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Faith & festivalsKottayam27 October 2026

Koothattukulam Thiruhudaya Devalayam continues Novena Thirunal for St. Judas Elias

The Novena Thirunal for St. Judas Elias continues at the Thirukudumba Forane Devalayam in Koothattukulam Town. The festival, which began on…

DistrictKottayam27 October 2026

Adivasi youth alleges police brutality in Punjaar; family files complaints

Abhilash, an Adivasi youth from Perilingual, stated that he was cruelly assaulted by the police from the time he was taken into custody and…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer reveals fan asked him to mimic Cochin Haneefa at Salim Kumar's funeral

Actor Kottayam Nazeer revealed that a person asked him to mimic Cochin Haneefa while attending the funeral rites of Salim Kumar. He also…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Kottayam Naseer discusses his experience in Jailer 2

Kottayam Naseer, who entered cinema through mimicry, is currently surprising audiences with diverse roles. He was part of the film Jailer 2,…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Consumers can now buy and test net meters for Purappura solar projects

Consumers can now buy and test net meters required for connecting Purappura solar power stations to the grid. Meters purchased online or…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 October 2026

Aruvithura College's Service is Great: Anthonio Antony

MP Anthonio Antony stated that Aruvithura St. George's College, established in 1965, ensured higher education and better life success for…

CrimeKottayam26 October 2026

Theft and anti-social activities increase in Onamthuruth; locals fear going out at night

Locals in Onamthuruth, Neendoor Grama Panchayat, reported an increase in nighttime theft and anti-social activities. They stated that thefts…

CrimeKottayam26 October 2026

Tribal youth alleges custodial torture by Erattupetta police in Kottayam

A tribal youth and KSEB employee, Abhilash, has filed a complaint against the Erattupetta police alleging custodial torture. Abhilash, a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 October 2026

Joint recitation and prayer held at Kulathikkandam Temple as part of global prayer initiative

As part of the global prayer 'A World, A Prayer,' a joint recitation of the Daivadashakam and prayer was organized at the Kulathikkandam…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 October 2026

Traditional Food Fair held at St. Augustine's School in Peringulam

The Traditional Food Fair – Food Fest, organized at St. Augustine's High School, was a success. The fair, which began at 10 AM on Monday at…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Kerala Congress (M) Chairman Jos K Mani receives membership from Saviyo Kavukattil

As part of the Kerala Congress (M)'s state-level membership renewal campaign, Party Chairman Jos K Mani received membership from Saviyo…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Scam Alert: Fake Parcels Arrive via COD, Cheating People in Kottayam

Scams are spreading in Kottayam, where fake parcels are delivered via Cash on Delivery (COD) using the names of major e-commerce platforms…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Flush thrown on public road in Thrikkodithanam

A flush was thrown on a public road in the Madatharuvi Hermon Chapel Road in Thrikkodithanam Panchayat, Kottayam district, late at night.…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Orange bloom at a family home in Pampady; sapling received 27 years ago

At the home of the Jose George and Soly Jose couple in Pampady, Kottayam, the orange bloom is thriving. The sapling was received from a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam26 October 2026

Waste accumulates at Erumely Theertha Kadavu amid Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations

Large amounts of plastic waste and mud accumulated at the Theertha Kadavu near Erumely, causing concern among devotees and locals. The…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Minister and Entourage Narrowly Escape Major Accident Amid Heavy Rain

Minister Mons Joseph and his entourage narrowly escaped a major accident at Njeezhoor Pazhutturuthy yesterday at 2:45 PM. The accident…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Heavy rain expected across the state; educational institutions closed in Palakkad, fishing banned

The central weather department has predicted the possibility of heavy rain across the state today. Orange alerts have been declared in…

DistrictKottayam26 October 2026

Movie 'It's a Medical Miracle' continues streaming success, achieving 15 million watch minutes

The film 'It's a Medical Miracle', starring Sangeeth Pratap and Sharufuddeen, continues its streaming success on OTT. The movie has crossed…

CrimeKottayam26 October 2026

Custodial torture of tribal youth in Poonjar; CPM escalates protests

Custodial torture of a tribal youth occurred in Poonjar, Kottayam. The family stated that the victim, Abhilash, was injured at Kottayam…

CrimeKottayam26 October 2026

Large cannabis seizure of 40 kg in Kottayam; drug trafficking busted in inter-state bus

Police seized 40 kg of cannabis in Kottayam. The drug trafficking was busted from an inter-state bus.