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From Forests to Islands

Staff reporter Kollam district is divided into three distinct physical regions: the coastal lowlands, the midlands with rolling hills

Kollam remains a confluence of history, trade, and cultural evolution. From its ancient prominence in global commerce to its

Beyond its industrial and historical gravitas, Kollam is a sanctuary of natural beauty. The enchanting backwaters, particularly Munroe Island

Kollam was a coveted prize for European imperial powers. The Portuguese arrived in the late 15th century, establishing the

Kollam holds the distinction of having Kerala’s first aerodrome, established in the late 1920s. However, following a tragic air

From the late 19th century until the latter half of the 20th century, Kollam emerged as the ‘commercial capital’

In 2014, dredgers working at the Tangasseri Breakwater complex unearthed a remarkable collection of antique artefacts, including a massive

Studies conducted by the Archaeology Department suggest that around 960 BCE, a fleet was sent to Kollam by King

Mullakkara Ratnakaran Former Minister The old saying, Kollam kandavanu Illam venda, means that anyone who came to Kollam could

M.A. Baby Former Minister When discussing the cultural heritage of Kollam, the words of the renowned poet Vyloppilli