Tuesday, November 22, 2011

MARCH AND PROTEST IN THIRUVAMPADY



                    

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

                              THE Congress led UDF  raised its  voice in strong protest against the violence upon its leaders on the last Saturday. The march began from the congress party office today at six pm. Hundreds of people joined the march. 








Saturday, November 19, 2011

HARTHAL IN THIRUVAMPADY

      A twelve hour dawn to dusk  harthal started in Thiruvampady held by Congress. Shops remain closed and no bus service found. Police have camped in large number. Many were injured  some  hospitalised in the  stony clash of yesterday.

TWO DAY LEADERSHIP CAMP FOR STUDENTS BEGAN .

PULLURAMPARA : Two day camp and leadership training for the members of personality club   began in Bethaniya . Bisho Mar Remijiyoos Injananiyil inaugurated the camp. Students from 40 schools of Thamarassery  diocese participate . The function was presided over by Fr Milton , the director of Anti Alcoholic Movement. In the inaugural address , Bishop advised the students to become the lamp of the society in which they live.








VIOLENCE SPREADS IN THIRUVAMPADY


THIRUVAMPADY: Thiruvampady became a battlefield of violence and terror this evening. The problem started in connection with the students union election in ITI . After the announcement of election result both   KSU and  SFI were marching throughout the town peacefully. Suddenly the violence broke out between KSU and SFI . The indulgence of Youth Congress and  DYFI worsened the peaceful atmosphere prevailed in the town. Police tried to avoid the tension crisis in vain . Many people are seriously injured in the clash.  Shops and institutions closed suddenly in that hellish atmosphere of terror.

   




                                                     SHAME ON THIRUVAMPADY
One may wonder what has gone wrong with Thiruvampady. It is the first time Thiruvampady witnessed such a clash between students. People said there was no itching among the students union. The youth wing of different parties must keep aloof from the smooth functioning of students union .





Monday, November 14, 2011

KERALA STATE CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INAUGURATED

 The fourth Kerala State Children's Educational Festival is inaugurated today by the most honorable educational minister Sri . Abdul Rub. The film festival is conducted by the department of education. The function was presided over by the corporation mayor Smt. Premajam.  

Saturday, September 10, 2011

MANOJ MEMORIAL ONE-DAY VOLLEY BALL MATCH HELD

Pullurampara:            In spite of the heavy rain lashed over Pullurampara , the one-day valley ball match conducted by Malabar sports academy, in memory of Manoj Pulikkal became very popular with  the participation of hundreds of people. Besides the volley ball match , high jump competition was also held .

Vipin -photographer




















Thursday, September 8, 2011

IN SWEET MEMORY OF BELOVED MANOJ PULIKKAL


Pullurampara :
 
                            Malabar sports academy organizes  Onam celebration on 10th  Saturday at Pallipady , St.Joseph’s  Higher Secondary School  ground . The programs will start at 8 am . The Onam programs are conducted in memory of  the former coach of Malabar sports academy , MANOJ PULIKKAL 
MANOJ  PULIKKAL , THE FORMER VOLLEY BALL COACH


