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Saturday, 7 November 2026Local news from Kottayam district

District news in Kottayam

The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictPuthuppally13 October 2026

Palakkad Municipality Chairman submits memorandum to Minister for Local Self-Government

Palakkad Municipality Chairman P Smithesh submitted a memorandum to the Minister for Local Self-Government, K.M. Shaji. The memorandum…

DistrictKottayam13 October 2026

Rice prices surge in Kottayam; common people and hotel owners face crisis

Rice prices are sharply rising in the general market across the state. The increase in rice prices is causing concern, affecting the budgets…

DistrictChanganassery13 October 2026

Luxury cars and private buses cause fear in Changanassery at night

Luxury cars and private buses are speeding and making noise in Changanassery town and surrounding areas at night. The speeding vehicles are…

DistrictKottayam13 October 2026

Investigation launched into the death of a woman at Kottayam Medical College Hospital

A three-member committee, appointed by the Health Minister, has begun an investigation into the death of Hasina (49) at Kottayam Medical…

DistrictKottayam13 October 2026

Elderly man arrested for illegal liquor sale in Arppookkara

A group led by Excise Inspector K. Abhilashi arrested an elderly man for illegal liquor sales in Arppookkara. The accused was apprehended at…

DistrictChanganassery13 October 2026

Changanassery Taluk General Hospital: A New Look

The Changanassery Taluk General Hospital is set to undergo a transformation. The hospital's appearance is expected to change.

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Moderate rain with lightning expected in isolated places in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in the next 3 hours

The central weather department has predicted moderate rain with lightning in isolated places in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts over the…

DistrictPala12 October 2026

Farmers' Union organizes protest against fertilizer and pesticide price hike in Pala

The Farmers' Union M Pala Constituency Committee organized an evening protest at the Pala Head Post Office against the alleged price hike of…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Mobile Carnival at Digi-Express in Ottapalam Offers Exchange Bonuses

A mobile carnival has been organized at the Digi-Express store in Ottapalam, offering excellent exchange offers on new smartphones.…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Chembil Ashokan discusses working with Mamitha Baiju

In an interview given to Filmscene, Chembil Ashokan spoke about working with actress Mamitha Baiju. He stated that while many people in the…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Private bus owners plan march and protest over Pridyadarshini scheme

Private bus owners and family members plan a march and protest at the Secretariat on the 14th. They stated that if no solution is found,…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Two-year-old dies after being hit by train; mother charged with murder

A two-year-old boy died after being hit by a train near Punnamoodu railway crossing. Police have registered a case of murder against the…

DistrictPala12 October 2026

Income Tax Raid at Pala Municipality Vice Chairman's Residence and Shop

Income Tax officials conducted a raid at the residence and shop of the Pala Municipality Vice Chairman. Three officials supervised the raid…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Ummar Mattuvayil to return home after 30 years of expatriate life

Ummar Muhammad Mattuvayil is returning to his hometown after 30 years of expatriate life.

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Rubber City Run Marathon held in Kottayam

JCI Kottayam organized the Rubber City Run Marathon with the aim of guiding youth away from addiction and towards a healthy lifestyle. The…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Mandatory Police Clearance Certificate for Private Bus Employees in Kottayam

Following increased accidents and complaints regarding the misconduct of private bus employees, the police are making a police clearance…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Food street to open at Kottayam Railway Station

The Janashatabdi Express has started running with pushback seats. Additionally, a food street will open at Kottayam Railway Station, with…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Membership Campaign Inaugurated by MLA Suresh Nattakam

MLA Suresh Nattakam inaugurated the state-level membership campaign of the Kudumbashree Micro Enterprises Welfare Association. The campaign…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Private bus hits footpath at Chanthakavala; young woman dies, four women injured

A private bus hit the footpath at Chanthakavala in Kottayam after speeding. The incident resulted in the death of a young woman and injuries…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Power cuts scheduled in various parts of Kottayam district today

Power will be cut today (12-10-2026) from 9 am to 5 pm in the areas covered by the Sarraj, Thaliyilkotta, Alumoodu, Aruppuzha, and…