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

DistrictChanganassery24 September 2026

Elderly person rescued from pond in Changanassery

Fire and rescue services successfully rescued an elderly person who fell into a pond in Changanassery. The pond is located near the…

CrimeKottayam24 September 2026

Arrest made in case of cheating involving mortgaged nose rings

Kotamangalam Police arrested Minimal (48) in a case involving cheating using mortgaged nose rings. The accused is accused of cheating by…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Forest Department Lacks Vehicles to Respond to Complaints of Wild Animals

Forest department officials reported that they lack vehicles to reach areas when wild animals cause widespread damage in the locality. This…

DistrictPala24 September 2026

CEO arrested in job fraud case involving promises of jobs in Armenia and Poland

Police arrested Parvathy Maya Shaji, the CEO and MD of 'Amster Overseas Private Limited,' in a case involving the fraud of lakhs of rupees…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Kerala HC reserves order on Thachankary’s plea regarding disproportionate assets case

The Kerala High Court reserved an order concerning Thachankary’s plea for the suspension of sentence in the disproportionate assets case.…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Vi 5G now available in 54 locations across Kerala, including Kottayam

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India's third and largest telecom company, has expanded its 5G service across more locations. According to Vi's official…

CrimeChanganassery24 September 2026

Man sentenced to 31 years and fine for sexually assaulting minor in Changanassery

A court sentenced P.K. Shabeen of Ethithanam Kanjirathmoottil to 31 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹82,000 for sexually…

Faith & festivalsPampady, Manarcad24 September 2026

Holy Cross Church in Mannaykanad celebrates annual festival from September 24 to October 4

The joint annual festival of the Holy Cross and Saint Cocho Theresa will be held at the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Mannaykanad from…

EducationPala24 September 2026

AI's Potential: Students Should Utilize It, Says N. Hari

The Commerce Forum for the 2026–27 academic year was inaugurated at St. Thomas Autonomous College, Pala. Rubber Board Chairman N. Hari…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

High Court postpones decision on Thachankari's plea to stay sentence

The High Court has postponed the decision on J. Thachankari's plea to stay the sentence. The court had previously sentenced Thachankari to…

Faith & festivalsPala24 September 2026

Pala St. Joseph's College marks Silver Jubilee with inauguration by Minister Roji M. John

The Silver Jubilee celebrations of Pala St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET) commenced with the inauguration by Kerala…

CrimeKottayam24 September 2026

Theft at Pallarimangalam: 11 Pavans of gold and ₹25,000 stolen

The theft occurred when the family members were out, having taken a relative from Nedumbassery Airport. During the incident, 11 pavans of…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Walked to stick the poster of the first film, today the whole of Kochi has my film's poster

Sajal Sudarshan stated that he walked to stick the poster of his first film, and today the entire Kochi has his film's poster.

Faith & festivalsPala24 September 2026

Perumbamban captured again in Pala; Saji Manjakkadampan again saves the day

A large snake was captured again in Pala, near the Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple in Vazhamadam, Pala. Local residents alerted the authorities,…

DistrictPala24 September 2026

76-year-old man found unconscious at home dies upon arrival at hospital

Sukumaran from Kozhuvanal Urumppikkunnel was found unconscious at his home on Wednesday morning. He was taken to Pala General Hospital, but…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Train services to change due to track maintenance at Kochi Yard

Due to track maintenance at Ernakulam Yard, train services will change. Three trains—the Guruvayur-Chennai Egmore Express (departing on the…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Kerala train route changes: 3 trains diverted via Kottayam; check revised stops

Three trains are being diverted via Kottayam as part of Kerala train route changes. Passengers should check the revised stops for the…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Three trains running via Kottayam, Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express to terminate at Aluva

Three trains running via Alappuzha will now operate via Kottayam. The Guruvayur-Chennai Egmore Express, departing from Guruvayur on the…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Three trains scheduled via Alappuzha diverted via Kottayam due to track maintenance

Due to urgent track maintenance work at the Ernakulam yard, three trains scheduled via Alappuzha have been diverted via Kottayam. The…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Reality Show Star Renu Sudhi Expected to Be Discharged Today

Reality show star Renu Sudhi, who was undergoing treatment for cancer, has shown improvement in her health. According to her family, doctors…