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DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer's character look revealed in 'Jailer 2'

The new character look of Rajinikanth is revealed in 'Jailer 2'. Malayalam star Kottayam Nazeer's character look is also featured. The…

DistrictKumarakom10 October 2026

Awareness program on cyber fraud organized at Kumarakom Government Vocational Higher Secondary School

A program titled 'Cyber fraud in the world' was organized at Kumarakom Government Vocational Higher Secondary School under the leadership of…

DistrictManimala10 October 2026

Mary Sebastian, wife of P.C. Sebastian, passes away

Mary Sebastian (83), wife of P.C. Sebastian, passed away in Udumbannoor. Her funeral rites began Monday morning at the house and continued…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Aruvithura College's Sujith Joins Indian Army

Sujith, a third-year Politics student and volleyball team member of Aruvithura St. George College, has been appointed to the Indian Army. He…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Private bus hits pedestrian at Kottayam Chanthakaval; driver's license and vehicle fitness to be suspended

The Motor Vehicle Department announced action following a private bus hitting a pedestrian at Kottayam Chanthakaval. The driver of the bus,…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026: Applications open for Driver, Conductor, and Driver-cum-Conductor posts

KSRTC SWIFT has invited online applications for Driver, Conductor, and Driver-cum-Conductor positions. There are 385 vacancies for the…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Onion and shallot prices surge in Kottayam markets

Onion and shallot prices are surging in the state's markets, causing difficulty for common people. Good quality onions are currently being…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Kottayam Naseer recalls meeting Rajinikanth during Jailer 2 shoot

Kottayam Naseer shared memories of seeing Rajinikanth during the shooting of Jailer 2. He recalled that he got to meet and interact with…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Police rule out brake failure in Kottayam bus accident; excessive speed cited

Police stated that the bus accident at Kottayam Chanthakaval was not due to brake failure. Anjali, 18, died due to excessive speed, and four…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Leopard finally caught: First time a leopard is trapped in the history of Konni

A leopard that spread fear has finally been caught. This marks the first time a leopard has been trapped in the history of Konni.

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Insulin price drops to ₹73 after KMSSCL negotiates directly with manufacturers

Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSSCL) has reduced the price of 10 ml insulin from ₹99.60 to ₹73 by negotiating directly with…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Rubber City Run 11 to be held at Lulu Mall

JCCI Kottayam is organizing the Rubber City Run on October 11, 2026, at Lulu Mall. The event will feature a full marathon, half marathon,…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

18-year-old pedestrian dies in Kottayam bus crash; four injured remain critical

An 18-year-old pedestrian named Anjali died after a speeding private bus crashed into a Kottayam pavement. Four other women were injured,…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

18-year-old woman dies in accident involving private bus hitting footpath in Kottayam

An 18-year-old woman died in an accident in Kottayam when a private bus hit the footpath.

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Six injured after private bus runs onto footpath in central Kottayam

A private bus, traveling from Naganpadam Stand through the city towards Changanassery, ran off the road and onto the footpath in central…

DistrictManimala10 October 2026

Dumping of toilet waste into Manimala River; do not pollute the water

Toilet waste is being dumped into the Manimala River. Residents are warned not to pollute the water.

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Speeding bus crashes onto Kottayam footpath, injuring five people

A speeding bus crashed onto a footpath in Kottayam on Friday during heavy rain, injuring five people, two of whom are critical. The driver…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Private bus hits people waiting for bus in Kottayam

A private bus hit people waiting for a bus in Kottayam. Five people sustained injuries, and two people are in critical condition.

DistrictPala9 October 2026

St. Mary's School Students Create 'Kera Chandana' Bath Soaps

Students from St. Mary's Girls Higher Secondary School NSS Unit and Guiding Ranger Unit conducted soap making training as part of…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Pala Fire Brigade and Civil Defence Volunteers Conduct Joint Mock Drill at Kadanad Check Dam

Pala Fire Brigade and Civil Defence Volunteers Pala Unit jointly conducted a mock drill at Kadanad Check Dam. The drill focused on rescuing…