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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

PoliticsPala5 October 2026

Nagaravikasana Munnani's Unity Demonstrated in Pala Standing Committee Election

Josin Binoy was elected as a standing committee member in the Pala Municipal Council election, demonstrating no disagreement within the…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Anti-social elements and drug addicts cause disruption in Kottayam

Anti-social individuals and drug addicts are causing significant disruption and obstructing traffic in Kottayam. Police have urged municipal…

DistrictTeekoy5 October 2026

Tent collapses during wildlife festival celebration in Teekoy; four injured

A tent collapsed during the wildlife festival celebration in Teekoy. Three police personnel and a light and sound technician sustained…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Filming of 'Palappu' begins; Siddharth Bharathan, Baby Jean, and Siju Sunny in main roles

The puja and switch-on ceremony for 'Palappu', a film produced by Shebin Becker Productions and Uppercut Films, were held in Erumely. The…

Faith & festivalsPanachikkadu5 October 2026

Panachikkadu Temple Navaratri Festival to be celebrated from October 7 to 21

The Navaratri festival at the Panachikkadu Dakshinamookambika Temple will be celebrated from October 7 to 21. The festival will feature the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Renu responds to claims about insurance amount, asserts legal marriage to late artist Kollam Sudhi

In an interview given to a YouTube channel, Renu responded to claims regarding the insurance compensation of the late artist Kollam Sudhi.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Biju Menon's 'Avarachan and Sons' sells OTT rights after a successful theatrical run

Biju Menon, in 'Avarachan and Sons', is the lead actor in a family drama that achieved great praise from audiences. The film was trending on…

DistrictKanjirappally5 October 2026

Kanjirappally police action against journalist controversy erupts

Kanjirappally police action has become controversial following an incident involving an altercation between SFI-KSU workers and students at…

Faith & festivalsPala5 October 2026

Emotional scene as Brahmadathan arrives at Pallatt ancestral home

Brahmadathan arrived at the Pallatt ancestral home, surrounded by walking trees. The mother's heart sensed the vibrations. She then…

DistrictPala5 October 2026

Bridal Luxe Fashion Show at Pala unveils wedding attire and jewellery

The Bridal Luxe Fashion Show, a collaboration by Bhima Jewellery, Swayamvara Silks, and Malayala Manorama, displayed wedding attire and…

DistrictKaduthuruthy5 October 2026

Student dies after bus overturns in Kaduthuruthy

A student from Kaduthuruthy died after a bus overturned while she was on a study trip.

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Oxygen launches mobile carnival in Kottayam with smart phones from ₹9,900 and 5G phones from ₹13,900

Oxygen Digital Retail has launched a mobile carnival at its showrooms in Kottayam, aiming to make smartphones accessible to everyone.…

Faith & festivalsPala5 October 2026

Youth are Advocates for Change: Catholic Congress

During the inauguration of 'Yuvajana Jwala 2026' organized by the Catholic Congress Pala Diocese Youth Council, Mons. Sebastian Vethanath…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

India vs Uruguay friendly match to be held in Kottayam; significant ticket price reduction

The India vs Uruguay friendly match is scheduled for tomorrow at the Kollakatta Stadium in Kottayam, starting at 7:30 PM. Due to low…

DistrictVaikom5 October 2026

Who burned the memorial in Vaikom?

The source text asks, 'Who burned the memorial in Vaikom?'

PoliticsKottayam5 October 2026

MP files complaint over cyber attack supporting Adoor Prakash

J.B. Mathar MP filed a complaint demanding action from the Union Home Minister and the DGP. The complaint was filed regarding cyber attacks…

DistrictKuravilangad5 October 2026

MC Road re-taring continues from Kozha to Kuravilangad

BC-level road re-taring is progressing on the MC Road from Kozha to Kuravilangad. Work that was stopped for a day due to rain resumed…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Power Outage Scheduled in Various Parts of Kottayam District Today

A power outage is scheduled today, October 5, 2026, in the Kolamkulam transformer area. Outages will also affect areas including Pala Elite,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Brahmadhathan, the elephant that passed away due to lightning, will be cremated this afternoon

The body of Brahmadhathan, who passed away due to lightning in Erattupetta, will be cremated this afternoon. The cremation will take place…

Faith & festivalsErattupetta5 October 2026

Actress Meenakshi shares memories of Pallattu Brahmadathan, elephant that died from lightning strike

Actress Meenakshi shared memories of Pallattu Brahmadathan, an elephant that was a star attraction at temple festivals. The elephant, owned…