The Latest Breaking News from Kollam

Kollam to host State School Arts Festival

Kerala to host State School Arts Festival in Thiruvananthapuram/Kollam. Teacher training institute/pre-primary teacher training institute/Teachers Day celebrations in Palakkad. State School Arts Festival in 2nd week of Jan, Special School Arts Festival in Ernakulam in Nov, State School Sports Meet in Kunnamkulam in Oct, State School Science Fair in Dec.…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Kollam Biodiversity Circuit to have three clusters initially

Kollam Biodiversity Circuit to connect top & upcoming destinations in Kollam. Project to include Ashtamudi, Thenmala ecotourism, hill stations & wildlife sanctuaries. Infrastructure facilities to be upgraded & established at ₹10.19 crore. Local bodies to promote offbeat destinations through Destination Challenge.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Three arrested with MDMA in Kollam

As part of the Onam special enforcement drive, Kollam Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotics Special Squad registered two Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) cases for the possession of MDMA during inspections conducted in various parts of the district.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Former school principal found guilty of creating records of bogus admissions

Ex-principal of Kollam school found guilty of manipulating registers for bogus admissions. Sentenced to 7 yrs RI & fined ₹1.7 lakh. Found guilty of Sections 13 (1)(d), 120B & 471 of PCA, IPC. Act caused retention of 5 teachers & loss of ₹8,94,647 in salary & allowance.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Kollam bids tearful adieu to Oommen Chandy

Unprecedented crowd in Kollam bid farewell to Oommen Chandy; tens of thousands lined roads, gathered at junctions to pay respects. Mourners shared fond memories, boards, banners, hoardings dotted road. Memorial meetings held in many parts, massive crowd in Kottarakara. Hundreds from all parts of State arrived to bid farewell.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Youth arrested with MDMA in Kollam

Youth arrested with MDMA in Kollam

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Supreme Court allows Maudany to travel to his hometown in Kerala

The Supreme Court modified the bail conditions and has allowed Abdul Nazir Maudany, the prime accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial bomb blasts case, to travel to his hometown Kollam in Kerala from Bengaluru

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Woman arrested for forging LDC job appointment order

Kollam East police have arrested R. Rakhi, a 25-year-old Ezhukone resident for forging documents including the advice memo and appointment order from Kerala Public Service Commission.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Six districts in Kerala see drop in grades in school performance index

Six districts in Kerala see drop in grades in school performance index

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

State bids adieu to the businessman who helped Malayalam films rise and shine

K. Ravindranathan Nair’s last rites were held at Kollam Public Library on Sunday and the funeral with complete State honours was attended by a large crowd that included Ministers, film personalities, and socio-cultural leaders

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023