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

PoliticsPala27 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 action was taken by the Municipality…

PoliticsKottayam27 September 2026

Government must urgently publish forest area details for ESA villages: Joseph K. Mani

Kerala Congress (M) Chairman Joseph K. Mani stated that the central government must publish the forest area details for 123 ESA villages. He…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Sixth-grade student who boarded train to Mangaluru safely returned home after police investigation

A sixth-grade student who boarded a train from Kottikkulam Railway Station to Mangaluru caused great concern in the locality. After the girl…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Gireesh A.D's film achieves box office success, featuring Kottayam-based character

Gireesh A.D's film, Bethlehem Family Unit, has achieved a box office collection of over ₹153 crore in Kerala and over ₹326 crore globally.…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Early actress and dubbing artist Muthukulam Jagadamma passes away

Muthukulam Jagadamma, an early actress and dubbing artist, passed away. She was a member of the Muthukulam Kannambally family. She was the…

DistrictPala27 September 2026

Study flags E. coli in 67% of water samples in Pala region

A study has flagged E. coli in 67% of water samples collected in the Pala region.

DistrictPala27 September 2026

Scooter rider dies in vehicle accident on Pala-Ponkunnam road

A woman from Urulikunnam died in a vehicle accident that occurred on the Pala-Ponkunnam road in Poovarani on Sunday around 4:30 PM. She was…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 September 2026

Congress Loyalists Get Priority in Cultural Institutions Appointments

Following the overhaul of state cultural institutions and academies, appointments have been given to those loyal to Congress and UDF…

DistrictChanganassery27 September 2026

Film 'Prathama Drishtya Kuttakkar' enters 50 Crore Club

The film 'Prathama Drishtya Kuttakkar' has entered the 50 Crore Club, according to the director. The movie, starring Arjun Selvaraj,…

DistrictPala27 September 2026

Woman dies after car hits scooter in Pala

A woman died after a car hit a scooter in Pala. The accident also caused serious injuries to her son.

DistrictAymanam Paripu27 September 2026

Stray dog attack in Aymanam Paripu, injures two people

A stray dog attacked houses in Paripu, Aymanam Panchayat's 19th Ward. The dog bit and injured a two-and-a-half-year-old child and a…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

KSRTC announces additional services to Kottayam for Deepavali and Navaratri rush

KSRTC has announced special additional inter-state services to manage the rush of people returning home for Deepavali and Navaratri. These…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Forest Department plans pilot project to remove jackfruit from trees near forest area to reduce human-wildlife conflict

The Forest Department is preparing a pilot project to remove jackfruit from trees near the forest area to reduce human-wildlife conflict.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 September 2026

KSRTC announces special inter-state services for Deepavali and festival travel

KSRTC has announced special inter-state services considering the travel rush for Deepavali and festivals like Mahanavami and Vijayadashami.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 September 2026

Seafood Festival Begins at Lulu Mall, Kottayam

The Seafood Festival has started at Lulu Hypermarket in Kottayam, offering new flavors for seafood lovers. The fair features both Kerala's…

Faith & festivalsChanganassery, Perunna27 September 2026

K.B. Ganesh Kumar criticizes NSS leadership, questions management of institutions

Former minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar launched sharp criticisms against NSS General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair. He questioned the management of…

PoliticsChanganassery27 September 2026

K.B. Ganesh Kumar: 'Do not let the cow fall seeing Nakkappaicha'; Must save the SNSC from the hands of the wicked and the cowardly

K.B. Ganesh Kumar stated that Sukumaran Nair intervened to stop the construction of Chandanakkudam in Changanassery. Ganesh Kumar also made…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Operation Toofan expands to ward levels with 'Janasena' to ensure public participation in anti-drug efforts

As part of strengthening 'Operation Toofan,' launched by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala against drug use and sales across the state, the…

PoliticsKottayam27 September 2026

District Collectors declare local holidays for educational institutions in nine districts

District collectors have declared local holidays for various educational institutions in the areas of local self-government bodies across…

CrimeKottayam27 September 2026

Stray dog attacks 15 people; dog captured, vaccination and sterilization stopped

A stray dog that attacked and spread fear to 15 people in various areas of Kottayam district was captured by the dog catcher appointed by…