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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 October 2026

Salim Kumar's family reaches Kochin Hanifa's home

Salim Kumar's family reached Kochin Hanifa's home, continuing the bond of friendship.

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Investigation launched into the accident that killed two students in Pampady

An investigation has been launched regarding the accident in Pampady, where two students, Kripa Merlin Kuriyakkose and Ashley Anne Thomas,…

CrimeKottayam22 October 2026

Woman arrested with 32 grams of MDMA in rented house in Mooattupuzha

Police arrested a woman with 32 grams of MDMA from a rented house in Mooattupuzha. Police also seized other narcotic substances and…

DistrictKottayam Medical College22 October 2026

DME probe finds lapses in treatment of woman who died at Kottayam Medical College Hospital

Health Minister K Muraleedharan stated that an inquiry confirmed treatment lapses at Kottayam Medical College Hospital regarding Haseena,…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Experts back generic drug push for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, citing 97% cost reduction

Health experts and public health activists have supported the state government's decision to replace the branded drug for Spinal Muscular…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Kottayam-Kochi corridor proposal to be submitted by state government soon

The state government is expected to submit its recommendation for the proposed Kottayam-Kumarakom-Kochi corridor soon. This corridor, which…

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Kripa and friend Ashley die in accident while returning to hometown for surprise

Kripa and her friend Ashley died in an accident that occurred in Pampady. They had traveled from Australia to give a surprise to their…

CrimeKottayam22 October 2026

Girl chases down attacker for a kilometer, nabs him and hands him over to police

A 17-year-old girl from Kuttappana Kunthalampara, who was undergoing training for an Army pre-training course, chased and apprehended a man…

Faith & festivalsPala22 October 2026

Mariyasadanam faces new crisis; Government must urgently increase RPWD registration limit

The Mariyasadanam, which provides shelter, treatment, and rehabilitation to hundreds of destitute people in Pala, is facing a serious…

CrimeKottayam22 October 2026

Youth attacked and killed by group in Teekoy after alcohol consumption; three arrested

A group intoxicated by alcohol attacked and killed a youth at a roadside stall in Kanjirappally. Police have taken the accused into custody.

CrimeVaikom22 October 2026

CI Suspended for Taking Bribes via Google Pay

CI P. A. Shamirkhan has been suspended from service following a case involving the acceptance of bribes through Google Pay.

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 October 2026

Jifri Thangal calls for rightful position for AP faction

Waqf Board Chairman M.C. Mayin Haji visited Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal at the Edavannappara Mundakkulam Shamsul Ulama Memorial…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Power Outage Scheduled in Various Locations in Kottayam District Today

Partial power outages are scheduled today, October 22, 2026, in the Sasthankal transformer area. Outages will also affect the Punanchira and…

Faith & festivalsChanganassery22 October 2026

Changanassery Taluk Union launches 'Vande Shree Padmanabham' project

The Changanassery Taluk Union has launched the 'Vande Shree Padmanabham' project. This initiative is part of the Union's efforts.

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Two friends die in vehicle accident in Pampady

Krippa and Ashli, childhood friends from school, died in a vehicle accident while traveling by scooter in Pampady.

CrimeKottayam21 October 2026

Woman catches man attempting assault on her in Kattappana

A woman in Kattappana caught a man attempting assault on her while he was under the influence of alcohol. She pursued him for one kilometer…

CrimeVaikom21 October 2026

Vaikom CI suspended for accepting bribe money into migrant worker's account

Vaikom CI Shamirkhan was suspended following a DGP order based on a Vigilance report. The investigation found that Shamirkhan allegedly…

Faith & festivalsKaduthuruthy, Marangattupilly21 October 2026

Karsaka Thozhilali Union Marangattupilly Panchayat meeting held

The Marangattupilly Panchayat meeting was held at the Co-operative Bank Hall, chaired by Union President K.D.B.Neeesh. Union Kaduthuruthy…

PoliticsKottayam21 October 2026

State government's action in case against Pinarayi found correct, says Ramesh Chennithala

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that the Supreme Court verdict confirms the state government's actions and those of the Home…

Faith & festivalsPala21 October 2026

Manil C.appan MLA demands KSRTC bus service for Krpaasana rally

Manil C.appan MLA requested the government to arrange necessary KSRTC bus services from all depots across Kerala for the Akhand Japamala…