Kottayam Today
Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

CrimeChanganassery7 days ago

Three family members died in Changanassery; cause of death linked to debt

An incident occurred in Changanassery where a father, mother, and son died. A note was found suggesting that debt was the cause of death.

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Kollam-Kottayam MEMU to run up to Ernakulam, set to ease rush in Venad

The extended Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service is expected to ease overcrowding on the Venad Express, offering an additional travel option for…

PoliticsKottayam7 days ago

Congress decides against giving cabinet rank to P.J. Joseph

The Congress leadership has decided that P.J. Joseph should not be given a cabinet rank. The party stated that giving cabinet positions to…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Asanghaditha Union KTUC (M) demands immediate repair of several roads in Pala town

The Asanghaditha Union KTUC (M) demanded that the taxi stand front side, Murikkum Puza Junction, Pala TB Road, Kattakayam Road, and Pala…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Inland waterway proposed to link Kottayam port with Vizhinjam

An inland waterway is proposed to link Kottayam port with Vizhinjam. The 180-km journey is expected to take 12 to 14 hours. The waterway…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Student's 'Kaithunna' System Praised by State Disaster Management Authority

A student developed 'Kaithunna,' a novel digital system for emergency response during natural disasters and accidents. The system was…

Faith & festivalsPala7 days ago

Tharangini's Ganasangamam 2026 to be held at Marymatha Auditorium

Tharangini's Ganasangamam 2026 will be held on Sunday, November 1, from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Marymatha Auditorium. The organization's…

CrimeKottayam7 days ago

Youth Commission files case over alleged custodial torture of Adivasi youth

The Kerala State Youth Commission filed a case regarding the alleged brutal torture of an Adivasi youth from Punjaar Perungulam Edakkara…

DistrictPala7 days ago

Four injured in various accidents admitted to Cherppungal Mar Sliva MediCity

Four people injured in various accidents were admitted to Cherppungal Mar Sliva MediCity. Sumesh Kumar, 37, a resident of Kodungoor, was…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 days ago

Residents demand reconsideration of Meenachil River Valley Project after RTI reveals Adukkathu Dam was not abandoned

According to an RTI response received by public activist Ponthanal Sheriff, the Meenachil River Valley Project, including the Adukkathu Dam,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 days ago

Upazila School Arts Festival to be held at Theekoy St. Mary's HSS on November 2-5

The Upazila School Arts Festival will be held at Theekoy St. Mary's Higher Secondary School premises on November 2, 3, 4, and 5. Over 3000…

CrimeChanganassery7 days ago

Three found dead in Changanassery; note suggests debt of ₹3 lakh

Three people were found dead inside a house near Changanassery S B College. The deceased, Sajju Antony, his wife Anu, and son Sabin, were…

DistrictPala7 days ago

Sarojani Amma (92) passes away at Vallichira Radhavilasam in Pala

Sarojani Amma, wife of the late Sankaran Nair, passed away at Vallichira Radhavilasam (Kochukkunnumpara) in Pala. Her funeral will be held…

PoliticsKottayam31 October 2026

Questions arise within the party regarding who advised Pinarayi Vijayan on the Kerala Legislative Assembly floor

Allegations are growing within the CPI(M) that Pinarayi Vijayan's repeated lapses in the Legislative Assembly are due to his media advisors.…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Cyclone warning issued for Bay of Bengal; heavy rain and lightning expected in Kerala until Wednesday

The central weather department issued a cyclone warning for the Bay of Bengal, noting a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and the…

DistrictChanganassery31 October 2026

Suicide note found in Changanassery family death; debt of three lakh rupees mentioned

A suicide note was found following a family death in Changanassery. The note reportedly mentions a debt of three lakh rupees. Police are…

Faith & festivalsPala31 October 2026

RSS organizes Kesari friendship gathering in Meenachil Khand

The RSS organized a Kesari friendship gathering under the auspices of the Meenachil Khand. The event was held at Idayath Sri Vinayaka…

Faith & festivalsKottayam31 October 2026

Abdul Hadi receives felicitation at Marcas Central Campus after winning gold in state school sports meet

The Marcas Central Campus felicitated Abdul Hadi, an eighth-grade student from Marcas Alpharouqia Higher Secondary School, for winning gold…

DistrictChanganassery31 October 2026

Three people found dead in a house in Changanassery; police suspect suicide due to severe financial crisis

Three people, Saju Antony (64), his wife Anu (59), and son Sabin (34), were found dead by hanging in a house near S.B. College in…

CrimeChanganassery31 October 2026

Father, Mother, Son Found Dead in Police House in Changanassery

A suicide note was found at the police house.