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The latest district news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictKanjirappally21 September 2026

K.T.G.A demands withdrawal of MDR on UPI transactions above ₹2,000

The Kerala Textile and Garments Dealers Welfare Association (K.T.G.A) Kottayam District Committee demanded the immediate withdrawal of the…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Floating Solar Project Faces Hurdles Due to High Costs and Technical Challenges

While considering a floating solar project as a solution to the power crisis, implementation faces challenges. The cost of floating solar is…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Bodies of landslip victims in Kottayam district handed over to relatives

Minister for Water Resources and Housing Mons Joseph, Anto Antony MP, and MLAs Mani C. Kappan and N.J. Sebastian paid their last respects to…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Gas cylinder connections stalled for seven months, forcing residents to spend up to ₹3000 on commercial cylinders

New domestic cooking gas connections have been stalled for seven months. Due to the lack of connections, residents are forced to spend up to…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Milk production declines, cattle feed prices rise for Kottayam dairy farmers

Dairy farmers in Kottayam face challenges as milk production declines and cattle feed prices rise. Due to increased heat in September, milk…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Rotary Club of Kottayam and Samarpana Charitable Organization Organize Free Medical Camp for Residents of Navajeevan Trust

The Rotary Club of Kottayam and Samarpana Charitable Organization jointly organized a free medical camp for the residents of Navajeevan…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Kottayam Association Provides Financial Aid to Family of Deceased Accident Victim

The Kottayam Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopanana Samithi provided financial aid of seven lakh rupees to the family of Jayadas Chelladure. The…

DistrictPoonjar Thekkekara Perimalathu21 September 2026

Man dies in landslide at Perimalathu; family members rescued

A landslide occurred at Perimalathu, resulting in the death of Joseph (Appachan - 80). The incident happened last night at 7:30 PM, when…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

All Kerala Caterers Association State Conference to Begin in Kottayam

The All Kerala Caterers Association's two-day state conference is scheduled to begin in Kottayam on the 28th and 29th. State committee…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Orange tree in Mattakkara yields thousands of fruits

An orange tree in the backyard of George Joseph's house in Paduva Mattakkara, Kottayam, yielded thousands of fruits, drawing attention among…

DistrictKottayam Medical College21 September 2026

Eve organizes Bharatanatyam in London to feed the poor, raising nearly five lakhs

Eve organized a Bharatanatyam performance in London to feed the poor, raising nearly five lakhs. The funds are intended for the poor.

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Wardrobe collecting clothes for the poor destroyed in Kottayam

Special wardrobes, set up by the district administration in front of the Collectorate and in Puthuppally, were destroyed. Clothes kept in…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Bodies of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, murdered in US, repatriated to Kerala

The mortal remains of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, who were brutally murdered in California, United States, were repatriated to Kerala on…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Man dies in landslide near Erattupetta-Teekoy; Orange Alert issued for Kottayam and Idukki

A man from Chennai, Sangeetha Arulal (35), died after a landslide near Erattupetta-Teekoy in the eastern region of Kottayam. The incident…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Rivers in Kottayam swell as heavy rain lashes high ranges

Rivers in Kottayam are swelling due to heavy rain lashing the high ranges. Officials have warned of possible flash floods.

Districtമലവെള്ളപാച്ചിൽ21 September 2026

Five dead reported in landslide at Malavellapachil; search continues for missing woman

The number of people reported dead in the Malavellapachil landslide has reached five. The search continues for a missing woman, Sajitha,…

DistrictMundakayam21 September 2026

Oil Spill on Kottikkanam-Mundakayam Road Causes Multiple Accidents

Multiple vehicles were involved in accidents after a large amount of oil spilled onto the road on the Kottikkanam-Mundakayam road in…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Chief Minister directs assessment of rain situation; Teekoy incident reported

The Chief Minister directed that the state's rain situation be assessed on an hourly basis, calling an emergency meeting of the Idukki and…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Heavy rains hit Kottayam district; 471.2 mm recorded, two deaths reported

Heavy rains were recorded across Kottayam district, with a total of 471.2 mm of rainfall. The most intense rainfall was reported in Theekoy…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Two landslide tragedies in 51 days, four deaths; 33 areas in Kottayam district identified as landslide risk zones

Two landslide tragedies and four deaths occurred in 51 days in Kottayam. The incidents include the death of Sangeetha Arul Lal (35) from…