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The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Cigarette prices increase again as companies raise rates

Companies have increased the price of popular brands, including 'Gold Flake Premium'. The package of Gold Flake Premium, containing 10…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

MG University to implement Kerala Public Service Rights Act

MG University aims to make its services available within a specified time frame, becoming the first state university to implement the Kerala…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Elderly man found unconscious at home dies; son-in-law taken into custody

A 76-year-old man, Sukumaran, was found unconscious at his home in Pala. He was taken to Pala General Hospital by relatives, but passed away…

DistrictPala23 September 2026

Pala Police take son-in-law into custody after suspicious death of 76-year-old Sukumaran

Pala Police have taken the son-in-law of the deceased into custody following the suspicious death of 76-year-old Sukumaran of Kozhuvanal.…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Government decides to restart Kottayam Akashapatha construction with ₹15 crore allocation

The government has decided to restart the construction of the partially completed Akashapatha in Kottayam town. The Transport Minister…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Kottayam skywalk project gets a push after years in limbo

The Kottayam skywalk project, originally announced by the UDF government in 2015, has seen repeated attempts to revive it. The project lost…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Minister announces completion of Akashapatha in Kottayam; 15 crore allocated in budget

Minister C.P. John stated that the Akashapatha in Kottayam will be completed. He also mentioned that 15 crore has been allocated in the…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Decision taken to restart construction of Kottayam's skywalk project

A high-level meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram decided to restart the construction of the long-awaited skywalk project in Kottayam.…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Kottayam elevated pathway to be implemented as part of Road Safety Mission

Minister C.P. John stated that the elevated pathway in Kottayam is intended to be implemented as a major project of the Road Safety Mission,…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Former Vijayanapuram Panchayat member dies after bike accident

Nandu Krishna, a former member of Vijayanapuram Panchayat, died after sustaining injuries in a bike accident. The accident occurred near…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Friend Sharika shares Renu Sudhi's critical health status

Sharika, a friend and former Big Boss co-accostmate of Renu Sudhi, shared details about her critical health condition. Sharika stated that…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Thachankari seeks bail from High Court; hearing scheduled for Thursday

Thachankari is awaiting the High Court hearing, which is scheduled for Thursday. He is seeking bail, stating he cannot stay in the cell and…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Asif Ali to star in 'Kottayam Belt' sequel

Asif Ali will star in the sequel to 'Kottayam Belt'. The film is a new collaboration involving Jis Joy.

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Yellow Alert declared for Kottayam district due to heavy rain

The India Meteorological Department declared a Yellow Alert for Kottayam district due to heavy rain. Heavy rain continues in the hilly areas…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Film featuring Radhakrishnan K P to begin shooting in Maveliikara next month

The film, which will be directed and written by Radhakrishnan K P, will have its re-pūja in Kottayam in October. Shooting for the film will…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Vigilance raid conducted at Kottayam District Sports Council Office

Vigilance officials conducted a raid at the District Sports Council Office located in Kottayam Indoor Stadium. This inspection is part of a…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Government to provide ₹8 lakh aid to families of nine people who died in heavy rain and floods

The Chief Minister announced that the cabinet decided to provide ₹8 lakh each to the families of nine people who died in the recent heavy…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Increased Demand for Coconut Husks Boosts Income for Kottayam Farmers and Processors

Coconut husks, once used only as fuel in kitchens, are seeing high market demand. The value of these husks has increased due to global…

DistrictKottayam23 September 2026

Panchayat ordered to pay ₹52,000 compensation for stray dog attack on student

A court ordered the Panchayat to pay ₹52,000 compensation for an incident where a student was attacked by a stray dog 12 years ago. The…

DistrictEttumanoor23 September 2026

Chirakkulam Park to transform Ettumanoor's face

The Janakeeya Vikasana Samithi submitted a project report for the development of Chirakkulam Park. This report aims to change the face of…