Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali 2026: Melukara and Kottathoor-Kaithakkodi Triumph on the Pamba ● Local News
Melukara and Kottathoor-Kaithakkodi Palliyodams win their respective batch titles at the 132nd Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali 2026 on the Pamba River.
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Muthuthayikkan Wins Sree Narayana Jayanthi Trophy in Thrilling Kumarakom Boat Race ● Local News
Kumarakom Boat Club’s Muthuthayikkan wins the 123rd Sree Narayana Jayanthi Ever-Rolling Trophy at Kottathodu, beating Thuruthithara in a thrilling finish.
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Kerala’s Experiential Tourism Push Brings New Focus to Water-Based Experiences ● Tourism
Kerala Tourism focuses on experiential travel and water-based experiences, highlighting traditional culture, backwater activities, and local community interaction in Kumarakom.
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Kerala Tourism Launches ‘Be a Malayali for a Day’ Initiative to Promote Experiential Travel ● Tourism
Kerala Tourism launches the 'Be a Malayali for a Day' initiative to promote immersive cultural experiences and community-based tourism across Kerala.
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75-Year-Old Shantamma Keeps Kumarakom’s Floating Tea Tradition Afloat ● Local News
75-year-old Shantamma serves hot tea and Kerala snacks from her floating boat stall on Kumarakom's backwaters, offering tourists a unique local experience.
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Renovation Nears Completion with ₹13.5 Crore Tourism Upgrade ● Tourism
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary at Kavanattinkara is undergoing a major ₹13.5 crore transformation under the Central Tourism Ministry’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 programme, with completion expected next month.
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Kumarakom Set to Welcome International Travel Delegates During Indo-Arab Connect 2026 ● Tourism
Kumarakom will welcome international travel professionals in September during the Indo-Arab Connect 2026 Kerala tour.
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Kumarakom Prepares for the 2026 Onam Tourism Season ● Festival
Kumarakom prepares to welcome visitors during Kerala’s 2026 Onam Tourism Week with backwaters, culture, cuisine and festive experiences.
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Aroma Chundan Wins 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2026 in Thrilling Finish ● Local News
Aroma Chundan won the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2026 at Punnamada Lake, completing the 1,380-metre course in 4:23.328 in a historic debut victory.
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72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race Underway in Alappuzha as Snake Boat Racing Takes Centre Stage ● Local News
The 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race is underway at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, featuring 71 boats and 22 traditional Chundan Vallams competing in Kerala's premier backwater event.
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Suresh Gopi Visits Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary to Review Tourism Development ● Local News
Union Minister for Tourism Suresh Gopi visited the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (located at Kavanattinkara and managed by KTDC) on August 20, 2026.
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Monsoon Birdwatching Keeps Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Relevant During the Rainy Season ● Tourism
Monsoon birdwatching is bringing renewed attention to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, with June to August recognised as an important season for observing resident wetland birds.
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