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DistrictKottayam22 October 2026

Power Outage Scheduled in Various Locations in Kottayam District Today

Partial power outages are scheduled today, October 22, 2026, in the Sasthankal transformer area. Outages will also affect the Punanchira and…

CrimeKottayam21 October 2026

Woman catches man attempting assault on her in Kattappana

A woman in Kattappana caught a man attempting assault on her while he was under the influence of alcohol. She pursued him for one kilometer…

PoliticsKottayam21 October 2026

State government's action in case against Pinarayi found correct, says Ramesh Chennithala

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that the Supreme Court verdict confirms the state government's actions and those of the Home…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Jamal Idakkunnam, who spent five decades in Oman, passes away

Jamal Idakkunnam, a businessman and social worker who spent nearly five decades in Oman, passed away at the age of 82. He was a native of…

CrimeKottayam21 October 2026

Two young doctors arrested in Kottayam with cannabis; police arrested them from a hotel room

Police arrested two young doctors, Ajaz Khan (29) of Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, and Aleena Margaret Sacharia (28) of Vennala, Ernakulam, in…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

‘Udumbanchola Vision’ to hit theaters on October 23

The movie ‘Udumbanchola Vision’ is set to release in theaters on October 23. The film features a large cast including Mathew Thomas, Srinath…

CrimeKottayam21 October 2026

Police intensify anti-drug fight in Kottayam; over 1,130 NDPS cases registered, 1,159 accused arrested

District Police Chief K.M. Sabu Mathu stated that 'Operation Toofan' has achieved significant progress against drug mafia in the district.…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Kottayam Naseer: Painting kept me from depression, questioned if stage programs will return after Corona

Kottayam Naseer stated that he questioned whether stage programs would resume after Corona. He added that painting helped him stay away from…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 October 2026

Mother refuses to hand over newborn baby amid child death controversy

Authorities are facing difficulties regarding the care of a newborn baby following the death of a 2.5-year-old child due to malnutrition in…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 October 2026

Three babies born in one delivery and several children write first letters at Manorama Vidyarambham venue

At the Manorama Vidyarambham venue in Kottayam, three babies born in a single delivery, along with several other children and four pairs of…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Two women from Meenad died after a scooter rider was hit by a bus in Kottayam

Two women from Meenad, Ashli (25) and Kripa (24), died after their scooter was hit by a bus that was passing through them. The accident…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 October 2026

Former resident of Musanna, Jamal, passes away

Jamal, a former resident of Musanna, passed away. He was the managing director of the Parathodeghyare Highrange Hospital in Kanjirappally.

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Orange Alert declared in Kottayam among five districts due to low-pressure area

The central weather department has warned of widespread rain until Sunday due to the influence of a low-pressure area. Kottayam is one of…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 October 2026

Husband Passes Away Day After Wife in Koruthodu

The elderly couple in Koruthodu, Kanjirappally, passed away with a deep bond. Thankamma Prabhakaran passed away on Monday, followed by her…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Two women die in Kottayam after scooter gets trapped under bus

Two young women died in Kottayam after their scooter got trapped under a bus at Pampady 13th mile. The deceased were Ashley Ann Thomas (25),…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

Jayakumar discusses the origin of the character name 'Kanjikuzhi' and the influence of reunions in Kerala

Actor Jayasurya spoke about the story behind the character name 'Satheesan Kanjikuzhi' from the movie 'Classmates'. He stated that the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 October 2026

Four accused remanded in case of attack on family returning from Sabarimala

Four accused have been remanded in the case of an attack on a family returning from Sabarimala darshan. Charges, including pre-meditated…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 October 2026

Chief Minister inaugurates 'Paattukaari' music video YouTube release

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the YouTube release of the music video 'Paattukaari'. The song was written by P.K. Velayudhan and…

CrimeKottayam21 October 2026

Three accused arrested in Kottayam for possession of 30 grams of MDMA

Police arrested a three-man gang in Kudamaloor, Kottayam, with 30 grams of MDMA. The accused, including Nisal Antony, Bilal, and Niyas, are…

DistrictKottayam21 October 2026

New Corridor Planned to Connect Kottayam to Kochi

The state government will soon recommend a corridor for the Kottayam-Kochi route, connecting National Highways 183 and 66. Francis George MP…