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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Heritage of Fort Kochi destroyed, coder house now a memory

The heritage of Fort Kochi has been destroyed, and the coder house is now only a memory.

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Computer chip factory scheduled for December inauguration burns down in Peruva

The P.C.B Express factory, owned by a person in Alavinu, caught fire in Peruva Kunnapally. The factory, which was under construction for…

PoliticsPala30 September 2026

Opposition protest disrupts council meeting at Pala municipality

An opposition protest disrupted a council meeting at Pala municipality. Maya Rahul, an Independent councillor, heads the ruling council in…

PoliticsPala30 September 2026

Attempt to disrupt Chairperson's speech at Pala Municipality

Binu Pulikkakandam removed the microphone during the reading of the agenda related to the sanitation project.

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Accused arrested in case of blackmailing a girl and stealing money and 20 sovereigns of gold

Accused have been arrested in the case where a girl was blackmailed with threats to circulate chats and photos. The accused allegedly…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Head Clerk Suspended Over Sabarimala E-Tender Irregularity

Head Clerk P.R. Rajimon has been suspended. The suspension relates to an irregularity in the Sabarimala e-tender process.

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

New poster for 'Avarachan and Sonsy' featuring Srinath's character 'Jason' released

The new poster for the family entertainer film 'Avarachan and Sonsy', starring Biju Menon, has been released. The poster features 'Jason', a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Cooperative Loan Repayment Deadline Extension to be Considered: Minister Mons Joseph

Water Resources and Housing Construction Minister Mons Joseph stated that the government will consider the demand for extending the…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Three-member family missing from Poonanthuruthy in Kottayam; last CCTV footage from Teekoy

A three-member family consisting of a 62-year-old man, his wife, and son has been missing since September 26 from Poonanthuruthy, Kottayam.…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

Police complaint filed against Pala councillor over microphone incident at municipal council meeting

A police complaint has been filed against Pala municipal councillor Binu Pulikkakandam. The complaint relates to an incident where he…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

Disruption at Pala Municipality Council Meeting

Disputes erupted at the Pala Municipality council meeting. Councilor Binu Pulikkakandam allegedly knocked over the chairperson's microphone…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Vigilance investigates alleged irregularities at Kottayam Medical College

A vigilance team conducted an investigation at Kottayam Medical College Hospital regarding allegations of financial irregularities,…

PoliticsKottayam30 September 2026

SFI claims victory in 27 colleges across Kottayam district; KSU claims success in 15 colleges; KSU achieves hat-trick win at Pala St. Thomas

SFI claimed victory in 27 colleges across Kottayam district, while KSU claimed success in 15 colleges. KSU District President K.N. Naisam,…

PoliticsPala30 September 2026

Councilor accuses Chairperson of damaging public property after microphone incident

During a Pala Municipal Council meeting, Councilor Binu Pulikkakandam allegedly removed the microphone while Chairperson Maya Rahul was…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man arrested at Kottayam railway station for public nuisance on train

A 37-year-old man named Joji George was arrested at Kottayam railway station. He was booked for creating a nuisance on the Palaruvi Express…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Railway increases minimum fine for ticketless travel to ₹500, checks intensify from October 1

Indian Railways has intensified action against those traveling without tickets or illegally. The minimum fine for ticketless travel has been…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Film 'The Third Murder' by Swarnalaya Cinemas to hit theaters on October 2

Swarnalaya Cinemas is producing 'The Third Murder,' starring Saiju Kuruppu, Indrances, and Vinay Fort. The psychological thriller, directed…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Youth arrested by police for public nuisance and misconduct on train

Railway police arrested a youth for public nuisance and misconduct on the Palaruvi Express. The individual was reportedly found publicly…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Insurance company ordered to pay ₹1.77 crore to the family of late Kollam Sudhi

The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal ruled that an insurance company must pay ₹1.77 crore to the family of actor Kollam Sudhi, who died in a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Court awards 1.77 crore compensation to family of Kollam Sudhi

The Kottayam Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded compensation to the family of Kollam Sudhi, a popular actor and mimicry artist who…