending to visit Coimbatore for the conference, while the state government has declared a holiday for educational institutions to enable students participate in the event.
Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the Semmozhi Kalaivizha, the cultural show organised as part of the World Classical Tamil Conference in Coimbatore last evening.
Chief minister Mr M.Karunanidhi leaves for industrial city this morning and will visit the especially designed conference hall giving final touches for this mega event.
In a interview to AIR, Chief minister said that the conference assumes significance as it is being organised for the first time, after the language was accorded classical status. He invited people to gather in large numbers to make the five day event a grand success.
New Airport building to be opened
The newly-constructed Coimbatore Airport terminal building with state-of-the-art modern facilities will be opened on Monday noon. Airports Authority of India (AAI) Regional Executive Director D. Devaraj and Coimbatore Airport Director M.R. Vasudeva told The Hindu that the existing terminal building could handle 150 “arrival” passengers and 150 “departure” passengers.
Both Mr. Devaraj and Mr. Vasudeva said a building parallel to the existing one was constructed to cater to the increasing number of passengers.
The new building can at a time accommodate 350 passengers arriving at the airport and 350 departing from there. The new building will have all modern facilities - four lifts, four escalators and two aerobridges. Work on the aerobridges is expected to be over in six months.
With the expansion, the area of the building has been increased from 5,962 sq. m to 14,673 sq. m having separate domestic and international arrival halls. The new arrival hall has been constructed with three conveyor belts with a loop length of 60 m each as against the two with 13.5 m length functioning in the old building. There is space for a VIP room, customs office, duty free shop, banks etc. Presently, domestic and international passengers are handled through common security hold.
Soon, the existing departure lounge of the terminal building will be enlarged and modified. The AAI with the help of the state highways department has developed a four-lane approach road and two additional service roads.
Both Mr. Devaraj and Mr. Vasudeva said a building parallel to the existing one was constructed to cater to the increasing number of passengers.
The new building can at a time accommodate 350 passengers arriving at the airport and 350 departing from there. The new building will have all modern facilities - four lifts, four escalators and two aerobridges. Work on the aerobridges is expected to be over in six months.
With the expansion, the area of the building has been increased from 5,962 sq. m to 14,673 sq. m having separate domestic and international arrival halls. The new arrival hall has been constructed with three conveyor belts with a loop length of 60 m each as against the two with 13.5 m length functioning in the old building. There is space for a VIP room, customs office, duty free shop, banks etc. Presently, domestic and international passengers are handled through common security hold.
Soon, the existing departure lounge of the terminal building will be enlarged and modified. The AAI with the help of the state highways department has developed a four-lane approach road and two additional service roads.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Bharthiar University results declared !
The Bharthiar University of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu has published the results of the examinations which were conducted in April - May 2010.
Candidates can check the results from the official website of the university. The link of the official website is www.b-u.ac.in
The University has published the results of the Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses of MCA, B.Ed, MBA, and other UG & PG Exams. The direct link for checking the results is http://www.b-u.ac.in/results/index.html.
For more information candidates are requested to visit the aforementioned official website of the University.
The Bharthiar University of Coimbatore was established in February, 1982 by the Tamilnadu Government under the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 provision. The University attained its name from the renowned national poet Subramania Bharathi and the motto of the University is “Educate to Elevate”.
Candidates can check the results from the official website of the university. The link of the official website is www.b-u.ac.in
The University has published the results of the Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses of MCA, B.Ed, MBA, and other UG & PG Exams. The direct link for checking the results is http://www.b-u.ac.in/results/index.html.
For more information candidates are requested to visit the aforementioned official website of the University.
The Bharthiar University of Coimbatore was established in February, 1982 by the Tamilnadu Government under the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 provision. The University attained its name from the renowned national poet Subramania Bharathi and the motto of the University is “Educate to Elevate”.
Monsoon setting over Siruvani catchment area
A cloud cover from the Western Ghats to the city and reports of rain at the neighbouring Palakkad District in Kerala are raising hopes of the South West Monsoon setting in over the Siruvani catchment.
A city desperate to have more drinking water is eagerly awaiting the setting in of the monsoon over the catchment in Palakkad.
The dam is also located in Kerala, just across its border with Coimbatore.
While the first four days of this month had a total of only 2 mm rain, the catchment recorded 17 mm and 27 mm on June 5 and 6, according to official sources in the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (Board).
The board and the Corporation breathe easy only when the monsoon brings heavy inflow to the dam because water supply to one half of the city hinges on the monsoon. Figures available with the Coimbatore Corporation point out that the catchment recorded 50 mm rain on June 7 and 34 mm on June 6 last year.
But, the water level in the dam is higher this year. The full reservoir level of the dam is a little more than 50 feet. The water level on June 7 last year was 6.56 ft and it is 13.51 ft this year.
Assistant Executive Engineer of the board S. Sampath Kumar says the signs at the dam are very re-assuring.
The monsoon may set in over the catchment in a couple of days.
Bhavani scheme
With the Bhavani Combined Water Supply Scheme set to begin supply in a week, the Corporation hopes that three million to four million litres a day (mld) of Siruvani water will be diverted to the city. At present, this quantity is supplied to Kavundampalayam Municipality, Vadavalli Town Panchayat and a few other local bodies nearby. Drinking water will be provided to these local bodies under the Bhavani Scheme.
At present, the supply of Siruvani water to the city is around 56 million litres a day as the water level has dipped to 13.51 ft.
The total drawal for the city and 14 wayside habitations is only 70 mld as against the 101 mld (with 87 mld for the city) that is supplied when the dam is full.
A city desperate to have more drinking water is eagerly awaiting the setting in of the monsoon over the catchment in Palakkad.
The dam is also located in Kerala, just across its border with Coimbatore.
