IRRDB, World Rubber body to meet at Kovalam

Kottayam: The International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB), the research and development platform of natural rubber producing countries, is conducting its Annual Meetings 2012 and 10th International Rubber Conference (IRC) at Kovalam. The IRC will be held during October 29 – 31, 2012 and the IRRDB Annual Meetings on November 1 & 2. The Indian Rubber Board is hosting the IRRDB Annual Meetings and IRC, this year.

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Keltron makes big entry into Solar Power in Kerala

Trivandrum: When the nation is reeling under acute power crisis, the Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (KELTRON) has made big entry into Solar Power by manufacturing solar power inverters and power conditioners. The ‘Solar India’ concept of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission is being supported by Keltron also by implementing the solar projects in all jails in Kerala. The project is implemented by the initiative of Kerala State Prison Department in setting up solar prisons.

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No constraint for land purchase for Aranmula Airport project

Pathanamthitta: Contrary to some recent reports, there is no constraint for purchase of land by the KGS Aranmula International Airport Company for the proposed Rs.2,000 crore Greenfield airport being developed at Aranmula. In a communiqué, the company has clarified that the ceiling of 15 acres of land that is allowed to be kept by companies is not relevant for the airport projects.

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TRIFED expands in Kerala with new showroom at Kovalam

Trivandrum: Expanding its presence further in the country, TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd) opened a showroom at Kovlam, the world famous tourist town, taking their total number to 29. The rich tapestry of the nation’s tribal heritage came into full view as the new showroom, customarily called ‘Tribes India’, was inaugurated by Dr. M Ayyappan, CMD of HLL Life Care Ltd.

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