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District news in Kottayam

The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictPala1 October 2026

Cleanliness drive begins in Pala town with 'Hand in Hand' initiative

The 'Hand in Hand' cleanliness drive began in Pala town, led by the Pala Municipality. This initiative was organized as part of Swachhata Hi…

DistrictPala1 October 2026

Encroachment found on land of Pala General Hospital

Measurements were taken of the land belonging to Pala General Hospital. Encroachment was found on the property.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

IIIT Kottayam convocation scheduled for October 3

The 8th convocation of IIIT Kottayam is scheduled for October 3rd at 11 am. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will be the chief guest for…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

A trip to Ilaveezhapoonchira, located at 3200 feet above sea level in Kottayam Melukavu

Ilaveezhapoonchira, located at 3200 feet above sea level in Kottayam Melukavu, offers views of green meadows, mist, Malankara Dam, and…

DistrictIlaveezhapoonchira1 October 2026

A journey to Ilaveezhapoonchira

The article suggests a journey to Ilaveezhapoonchira, describing the transition from the blue sky and cool mist to the changing hillside.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Kashmiri SFI member is College Union Chairman in Konni

Two students, including Shakir, from Kashmir are currently studying in the college.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

S. Harish discusses the writing process, referencing the Kottayam Public Library

S. Harish discussed his writing journey, referencing the Kottayam Public Library. He spoke about his early works, including the novel…

DistrictChanganassery1 October 2026

Two lives lost in night accident series on MC and Vazhoor roads

Two young men died in two separate accidents that occurred at night in Changanassery. The incident highlights the increasing number of road…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Security checks in train general compartments questioned amid drunken passengers and public nuisance

Passengers have raised concerns that security checks in the general compartments of trains are not efficient. The article mentions an…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Elias Zacharia Passes Away

Elias Zacharia, State President of All Kerala Catholics Association and former community secretary of the Canaanite Church, passed away. He…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Special train services announced via Kottayam for Puja and Diwali; KSRTC to run services to Bengaluru

Special train services are announced via Kottayam during Puja and Diwali. KSRTC will also run services to Bengaluru.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Railway announces special trains from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur for Gandhi Jayanti holidays

Railway has announced two special trains from Bengaluru to Kerala. One special train (06585/06586) will run between Bengaluru and…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Prices of essential vegetables like beans, small onions, and lime rise in Kottayam market

The sharp price hike of essential vegetables like beans, small onions, and lime is affecting common people and traders in the Kottayam…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Yellow Alert Declared in Six Districts, Police Register Cases in Youth Congress-SFI Clash

The Meteorological Department announced that normal rainfall is expected during the upcoming monsoon season. Yellow alerts have been…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

JMA to hold police station march in Kanjirappally on October 3 regarding alleged attempt to assault journalist

The Journalist and Media Association (JMA) stated that the alleged assault on a journalist targeting Muhammad Shayik is unacceptable to the…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Power Outage Today (01–10–2026) in Various Parts of Kottayam

Power will be suspended today, October 1, 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm in the areas covered by ID Plot Out and Mattappally Transformers. The…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Cardholders who haven't received rations for six months will receive nothing

A shortage of up to one lakh tons of food grains is anticipated. This is expected to cause an increase in rice prices in the public market.

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Heritage of Fort Kochi destroyed, coder house now a memory

The heritage of Fort Kochi has been destroyed, and the coder house is now only a memory.

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Computer chip factory scheduled for December inauguration burns down in Peruva

The P.C.B Express factory, owned by a person in Alavinu, caught fire in Peruva Kunnapally. The factory, which was under construction for…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Head Clerk Suspended Over Sabarimala E-Tender Irregularity

Head Clerk P.R. Rajimon has been suspended. The suspension relates to an irregularity in the Sabarimala e-tender process.