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  CANNANORE - LoveToKnow Article on CANNANORE
Cannanore belonged to the Kalahasti or Cherakal rajas till the invasion of Malabar by Hyder Ali.
In 1783 Cannanore was captured by the British, and the reigning princess became tributary to the East India Company.
Cannanore was the military headquarters of the British on the west coast until 1887.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CA/CANNANORE.htm   (158 words)

  
 :::Welcome to Swadeshi:::
Swadeshi has its own manufacturing units in Cannanore, Kerala, and beginning with the procurement of the yarn, the entire process of dyeing, warping, weaving, finishing and packing - even the stiching of the made-ups is contained in the group.
Cannanore where our main production centers are situated, has a large and skilled weavers' community.
Cannanore is the only place in India where handloom products are classified under the Factories Act and there is a Minimum Wage structure, which is strictly adhered to.
www.swadeshi.net /aboutus.htm   (528 words)

  
 MASCOT Cannanore- LAND OF LOOMS AND LORE'S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Tucked far away from the concrete dens lies Cannanore, one of the most enchanting coastal district of northern Kerala.
Cannanore was an important Military base of Portuguese and British.
40 mts drive north of Cannanore, Elimala is situated at a height of 885 ft. with an isolated cluster of hills.
www.mascotresort.net /Cannanore.html   (831 words)

  
 Red carpet of Kannoor, kerala - Tour / houseboat packages kerala,India
In the 15the century the Portuguese arrived in Cannanore (known as Kannur in Malayalam) to establish one of their earliest settlements.
At Parassinikadavu, on the banks of the Valapatanam River, 18 km from Cannanore, is the Sri Muthappan temple, dedicated to Lord Muthappan, believed to be the incarnation of Lord Siva.
Kannur (Cannanore) Kannur is a land with a resonant past.
www.beautifulkerala.com /coco/redcarpet/kannor.php   (2198 words)

  
 Welcome to Cannanore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Cannanore or more appropriately Kannur as it is known today is a place with a rich history right from the time of the Aryan migration.
Cannanore played a prominent part in the freedom struggle against the British a century later.
Cannanore district lies between latitudes 11 and 13 degreees North and Longitudes 74 and 76 East.
kannoor.com /html/glance.htm   (1620 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Mangalore
Francis Xavier was at Cannanore for a few hours, but there is no evidence for the popular tradition that he missionised Canara.
The pioneer work seems to have been done by the Franciscans, who early in the sixteenth century had founded several stations along the coast; and the member of Christians was augmented by immigrations from Salcete near Goa.
Boarding houses attached to four schools, Catechumenates at Mangalore, Cannanore and Calicut; St. Joseph's Asylum work-shops at Jeppoo, Mangalore; three orphanages at Mangalore, and two at Cannanore and Calicut.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09588b.htm   (875 words)

  
 Minicoy Pages- History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Thakurufan was an agent of the Ali Raja of Cannanore.
The nature of the relationship between Mohamed Thakurufan and the Ali Raja of Cannanore was outlined in a letter sent by a later Ali Raja, Mariambe Ali-Adi Raja Bibi, to the Sultan Mohamed Mueenuddine I of the Maldives.
While Minicoy was a sovereign possession of the Emperor and not that of an independent country such as Cannanore, Kashmir or Hyderabad, it is unclear why India felt it necessary to hold a plebiscite in Minicoy in 1956 to determine whether or not the people of Minicoy wished to join the Indian Union.
www.maldivesroyalfamily.com /minicoy_history.shtml   (1432 words)

  
 Mascot Beach Resort, Cannanore, Kannur, North Kerala, India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Mascot Beach Resort is situated at Cannanore (Kannur) in North Kerala.
Elimala : 40 mts drive north of Cannanore, Elimala is situated at a height of 885 ft. with an isolated cluster of hills.
Tellicherry :18 kms from Cannanore, Tellicherry is a place of immense historical importance.
www.nivalink.com /mascotresort   (266 words)

  
 Kannur (Cannanore) - land of bidis, looms and lores   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In this context, it is well worth mentioning that the deity of Kadalayi Sri Krishna temple was originally installed in a shrine at Kadalayikkota in south eastern part of present Kannur town.
Today Cannanore is known for its handloom beedi and coir industries.
Some of Kerala’s finest weavers come from this district, though these days their skills are not in as much demand as before.
personal.vsnl.com /lathish/kannur.html   (1072 words)

  
 The Dutch in Malabar (Kerala): Cochin, Quilon, Cannanore
The Dutch in Malabar (Kerala): Cochin, Quilon, Cannanore
But, at the end of the hostilities with the Portuguese, in 1663, the Dutch became the new rulers of the Malabar Coast.
The Dutch ruled Malabar for over a period of 130 years, and forced the rulers of Malabar to agree to monopolistic contracts with the VOC for pepper and cinnamon.
www.colonialvoyage.com /malabarD.html   (534 words)

