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(Search results - 35)India UntoldMay 5, 2024, 11:56 AM IST
A remarkable journey to becoming an IAS officer without clearing UPSC
Abdul Nasar secured a job in the Kerala Health Department after completing his studies. He never appeared for the competitive UPSC exams and yet achieved the prestigious rank of IAS in the year 2017. He served as the Collector of Kollam District in 2019.
IndiaJul 17, 2019, 6:05 PM IST
Kerala man slapped with 3 life imprisonment terms for raping, murdering 7-year-old niece
Kollam additional sessions court awarded a 25-year-old man three life imprisonment terms for raping and murdering a minor in 2017
IndiaJul 4, 2019, 6:07 PM IST
Kerala to get its first boxing academy in Kollam
The academy will be functioning in association with the district sports council and the amateur boxing association in Kollam, Kerala
IndiaJul 4, 2019, 1:40 PM IST
Kerala: From orphanage to Kollam collector's seat, here is the journey of Abdul Nasar
Abdul Nasar's life changed completely when he was five years old. He lost his father Abdul Khadar and was sent to an orphanage in Thalassery, Kannur in Kerala. His mother hoped that her child would be provided better food and education.
IndiaJul 1, 2019, 2:10 PM IST
German woman goes missing in Kerala; probe begins
Wiese Lisa's mother said her daughter left Germany on March 5 and arrived in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on March 7. Lisa had to visit Mata Amrithapuri ashram in Kollam. Her visa was supposed to expire on May 5. As she didn't come back to Germany, her mother got suspicious and filed a missing case.
IndiaJun 19, 2019, 6:00 PM IST
Harmful algal bloom reason for foam in Kollam sea, say NIO researchers
Around two feet of foam spread across 300 meters of shoreline was seen along the coast of Mundakkal region on June 10.
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 3:40 PM IST
Homeless artist in Kerala weaves magic on walls with mud, natural pigments
Raju from Kerala has literally changed the streets of Kollam with his magical hands. Every wall in the district is home to his art work. There are many videos of him displaying his artistic skills, with the oldest one dating back to 2011. These videos have now hit the limelight garnering the attention of netizens.
IndiaJun 7, 2019, 1:36 PM IST
Monsoon to hit Kerala in 48 hours; IMD issues orange alert in four districts
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts of Kerala on June 9 and 10
IndiaJun 6, 2019, 3:52 PM IST
Kerala: Speeding car hits two kids on their first day to school; victims critical
The accident took place in Kerala's Kollam district and three children including a one-and-a-half-year-old infant, were left seriously injured
IndiaJun 5, 2019, 3:00 PM IST
Kerala Nipah patient recovering; 5 await test results
The health ministry has prepared a list of 311 people who have come in contact with the Nipah virus-affected youth. The list includes people from Kollam, Idukki, Thrissur and Ernakulam of Kerala.
IndiaMay 31, 2019, 12:34 PM IST
Kerala: Son arrested for raping mentally-ill mother
A 40-year-old man sexually assaulted his own mother. The mother is said to be mentally-ill. His father lodged a complaint at the Anchalummood police station in Kerala's Kollam district
IndiaMay 27, 2019, 1:43 PM IST
Kerala policeman dies while singing at daughter’s pre-wedding ceremony
The 55-year-old man collapsed on stage while singing a song, a day before his daughter's wedding. On Sunday (May 26), his daughter Archa and Vishnuprasad married at Parimanam, Kollam in Kerala
IndiaMay 25, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Kerala auto driver raped and killed 16-year-old; to spend 43 years in jail
The accused Sunilkumar is awarded with life imprisonment of 43 years. He has also been asked by the Kollam court in Kerala to pay Rs 3 lakh as fine. The brutal incident happened on July 29, 2017.
IndiaMay 20, 2019, 2:30 PM IST
Kevin murder case in Kerala: Two accused attack witness
The sixth and the 13th accused, Manu Muraleedharan and Shinu Naseer, who were out on bail, had allegedly attacked the witness in the Kevin murder case on Sunday at Punalur in Kollam, Kerala.
IndiaMar 5, 2019, 11:27 AM IST
Egmore-Kollam Mail back on track as Kollam Express after 18 years
After 18 years of discontinued service of Egmore-Kollam Mail the same train is back on track as Kollam Express