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District news in Kottayam

The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictChanganassery25 October 2026

Changanassery Police Station faces crisis due to lack of infrastructure and staff shortage

The Changanassery Police Station, which serves as the entry point to Sabarimala, is facing a severe crisis due to inadequate infrastructure…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Severe waterlogging turns road into lake in Kanakkari Grama Panchayat Ward 16

Severe rainfall caused significant waterlogging on the railway line road in Ward 16 of Kanakkari Grama Panchayat. Residents report that the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Rubber Board to launch INR Konnect digital platform at Indian Rubber Research Centre on the 27th

The Rubber Board has developed the INR Konnect digital platform to revive non-tapping rubber estates and connect rubber farmers, tappers,…

DistrictPala25 October 2026

Two injured in various accidents admitted to Cherpungal Mar Sliva MediCity

Two people injured in various accidents were admitted to Cherpungal Mar Sliva MediCity. An auto-driver from Kuriyanadu, S. Biju (48), was…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Construction Sector Faces Crisis as Prices of Materials Soar in Kottayam

The construction sector is currently in a crisis, according to reports from Kottayam. Prices for materials such as limestone, rock, and…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Rotary Clubs jointly observe Polio Day in Kottayam district

Various Rotary Clubs in Kottayam district jointly organized the Polio Day observance. The event started from Paippad Town and proceeded to…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Measles confirmed in primary school students at Thottilppalam; preventive measures intensified

Measles has been confirmed in five primary school students in the Thottilppalam Kavilumpara Panchayat. Health authorities stated that the…

DistrictMeenachil25 October 2026

Poem written by Arun T. Vijayan on two girls who committed suicide on the railway track in Srangukuzhkkatting

Arun T. Vijayan wrote a poem about two girls who committed suicide on the railway track in Srangukuzhkkatting. The poem describes the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Scooter rider dies in vehicle accident in Cheranalloor

A scooter rider died in a vehicle accident that occurred early in the morning in Cheranalloor. The deceased was Jayabalakrishnan, a native…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Allegations of irregularities in Ranni-Ittiyappara road construction

Allegations of irregularities have surfaced regarding the construction of the Ranni-Ittiyappara road. A complaint has been filed with the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam; travel restrictions imposed in tourist spots

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam. Travel restrictions have been imposed in tourist centers near the hilly areas.

DistrictKanjirappally25 October 2026

Man dies after vehicle hits tree in Kanjirappally

A vehicle accident occurred in Kanjirappally after hitting a tree. The accident resulted in the death of Jos Mathew, a resident of Chittadi.

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Power outage at Kottayam Medical College delays surgeries

A power supply failure at the new surgical block of Kottayam Medical College Hospital caused a power outage lasting over three hours. This…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

78 Students and 8 Teachers from Kottayam School Safe After Ooty Landslide

Seventy-eight students and eight teachers from Chingavanam Pallam Bukana Girls High School were safe after being caught in a traffic jam and…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

MVD issues warning after fatal accident in Pampady

Following a fatal accident in Pampady, Kottayam district, the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) issued a warning. The MVD stated that two…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Arun Prasannan receives The New Indian Times award

Arun Prasannan, Kottayam Vazhoor, received The New Indian Times (TNIT) South Indian Media Award. He received the award from film star…

DistrictPala24 October 2026

Father and Son Found Dead in Home in Pala

Premananandan (65) and his son Amal P Anand (30) were found dead in their home in Murikkumbuzha, Pala. Premananandan's wife found both men…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Interview scheduled for Guest Instructor position at Pallikkathode Govt I.T.I

Interviews for the Guest Instructor position in the Dyeing trade at Pallikkathode Government I.T.I are scheduled for October 27 at 11 AM.…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Ceiling Collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital Causes Concern

The collapse of the building's ceiling at Kottayam Medical College Hospital has caused concern among patients. The ceiling collapse occurred…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

School trip group safe after getting stuck in landslide and traffic jam

A school trip group from Pallam Bukana Gael's High School, which traveled from Kottayam, was safe after getting stuck due to a landslide and…