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CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Youths arrested with 36 kg of cannabis in inter-state bus near Erumely

Police arrested five youths, including Nandhu Rinojosh (27) and Anandu Rinojosh (28), with approximately 36 kg of cannabis in an inter-state…

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 October 2026

Dispute over boat race results after alleged obstruction in Thazhathangadi

Club functionaries and rowers filed a complaint at the Kottayam West Police Station regarding an incident during the Thazhathangadi boat…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Severe waterlogging turns road into lake in Kanakkari Grama Panchayat Ward 16

Severe rainfall caused significant waterlogging on the railway line road in Ward 16 of Kanakkari Grama Panchayat. Residents report that the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Rubber Board to launch INR Konnect digital platform at Indian Rubber Research Centre on the 27th

The Rubber Board has developed the INR Konnect digital platform to revive non-tapping rubber estates and connect rubber farmers, tappers,…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Youth arrested in Kottayam with 1.5 kg of cannabis

A youth was arrested in Kottayam with 1.5 kg of cannabis. The accused, Muhammad Niyas (28), a resident of Chathianankulam, was apprehended…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Four individuals from Erumely arrested with 30 kg cannabis from a bus arriving from Bangalore

Ponkunnam police and the DANSAAF team seized 30 kilograms of cannabis from four individuals in a suit case carried by a passenger arriving…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Construction Sector Faces Crisis as Prices of Materials Soar in Kottayam

The construction sector is currently in a crisis, according to reports from Kottayam. Prices for materials such as limestone, rock, and…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Rotary Clubs jointly observe Polio Day in Kottayam district

Various Rotary Clubs in Kottayam district jointly organized the Polio Day observance. The event started from Paippad Town and proceeded to…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Four youths arrested with 30 kg cannabis smuggled from Bengaluru via sleeper bus

Police arrested four youths, Nandu Renosh, Sharathkumar, Sharooq Khan, and Adarsh P. Raji, who were attempting to smuggle 30 kg of cannabis.…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Measles confirmed in primary school students at Thottilppalam; preventive measures intensified

Measles has been confirmed in five primary school students in the Thottilppalam Kavilumpara Panchayat. Health authorities stated that the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Scooter rider dies in vehicle accident in Cheranalloor

A scooter rider died in a vehicle accident that occurred early in the morning in Cheranalloor. The deceased was Jayabalakrishnan, a native…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Allegations of irregularities in Ranni-Ittiyappara road construction

Allegations of irregularities have surfaced regarding the construction of the Ranni-Ittiyappara road. A complaint has been filed with the…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam; travel restrictions imposed in tourist spots

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam. Travel restrictions have been imposed in tourist centers near the hilly areas.

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 October 2026

No facilities to stay at Vandiperiyar; arrangements will be made at Vallaradi this time

Devotees going to Sabarimala will not find facilities to stay at Vandiperiyar. Instead, arrangements will be made at Vallaradi, according to…

CrimeKottayam25 October 2026

Adivasi youth files complaint alleging severe police assault after being forcibly taken from his home

An Adivasi youth filed a complaint alleging that he was severely assaulted by the police after being forcibly taken from his home. The…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

Power outage at Kottayam Medical College delays surgeries

A power supply failure at the new surgical block of Kottayam Medical College Hospital caused a power outage lasting over three hours. This…

DistrictKottayam25 October 2026

78 Students and 8 Teachers from Kottayam School Safe After Ooty Landslide

Seventy-eight students and eight teachers from Chingavanam Pallam Bukana Girls High School were safe after being caught in a traffic jam and…

PoliticsKottayam25 October 2026

High Court questions former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari on foreign travel permission

Tomin J. Thachankari, a former DGP, filed a petition in the High Court seeking permission to travel abroad, who is currently on bail…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

MVD issues warning after fatal accident in Pampady

Following a fatal accident in Pampady, Kottayam district, the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) issued a warning. The MVD stated that two…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Arun Prasannan receives The New Indian Times award

Arun Prasannan, Kottayam Vazhoor, received The New Indian Times (TNIT) South Indian Media Award. He received the award from film star…