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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Pedestrian hit by bike at Zebra Crossing in Mundakkayathu

A pedestrian crossing the zebra line in Mundakkayathu was hit by a bike. Footage of both individuals falling is available from Kottayam.

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

State Government to Establish Stray Dog Shelters Near Forest Areas

The state government plans to establish shelters for stray dogs near forest areas. This decision follows difficulties in implementing…

PoliticsKottayam27 October 2026

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Police Accountability: UDF Government Upholds Justice for the People

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala addressed the assembly regarding the Cheranallur accident, stating that the government will not hide police…

CrimeKottayam27 October 2026

RTO strengthens checks in Kottayam over minors driving vehicles

The Motor Vehicles Department is intensifying checks in Kottayam to prevent minors from driving vehicles on the streets. According to…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Avaraachan & Sons to Stream on Netflix on October 30

The movie Avaraachan & Sons, starring Biju Menon, is set to stream on Netflix on October 30. The film, directed by Amal Sheela Thambi and…

CrimeManimala27 October 2026

Manimala resident arrested in Ranni for smashing KSRTC bus window

Police arrested Nithin Leju (21), a resident of Angadi Karinkutti Manimala Kalayil, in Ranni. He was arrested after smashing the rear window…

CrimeKottayam27 October 2026

Youth sentenced to 90 days imprisonment for failing to pay compensation for accident injuries

The Kottayam M.A.C.T. Tribunal sentenced a youth to 90 days imprisonment for failing to pay compensation for injuries sustained in a motor…

Faith & festivalsPala27 October 2026

Pala Upazila Kalolsavam 2026 Brochure and Promo Video Launched

The brochure and promo video for the Pala Upazila Kalolsavam, scheduled for November 2, 3, 4, and 5, were launched in Bharananganam. The…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Massive King Cobra found inside home in Kottayam's Erumeli

A massive king cobra was found inside a home in Erumeli, Kottayam. Babu narrowly avoided the snake, which he mistook for a belt. Specialists…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 October 2026

Aroma Boat Club wins the 7th match of the 6th Season of the Championship Boat League

The Aroma boat won the 7th match of the 6th Season Championship Boat League (CBLL) held in Thazhathangadi, Kottayam. Aroma Boat Club…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Allegations of corruption and demand for vigilance inquiry over collapse of new surgical block ceiling at Kottayam Medical College

The demand for a comprehensive vigilance inquiry has intensified following the collapse of the ceiling in the new surgical block building at…

CrimeKottayam27 October 2026

Drug gangs plan large-scale drug supply targeting pilgrims and workers in Erumely

Police report that drug gangs are actively attempting to supply large quantities of drugs in Erumely, ahead of the Mandala-Makara Vilakku…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Forest Officials Commended for Rescue of Youth from Gorge in Adimali

Forest officials received commendation from the police for conducting a rescue operation in an accident at Adimali. The rescue involved a…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Railway introduces travel insurance coverage for counter ticket holders

Following a Supreme Court directive, railway authorities are extending travel insurance coverage to passengers who purchase tickets directly…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Python caught inside house in Ayanchalvalli, Kottayam

A python was caught inside a house in Ayanchalvalli, Kottayam. Forest department officials apprehended the snake.

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Giant King Cobra captured in Kottayam's Erumely

A giant king cobra was captured in a house in Erumely, Kottayam. The forest department arrived and safely captured the snake.

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Bus owners begin indefinite hunger strike in Kottayam demanding increase in ticket fares and student concessions

Bus owners have started an indefinite hunger strike in Kottayam to protect the private bus sector, which faces severe financial difficulties…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer: Success depends on perfection, even if 100 takes are taken, not 50

Kottayam Nazeer stated that Nelson Sir will only accept the work if it is perfect, even if 100 takes are taken, not 50. He noted that the…

DistrictErumely27 October 2026

Python lunges out, owner narrowly escapes in Erumely

A homeowner, mistaking a belt for something else, bent down in the dining hall of a house in Ayngalvalli, Erumely. A large python saw the…

DistrictKaduthuruthy27 October 2026

Gold ring found among plastic waste by Haritha Karma Sena members in Kaduthuruthy

Haritha Karma Sena members Sheeba Ramesh and Gigi were separating plastic waste at the center in Madavadi Idampadath. They found a gold ring…