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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Faith & festivalsPala29 October 2026

Stroke Corridor System Operationalized at Pala Mar Sliva MediCity

In connection with World Stroke Day observance, a stroke corridor system has been established at Pala Mar Sliva MediCity. This system…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Health Minister assures investigation into structural defects at Kottayam Medical College Surgical Block

Health Minister K. Muralidharan assured an investigation into the structural defects of the new Surgical Block at Kottayam Medical College.…

CrimeKottayam29 October 2026

Young man found dead in Kottayam house; body estimated two days old

A young man named Lalu was found dead in a house near Kollad Padashekhara in Kottayam. Police found the body in a house near the Kottayam…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Pala Sub-district Kalolsavam *Chilamboli* held in Bharananganam on November 2-5

The Pala Sub-district Kalolsavam *Chilamboli* will be held in Bharananganam from November 2 to 5. The event will take place at St. Mary's…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Theft at liquor shop: Thieves steal liquor bottles through wall gap

Thieves stole liquor from a shop in Ponkunnath. They reportedly took the bottles by passing a rod through a gap in the shop's wall. CCTV…

DistrictKottayam Medical College29 October 2026

Accident at Kottayam Medical College Surgical Block: Hollow Bricks Collapse in Restroom, Staff Member Escapes by a Hair's Breadth

Another accident occurred at the new surgical block of Kottayam Medical College. Hollow bricks collapsed in the restroom. A staff member was…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Content Creator and Former NDA Candidate Athira D Nair Gets Married

Athira D Nair, a content creator and former NDA candidate from Ettumanoor, has gotten married.

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Kashmiri chili price surges in Kottayam market; increase of ₹130 per kg in one month

The price of Kashmiri chili is sharply rising in the spice market of Kottayam. The price increased to ₹830 per kg this week, compared to…

DistrictMundakayam29 October 2026

Public anger grows against 'Paramadakku' in Mundakayam

Public anger is intensifying against 'Paramadakku' in Mundakayam. The activity is affecting three wards across the panchayat, specifically…

DistrictMundakayam29 October 2026

Mundakayam Cosway Bridge in Dangerous Condition

The Mundakayam Cosway Bridge is currently in a state of danger.

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Movie 'Avarachan and Sons' to stream on OTT starting tomorrow

The family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Bijju Menon, is set to stream on OTT starting tomorrow. Netflix has acquired the OTT…

DistrictChanganassery29 October 2026

Water Authority Digging Up Pipe, Months Later Still Not Restored; Villagers in Distress

The Water Authority dug up a pipe and it has been months, but it has not been restored; villagers in Changanassery are in distress.

Faith & festivalsErattupetta29 October 2026

CM launches 'Deshaperuma' on 2000-year history of Erattupetta

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan launched 'Deshaperuma', a book written by Jafar Erattupetta, which details the 2000-year history of…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Age fraud controversy leads to annulment of student's victory at State School Games

The victory of a student from Kottayam was annulled at the State School Games after confirming age fraud through a bone test. The student,…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Debris and landslide threat persist at Attivalavu, Pambavali, raising safety concerns ahead of Sabarimala season

The Attivalavu area on the Pambavali Kanmala road remains a major hazard despite the approaching Sabarimala season. Residents complain that…

EducationMG University29 October 2026

MG University offers Executive Degree and Postgraduate Programs

MG University is offering Executive Degree and Postgraduate Programs. Details regarding these programs are available at the university.

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

1,216 vacancies in SC Development Department; Plus Two qualification required for appointment in own district

The state Scheduled Caste Development Department is conducting appointments for 1,216 vacancies in the Promoter post. Applicants must belong…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Mother Dies After Hearing News of ASI's Suspension in Cheranallur Accident

The mother of ASI K T Manoj, who was stationed at Cheranallur, passed away on Tuesday night. She died in Pathalam Kurikkattuparamba N K…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Dangerous Overtaking by Innova Car Near Kuravilangad Leads to Driver's License Suspension

The Motor Vehicle Department found an Innova car that dangerously overtook a bike-riding couple near Kuravilangad. Kottayam RTO D. Jayaraj…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Scarcity of RSS 4 Grade Sheet Rubber in Internal Market: Prices up to ₹300/kg in Open Market

A severe shortage of RSS 4 Grade Sheet Rubber has occurred in the internal market. The official price of RSS 4 Grade at Kottayam and Kochi…