Asian Waterbird Census 2026 records 60% jump in Kollams waterbird count
The census highlights some worrying ecological trends with several areas, including Munroe Island, Cheeloor, Umayanalloor, Kappil-Pozhikkara and the Ashtamudi belt, reporting lower counts
MP demands overhaul of Kollam Rural police district
R-Day celebrations: Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar to hoist national flag in Kollam
ESIC greenlights new medical college in Kollam
Sabarimala gold loss cases: Court grants former TDB officer Murari Babu statutory bail
Kollam Vigilance Court Judge Mohit C.S. granted bail to Babu as 90 days had elapsed since his arrest, and SIT had failed to file chargesheets in the two cases
CPI(M) leader joins IUML, claims Left party not secular anymore
Kollam(Kerala): A long-term Communist Party of India (Marxist) Kollam District Committee member on Thursday, January 22, joined the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a key constituent of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition in the state. Suja Chandrababu, who was a member of the Left party for around 30 years, was inducted into the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Clash between tourists and drivers clouds Munnars image as safe destination
In a recent incident, a clash occurred between a group of tourists from Karunagappally in Kollam and local taxi drivers over the formers attempt to take photograph on a parked MUV at the hill station
Sabarimala gold theft case: ED raids several premises in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
ED raid comes in the wake of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kollam, authorising the agency in early December to open an investigation against the suspects under various provisions of PMLA
Kollam Vigilance Court to pronounce verdict on Unnikrishnan Pottis bail today
Though the court may grant bail to Potti in the case involving the gold theft from Dwarapalakas, he will not be released from jail since he is also an accused in the case of gold theft from the door frame
Keralas milk production surged by 10 lakh litres: Minister
Kerala Dairy Expo organised as part of the State Ksheera Sangamam inaugurated in Kollam
State Ksheera Sangamam from January 18 to 21 in Kollam
Dr. Verghese Kurien Award as well as the Dairy Sahakari Awards will be presented during the event
KAAPA accused arrested with hashish oil in Kollam
New Police Commissioners for Kochi, Kollam and Kozhikode cities
Kerala: Two sports trainees found hanging in hostel, probe launched
Kollam: Two teenage girl athletes, both trainees staying at a SAI hostel, were found dead in one of their rooms on Thursday, January 15, in an apparent suicide pact, the police said. The deceased were identified as Sandra A (18) of Chaliyam Kozhikode district and Vyshnavi V(15) of Muthakkal Thiruvananthapuram district. According to police, Sandra Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
2 Girl Trainee Athletes Found Hanging At Sports Authority Of India Hostel In Kerala's Kollam
The 17-year-old girl was an athletics trainee studying in Class 12, while the other one was a kabaddi player and a Class 10 student.
2 Girls Found Hanging At Sports Authority Of India Hostel In Kerala's Kollam
Two sports trainees were found hanging in a room at a Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, police said.
Kollam Vigilance Court denies bail to Unnikrishnan Potti
Remand period of K.S. Baiju, S. Sreekumar, Pankaj Bhandari, and Govardhan, other accused in the case, extended till January 28
Kollam Vigilance court postpones senior Tantris bail hearing
Low-risk bird flu confirmed in Kollam
An outbreak of low-risk avian influenza, identified as H9N2, has been confirmed at the Thottathara hatchery in Ayur, Kollam district, following the deaths of over 1,200 birds since January 2.
Kollam district panchayat prioritises project completion; multiple healthcare upgrades on the anvil
Plans include transformation of Kollam District Hospital and District Ayurveda Hospital into state-of-the-art facilities, besides specialised healthcare projects for cancer and cardiac patients
Ashtamudi Lake all set for grand water regatta
Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam is poised for a thrilling showdown as it hosts the 11th Presidents Trophy Boat Race and the grand finale of the Champions Boat League on January 10
RSP faces internal backlash over Eravipuram Assembly seat
While a section of the party has proposed fielding Karthik Premachandran, son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran, the move has ignited sharp resistance from members who decry the rise of dynasty politics.
