Kollam: Quick Facts

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Aoora headlines music festival finale in India • Oct. 22, 2026, 5:14 AM ET (Korea Herald)

KCC triennial assembly to begin in Kollam on October 27 • Oct. 21, 2026, 7:58 AM ET (The Hindu)

Kollam gets its first exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra • Oct. 18, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of India and surrounding countries highlighting the location of Kollam in southwestern India near the Arabian Sea coast. Neighboring countries such as Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are also labeled. A small inset globe in the upper right shows the regional context within Asia.

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