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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Private bus owners plan march and protest over Pridyadarshini scheme

Private bus owners and family members plan a march and protest at the Secretariat on the 14th. They stated that if no solution is found,…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

Contractors approach government demanding end to corporate benefits for Uraalunkal, demanding labor rights for local workers

The Kerala Govt Contractors Association approached the government, demanding that benefits provided to the corporate entity Uraalunkal be…

Faith & festivalsPala12 October 2026

Organizing Committee for First Sivagiri Pilgrimage Walk to be Formed in Pala

The organizing committee for the first Sivagiri pilgrimage walk will be formed on Saturday, the 17th, at 2 PM at the Toms Conference Hall,…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Two-year-old dies after being hit by train; mother charged with murder

A two-year-old boy died after being hit by a train near Punnamoodu railway crossing. Police have registered a case of murder against the…

Faith & festivalsPampady12 October 2026

Pampady Panchayat President: 'We must see the Legislative Assembly, so get ready'

Pampady Panchayat President Adv. Ciju K Isaac secured permission through MLA Adv. Chandy Umman for local representatives, officials,…

DistrictPala12 October 2026

Income Tax Raid at Pala Municipality Vice Chairman's Residence and Shop

Income Tax officials conducted a raid at the residence and shop of the Pala Municipality Vice Chairman. Three officials supervised the raid…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

BJP Leader Shone George Demands Pinarayi Vijayan Resignation Over CMRL-Exalogic Case

BJP leader Shone George demanded the immediate resignation of Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan following the Vigilance FIR in the…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Ummar Mattuvayil to return home after 30 years of expatriate life

Ummar Muhammad Mattuvayil is returning to his hometown after 30 years of expatriate life.

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Suresh Gopi pays respects at Pallathu Brahmadathan's resting place

Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi shared a post regarding the fallen hero, Pallathu Brahmadathan, who passed away due to lightning. He…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

BJP Leader Shan George demands Pinarayi Vijayan resigns; alleges investigation needed for all who took money

BJP leader Shan George commented on the FIR regarding the Masappadi case, stating that Pinarayi Vijayan should resign from the opposition…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Rubber City Run Marathon held in Kottayam

JCI Kottayam organized the Rubber City Run Marathon with the aim of guiding youth away from addiction and towards a healthy lifestyle. The…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Mandatory Police Clearance Certificate for Private Bus Employees in Kottayam

Following increased accidents and complaints regarding the misconduct of private bus employees, the police are making a police clearance…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Drug gang's rampage and threats in Thiruvanvandoor

A drug gang created fear among locals with threats and vandalism in Thiruvanvandoor, near Changanassery. They threatened people with sticks…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

BJP protests begin today demanding resignations of Chief Minister and Opposition Leader

The BJP has started protests today demanding the resignations of the Chief Minister and the Opposition Leader. The party plans to intensify…

CrimeManimala12 October 2026

Son kills father in Kottayam after drunken brawl

A son killed his father in Manimala, Kottayam, after a drunken brawl. The son has been arrested. The brawl was the provocation.

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Two-year-old boy dies after being hit by train in Mavellikara; mother charged with murder

A two-year-old boy, who was with his mother on the railway tracks in Mavellikara, died after being hit by a train. Police have charged the…

CrimeManimala12 October 2026

Son beats father to death in Kottayam Manimala

A son allegedly beat his father to death in Kottayam Manimala. The victim, Santosh from Ranni Makkapuzha, was killed by his son, Sachu…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Son kills father in Kottayam; Ranni Makkappuzha resident Santosh killed, accused Sachu in custody

Police preliminary findings suggest the dispute, which arose after the accused arrived intoxicated, led to the murder. Santosh, a resident…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Police file case against KSRTC driver for allegedly hitting bus with car in Kottayam

Gandhi Nagar Police filed a case against a KSRTC driver regarding an incident where a car allegedly hit a bus deliberately on MC Road,…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Food street to open at Kottayam Railway Station

The Janashatabdi Express has started running with pushback seats. Additionally, a food street will open at Kottayam Railway Station, with…