வாட் எ ட்றூஏ ஒப்செர்வடின்.கொர்டேசி ஈமெயில் பிரோம் பிர IYER

Children have imagination. They know that every single thing has its soul. They see it, they feel it. They are never bored because everything around them is alive!

Children have faith. They believe in everything. They dream their big dreams and they know for sure that one day they will come true.

Children are not afraid to expirement, to try something new. They are not afraid to fall.

For them life's a game and they just have fun!

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ஹாலந்து NEWS

Press release

Queen Beatrix to open 60th edition of Keukenhof Keukenhof, paragon of beauty On 18 March 2009, Her Majesty the Queen will officially open the 60th anniversary edition of the international flower exhibition Keukenhof in Lisse. The theme for this anniversary year will be: ‘USA, New Amsterdam – New York, 400’. On Wednesday, 18 March 2009, Keukenhof will open its gates for the sixtieth time. By the time they close again eight weeks later, more than 800,000 people will have visited the international flower exhibition in Lisse. In welcoming these visitors, Keukenhof will provide a significant contribution to the tourism industry in the region and throughout the Netherlands. The park’s annual revenues amount to tens of millions of Euros each year. Our suppliers and other related companies add many times that amount in income. More than a hundred flower bulb suppliers provide the bulbs needed each year. More than 43 million people have visited the park since it opened 60 years ago. Over the past few months, more than seven million flower bulbs have been planted throughout the 32 hectare park, waiting to bloom in all of their glory at the beginning of spring. In addition to the many traditional events, Keukenhof will also be presenting several new developments on the park grounds, where nature and culture combine. Press credentials will be issued until Monday, 16 March at 16:00. To apply, send an e-mail to: a.gerards@keukenhof.nl, Include your name, medium and position. Due to the limited space available in the room where the opening is to be held, Keukenhof may require proof of admission for attendance. Keukenhof will organise a press conference in Dutch and English immediately preceding the opening ceremonies on Wednesday, 18 March. For more information: Keukenhof, Ms A. Gerards, PR Manager, tel. +31 (0)252-465 505, +31 (0)6-22669760 www.keukenhof.nl. Government Information Service: tel. +31 (0)70-3564142, www.koninklijkhuis.nl.

ஹாப்பி அர்ஜுன் சிங்க்; இன் விக்யான் பாவன்(தேங்க்ஸ் பிப்.நிக்.இன்)

	to download high quality photograph for print The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil releasing the Book titled “Higher Education in India - Issues Related to Expansion, Inclusiveness, Quality and Finance” inauguration of the Sub-regional Conference of South, South-West and Central Asia on Higher Education, in New Delhi on February 25, 2009. The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Arjun Singh and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Smt. D. Purandeswari are also seen. Photo no.CNR - 25388

CM Dr BS Yediyurappa inaugurated Bangalore Helix The Biotech Park Phase I

Look East Policy Implementation (PIB.NIC.IN) Printer friendly page With Banner | Without Banner Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Ministry of Defence

		Printer friendly page With Banner | Without Banner	Tuesday, February 24, 2009
		Ministry of Defence
		Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor’s on a visit to Indonesia 15:0 IST The Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, proceeded on a 4 day goodwill visit to Indonesia today. The visit assumes special significance in the light of enhanced defence cooperation between the two countries in consonance with India’s ‘look East Policy’ and growing relationship with ASEAN. There have been a series of high level visits between the two countries to build up trust and mutual confidence. Both sides have indicated a desire to work towards building a mutually beneficial Defence Cooperation. To provide a structured defence cooperation mechanism between the two countries a Defence Cooperation Agreement was signed in Dec 06. Indonesia and India share a very special and important relationship. The friendship between the two countries is based on common ideals and principles, arising from a significant legacy of historical links. Military-to-Military Cooperation between the Indonesian and Indian Armed Forces encompasses exchange of high and medium level visits, availing of training courses in each other’s training institutions, witnessing of designated exercises by military observers from both sides, mutual attendance in seminars, conferences and basic naval exercises. During the visit, General Kapoor will interact with Indonesia’s defence and Army officials and visit their important training establishments. VS/RPA

MARIKUPPAM JUMPS IN HAPPY

Railway commuters of Marikuppam,KGF, jumped in joy yesterday 23/2.Yes.A true
statement.Minister of State for Railways Shri R.Velu flagged off the New versatile "pushpull" train between Marikuppam and Bangarapet,in a function held on Platforms 4 in Bangarapet Junction.( Bangalore- Madras.Route).

Other than the Operating details of the train.Shri Velu used the Dias to praise
the MOS Roadways and Shipping U.O.I shri K.H >Muniyappa.No doubt Shri Muniyappa is worth of it.He has no doubt protected the Interest of Bangarapet.KGF.Kolar etc.

Sensing the Mood of Public of this area demanding more trains to Bangalore Shri KHM indirectly indicated around 20000/people travel to Bangalore and Back.
I hope Shri Velu will understand the inner meaning of this statement from the
Bangarpet Guardian and introduce More trains and fast trains.
Why flags of INC in a govt Function,although Shri Velu,in his funny style that
it is not election campign?

