Amet Cruises to wind up Kochi operations in May

Kerala Biz News

Kochi: Just six months after starting their services from Kochi, the Chennai based Amet Cruises is all set to close its operations here because of poor patronage. Amet Majesty, the vessel which the company was using for its services from Kochi, will sail on May 27, 2012 for a trip to Lakshadweep and then head for its base in Chennai. Amet Majesty started its services in October 2011 and was operating Kochi – Maldives (four nights), Kochi – Lakshadweep (two nights) and one weekend services.

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Kerala spreads red carpet for business magnates, investors

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New Delhi: Seeking big ticket investments to propel its economic resurgence, Kerala rolled out a red carpet for India Inc as well as corporate honchos and business tycoons from across the globe, promising them single window clearance, lucrative returns and durable partnerships. This was the highlight of two meetings held in New Delhi today as part of a campaign for its ambitious ‘Emerging Kerala’ Global Connect, to be held in Kochi from September 12 – 14, 2012.

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Leighton Welspun bags Tata Realty’s Rs 286 crore Kochi project

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Kochi: Leighton Welspun Contractors, part of the Australia based Leighton Holdings Group, has been awarded a project worth Rs.286 crore by Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd. (TRIL) under the alliance model to develop five new residential towers in Kochi. The work on the Tritvam residential project, which will come up at Marine Drive, will commence soon and is expected to be complete by 2015.

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