  
 Universal Garments - Apparel Destination
The old name Cannanore is the anglicized form of Malayalam word Kannur.
Basel Mission first setup the Handloom weaving factories in Mangalore in 1844 and subsequently in Cannanore and Calicut in 1852.
It brought the handlooms popular in Manchester, UK and adapted to Indian conditions to run the Handloom weaving factories in modern line.With the success of these weaving units, some of the wealthy families in the areas ventured into Handloom weaving factories, mainly focusing in the manufacture of dress materials and casements.
www.universalgarments.com /appareldest.asp?city=17   (417 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Mangalore News : Kerala HC orders Railways to cut fare
Delivering the judgment on a public interest litigation petition filed by Gerison George of Mangalore, Justice C.N. Ramachandran directed the Railways to reduce the fare between the two stations as the train ran as a shuttle between Cannanore and Mangalore, stopping at 16 stations.
George, the judge observed: "On account of the stoppage of train at all stations, the running time is substantially more and so much so, there is discomfort and inconvenience to passengers.
Charges can be levied for reserved passengers up to Cannanore at the rate applicable to express trains.
www.hinduonnet.com /2004/06/08/stories/2004060813970300.htm   (191 words)

  
 ALMEIDA - LoveToKnow Article on ALMEIDA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A much more vigorous resistance was offered by the Moors of Mombasa, but the town was taken and destroyed, and its large treasures went to strengthen the resources of Almeida.
At other places on his way, such as the island of Angediva, near Goa, and Cannanore, he built forts, and adopted measures to secure the Portuguese supremacy.
On his arrival in India he took up his residence at Cochin, where a Portuguese fort had been built by Alphonso d'Albuquerque in 1503.
www.1911ency.org /A/AL/ALMEIDA.htm   (514 words)

  
 Aboutus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Cannanore Store had started its operation in 1965, founded by late 
their name to "Cannanore Store Info Centre" They are one of the 
Cannanore Store Info Centre made a tie-up with Cosmomart.com, Trivandrum, one of the leaders of e-commerce business in Kerala, as 
business.vsnl.com /cannanorestore/aboutus.html   (186 words)

  
 Cannanore Handloom Exports
The Company was established in 1987 and the Export started from 1989.
Within 5 years it has grown to be one of the MAJOR EXPORTING UNITS (100%) IN CANNANORE at present, having a capacity to Manufacture and Export Handloom Fabrics of varying widths starting from 45" to 110" and Made Ups of about 22,50,000 Sq.
We have a well-established 'In-House' design team headed by the Manangig Partner, comprising of One Designer, Seven Design Weavers, One CAD Designer, Four Preparatory Staff and One Sample Dyer exclusively for sampling.
www.chexp.net   (230 words)

  
 Cannanore constituency, Kerala, indian elections, indian elections 2004, forthcoming indian elections, elections in ...
Cannanore constituency, Kerala, indian elections, indian elections 2004, forthcoming indian elections, elections in india
India Elections » Constituency » Kerala » Cannanore
A P Abdullakutty (CPM) won from Cannanore, Kerala
www.indian-elections.com /kerala/cannanore.html   (48 words)

  
 Alumni.NET - Asia> India> Kerala> Kannur (Cannanore)
We are trying to list all the districts in this state, then classify all the towns or cities under their correct district.
If you know which town and district some of the schools below are located, please email support1@alumni.net with 'Kannur (Cannanore) Listing' as your email subject.
L B S Centre For Science And Technology
www.alumni.net /Asia/India/Kerala/Kannur_(Cannanore)   (125 words)

  
 Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for Asia - India - Kerala - North of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Asia - India - Kerala - North of Kozhikode - Kannur (Cannanore)
KANNUR (Cannanore), 92km north of Kozhikode, was for many centuries the capital of the Kolathiri rajas, who prospered from the thriving maritime spice trade through its port.
In the early 1500s, after Vasco da Gama passed through, the Portuguese took it and erected an imposing bastion, St Angelo's fort, overlooking the harbour, but today this is occupied by the Indian army and closed to visitors.
www.eztrip.com /dg_viewLocation_locationId-37704.html   (507 words)

  
 123India.com Cannanore : Cities : Kerala : States and Union Territories : Regional
Fiprer - Exporters of fabrics - Exporters of home furnishings, made ups and wooden accessories from Cannanore, Kerala state, India.
Kannur (Cannanore) - history, industries, organisations, tourist spots & general information
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dir.123india.com /regional/states_and_union_territories/kerala/cities/cannanore   (196 words)

  
 Lawyers / Solicitors / Attorneys/ Law Firms in Cannanore (INDIA)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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Persons accessing this site are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice in India & abroad regarding their individual legal, civil & criminal issues or consult one of the experts online.
www.helplinelaw.com /lawyers/india/cannanore   (533 words)

