Kottayam Today
Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

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…

DistrictPala5 October 2026

Motor Vehicle Department to Shift to Nelliyani Civil Station Building Next Week

The Mini Civil Station Annex building in Nelliyani, which was handed over to the Public Works Department Revenue Department, is expected to…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

KSRTC to run services to Pamba using rented private buses for Mandala-Makara Vilakku

KSRTC will run services to Pamba by renting private buses for the Mandala-Makara Vilakku festival. The process involves checking e-tenders,…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Kottayam-Thiruvananthapuram-Chempakappara Service Resumes

The service connecting Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Chempakappara has resumed.

CrimeKottayam5 October 2026

Bus driver allegedly assaulted after dispute over space on road

A complaint alleges that a bus operating on the Kottayam - Nedumkandam route was stopped and its driver assaulted at Thookkupala. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam4 October 2026

Renu Sudhi clarifies marriage legality and compensation details regarding late Kollam Sudhi

Renu Sudhi addressed false rumors circulating on social media regarding the legal status of her marriage to late Kollam Sudhi. She stated…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Idiminnalett elephant dies in Erattupetta

The elephant, Pallattu Brahmadhan, owned by local resident Rajesh Pallatti, died in Erattupetta. The elephant was found ill in the vicinity…

DistrictErattupetta4 October 2026

Elephant named Pallattu Brahmadathan dies after being struck by lightning in Erattupetta

An elephant named Pallattu Brahmadathan died after being struck by lightning in Erattupetta, Kottayam. The elephant, owned by Rajesh Pallatt…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Elephant dies after falling due to lightning in Kottayam

An elephant named Brahmadathan fell due to lightning, losing its life.

DistrictErattupetta4 October 2026

Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan dies after lightning strike near Erattupetta

Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan died after a lightning strike near Erattupetta. He was known for his calm and gentle nature.

PoliticsKottayam4 October 2026

PC Thomas alleges intervention in 2004 Lok Sabha election; Venugopal also raises concerns

Kerala Congress leader P.C. Thomas alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intervened in favor of Jose K. Mani during the…

Faith & festivalsPala4 October 2026

Pallattu Brahmadathan Dies After Lightning Strike

Pallattu Brahmadathan died after being struck by lightning. The incident occurred in Meelambara, Pala. The elephant was approximately 40…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Chemical fertilizer price hike causes distress among small farmers in Kottayam

Small farmers, who depend only on crops like rubber, cardamom, banana, and paddy, are facing severe difficulties. They report that it is…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Rahul Mankootathil criticizes CPI(M) leader over alleged sexual assault at party office

Rahul Mankootathil posted on Facebook criticizing a CPI(M) leader for allegedly committing sexual assault against a young woman of college…

Faith & festivalsErumely4 October 2026

Meeting to plan arrangements for Mandala-Makara Vilakku Mahotsavam to be held in Erumely

A meeting will be held on Monday to review the preparatory activities for the upcoming Mandala-Makara Vilakku Mahotsavam in Erumely. The…

CrimePampady4 October 2026

Fashion photographer caught with drug stash and over ₹15 lakh in Kottayam

The Ernakulam Excise Squad arrested a prominent fashion photographer with a large stash of drugs. Arun K. Nair (34) was caught by the Excise…

Faith & festivalsPala4 October 2026

Logo for 'Sahodaryam 2026' workshop launched in Pala

Dr. Syriack Thomas launched the logo for the 'Sahodaryam 2026' three-day workshop at Hosana Mound, Idamattam, Bharananganam. The event,…

HealthKottayam4 October 2026

IDA Kottayam Branch organizes oral health awareness campaign on World Smile Day

On World Smile Day, the Indian Dental Association (IDA) Kottayam Branch organized an awareness campaign focusing on oral health and…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Renu Sudhi addresses rumors regarding her legal marriage to Kollam Sudhi

Renu Sudhi responded to rumors alleging her marriage to Kollam Sudhi was not legal. She stated that she is legally married to him and that…

DistrictMelukavu4 October 2026

Private bus service suspended amid transport crisis after Kurishunkal bridge demolition in Melukavu

A severe transport crisis persists in the area following the demolition of the Kurishunkal bridge in Melukavu. This has led to the…