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DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Oxygen launches mobile carnival in Kottayam with smart phones from ₹9,900 and 5G phones from ₹13,900

Oxygen Digital Retail has launched a mobile carnival at its showrooms in Kottayam, aiming to make smartphones accessible to everyone.…

DistrictVaikom5 October 2026

Who burned the memorial in Vaikom?

The source text asks, 'Who burned the memorial in Vaikom?'

DistrictKuravilangad5 October 2026

MC Road re-taring continues from Kozha to Kuravilangad

BC-level road re-taring is progressing on the MC Road from Kozha to Kuravilangad. Work that was stopped for a day due to rain resumed…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Power Outage Scheduled in Various Parts of Kottayam District Today

A power outage is scheduled today, October 5, 2026, in the Kolamkulam transformer area. Outages will also affect areas including Pala Elite,…

DistrictPala5 October 2026

Motor Vehicle Department to Shift to Nelliyani Civil Station Building Next Week

The Mini Civil Station Annex building in Nelliyani, which was handed over to the Public Works Department Revenue Department, is expected to…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Kottayam-Thiruvananthapuram-Chempakappara Service Resumes

The service connecting Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Chempakappara has resumed.

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Idiminnalett elephant dies in Erattupetta

The elephant, Pallattu Brahmadhan, owned by local resident Rajesh Pallatti, died in Erattupetta. The elephant was found ill in the vicinity…

DistrictErattupetta4 October 2026

Elephant named Pallattu Brahmadathan dies after being struck by lightning in Erattupetta

An elephant named Pallattu Brahmadathan died after being struck by lightning in Erattupetta, Kottayam. The elephant, owned by Rajesh Pallatt…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Elephant dies after falling due to lightning in Kottayam

An elephant named Brahmadathan fell due to lightning, losing its life.

DistrictErattupetta4 October 2026

Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan dies after lightning strike near Erattupetta

Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan died after a lightning strike near Erattupetta. He was known for his calm and gentle nature.

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Chemical fertilizer price hike causes distress among small farmers in Kottayam

Small farmers, who depend only on crops like rubber, cardamom, banana, and paddy, are facing severe difficulties. They report that it is…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Rahul Mankootathil criticizes CPI(M) leader over alleged sexual assault at party office

Rahul Mankootathil posted on Facebook criticizing a CPI(M) leader for allegedly committing sexual assault against a young woman of college…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Renu Sudhi addresses rumors regarding her legal marriage to Kollam Sudhi

Renu Sudhi responded to rumors alleging her marriage to Kollam Sudhi was not legal. She stated that she is legally married to him and that…

DistrictMelukavu4 October 2026

Private bus service suspended amid transport crisis after Kurishunkal bridge demolition in Melukavu

A severe transport crisis persists in the area following the demolition of the Kurishunkal bridge in Melukavu. This has led to the…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Fahadh Faasil discusses the challenge of portraying simple characters in acting

Actor Fahadh Faasil stated that portraying simple and natural characters is more challenging than doing mass action or loud roles. He shared…

DistrictKuravilangad4 October 2026

KSEB Lineman Dies After Electric Shock While Fixing Line Fault at Kuravilangad

KSEB lineman Vinod George died after being electrocuted while fixing a fault in the electric line at Kuravilangad. An investigation has…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Inverter sales surge in Kottayam due to power cuts; demand for batteries and inverters high

Continuous power restrictions in the state have led to a significant increase in inverter sales. Inverter distributors state that sales over…

DistrictKottayam4 October 2026

Five injured in various accidents admitted to Cherpunkal Mar Sliva MediCity

Five people injured in various accidents were admitted to Cherpunkal Mar Sliva MediCity. The accidents involved a bike and a mini pick-up…

DistrictErumely4 October 2026

Toddler narrowly escapes fatal accident after falling into 10-foot-deep well in Erumely

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy named Aiden fell into a 10-foot-deep well in his courtyard while playing in Erumely. He was rescued by a man…

DistrictNedumkunnam4 October 2026

Traffic will be completely blocked on Manthuruthi – Nedumkunnam Road from tomorrow until the 8th

Due to ongoing construction on the Manthuruthi – Nedumkunnam Road, vehicular traffic will be completely blocked from tomorrow until the 8th.