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Faith & festivalsKottayam28 October 2026

Vishnu Yadav breaks nine-year-old record at State School Sports Meet

Vishnu Yadav, a Plus One student from CKMHSS at Kottayam Koruthode, won gold with a record jump in the Junior Boys pole vault event. He set…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Age fraud confirmed at State School Sports Meet, Soobin K Sebastian declared winner

Age fraud was confirmed at the State School Sports Meet following bone testing conducted at the Medical College. Consequently, Soobin K…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Erattupetta Traffic Unit to be Inaugurated by Minister Ramesh Chennithala on November 2

The Traffic Unit in Erattupetta will be inaugurated by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday, November 2, at 12 PM. The event will be…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Railway imposes strict restrictions on mobile charging in trains at night

Railway has imposed strict restrictions on mobile charging in train coaches at night. All zones have been instructed to cut off electricity…

EducationKottayam28 October 2026

Age Manipulation Confirmed in State School Games at Kottayam Koruthode School

An investigation into age manipulation of a student from Koruthode School during the State School Games has confirmed the matter. The report…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Age fraud confirmed at school sports meet; student from Kottayam Koruthode School found to be between 15 and 18 years old

Confirmation of age fraud occurred at the Kerala School Sports Meet. A student from Kottayam Koruthode School, who is from UP, was found to…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Union Co-op expands organic product range with 20 local farms

Union Co-op is now offering vegetables, fruits, and other products from 33 categories, sourced in partnership with 20 organic farms. The…

PoliticsKottayam28 October 2026

V.P. Sajeeandran MLA's speech with satire goes viral on social media

V.P. Sajeeandran MLA's speech, featuring satire, went viral on social media. During the speech, Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Large King Cobra mistaken for belt, lifts up, narrowly escapes

While bending down to pick up what was thought to be a black belt on the floor of the dining hall, a large King Cobra was spotted. The snake…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 October 2026

CM's speech on police actions goes viral, addressing media reports

A video of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's passionate speech in the Legislative Assembly, responding to opposition criticisms and media…

EducationKottayam28 October 2026

Education Minister eats lunch with students from Kottayam district at State Sports Meet

During the 68th State School Sports Meet, Education Minister N. Shamsuddeen ate lunch with students who participated in the meet from…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 October 2026

Pala Diocese President Mar Joseph Kallarangatt speaks at Kizhadadiyur Novena Thirunal

Pala Diocese President Mar Joseph Kallarangatt spoke during the Thirunal Mass associated with the Saint Judas Novena at Kizhadadiyur Church.…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Rising coal prices and electricity costs burden KSEB, potentially increasing consumer charges

Rising coal prices and electricity costs are creating a significant financial burden for KSEB. The increased cost of purchasing electricity…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Aushadhi faces controversy over alleged misuse of assets and alleged beauty treatments

Allegations surfaced that Shobhana George, who was the chairperson of Aushadhi, illegally used the institution's guest house and deluxe AC…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Water Tank Valve Failure at Kottayam Water Authority Office Floods Offices

A valve failure occurred in the water supply tank on the third floor of the Kottayam Water Authority Executive Engineer's office. Water…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Southern Railway announces special train services for Deepawali festival season

Southern Railway has announced special train services for the Deepawali festival season. The services will run between Thiruvananthapuram…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Police lapse in Cheranalloor accident; Kochi Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh will be replaced

Following the Cheranalloor accident, the Kochi Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh will be replaced. R. Nishanthini will assume the duties as the…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Landslide on Mundakayam-Kuttikanam Road near Amalagiri disrupts traffic

A large landslide occurred near Amalagiri on the Mundakayam-Kuttikanam road, disrupting traffic. Huge rocks and soil falling onto the road…

CrimeKottayam28 October 2026

Theft attempt at Cardiology Department of Kottayam Medical College

A theft attempt occurred at the Cardiology department of Kottayam Medical College Hospital during the day. An unknown person entered a room…

DistrictKottayam28 October 2026

Crime Branch completes overnight search in Aluva flat, seizes bike in Cheranallur accident case

The Crime Branch conducted an overnight search at the flat of the accused Additional Judge in Aluva regarding the Cheranallur accident case.…