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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

New schedule for Konkan Railway train services starts from the 21st

New schedules for Konkan Railway train services are effective from the 21st. This change follows the conclusion of the monsoon timetable,…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Fahadh Faasil, Jooju George, Tovino Thomas, and Siddique launch Udumbanchola Vision trailer

Fahadh Faasil, Jooju George, Tovino Thomas, and Siddique launched the trailer for the film Udumbanchola Vision. The launch was attended by…

Faith & festivalsPala9 October 2026

New Police Station Building Construction for 3.8 Crore: Only in Pala, Kottayam District

Mani C.appan MLA stated that the construction of a new police station building for 3.8 crore rupees will be done only in Pala. He noted that…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Heavy rain and lightning continue in eastern Kottayam; Sports Meet postponed

Heavy rain accompanied by strong lightning continues in the hilly areas of eastern Kottayam district. Due to the heavy rain and lightning,…

Faith & festivalsPala9 October 2026

World Mental Health Day celebration in Pala; Minister Mons Joseph to inaugurate

World Mental Health Day celebrations are being organized in Pala on Saturday, October 10, by various organizations including Mariyadasanam.…

Faith & festivalsKanjirappally9 October 2026

Infam suggests creating protective fencing around the core zone of the forest

Fr. Thomas Mattamundyil of Infam stated that protective fencing should be created around the core zone of the forest. He emphasized that…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Theft and sexual assault incidents are increasing on KSRTC Priyadarshani free bus services

Theft and sexual assault incidents are becoming common on KSRTC Priyadarshani free bus services due to increased crowds. Groups are active…

CrimeKottayam9 October 2026

57-year-old sentenced to five years and fine in case of sexual assault on 9-year-old girl in Cherthala

A court sentenced a 57-year-old man to five years imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 in a case of sexual assault against a 9-year-old girl…

PoliticsPala9 October 2026

Jos K Mani states Kerala Congress will return as a major force in Kerala politics

At Pala Kurishupalli junction, Kerala Congress Chairman Jos K Mani stated that the party will return as a major force in Kerala politics.…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Supermarket owner in Thrippunithura, Kottayam, has an account balance of ₹3500 crore

Sumesh Kumar, a supermarket owner in Thrippunithura, has an account balance of ₹3500 crore.

DistrictPala9 October 2026

Inauguration of Attappady Green Energy Corridor substations set for October 10

The inauguration of the 220 kV GIS substations for the Attappady Green Energy Corridor (AGEC) project, implemented by KSEB, is scheduled for…

Faith & festivalsErattupetta9 October 2026

Chithabhasmam ritual performed at Pallathu family premises

Rituals were conducted at the Pallathu family premises in Meelabara, Erattupetta. The ceremony involved the ritualistic immersion of…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Partial power cuts scheduled in various parts of Kottayam district today (09–10–2026)

Partial power cuts are scheduled today (09–10–2026) from 9:30 AM to 6 PM in the areas covered by Kattampack, Shaji Mariyappally, and…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

N.K. Premachandran MP injured in Tanzania; advised surgery in Delhi

N.K. Premachandran MP sustained an injury after slipping from a restroom while on a foreign visit to Tanzania. He has a fracture in his left…

CrimeKottayam9 October 2026

Accused escapes from Kottayam police station during power outage, later apprehended with public help

An accused escaped from the Kaduthuruthy Police Station during a power outage on Thursday evening. The individual, a youth from…

Faith & festivalsPala9 October 2026

Pala St. Thomas College wins MG Panchgusthi Championship

Pala St. Thomas College won the men's championship at the Mahatma Gandhi University Panchgusthi Championship held at Aruvithura St. George…

EducationKottayam9 October 2026

Teekoy St. Mary's LP School achieves success at Science Festival

Teekoy St. Mary's LP School achieved high success at the Erattupetta Sub-district Science Festival. The school secured first place in the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam9 October 2026

BMHC and Forza Kochi unite health and football with first aid awareness campaign

BMHC and Forza Kochi are uniting health and football through a first aid awareness campaign.

DistrictPala9 October 2026

A Trip to Pala

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CrimeKanjirappally8 October 2026

Attempted stabbing of bus driver on Kanjirappally–Erattupetta route

An attempt was made to stab a bus driver while the bus was running. The incident occurred on the Kanjirappally–Erattupetta route. Police…