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LDF hegemony weakens in Kollam

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] BJP candidate B. Shailaja celebrates victory after a hat trick in Thevally division of Kollam Corporation on Saturday. | Photo Credit: C. SURESHKUMAR The electoral outcome in Kollam district signals a major political realignment within the region, defined by the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) historical urban breakthrough and a decisive weakening of the Left […]

Railways conduct full-scale safety mock drill at Kollam Junction railway station

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The Thiruvananthapuram Division of the Southern Railway conducted a full-scale safety mock drill jointly with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday (November 15, 2025) as part of its efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and passenger safety. The exercise simulated a real-time emergency scenario involving a train at Kollam Junction railway […]

Omalloor Krishi Vaibhavam, the biggest agrarian fair in South Kerala, is a powerful reminder of our roots

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Tubers in myriad shapes, colours and size fill up every available space at Omalloor Krishi Vaibhavam market, just behind the panchayat office at Omalloor, about five kilometres from Pathanamthitta. It spills out of shops into sidewalks, alleys and streets. I seek the help of Gopalakrishnan, manning one of the outlets, to identify some of the tubers. The […]

Chef Suresh Pillai calls for an academy to promote, popularise and preserve Kerala’s culinary heritage

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] “Mohanlal is a complete foodie. He enjoys exploring different kinds of cuisines, cooking and having good food. His tastes are not confined to any one cuisine; he enjoys several kinds of food he has had during his travels,” says Chef and restaurateur Suresh Pillai. At times, the actor opts for customised diets. Sometimes, the […]

Local history buffs are engaging with neighbourhood communities to rediscover and preserve their heritage

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Revisiting the story of a hookah with a 300-year-old history of maritime trade, made in a small port town in Kozhikode, is just one of many interventions by concerned residents in Kerala to conserve and preserve the heritage of the State. They are making determined efforts to raise awareness of the heritage on a […]

An ex-NRI brews a coffee brand from mushroom in Kerala

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] La Bae, a mushroom infused coffee brand has been developed with the help of Krishi Vigyan Kendra La Bae, a mushroom infused coffee brand has been developed with the help of Krishi Vigyan Kendra In 2021 Lalu Thomas was one among the several non-resident Indians who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though […]

With fish in shallow waters disappearing, fisherfolk in Kerala staring at penury

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Navamy Sudhish reports on the disastrous impact of extreme climate events, rising fuel prices, destructive fishing practices, and overexploitation on livelihoods and biodiversity Navamy Sudhish reports on the disastrous impact of extreme climate events, rising fuel prices, destructive fishing practices, and overexploitation on livelihoods and biodiversity As dawn breaks, Vitalis slowly glides into undulating […]