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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

BJP's Cricket Game in Kottayam Town Amid Protests Over Bridge Opening

The BJP district committee held a cricket match in the heart of Kottayam town.

DistrictTeekoy18 October 2026

Access to Marmala River temporarily banned after bridge collapse in Teekoy

The Panchayat has temporarily banned public access to the river due to the collapse of the bridge on the Marmala Aruvi Road in Teekoy…

PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Chandy Oommen MLA states disagreements are natural in democracy, supporting Ramya Haridas MLA

Chandy Oommen MLA stated on Facebook that disagreements are natural in democracy, supporting Ramya Haridas MLA. He added that while one can…

DistrictChanganassery18 October 2026

Lensfield presents township layout for Changanassery development

Lensfield has presented a township layout for the development of Changanassery. The plan aims to facilitate the development of the area.

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Private bus ticket rates increase, making travel difficult for Malayalis returning home

Malayalis are struggling to reach their hometowns. The article notes that train tickets are unavailable and KSRTC services are limited,…

EducationKottayam18 October 2026

Spot Allotment for Kottayam Medical College Vacancies Scheduled for the 28th

Spot allotment for five seats in B.Pharm course at Kannur Govt. Medical College will be held on the 24th at 11 am. Two seats at Kozhikode…

CrimeVaikom17 October 2026

Vigilance case filed against Vaikom CI regarding alleged acceptance of lakhs via Google Pay

A vigilance case has been registered against Vaikom CI Shameer. The case stems from the finding that he allegedly accepted ₹2.28 lakhs as a…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Bridge at Iruttukuthikadavu marks end of seven-year ordeal; Aryaadan Shoukath's struggle succeeds

The opening of the Iruttukuthikadavu bridge marks the end of a seven-year ordeal. The bridge was destroyed during the 2019 floods,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam17 October 2026

SG Cricket School reaches impressive score in Junior Club Championship, Nirmal Ajith scores a century

SG Cricket School scored a high score against Kottayam Vintage Cricket Club in the KCA Junior Club Championship. In another match,…

PoliticsKottayam17 October 2026

Congress youth leaders express dissatisfaction over government's soft approach to Massadi case

Congress youth leaders and members express dissatisfaction regarding the government's soft approach to the Massadi case. They remind that…

EducationKottayam17 October 2026

Spot Admission for B.Pharm Seats in Kottayam Government Medical College Announced

Spot admissions are being conducted for vacant B.Pharm seats in various government medical colleges. Kottayam Government Medical College…

DistrictPala17 October 2026

Head Load Workers Union held Pala Municipal and Anniversary meetings

The Head Load Workers Union (K.T.U.C.M) held its Pala Municipal and Union Anniversary meetings. The meeting, chaired by Kiran Kummanil, was…

Faith & festivalsPala17 October 2026

Pala's Puroavali to gather tomorrow to commemorate Gajakousthbam Pallattu Brahmadathana

Pala Puroavali will gather tomorrow to commemorate Gajakousthbam Pallattu Brahmadathana. The gathering is scheduled for October 18, Sunday,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam17 October 2026

Elephant health camp organized at Kidangoor temple premises

The Kerala Elephant Owners Federation organized a health examination camp for elephants at the premises of the Subramanya Temple in…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer thanks fans after 'Jailer 2' release

Actor Kottayam Nazeer, who played the character Amir in the film 'Jailer 2', thanked his fans on social media. He stated, 'Since 'Jailer 2'…

CrimeErumely17 October 2026

Excise seizes 3000 liters of liquor, destroys fake liquor production center in forest area

Excise authorities intensified operations against liquor production centers in forest areas, citing the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer: Mammootty said he will get good character roles in that film

Kottayam Nazeer, who started his career as a mimicry artist, is now seen in the film 'Jailar 2'. His first film was Mimic X Action 500. He…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Collector orders inquiry into alleged unauthorized health data collection in Chirakkadavu

The Collector has ordered an inquiry regarding the alleged unauthorized collection of health data in the 7th ward of Chirakkadavu Grama…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Young director Belraj Kalarickal found dead in hotel room

Young director Belraj Kalarickal (27) was found dead in a hotel room in Kochi. He was the director of the series ‘Coffee Squad’, which is…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow; Concerns Raised Over Approach Road Deterioration

Preparations are complete for the inauguration of the Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu bridge, the most important route connecting Kottayam and…