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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Faith & festivalsPala4 days ago

Kadappattur Temple reviews preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage

A meeting was held in Pala to review preparations for the Sabarimala Mandala pilgrimage at Kadappattur Temple. The meeting was chaired by…

DistrictPala5 days ago

MP Jose K. Mani demands urgent changes to Google Maps for traffic flow near Pala bypass road

MP Jose K. Mani demanded urgent action to correct inaccurate information on Google Maps regarding the route from the Pala bypass road to the…

DistrictPala5 days ago

Dulquer was the first to help when an accident happened when Nirmal Pala was in eighth grade and got a job at a brick company

Nirmal Pala recalled that Dulquer was the first person to help him when an accident occurred while he was working at a brick company in…

DistrictErumely5 days ago

Waste dumping continues in Erumely despite repeated clean-up efforts

Despite multiple clean-up efforts by local residents and representatives, waste dumping continues on roads and public places in Erumely.…

DistrictErattupetta5 days ago

Internal Minister targeted with black flag in Erattupetta

An internal minister was targeted with a black flag in Erattupetta.

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Administrative Language Week Celebration Held at Kottayam Taluk Office

A meeting was held at the Kottayam Taluk Office as part of the Administrative Language Week celebration. RDO Niju Kurian inaugurated the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Marukkumvayil Sree Shabareesha College organizes Kerala Piravi Day celebration

The Electoral Literacy Club of Marukkumvayil Sree Shabareesha College organized a Kerala Piravi Day celebration at Madukka Chakirimedu…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Five injured in various accidents admitted to Cherpunkal Mar Sliva Hospital

Five people injured in various accidents were admitted to Cherpunkal Mar Sliva Hospital. An accident occurred in Monippally when a car hit a…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Protests erupt over dilapidated footpath near Kaduthuruthy Velippalam; locals demand accountability for allocated funds

Locals are protesting against the authorities' efforts to place a warning board at the dilapidated footpath near Kaduthuruthy Velippalam.…

CrimeChingavanam, Changanassery, Kurichy5 days ago

Three minors arrested after throwing stones near a woman guard on train

Three minors were arrested after throwing stones near a woman guard on a train. The incident occurred in Kurichy, between Chingavanam and…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Elayavoor Shihab Thangal Trust honors Ayurveda Doctor Shufna Jasmine

The Elayavoor Shihab Thangal Charitable Trust honored Ayurveda Doctor Shufna Jasmine for completing her BAMS degree. Muslim League District…

CrimeChanganassery5 days ago

Two police officers injured in attack inside Changanassery police station

Two police officers sustained injuries due to an attack inside the Changanassery police station. The attack took place near the Municipal…

Faith & festivalsKanjirappally5 days ago

Thanal Center for Rehabilitation Inaugurated in Kanjirappally

The 'Thanal Center for Rehabilitation', completed construction, was dedicated to the community in Kanjirappally. Kerala State Minister…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Kerala Trains: Restrictions and Diversions Announced for November

Due to track modernization works on major routes, Kerala will impose strict restrictions on train services in November. The Maveli Express…

DistrictErattupetta5 days ago

MLA's legislative experience is only four months; yet, he progresses like someone with 40 years of experience: Ramesh Chennithala

During the inauguration of the MLA office near the KSRTC depot in Erattupetta, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that M.J. Sebastian…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Former Minister George Kurian attributes record prices of cash crops to central government measures

Former Union Minister Adv. George Kurian stated that the record prices of cash crops, which are the backbone of the agricultural sector, are…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Train services to be modified and cancelled due to track maintenance in November

Railway authorities announced changes and cancellations in various train services in November due to major track maintenance in sections…

CrimeKottayam5 days ago

Man dies in altercation during drinking; four arrested by police

A man died following an altercation during drinking in Kozhinjambara. Four people were arrested by the police in connection with the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Thulamasam Ayyalam Pooja offered at Konni Sree Kalleli Uraali Appuppan Kavu

Thulamasam Ayyalam Pooja was offered at Konni Kalleli Kavu, witnessing natural truths and ancestral beliefs. The ceremony was conducted with…

CrimeKottayam5 days ago

Police investigate financial transactions in Changanassery triple suicide

Police have intensified the investigation into the triple suicide of three family members in Changanassery. Authorities are primarily…