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DistrictPala23 October 2026

Fire at Guidance Public School in Pala, Edakkara, Malappuram

A fire broke out at Guidance Public School in Pala, Edakkara, Malappuram. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM tonight, starting in the…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Civil Excise Officer Endurance Test Scheduled at Kottayam Bridge

Civil Excise Officers (Trainee) will undergo an endurance test at Kottayam Karimpanath Bridge on the 28th and 29th, starting at 5 AM. Female…

DistrictPala23 October 2026

Father and son found dead near Pala Cathedral

A father and son were found dead in a residence near Pala Cathedral. The individuals, identified as Premananandan (63) and his son Amal…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Petrol pumps halt sales after vehicles suffer issues due to alleged excess ethanol content in petrol

Dozen vehicles suffered issues after receiving petrol from a private pump owned by Indian Oil Corporation in Changanassery. Vehicle owners…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Chef Nalan expresses desire to host Bigg Boss

Chef Nalan Shine, a prominent culinary expert who promotes Kerala's traditional cuisine and culinary methods, stated that hosting Bigg Boss…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Wild boar attack injures 75-year-old at Ezhukumanil

Mathal Kunjumon, 75, sustained injuries from a wild boar attack while tapping rubber at Ezhukumanil.

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Dulquer Salmaan acquires iPhone Duo from Oxigen; sales begin at all showrooms

Dulquer Salmaan, the brand ambassador for Oxigen, acquired the iPhone Duo from Oxigen, a prominent digital retail chain. Oxigen CEO Shijo K.…

DistrictPampady23 October 2026

Two students die in Pampady accident; case filed against bus driver, investigation launched against two individuals who stood on the road

A case has been filed against the bus driver following the death of two students in an accident in Pampady. An investigation has also begun…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Jayasurya discusses suggesting 'Satheesan Kanjikuzhi' name for character in Classmates

Actor Jayasurya shared memories about the 2006 film Classmates, which featured characters like Sukumaran and Satheesan Kanjikuzhi. He…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

No use offering food after someone has died of hunger, says Kottayam Nazeer

Kottayam Nazeer stated in an interview with Samakalika Malayalam that it is disheartening to hear that many senior actors, including Murali…

DistrictPampady23 October 2026

Police file case against bus driver in Pampady accident that killed two young women

Police have filed a case against the bus driver following an accident in Pampady that resulted in the deaths of two young women. The FIR…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Exams postponed at Mahatma Gandhi and Calicut Universities due to lightning strike

Mahatma Gandhi University postponed all exams scheduled for today. The university stated that the exams were postponed following a server…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Police arrest man who stole a gold necklace from an elderly woman in Kottuvallikavu

Varappuzha police arrested Umesh (45) at a rented house in Chemaranellur Puduvalthalam, Arangad. The man allegedly stole a 2.5-pawn gold…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

MG University Postpones Theory Exams Scheduled for October 23

MG University has postponed all theory examinations scheduled for Friday, October 23. The university examination department stated that…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Boy dies after being hit by speeding car while retrieving sandals left on bus

A nine-year-old boy died after an accident. The boy, Ahil Muhammed, son of Navas and Anisha, was hit by a car while crossing the road. The…

DistrictPala23 October 2026

Pala Municipality loses one crore due to lack of plastic sorting

Pala Municipality has reportedly lost one crore rupees because of the lack of plastic sorting.

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Crane on Pala-Thodupuzha Route in Kollappally

A pedestrian died after being hit by a crane on the Pala-Thodupuzha route in Kollappally. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM today. The…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Road side collapses in Erumely, threatening nearby house

The side of the road collapsed in Thumarampara, Erumely, due to heavy rain. The collapse has placed the house of a nearby resident,…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Two young women died in Pampady vehicle accident; RTO suggests action against those who stopped vehicle on road

Two young women died in a vehicle accident at the 13th mile of Pampady. Kottayam RTO D. Jayaraj stated that the accident was caused by…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Kottayam District from the 23rd to the 3rd

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam district due to the possibility of heavy rainfall. The alert is…