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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam28 September 2026

Muthukulam Jagadamma, a pioneering artist, transitioned from the spotlight to home

Muthukulam Jagadamma is a name that cannot be forgotten among the actresses who stepped into Malayalam cinema. She began her acting career…

DistrictPala28 September 2026

District meeting for Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi held in Pala

The district meeting for the 12th State Convention of the Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at the…

CrimePala28 September 2026

Three youths hospitalized after alleged attack with iron rods in Pala

Police have registered cases against about eight people following an alleged attack on youths in Pala. The incident, which occurred late…

PoliticsKottayam28 September 2026

By-elections in three local bodies/wards in Kottayam district today

By-elections are scheduled for three local bodies/wards in Kottayam district today. Voting will take place from 7 AM to 6 PM.

DistrictPala28 September 2026

Accident series on Pala-Ponkunnam road; woman dies in initial crash, another car overturns nearby

A series of accidents occurred on the Pala-Ponkunnam road. In the initial crash at Poovarani, a woman, Sugitha Kumari (47) from…

DistrictKottayam28 September 2026

Rotary Club of Kottayam East lays foundation for two houses

As part of the housing construction project implemented by the Rotary Club of Kottayam East, the foundation laying ceremony for two houses,…

DistrictKottayam28 September 2026

Bank strike withdrawn; social media filled with memes about lost holidays

Following the withdrawal of the three-day bank strike, social media is filled with memes. The content of the memes revolves around the…

DistrictPonkunnam28 September 2026

Vehicle accident on Pala-Ponkunnam route; car overturns after losing control

A vehicle accident occurred on the Pala-Ponkunnam route. The car reportedly lost control and overturned.

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 September 2026

State Government to Dissolve Waqf Board, Remove Members

The state government is preparing to dissolve the Waqf Board and remove its members. The government plans to issue a notification after…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 September 2026

Thousands participate in 'Run for Your Heart' marathon in Kottayam, featuring 'Kuttappi the Robot'

Over a thousand people participated in the 'Run for Your Heart' marathon, organized by Caritas Hospital and Institute of Health Science and…

Faith & festivalsMeenachil28 September 2026

Melukavu residents pass resolution against plywood factory construction

Melukavu residents held a special Grama Sabha meeting and passed a resolution against the plywood factory construction. The resolution…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 September 2026

Caritas Marathon 2026 Draws 1000 Participants in Kottayam for Heart Health Awareness

The 'Run for Your Heart' - Caritas Marathon 2026 was organized by Caritas Hospital & Institute of Health Sciences and Dickathalon in…

PoliticsKottayam28 September 2026

Police strengthen security for Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during public events

Police have strengthened security arrangements to manage crowds around Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during public events. Based on an…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 September 2026

Local School Holiday Declared in Kottayam Due to By-Elections

Local school holidays were declared in Kottayam due to by-elections. The holiday applies to all government offices and educational…

DistrictPala28 September 2026

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Pala trained as lifesavers with Basic Life Support program

The Pala Municipality and Pala Rotary Club, in collaboration with IMA Pala Chapter, organized a Basic Life Support (BLS) training program…

DistrictKottayam28 September 2026

Bank employees withdraw planned three-day strike

Bank employees' organizations announced the withdrawal of the planned three-day strike. The organizations stated that a high-level committee…

Faith & festivalsEttumanoor28 September 2026

Renovation begins for Ettumanoor Chirakkulam

Renovation work has begun for Ettumanoor Chirakkulam.

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Old video of Ranjini Haridas surfaces on social media, linking her to Mango Phone Lounge scam

A video of Ranjini Haridas, who was featured at the Mango Phone Lounge alongside the Augustine brothers, has surfaced on social media. The…

PoliticsMundakayam27 September 2026

John Mundakayam: Does not believe there is a change in VD Satheesan's stance

John Mundakayam stated that he does not believe there is a change in VD Satheesan's stance. He also suggested that ministers should set…

DistrictPala27 September 2026

Pala Municipality Vice Chairman forced to remove flex boards

The Vice Chairman of Pala Municipality was forced to remove flex boards across the town. This was done following the Municipal Secretary's…