Monday, December 16, 2013

Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education Thodupuzha

Education is everyone's birthright.Without education one cannot reach his/her destination.Kerala has achieved the honour of fullfilling the 100% literacy mission.The state government has given  priority to education to all  especially to girls.Like other districts,Idukki district is abundant with many educational institutions.Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education, located in Thodupuzha, is one of the main parts of the University. It is approved by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bangalore. Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education Thodupuzha conducts undergraduate level programme for teacher’s training - Bachelor of Education (B. Ed).This is a one- year full time programme affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University,Kottayam.Mahatma Gandhi University College of Teacher Education Thodupuzha hasa lot of modern facilities for the well being of its students.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Njandirukki Waterfalls

Thodupuzha is considered to be the fastest growing city in the Central Kerala.The fast development of Thodupuzha in many fields is unbelievable.Many tourist destinations in Thodupuzha has become the abode of beauty and the beautiful scenaries are enchanting the visitors and make their hearts filled with joy.One of the tourist destinations  near Thodupuzha is Njandirukki which is a hidden beauty in the depths of forest.It is a beautiful hillstaition and a major attraction to nature lovers. Though not steep and direct, the stream falls from over a height of 200 ft. The stream originating from Cheppukulam hill slips and sidles crab like across a treacherous rock at the foothill of Poomala-Methotty forest area. Hence the name Njandirukki. This is a spot to be visited only with an adventurous spirit.It is understood that this beautiful tourist destination will be marked in the World Map.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Kasturirangan's Report-A Nightmare To Idukki


Idukki,"The Eden Garden Of God's Own Country" now-a-days facing a big crisis.Recommendations of the Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan panels on Western Ghats preservation had put the people of Idukki and other Ecologically Sensitive Areas in a difficult situation. Recommendations of the Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan panels on Western Ghats preservation had put the people of Idukki and other Ecologically Sensitive Areas in a difficult situation. UDF Government in Kerala led by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy  decided to form an experts' committee to prepare the state's response on the issue sought by the Centre.The Union Forest and Environment Ministry has sought the state's response on the recommendations of the two panels on protecting the biodiversity hotspot, which is running through several states.Kerala's consistent position has been that it is difficult for it to accept the Gadgil report as much of the Ecologically Eensitive Areas (ESAs) identified by it are highly populated in the case of the state especially in Idukki district.Both UDF and the LDF have expressed their anxieties over the difficulties faced by people living on the slopes of the western Ghats in carrying out farming and other livelihood activities, especially in Idukki and Wayanad districts, if the Western Ghats report is implemented.According to the  Kasturirangan report, parts of Idukki and Wayanad would come under the definition of ESA, where human activity would have to be drastically curbed to protect the biodiversity hotspot from further assault.The Chief Minister says that 123 villages in these areas would come under the definition of ESA.He assured the people of Kerala that environment should be protected without causing any difficulties to people living on the slopes of Western Ghats for generations.




Thursday, October 31, 2013

Asin -The Bollywood Star

Asin Thottumkal-the famous Bollywood star was born in Thodupuzha on 26th October 1985.She began her carrier in Malayalam films and now she is active in Bollywood films.She is referred to as the Queen of Kollywood because of her fantastic performance in Tamil films and they hecame superhits.She belongs to a Syro-Malabar Catholic Nasrani family.Her father, Joseph Thottumkal belongs to Thodupuzha, was a leading businessman. Her mother, Seline Thottumkal, who moved  from Kochi to  to Mumbai to live with her daughter.She is a surgeon.Asin was graguated from  St. Teresa's College  Kochi.She was a judge on Femina Miss India 2009 and Femina Miss India 2013.Asin has been the brand ambassador for several companies and products, and has appeared in many commercials and currently resides in Lokhandwala, Mumbai.We should be proud of her being a top star in Bollywood films and belongs to Kerala 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Munnar-The abode of beauty

Idukki -the beautiful High range district of Kerala is famous for its Mountainous Hills and Dense Forests.For the people who resides in  Kerala, it is always associated with Power Generation.Really its a God's own district.Munnar,which includes in Idukki district is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala's popularity as a travel destination among domestic and foreign travellers.It is situated about 1600 m above sea level and  the hill station of Munnar once used to be the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India.This beauty endowed  hill station is marked by vast expanses of tea plantations.One of the main attractions near Munnar is the Eravikulam National ParkwLocated about 15 km from Munnar, this park is famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri Tahr.It is spread over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also home to several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds andit is a suitable place for trekking.Munnar is really a legentary place and is noted for its origin and evolution of tea plantations.Munnar is really a boon to nature lovers who wish to visit this God's own abode again and again.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Mullapperiyar Dam

The Mullapperiyar Dam was constructed by the British,during 1887-1895 across Periyar River in the then Travancore state (now Kerala) territory. The dam's reservoir level is  of 152 ft which provides  diversion of water from the reservoir through a tunnel to Vaigai basin in Tamil Nadu for irrigation purpose.Apart from providing drinking water to the people of Madurai, Theni, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram, the diverted waters helpes to irrigate about 80,000 hectares of parched land in these districts.If an earthquake causes the dam to collapse, it can be a threat to the lives of 3.5 million people downstream. The issue needs to be looked at as a national problem, not as a dispute between two states.The diverted water from this dam is used for irrigation in Sivaganga, Madurai and Ramanathapuram districts. The Periyar power station in Tamil Nadu produces hydro-electric power from these waters and distributes that electricity in Tamil Nadu.In 1979, there were few minor earthquakes experienced in the regions surrounding the dam following which safety concerns were raised over the dam. Since then, both states Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been at dispute with each other on the issue.

Friday, September 13, 2013

AsifAli-The Pride Of Thodupuzha

Thodupuzha-"The Edan Garden of God's own country" is placed in the world map because of its popularity among world wide countries.The colourful landscapes ,beautiful hillviews and enchanting streams makes it adorable.Thodupuzha's  popularity increases with the  contribution of many versatile geniuses to the world.Asif Ali is one among them.He is now a famous Malayalam film actor belongs to Thodupuzha.He is one of the talented actor in Indian film industry.Now he is a busiest star and also Thodupuzhz's pride.                                                                                                                             

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Thodupuzha Tourism

Thodupuzha which is considered as the Eden Garden Of God's Own Country is blessed with so many tourist destinations nearby.One of this includes Malankara Dam,which is situated six kilometres from Thodupuzha town.It is popular for its irrigation project.Visitors can stroll though this place with permission from the irrigation department.We can see a beautiful scenary around the dam.The reservoir is suitable for boating and fishing.Malankara reservoir is an artificial lake formed as a part of Muvattupuzha Valley Irrigation Project.This site is attracting visitors with its enchanting beauty.Really its a wonderful tourist destination.