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

DistrictPala2 days ago

LDF Pala Constituency Committee Opposes Opening of Waste Dumping Center at Kaanattupara

The LDF Pala Constituency Committee stated that the dumping ground at Kaanattupara should not be allowed to open as a waste center. The…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Forest Department strengthens monitoring and takes strict action against waste dumping near forest paths in Kottayam

The Forest Department has intensified monitoring and taken strict action against those dumping waste along paths near forests in Kottayam.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam3 days ago

Weather Alert: Kottayam District to receive yellow alert on November 7 and 8, 2026

The central weather department announced the possibility of rain in Kerala over the next five days. Yellow alerts have been declared in…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Motor Vehicle Department officials conduct awareness campaign against placing stones while parking vehicles

Motor Vehicle Department officials conducted an awareness campaign against the old habit of placing stones when parking vehicles. They…

Faith & festivalsEttumanoor3 days ago

Sreebala continues dance for seven minutes despite safety pin in foot; wins first place

At the Ettumanoor sub-district cultural festival stage, Sreebala continued her Bharatanatyam dance for about seven minutes, despite the…

CrimeKottayam3 days ago

18-year-old's license suspended after dangerous 8 km drive in Kottayam

The Kottayam RTO informed that the driving license of a 18-year-old will be suspended after driving dangerously for about 8 kilometers,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam3 days ago

Kottayam Native Archana among special guests at Flag Day event

Archana, a native of Kottayam, was among the special guests at the Flag Day event.

CrimeVaikom3 days ago

45 Liters of Liquor and Auto Rickshaw Seized in Vaikom

An assistant excise inspector from the Kottayam Excise Enforcement and Anti Narcotic Special Squad, led by B Anand Raj, arrested Roy, a…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Government rejects prosecution sanction for afforestation corruption case

The government rejected the application for prosecution sanction against retired IFS officers in a case alleging misuse of government funds…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Travelers are confused by changes in Kottayam-Kollam MEMU train schedule

Changes in the schedule and extension of the Kottayam-Kollam MEMU train service have caused confusion among passengers who have been…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Increased prices for rubber and pepper benefit farmers in Kottayam's rural areas

The increase in prices for rubber and pepper is a significant benefit for farmers in the eastern rural areas of the district.

CrimeKottayam3 days ago

Man arrested in Kottayam for driving recklessly and drunk driving in Thengana

Police arrested Gokul (18), a resident near Thiruvalla railway station, in Thrikkodithanam for driving recklessly and drunk driving in…

Faith & festivalsKuravilangad3 days ago

Krishnan Nair passes away at Rajesh Bhavanil in Ilaykadavu

Krishnan Nair (81) passed away at Rajesh Bhavanil in Ilaykadavu. His wife is Rathnam Azhukkanal family member. His children are Rajesh…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Wife Dies After Being Hit by Husband's Car in Kidangoor; CCTV Footage Surfaces

Shobhanakumari, former headmistress of Bharatiya Vidyamandira, died in an accident in Kidangoor. The incident occurred on October 30, when a…

DistrictMeenachil3 days ago

26-year-old woman found dead in Meenachil River area

A 26-year-old woman, who was missing since yesterday evening from Kumaranallur, was found dead in the Meenachil River area. Police…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Hospital Development Society demands vigilance inquiry into Kottayam Medical College surgical block construction

Following reports in the media regarding serious irregularities in the construction of the new surgical block at Kottayam Medical College…

Faith & festivalsKottayam3 days ago

Special Trains Announced for Deepavali Travelers

Special train services have been announced for travelers celebrating Deepavali. New services are scheduled for Trivandrum North (Kochuveli),…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Three buses collide in Neelimagalam on MC Road; accident caused by sudden stop for passengers

An accident involving three buses occurred in Neelimagalam on the Ettumanoor-Kottayam MC Road this morning around 6:45 AM. The accident was…

DistrictKanjirappally4 days ago

Kanjirappally Shade Center for Rehabilitation Dedicated to the Nation

The Kanjirappally Shade Center for Rehabilitation was dedicated to the nation. The center was inaugurated by the Chief Minister.

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Film 'Saraphos' shooting begins in Mundakayam, set against the backdrop of the eastern wild region

The shooting for the new film 'Saraphos', which tells the story of an Anglo-Indian family against the backdrop of the eastern wild region,…