Kottayam Today
Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man arrested by Kottayam Railway Police for causing disturbance while intoxicated on Palaruvi Express

A man was arrested by the Kottayam Railway Police for causing a disturbance while intoxicated on the Palaruvi Express. The individual is…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Fire breaks out at chip manufacturing factory under construction in Peruva, Kottayam

A chip manufacturing factory under construction in Kunnapally, Peruva, Kottayam caught fire. The incident occurred at 'PCB Express', owned…

EducationKangazha30 September 2026

Student develops 'Synapse' online learning and examination platform

A student developed 'Synapse', an advanced online learning and examination platform. The platform was developed by Abhinav B, a 12th-grade…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Three members of a family missing in Panachikkadu

Regy, his wife Susamma, and son Jomeet, who reside in Panachikkadu under the Kottayam East Police Station jurisdiction, have been reported…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Kollam Sudhi's accident death: Court orders ₹1.77 crore compensation

The Kottayam MACT Court ordered ₹1.77 crore compensation to the heirs of Kollam Sudhi, who died in a vehicle accident. The court judge,…

DistrictPala-Ponkunnam Road30 September 2026

Pala-Ponkunnam Road becomes accident hotspot; locals express concern ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season

The Pala-Ponkunnam road, part of the Punalur-Muvattupuzha Highway, is reportedly becoming an accident hotspot. Locals note that over fifty…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Erattupetta Press Club protests over assault on journalist

The Erattupetta Press Club protested the assault on a journalist from News's Russel Sheriefy. The incident occurred while the journalist was…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

United Merchant Association organizes march and protest against UPI charge hike

The United Merchant Association organized a march and protest at the Pala Head Post Office against the proposed UPI charge increase. The…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Eight employees trapped in lift at Kanjirappally Mini Civil Station

Eight government employees were trapped inside a lift at the Kanjirappally Mini Civil Station after a power outage. The incident occurred…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

Josi Kayammakkal reveals financial and mental distress faced by Pala Municipality over the last two years

Josi Kayammakkal held a press conference at Media Academy to inform the public about the financial and mental difficulties he faced from the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Family entertainer Avaraachan and Sons arrives in theaters on October 2

The family entertainer Avaraachan and Sons, starring Biju Menon and presented by Listin Stephen, will reach theaters on October 2. The film,…

PoliticsPaippad30 September 2026

Congress files complaint against LDF worker over alleged defamation of CM

The Congress Palaippad Mandal Committee filed a complaint with the police against Palaippad resident Latha Raghu. The complaint alleges that…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man dies after two-wheeler accident in Haripad

Prabhath P Nair, a resident of Kandallur, died in an accident involving two-wheelers at Muthukulam Vettathumukku in Haripad. He was…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Private bus owners plan march to Secretariat on October 14; demand compensation for losses and fare hike

Private bus owners are planning a protest starting October 14, led by the Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation. They plan to march…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Monsoon season concludes, marking a significant decrease in rainfall days in Kottayam

The monsoon season concludes, marking a significant decrease in rainfall days in Kottayam. According to data from June 1 to September 30,…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Woman killed at resort in Kozhanchery; death caused by neck wound

A resort receptionist was killed by a friend at a resort in Kozhanchery. The victim, Dilusha (20), a native of Kulathuppuzha, was attacked…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Police warn about active cyber fraud targeting Telegram accounts

Police have issued a warning regarding active cyber fraud targeting Telegram accounts. The scam involves using fake links and messages to…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Two people die in accident involving tractor and car

Two people died in an accident involving a tractor and a car. The accident occurred in Villanchira, Ernakulam, when a tractor lost control…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Karnataka RTC announces special long-distance bus services for Kerala travelers

Karnataka RTC has announced 102 special long-distance bus services from Bengaluru to various states due to the large travel rush for the…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Tar Price Hike and Quarry Issues Create Crisis in State Road Construction, Contractors Demand Government Intervention

Contractors stated that rising tar prices and quarry operational disruptions have placed state road construction in a severe crisis. They…