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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

TransportErattupetta20 September 2026

Tourist woman dies after landslide on Erattupetta-Vagamon road

A tourist woman died after a landslide on the Erattupetta-Vagamon road following the heavy rains.

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

High-ranges of Kottayam receive heavy rain

The high-ranges of Kottayam received heavy rain.

DistrictKottayam20 September 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Two Districts; Water Level Rise Possible in Meenachil

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam and Idukki districts due to the possibility of extremely heavy rain.…

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Low pressure in the Bay of Bengal: Heavy rain continues in the state; landslides reported in Idukki and Kottayam

A low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is causing heavy rain across the state. Landslides have been reported in Idukki and Kottayam.

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Heavy Rain Reported in Kottayam; Water Level Rises in Meenachil River

Heavy rain has been reported in the eastern region of Kottayam. Areas including Teekoy, Thalanaadu, Poonjar, Adivaram, and Vagamon are…

PoliticsKottayam20 September 2026

CPM considering reviving Suresh Kurup and T. Sasidharan in state leadership

CPM is reportedly considering bringing former DFIVI State Secretary T. Sasidharan and former Kottayam MP Suresh Kurup back into the CPM…

DistrictKottayam20 September 2026

Heavy rain in Vagamon, Vellikkulam, Theekoy areas: Caution advised for low-lying areas including Pala

Due to heavy rain in Vagamon, Vellikkulam, and Theekoy areas, a landslide has blocked traffic on the Vagamon–Erattupetta road. Authorities…

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam district's eastern region; water levels rise in rivers

Heavy rain continues in the hilly areas of Kottayam district. The rain started around 3 PM. Due to a landslide on the Vagamon-Erattupetta…

Faith & festivalsPala20 September 2026

Pala Diocese Former Assistant Bishop Mar Jacob Murrikan: Christ Called Matthew His Disciple to Bear Witness to the World

Pala Diocese Former Assistant Bishop Mar Jacob Murrikan stated that Christ called Matthew his disciple to bear witness to the world that no…

WeatherKottayam district20 September 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Kottayam and Idukki; Heavy Rain and Lightning Expected

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam and Idukki districts due to the influence of a low-pressure area in…

Faith & festivalsPala20 September 2026

CPI(M) Expanded District Committee Welcome Committee Formed in Pala

A welcome committee for the CPI(M) expanded district committee was formed in Pala on October 2 and 3. The meeting, held at the Pala IMS…

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Yellow Alert Issued for 7 Districts in Kerala; Kottayam Included in Rainfall Warning

The weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for 7 districts in the state today. Kottayam is among the districts receiving rainfall…

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 September 2026

Minister K. Muralidharan expresses strong disagreement with Devaswom Board President

Devaswom Minister K. Muralidharan stated his disagreement with the Devaswom Board President. He expressed strong dissatisfaction regarding…

BusinessKanjirappally20 September 2026

Manjuroor establishment owner claims loss of reputation due to Udayam Catering scam

The owner of an establishment in Manjuroor stated that the business has lost its reputation, and people are speaking ill of it. This…

HealthKottayam20 September 2026

Temporary Staff Suspended, Doctor Warned Over Swapped X-ray at Konni Medical College

A temporary staff member has been suspended following the incident of swapping X-rays at Konni Medical College. The superintendent found…

Faith & festivalsMG University20 September 2026

District Collector orders departmental inquiry and disciplinary action against MG University teachers

The District Collector ordered a departmental inquiry and disciplinary action against teachers Ashitha Anand and Dr. Baiju K.R.

CrimeKottayam20 September 2026

KSEB employee's alleged misconduct against police in Kottayam

Police questioned a person for driving a vehicle under the influence. An alleged incident involving a KSEB employee against the police…

DistrictVaikom19 September 2026

Missing 4.5-year-old found dead in well at deserted house in Vaikom

A 4.5-year-old boy, Deepak, son of Dileep-Shruthi couple from Varuvilakath house in Balaramapuram Kottukalkonam, was found dead in a well…

CrimeKottayam19 September 2026

KSEB Lineman Attacks Police During Breathalyzer Check in Kottayam

Injured police officers sought treatment at the District General Hospital.

PoliticsKottayam19 September 2026

K. C. Joseph criticizes leaders for interfering in internal affairs of coalition partners

Senior Congress leader K. C. Joseph criticized the stance of leaders, including T. N. Prathapan, who publicly supported Irinjalakuda MLA…