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The world’s leading IT systems provider to the global air transportation industry, Technopark Trivandrum-based IBS Software, has received the prestigious “STAT TIMES International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo” at the recently concluded Air Cargo Africa 2011 event in Nairobi, Kenya.  Based on a global on-line poll, IBS was adjudged as the runner up in the award category ‘International IT …

A breakthrough in the deadlock over the Smart City Kochi project is likely on Wednesday with the Governments of Kerala and Dubai having a one to one discussion. A delegation led by member of Supreme Committee for Dubai World Group and Dubai Holding Group Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer will be holding a meeting with Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan at …

DIFC Governor will meet Kerala officials on February 2Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Governor Ahmad Humaid Al Tayer is visiting Kerala in a last attempt to salvage the Smart City Kochi project. In a meeting held with UAE-based Indian businessman M A Yusuf Ali on Sunday evening, Al Tayer is said to have discussed the agenda for the crucial meeting …

In a last-ditch bid to end stalemate over the SmartCity IT project in Kochi, a senior representative of the Dubai government is expected to visit Kerala shortly to iron out differences between the state government and Dubai-based Tecom, the partner for the venture. Confirming the reports in this regard, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters here today that the …

The State government will hold direct consultations with the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (DSFC) in a final attempt to find a solution to the stalemate over the proposed SmartCity Kochi project. The move is considered a clear indication on the part of the government that it wants to take up the issue at the level of the Dubai government rather …

A decision on the future of the SmartCity project will be taken within two days, S.Sharma, Minister for Fisheries said on Tuesday. A discussion was held in Dubai on Monday regarding the project he said. The minister said that the government is hopeful towards the implementation of the project. Sharma said that the LDF government is not ready to compromise …

The Kerala High Court on Monday admitted a public interest litigation contending that no area other than Cochin Corporation, and those included in Kochi taluk, should be called Cochin. The petitioner submitted that the names Kochi and Cochin confuse those coming from outside the state. For flight ticket bookings, the name of Kochi is shown as Cochin. The name of …

Inaugurating the first phase of Cherthala Infopark, Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan said that the State had recorded the fastest growth in the IT sector in the country over the last four and a half years, with the number of IT parks growing to ten from two, and the software exports from Kerala rocketing to Rs.3,200 crore this fiscal year from …

Sky City and flyovers may be a distant dream for Kochiites but they may soon have the pleasure of travelling in double decker buses. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is planning to introduce luxury double decker buses in Kochi on the lines of double-deckers operating in London, New York and Dubai. The body building of new double deckers …

The Dubai Government will put pressure on Tecom, the promoter of the project, to remove the hurdles obstructing the launch of the Smart City, here. This is on the basis of the talks held by Indian UAE envoy M K Lokesh with the Dubai Government. Tecom had been demanding freehold right over 12 percent of the land, which was opposed …

The deadlock between the Kerala government and Smart City Dubai continued over the fate of the proposed Rs.1,500 crore Smart City Kochi project, with the latter making it clear that arbitration would be their last resort. As expected, the 23rd board meeting of Smart City Kochi held here Friday, ended in 20 minutes only with no decision taken on the …

The Dubai based builders Tecom has made made it clear that it would wait for only another two months for the state government’s nod to go ahead wth the Kochi Smart City project. Fareed Abdul Rahman CEO of Smart City project said that it involves crores of rupees and if no progress is made in this regard within two months …

The Smart City Board of Directors meeting will take place tomorrow at Kochi. Smart City CEO Fareed Abdul Rahman and the newly appointed IT Secretary K Suresh Kumar will take part in the meeting. This was the first meeting after Yousaf Ali had been appointed as the mediator by the State Government to hold talks with TECOM on the Smart …

K Suresh Kumar, a 1989 batch Kerala Cadre IAS Officer has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Information Technology, Government of Kerala. He replaces Dr. Ajay Kumar IAS, Principal Secretary (IT) who is joining the Department of IT at the Centre as Joint Secretary. Suresh Kumar, more popularly known as Chief Minister Shri V S Achuthanandan’s …

State Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan has today expressed optimism on the successful implementation of the much awaited Smart city project in Kochi. Speaking to the media persons in Thiruvananthapuram today, VS opined that the smart city project would be implemented without providing any free hold land right. While State Fisheries Minister and Smart City Chairman S Sarma had earlier informed …

IT apex trade body Nasscom said that Gujarat has the potential to lead next wave of growth in the IT/ITeS segment amidst the pack of 44 cities identified by it for future growth in business. two or three big names in the IT sector are looking to establish base in Gujarat, which could build up the momentum as in the …

Struggling internet portal Yahoo is to lay off up to five percent of its workers – or up to 700 employees – as it struggles to compete with the likes of Google and Facebook, sources at the company confirmed recently. Most of the layoffs will come from the company’s products division which designs and builds consumer and advertising services such …

Delhi-based Aerens Gold Souk International today said it is setting up a 33-acre Gold and Diamond Park at a cost of Rs 450 crore at nearby Kalamassery. The park is conceived as a landmark for jewellery manufacturers, retailers, artisans, exporters and wholesalers to interact, network, source and promote business prospects, a company release said Thursday. Aerens Gold Souk International Vice-Chairman …