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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictChanganassery8 October 2026

Pet Dog Saves Three People, Including One-Year-Old, from Cobra in Changanassery

A pet dog named Rosie saved three people, including a one-year-old, from a cobra at K.M. Tony's house in Changanassery. The dog continued…

DistrictKottayam8 October 2026

Vigilance raids DTPC office in Kottayam, seizing records over alleged irregularities

Vigilance conducted a surprise inspection at the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) office in Kottayam. The inspection, which began…

Faith & festivalsPala8 October 2026

‘Karunya Paithrakam 2K26’ event to be held today at Chethimattam Daivadhan Centre

The 'Karunya Paithrakam 2K26', a gathering of residents from Snehaagiri Missionaries Sisters (SMS) institutions, will be held today, October…

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Investigation continues into Maasappadi case; questioning of more people to be conducted by SIT

The SIT will continue questioning the friends of Muhammad Riyaz today.

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Bike riders assault KSRTC driver near Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam

Bike riders assaulted a KSRTC driver near Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam. The incident occurred over a dispute regarding giving way. The driver,…

CrimeErumely8 October 2026

Thief who stole money and speaker from fruit stall in Vadasserikkara caught by police in Erumely

Police caught the accused, who had stolen money and a speaker by breaking open a fruit stall in Vadasserikkara, in Erumely. The accused was…

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Thief arrested in Kottayam for stealing cash, CCTV model, watch, and Bluetooth speaker from fruit stall

A man was arrested in Kottayam for stealing cash, a CCTV Wi-Fi model, watch, Bluetooth speaker, and knife from a fruit stall in…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 October 2026

National Kathakali Mahotsavam concludes in Kottayam; 'Kalyanasaugandhikam' enthralls audience

The National Kathakali Mahotsavam, held for a week at the Sri Mridangashileswari Temple premises in Muzhakunnu, Kottayam, concludes on…

CrimeKottayam7 October 2026

Sabarimala gold theft: Final charge sheet expected soon in two cases

The SIT decided that the government's permission is required for prosecution proceedings, following the filing of sections under the…

PoliticsKottayam7 October 2026

UDF MLAs begin providing funds for KSRTC bus purchase using MLA LADF

UDF MLAs have started providing funds to KSRTC for purchasing buses using the MLA Local Area Development Fund (LADF). MLAs like Koilandy MLA…

DistrictKottayam7 October 2026

Urvashi's Mystery Thriller 'Aasha' to Stream on Zee5 on October 16

The mystery thriller 'Aasha', starring Urvashi and Joju George, is set to stream on Zee5 on October 16. The film, directed by Safar Sanal…

Faith & festivalsKanjirappally7 October 2026

Infam Kanjirappally Agricultural District Assembly to be held on Thursday

The Infam Kanjirappally Agricultural District Assembly will take place on Thursday at 10 am at the Parathodu Malanadu Auditorium. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 October 2026

T.V. Rajeev shares the memory of '16 rupees' that paved the way for K.J. Yesudas's career

T.V. Rajeev shared a memory on social media regarding the '16 rupees' that marked a turning point in K.J. Yesudas's musical life. The story…

Faith & festivalsErattupetta7 October 2026

MG University Panchangusti competitions begin at St. George's College, Aruvithura

The MG University Panchangusti competitions commenced at St. George's College, Aruvithura, following an encounter between the Municipal…

Faith & festivalsPala7 October 2026

Video song 'Maathave... Ennu Yiree...' released at Palakkayam Church

The video song 'Maathave... Ennu Yiree...' was released online at the Kanyakamariyathri temple premises in Palakkayam. The song, composed by…

DistrictKottayam7 October 2026

Lightning strikes cause injuries to college student in Kottayam, property damage in Perumbavoor and Palakkad

Two college students sustained injuries in Erattupetta, Kottayam, due to lightning strikes on a recent evening. Separately, lightning…

DistrictKottayam7 October 2026

Vegetable prices surge across the state, impacting household budgets

Vegetable prices are surging across the state, significantly affecting the family budgets of common people. Traders point to crop failure…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 October 2026

Sangeeth Pratap's 'It's a Medical Miracle' to begin OTT streaming; details revealed

The film 'It's a Medical Miracle,' starring Sangeeth Pratap and Sharufudeen, is set for OTT release. The movie, which received good audience…

PoliticsKottayam7 October 2026

CPI-I demands new working style in LDF; Binoy Vishwam states LDF policy should be discussed collectively

CPI-I is firm in its claim for the post of opposition deputy leader, stating that the LDF needs a new culture and style of operation. Binoy…

DistrictKottayam7 October 2026

Oxygen hosts mobile carnival in Kottayam with cashbacks and exchange bonuses

Oxygen is hosting a mobile carnival at its showrooms in Kottayam for those waiting to buy smartphones. Customers can purchase phones using…