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

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 October 2026

Catholic Congress Global Meet held in Rome, addresses community development

The Catholic Congress Global Meet was held in Rome, where Mar Raphael Thattil addressed the gathering. He stated that the Catholic Congress…

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 October 2026

Jayasurya shares amusing memories from the film Swapnakoodu

Actor Jayasurya shared amusing memories from the 2003 film Swapnakoodu. He recalled funny anecdotes about his friendship with co-stars…

CrimePala20 October 2026

Two youths from Malappuram arrested with MDMA in Palarivattom

Two youths from Malappuram, Abdusalam (32) of Thiruur and Salmanul Faris (26) of Thirurangadi, were taken into custody at Palarivattom while…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer shares Rajinikanth's compliment on his drawing book

Actor Kottayam Nazeer shared his experience working with Superstar Rajinikanth in Jailer 2. He revealed that Rajinikanth praised the drawing…

DistrictPala20 October 2026

Four injured in car collision near Ponkunnam; two others injured in separate accidents in Pala

A car carrying friends traveling for Sabarimala pilgrimage collided with another vehicle, injuring four people. The injured were admitted to…

PoliticsKottayam20 October 2026

Jos K Mani alleges central government violates constitution and judiciary

Kerala Congress M Chairman Jos K Mani stated that the decision to grant the post of magistrate to the Delhi Police Commissioner, amid…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Blessy recalls how he deglamourised Mammootty for Kazhcha

Director Blessy spoke in an interview given to DD Malayalam about casting Mammootty as the protagonist in the film 'Kazhcha'. He recalled…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Kottayam Naseer: 'I believe in God, not superstition'; believes in one's own actions

Actor Kottayam Naseer, who entered cinema through mimicry, is currently surprising audiences by portraying different roles. He recently…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Actress Sithara Vijayan discusses decision to never marry after discovering Type 1 Diabetes

Actress and presenter Sithara Vijayan shared that she decided she would never marry after discovering Type 1 Diabetes. She shared this on…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer discusses his career, recalling how 'Jailer' overshadowed his performance with Mammootty

In an interview given to Movie World Media, Kottayam Nazeer spoke about his career. He recalled that while everyone predicted his growth,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 October 2026

Health Minister K. Muralidharan admits medical negligence occurred in Kottayam

Health Minister K. Muralidharan admitted that medical negligence has occurred in the state's government hospitals. He stated that the…

Faith & festivalsThalayazham20 October 2026

Devayani, wife of early communist leader S. Raghavan, passes away

Devayani (87), wife of early communist leader S. Raghavan, passed away in Karukappally, Kottavar. She was an active member and functionary…

Faith & festivalsVaikom20 October 2026

Waqf Board to give representation to Kanthapuram faction; demands resignation from Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunji Moulavi

The Waqf Board is expected to give representation to the Kanthapuram faction. There are demands being made for Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunji…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 continues to break box office records

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is breaking box office records in theaters. The film features several Malayalam actors, including Kottayam Naseer,…

PoliticsKottayam20 October 2026

Welfare Party to lead protests against Sangh Parivar moves to snatch voting rights: Hameed Vaniyambalam

At Erattupetta, Welfare Party All India Vice President Hameed Vaniyambalam stated that Sangh Parivar is attempting to undermine Indian…

Faith & festivalsMelukavu20 October 2026

CSI East Kerala Mahayadavaka Youth Conference Begins at Melukavu

The 41st Mahayadavaka Youth Conference of CSI East Kerala is scheduled to begin at the HRDT Centre in Melukavu on October 19, 20, and 21,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 October 2026

Unveiling ceremony held for mural painting of Sabarimala Sreedharmanathaswamy at Kadambery Chuzhali Bhagavathy Temple

The unveiling ceremony for the fourth mural painting, depicting Sabarimala Sreedharmanathaswamy, was held at the Kadambery Chuzhali…

DistrictKottayam20 October 2026

Traffic jam on Kodamangalam-Muvattupuzha road due to illegal parking

Traffic congestion was reported on the Kodamangalam-Muvattupuzha road due to illegal parking.

Faith & festivalsBharananganam20 October 2026

Three-day interfaith workshop 'Sahodaryam 2026' concludes in Kottayam

The three-day interfaith workshop 'Sahodaryam 2026', which focused on global peace through religious harmony, concluded in Bharananganam.…

CrimeKottayam20 October 2026

Infant taken to mother only in Mulappal; Parents accused of abandoning children without working

The Child Welfare Committee will take custody of the newborn in the case of a child death due to malnutrition in Harippad. The committee…