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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Panchayat ordered to pay ₹52,000 compensation for stray dog attack on student

A court ordered the Panchayat to pay ₹52,000 compensation for an incident where a student was attacked by a stray dog 12 years ago. The…

DistrictEttumanoor23 September 2026

Chirakkulam Park to transform Ettumanoor's face

The Janakeeya Vikasana Samithi submitted a project report for the development of Chirakkulam Park. This report aims to change the face of…

PoliticsKottayam23 September 2026

Youth Front State Vice President Amal Tom Koloth criticizes internal party interventions in UDF

Youth Front State Vice President Dr. Amal Tom Koloth stated that intervening in the internal affairs of constituent parties without…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

CM's visit to Malappuram sparks criticism for neglecting Kottayam and Idukki disaster sites

The Chief Minister's visit to Malappuram, following a flash flood, has drawn criticism for allegedly neglecting disaster sites in Kottayam…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 September 2026

Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery sees high demand; ₹438 crore collected by the government

The Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery ticket has seen high demand, with ₹438 crore collected by the government through sales. The first prize is ₹30…

CrimeKottayam23 September 2026

Accused sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 10,000 fine for sexual assault on minor

The court sentenced Sebastian, 56, of Thonakkara, Muthukadu, to three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000. The case involved…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Nutrition Fair Organized in Ankamali Block Panchayat

A nutrition fair was organized at the Ankamali Block Panchayat. The event aimed to promote awareness regarding proper nutrition among the…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

International beach cleanup led by Cuasati in Fort Kochi

An international beach cleanup was conducted in Fort Kochi under the leadership of Cuasati. The initiative aimed to clean the beach area.

DistrictKarukachal23 September 2026

Four-lane road to ease congestion will reach Karukachal

A four-lane road is expected to reach Karukachal, easing the current congestion.

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

High Court: Judgment in Thachankara case sends a message to the elite

The High Court stated that the judgment in the case of former DGP Tomin J. Thachankara regarding the alleged illegal accumulation of…

DistrictVaikom22 September 2026

Vaikom Vijayalakshmi receives National Award for Best Female Playback Singer

Vaikom Vijayalakshmi has received the National Award for Best Female Playback Singer. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu.

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

High Court grants two days to State for filing reply affidavit in Thachankari's appeal

The High Court granted two days to the State to submit a reply affidavit in the appeal filed by former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari. Thachankari…

CrimeKottayam22 September 2026

Middle-aged man attacks staff at Koyilandy Taluk Hospital

Muhammad Rafee, a resident of Nelliyottukunnu, attacked the staff at the Koyilandy Taluk Hospital.

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

Police file case against catering owner for allegedly cheating after taking money for wedding catering

Police have registered a case against Vishnu Mohan, owner of Udayam Event Catering, based in Kanjirappally. The complaint was filed by…

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 September 2026

Congress workers protest over K.V. Thomas's political activities

Following the statement by K.V. Thomas, protests have intensified among Congress workers on social media. Congress workers in Kumbalanghi…

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

Catering fraud case filed against Kanjirappally owner over alleged failure to provide wedding food

Koothattukulam Police registered a case against Udayam Event Catering, owned by Vishnu Mohan, a Kanjirappally native. The complaint alleges…

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

Trailer for 'Avarachan and Sons' released featuring Biju Menon

The trailer for the family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Biju Menon, has been released. The film, presented by Listin Stephen,…

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

Law will be enforced without regard to status or discrimination: High Court

High Court Justice A. Badarudheen stated that the law will be enforced without regard to status or discrimination, addressing the appeal…

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

Puthuppally native dies after scooter-lorry collision on MC Road near Kottayam college

A scooter and a lorry collided on the MC Road near the college in Kottayam, causing the death of a Puthuppally native. The deceased,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam22 September 2026

National Ayurveda Day Celebrations Inaugurated in Kottayam District

The district-level inauguration of National Ayurveda Day celebrations, organized by the Department of Indian Medicine and Ayurveda and the…