Ashwamedham 7.0 launched in Kollam
Kollam KSRTC budget tourism cell records 38 lakh revenue during holiday season
38 lakh collected in revenue during the Christmas-New Year period
First phase of EVM inspection begins in Kollam
Sea conclave on systemic issues within marine, fisheries sectors
The event, being organised by the Fishermen Community Development Programme, will be held in Kollam on January 7
'Double-engine government' needed for Kerala's development: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Union Minister Suresh Gopi stressed the need for a BJP government in Kerala for development. He highlighted how a central forensic lab project was moved from Thrissur to Thiruvananthapuram. Gopi suggested learning from the BJP's Thiruvananthapuram Corporation win. He also plans to discuss preserving heritage buildings at Kollam railway station with the Union Railway Minister.
R. Lathadevi takes charge as Kollam district panchayat president
New Mayors, municipal chairpersons take charge in Kerala
V.V. Rajesh takes over as the first BJP Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, four United Democratic Front Mayors, three of them women, take oath in Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, and Kannur Corporations. The lone LDF Mayor, O. Sadasivan, sworn in as Mayor of the Kozhikode Corporation
Municipal heads assume office in Kollam
SDPI support to UDF in Kollam Corporation sparks political row
CPI(M) acting district secretary S. Jayamohan says UDF secured its victory by aligning not only with BJP but also with minority communal forces like Jamaat-e-Islami and SDPI
A.K. Hafeez assumes office as first UDF Mayor of Kollam
The transition signifies the end of a quarter-century of uninterrupted governance by LDF and a major realignment in the regions political landscape. The council also elects Udaya Sukumaran of Tangassery division as the Deputy Mayor
Congress leaders V K Minimol, Niji Justin, P Indira and A K Hafeez elected Mayors of Kochi, Thrissur, Kannur and Kollam; O Sadashivan of CPM in Kozhikode
BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor VV Rajesh elected as first BJP mayor in Kerala
The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. V V Rajesh became the mayor, marking the BJP's first municipal corporation victory in Kerala. The United Democratic Front secured victories in Kollam, Kochi, and Thrissur Corporations. The Left Democratic Front won in Kozhikode, and the UDF is set to lead Kannur.
Kollam district administration steps up food safety enforcement
SIT moves closer to questioning more TDB higher-ups in Sabarimala gold theft case
Notably, two TDB officials who were in charge in 2019, K.P. Sankar Das and N. Vijaykumar, have moved the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Vigilance, Kollam, for protection from arrest. Officials said the SIT had not named any 2019 TDB member as an accused in the case
Supplyco Christmas-New Year fair gets under way in Kollam
Fair offers 20 kg of rice per person at 25 a kg. Special discount available for more than 280 products, with branded daily essentials sold at 5% to 50% discount
Heart, retrieved from a Kollam native declared brain dead at Thiruvananthapuram MCH following road accident, set to be transplanted to Nepali national Durga Kami, who has been seeking medical help in India for close to a year
Anti-narcotic drive held in Kollam
Swearing-in of local body members in Kollam
BJP in Kollam moves from the margin to the mainstream
Enforcement measures strengthened in Kollam ahead of Christmas and New Year
To prevent price hikes and hoarding during the festive season, squads comprising officials from the Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology, Food Safety and Health along with tahsildars will conduct inspections
On December 5 afternoon, motorists and other passengers on the service road beneath the under-construction National Highway 66 stretch at Mylakkadu in Kollam were jolted by the sudden disintegration of the Reinforced Soil (RS) wall of the embankment, which spewed soil and rubble onto the road. As they ran for their lives abandoning their vehicles, it seemed like the repeat of a similar collapse at Kooriyad in Malappuram earlier. The incidents raise questions over the safety of the RS structures built and being built at various parts of the State. Experts and residents say lack of rigorous soil testing and inadequate geotechnical investigation are the primary causes of the collapses
In Kerala, Modi government favouring Adani group in highway road projects: Venugopal
Claiming a highway scam, the Congress MP says that from Kasaragod in the north to Kollam in the south, National Highway projects, two major stretches NH 66 and NH 544, are collapsing before the eyes of the public
Kerala local body polls: LDF hegemony weakens in Kollam
UDF sweeps four Corporations, LDF reduced to one, BJP opens score
The UDF secures 46 out of 76 seats in Kochi and gains ground in Thrissur and Kollam, highlighting a changing political landscape. The LDF retains Kozhikode Corporation, while the NDA celebrates its first municipal victory in Thiruvananthapuram.
