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

Faith & festivalsPala31 October 2026

Congress observed Indira Gandhi's martyrdom day and birthday celebrations in Pala

The Congress Pala Mandal Committee observed Indira Gandhi's martyrdom day and the birthdays of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Umention…

PoliticsKottayam31 October 2026

Minister M Liju to revoke authority to issue bar licenses to Excise Deputy Commissioners

Minister M Liju announced that the authority to grant bar licenses to Excise Deputy Commissioners will be revoked. The government stated…

CrimeChanganassery31 October 2026

Son dies by hanging after father and mother commit suicide in Changanassery

A man died by hanging in Changanassery after his father and mother committed suicide due to debt.

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Former MLA Rahul Mankootathil criticizes media for allegedly suppressing news of channel owner's arrest in ₹4,000 crore scam

Former MLA Rahul Mankootathil criticized the media for allegedly suppressing news regarding the arrest of 'News Malayalam' channel owner in…

CrimeChanganassery31 October 2026

Three people from a family found dead inside a house in Changanassery

Three people from a family were found dead inside a house in Changanassery. Police are continuing the investigation based on a preliminary…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Three people from a family found dead in Kottayam

Three people from a family were found dead in Kottayam.

Faith & festivalsPuthuppally31 October 2026

Puthuppally talent wins first grade at Saragasangama Kalolsavam

The story of talents from Puthuppally emerged from the Saragasangama Kalolsavam. They achieved success despite facing intense heat and…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Rubber prices cross ₹300 mark for the first time in history

Rubber prices have crossed the ₹300 mark for the first time in history. Farmers are concerned that the lack of laborers could become a…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Competition between KSRTC chain services and private buses on Kottayam-Kozhencherry route

Competition exists between KSRTC chain services and private buses on the Kottayam-Kozhencherry route. The competition affects both…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Kottayam EMU Train Service Extended to Ernakulam

The railway has extended the Kottayam EMU train service to Ernakulam. This development, according to Rajiv Chandrasekhar MLA, will provide…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Achieved Success in Long Jump, Athlete Returns to Kottayam

Despite dreaming of a medal, the athlete secured a fourth place in the high jump and won gold and silver in the subjunior long jump and 80m…

CrimeKottayam31 October 2026

260 cases registered during night police check in Kottayam district; 143 cases for drunk driving

Police registered 260 cases in various violations during the night combing check in the district. Among these, 143 cases were registered for…

CrimeKottayam31 October 2026

Three arrested in Thrikkodithanam for assaulting youth, causing skull fracture

Thrikkodithanam police arrested three individuals in connection with the case of assaulting a youth and causing a skull fracture at the…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Census 2027 Census will be conducted from January 25 to February 28

The Census 2027 population count will be conducted from January 25 to February 28. Public can provide information online starting January…

PoliticsKottayam31 October 2026

CPM Area Secretary removed from post for sharing obscene picture of party worker on social media

The district leadership has removed Madhu Muthiyakkali, the CPM Area Secretary, from his post. This action follows the sharing of an obscene…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

New Bridge Opens in Kottayam

A new bridge is opening in Kottayam.

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Kottayam extends its reach to the coast

Kottayam extends its reach to the coast.

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

Railway gets permission to extend MEMU service from Kollam to Ernakulam

The railway has received permission to extend the MEMU service, which currently runs from Kollam to Kottayam, up to Ernakulam. The division…

DistrictKottayam31 October 2026

MG University Syndicate Member Demands Strict Action Against Students Following Maharaja's College Ceremony Protest

MG University Syndicate member An Sebastian wrote a letter to the Maharaja's Principal demanding immediate disciplinary action and a…

DistrictKottayam30 October 2026

Kollam-Ernakulam MEMU change causes distress for Kottayam commuters

Commuters are criticizing the extension of the Kollam-Ernakulam MEMU service, stating that the railway only extended the existing service…