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CrimeKottayam24 October 2026

Dalit youth allegedly brutally assaulted in police custody in Kottayam

A complaint has been filed alleging that a Dalit youth was brutally assaulted while in police custody in Kottayam. The victim, P. R.…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

KSRTC bus and pickup van collide in Appanchira; multiple people injured

An accident occurred in Appanchira when a KSRTC Priyadarshini bus collided with a pickup van. The incident happened around 6:40 AM today.…

CrimeKottayam24 October 2026

Assam and Bengal Nationals Arrested for Theft of Mobile Phones from Sleeping Passengers on Train

Najran Sohail Raana, a resident of Murshidabad, West Bengal, and another individual from Morigao, Assam, were arrested in connection with…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Global conflicts and shipping disruptions plunge Kerala's fisheries export sector into deep crisis

Global conflicts and shipping disruptions are plunging Kerala's fisheries export sector into a severe economic crisis. Freight rates have…

CrimeKottayam24 October 2026

Theft of electric wires reported in houses under construction in Onamthuruthu

Widespread theft of electric wires was reported in houses under construction in Onamthuruthu. The loss amounts to lakhs, causing distress…

EducationKottayam24 October 2026

Mallikassery St. Dominic Savio School achieves double victory at Science Fair

Mallikassery St. Dominic Savio School achieved a double victory at the Work Experience Fair, held in connection with the Kanjirappally…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Championship Boat League continues with seventh race today in Kottayam Thazhatangadi

The Championship Boat League, organized by the State Tourism Department, continues with its final laps. The seventh race is scheduled for…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Allegations of unauthorized cosmetic treatments using government funds against Shobhana George

Allegations have surfaced that Shobhana George, who served as the Chairperson of the Oushadhi during the previous LDF government, conducted…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Corporation earns 10.64 crore rupees in revenue on Thursday, October 22

The Corporation earned 10.64 crore rupees in revenue on Thursday, October 22. Excluding the Sabarimala season, this marks the second major…

Faith & festivalsKottayam24 October 2026

Thirukudumba Forane Church celebrates St. Judas' Novena festival

The Novena festival of St. Judas is continuing at Thirukudumba Forane Church in Koothattukulam Town. The festival, which began on October…

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Kakkanad Flyover: Pile Load Capacity Test to Begin on the 28th

The pile load capacity test for the Kakkanad flyover is scheduled to begin on the 28th.

DistrictKottayam24 October 2026

Iron bridge at Idayara in Thiruvallam to be renovated

The iron bridge at Idayara in Thiruvallam is being renovated.

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Civil Excise Officer Endurance Test Scheduled at Kottayam Bridge

Civil Excise Officers (Trainee) will undergo an endurance test at Kottayam Karimpanath Bridge on the 28th and 29th, starting at 5 AM. Female…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

BJP Kottayam West distributes free aid equipment to senior citizens under Central Government's 'Rashtriya Vayoshri' scheme

As part of the celebration of 25 years of service under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the BJP Kottayam West District Committee…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

125th Theezhathangadi Boat Race to take place tomorrow

The 125th Theezhathangadi boat race will take place tomorrow in the Theezhathangadi river. This event is part of the sixth Champions Boat…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Petrol pumps halt sales after vehicles suffer issues due to alleged excess ethanol content in petrol

Dozen vehicles suffered issues after receiving petrol from a private pump owned by Indian Oil Corporation in Changanassery. Vehicle owners…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

Kerala Congress (M) demands restriction of ESA forest area: Jos K Mani

Kerala Congress (M) Chairman Jos K Mani MP demanded that the central government prepare to restrict the ESA forest area. The protest…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

St. Michael's HSS Quiz Competition Inaugurated by MP Jos K. Mani

The All Kerala Inter School Quiz Competition – 'Tech Quest Season 3,' organized by St. Michael's Higher Secondary School, was inaugurated by…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

Traffic restrictions imposed in Kottayam town for Thazhathangadi boat race

Special traffic restrictions have been imposed in Kottayam town starting from 2 PM on Saturday, in connection with the Thazhathangadi boat…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Chef Nalan expresses desire to host Bigg Boss

Chef Nalan Shine, a prominent culinary expert who promotes Kerala's traditional cuisine and culinary methods, stated that hosting Bigg Boss…