ONAM - THE FESTIVEL OF ONENESS


                
                 Onam , the National  festival of Malayalis  is at hand. Myth or reality the dream like  concept of Onam  reminds us of a golden period in which the people lived in harmony. Brotherhood , friendliness and communal amity constituted the soul of that welfare state .
                 Virtues and values were  the hallmark of the   society when the mythical king Mahabali ruled the state.                                                                                            
It was a period of plenty and prosperity. It is believed that on the day of Thiruonam ,Mahabali visits his country to watch the welfare of his subjects. In the fond memory of the benevolent King , Malayalis celebrate that occasion as a festival with all pomp and splendor .
                 Onam is a ‘ message ‘ rather than a festival. The message of communal harmony is fostered while celebrating Onam. The festivities associated with Onam enable to create a feeling of togetherness. Even the Malayalis living in other parts of the country and   abroad celebrate Onam  as  a community festival irrespective of caste and creed. In a world where fundamentalism and fragmentation tendencies are growing , the message of Onam is relevant like a soothing balm.
           During Onam  , Malayalis  put on new luxurious cloths. Onam , its myth and anecdotes are dear to the Malayalis. The malayalis all over the world eagerly wait for the arrival of Onam every year either to visit their home land or to receive Mahabali. Even in the busy schedule of modern life Onam is a nostalgia in the minds of every Malayali.Over the years Onam stands as an embodiment of love and affection.
      MESSAGE
                     It is high time we should think about the message of Onam rather than merely  celebrating it. The message of Onam can be summed up in three words   – equality   , fraternity  and  dharma .  The malayalis decorate their portico with pookalam.  Pookalam is an icon of equality….. every flowers and leaves get due place in a floral carpet , the same way the society becomes more beautiful only when  different people come together  in harmony. Dharma reminds how a ruler should be…… ‘ yada raja tada  praja ‘. When Mahabali was reigning there was no duplicity , fraud , injustice or inequality anywhere in Kerala . One can emphatically say that Kerala was a veritable utopia under  Mahabali .  

SPECIAL FEATURES OF ONAM
1)   Onapookkalam : 

     The colorful floral decorations is expected to adorn every household for ten days starting from  Atham .  Children travel far and wide to collect different types of flowers.

2)   Vallamkali:  

         Vallamkali and vanchipattu is associated with Onam. Tre are some legends  behind the different  vallamkalis.  


3)   Onasadya: 

         Among the feast ,Onasadya still holds the place of pride in the celebrations , despite the changes that have come . Different kind of dishes make the feast delicious.

4)   Unjalattam  : 

            During the  Onam  dayas we can find the malayalis  enjoying on a swing. Along with all these , every village will be in full swing with variety of cultural items. Onam is a festival for them to have out door games.

5)    Pulikkali : 
 
            Pulikkali is a variety item on the days o f onam. Usually  gents participate in this completion with high sprit .

6)   Thiruvathira kali :

             Thiruvathirakali and thuimbi thullal are meant  exclusively for girls. 

                                     A person who does not celebrate   Onam is not a genuine Malayali . Onam is not just a matter of festivity , it is the celebration  of the spirit of kerala .


                                                                 BIJU  V  FRANCIS 

THE MAN OF HUMILITY GETS THE STATE AWARD FOR THE BEST TEACHERS

It is said that the Queen of all virtue  is humility , and if so it is for such greatness that Mr. Sunny Thannipotiyil , the Headmaster of Sacred Heart U P School gets the state award for best teachers.
Mr. Sunny sir is very simple not only with people but even with his students. The multimillionaire of Pullurampara is a great person with his simple nature.  He has been working as the Headmaster of
Sacred Heart U P School Thiruvampady for the last decade. His hard work and willpower made him a successful administrator. It is widely acclaimed that he has got the Midas touch .  

ONAM BEING CELEBRATED


Malayalis all across the country celebrate Onam, the festival of prosperity, as they welcome the legendary King Mahabali to visit his people on earth. The festivities, which started in the last week of August, will carry on till September 11. In Kerala, these 10 days are celebrated with great grandeur. And , the Malayali community organises get-togethers and religious functions with much enthusiasm.
In Kerala, it  can be seen people spending their year-long earnings in these 10 days of Onam. If any equipment is to be bought for the house, like air conditioners or refridgerators, people wait for Onam to purchase the goods,.
 “The message of Onam is summed up in three words: prosperity, dharma and equality.



THIRUVAMPADY BECOMES THE CENTER  OF ATTRACTION

   Onam is being celebrated   in every nook and corner of  Thiruvampady with great pomp and majesty. Different types of cultural programes  are being held in the constituency by  the voluntary organizations. In Pullurampara Onam celebrations began at  9am .The celebration was  organized by the Nehru Memorial Library .





first prize winning pookalam at  Thiruvampady
onam celebration at ponnamkayam

Malabar sports academy