Votes to be counted in 16 centres in Kollam
Counting centre for Kollam Corporation will be Thevalli Boys Higher Secondary School
Stray dog crisis in Kollam takes a political turn
Amid rising dog bite incidents and rabies-related deaths, the Opposition slams the ruling coalition for its failure in implementing effective animal control measures during campaigning for the local body elections.
Sabarimala Gold Case: Kerala Vigilance Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former TDB Prez
The Kollam Vigilance Court denied the relief to Padmakumar, also a former CPI(M) MLA, after the prosecution opposed his bail plea on the ground that there was sufficient evidence on record to prove the offence against him
Three killed in auto-bus collision in Kollam
NHAI to conduct intensive soil testing across 378 RS wall locations in Kerala
Eighteen geotechnical agencies will perform soil sampling and testing across 18 highway projects in Kerala. Move follows the collapse of a portion of a wall on the NH-66 at Mylakkadu in Kollam. Reports generated after proper investigations will serve as the basis for re-checking the construction of every single RS wall, says NHAI
Inadequate geotechnical investigation led to NH collapse in Kollam, say experts
They point out that the site is inherently high-risk, featuring compressible soil and multiple water pathways between surrounding polders, making it highly susceptible to collapse from water saturation
70.09% polling reported in Kollam
First phase of Kerala local body polls on Tuesday; voting to begin at 7 a.m.
Votes will be polled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Phase-I of the local body elections covering wards in 595 local bodies across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam districts.
In play in the first phase of polling on Tuesday are three Municipal Corporations, 39 municipalities, seven district panchayats, 75 block panchayats, and 471 grama panchayats spanning Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts
Kerala local body elections: 22.54 lakh voters to exercise franchise in Kollam
Ten fishing boats gutted in massive fire in Kollam
Rescue operations severely hampered by explosion of onboard gas cylinders and poor road connectivity to the area. Despite the challenges, local residents and Fire and Rescue Services manage to prevent a larger disaster by successfully moving eight other moored boats away from the flames
Kerala: Massive fire destroys over 10 fishing boats in Kollam; no casualties reported
A fire broke out before dawn on Sunday at a boat-anchoring point on Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, destroying more than ten fishing boats. The blaze started around 2:30 am near Kureepuzha church, close to the Ayyankovil temple. Officials said the cause is still not known, but no injuries were reported.
NH collapse in Kollam: Centre begins steps to blacklist construction firm
An expert committee to visit the site soon, and further action will be taken based on the panels report
Expert team to probe NH collapse in Kollam
Sole responsibility of NH collapse on NHAI and construction agency, says Finance Minister, while visiting the accident site
Part of under-construction highway collapses in Kollam
Repair works on road under bridge begins at Kollampalayam
Special trains to Sabarimala from Telangana from December 13
Hyderabad: In view of the heavy rush of devotees travelling to Sabarimala, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special train services from December 13 to January 2 connecting various stations under its jurisdiction with Kollam Junction in Kerala. A total of ten special trains, including both onward and return services, will be operated, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Over 1,500 flex boards removed for code of conduct violation in Kollam
Motorists seek repair works to road under bridge at Kollampalayam
Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT grills former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner
Investigators questioned former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju regarding gold lost from Sabarimala temple. Baiju was permitted custody until evening by the Kollam Vigilance Court. He was the Commissioner when gold-plated coverings were removed for electroplating in 2019. The court dismissed his bail application in a related case. Six people have been arrested so far.
