A local holiday has been announced for September 23 in three panchayats associated with the Kallada Jalotsavam: Munrothuruthu, East Kallada and West Kallada. Government offices and schools in the affected local areas will observe the holiday.
Railway authorities are planning to accelerate work on 12 road overbridge projects in the Kollam Lok Sabha constituency. The projects are at different stages, with land acquisition, approvals and agency appointments affecting progress. The Iravipuram overbridge has already been completed, while work is progressing at Polayathode.
Traffic congestion has been reported at the Mamoottil railway crossing, with motorists experiencing long waiting periods when trains pass through the crossing. The issue has been highlighted in the latest Kollam local news.
A nursing college is planned at Karunagappally Taluk Hospital, described in the latest local report as a development in the district’s education and healthcare sector.
Administrative approval has been given for ₹74 lakh for renovation of the historic Punalur Suspension Bridge. The reported work includes addressing deteriorated walkway boards and structural components of the bridge.
A report published on September 23 highlighted poor road conditions on the Paruthiyara–Veliyam Padinjattinkara route, with damaged road sections, sharp bends and waterlogging creating difficulties for commuters.
Kollam is under a yellow weather alert on September 23 as Kerala is expected to receive widespread rain. The IMD has warned of isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds. Fishermen have also been advised not to venture into the sea during the rough-weather period.
