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The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Three-member family missing from Poonanthuruthy in Kottayam; last CCTV footage from Teekoy

A three-member family consisting of a 62-year-old man, his wife, and son has been missing since September 26 from Poonanthuruthy, Kottayam.…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

Police complaint filed against Pala councillor over microphone incident at municipal council meeting

A police complaint has been filed against Pala municipal councillor Binu Pulikkakandam. The complaint relates to an incident where he…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

Disruption at Pala Municipality Council Meeting

Disputes erupted at the Pala Municipality council meeting. Councilor Binu Pulikkakandam allegedly knocked over the chairperson's microphone…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Vigilance investigates alleged irregularities at Kottayam Medical College

A vigilance team conducted an investigation at Kottayam Medical College Hospital regarding allegations of financial irregularities,…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man arrested at Kottayam railway station for public nuisance on train

A 37-year-old man named Joji George was arrested at Kottayam railway station. He was booked for creating a nuisance on the Palaruvi Express…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Railway increases minimum fine for ticketless travel to ₹500, checks intensify from October 1

Indian Railways has intensified action against those traveling without tickets or illegally. The minimum fine for ticketless travel has been…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Film 'The Third Murder' by Swarnalaya Cinemas to hit theaters on October 2

Swarnalaya Cinemas is producing 'The Third Murder,' starring Saiju Kuruppu, Indrances, and Vinay Fort. The psychological thriller, directed…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Insurance company ordered to pay ₹1.77 crore to the family of late Kollam Sudhi

The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal ruled that an insurance company must pay ₹1.77 crore to the family of actor Kollam Sudhi, who died in a…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man arrested by Kottayam Railway Police for causing disturbance while intoxicated on Palaruvi Express

A man was arrested by the Kottayam Railway Police for causing a disturbance while intoxicated on the Palaruvi Express. The individual is…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Fire breaks out at chip manufacturing factory under construction in Peruva, Kottayam

A chip manufacturing factory under construction in Kunnapally, Peruva, Kottayam caught fire. The incident occurred at 'PCB Express', owned…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Three members of a family missing in Panachikkadu

Regy, his wife Susamma, and son Jomeet, who reside in Panachikkadu under the Kottayam East Police Station jurisdiction, have been reported…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Kollam Sudhi's accident death: Court orders ₹1.77 crore compensation

The Kottayam MACT Court ordered ₹1.77 crore compensation to the heirs of Kollam Sudhi, who died in a vehicle accident. The court judge,…

DistrictPala-Ponkunnam Road30 September 2026

Pala-Ponkunnam Road becomes accident hotspot; locals express concern ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season

The Pala-Ponkunnam road, part of the Punalur-Muvattupuzha Highway, is reportedly becoming an accident hotspot. Locals note that over fifty…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

United Merchant Association organizes march and protest against UPI charge hike

The United Merchant Association organized a march and protest at the Pala Head Post Office against the proposed UPI charge increase. The…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Eight employees trapped in lift at Kanjirappally Mini Civil Station

Eight government employees were trapped inside a lift at the Kanjirappally Mini Civil Station after a power outage. The incident occurred…

DistrictPala30 September 2026

Josi Kayammakkal reveals financial and mental distress faced by Pala Municipality over the last two years

Josi Kayammakkal held a press conference at Media Academy to inform the public about the financial and mental difficulties he faced from the…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man dies after two-wheeler accident in Haripad

Prabhath P Nair, a resident of Kandallur, died in an accident involving two-wheelers at Muthukulam Vettathumukku in Haripad. He was…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Private bus owners plan march to Secretariat on October 14; demand compensation for losses and fare hike

Private bus owners are planning a protest starting October 14, led by the Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation. They plan to march…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Monsoon season concludes, marking a significant decrease in rainfall days in Kottayam

The monsoon season concludes, marking a significant decrease in rainfall days in Kottayam. According to data from June 1 to September 30,…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Police warn about active cyber fraud targeting Telegram accounts

Police have issued a warning regarding active cyber fraud targeting Telegram accounts. The scam involves using fake links and messages to…