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Kanjikode Rail Coach Factory

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There are two coach factories in India, the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab and Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. Both these coach manufacturing units have manufactured thousands of coaches for the Indian Railways. A third Rail Coach Factory is also going to be established in Kerala and people of Palakkad can be proud of the fact that the proposed site for the Coach factory is Kanjikode.

On the 16th of February 2012, the Union Cabinet approved the long-pending demand of Kerala for setting up a new rail coach manufacturing unit as a joint venture. Last month, Aryadan Mohammed, State minister in charge of railways, said that the Kerala Government is committed to set up the proposed coach factory in Palakkad, and after a meeting with the members of the parliament, he said that the State wanted the project to be implemented as a joint venture between the State and the Center. The nod from the center for the project came after the Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy met the railway minister Dinesh Trivedi last week, requesting speedy approval of the project. The estimated cost approved is 550 crore, excluding the cost of land, and the factory will make 400 coaches annually. About 239 acres of land is available in Kanjikode, for setting up the coach factory, and this land will be purchased by the railways from the Kerala State Government, who will contribute 26% of the equity in this joint venture.

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5 Basic Must Have Accessories In A Kerala Kitchen

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A kitchen is a very important part of a house. You have to eat to live and if you have to eat, you require a kitchen for cooking food. Visitors who enter the State of Kerala, in South India are not only amazed by its beauty but also experience the taste of delicious and spicy Kerala food.

In olden times, a majority of women in Kerala were confined within the four walls of their house, and since joint families were prominent in those days, the main job of the women was cooking for the large families. In those days the kitchens were not equipped with electrical appliances as today, as there was no electricity in many of the villages and both wet and dry grinding were done by hands in what was called the ‘aattukkal’ and ‘aammi’. Stoves were made of mud and wood and coconut husks were used to light the fire.

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Bullet Train Will Improve Kerala’s Transport Infrastructure

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When the 1st bullet train invented by Japan’s chief railway engineer Hideo Shima, was launched in Japan on the 1st of October 1964, it had a significant impact on Japan’s business and economy, and all the other nations around the world, including India, looked at Japan with envy.

Pets – Man’s Greatest Companion

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In most of the houses, all over the world, we find animals kept as pets. They are the best companion and playmate for your children. Pets are affectionate and lovable and keep all the members of the household happy. There are many animals that can be kept as pets. Some of them are dogs, cats, birds, turtles, mice, rabbits, fishes, guinea pigs, lizards and sometimes even snakes. Pets can be bought from your local pet shop. But buying a pet is easy. What is most important factor is caring and looking after your pets. Dogs are kept as pets in most of the houses, so let’s now see about dog care.

If you are thinking of buying a dog, you have to first decide whether you want a watch dog, or a dog that is kept indoors, living among the family members. You should make a thorough study about the various breeds of dogs, their habits, care etc n choose a dog suitable for your home and family. German shepherd, Bull Dog, Pomeranian, Doberman, Dalmatian, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Bull dog, Boxer, Chow Chow, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Labrador, Pekingese, Poodle etc are some of the breeds of dogs.

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Get your Little One an excellent Gift with a Kids Karaoke Machines

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By Byron Dyson Karaoke machines are fantastic gifts for kids and young adults. A home karaoke device supplies the same highlights of the modern day karaoke devices you will find at pubs and restaurants but is mobile and affordable enough to have in the house. With home karaoke machines youngsters can sing along to their … Read more