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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictPala25 October 2026

Two injured in various accidents admitted to Cherpungal Mar Sliva MediCity

Two people injured in various accidents were admitted to Cherpungal Mar Sliva MediCity. An auto-driver from Kuriyanadu, S. Biju (48), was…

Faith & festivalsPala25 October 2026

National Seminar on 'Onco Impact' held at Mar Sliva Medicine

The 'Onco Impact' National Seminar was held at the Mar Sliva Cancer Care and Research Centre. The seminar covered new advancements in cancer…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Youth arrested in Kottayam with 1.5 kg of cannabis

A youth was arrested in Kottayam with 1.5 kg of cannabis. The accused, Muhammad Niyas (28), a resident of Chathianankulam, was apprehended…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Four individuals from Erumely arrested with 30 kg cannabis from a bus arriving from Bangalore

Ponkunnam police and the DANSAAF team seized 30 kilograms of cannabis from four individuals in a suit case carried by a passenger arriving…

PoliticsPala25 October 2026

Kerala Congress (M) leader states at CPI(M) stage that Janadhar Mandar Amithshay's property is not ancestral

At a CPI(M) stage, Kerala Congress (M) leader Danthrees Koonanickal spoke, stating that Janadhar Mandar Amithshay's property is not…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Construction Sector Faces Crisis as Prices of Materials Soar in Kottayam

The construction sector is currently in a crisis, according to reports from Kottayam. Prices for materials such as limestone, rock, and…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Rotary Clubs jointly observe Polio Day in Kottayam district

Various Rotary Clubs in Kottayam district jointly organized the Polio Day observance. The event started from Paippad Town and proceeded to…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Four youths arrested with 30 kg cannabis smuggled from Bengaluru via sleeper bus

Police arrested four youths, Nandu Renosh, Sharathkumar, Sharooq Khan, and Adarsh P. Raji, who were attempting to smuggle 30 kg of cannabis.…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Measles confirmed in primary school students at Thottilppalam; preventive measures intensified

Measles has been confirmed in five primary school students in the Thottilppalam Kavilumpara Panchayat. Health authorities stated that the…

CrimePonkunnam25 October 2026

30 kg cannabis seized from Ponkunnam, 4 arrested

District police teams, including the DANSAF unit and Ponkunnam police, seized over 30 kilograms of cannabis smuggled from Odisha. Four…

DistrictMeenachil25 October 2026

Poem written by Arun T. Vijayan on two girls who committed suicide on the railway track in Srangukuzhkkatting

Arun T. Vijayan wrote a poem about two girls who committed suicide on the railway track in Srangukuzhkkatting. The poem describes the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Scooter rider dies in vehicle accident in Cheranalloor

A scooter rider died in a vehicle accident that occurred early in the morning in Cheranalloor. The deceased was Jayabalakrishnan, a native…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Allegations of irregularities in Ranni-Ittiyappara road construction

Allegations of irregularities have surfaced regarding the construction of the Ranni-Ittiyappara road. A complaint has been filed with the…

Faith & festivalsPala25 October 2026

IMA Pala launches organ donation registry, new office bearers take charge

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Pala branch launched its organ donation registry project, emphasizing that the initiative is a model…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam; travel restrictions imposed in tourist spots

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam. Travel restrictions have been imposed in tourist centers near the hilly areas.

DistrictKanjirappally25 October 2026

Man dies after vehicle hits tree in Kanjirappally

A vehicle accident occurred in Kanjirappally after hitting a tree. The accident resulted in the death of Jos Mathew, a resident of Chittadi.

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 October 2026

No facilities to stay at Vandiperiyar; arrangements will be made at Vallaradi this time

Devotees going to Sabarimala will not find facilities to stay at Vandiperiyar. Instead, arrangements will be made at Vallaradi, according to…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Adivasi youth files complaint alleging severe police assault after being forcibly taken from his home

An Adivasi youth filed a complaint alleging that he was severely assaulted by the police after being forcibly taken from his home. The…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Power outage at Kottayam Medical College delays surgeries

A power supply failure at the new surgical block of Kottayam Medical College Hospital caused a power outage lasting over three hours. This…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

78 Students and 8 Teachers from Kottayam School Safe After Ooty Landslide

Seventy-eight students and eight teachers from Chingavanam Pallam Bukana Girls High School were safe after being caught in a traffic jam and…