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Faith & festivalsKottayam19 October 2026

Koothattukulam Thirukudumbha Church continues St. Judas' Novena Festival

The St. Judas' Novena Festival continues at the Thirukudumbha Parish Church in Koothattukulam Town. The festival, which began on October 18,…

EducationKottayam19 October 2026

Chess Academy Basic/Advanced Classes Start on the 21st

Basic and advanced level chess training classes, offered online and in person by the Chess Academy, will begin on the 21st. These classes…

DistrictKottayam19 October 2026

Yellow Alert Issued in Kottayam Amid Heavy Monsoon Rains

The central weather department has warned that heavy monsoon rains are expected to continue this week as the monsoon season arrives in the…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Two-year-old boy dies in malnutrition at Karthikappally

A two-year-old boy died in Karthikappally due to malnutrition, according to a post-mortem. The child weighed seven kilograms, significantly…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

OTT rights for 'Avarachan and Sons' secured by Netflix, streaming starts October 30

The family entertainer 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Bijju Menon, is set to stream on Netflix. Reports indicate the film's streaming will…

PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Chandy Oommen on CMRAL issue: Congress sentiment and government action

Speaking in Kottayam, Chandy Oommen stated that the government's action on the CMRAL issue requires clarity in leadership. He added that…

Faith & festivalsKottayam18 October 2026

Malara Araya Mahasabha demands 24-hour opening of traditional path for devotees

The Malara Araya Mahasabha demanded that the traditional path be kept open for devotees for 24 hours. The association stated that it is…

PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Chandy Oommen on CMRL case: Congress must follow legal procedures

Chandy Oommen stated that the Congress does not believe in targeting individuals and that legal procedures must follow the law in the CMRL…

Faith & festivalsKottayam18 October 2026

Flag Hoisted at Thirukudumba Temple for St. Jude's Novena Thirunal

The flag was hoisted at the Thirukudumba Temple in Koothattukulam during a devotional moment. Father Sebastian Vethanath, Vicar General of…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Time Travel Film 'Original' Starring Sreenath Bhasi Gears Up for Release; New Poster Released

The latest film 'Original,' starring Sreenath Bhasi, is preparing for its release. Directed and written by Ramees, 'Original' is scheduled…

PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Criticism over CPI(M) becoming a party of the wealthy, confined to a faction, emerged at the Kollam district committee meeting

During the final day of the CPI(M) Kollam expanded district committee meeting, representatives raised criticisms against Pinarayi. Critics…

Faith & festivalsKottayam18 October 2026

KSRTC launches new Velankanni bus service from Kottayam via Kuravilangad

KSRTC has launched a new bus service to the famous pilgrimage center of Velankanni from Kottayam via Kuravilangad. The service will…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Storytelling by Ramlabeeegath at Kodiyathur School

Kodiyathur School hosted a storytelling session by Ramlabeeegath, who was a teacher at the school, and Kottayam Pushpanadham.

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Hakeem Shajahan shares experiences of acting opposite Rajinikanth

Actor Hakeem Shajahan shared his experiences acting opposite superstar Rajinikanth in the film Jailer 2. He recounted how initially, he felt…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Joli's organ donation gives new life to five people

Joli Varghese, a resident of Kottarakkara, will give life to five people through organ donation. Her family set an example at Odanavattam…

Faith & festivalsKottayam18 October 2026

Thiruvalla Pravasi Association celebrates Onam and family gathering

The Thiruvalla Pravasi Association celebrated Onam and held a family gathering. The event was organized by the association.

PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Chandy Oommen MLA: No comment on AG's stand; many say case is being settled

Chandy Oommen MLA stated that Uman Chandy has not been given justice by the previous government, alleging he was unjustly targeted and…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer: Joke about 'Jailer' coming true in 'Jailer 2'

Actor Kottayam Nazeer revealed that a joke he made to his family after watching 'Jailer' came true when he secured a role alongside…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

MLA MJ Sebastian's office inaugurated in Mundakkayathu by Minister AP Anil Kumar

The office of Poonjar MLA Adv. MJ Sebastian was opened to the public at 31st Mile, Mundakkayathu. Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar inaugurated…

Faith & festivalsKottayam18 October 2026

Welfare Party Kottayam District Conference to be held in Erattupetta

The Welfare Party district function for Kottayam will be held in Erattupetta on the 18th, district functionaries announced at a press…