The hospital was selected from 57 nominations from 51 countries in the Asia-Pacific region
Kerala local body polls: Rivals will seek to loosen LDFs firm grip on Kollam Corporation
Since the formation of the Corporation in 2000, the Left front has been in power. This time, the CPI(M) is not fielding a single sitting member of the current council, hoping that a totally new line-up will get voters approval. While the UDF is looking for a recovery from a major setback in the 2020 elections, the NDA, having tripled its seats in 2020, is highly optimistic about its prospects
Tenders worth 6.46 crore for station redevelopment projects in Kollam and Alappuzha
Sasthamkotta and Karunagappally in Kollam, and Haripad and Punnapra in Alappuzha are the stations in focus
SIT produces Padmakumar before Inquiry Commissioner and Special Vigilance Judge in Kollam. Court remands him in SIT custody till Friday
Kerala local body polls 2025: Rival fronts fear public anger as pollution hogs the limelight
Public anger over industrial emissions and untreated wastewater is mounting pressure on political parties. While reverberations of agitations against a poultry waste treatment plant in Kozhikode is likely to shape voter sentiment, Ashtamudi Lakes pollution is becoming a key poll issue in Kollam.
Ahead of National Milk Day, Milma launches five new premium products
Kerala Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani will inaugurate the State-level National Milk Day celebrations on November 26 in Kollam. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will preside over the function
Kerala: Man Kills Wife by Hitting Her with LPG Cylinder in Kollam
Police have arrested her husband, Madhusudhanan Pillai, who assaulted her following a quarrel at their house around midnight
Kollam district school Kalolsavam from Nov. 25
RAF Team Deployed at Sabarimala for Security
A 140-member unit led by Deputy Commander Bijuraj from Kollam assumed charge at Sannidhanam, the temple complex, on Saturday
Kodi Kada is in non-stop election mode
Since 1984, the small shop is the primary source of campaign materials for political parties across Kollam and neighbouring districts all through the year. It provides an array of customised products and strictly adheres to green protocol
Heavy rain disrupts normal life in southern Kerala
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issued an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha districts applicable for the next 24 hours.
Centre to establish CGHS Wellness Centre in Kollam
Railways conduct full-scale safety mock drill at Kollam Junction railway station
The mock drill was designed to strengthen disaster response capabilities and provide hands-on training for managing train accidents through a realistic scenario
Kerala cop booked for molesting woman officer during duty
Kollam: A case has been registered against a police official for allegedly molesting his woman colleague at the Coastal Police Station here, officials said on Saturday. Police officials said the case was registered against Senior Civil Police Officer Navas at the Chavara police station here. According to police, Navas was working on deputation at the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Zonal competitions of SGOU arts festival from Nov. 15
The State festival will be held from November 28 to 30. Over 1,000 students from 11 study centres in Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Kollam districts will participate in the competitions
Kerala local body polls 2025: Kollam district to have 2,722 polling stations
Man Attacked With Machetes, House Stormed After Argument With Auto Driver
A man and two of his neighbours suffered severe injuries when an autorickshaw driver and his friends, some of whom were waving machetes, stormed his house after a minor argument near Kollam in Kerala.
Southern Railway announces 16 special trains for Sabarimala pilgrimage season
Thiruvananthapuram: Southern Railway on Monday announced 16 special trains for pilgrims travelling to Sabarimala for the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season, which begins on November 17. The trains will be operational from November 14 to January 24, 2026 from Kakinada, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Charlapalli, Machilipatnam, Narasapur, Chennai Egmore, Dr MGR Chennai Central to Kollam and Kottayam, a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Ernakulam will go to polls on December 9. Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kannur and Kozhikode on December 11
LSGD identifies new sites for regional sanitary waste incineration facilities in Kerala
The proposed plants, each capable of processing 20 tonnes of waste per day, will be established in Kottarakara in Kollam, Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam, Kuttippuram in Malappuram and Kadannappalli in Kannur.
Special train from Cherlapally to Sabarimala announced
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special train services for Ayyappa devotees travelling to Sabarimala. A special train service (Train No. 07113) will operate between Cherlapally and Kollam from November 18 to January 13, departing Cherlapally every Tuesday. This train will pass through key stations including Secunderabad, Lingampalli, Vikarabad, Tandur, Yadgir, Krishna, Raichur, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amoebic meningoencephalitis: study on host risk factors initiated
Health department and ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology begins case control study with 66 recent cases being chosen from Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam
