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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

18-year-old woman dies in accident involving private bus hitting footpath in Kottayam

An 18-year-old woman died in an accident in Kottayam when a private bus hit the footpath.

CrimeKottayam10 October 2026

Man arrested in Kottayam over elopement from police station

Police arrested Muhammad Mahaj (24), a native of Thiruvananthapuram, who works at a hotel in Kozhikode. He was booked under a POCSO case…

Faith & festivalsPala10 October 2026

BJP organizes extensive health services in Pala for PM Modi's 25 years of governance

The BJP is organizing an extensive 'Health Service Week' in the Pala constituency as part of PM Narendra Modi's 25 years of governance and…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Six injured after private bus runs onto footpath in central Kottayam

A private bus, traveling from Naganpadam Stand through the city towards Changanassery, ran off the road and onto the footpath in central…

DistrictManimala10 October 2026

Dumping of toilet waste into Manimala River; do not pollute the water

Toilet waste is being dumped into the Manimala River. Residents are warned not to pollute the water.

Faith & festivalsKottayam9 October 2026

Udumbanchola Vision trailer released, featuring Mathew Thomas in a lead role

The film Udumbanchola Vision stars young actor Mathew Thomas, following his role in Prathama Drushtya Kuttakkar. The movie is scheduled to…

Faith & festivalsPala9 October 2026

Employees who donated blood are honored at Mar Sliva MediCity

As part of World Voluntary Blood Donation Day celebration, employees who donated blood more than five times at regular intervals were…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Speeding bus crashes onto Kottayam footpath, injuring five people

A speeding bus crashed onto a footpath in Kottayam on Friday during heavy rain, injuring five people, two of whom are critical. The driver…

PoliticsKottayam9 October 2026

BJP State General Secretary demands Pinarayi Vijayan resigns over High Court order

Following a High Court order, BJP State General Secretary Adv. Shawn George demanded that Pinarayi Vijayan resign from his opposition…

Faith & festivalsVaikom9 October 2026

New Tourism Boat Service Launched from Vaikom Boat Jetty to Pala Kari

As part of the State Government's 100-day action plan, a new eco-friendly solar boat named 'Adithya 3', capable of carrying 75 people, was…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Private bus hits people waiting for bus in Kottayam

A private bus hit people waiting for a bus in Kottayam. Five people sustained injuries, and two people are in critical condition.

DistrictPala9 October 2026

St. Mary's School Students Create 'Kera Chandana' Bath Soaps

Students from St. Mary's Girls Higher Secondary School NSS Unit and Guiding Ranger Unit conducted soap making training as part of…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Pala Fire Brigade and Civil Defence Volunteers Conduct Joint Mock Drill at Kadanad Check Dam

Pala Fire Brigade and Civil Defence Volunteers Pala Unit jointly conducted a mock drill at Kadanad Check Dam. The drill focused on rescuing…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Mundakayam native dies in Ernakulam accident

A woman from Mundakayam, who was a resident of Thekkemala, died in an accident that occurred in Ernakulam. The deceased was identified as…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Actress Lakshmi Menon shares video from hospital

Actress and influencer Lakshmi Menon shared a video from the hospital. In the video, she speaks about herself recovering from anesthesia.…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer shares experiences with Rajinikanth at 'Avarachan and Sons' success meet

Actor Kottayam Nazeer shared his experience working with Rajinikanth in 'Jailer 2'. Speaking at the 'Avarachan and Sons' success meet, he…

Faith & festivalsKottayam9 October 2026

Mind Trust organizes Kottayam District gathering

The Mobility in Dystrophy (Mind) Trust, a collective for individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Muscular Dystrophy (MD),…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Nirangal exhibition-cum-sale opens in Kottayam

The 'Nirangal' exhibition-cum-sale, organized by the Kasturba Social Welfare Centre, has commenced at KPS Menon Hall in Kottayam.

SportsKottayam9 October 2026

Andrew's Speed and Skill Shine on the Field

Andrew's strength lies in his speed. He is able to find gaps in the opposition's defense while advancing the ball. His play is characterized…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Kottayam District Inaugurates 'Nirmalam Puthu Yuga Shuchithwa Kerala' Campaign

The Kottayam District Panchayat inaugurated the 'Nirmalam Puthu Yuga Shuchithwa Kerala' campaign, which is part of the state government's…