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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

PoliticsKottayam19 October 2026

Congress flags appear in Kottayam with slogans referencing Uman Chandra and opposition allegations

Congress flags appeared in Kottayam following internal disagreements regarding the ED case against Pinarayi Vijayan. The flags featured Uman…

DistrictKottayam19 October 2026

Oil companies exclude ethanol from molasses and B-heavy molasses, following central government directive

Following a central government directive, oil companies will exclude ethanol produced from molasses and B-heavy molasses in the 2026-27…

PoliticsKottayam19 October 2026

Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on government stance in Masappadi case

Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan stated that he has his own conclusion and stance regarding the government's position on the Masappadi…

DistrictKottayam19 October 2026

Flex board in Kottayam features Omachanandy's picture

A flex board in Kottayam was found featuring a picture of Omachanandy, with the inscription, 'Oonnum marannilla Vijaya' (Nothing forgotten,…

DistrictKottayam19 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer: Happy to work with Suraj Venjaramoodu, not just getting a role in Jailer 2

Kottayam Nazeer stated that his greatest happiness was having Suraj Venjaramoodu with him, rather than getting a role in the film Jailer 2.…

PoliticsKottayam19 October 2026

Flex boards supporting Vijaya installed in Kottayam

Flex boards supporting Vijaya were installed in the city following the government's stance favoring Pinarayi Vijayan.

PoliticsKottayam19 October 2026

Flex boards featuring Oommen Chandy appeared in Kottayam

Flex boards featuring former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy appeared in Kottayam. The boards carried messages such as 'Even if you forget, we…

PoliticsKottayam19 October 2026

Flex board featuring Uman Chandri's picture displayed in Kottayam

A flex board featuring Uman Chandri's picture was displayed in Kottayam town. The source text also mentions questions from a section of the…

PoliticsKottayam19 October 2026

Flex boards in Kottayam display picture of U. M. Chavandi, criticizing the government's approach in the Masappadi case

Flex boards bearing the picture of former Chief Minister U. M. Chavandi were displayed in Kottayam. The boards carried messages such as,…

CrimeChingavanam19 October 2026

Notorious vehicle thief Motta Binu arrested in Chingavanam

Chingavanam police arrested Motta Binu, a resident of Kurichy. He is accused of multiple two-wheeler theft cases and had been absconding for…

Faith & festivalsKottayam19 October 2026

Koothattukulam Thirukudumbha Church continues St. Judas' Novena Festival

The St. Judas' Novena Festival continues at the Thirukudumbha Parish Church in Koothattukulam Town. The festival, which began on October 18,…

EducationKottayam19 October 2026

Chess Academy Basic/Advanced Classes Start on the 21st

Basic and advanced level chess training classes, offered online and in person by the Chess Academy, will begin on the 21st. These classes…

DistrictKottayam19 October 2026

Yellow Alert Issued in Kottayam Amid Heavy Monsoon Rains

The central weather department has warned that heavy monsoon rains are expected to continue this week as the monsoon season arrives in the…

Faith & festivalsVaikom19 October 2026

Vaikom Fishermen's Meet Held

A Fishermen's Meet was held in Vaikom.

Faith & festivalsVaikom19 October 2026

Illumination procession held at Vaikom Temple

An illumination procession was held at the Vaikom Temple.

Faith & festivalsPala18 October 2026

Pala's 'Farmer's Thikayathu' Appachan Nedumpallil Passes Away

Appachan Nedumpallil, President of the Kerala Congress M's Pala Constituency Unit, passed away. He was a former president of Ramapuram…

Faith & festivalsKanjirappally18 October 2026

Reeja Bins receives Malanadu Milk Producers Society award for enhancing milk yield in Kochara

Reeja Bins received the 'Malanadu Kshirashree Rajat Patak Award' and ₹75,000 from the Malanadu Milk Producers Society. The recognition was…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Two-year-old boy dies in malnutrition at Karthikappally

A two-year-old boy died in Karthikappally due to malnutrition, according to a post-mortem. The child weighed seven kilograms, significantly…

EducationKumarakom18 October 2026

Career Awareness Program Held at Kottayam Kumarakom Government Higher Secondary School

The Government Higher Secondary School in Kumarakom organized a career guidance program on the topic 'Design the Destiny.' The event was…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

OTT rights for 'Avarachan and Sons' secured by Netflix, streaming starts October 30

The family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Bijju Menon, is set to stream on Netflix. Reports indicate the film's streaming will…