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Vyttila Mobility Hub is an integrated transit terminal in the city of Kochi.. It is designed as a converging point of various forms of public transportation, such as local and long distance buses, metro rail and water transport. The first phase, consisting of the terminal for long distance buses and the basic amenities, started construction in December, 2010. When fully …

Kerala govt for citizen-oriented IT policy. The Kerala government is making earnest efforts to realise the SmartCity project in Kochi, promoted as a joint venture with the Dubai-based Tecom, said Fisheries Minister S Sarma here today. Talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of India ICT Summit-2010, Sarma, who is also the chairman of SmartCity, said the government welcomed mediatory role …

IIIT-MK (Indian Institute of Technology and Management –Kerala) is rated A+ by TCS for their recruitment. MSc-IT students f IIIT-MK got placement offers from Tata Consultancy Services during campus interviews. From the first batch of MSc-IT, 14 students out of 20 have been offered placement by TCS. This is the first campus interview for the first batch of Msc –IT …

The government today received a reply from TECOM, the promoters of the SmartCity project. Tecom’s letter stated that they are keen in implementing the proposed project. Tecom has stated this in a press release handed over to the media. TECOM has invited government delegates along with Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan for further talks if they are interested in the project. …

The Kerala government is all set to handover a letter again to the Tecom company as a final warning for clarifying its stance regarding the much awaited Smart city project in Kochi. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting held today. TECOM, the promoters of the project, has been asking for 12% freehold land right whereby they will even …

Amidst widespread rumours regarding the state government withdrawing from the agreement on the Smart City project with Tecom, an Abu Dhabi-based NRI consortium has come forward eyeing the project. With the Smart City project getting delayed for a long time, the state government is considering alternatives. The NRI consortium stands a better chance as the controversial clause of ‘freehold’ does …

The KSEB has claimed that it has not constructed any structures as part of the proposed 1026-mW gas-based power plant at Brahmapuram on the 100 acres of land that was to have been handed over to SmartCity. Sources in SmartCity had alleged that some unauthorised construction was being carried out in the land proposed to be allotted to it. KSEB …

The KSEB has claimed that it has not constructed any structures as part of the proposed 1026-mW gas-based power plant at Brahmapuram on the 100 acres of land that was to have been handed over to SmartCity. Sources in SmartCity had alleged that some unauthorised construction was being carried out in the land proposed to be allotted to it. KSEB …

What is Skycity Kochi Project?Yasoram Skycity is a Flyover, designed with the prime intention of reducing traffic in Kochi City and for boosting tourism and economic activity of the region. The Skycity will extend from Kundannoor near NH 47 Byepass in the south to Sahodaran Ayyappan Road in the north, passing above the Chilavannoor Bund Road and the Backwaters. Another …

Technopark-based animation major Toonz has announced that it has set up its new production unit in Canada- Toonz Entertainment Global in association with Mediabiz International, Canada. TEG, Canada will concentrate on producing both animation and live action properties. “The decision to set base in Canada stems from the growing co-operation between the North American production houses and Asian counterparts. It …

Bangalore-based realty major Sobha Developers has said its Rs 5,000 crore hi-tech city project in Kochi is delayed as the company is awaiting clearances from the central government. While necessary state approvals are in, the clearances from the Centre under the Coastal Regulation Management Act and environmental clearances are yet to be attained, Sobha Developers senior official Mr Mathew Francis …

The Congress’s Kerala unit Thursday demanded that the proposed Rs.1,500-crore Smart City Kochi mega IT project should go ahead with the participation of the Dubai government. Addressing reporters here, Leader of Opposition Oommen Chandy said this project has to go ahead with the Dubai government because it is an international venture. “If the state government does anything without them, then …

Fisheries Minister S. Sarma Monday said that the state Cabinet will take the final decision on the Smart City project in Kochi. The government doesn’t agree with the demand of Dubai-based firm TECOM for free hold land, he said. The stands taken by the company are not in tune with the agreements signed by the two parties, he said. Sarma, …

The success of the two technolodges (rural IT parks) at Perinad and Kadakkal panchayaths in Kollam district has inspired Kerala State Information Technology Department to sanction ten more technolodges across the state. In addition to the techolodges at Perinad and Kadakkal, Infopark Kochi has already set up one at Thirumarady panchayath in Ernakulam district. It is expected to be operational …

TECOM Investments, a member of Dubai Holding, has achieved a major milestone with the official inauguration of the first office building (SCM01) at SmartCity Malta. The dedicated IT business park is TECOM Investments’ first overseas venture undertaken by SmartCity, TECOM Investments’ international business parks developer. Among those attending the inauguration were Malta’s Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Infrastructure Minister Austin …

SmartCity Kochi project, the planned IT township in the Indian state of Kerala to be developed by SmartCity, a subsidiary of Tecom Investments, has not been shelved, the head of SmartCity has said. SmartCity Kochi is a joint venture between SmartCity and the Government of Kerala, spread on an area of 246 acres. “The project has not been shelved. However, …

Even as the stalemate over Kerala’s mega IT infrastructure project SmartCity Kochi gets more complex, Tecom, the enstranged investment partner of the project, has successfully launched a similar project in Malta. SmartCity Malta (SCM) was inaugurated in Ricasoli by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on Sunday with the chief executive officer of Dubai Holding Ahmad Bin Byat and Tecom Investment Group’s …

Bluelabs Technology Solutions, an IT services company, wound up its two facilities operated from Infoparks at Trichur and Kochi last September. Hundreds of IT professionals lost their jobs in the sudden shutdown of the company. The company was functioning in the fields of IT, Design, and Managed services. They were the developers of the new website of Federal Bank. Many …