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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

DistrictKottayam22 September 2026

IMD warns of potential flash floods, cloudbursts, and strong winds in Kerala

The IMD warned that flash floods, cloudbursts, and strong winds are still possible in the state due to climate change. The central IMD…

DistrictPala22 September 2026

Mini lorry rolls, damages house wall in Pala Nelliyani

A mini lorry rolled and damaged a private house wall in Pala Nelliyani last night. The accident happened when the driver, who had engaged…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Landslide victim Joseph laid to rest in Perilingual Thiruhudaya Church; Sangeetha's body taken by relatives

Joseph, who died in a landslide caused by heavy rain, was cremated at Perilingual Thiruhudaya Church. The body of Sangeetha Arulali, a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

Funeral rites for two Malayali women killed in California to be completed in Kottayam

The body of Anjana Hari (35) and Anne Mary (40), Malayali women killed in California, were received by relatives at Kochi International…

DistrictKuravilangad21 September 2026

Police locate and return 23-year-old man with mental challenges, missing for four months since Bihar

Kuravilangad police located and returned a 23-year-old man with mental challenges and memory loss, who had been missing since Bihar. The…

DistrictKottayam Medical College21 September 2026

Social Media Star Renu Sudhi's Health Condition Worsens, Admitted to Kottayam Medical College ICU

Reality show star Sharika K.B. announced that social media star Renu Sudhi, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has deteriorated. She…

DistrictPala21 September 2026

Book 'Vedantic Ethics in Leadership' by Adv. Mohanadas Pala Launched in Pala

The English book 'Vedantic Ethics in Leadership' by Adv. Mohanadas Pala was launched by V K Sreekandan MP to Sahityakaran Mundoor…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Bihar man found sleeping in ATM counter moved to Mariyasadanam, eventually returned to native place with family

A Bihar native man, Ranjith Kumar Yadav (23), was found sleeping in an ATM counter at Kuravilangad. He was initially admitted to Pala…

DistrictKanjirappally21 September 2026

K.T.G.A demands withdrawal of MDR on UPI transactions above ₹2,000

The Kerala Textile and Garments Dealers Welfare Association (K.T.G.A) Kottayam District Committee demanded the immediate withdrawal of the…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Floating Solar Project Faces Hurdles Due to High Costs and Technical Challenges

While considering a floating solar project as a solution to the power crisis, implementation faces challenges. The cost of floating solar is…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Bodies of landslip victims in Kottayam district handed over to relatives

Minister for Water Resources and Housing Mons Joseph, Anto Antony MP, and MLAs Mani C. Kappan and N.J. Sebastian paid their last respects to…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Gas cylinder connections stalled for seven months, forcing residents to spend up to ₹3000 on commercial cylinders

New domestic cooking gas connections have been stalled for seven months. Due to the lack of connections, residents are forced to spend up to…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

Political parties meet regarding Kottayam District Panchayat by-election

Political parties met under the chairmanship of District Collector Chethan Kumar Meenai regarding the by-election scheduled for September 28…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

Cochin University Director addresses need for public participation in disaster management

Dr. Abhilash S, Director of Atmospheric Radar Research at Cochin University of Science and Technology, addressed the need for disaster…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

₹14.5 Crore Special Road Safety Project Approved for Sabarimala Pilgrimage Routes

Kerala Minister C.P. John announced that the Kerala Road Safety Authority has approved a special road safety project worth ₹14.5 crore. This…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

Devotees to gather on Wednesday to witness rare phenomenon of sun passing through Padmanabha Swamy Temple gopuram gates

Devotees will gather on Wednesday to witness the rare phenomenon of the sun passing through the gopuram gates of Padmanabha Swamy Temple.…

CrimeKottayam21 September 2026

Adoor SI suspended over ‘unholy nexus’ with history-sheeter

A departmental inquiry found that Mr. Jinu took along Sarath, who had been booked under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act,…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Milk production declines, cattle feed prices rise for Kottayam dairy farmers

Dairy farmers in Kottayam face challenges as milk production declines and cattle feed prices rise. Due to increased heat in September, milk…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Rotary Club of Kottayam and Samarpana Charitable Organization Organize Free Medical Camp for Residents of Navajeevan Trust

The Rotary Club of Kottayam and Samarpana Charitable Organization jointly organized a free medical camp for the residents of Navajeevan…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Kottayam Association Provides Financial Aid to Family of Deceased Accident Victim

The Kottayam Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopanana Samithi provided financial aid of seven lakh rupees to the family of Jayadas Chelladure. The…