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The latest local news from Kottayam, Kottayam district, Kerala.

CrimeKottayam11 hr ago

Man arrested in Kottayam for using fake 500 rupee notes in shops

A 63-year-old man was arrested by Vaikom police in Kottayam for using fake 500 rupee notes to purchase items from shops. The accused, Abdul…

CrimeKottayam12 hr ago

Pathanamthitta resident arrested in Vaikom with counterfeit notes

Abdul Rasheed, a 63-year-old resident of Pathanamthitta, was arrested in Vaikom with counterfeit 500 rupee notes. He was apprehended while…

DistrictKottayam13 hr ago

Firecracker traders face crisis amid strict regulations and alleged lax enforcement

Following Supreme Court guidelines, the firecracker trade in the state has seen a decline due to strict licensing and safety standards.…

PoliticsKottayam14 hr ago

LDF plans massive public gathering in Assembly constituencies against UDF government's policies

The LDF has decided to organize a massive public gathering in Assembly constituencies against the UDF government's policies. According to…

PoliticsKottayam14 hr ago

Minister K. Muralidharan demands vigilance inquiry into new surgical block construction at Kottayam Medical College

Minister K. Muralidharan demanded a vigilance inquiry into serious allegations concerning the construction of the new surgical block at…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 hr ago

Ashraf's Dedication Transforms Puthan Pari Garden in Erattupetta

Ashraf Inchakkad single-handedly maintains the beautiful garden at the Puthan Pari Juuma Masjid in Erattupetta. He started developing the…

DistrictKottayam16 hr ago

Woman from Kottayam seeks ₹20,000 for treatment after spinal injury and disability

Mini Radhakrishnan, a woman from Mutholil Panchayat, Kottayam, is facing severe financial difficulties. She was injured in the spine and is…

DistrictKottayam17 hr ago

SFI Protest at Graduation Ceremony attended by Minister:

SFI protested against Higher Education Minister Roji M John at a graduation ceremony. The minister stated that students should not be…

CrimeKottayam17 hr ago

Theft at Udayagiri St. Joseph's Church and Little Flower Vidyanikethan School in Monippally

A group of thieves broke into Udayagiri St. Joseph's Church and Little Flower Vidyanikethan School in the Achikal area of Monippally. The…

DistrictKottayam18 hr ago

Two police officers suspended in Kottayam

The government has suspended ASI Cbimon of Manarcad Station and Civil Police Officer Jithesh of Kottayam AR Camp. The action was taken…

DistrictKottayam18 hr ago

Farmer buys Benz car with income from 18 acres of land in Mathakkutti

Mathakkutti Tom, a native of Marangattupalli, bought a Benz car using the income generated from 18 acres of land.

Faith & festivalsKottayam19 hr ago

Mini mast light inaugurated near Little Flower L.P. School in Kanjiramatam

Father Joseph Mannanal, Vicar of Kanjiramatam Mar Siriya Church, spoke at the inauguration of a mini mast light near Little Flower L.P.…

CrimeKottayam19 hr ago

Teacher dies by jumping in front of train after posting last video on social media

Joshmin (36), a native of Vellallur in Nagaroor, died after posting his last video on social media. The incident occurred near the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 hr ago

SFI protest banners displayed at K.R. Narayanan Film Institute against Higher Education Minister

SFI displayed protest banners at K.R. Narayanan Film Institute against the Higher Education Minister. The banners were placed in protest of…