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The Ashtamudi Water Gate Music Festival in Kollam, India, offers free, daily musical performances until October 11th, exploring water's cultural connection through diverse traditions and film screenings.
Kollam's five-day Ashtamudi Water Gate Music Festival starts tomorrow, aiming to revitalise a cultural complex with diverse music and film, highlighting water and culture's connection. Entry is free but requires passes.
The court was considering a contempt petition regarding non-compliance with their July 2025 judgment, which directed the government to establish a Management Unit
Ashtamudi, an estuarine wetland covering 6,140 hectares, is the second-largest wetland in Kerala and the deepest estuary in the State.
The serene surroundings attract visitors throughout the day, drawn by the cool breeze and the view of Ashtamudi Lake.
Seeing the woman struggling in the lake, Muneer immediately jumped in to rescue her. He tried to pull her toward a bridge pillar by her hair but couldn’t manage to lift her out.
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to set up a dedicated authority and prepare a comprehensive management plan to protect Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar wetland of international importance that is currently facing severe environmental threats. A division bench comprising Chief
Local clam collectors are concerned about the destruction of breeding grounds due to dredging for the National Highway development project, impacting their livelihoods and the clam population.
Forest veterinary doctors who conducted the necropsy have collected samples of heart and muscle for a detailed histo-pathological examination.
A whale shark which landed in the Ashtamudi backwaters and was towed by fishermen towards Kavanadu at Meenatucherry in Kollam on Monday died at night, and the carcass was transported to the Punnala forest region for necropsy on Tuesday. The whale shark is included in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife
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