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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

CPI(M) Kottayam extended district committee meeting to dissect poll rout, organisational issues

The CPI(M) Kottayam extended its district committee meeting to dissect the poll rout and organizational issues. The meeting will also…

PoliticsPala1 October 2026

High Court directs Speaker to take appropriate action on Mani C. K. Kappane's disqualification

The Kerala High Court directed the Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly to take appropriate steps regarding the disqualification of…

Faith & festivalsPala1 October 2026

CPI(M) Expanded District Committee to Begin in Pala Tomorrow

The CPI(M) expanded District Committee will begin in Pala on Friday. The two-day committee meeting will conclude with a general convention…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Rubber Board leads extensive cleanliness drive under 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

As part of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign by the central government, the Rubber Board organized extensive cleanliness activities and…

PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

Adoor Prakash expresses dissatisfaction over lack of discussions in UDF meetings

Adoor Prakash expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of meetings and discussions within the UDF. He pointed out the lack of…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Kottayam Among Three Districts Due to Heavy Rain

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki today. The department also issued a…

Faith & festivalsVaikom1 October 2026

Vaikom Vijaya Lakshmi inaugurates Ramapuram Mar Agastinos College Students Union

Vaikom Vijaya Lakshmi inaugurated the Ramapuram Mar Agastinos College Students Union. Manager Rev. Fr. Burckumans Kunnumparam, Principal Dr.…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Contractor dies in fire at rented house in Kottayam; bike and car found started

A contractor from Tamil Nadu, Shekhar (45), died in a fire at a rented house in Kottayam. He was found dead last night around 11:30 PM.…

DistrictPala1 October 2026

Cleanliness drive begins in Pala town with 'Hand in Hand' initiative

The 'Hand in Hand' cleanliness drive began in Pala town, led by the Pala Municipality. This initiative was organized as part of Swachhata Hi…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Grand Cake Mixing Ceremony Held at Lulu Mall Kottayam

A grand cake mixing ceremony was held at Lulu Mall in Kottayam to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations. For this year's plum cakes,…

DistrictPala1 October 2026

Encroachment found on land of Pala General Hospital

Measurements were taken of the land belonging to Pala General Hospital. Encroachment was found on the property.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

IIIT Kottayam convocation scheduled for October 3

The 8th convocation of IIIT Kottayam is scheduled for October 3rd at 11 am. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will be the chief guest for…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

A trip to Ilaveezhapoonchira, located at 3200 feet above sea level in Kottayam Melukavu

Ilaveezhapoonchira, located at 3200 feet above sea level in Kottayam Melukavu, offers views of green meadows, mist, Malankara Dam, and…

DistrictIlaveezhapoonchira1 October 2026

A journey to Ilaveezhapoonchira

The article suggests a journey to Ilaveezhapoonchira, describing the transition from the blue sky and cool mist to the changing hillside.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Kashmiri SFI member is College Union Chairman in Konni

Two students, including Shakir, from Kashmir are currently studying in the college.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

S. Harish discusses the writing process, referencing the Kottayam Public Library

S. Harish discussed his writing journey, referencing the Kottayam Public Library. He spoke about his early works, including the novel…

CrimePuthuppally1 October 2026

Plus Two student brutally assaulted in Puthuppally; police file case after theft

A Plus Two student was allegedly brutally assaulted by a group of three people in Puthuppally. The student sustained serious injuries to the…

DistrictChanganassery1 October 2026

Two lives lost in night accident series on MC and Vazhoor roads

Two young men died in two separate accidents that occurred at night in Changanassery. The incident highlights the increasing number of road…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Avarachan and Sons film releases in theaters

The family entertainer film, Avarachan and Sons, starring Biju Menon, is set to release in theaters starting tomorrow. The film features a…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Security checks in train general compartments questioned amid drunken passengers and public nuisance

Passengers have raised concerns that security checks in the general compartments of trains are not efficient. The article mentions an…