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DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

6,939 cases registered and 2,034 driving licenses recommended for cancellation during 'Drive Sober, Stay Alive' inspection

During the 'Drive Sober, Stay Alive' special inspection conducted from October 20 to 27, 6,939 cases were registered and 2,034 driving…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Health Minister assures investigation into structural defects at Kottayam Medical College Surgical Block

Health Minister K. Muralidharan assured an investigation into the structural defects of the new Surgical Block at Kottayam Medical College.…

CrimeKottayam29 October 2026

Young man found dead in Kottayam house; body estimated two days old

A young man named Lalu was found dead in a house near Kollad Padashekhara in Kottayam. Police found the body in a house near the Kottayam…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Pala Sub-district Kalolsavam *Chilamboli* held in Bharananganam on November 2-5

The Pala Sub-district Kalolsavam *Chilamboli* will be held in Bharananganam from November 2 to 5. The event will take place at St. Mary's…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Theft at liquor shop: Thieves steal liquor bottles through wall gap

Thieves stole liquor from a shop in Ponkunnath. They reportedly took the bottles by passing a rod through a gap in the shop's wall. CCTV…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Content Creator and Former NDA Candidate Athira D Nair Gets Married

Athira D Nair, a content creator and former NDA candidate from Ettumanoor, has gotten married.

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Kashmiri chili price surges in Kottayam market; increase of ₹130 per kg in one month

The price of Kashmiri chili is sharply rising in the spice market of Kottayam. The price increased to ₹830 per kg this week, compared to…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Movie 'Avarachan and Sons' to stream on OTT starting tomorrow

The family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Bijju Menon, is set to stream on OTT starting tomorrow. Netflix has acquired the OTT…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Age fraud controversy leads to annulment of student's victory at State School Games

The victory of a student from Kottayam was annulled at the State School Games after confirming age fraud through a bone test. The student,…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Debris and landslide threat persist at Attivalavu, Pambavali, raising safety concerns ahead of Sabarimala season

The Attivalavu area on the Pambavali Kanmala road remains a major hazard despite the approaching Sabarimala season. Residents complain that…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

1,216 vacancies in SC Development Department; Plus Two qualification required for appointment in own district

The state Scheduled Caste Development Department is conducting appointments for 1,216 vacancies in the Promoter post. Applicants must belong…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Mother Dies After Hearing News of ASI's Suspension in Cheranallur Accident

The mother of ASI K T Manoj, who was stationed at Cheranallur, passed away on Tuesday night. She died in Pathalam Kurikkattuparamba N K…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Dangerous Overtaking by Innova Car Near Kuravilangad Leads to Driver's License Suspension

The Motor Vehicle Department found an Innova car that dangerously overtook a bike-riding couple near Kuravilangad. Kottayam RTO D. Jayaraj…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Scarcity of RSS 4 Grade Sheet Rubber in Internal Market: Prices up to ₹300/kg in Open Market

A severe shortage of RSS 4 Grade Sheet Rubber has occurred in the internal market. The official price of RSS 4 Grade at Kottayam and Kochi…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

CM announces special rehabilitation package for Punjaar flood damage

The Chief Minister announced a special rehabilitation package for the Punjaar region, which suffered heavy losses due to rain and flooding…

DistrictKottayam29 October 2026

Ceiling and wall parts collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital

Parts of the ceiling and wall of the new surgical block building at Kottayam Medical College Hospital collapsed. The incident was narrowly…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 October 2026

Mary Mount School and Ettumanoor I.C.D.A.S. organize 'Fun Fiesta' for Anganwadi children

Mary Mount Public School and Ettumanoor I.C.D.A.S. jointly organized 'Fun Fiesta' for Anganwadi children. The event, featuring coloring and…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 October 2026

Malankara Orthodox Church to hold anti-drug gathering on October 30

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is organizing an anti-drug gathering. The meeting, scheduled for Friday afternoon at Parumala, will be…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 October 2026

Malankara Metropolitan condemns Christian massacre in Ethiopia

The Malankara Metropolitan, Baselios Marthoma Mathews Tritheyan Katholika Bava, condemned the killing of members of the Ethiopian Orthodox…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 October 2026

Mannarashala Ayyalam Mahotsavam begins tomorrow

The Ayyalam Mahotsavam at Mannarashala Sreenagaraja Temple will begin tomorrow.