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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Kottayam Vigilance ASIs Arunchand C and Vijumon K Awarded Kerala Vigilance Director's Badge of Honour

Assistant Sub Inspectors Arunchand C and Vijumon K of the Kottayam Vigilance Unit have been selected for the 2025 Kerala Vigilance…

CrimeKottayam23 September 2026

Out-of-state worker arrested with two kilograms of cannabis in Kanjirappally

The district police anti-drug team arrested a West Bengal native, Jahidul Islam (22), in Kanjirappally. The arrest was made by a joint team…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Oxygen launches new JBL party box models in Kottayam

Oxygen, a prominent digital store in Kerala, launched the new JBL party box models: JBL Party Box-130, 330, and On The Go 2. The launch…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Artist Surya Krishnamurthy Passes Away

Theatre artist and organizer Surya Krishnamurthy passed away at the age of 78. He was a prominent figure in the arts and cultural community.…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Former Vijayanapuram Panchayat member dies after bike accident

Nandu Krishna, a former member of Vijayanapuram Panchayat, died after sustaining injuries in a bike accident. The accident occurred near…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Friend Sharika shares Renu Sudhi's critical health status

Sharika, a friend and former Big Boss co-accostmate of Renu Sudhi, shared details about her critical health condition. Sharika stated that…

Faith & festivalsPala23 September 2026

Alphonsa College students launch community service initiatives; AWS installed for weather monitoring

Alphonsa College is launching various social commitment projects to address community needs. The inauguration of these initiatives will be…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Thachankari seeks bail from High Court; hearing scheduled for Thursday

Thachankari is awaiting the High Court hearing, which is scheduled for Thursday. He is seeking bail, stating he cannot stay in the cell and…

Faith & festivalsVazhoor23 September 2026

Tejalashmi (Kunjatta) appears before the camera for the first time

Tejalashmi, daughter of Manoj K. Jayan and Urvwishy, appeared before the camera for the first time. The film, starring Srinath Bhasi, is the…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Asif Ali to star in 'Kottayam Belt' sequel

Asif Ali will star in the sequel to 'Kottayam Belt'. The film is a new collaboration involving Jis Joy.

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Renovated Aruvithura Church to have 'Venchirippu' on September 26

The management announced that the comprehensive renovation of the historic Aruvithura St. George Forane Church is complete. The…

Faith & festivalsChanganassery23 September 2026

Woman dies after liposuction treatment; family alleges medical negligence

A woman named Vidya V.G. (45) died after suffering a heart attack during a liposuction treatment at a private wellness clinic in Idiinjilam,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Educational camp organized by Gurudev Social Society on 99th Mahasamadhi Day

As part of the 99th Mahasamadhi Day celebration of Sree Narayana Gurudev, the Gurudev Social Society (GSS) organized various programs. The…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Yellow Alert declared for Kottayam district due to heavy rain

The India Meteorological Department declared a Yellow Alert for Kottayam district due to heavy rain. Heavy rain continues in the hilly areas…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Film featuring Radhakrishnan K P to begin shooting in Maveliikara next month

The film, which will be directed and written by Radhakrishnan K P, will have its re-pūja in Kottayam in October. Shooting for the film will…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Vigilance raid conducted at Kottayam District Sports Council Office

Vigilance officials conducted a raid at the District Sports Council Office located in Kottayam Indoor Stadium. This inspection is part of a…

PoliticsKottayam23 September 2026

Traders plan UPI boycott from October 15 over MDR charges; consumers express concern

Traders in Kottayam are planning a boycott of UPI transactions starting October 15 due to the central government's decision to impose a…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Government to provide ₹8 lakh aid to families of nine people who died in heavy rain and floods

The Chief Minister announced that the cabinet decided to provide ₹8 lakh each to the families of nine people who died in the recent heavy…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Suspect arrested in temple treasury theft case after 13 years of hiding

Kelakam Police arrested Malamprath Sunilkumar (50), who was accused and convicted in the 2001 case of breaking into the treasury of the…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Increased Demand for Coconut Husks Boosts Income for Kottayam Farmers and Processors

Coconut husks, once used only as fuel in kitchens, are seeing high market demand. The value of these husks has increased due to global…