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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

EducationKottayam23 October 2026

MG University and Calicut University Postpone Exams

MG University announced the postponement of all exams scheduled for Friday, October 23. Calicut University also postponed all exams…

CrimeKottayam23 October 2026

Brother and Sister Arrested in Drug Syndicate; Nitu Caught in Thiruvalla

Nithu S. Kumar, an accomplice in the case involving MDMA and ecstasy pills, was arrested in Thiruvalla. Authorities recovered over ₹20 lakh…

DistrictPala23 October 2026

Pala Municipality loses one crore due to lack of plastic sorting

Pala Municipality has reportedly lost one crore rupees because of the lack of plastic sorting.

EducationKottayam23 October 2026

MG University postpones all exams scheduled for Friday, new dates to be announced

Mahatma Gandhi University postponed all exams scheduled for Friday, October 23. The university stated that new dates would be announced…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Crane on Pala-Thodupuzha Route in Kollappally

A pedestrian died after being hit by a crane on the Pala-Thodupuzha route in Kollappally. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM today. The…

Faith & festivalsKuravilangad22 October 2026

CIFT Cultural Center Opens; Wheelchairs Distributed to Bedridden Patients

The opening of the CIFT Cultural, Socio-Cultural, and Educational Center and the distribution of wheelchairs were held at Kuravilangad. The…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Road side collapses in Erumely, threatening nearby house

The side of the road collapsed in Thumarampara, Erumely, due to heavy rain. The collapse has placed the house of a nearby resident,…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Two young women died in Pampady vehicle accident; RTO suggests action against those who stopped vehicle on road

Two young women died in a vehicle accident at the 13th mile of Pampady. Kottayam RTO D. Jayaraj stated that the accident was caused by…

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 October 2026

Todiyoor Muhammed Kunju Moulavi to resign from Wakaf Board membership to maintain friendship

Todiyoor Muhammed Kunju Moulavi stated that he is resigning from his Wakaf Board membership with complete satisfaction.

Faith & festivalsPala22 October 2026

Need for Awareness and Controlling Screen Time: Fr. Joseph Mannanal

Fr. Joseph Mannanal, Vicar of Kanjiramattom Mar Sliva Church, stated that increasing value degradation is causing the breakdown of…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Kottayam District from the 23rd to the 3rd

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam district due to the possibility of heavy rainfall. The alert is…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

M.A. Nishad reveals facing 'hate campaign' before film release

M.A. Nishad revealed that attempts were made to discredit his film, 'Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam', even before its release. The film,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 October 2026

കേന്ദ്ര കാലാവസ്ഥാ വകുപ്പ് issues Orange and Yellow Alerts for Kottayam and other districts

The central weather department announced the possibility of rain in Kerala over the next five days. Orange and yellow alerts have been…

Faith & festivalsPala22 October 2026

Father Joseph Puthanpuraykkal shares anecdotes at Pala church service

Father Joseph Puthanpuraykkal, known as 'Kappipodiyachan,' attended the weekly spiritual service at Gaadaluppe Mata Palli. During the…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Movie 'Avarachan and Sons' enters 25th day of run; OTT streaming set for October 30

The family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons' has entered its 25th day as a popular film. The movie continues screening in theaters, with its…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

12 cattle die due to lightning strike at Erumely Cheruvalli Estate

Twelve cattle were found dead at the Erumely Cheruvalli Estate following a strong lightning strike. The cattle, which were grazing in the…

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Friends Kripa Merin Kurian and Ashley Anne Thomas Die in Bus Accident at Pampady

Kripa Merin Kurian and Ashley Anne Thomas, who were close friends since school days, died in a private bus accident at Pampady 13th mile…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Police launch investigation into the death of two young women in an accident in Kottayam

Police have started an investigation regarding the death of two young women who were scooter riders and were hit by a private bus. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 October 2026

Case filed against CPI(M) leader Muhammad Saleem over alleged derogatory remarks about Durga Puja

The police registered a case against CPI(M) senior leader and former MP Muhammad Saleem, alleging derogatory remarks about Durga Puja. The…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Rotary Club Kottayam distributes auto-rickshaw as part of District Project

As part of the District Project submission by the Rotary Club Kottayam, an auto-rickshaw was handed over to the deserving recipient. The…