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Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

CBBL: Aromo Chundan Jethakkal at Thazhatangadi

The Championship Boat League (CBBL) boat race, organized by the Tourism Department at Thazhatangadi, featured the Aromo Boat Club from…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Interview scheduled for Guest Instructor position at Pallikkathode Govt I.T.I

Interviews for the Guest Instructor position in the Dyeing trade at Pallikkathode Government I.T.I are scheduled for October 27 at 11 AM.…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Ceiling Collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital Causes Concern

The collapse of the building's ceiling at Kottayam Medical College Hospital has caused concern among patients. The ceiling collapse occurred…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

School trip group safe after getting stuck in landslide and traffic jam

A school trip group from Pallam Bukana Gael's High School, which traveled from Kottayam, was safe after getting stuck due to a landslide and…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Government to intensify road safety checks on national highways to halve accident deaths

The Motor Vehicle Department and Police are preparing for 24-hour joint checks on national highways across the state, dividing them into six…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Permanent Pavilion for Thazhathangadi Jalameela to be considered: Minister Mons Joseph

Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Thazhathangadi boat race, which is part of the Championship Boat League (CBL) organized…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Human Rights Commission directs investigation into combined disability category for persons with visual and intellectual impairments

The Human Rights Commission directed the Social Justice Department to examine a complaint regarding persons with 40 percent visual…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

State plans 24-hour joint checks on national highways to curb road accidents

The Motor Vehicle Department and Police are preparing for 24-hour joint inspections on national highways across the state, dividing them…

PoliticsKottayam24 October 2026

Private bus association leaders begin indefinite hunger strike outside Secretariat

Private bus association leaders have started an indefinite hunger strike outside the Secretariat. They are protesting the government's…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Tomin Thachankari approaches High Court to lift travel ban for Dubai trip

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari approached the High Court seeking the lifting of his foreign travel ban. Thachankari, who was jailed after…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari seeks exemption from travel restrictions to UAE

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari filed a petition in the High Court seeking an exemption from the condition that he cannot leave India…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Fahad to star in Bhavana Studios' new project in Kottayam

Fahad is set to star in a new project from Bhavana Studios, marking his return to the role of lead actor after a hiatus.

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Dalit youth allegedly assaulted by police during questioning in Kottayam; police deny charge

The family of a Dalit youth from Peringalam in Poonjar alleged that he was assaulted by police after being taken for questioning regarding a…

CrimeKottayam24 October 2026

Theft spree targets construction sites in Kottayam

A theft spree has disrupted peace in Onamthuruth, Kottayam. Thieves are targeting construction sites, stealing electric wires from seven…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Trophy for State School Sports Meet arrives in Kottayam district

The trophy for the State School Sports Meet, held in Kozhikode, was received with enthusiasm in Kottayam district. The procession, which…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Filming of 'Karatte Chandran' begins in Kottayam

The shooting and switch-on ceremony for the big-budget film 'Karatte Chandran', starring Fahad Faasil, has begun in Kottayam. The film is…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Film 'Karatte Chandran' begins with puja and switch-on ceremony in Kottayam

The puja and switch-on ceremony for 'Karatte Chandran,' a big-budget film starring Fahadh Faasil and directed by Roy, took place in…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Muhammad Shammas suggests Muhammad Asif's response could be a major setback

Muhammad Shammas stated that Divya and her family have financial dealings with Muhammad Asif and his company, and Muhammad Asif's response…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Traffic Congestion at Vadakkanchery Overpass Due to Maintenance Work on Kottayam-Cochin National Highway

Traffic congestion has occurred on the Kottayam-Cochin National Highway. Vehicles are being diverted due to maintenance work at the…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Kottayam East Rotary Club lays foundation for third house under 'Samarppanam' housing project

As part of the 'Samarppanam' housing construction project by the Kottayam East Rotary Club, the foundation stone was laid for the third…