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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Used Cooking Oil Re-enters Market After Processing; Food Safety Department Intensifies Checks

The Food Safety Department has intensified checks across the state after illegal networks were found collecting and purifying used cooking…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Allegations of medical negligence at Kottayam Medical College Hospital; family prepares for legal action

A woman from Changanassery Puthur, Haseena (49), allegedly died due to medical negligence at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Her husband,…

PoliticsPala2 October 2026

Pala Councillor Tony Thairampan: People must recognize the unhealthy alliance between the independent front leader and the CPM district leader

Pala Municipal Council Councillor Tony Thairampan stated that the council meeting was disrupted due to the unhealthy alliance between the…

Faith & festivalsPala2 October 2026

Monseigneur Sebastian Vetanath speaks at Pala Santhom Farmers Producer Company's annual general meeting

Monseigneur Sebastian Vetanath addressed the annual general meeting of the Pala Santhom Farmers Producer Company. He stated that authorities…

PoliticsKanjirappally2 October 2026

Mahila Congress files complaint regarding alleged defamation of Chief Minister's mother at polling center

The Mahila Congress filed a complaint with the D.Y.S.P. of the Kanjirappally Block Committee regarding a woman allegedly defaming the Chief…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Partial ban on vehicular traffic on MC Road from Kozha to Kuravilangad Pallikkavala starting October 3

The Public Works Department announced a partial ban on vehicular traffic on the MC Road between Kozha and Kuravilangad Pallikkavala starting…

PoliticsPala2 October 2026

UDF accuses CPM of misrepresenting facts during Pala Municipality event

The UDF Pala Municipality Parliamentary Party accused the CPM of releasing a statement that allegedly obscured facts during a public meeting…

Faith & festivalsPala2 October 2026

Pala Bar Association and St. Alphonsa College NSS Unit observed Gandhi Jayanti

The Pala Bar Association and St. Alphonsa College NSS Unit conducted a commemoration and floral offering at the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi…

CrimeKottayam2 October 2026

Man sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment and fine in POCSO case

Thomas (45), residing in Chakkakal Veettil, Chakkikkavu Kara, Kuwappally, Kudayathur, was sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment and a…

DistrictKanjirappally2 October 2026

Two accused arrested by Kanjirappally Police in attempt to murder journalist

Kanjirappally Police arrested two accused, Asif Aman and Nishad, in the case of attempted murder of Muhammad Shaya. Muhammad Shaya is the…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Muslim League refutes Adoor Prakash's criticisms of UDF, stating decisions were made through internal discussions

The Muslim League stated that there is no disunity within the UDF and that all decisions made in the front were reached after detailed…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

AIYF cleans Erattupetta Police Station premises on Gandhi Jayanti

AIYF, under the leadership of the Poonjar Mandalam Committee, conducted a cleaning drive at the Erattupetta Police Station premises on…

EducationPala2 October 2026

Ramapuram Mar Agastinos College organizes 'Elevate' workshop for BCA students

Ramapuram Mar Agastinos College organized a one-day workshop named 'Elevate' for BCA students. The workshop, conducted by the Computer…

DistrictManarcad2 October 2026

CM V.D. Satheesan stops vehicle at Manarcad 4 Manamikkattu, interacts with workers

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stopped his vehicle at Manarcad 4 Manamikkattu while passing through in the evening. He spoke with workers…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Minister A. P. Anil Kumar rejects Adoor Prakash's public statement

Minister A. P. Anil Kumar rejected Adoor Prakash's public statement, stating that the stance should not be adopted in that manner.

EducationPala2 October 2026

Pala St. Mary's LP School wins overall crown at Pala Sub-district Science Festival

Pala: St. Mary's LP School secured the overall crown for the LP section at the Pala Sub-district Science Festival held in Mutholi on Tuesday…

Faith & festivalsPala2 October 2026

BJP organizes protest in Pala against attack on Mararji Bhavan

A protest and meeting was organized by the BJP in Pala to protest the attack on Mararji Bhavan. Activists marched through the town streets…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

SPC Unit launches 'Oru Vayaroottam' packaged meal distribution project in Erattupetta

The SPC Unit of Muslim Girls Higher Secondary School launched the 'Oru Vayaroottam' packaged meal distribution project in Erattupetta.…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Adoor Prakash: Statement not seeking support, but criticism from experience; will give letter to AICC

Adoor Prakash stated that his criticism of V.D. Satheesan is based on experience. He also stated that he will inform the AICC about matters…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

Rare exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi's life organized at Kottayam Baker School

Kottayam Baker School has organized a rare exhibition on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Many people are expected to visit the 'Gandhidarshan'…