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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

PoliticsKottayam25 October 2026

High Court questions former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari on foreign travel permission

Tomin J. Thachankari, a former DGP, filed a petition in the High Court seeking permission to travel abroad, who is currently on bail…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

MVD issues warning after fatal accident in Pampady

Following a fatal accident in Pampady, Kottayam district, the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) issued a warning. The MVD stated that two…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Arun Prasannan receives The New Indian Times award

Arun Prasannan, Kottayam Vazhoor, received The New Indian Times (TNIT) South Indian Media Award. He received the award from film star…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

CBBL: Aromo Chundan Jethakkal at Thazhatangadi

The Championship Boat League (CBBL) boat race, organized by the Tourism Department at Thazhatangadi, featured the Aromo Boat Club from…

DistrictPala24 October 2026

Father and Son Found Dead in Home in Pala

Premananandan (65) and his son Amal P Anand (30) were found dead in their home in Murikkumbuzha, Pala. Premananandan's wife found both men…

Faith & festivalsKadanad24 October 2026

Annamma, aged 97, passes away; funeral at St. Mary's Church, Nakappuzha

Annamma, aged 97, passed away in Nakappuzha. The funeral will begin at the home and proceed to St. Mary's Church, Nakappuzha, on Sunday at 3…

Faith & festivalsPala24 October 2026

Appachan Nedumpally commemoration to be held in Pala on Monday

The Appachan Nedumpally commemoration will be held in Pala on Monday, led by the Farmers Union M Pala Constituency Committee. At the…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Interview scheduled for Guest Instructor position at Pallikkathode Govt I.T.I

Interviews for the Guest Instructor position in the Dyeing trade at Pallikkathode Government I.T.I are scheduled for October 27 at 11 AM.…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Ceiling Collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital Causes Concern

The collapse of the building's ceiling at Kottayam Medical College Hospital has caused concern among patients. The ceiling collapse occurred…

Faith & festivalsPala24 October 2026

St. Thomas College, Pala wins MG University South Zone Badminton Championship

St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Pala, won the MG University South Zone Inter Collegiate Badminton Men's Championship held in Pala. Marian…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

School trip group safe after getting stuck in landslide and traffic jam

A school trip group from Pallam Bukana Gael's High School, which traveled from Kottayam, was safe after getting stuck due to a landslide and…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Government to intensify road safety checks on national highways to halve accident deaths

The Motor Vehicle Department and Police are preparing for 24-hour joint checks on national highways across the state, dividing them into six…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Permanent Pavilion for Thazhathangadi Jalameela to be considered: Minister Mons Joseph

Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Thazhathangadi boat race, which is part of the Championship Boat League (CBL) organized…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Human Rights Commission directs investigation into combined disability category for persons with visual and intellectual impairments

The Human Rights Commission directed the Social Justice Department to examine a complaint regarding persons with 40 percent visual…

Faith & festivalsPala24 October 2026

First death anniversary of DCC Vice President A K Chandramohan held by Congress Pala Mandal Committee

The first death anniversary of DCC Vice President A K Chandramohan was held under the auspices of the Congress Pala Mandal Committee. Mandal…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

State plans 24-hour joint checks on national highways to curb road accidents

The Motor Vehicle Department and Police are preparing for 24-hour joint inspections on national highways across the state, dividing them…

CrimeKanjirappally24 October 2026

Two youths arrested in Kanjirappally with MDMA and LSD stamps

Police arrested two youths in Kanjirappally during a raid conducted as part of 'Operation Thufan'. The arrested individuals were identified…

PoliticsKottayam24 October 2026

Private bus association leaders begin indefinite hunger strike outside Secretariat

Private bus association leaders have started an indefinite hunger strike outside the Secretariat. They are protesting the government's…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Tomin Thachankari approaches High Court to lift travel ban for Dubai trip

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari approached the High Court seeking the lifting of his foreign travel ban. Thachankari, who was jailed after…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari seeks exemption from travel restrictions to UAE

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari filed a petition in the High Court seeking an exemption from the condition that he cannot leave India…