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PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Congress Mandal Committee passes resolution against police; complaint filed with Home Minister over alleged protection of CPM workers

The Congress Mandal Committee passed a resolution against the police, citing the conflict following the PRI college election. The resolution…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

BJP's Cricket Game in Kottayam Town Amid Protests Over Bridge Opening

The BJP district committee held a cricket match in the heart of Kottayam town.

PoliticsKottayam18 October 2026

Chandy Oommen MLA states disagreements are natural in democracy, supporting Ramya Haridas MLA

Chandy Oommen MLA stated on Facebook that disagreements are natural in democracy, supporting Ramya Haridas MLA. He added that while one can…

DistrictKottayam18 October 2026

Private bus ticket rates increase, making travel difficult for Malayalis returning home

Malayalis are struggling to reach their hometowns. The article notes that train tickets are unavailable and KSRTC services are limited,…

EducationKottayam18 October 2026

Spot Allotment for Kottayam Medical College Vacancies Scheduled for the 28th

Spot allotment for five seats in B.Pharm course at Kannur Govt. Medical College will be held on the 24th at 11 am. Two seats at Kozhikode…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Bridge at Iruttukuthikadavu marks end of seven-year ordeal; Aryaadan Shoukath's struggle succeeds

The opening of the Iruttukuthikadavu bridge marks the end of a seven-year ordeal. The bridge was destroyed during the 2019 floods,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam17 October 2026

SG Cricket School reaches impressive score in Junior Club Championship, Nirmal Ajith scores a century

SG Cricket School scored a high score against Kottayam Vintage Cricket Club in the KCA Junior Club Championship. In another match,…

PoliticsKottayam17 October 2026

Congress youth leaders express dissatisfaction over government's soft approach to Massadi case

Congress youth leaders and members express dissatisfaction regarding the government's soft approach to the Massadi case. They remind that…

EducationKottayam17 October 2026

Spot Admission for B.Pharm Seats in Kottayam Government Medical College Announced

Spot admissions are being conducted for vacant B.Pharm seats in various government medical colleges. Kottayam Government Medical College…

Faith & festivalsKottayam17 October 2026

Elephant health camp organized at Kidangoor temple premises

The Kerala Elephant Owners Federation organized a health examination camp for elephants at the premises of the Subramanya Temple in…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer thanks fans after 'Jailer 2' release

Actor Kottayam Nazeer, who played the character Amir in the film 'Jailer 2', thanked his fans on social media. He stated, 'Since 'Jailer 2'…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer: Mammootty said he will get good character roles in that film

Kottayam Nazeer, who started his career as a mimicry artist, is now seen in the film 'Jailar 2'. His first film was Mimic X Action 500. He…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Collector orders inquiry into alleged unauthorized health data collection in Chirakkadavu

The Collector has ordered an inquiry regarding the alleged unauthorized collection of health data in the 7th ward of Chirakkadavu Grama…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Young director Belraj Kalarickal found dead in hotel room

Young director Belraj Kalarickal (27) was found dead in a hotel room in Kochi. He was the director of the series ‘Coffee Squad’, which is…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow; Concerns Raised Over Approach Road Deterioration

Preparations are complete for the inauguration of the Makkekkadavu - Nerekkadavu bridge, the most important route connecting Kottayam and…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

21 accused set free in Zainul Abideen murder case

The District Additional Sessions Court acquitted all accused in the Zainul Abideen murder case. The accused, including Udayan, Prakash,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam17 October 2026

Union Minister Suresh Gopi reviews preparations at Kottayam Railway Station for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Union Minister Suresh Gopi visited Kottayam Railway Station to review preparations related to the Sabarimala pilgrimage. He stated that the…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Bridge connecting Thaikattussery and Udayanapuram Panchayats finally realized

The bridge connecting Thaikattussery Panchayat in Alappuzha and Udayanapuram Panchayat in Kottayam has finally been realized, marking a…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Narekadavu-Makkekadavu Bridge to be Inaugurated Tomorrow

The Narekadavu-Makkekadavu bridge is set to become a reality. The Chief Minister will dedicate the Makkekadavu bridge to the people…

DistrictKottayam17 October 2026

Filming of 'Mela' progresses in Kottayam, set against a Great Bombay Circus backdrop

The action-comedy film 'Mela', starring Mammootty and directed by Nitish Sahadev, is progressing in Kottayam. The filming is taking place…