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

PoliticsPala26 September 2026

Farmers Union demands withdrawal of increased fertilizer and pesticide prices in Pala

The Farmers Union M Pala Constituency Committee demanded the central and state governments withdraw the 'farmer exploitation' measures that…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Dansasaf team catches drug smuggling gang after confrontation with police

The Dansasaf team successfully apprehended a drug smuggling gang that attempted to escape after attacking police officers. During the joint…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 September 2026

New Leadership Appointed to Cultural Institutions

The government has appointed new leaders to various cultural and literary academies. Key appointments include Kalpatta Narayanan as Chairman…

DistrictThalayolaparambu26 September 2026

Lion-tailed monkey found dead after being hit by vehicle in Mulanthuruthy

A lion-tailed monkey was found dead after being hit by a vehicle in Mulanthuruthy, Ernakulam. Forest officials stated there is mystery…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 September 2026

Vyalara Smrithi and Ganasandhya to be held in Erattupetta on September 27

The Vyalara Smrithi and Ganasandhya, organized jointly by the Ideal Public Library and Vyalara Ramavarma Memorial Trust, will take place at…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 September 2026

Foundation stone laid for new block in Mutholath Nagar, Pala

The foundation stone laying ceremony for a new block is being conducted in Mutholath Nagar, Pala. The initiative is led by the Kottayam…

Faith & festivalsPala26 September 2026

Swim-a-thon Swimming Relay Competition held in Pala as part of World Heart Day celebrations

As part of World Heart Day celebrations, a swim-a-thon swimming relay competition was organized by Mar Sliva Medicare in collaboration with…

PoliticsKottayam26 September 2026

Former Kerala Chief Election Officer Tikaram Meena demands Gyanesh Kumar resigns, questions decisions on voter list forms

Former Kerala Chief Election Officer Tikaram Meena demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign due to loss of public…

DistrictKottayam26 September 2026

Video song released for 'It's a Medical Miracle' starring Sangeeth Pratap and Sharufudeen

The video song for 'It's a Medical Miracle', starring Sangeeth Pratap and Sharufudeen as central characters, has been released. The song…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 September 2026

Kollam native Radhakrishnan Potti donates organs to save six lives

Following a brain death, Kollam native Radhakrishnan Potti's organs are being donated to six people. The donation includes two kidneys and a…

DistrictKottayam26 September 2026

Kollam native's organs to save six lives; government to establish Green Corridor to Kottayam Medical College

The organs of Kollam native Radhakrishnan Potty will be donated, including two kidneys and a liver, to save six lives. One kidney will be…

DistrictPala26 September 2026

Kalpatt Narayanan appointed as Chairman of Kerala Sahitya Akademi

Kalpatt Narayanan, a poet and teacher, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. Other appointments include G.…

DistrictKottayam26 September 2026

Lottery ticket sales continue in Kottayam as people aim for 30 crore prize

People are keenly interested in winning the first prize of 30 crore rupees. Many regular lottery buyers have already purchased and saved…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 September 2026

Hindu Aikya Vedi demands case against individual who allegedly defamed Sree Narayana Gurudevan

Hindu Aikya Vedi State Vice President E. S. Biju demanded that a case be registered against K. V. Subhash Peramangalam for allegedly…

DistrictPala26 September 2026

Health Department Inspects Pala Restaurant Over Contaminated Water Issue

Following complaints, health department officials conducted an inspection at Pazhayidam Ruchi Hotel in Pala this morning. Officials…

PoliticsKottayam26 September 2026

Massadi controversy becomes setback; discontent in BJP intensifies

The BJP faced difficulties in the Massadi controversy after Shawn George revealed more names from Shashidharan Karth's diary. The BJP is…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 September 2026

Special prayers and Quran recitation scheduled for M.A. Chelari at Samastha madrasas

Samastha Kerala Jam'iyyathul Mu'allim leaders announced that special prayers and Quran recitation will be held tomorrow at Samastha madrasas…

DistrictKottayam26 September 2026

Asif Ali: 'I tried to leave home when I was 17, my children might do the same'

Asif Ali stated that he tried to leave home when he was 17. He also mentioned that his children might do the same. The article notes that…

DistrictKottayam26 September 2026

Stray dog menace worsens in Kottayam and surrounding areas; bite incidents reported in multiple locations

Stray dog menace is worsening in Kottayam town and surrounding areas. In this week alone, more than twenty people have been bitten by stray…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Two arrested in Kottayam for allegedly defrauding people over discounted auto-rickshaws

Kaduthuruthy police arrested two individuals in Kottayam for allegedly defrauding people after taking money for discounted auto-rickshaws.…