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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam30 October 2026

Deputy Excise Commissioners in Ernakulam and Kottayam suspended over unauthorized bar licenses

The Deputy Excise Commissioners of Ernakulam and Kottayam were suspended following the issuance of bar licenses without government…

CrimeKidangoor30 October 2026

Wife dies in accident after car loses control in backyard

A car lost control while being reversed, causing the death of Shobhana Kumari (66), wife of Muralidharan Pillai. The accident occurred in…

DistrictKottayam30 October 2026

Kollam-Kottayam MEMU Service Extended to Ernakulam, Offering Relief During Evening Travel

Indian Railways has extended the Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service to Ernakulam. The service, which runs in the afternoon, will now start from…

CrimeKottayam30 October 2026

Woman Dies After Being Run Over by Car in Kidangoor

A 66-year-old woman, Shobhana Kumari, died after being run over by a car in her own yard in Kidangoor.

DistrictKidangoor30 October 2026

Woman dies after being hit by car while husband reverses vehicle in Kidangoor

Shobhanaakumari, a retired head teacher of Bharathiya Vidyamandiram School in Kidangoor, died after being hit by a vehicle. The accident…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 October 2026

Human Rights Commission directs swift decision on crop insurance compensation for farmer

The Human Rights Commission directed the Agriculture Director to take a favorable decision without delay regarding the crop insurance…

Faith & festivalsPala30 October 2026

Welcome Committee Formed for KSSTDU Pala Area Conference

A welcome committee was formed for the KSSTDU Pala Area Conference in Mevada. The conference is scheduled for November 15 and 16. The…

DistrictPala30 October 2026

Pala Municipality Swimming Pool Can Only Be Rented Out Legally

Pala Municipality Chairperson Maya Rahul and Urban Development Front Convenor Biju Paluppadavan stated that the swimming pool can only be…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 October 2026

CM V. D. Satheesan addresses 'Festival of Kerala 2026' logo launch, calls for collective effort

At the 'Festival of Kerala 2026' logo launch ceremony held at the Shankar Narayanan Thambi Hall, CM V. D. Satheesan stated that the 70th…

AgricultureKottayam30 October 2026

Seed shortage causes severe crisis for Kuttanad farmers

The delay in receiving seeds for paddy cultivation has placed the paddy fields of Kuttanad in a severe state of uncertainty. Farmers allege…

DistrictKumarakom30 October 2026

Traffic Awareness Class Organized at Kumarakom Government Vocational Higher Secondary School

The Kottayam Traffic Enforcement Unit and the Electoral Literacy Club of Kumarakom Government Vocational Higher Secondary School jointly…

DistrictKottayam30 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer shares experience on 'Jailer 2' excitement

Kottayam Nazeer, who entered cinema through stage shows and mimicry, is currently impressing with diverse roles. He was part of 'Jailer 2',…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 October 2026

Palakkad and Kannur dominate tug-of-war; Kannur wins gold in women's category

Palakkad and Kannur showcased strength in the senior category tug-of-war competition. Palakkad secured its third consecutive win in the…

DistrictKottayam30 October 2026

Kodimatha Second Bridge to be inaugurated November 10; New bridge to improve M.C. Road traffic facilities

The Kodimatha Second Bridge, a major entry route to Kottayam town, is scheduled for inauguration on November 10. The Public Works Department…

PoliticsKottayam30 October 2026

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala: Officers who loot from the poor will not be in the service

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that officers who loot from the poor will not be in the service. He also mentioned that action has…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 October 2026

Gayathri achieves first A grade for the fourth year at Kottayam Sahodari Kalolsava

Gayathri achieved the first A grade for the fourth year at the Kottayam Sahodari Kalolsava, which began at Kottayam Don Bosco Central…

CrimeKottayam30 October 2026

Fisherman Stabbed During Altercation at Sea

An altercation occurred between fishermen while fishing at sea. Sujith, a resident of Palluruthy, was stabbed during the dispute. He was…

DistrictPonkunnam30 October 2026

Liquor bottles stolen from toddy shop in Ponkunnam using iron rod through wall opening

Burglars stole liquor bottles from a toddy shop at the 19th Mile near Ponkunnam in Kottayam district. The theft was carried out by passing…

DistrictKottayam30 October 2026

Argument between fishermen leads to assault; one person hospitalized

A resident of Palluruthi, Sugith, was admitted to Kottayam Medical College after sustaining injuries from an argument between fishermen.

Faith & festivalsPala30 October 2026

Japamala month conclusion and St. Francis of Assisi feast day celebrated at Pala Lalam Old Church

The Japamala month conclusion and the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi will be jointly celebrated tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, at the…