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

PoliticsPala23 October 2026

Thomas Uzunnallil elected President of Pala Urban Cooperative Bank

Thomas Uzunnallil has been elected as the President of the Pala Urban Cooperative Bank. He has been active in the Kerala Congress since 1979…

Faith & festivalsPala23 October 2026

68th School Sports Meet Trophy Receives Grand Welcome at Pala St. Mary's

Pala St. Mary's Higher Secondary School gave a grand welcome to the trophy of the 68th School Sports Meet. Pala Municipal Vice Chairman Biju…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Chef Nalan expresses desire to host Bigg Boss

Chef Nalan Shine, a prominent culinary expert who promotes Kerala's traditional cuisine and culinary methods, stated that hosting Bigg Boss…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Wild boar attack injures 75-year-old at Ezhukumanil

Mathal Kunjumon, 75, sustained injuries from a wild boar attack while tapping rubber at Ezhukumanil.

CrimeKottayam23 October 2026

Police investigation continues into deaths of two women in Kottayam

The investigation found that the accident occurred after two men stopped on the road and talked. Police are continuing their investigation…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Dulquer Salmaan acquires iPhone Duo from Oxigen; sales begin at all showrooms

Dulquer Salmaan, the brand ambassador for Oxigen, acquired the iPhone Duo from Oxigen, a prominent digital retail chain. Oxigen CEO Shijo K.…

DistrictPampady23 October 2026

Two students die in Pampady accident; case filed against bus driver, investigation launched against two individuals who stood on the road

A case has been filed against the bus driver following the death of two students in an accident in Pampady. An investigation has also begun…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Jayasurya discusses suggesting 'Satheesan Kanjikuzhi' name for character in Classmates

Actor Jayasurya shared memories about the 2006 film Classmates, which featured characters like Sukumaran and Satheesan Kanjikuzhi. He…

CrimePampady23 October 2026

Accident in Pampady kills two young women

A scooter lost control after a car braked in front of two people standing on the road. The incident resulted in the deaths of two young…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

No use offering food after someone has died of hunger, says Kottayam Nazeer

Kottayam Nazeer stated in an interview with Samakalika Malayalam that it is disheartening to hear that many senior actors, including Murali…

DistrictPampady23 October 2026

Police file case against bus driver in Pampady accident that killed two young women

Police have filed a case against the bus driver following an accident in Pampady that resulted in the deaths of two young women. The FIR…

CrimePampady23 October 2026

Case filed against bus driver in Pampady over accident that killed two young women

Police have filed a case against the bus driver following an accident in Pampady that resulted in the deaths of two young women. The FIR…

CrimePampady23 October 2026

Two women die after being hit by private bus in Pampady

Two young women died after being hit by a private bus in P, Kottayam Pampady. An FIR has been filed against the bus driver for rashly…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Exams postponed at Mahatma Gandhi and Calicut Universities due to lightning strike

Mahatma Gandhi University postponed all exams scheduled for today. The university stated that the exams were postponed following a server…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Police arrest man who stole a gold necklace from an elderly woman in Kottuvallikavu

Varappuzha police arrested Umesh (45) at a rented house in Chemaranellur Puduvalthalam, Arangad. The man allegedly stole a 2.5-pawn gold…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

Funeral of Ashli and Thomas held today after vehicular accident on K.K. Road

The funeral of Ashli and Thomas, who lost their lives in a vehicular accident on K.K. Road, will be held today. The body was brought to the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

KCBC State Committee demands removal of daily percentage drinkers from BPL list

The KCBC Anti-Alcohol Committee State Committee stated that authorities only take action if serious incidents or fights occur in bars…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

MG University Postpones Theory Exams Scheduled for October 23

MG University has postponed all theory examinations scheduled for Friday, October 23. The university examination department stated that…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Boy dies after being hit by speeding car while retrieving sandals left on bus

A nine-year-old boy died after an accident. The boy, Ahil Muhammed, son of Navas and Anisha, was hit by a car while crossing the road. The…

Faith & festivalsKumarakom23 October 2026

Christmas bells ring in Kumarakom, 700 kg cake in Gokulam

Christmas bells rang out in Kumarakom. A 700 kg cake was prepared in Gokulam.