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The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

BJP's Cricket Game in Kottayam Town Amid Protests Over Bridge Opening

The BJP district committee held a cricket match in the heart of Kottayam town.

DistrictTeekoy18 October 2026

Access to Marmala River temporarily banned after bridge collapse in Teekoy

The Panchayat has temporarily banned public access to the river due to the collapse of the bridge on the Marmala Aruvi Road in Teekoy…

DistrictChanganassery18 October 2026

Lensfield presents township layout for Changanassery development

Lensfield has presented a township layout for the development of Changanassery. The plan aims to facilitate the development of the area.

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Private bus ticket rates increase, making travel difficult for Malayalis returning home

Malayalis are struggling to reach their hometowns. The article notes that train tickets are unavailable and KSRTC services are limited,…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Bridge at Iruttukuthikadavu marks end of seven-year ordeal; Aryaadan Shoukath's struggle succeeds

The opening of the Iruttukuthikadavu bridge marks the end of a seven-year ordeal. The bridge was destroyed during the 2019 floods,…

DistrictPala17 October 2026

Head Load Workers Union held Pala Municipal and Anniversary meetings

The Head Load Workers Union (K.T.U.C.M) held its Pala Municipal and Union Anniversary meetings. The meeting, chaired by Kiran Kummanil, was…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer thanks fans after 'Jailer 2' release

Actor Kottayam Nazeer, who played the character Amir in the film 'Jailer 2', thanked his fans on social media. He stated, 'Since 'Jailer 2'…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer: Mammootty said he will get good character roles in that film

Kottayam Nazeer, who started his career as a mimicry artist, is now seen in the film 'Jailar 2'. His first film was Mimic X Action 500. He…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Collector orders inquiry into alleged unauthorized health data collection in Chirakkadavu

The Collector has ordered an inquiry regarding the alleged unauthorized collection of health data in the 7th ward of Chirakkadavu Grama…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Young director Belraj Kalarickal found dead in hotel room

Young director Belraj Kalarickal (27) was found dead in a hotel room in Kochi. He was the director of the series ‘Coffee Squad’, which is…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow; Concerns Raised Over Approach Road Deterioration

Preparations are complete for the inauguration of the Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu bridge, the most important route connecting Kottayam and…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

21 accused set free in Zainul Abideen murder case

The District Additional Sessions Court acquitted all accused in the Zainul Abideen murder case. The accused, including Udayan, Prakash,…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Bridge connecting Thaikattussery and Udayanapuram Panchayats finally realized

The bridge connecting Thaikattussery Panchayat in Alappuzha and Udayanapuram Panchayat in Kottayam has finally been realized, marking a…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Narekadavu-Makkekadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow

The Narekadavu-Makkekadavu bridge is set to become a reality. The Chief Minister will dedicate the Makkekadavu bridge to the people…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Filming of 'Mela' progresses in Kottayam, set against a Great Bombay Circus backdrop

The action-comedy film 'Mela', starring Mammootty and directed by Nitish Sahadev, is progressing in Kottayam. The filming is taking place…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Low pepper yield and market supply issues affect farmers and traders in Kottayam

Despite good prices for pepper in the market, significantly reduced production is proving difficult for Kerala farmers. Traders are facing…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Clashes at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Pampady; two students injured

Clashes occurred at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Pampady between KSU and SFI activists. The confrontation, which lasted for…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

New KSRTC bus service announced from Kottayam to Velankanni via Kuravilangad

The government has decided to start a new KSRTC bus service from Kottayam to Velankanni via Kuravilangad. Ministers Mons Joseph and others…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Annaamma Lucas, mother of Johnny Lucas, passes away in Athirampuzha

Annaamma Lucas, mother of Manorama News Channel News Director Johnny Lucas, passed away in Athirampuzha. She was 89 years old.

DistrictPampady17 October 2026

Clash at Pampady RTI Engineering College; Two students injured

A major clash occurred at Pampady RTI Engineering College. Two students sustained injuries in the incident.