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

Faith & festivalsPala25 September 2026

Alphonesa College's initiatives in Pala set as model for Kerala

Minister Mons Joseph inaugurated the action plans of Alphonesa College, stating that the college's departments are always at the forefront…

DistrictPala25 September 2026

Auto Workers Union holds protest in Pala Town demanding increase in auto fare

The Auto Rickshaw Workers Union (K.T.U.C.M) held a protest in Pala Town demanding that the state government immediately increase the auto…

PoliticsKottayam25 September 2026

Thiruvanjathur Radhakrishnan explains chartered flight journey, citing personal connection with owner

Speaker Thiruvanjathur Radhakrishnan responded to the controversy surrounding the Chief Minister's chartered flight journey. He stated that…

PoliticsKottayam25 September 2026

KTUC(B) State Committee Member Sunu C Panicker joins BJP; District President Lijin Lal receives him

KTUC(B) State Committee Member Sunu C Panicker, former Kerala Congress (B) Kaduthuruthy unit president and former KTUC(B) Kottayam district…

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 September 2026

Ettumanoor Municipality conducts raids on restaurants, but local body fails to disclose names of establishments found violating hygiene standards

The local body's health department conducted a surprise inspection and seized stale food from various hotels within the Ettumanoor municipal…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Kollam native arrested for job scam scamming lakhs from people in Kerala

Parvathi Maya Shaji, a native of Kollam, was arrested for allegedly scamming lakhs of rupees from people by promising jobs through social…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Two youths arrested with 14 grams of MDMA at Maveliikara Railway Station

Police arrested two youths, Ananthu Saji (27) and Nithin (25), with 14 grams of MDMA at Maveliikara Railway Station. The arrest was made…

DistrictPala25 September 2026

Launch of Social Commitment Projects and Submission of Free Drinking Water Testing Report at Alphonsa College

The inauguration of social commitment projects and the handover of free drinking water testing reports were held at Alphonsa College, Pala.…

Faith & festivalsPala25 September 2026

Mini Mast Light of Mahadeva Temple's Parade in Thrikkayil receives ₹2 lakh from MP Francis George

MP Francis George allocated ₹2 lakh for the Mini Mast light of the Mahadeva Temple's parade in Thrikkayil. This allocation was made…

Faith & festivalsChanganassery25 September 2026

Changanassery Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayan states no permanent solution found for ESA issue despite changing governments

Changanassery Archbishop Mar Thomas Tharayan stated that no permanent solution has been found for the Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA)…

DistrictVaikom25 September 2026

KSRTC conductor's abusive language and threats to passenger in Vaikom

A resident of Chembhi, Vaikom, reported an abusive incident involving a KSRTC conductor. The incident occurred on September 19, on a Premium…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Disabled woman dies after accident while watching TV with a burning lamp

Shaini (50), a disabled woman who was undergoing treatment for burns, died. She was staying at Vayanakam Saraswathi Bhavan and was admitted…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Tharaja Vijayan Passes Away After Decades-Long Struggle for Answers to Husband's Mysterious Death

Tharaja Vijayan (90), a retired Panchayat Superintendent, passed away in Puthanukulathalakkulam, Vijayathara. She had struggled for 45 years…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Conflict over auto-rickshaw services at Erumely Private Bus Stand continues

A demand has arisen for proper auto-rickshaw stand arrangements at Erumely Private Bus Stand. The conflict between auto-rickshaw workers…

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 September 2026

K. Muraleedharan: This year's Sabarimala darshan will be comfortable for devotees

K. Muraleedharan stated that there will be no disputes between the Devaswom Board and the government. He added that they will work together,…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Patient dies after ambulance carrying him in Kottayam suffers accident; three injured

A patient died after an ambulance carrying him in Kottayam suffered an accident. The patient, N.K. Rajan of Anakkara, was in the vehicle…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Kerala demands extension of deadline for 7th ESA draft notification, citing mapping uncertainties

Kerala is demanding an extension of the deadline for submitting comments on the 7th Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) draft notification released by…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Five-year-old girl attacked by stray dog at Medical College Hospital in Kottayam

A five-year-old girl sustained severe injuries to the neck and face after being attacked by a stray dog at the Medical College Hospital…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Five-year-old girl bitten by stray dog at Kottayam Medical College

A five-year-old girl, who came for treatment at the Kottayam Medical College hospital premises, was bitten by a stray dog. The dog bit the…

Faith & festivalsVaikom25 September 2026

Manju Warrier recalls being called to sing the song 'Kaikkottum Kandittilla' from 'Oru Vadakkan Selfie'

Manju Warrier stated that she was initially called to sing the song 'Kaikkottum Kandittilla' from the hit movie 'Oru Vadakkan Selfie'. The…