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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictPuthuppally13 October 2026

Palakkad Municipality Chairman submits memorandum to Minister for Local Self-Government

Palakkad Municipality Chairman P Smithesh submitted a memorandum to the Minister for Local Self-Government, K.M. Shaji. The memorandum…

DistrictKottayam13 October 2026

Rice prices surge in Kottayam; common people and hotel owners face crisis

Rice prices are sharply rising in the general market across the state. The increase in rice prices is causing concern, affecting the budgets…

Faith & festivalsKottayam13 October 2026

ED to Register New ECIR Following Vigilance FIR in Massadi Case

Following the Vigilance FIR registered in the Massadi case involving Pinarayi Vijayan, Veenala Vijayan, and Muhammed Riyas MLA, the…

DistrictChanganassery13 October 2026

Luxury cars and private buses cause fear in Changanassery at night

Luxury cars and private buses are speeding and making noise in Changanassery town and surrounding areas at night. The speeding vehicles are…

DistrictKottayam13 October 2026

Investigation launched into the death of a woman at Kottayam Medical College Hospital

A three-member committee, appointed by the Health Minister, has begun an investigation into the death of Hasina (49) at Kottayam Medical…

DistrictKottayam13 October 2026

Elderly man arrested for illegal liquor sale in Arppookkara

A group led by Excise Inspector K. Abhilashi arrested an elderly man for illegal liquor sales in Arppookkara. The accused was apprehended at…

CrimeKottayam13 October 2026

Two Kottayam Natives Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle MDMA from Delhi to Kochi

Two youths, Shawn Joseph (21) and Abhin Babu (21), hailing from Thrikkodithanam, Kottayam, were arrested in Pottakkuzhi. They were caught…

Faith & festivalsKottayam13 October 2026

Viklo native Jomi Jose wins Film Critics Award for 'Karuthal'

Jomi Jose, a native of Viklo, won the 49th Kerala Film Critics Award for 'Karuthal', the film he directed. The award was presented at the…

DistrictChanganassery13 October 2026

Changanassery Taluk General Hospital: A New Look

The Changanassery Taluk General Hospital is set to undergo a transformation. The hospital's appearance is expected to change.

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Catholicos of Malankara Church prays for Pope's health

The Catholicos of the Malankara Church, Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, prayed for the health of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Tritheen completes five years in leadership, focuses on building 100 homes

The Malankara Sabha's leadership center, Devalokam, is celebrating five years since Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Tritheen took…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Moderate rain with lightning expected in isolated places in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in the next 3 hours

The central weather department has predicted moderate rain with lightning in isolated places in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts over the…

CrimeErattupetta12 October 2026

Two youths arrested with MDMA after police and locals cooperate

Two youths, Riyas of Nattakkal Kunnakkattu and Sidam Sakheer of Nattakkal Annayiparambil, were arrested in Erattupetta. They were caught…

DistrictPala12 October 2026

Farmers' Union organizes protest against fertilizer and pesticide price hike in Pala

The Farmers' Union M Pala Constituency Committee organized an evening protest at the Pala Head Post Office against the alleged price hike of…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

POCSO accused hiding in paddy island caught by police in Thiruvalla

Police arrested a POCSO case accused who had escaped from the police station. The accused was found hiding in an islet within the paddy…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Nirmalam - Puthyuga Shuchithwa Kerala Campaign Launched in Kottayam District

The District Panchayat President, Joshi Philip, inaugurated the 'Nirmalam - Puthyuga Shuchithwa Kerala' campaign at the Kottayam District…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Karur Panchayat BJP Karur Pala Area Committees vow not to let Karur Panchayat be destroyed like Pala Bank

Karur Panchayat BJP Karur Pala Area Committees stated that they will not allow Karur Panchayat to be destroyed like Pala Bank. The…

CrimeManimala12 October 2026

Son kills father by hitting him with head

Santhosh, a resident of Ranni Makkapuzha, was killed by his son. The police arrested Sachu Santhosh. The incident occurred at a house in…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Mobile Carnival at Digi-Express in Ottapalam Offers Exchange Bonuses

A mobile carnival has been organized at the Digi-Express store in Ottapalam, offering excellent exchange offers on new smartphones.…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Chembil Ashokan discusses working with Mamitha Baiju

In an interview given to Filmscene, Chembil Ashokan spoke about working with actress Mamitha Baiju. He stated that while many people in the…