In Kannur for Kalolsavam? Here's what you should know

» Over 12,000 students to participate in 232 events – 89 events in High School, 105 in Higher Secondary; 19 each in Sanskrit and Arabic Kalolsavams

» 177 individual events and 55 group events; 172 stage events and 60 non-stage events

» Over 600 judges in total; 850 teachers to organize events

» Results available online immediately after each event – use Poomaram app or login to http://www.schoolkalolsavam.in/

» Live streaming of events on both the app and the website

» Except drama, organizers aim to wind up all events by 11pm everyday

» Police Ground is the main venue and is named Nila

» Oottupura (dining hall) at Jawahar Stadium; cooking team headed by culinary expert Pazhayidam Mohanan Namboothiri

» Lunch will be for 15,000 people daily; breakfast, evening tea/coffee and dinner for 10,000 people

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Important numbers

24-hour special police helpline: 9947800100, you can also send complaints via WhatsApp

Kannur Railway Station: 0497 – 2705555

KSRTC, Kannur: 0497 – 2707777

District Hospital: 0497 – 2731234