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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Faith & festivalsKottayam16 October 2026

Cardinal George Alancery: The Shepherd Strengthening the Unity of Catholic Churches

Cardinal George Alancery presented the book 'Kaalathinte Katholika Shabdam' to Dr. Syriac Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of MG University.…

Faith & festivalsParathodu16 October 2026

Malanadu Milk Producers Society increases contribution to cattle insurance premium for dairy farmers

The Malanadu Milk Producers Society announced a significant announcement providing relief and support to dairy farmers in the region. The…

CrimeKottayam16 October 2026

Notorious thief arrested in Pallikkattottam; accused confessed to multiple thefts across Kottayam and Kerala

Police arrested Sreekanth (41), a native of Thiruvananthapuram, and his accomplice Saritha Ravi in Pallikkattottam. Sreekanth, who has been…

DistrictKottayam16 October 2026

Jayasurya-Vinayakan's film 'Titans' receives UA certificate

The censor board has completed the screening of 'Titans', the latest film starring Jayasurya. The film has received a UA certificate, and a…

CrimeVaikom16 October 2026

Vigilance raid at Vaikom CI's office over bribery allegations

Vigilance teams conducted a raid at the Vaikom CI's office following complaints that CI Shameer Khan was widely accepting bribes. The…

CrimeVaikom16 October 2026

Vaikom Circle Inspector Shamir Khan arrested in bribery case

Vigilance authorities arrested Vaikom Circle Inspector Shamir Khan following a secret tip regarding the acceptance of bribes. During the…

PoliticsPala16 October 2026

Pala Municipal Council Chairperson calls claims about dumping waste at Kanattu Paramba a 'Jagathi joke'

Pala Municipal Council Chairperson Maya Rahul stated that the claim regarding the Pala Municipal Council bringing waste to Kanattu Paramba…

PoliticsPala16 October 2026

UDF opposes LDF decision to bring municipal waste to old dumping yard in Pala's 6th Ward

The UDF Parliamentary Party stated it would not allow the LDF ruling committee's decision to bring municipal waste to the old dumping yard…

PoliticsKottayam16 October 2026

Congress leader Dr. Jinto John criticizes ruling government over alleged injustice to Oommen Chandy

Congress grassroots leader Dr. Jinto John posted a Facebook note criticizing the government. He questioned whether senior leaders have…

Faith & festivalsKottayam16 October 2026

BJP claims railway authorities will implement facilities at Kottayam station for Sabarimala pilgrims

Following a review of government preparations for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the BJP stated that railway authorities assured them they would…

DistrictKottayam16 October 2026

Father of 'Marunadan Malayali' Chief Editor Shajan Skaria Passes Away

K T Skaria (91), father of 'Marunadan Malayali' Chief Editor Shajan Skaria, passed away in Kottayam. He was undergoing treatment in the…

DistrictKottayam16 October 2026

Makkekadavu-Narekadavu Bridge to Connect Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Thrippunithura Routes

The Makkekadavu-Narekadavu Bridge, a long-awaited link between Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, will be inaugurated by CM V.D. Satheesan on…

DistrictKottayam16 October 2026

Forest Department clarifies that the wild animal spotted at Poovakkulathu is a wild cat, not a tiger

Forest department officials clarified that the wild animal found inside the monastery wall at Poovakkulathu, which lies on the border of…

Faith & festivalsKottayam16 October 2026

Controversial circular on tree felling in Muttil Model forest cancelled by Forest Minister

The Forest Minister cancelled the controversial circular issued by the Kottayam Chief Forest Conservator (CCF) regarding tree felling in…

Faith & festivalsKottayam16 October 2026

Controversial order to fell trees from patta land withdrawn following Forest Minister's intervention

The controversial order issued by the Kottayam Chief Forest Conservator, which raised concerns similar to the Mutril model tree felling, has…

DistrictKottayam16 October 2026

Controversial circular for tree felling on assigned lands withdrawn after Forest Minister's intervention

The controversial circular issued by the Kottayam Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) regarding tree felling on assigned lands has been…

DistrictPala16 October 2026

Congress rejects Corporation's stance on smart traffic signal construction at Civil Station Junction

The Congress Mandal Committee demanded the immediate installation of a smart traffic signal at the Civil Station Junction in Pala…

DistrictKottayam16 October 2026

Sabari Railway Project Expected to Become Reality, Malayoora People Place Hope in V.D. Satheesan

The government has stated that the Sabari railway project, stalled for 28 years, will be realized. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated in…

CrimeKottayam16 October 2026

Duo from TVM arrested after stealing 26 sovereigns of gold from Kottayam house

Pallickathodu Police arrested two Thiruvananthapuram natives for stealing 26 sovereigns of gold from a locked house in Kottayam in August.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam16 October 2026

Five years since the Kottikkal-Kokayar landslide disaster; local people remember the loss and continue the struggle for survival

The 5th anniversary of the natural disaster in the Kottikkal and Kokayar rural areas, which claimed 21 lives, is marked today. While many…