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

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Three injured in multiple accidents across Kottaramattom, Kottayam, and Ramapuram admitted to Marsleave Hospital

Three people injured in various accidents were admitted to Charpunkal Marsleave Medical College. A Manarcad resident, Devashish (25),…

DistrictManimala1 day ago

Manimala Clean-up

A clean-up drive was conducted at Manimala.

DistrictKumarakom1 day ago

P.A.C. meeting in Kumarakom; K.C. Venugopal seeks permanent solution to energy crisis

K.C. Venugopal addressed the P.A.C. meeting in Kumarakom, seeking a permanent solution to the energy crisis.

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Yellow Alert Issued for Kottayam District Due to Expected Rain and Strong Winds

The weather department announced that isolated rain with thunderstorms and strong winds are possible until Tuesday. Yellow alerts are…

CrimeKottayam1 day ago

Fugitive accused of Bihar murder arrested in Kollam

Kollam East Police arrested Muhammad Ajaz Ahmed, a fugitive accused of a murder case in Bihar. Ahmed, who was working as a driver in Kollam,…

Faith & festivalsPala1 day ago

Platinum Jubilee of Xavier Board of Higher Education in India begins at St. Joseph's College, Pala

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations for the Xavier Board of Higher Education in India began at St. Joseph's College, Pala. The event saw…

CrimeKottayam1 day ago

Man arrested in Kottayam for using fake 500 rupee notes in shops

A 63-year-old man was arrested by Vaikom police in Kottayam for using fake 500 rupee notes to purchase items from shops. The accused, Abdul…

CrimeKottayam1 day ago

Pathanamthitta resident arrested in Vaikom with counterfeit notes

Abdul Rasheed, a 63-year-old resident of Pathanamthitta, was arrested in Vaikom with counterfeit 500 rupee notes. He was apprehended while…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Firecracker traders face crisis amid strict regulations and alleged lax enforcement

Following Supreme Court guidelines, the firecracker trade in the state has seen a decline due to strict licensing and safety standards.…

PoliticsKottayam1 day ago

LDF plans massive public gathering in Assembly constituencies against UDF government's policies

The LDF has decided to organize a massive public gathering in Assembly constituencies against the UDF government's policies. According to…

PoliticsKottayam1 day ago

Minister K. Muralidharan demands vigilance inquiry into new surgical block construction at Kottayam Medical College

Minister K. Muralidharan demanded a vigilance inquiry into serious allegations concerning the construction of the new surgical block at…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 day ago

Ashraf's Dedication Transforms Puthan Pari Garden in Erattupetta

Ashraf Inchakkad single-handedly maintains the beautiful garden at the Puthan Pari Juuma Masjid in Erattupetta. He started developing the…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Woman from Kottayam seeks ₹20,000 for treatment after spinal injury and disability

Mini Radhakrishnan, a woman from Mutholil Panchayat, Kottayam, is facing severe financial difficulties. She was injured in the spine and is…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

SFI Protest at Graduation Ceremony attended by Minister:

SFI protested against Higher Education Minister Roji M John at a graduation ceremony. The minister stated that students should not be…

CrimeKottayam1 day ago

Theft at Udayagiri St. Joseph's Church and Little Flower Vidyanikethan School in Monippally

A group of thieves broke into Udayagiri St. Joseph's Church and Little Flower Vidyanikethan School in the Achikal area of Monippally. The…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Two police officers suspended in Kottayam

The government has suspended ASI Cbimon of Manarcad Station and Civil Police Officer Jithesh of Kottayam AR Camp. The action was taken…

DistrictKottayam1 day ago

Farmer buys Benz car with income from 18 acres of land in Mathakkutti

Mathakkutti Tom, a native of Marangattupalli, bought a Benz car using the income generated from 18 acres of land.

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 day ago

Mini mast light inaugurated near Little Flower L.P. School in Kanjiramatam

Father Joseph Mannanal, Vicar of Kanjiramatam Mar Siriya Church, spoke at the inauguration of a mini mast light near Little Flower L.P.…

CrimeKottayam1 day ago

Teacher dies by jumping in front of train after posting last video on social media

Joshmin (36), a native of Vellallur in Nagaroor, died after posting his last video on social media. The incident occurred near the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 days ago

SFI protest banners displayed at K.R. Narayanan Film Institute against Higher Education Minister

SFI displayed protest banners at K.R. Narayanan Film Institute against the Higher Education Minister. The banners were placed in protest of…