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Kerala Tourism gets nod for seaplane services
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government on Wednesday gave its go ahead to the Kerala Tourism to launch seaplane services to boost tourism.
"It has been decided to go ahead with seaplane operations which will boost tourism activities in the state," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
"Authorities have been asked to go ahead and begin talks with seaplane operators to begin operations," he added.
In June 2013, seaplane operations were inaugurated but it were kept on hold following strong protests from the fishing community as they feared that their livelihood will be affected.
"Yes, there were issues. At certain places we have been able to convince those who had fears and while at some other places our talks are continuing. Hence, we have decided to begin operations where there will be no resistance," said Chandy.
The places, the tourism department identified for seaplane services, include Kollam, Alapuzha, Bekal (Kasargode) Bolgatty (in Kochi) Wayanad and Munnar.
Generally seaplane services are operated by aircraft that can take six to eight passengers and these aircraft can fly around 6,500 feet above ground which is expected to provide a breathtaking view of the greenery which Kerala is known for.
Volvo launches the all-new V40
Volvo has launched its newly-styled luxury hatchback V40. The prices are fixed upto Rs. 27,7 lakh (ex-Showroon, Delhi).
There are two variants. V40 Kinetic (Rs. 24.75 lakh) and V40 R-Design (Rs. 27.7 lakh).
The Volvo V40 is offered only in the D3 diesel version. The car is powered by a traversaly mounted 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that churns out a maximum power output of 152PS and a peak torque of 360Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard, which drives the front wheels.
പെട്രോള് വില ലിറ്ററിന് 31 പൈസ കൂടി
തിരുവനന്തപുരം: സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് പെട്രോള് വില ലിറ്ററിന് 31 പൈസ കൂടി. സംസ്ഥാന സര്ക്കാര് വില്പന നികുതി പുന:സ്ഥാപിച്ചതിനാലാണ് വില വര്ധിക്കുന്നത്.പുതുക്കിയ വില വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച അര്ധരാത്രി പ്രാബല്യത്തില് വന്നു.
എണ്ണക്കമ്പനികള് പെട്രോള് വില അടിക്കടി കൂട്ടിയതോടെയാണ് സംസ്ഥാന സര്ക്കാര് വില്പന നികുതി ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചത്.
എണ്ണക്കമ്പനികള് പെട്രോള് വില അടിക്കടി കൂട്ടിയതോടെയാണ് സംസ്ഥാന സര്ക്കാര് വില്പന നികുതി ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചത്.
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