Kottayam news
The latest local news from Kottayam, Kottayam district, Kerala.
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…
Low pepper yield and market supply issues affect farmers and traders in Kottayam
Despite good prices for pepper in the market, significantly reduced production is proving difficult for Kerala farmers. Traders are facing…
Two Assam natives arrested with 2.5 kg of cannabis at KSRTC Bus Stand in Kottayam
Kottayam West Police arrested two Assam natives carrying 2.5 kg of cannabis at the KSRTC Bus Stand. The police reportedly caught the two…
Clashes at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Pampady; two students injured
Clashes occurred at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology in Pampady between KSU and SFI activists. The confrontation, which lasted for…
New KSRTC bus service announced from Kottayam to Velankanni via Kuravilangad
The government has decided to start a new KSRTC bus service from Kottayam to Velankanni via Kuravilangad. Ministers Mons Joseph and others…
Vigilance to take departmental action against Vaikom CI for accepting bribes
Vigilance officials are set to take departmental action against Vaikom CI Shemeer Khan for allegedly accepting bribes. The alleged…
CI used Assamese resident's bank account to receive ₹2.25 lakh in bribes
Vigilance found that CI Shamir Khan used an Assamese resident's bank account to receive approximately ₹2.25 lakh in bribes. The…
Annaamma Lucas, mother of Johnny Lucas, passes away in Athirampuzha
Annaamma Lucas, mother of Manorama News Channel News Director Johnny Lucas, passed away in Athirampuzha. She was 89 years old.
FC Kochi defeats Combanc FC, climbing to second place in Super League Kerala Football
FC Kochi defeated Combanc FC in a match held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. With three goals, FC Kochi secured the victory, moving to…
Haripada K.P.N. Pillai wins K. Raghavan Master Foundation Award
Musician K.P.N. Pillai from Haripada has been selected for the K. Raghavan Master Foundation Award. This award is in memory of music…
Vatican Representative Archbishop Flaviano Pacheco congratulates Catholicos on fifth anniversary of enthronement
Vatican representative Archbishop Flaviano Pacheco visited the Catholicos at Devalokam, the headquarters of the Malankara Church. He…
Cardinal George Alancery: The Shepherd Strengthening the Unity of Catholic Churches
Cardinal George Alancery presented the book 'Kaalathinte Katholika Shabdam' to Dr. Syriac Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of MG University.…
Notorious thief arrested in Pallikkattottam; accused confessed to multiple thefts across Kottayam and Kerala
Police arrested Sreekanth (41), a native of Thiruvananthapuram, and his accomplice Saritha Ravi in Pallikkattottam. Sreekanth, who has been…
Jayasurya-Vinayakan's film 'Titans' receives UA certificate
The censor board has completed the screening of 'Titans', the latest film starring Jayasurya. The film has received a UA certificate, and a…
Congress leader Dr. Jinto John criticizes ruling government over alleged injustice to Oommen Chandy
Congress grassroots leader Dr. Jinto John posted a Facebook note criticizing the government. He questioned whether senior leaders have…
BJP claims railway authorities will implement facilities at Kottayam station for Sabarimala pilgrims
Following a review of government preparations for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the BJP stated that railway authorities assured them they would…
Father of 'Marunadan Malayali' Chief Editor Shajan Skaria Passes Away
K T Skaria (91), father of 'Marunadan Malayali' Chief Editor Shajan Skaria, passed away in Kottayam. He was undergoing treatment in the…
Makkekadavu-Narekadavu Bridge to Connect Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Thrippunithura Routes
The Makkekadavu-Narekadavu Bridge, a long-awaited link between Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, will be inaugurated by CM V.D. Satheesan on…
Forest Department clarifies that the wild animal spotted at Poovakkulathu is a wild cat, not a tiger
Forest department officials clarified that the wild animal found inside the monastery wall at Poovakkulathu, which lies on the border of…
Controversial circular on tree felling in Muttil Model forest cancelled by Forest Minister
The Forest Minister cancelled the controversial circular issued by the Kottayam Chief Forest Conservator (CCF) regarding tree felling in…