Hail the Farmers.(www.pib.nic.in)PhotoCNR 25366.(due Thanks)

	Monday, February 23, 2009
	to download high quality photograph for print The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Agriculture, Shri Sharad Pawar addressing at the inauguration of the “Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela - 2009”, in New Delhi on February 23, 2009.

HELPING HAND FROM DENMARK;?(WATER RESOURCES)pIB.NIC.IN

The Environment Minister of Denmark, Mr. Troelf Lund Poulsen meeting the Union Minister for Water Resources, Prof. Saifuddin Soz, in New Delhi on February 20, 2009.

Photo no.CNR - 25327

BANGALORE TO WAIT TILL 2012

	Printer friendly page With Banner | Without Banner	Friday, February 20, 2009
	Ministry of Urban Development
	Proposals for Metro Rail Projects 19:7 IST The proposal from some of the State Governments for setting up of Metro Rail Projects has been received by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The details of the proposals received from some of the states and action taken thereon is as follows:- Sl.No. State Project Length (in km) Cost (Rs . in crore) Present Status (I) NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, DELHI 1. Delhi Delhi MRTS Phase I Shahdara-Rithala Vishwavidyalaya-Central Secretariat Indraprastha-Dwarka Dwarka sub-city (Dwarka- Dwarka VI) 65.05 22.06 10.84 25.65 6.5 10571 Project was sanctioned on 12.11.1996 and has been fully commissioned and made operational. 2. Delhi Delhi MRTS Phase II Vishva Vidyalaya – Jahangir Puri Central Secretariat – Qutub Minar Shahdara – Dilshad Garden Indraprastha – New Ashok Nagar Yamuna Bank – Anand Vihar ISBT Kirti Nagar – Mundka (along with operational link to Inderlok) 54.675 6.36 12.525 3.09 8.07 6.16 18.47 8605.36 Project was initially sanctioned on 30.3.2006 and revised sanction order issued on 7.3.2008 and work started. Target/Completion date Commissioned on 3.2.2009 (9 months ahead of schedule) 30.6.2010 Commissioned on 30.6.2008 (6 months ahead of schedule) 30.6.2009 31.12.2009 31.3.2010 3. Delhi Extension of Delhi Metro from Ambedkar Nagar in Delhi to Sushantlok (Gurgaon) 14.47 1581 The project was sanctioned on 4.12.2006. It is targeted for completion by 31.7.2010. 4. Delhi Extension of Delhi Metro from New Ashok Nagar in Delhi to NOIDA Sector-32 7.0 827 The project was sanctioned on 19.3.2008. It is targeted for completion by 30.6.2009. 5. Delhi High Speed Express Link from New Delhi Railway Station to IGI Airport 19.2 3076 The project was sanctioned on 17.5.2007 and is under implementation. It is targeted for completion in June, 2010. 6. Delhi Central Secretariat to Badarpur 20.16 4012 The project was sanctioned on 17.5.2007. It is targeted for completion in June, 2010. 7. Delhi Express link from IGI Airport to Dwarka Sector-21 3.50 793 Project has been sanctioned on 29.1.2009 and is targeted for completion by 30.9.2010. 8. Delhi Extension of Delhi Metro to Faridabad 13.875 2028 The approval of Government of National Capital Territory, Delhi (GNCTD) being 50% owner of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is awaited. Government of Haryana has also been requested to submit Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), improvement of city bus service, setting up of special purpose vehicle, etc. 9. Delhi Metro link from Jahangirpuri to Badli 3.425 520 Project proposal has been received from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) only on 16.2.2009. (II) OTHER THAN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 10. Karnataka Bangalore Metro Rail Project Extension of North- South Corridor of Bangalore Metro Rail Phase-I . 33 9.3 6395 1763 Project was sanctioned on 11.5.2006. Work has been started and targetted for completion by 30.9.2012. The project was approved by Empowered Group of Ministers on 30.1.2009. 11. West Bengal East-West Metro corridor, Kolkata 13.77 4676 Project was sanctioned on 30.7.2008. Work has been started and targeted for completion 2014-15. 12. Tamil Nadu Chennai Metro Rail Project, Tamil Nadu 50 14600 Project was sanctioned on 18.2.2009. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2014-15. 13. Kerala Kochi Metro Rail Project, Kerala 25.3 2991.5 The Planning Commission after detailed examination decided that in the absence of specific funding and low population of Kochi, it is not in a position to support the project from GOI funds presently. As and when policy and funds are in place, Planning Commission would relook the proposal. 14. Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, Andhra Pradesh 71.29 11814 The Empowered Committee has accorded 'in principle' approval on VGF of Rs 2362 .88 crore i.e. 20% of the total cost. 15. Maharashtra Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Corridor. Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for Charkop Bandra Mankurd Metro Corridor. 11.07 31.87 2356 7660 The proposal could not be taken up under Scheme for Financial Support to PPP in Infrastructure (popularly known as Viability Gap Funding Scheme (VGF) of Ministry of Finance as the tendering process has been started by State Government before the guidelines for VGF Scheme were issued. The Empowered Committee has accorded 'in principle' approval for VGF of Rs. 1532 crore i.e. 20% of the total cost of Rs. 7660 crore. This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Urban Development, Shri Ajay Maken in Lok Sabha today, in a written reply to a question by Shri S. Ajaya Kumar and Shri Pannian Ravindran. TFK/AS