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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…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Wild boar attack injures 75-year-old at Ezhukumanil

Mathal Kunjumon, 75, sustained injuries from a wild boar attack while tapping rubber at Ezhukumanil.

CrimeKottayam23 October 2026

Police investigation continues into deaths of two women in Kottayam

The investigation found that the accident occurred after two men stopped on the road and talked. Police are continuing their investigation…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Dulquer Salmaan acquires iPhone Duo from Oxigen; sales begin at all showrooms

Dulquer Salmaan, the brand ambassador for Oxigen, acquired the iPhone Duo from Oxigen, a prominent digital retail chain. Oxigen CEO Shijo K.…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Jayasurya discusses suggesting 'Satheesan Kanjikuzhi' name for character in Classmates

Actor Jayasurya shared memories about the 2006 film Classmates, which featured characters like Sukumaran and Satheesan Kanjikuzhi. He…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

No use offering food after someone has died of hunger, says Kottayam Nazeer

Kottayam Nazeer stated in an interview with Samakalika Malayalam that it is disheartening to hear that many senior actors, including Murali…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Exams postponed at Mahatma Gandhi and Calicut Universities due to lightning strike

Mahatma Gandhi University postponed all exams scheduled for today. The university stated that the exams were postponed following a server…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Police arrest man who stole a gold necklace from an elderly woman in Kottuvallikavu

Varappuzha police arrested Umesh (45) at a rented house in Chemaranellur Puduvalthalam, Arangad. The man allegedly stole a 2.5-pawn gold…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

Funeral of Ashli and Thomas held today after vehicular accident on K.K. Road

The funeral of Ashli and Thomas, who lost their lives in a vehicular accident on K.K. Road, will be held today. The body was brought to the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam23 October 2026

KCBC State Committee demands removal of daily percentage drinkers from BPL list

The KCBC Anti-Alcohol Committee State Committee stated that authorities only take action if serious incidents or fights occur in bars…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

MG University Postpones Theory Exams Scheduled for October 23

MG University has postponed all theory examinations scheduled for Friday, October 23. The university examination department stated that…

DistrictKottayam23 October 2026

Boy dies after being hit by speeding car while retrieving sandals left on bus

A nine-year-old boy died after an accident. The boy, Ahil Muhammed, son of Navas and Anisha, was hit by a car while crossing the road. The…

EducationKottayam23 October 2026

MG University and Calicut University Postpone Exams

MG University announced the postponement of all exams scheduled for Friday, October 23. Calicut University also postponed all exams…

CrimeKottayam23 October 2026

Brother and Sister Arrested in Drug Syndicate; Nitu Caught in Thiruvalla

Nithu S. Kumar, an accomplice in the case involving MDMA and ecstasy pills, was arrested in Thiruvalla. Authorities recovered over ₹20 lakh…

EducationKottayam23 October 2026

MG University postpones all exams scheduled for Friday, new dates to be announced

Mahatma Gandhi University postponed all exams scheduled for Friday, October 23. The university stated that new dates would be announced…