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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Integrated bus terminal at Karikkamuri in Kochi runs into rough weather
The construction of a ₹12-crore integrated bus terminal for KSRTC and private buses on 1.90 acres of KSRTC-owned land at Karikkamuri in the heart of Kochi city has run into rough weather. This is reportedly due to the agency's reservations about a barter arrangement under which it was to be allotted land of equal value within the Vyttila Mobility Hub (VMH) premises. Transport Minister Ganesh Kumar told The Hindu that the KSRTC was not immediately keen on constructing a terminal for its buses within the VMH premises. 'This is because substantial investment would be needed to fill the largely slushy site to prevent waterlogging. Moreover, prime land owned by the KSRTC would have to be handed over to the Vyttila Mobility Hub Society [VMHS] in return for land that is of far less value or usability. All this is apart from the uncertainty over securing adequate funds to build the integrated bus terminal,' he said. He also added that he had recently held discussions with the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) authorities on whether the metro agency could adopt appropriate technologies and erect a bus terminal complex using steel frames on land near the existing bus stand, where a garage was demolished after it developed cracks. The advantage of a steel structure, he said, is that it can be dismantled and relocated or reused. Such a structure could be built for ₹5 crore, following which the bus terminal—excluding the KSRTC office—could be relocated there. The executive committee meeting of the VMHS had, in March, decided to hand over land at the mobility hub to KSRTC in return for the 1.90-acre plot near KSRTC's Ernakulam bus depot. It was also decided at the time that both agencies would retain ownership of their respective plots but would receive permissive sanction to operate on each other's premises. As per the plan, a total of 16 KSRTC and private buses could be berthed at a time in the integrated bus terminal that was envisaged at Karikkamuri, for which Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) was to provide ₹12 crore in funding. Back in March, then Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan had directed the officials concerned to prepare the proposal for the ₹10-crore second phase of the integrated bus terminal to be submitted to the Centre in June. 'For now, KSRTC's long-distance buses will have to make do with a limited number of bays at the VMH premises, since the integrated bus terminal project has not taken off,' official sources said. Asserting that the State government had been neglecting the renovation of the existing KSRTC bus stand premises despite its poor condition, Hibi Eden, MP, said he had allotted ₹2 crore during his tenure as the Ernakulam MLA to build a temporary bus stand, meant to facilitate relocation of the existing infrastructure and construction of a new one. 'A structure built by the KSRTC's engineering wing using this fund had to be pulled down after it developed major cracks even before its inauguration. Subsequently, action was taken against a senior official of the agency,' he added. 'I am dismayed that the ₹12 crore allotted by CSML for the integrated bus terminal next to the KSRTC stand is yet to be utilised. This is due, among other reasons, to the complexities involved in the land swap between the KSRTC and VMHS. The State government could instead have directly allotted ₹12 crore to the KSRTC to build a new terminal. All this reflects the neglect being meted out to Kochi,' Mr. Eden added.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3rd public display ever for rare Dali etchings at Victoria Memorial Hall
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: The Victoria Memorial Hall has put on display two colour etchings of Salvador Dali, the only originals of the Spanish Catalan surrealist master that any museum or gallery in India possesses. The twin Dali works were among 83 original drawings, etchings, lithographs, and opaque watercolours that the New York-based Kolkata-born artist Bimal Banerjee had donated to VMH authorities in 1990. The etchings in colour are on copper plates, printed on Japanese rice paper, and signed by the artist in pencil. This is only the third time that they are being displayed in public. The two previous occasions were in 1993 and 2014. The exhibition is currently drawing art lovers and will be on till the end of July. "The two untitled colour etchings of the 'Macbeth Series' signed by Dali have been displayed in the central hall to celebrate the enduring legacy of museums and the genius of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century," Victoria Memorial Hall secretary and curator-in-charge Anurag Kumar told TOI. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Apart from the Dali etchings, his donation to VMH included works by Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, who founded the Scuola Metafisica Art Movement that profoundly influenced the surrealists; French artist Sonia Delaunay and her husband Robert Delaunay, who co-founded the Orphism Art Movement; French painter Georges Braque, known for inventing Cubism; and Swiss German painter Paul Klee, whose lectures and writings on colour theory and form and design theory published in English as the 'Paul Klee Notebooks' are considered as important for modern art as Leonardo da Vinci's 'A Treatise on Painting' for the Renaissance. Banerjee, an accomplished artist, told TOI in 2014 that Dali presented him with the etchings. He said he donated the works to VMH to ensure that budding artists could get a chance to view original masterpieces by modern European masters.
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Exceptional Edinburgh five-bedroom family home in Colinton with summer house and balcony
This truly impressive detached family home at 1 Redhall House Drive is set within beautiful, extensive private gardens to the front, side and rear. The property is situated in the highly sought after residential area of Colinton within an exclusive modern development. The property benefits from a particularly large corner plot with a lovely leafy outlook and a variety of spaces to enjoy al fresco entertaining including a covered seating area with electricity and light. To the side there is a double garage and driveway. The stunning interior is immaculately presented throughout with stylish and spacious accommodation over three levels. Having northern and southern aspects allows the property to be flooded with natural light which further enhances the spectacular interior that is complemented by quality fixtures and fittings. All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds, curtains, curtain poles, hob, double oven, microwave, extractor hood, American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher are included in the sale price. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate a property of this calibre. Call VMH Solicitors on 0131 253 2964, or book an appointment online. 1 . 1 Redhall House Drive This exceptional detached family home is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with a double garage and driveway. | VMH Photo: ESPC Photo Sales 2 . Living room There are impressive and versatile reception spaces on the ground level including this good-sized living room. | VMH Photo: ESPC Photo Sales 3 . Garden The property benefits from a particularly large corner plot with a lovely leafy outlook and a variety of spaces to enjoy al fresco entertaining. | VMH Photo: ESPC Photo Sales 4 . Summer house The garden also features this covered seating area with electricity and light. | VMH Photo: ESPC Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghColintonPropertyGardens
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No light-&-sound show at Victoria after tech glitch
Kolkata: The popular Son-et-Lumiere show at Victoria Memorial was suspended on Thursday due to technical issues with its sophisticated projection system . According to Victoria Memorial Hall director Anurag Kumar, a fault initially affected three of the 10 projectors during Wednesday's performance. Whilst two were fixed, the third requires an imported part from Hong Kong. "The component has to be sourced from abroad. That could take around four-five days," he stated. The 3D visual experience on the building's eastern facade requires several projectors working in unison through projection mapping technology. The present show, 'Kolkata — The City of Joy', introduced two years ago, presents Kolkata's heritage through a dialogue between a personified Kolkata and an animated Angel of Victory statue from the memorial's central dome. It covers various aspects including the Independence movement, notable personalities, artistic luminaries, social reform contributions and cultural narratives. Weekly attendance peaks at 4,000 during winter but has reduced to approximately 600 in recent weeks during the summer lull. The programme is suspended during rainfall. VMH generates annual revenue of Rs 30 lakh from the Son-et-Lumiere. The programme operates in three languages: Bengali (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday), Hindi (Thursday and Saturday), and English (Wednesday). The outdoor venue with open-air seating necessitates cancellation during wet weather.
