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"These aren't even the most expensive ones; we have specimens priced at ₹10 lakh and ₹15 lakh," says Sunil Joseph, owner of Plant Story.
Officials highlight that this eco-friendly initiative serves a vital dual purpose. It ensures a consistent supply of premium-grade construction sand at affordable, fair prices, bringing stability to the regional building industry.
The heart of Shala-twam lies in its ability to bring people together. The design features a beautifully crafted open-air theatre and community space, designed specifically to host cultural programmes, performances, and local gatherings. This versatile space serves as a social bridge, reconnecting the local neighbourhood with the arts and each other.
Lakshmi also presented the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan, with a special embroidery work featuring his name delicately stitched with thin water hyacinth fibres.
The initiative was founded by four architect friends, Visakha G Raj, Irin Joseph, Maria P Joy, and Martin S Koickal, soon after the success of their 'KAI-MAATAM', which promotes thrifting clothing and accessories
The State government's official Onam celebration programmes will begin on August 27.
The students of SD College, Alappuzha might have come up with a solution to tackle the invasive aquatic weed.
The festival is till April 30
The activities are being carried out in coordination with the District Suchitwa Mission and NSS units.
The G20 Sherpa meet is to be hosted at Kumarakom from March 30-April 2.
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