  
 CalicutNet.com - Kerala & Other Links. Kerala. Districts. Kannur. Guides.
Other Links carry a set of categorized links in many other topics.
nature tours, personalities, history, industries, business, education, health, accommodation, religions, events and activities of Cannanore in Kannur district.
Payangadi is located in Cannanore district which is in the north part of Kerala.
www.calicutnet.com /links/kerala/kannur/guides.htm   (235 words)

  
 Greater India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
During the centuries of fragmentation during Malla rule, Katmandu was a separate Kingdom.
An Indian state located along the southwestern coast of the subcontinent, from Mangalore in the north to Trivandrum in the south, and including such locales as Cannanore, Pondicherry, Calicut, and Cochin.
A Dravidian Kingdom, known to have traded extensively with Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese.
www.hostkingdom.net /india.html   (2764 words)

  
 BALKAN INDIA EXPORTS.Textiles products from CANNANORE and Knitted Garments from TIRUPPUR.
BALKAN INDIA EXPORTS.Textiles products from CANNANORE and Knitted Garments from TIRUPPUR.
A company who wants to manufacture or source any kind of apparel and home furnishing product from India, Asia, can get into BIE which is a reliable manufacturing and buying office to take care of all your buying needs.
Providing Safety to customers for their investment on purchase of merchandise.
www.balkanindiaexports.com   (80 words)

  
 Web hosting Kannur / Cannanore starting at just Rs.400/yr!!! webhosting india cheap website designing india, domain ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Web hosting Kannur / Cannanore ICICI India Cheap Web Hosting reseller Kannur / Cannanore and Reseller Web hosting Kannur / Cannanore.
Web hosting Kannur / Cannanore India Web Hosting reseller and Reseller Web hosting India.
We offer cost effective webhosting service and domain registration services in Kannur / Cannanore and other parts of the country
www.skywebindia.com /icici/web-hosting-Kannur-Cannanore.htm   (200 words)

  
 123India.com Business and Economy : Cannanore : Cities : Kerala : States and Union Territories : Regional
123India.com Business and Economy : Cannanore : Cities : Kerala : States and Union Territories : Regional
Malabar Residency - located in the heart of Kerala's most historic and scenic place.
Mascot Beach Resort - resort located in Cannanore offers ayurvedic health care services.
dir.123india.com /regional/states_and_union_territories/kerala/cities/cannanore/business_and_economy   (185 words)

  
 Welcome to "Sambodh Management" Online Newsletter of BRF-ML
Later he was Secretary, Spices Board ( Govt of India), and CEO of Cashew Export Promotion Council.
Currently he works as Corporate Advisor to Pavilions and Interiors Group of Companies and is also a Visiting Professor in Cochin University of Science and Technology, University of Calicut, University of Kerala, University of Cannanore, Kerala Press Academy, Kerala Agricultural University and several Management Institutes in Kerala.
His reason for joining BRF-ML is, in his words, "…found a Management Guru in Swamiji and was inspired by him".
www.bodhini.com /Spring_2004/trustees.htm   (1911 words)

  
 Maldives culture
In addition, these vessels contained 'great store of silks, coloured and white, and many brilliant tissues of gold, made by, the Islanders themselves, from thread obtained from Moor ships which visited the Islands by bartering for salt, earthenware, rice and silver.'
Seven years later, in 1510, the great Alfonso d'Albuquerque, second Viceroy at Goa, peremptorily dealt with Mamalle ( Mammali Marakkar), a predominant Mapilla merchant who lived at Cannanore and was styled 'Lord of the Maldive Islands' ( 0 Senhor das Illas de Maldiua)
To counteract the influence of this Moor, the Maldive Ruler sought the alliance of the Portuguese, undertaking to render them tribute on condition that they would compel Mamalle to renounce his pretensions.
www.corvalliscommunitypages.com /asia_pacific/maldives_culture.htm   (7916 words)

  
 Maldives Royal Family Official Website: Majid's Pages- Minicoy Island Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The letter was dated Friday 17 Jamada-el-oula Anno Hegirae 1243 (7 December AD 1827).
According to the letter Mohamed Thakurufan had entered into a treaty ceding sovereignty of the Maldives to the Ali Raja of Cannanore in the event Thakurufan was established in power in Male.
Download and install to create your Mahl texts
www.maldivesroyalfamily.com /minicoy.shtml   (943 words)

  
 HOME PAGE OF DR. RAJAN THOMAS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
BORN ON MAY 12 1959 AT ERNAKULAM KERALA.
SET UP OWN PRIVATE CLINIC ( CANNANORE EYE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTRE AT CANNANORE) IN 1988.
ANNA R THOMAS BORN ON JANUARY 11TH 1993
personal.vsnl.com /alukal   (96 words)

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