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

DistrictPala18 hr ago

Private bus owner reports filling petrol instead of diesel at Pala petrol pump

A private bus owner reported that 55 liters of petrol were filled in the tank instead of diesel at an Indian Oil petrol pump in Ramapuram,…

DistrictKottayam18 hr ago

Waterlogging in Ettumanoor and Choottuveli causes travel difficulties

Heavy rain caused waterlogging in Ettumanoor and Choottuveli, near the Kottayam city limits. The waterlogging primarily occurred in…

Faith & festivalsKottayam18 hr ago

Kottayam District Under-15 Wrestling Championships Held in Bharananganam

The Kottayam District Under-15 Men's and Women's Wrestling Championships were held today at AS Wrestling Academy, Bharananganam. The…

DistrictPala18 hr ago

Auto-Taxi Strike Called for November 12 to Address Fare Hike and Fuel Price Issues

The Auto-Taxi Workers' Joint Union in Pala announced a 24-hour strike on November 12. The strike demands the implementation of taxi fare…

DistrictKottayam21 hr ago

Dry fruits market faces sharp price hike, expected to remain high until December

Dry fruits products are facing a sharp price hike in Kottayam, which is a setback ahead of Diwali celebrations. Traders report that sales…

CrimeKottayam21 hr ago

Accused of murdering RJD leader in Bihar arrested in Kottayam

East Police and Bihar Police jointly arrested Muhammad Ajaji, a native of Tumra in Bihar, in Kottayam. Ajaji is accused of the murder of RJD…

PoliticsKottayam22 hr ago

CITU alleges LDF government's anti-worker stance caused election defeat; criticism leveled at Pinarayi Vijayan

At the CITU state conference, allegations were raised that the LDF government's anti-worker policies caused the election defeat. The report…

Faith & festivalsEttumanoor23 hr ago

Free cancer screening for 214 Anganwadi workers under 'Pratheeksha' project launched

The 'Pratheeksha' cancer screening project, for Anganwadi workers, was launched through a joint effort by the ICDS Ettumanoor Project and…

DistrictKottayam23 hr ago

Giant snake-headed moth surprises Kottayam family

A giant snake-headed moth was spotted in Kottayam. This species is strictly nocturnal and holds the title of the largest moth found in…

DistrictVaikom1 day ago

9.5 tons of illegally transported clam shells seized in Vaikom

Authorities seized 9.5 tons of clam shells transported illegally in Vaikom. Government regulations require private individuals to obtain a…

Faith & festivalsPala1 day ago

Villagers continue tradition of avoiding firecrackers for Diwali to protect birds

Over ten nearby villages, including Meettuppalayam, Punkambadi, Chellappaampalayam, Koothampalayam, Vadagal Puthur, and Colourpalyam, have…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 day ago

Signal post falls at Kanimala Attivazha, sparking protests over safety lapses on Sabarimala route

A new signal post installed at Kanimala Attivazha, a highly accident-prone area on the Sabarimala route, fell due to wind. Local residents…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 day ago

Butterfly visits potted plant in Karukachal

A large butterfly, approximately twelve inches in size, was spotted on a potted plant at the home of Sebin Sebastian in Karukachal,…

DistrictPala1 day ago

Pala native Dr. Ajay Joseph achieves notable feat in Goa Ironman 70.3 Challenge

Pala native Dr. Ajay Joseph completed the Goa Ironman 70.3 Challenge in six hours and seven minutes. He secured first place among Malayalam…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 day ago

Enhanced facilities for Sabarimala pilgrims in Changanassery

Special Police and Home Guards will be deployed to provide enhanced facilities for the pilgrims. The arrangements are being made in…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Kerala's rivers face severe water pollution, report warns 32 polluted riverbanks

A report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) warns that water pollution in Kerala's rivers is extremely severe, with chemical and…

Faith & festivalsPala1 day ago

Infaam Friendship Forum holds session in Pala; Father George Tharappael speaks on the meaning of smile

The Infaam Friendship Forum held a session in Pala aimed at creating a platform for middle-aged individuals. Father George Tharappael…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 day ago

Kadakkadu resident arrested for stone-pelting attack during prayer ceremony

Pathanamthitta police arrested a Kadakkadu resident, Gopakumar (33), in connection with an assault on a man who arrived with food at a…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Southern Railway Announces Special Trains on Chennai-Kollam Route for Sabarimala Season

Southern Railway has announced special trains on the Chennai-Kollam route in preparation for the upcoming Sabarimala Mandalakalam…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Two Police Officers Suspended for Derogatory Social Media Posts Against CM and Home Minister

Two police officers have been suspended for sharing derogatory posts and comments against the Chief Minister and Home Minister on social…