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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Four Districts Including Kottayam Due to Monsoon Influence

The Kerala State has a high probability of experiencing heavy and intense rain in isolated places until Sunday due to the influence of the…

DistrictPala14 October 2026

Second Rajagiri International Film Festival begins in Kochi

The second Rajagiri International Film Festival, organized by MACT and Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, has begun. The…

Faith & festivalsMarangattupilly14 October 2026

Senior Citizens' Meet and Medical Camp Held at Marangattupilly

A senior citizens' meet, medical camp, and felicitation ceremony took place at Marangattupilly Grama Panchayat Ward 8. Panchayat Vice…

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Decision to suspend Mavelikkara Postal Division cancelled

The decision to suspend the Mavelikkara Postal Division has been cancelled.

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Special train announced for Keralites traveling from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram for Dussehra holidays

The Railways announced a special train for Keralites traveling from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram for the Dussehra holidays. The special…

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

RTO launches strict inspections of private and school buses in Kottayam following increase in accidents

Following the increase in vehicle accidents in the district, the Kottayam RTO initiated vehicle inspections. The inspections primarily check…

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Special train services announced for Pooja holiday rush

Due to the Pooja holiday rush, the railway announced special train services. One special train will depart from Bangalore Cantonment Station…

Faith & festivalsKottayam14 October 2026

Chirakkal Kovilakam's musical tradition showcased by young artists

Young artists showcased the musical tradition of Chirakkal Kovilakam during the Navaratri festival. The event featured performances at the…

DistrictPala14 October 2026

Civil Station Annex to be inaugurated on October 16

The Civil Station Annex, which has completed construction, will be inaugurated on October 16. Revenue Department Minister A.P. Anilkumar…

Faith & festivalsPanachikkadu14 October 2026

Actress Arsha performs Kuchipudi at Dakshinamukambika Temple in Panachikkadu

Actress Arsha performed Kuchipudi at the Dakshinamukambika Temple in Panachikkadu, alongside a movie screening.

CrimeKottayam14 October 2026

Madrasa teacher arrested in Kottayam for alleged sexual assault on minor

A madrasa teacher has been arrested in Kottayam for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. The teacher, Sajeer Fathuhi (27), a resident of…

Faith & festivalsKottayam14 October 2026

Gis Joy-Asif Ali's 'Kottayam Belt' Shooting Concludes

The shooting for 'Kottayam Belt', directed by Gis Joy and starring Asif Ali, has been completed. The film, which is a family thriller, is…

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Suspicious animal sighting reported in Poovakkulam; forest department to investigate

A lorry driver reported sighting an animal resembling a tiger in Poovakkulam, Veliyanur Panchayat, last night near the school junction.…

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Tiger spotted at Poovakkulam; search underway after sighting near Kottayam-Ernakulam border

Following information from locals about a tiger sighting at Poovakkulam, located near the border of Kottayam and Ernakulam districts, a…

DistrictKumarakom14 October 2026

Konathat Bridge on Kottayam-Kumarakom Road: Approach Road Lowering Poses Major Accident Risk

One year has passed since the Konathat bridge on the Kottayam-Kumarakom road was opened to traffic. The approach road on the east side is…

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Power Outage Reported in Various Parts of Kottayam Today

A power outage is reported today (14–10–2026) in the areas of Mathumoola, BSNL Pala, Athakkunnu, Variyathukulam, Variyar Samajam, and…

Faith & festivalsBharananganam14 October 2026

Locals demand action over car stunt near Alphonesa pilgrimage church

Locals demanded action after a car performed a stunt at high speed near the Alphonesa pilgrimage church in Bharananganam. The stunt…

DistrictPala14 October 2026

Small Potholes on Azhacheri Road are a Death Trap

The section of Azhacheri Road from Mundupalam to Karoor in Pala has been deteriorating for days. Joy Kalarikal, President of Pala Public…

Faith & festivalsPampady14 October 2026

Vedic Studies Begin in Cheruvallikkavu, Pampady

The Vedic study (Rigvedaayana Satram) has begun in Cheruvallikkavu, Pampady. This marks the start of the program.

DistrictKottayam14 October 2026

Snake caught in backyard at Aladi Konthanparambil

Forest department personnel caught a snake in the backyard of a house in Konthanparambil, Aladi. The snake was found in the backyard of…