While the first four days of this month had a total of only 2 mm rain, the catchment recorded 17 mm and 27 mm on June 5 and 6, according to official sources in the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (Board).
The board and the Corporation breathe easy only when the monsoon brings heavy inflow to the dam because water supply to one half of the city hinges on the monsoon. Figures available with the Coimbatore Corporation point out that the catchment recorded 50 mm rain on June 7 and 34 mm on June 6 last year.
But, the water level in the dam is higher this year. The full reservoir level of the dam is a little more than 50 feet. The water level on June 7 last year was 6.56 ft and it is 13.51 ft this year.
Assistant Executive Engineer of the board S. Sampath Kumar says the signs at the dam are very re-assuring.
The monsoon may set in over the catchment in a couple of days.
Bhavani scheme
With the Bhavani Combined Water Supply Scheme set to begin supply in a week, the Corporation hopes that three million to four million litres a day (mld) of Siruvani water will be diverted to the city. At present, this quantity is supplied to Kavundampalayam Municipality, Vadavalli Town Panchayat and a few other local bodies nearby. Drinking water will be provided to these local bodies under the Bhavani Scheme.
At present, the supply of Siruvani water to the city is around 56 million litres a day as the water level has dipped to 13.51 ft.
The total drawal for the city and 14 wayside habitations is only 70 mld as against the 101 mld (with 87 mld for the city) that is supplied when the dam is full.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Air India crash at Mangalore Airport
About 160 passengers are feared dead as a Mangalore bound Air India Express flight overshot the Mangalore airport runway on Saturday at 6.30 am.
According to eyewitness account, the Boeing 737 flight, which is believed to be carrying 165 passengers including 4 infants burst into flames soon after it overshot the runway while landing at the airport.
The Mangalore-Dubai route is a heavy density route. The firefighters have reached the spot and efforts are on to rescue the survivors. It is also learnt that because of the hilly terrain, the firefighters could not reach the accident site immediately. Twenty-five ambulances have also been rushed to the spot.
Sources in Air India tell that the length of the runway is comparatively small.The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained but the weather factor cannot be ruled out.
"Around 160 people are feared dead in the crash. Only Six to seven might have survived," Home Minister of Karnataka, V S Acharya told.
According to eyewitness account, the Boeing 737 flight, which is believed to be carrying 165 passengers including 4 infants burst into flames soon after it overshot the runway while landing at the airport.
The Mangalore-Dubai route is a heavy density route. The firefighters have reached the spot and efforts are on to rescue the survivors. It is also learnt that because of the hilly terrain, the firefighters could not reach the accident site immediately. Twenty-five ambulances have also been rushed to the spot.
Sources in Air India tell that the length of the runway is comparatively small.The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained but the weather factor cannot be ruled out.
"Around 160 people are feared dead in the crash. Only Six to seven might have survived," Home Minister of Karnataka, V S Acharya told.
Friday, May 14, 2010
New Air India flight between Coimbatore - Chennai
National air carrier Air India today said it would launch additional flights from six cities to tap summer passenger traffic, starting from
tomorrow.
Air India will also operate a direct flight between Chennai and Coimbatore four times a week from May 17, a press release issued here said.
The national airline would provide the additional air services between Delhi and Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Patna, the release said.
The airline had earlier said it plans to jack-up capacity by 10 per cent during the summer schedule.
Air India's summer schedule starts from March 28 and continues till middle of October.
The Chennai-Coimbatore flight will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the release said.
tomorrow.
Air India will also operate a direct flight between Chennai and Coimbatore four times a week from May 17, a press release issued here said.
The national airline would provide the additional air services between Delhi and Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Patna, the release said.
The airline had earlier said it plans to jack-up capacity by 10 per cent during the summer schedule.
Air India's summer schedule starts from March 28 and continues till middle of October.
The Chennai-Coimbatore flight will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the release said.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Campus recruitment at the KG Information Systems on May 15 and 16
Bangalore based Apponomic Systems, along with KG College of Arts and Science will conduct a campus recruitment at the KG Information Systems on May 15 and 16.
According to a release, those who have passed out in 2009 and will pass out in 2010 from the streams of Science, Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology, Communication Technology, and BCA are eligible to attend.
They should have secured an aggregate of 60 per cent in Standard X, 57 per cent and above in Plus-Two and 60 per cent in graduation. Eligible candidates will undergo an aptitude and language test.
Those clearing these with 50 per cent marks will undergo a group discussion, technical evaluation and HR evaluation. The recruitment process will begin at 10 a.m.
For details, contact Karthik on 94435-50569 or e-mail at cro@kgisliim.ac.in.
According to a release, those who have passed out in 2009 and will pass out in 2010 from the streams of Science, Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology, Communication Technology, and BCA are eligible to attend.
They should have secured an aggregate of 60 per cent in Standard X, 57 per cent and above in Plus-Two and 60 per cent in graduation. Eligible candidates will undergo an aptitude and language test.
Those clearing these with 50 per cent marks will undergo a group discussion, technical evaluation and HR evaluation. The recruitment process will begin at 10 a.m.
For details, contact Karthik on 94435-50569 or e-mail at cro@kgisliim.ac.in.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Helicopter services in ooty soon!!!
Tourists to ooty have some new to cheer about. A private company has approached the district administration to operate helicopter services. The request is waiting to be cleared. This was announced by Khadi Board Minister K. Ramachandran, who was addressing the valedictory function of the two-day 9th Rose Show organised by the Department of Horticulture at the Centenary Rose Park here on Sunday.
Introducing new attractions like helicopter services is mostly likely to increase the number of tourists visiting ooty and also generate more revenues for the locals.
Introducing new attractions like helicopter services is mostly likely to increase the number of tourists visiting ooty and also generate more revenues for the locals.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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