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DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

M.A. Nishad reveals facing 'hate campaign' before film release

M.A. Nishad revealed that attempts were made to discredit his film, 'Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam', even before its release. The film,…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Movie 'Avarachan and Sons' enters 25th day of run; OTT streaming set for October 30

The family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons' has entered its 25th day as a popular film. The movie continues screening in theaters, with its…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

12 cattle die due to lightning strike at Erumely Cheruvalli Estate

Twelve cattle were found dead at the Erumely Cheruvalli Estate following a strong lightning strike. The cattle, which were grazing in the…

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Friends Kripa Merin Kurian and Ashley Anne Thomas Die in Bus Accident at Pampady

Kripa Merin Kurian and Ashley Anne Thomas, who were close friends since school days, died in a private bus accident at Pampady 13th mile…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Police launch investigation into the death of two young women in an accident in Kottayam

Police have started an investigation regarding the death of two young women who were scooter riders and were hit by a private bus. The…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Rotary Club Kottayam distributes auto-rickshaw as part of District Project

As part of the District Project submission by the Rotary Club Kottayam, an auto-rickshaw was handed over to the deserving recipient. The…

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Investigation launched into the accident that killed two students in Pampady

An investigation has been launched regarding the accident in Pampady, where two students, Kripa Merlin Kuriyakkose and Ashley Anne Thomas,…

DistrictKottayam Medical College22 October 2026

DME probe finds lapses in treatment of woman who died at Kottayam Medical College Hospital

Health Minister K Muraleedharan stated that an inquiry confirmed treatment lapses at Kottayam Medical College Hospital regarding Haseena,…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Experts back generic drug push for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, citing 97% cost reduction

Health experts and public health activists have supported the state government's decision to replace the branded drug for Spinal Muscular…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Kottayam-Kochi corridor proposal to be submitted by state government soon

The state government is expected to submit its recommendation for the proposed Kottayam-Kumarakom-Kochi corridor soon. This corridor, which…

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Kripa and friend Ashley die in accident while returning to hometown for surprise

Kripa and her friend Ashley died in an accident that occurred in Pampady. They had traveled from Australia to give a surprise to their…

DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Power Outage Scheduled in Various Locations in Kottayam District Today

Partial power outages are scheduled today, October 22, 2026, in the Sasthankal transformer area. Outages will also affect the Punanchira and…

DistrictPampady22 October 2026

Two friends die in vehicle accident in Pampady

Krippa and Ashli, childhood friends from school, died in a vehicle accident while traveling by scooter in Pampady.

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Jamal Idakkunnam, who spent five decades in Oman, passes away

Jamal Idakkunnam, a businessman and social worker who spent nearly five decades in Oman, passed away at the age of 82. He was a native of…

DistrictKanjirappally21 October 2026

Man brutally beaten by gang in Kanjirappally after allegedly reporting drug use to police

A young man was brutally beaten by a gang at a roadside eatery in Kanjirappally, Kerala, in front of his sister and baby. The attack…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

‘Udumbanchola Vision’ to hit theaters on October 23

The movie ‘Udumbanchola Vision’ is set to release in theaters on October 23. The film features a large cast including Mathew Thomas, Srinath…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Kottayam Naseer: Painting kept me from depression, questioned if stage programs will return after Corona

Kottayam Naseer stated that he questioned whether stage programs would resume after Corona. He added that painting helped him stay away from…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Two women from Meenad died after a scooter rider was hit by a bus in Kottayam

Two women from Meenad, Ashli (25) and Kripa (24), died after their scooter was hit by a bus that was passing through them. The accident…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Orange Alert declared in Kottayam among five districts due to low-pressure area

The central weather department has warned of widespread rain until Sunday due to the influence of a low-pressure area. Kottayam is one of…

DistrictPampady21 October 2026

Two women die in Pampady after being hit by a car

Two women died in Pampady after a car suddenly braked just before the scooter they were riding passed.