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

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,…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Young woman needs ₹12 lakh for cancer surgery before going to Kuwait

A young woman from Thottakkad developed stomach cancer just before leaving for a job in Kuwait. She is seeking financial assistance for the…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

High Demand for Rubber Rollers as Rubber Prices Exceed ₹300

With rubber prices crossing ₹300 per kg for the first time in the state's history, enthusiasm for rubber cultivation has returned to the…

Faith & festivalsPala4 days ago

Savar Board of Higher Education Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and Annual General Meeting begin in Pala

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations and 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Savar Board of Higher Education in India (XBHEI) will take place in…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Fish prices soar in Kottayam, straining family budgets

Fish prices are soaring in the Kottayam market, affecting the family budgets of common people. The price of mackerel (machi) is currently up…

CrimeKottayam4 days ago

Missing Woman Found Dead in Meenachil River Near Kumaranallur

Nimisha Shaji (26) was found dead in the Meenachil River area near Kumaranallur. She was reported missing from her home yesterday evening,…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Train services altered due to track maintenance; Maveli Express route via Kottayam

Due to track maintenance in the Thiruvananthapuram Division, railway restrictions have been placed on major train services across the state.…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Southern Railway announces changes to train services in Thiruvananthapuram division

Southern Railway announced service regulations in the Thiruvananthapuram division due to ongoing track maintenance work. The…

CrimeChanganassery4 days ago

Seven-hour gangster terror at Changanassery police station; goon bites SI

Three criminals rampaged through the Changanassery police station on Monday night. The attack injured officers during the seven-hour…

TransportKottayam4 days ago

Train services restricted in Kottayam district due to track maintenance

Railway authorities announced restrictions on various train services due to track maintenance in the Thiruvananthapuram division. The…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Forest Department to impose ₹2000 fine for dumping waste in protected forests from December 1

The Forest Department has tightened measures against dumping plastic and non-biodegradable waste in protected forest areas. A fine of ₹2000…

Faith & festivalsPala4 days ago

St. Dominic's U.P.S. Mallikassery organizes exhibition of old agricultural and household tools

St. Dominic's U.P.S. Mallikassery organized an exhibition titled 'Pazhaya Kalavara' on the occasion of Kerala Piravi Day. The exhibition…

PoliticsKottayam4 days ago

Election Commission completes key revision to Form 6 for voter list revision

The Election Commission has completed a crucial revision to Form 6 concerning the comprehensive voter list revision. The online version of…

DistrictChanganassery4 days ago

Gang violence at police station in Changanassery

A gang created a violent atmosphere at the Changanassery police station on Monday night. The incident, which occurred between 10 PM and 5…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Passengers oppose extension of Kottayam-Kollam MEMU to Ernakulam

Passengers and the Mahatma Gandhi University Employees Union have opposed the proposed extension of the Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service to…

CrimeKottayam4 days ago

18-year-old man hits over a dozen vehicles at high speed with a car with a punctured tire

An 18-year-old man hit over a dozen vehicles at high speed with a car that had a punctured tire. The incident occurred near Thiruvanella…

CrimeChanganassery4 days ago

18-year-old's speeding spree injures several in Changanassery

An 18-year-old driver allegedly went on a nine-kilometre speeding spree in Changanassery, hitting multiple vehicles and injuring several…

CrimeChanganassery4 days ago

Gang violence in Changanassery; three police officers injured, accused arrested

A series of violent incidents by a gang in Changanassery town and a police station resulted in injuries to three police officers and the…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Partial power outage scheduled in various parts of Kottayam district today (4-11-2026)

Partial power outages are scheduled today (4-11-2026) from 8 am to 5 pm in the areas of Parambuzha, Poykamatham, Bandu Road, Moscow, and…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Innova car causing terror over 8 km stretch near Tengana, driver in custody

An Innova car driven by Thiruvalla native Gokul Binu caused terror by ramming into several vehicles and traveling for approximately 8…