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DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

Police find evidence that main accused Suhail was intoxicated in the Mini Cooper accident case

Police found that the main accused Suhail was intoxicated, according to tests conducted at the Kakkanad lab in the Mini Cooper accident…

DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

OTT release of 'Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakka' announced for tomorrow

The OTT release of the new film 'Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakka', starring Shine/Tom Chacko, has been announced. The film, which is a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 October 2026

Film 'It's a Medical Miracle' with Sangeeth Pratap stars, streaming begins on OTT

The film 'It's a Medical Miracle,' starring Sangeeth Pratap and Sharufuddeen, has started streaming on OTT. The movie, which was released in…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 October 2026

State Senior Citizens Commission reviews 17 complaints, focusing on issues of neglect

The State Senior Citizens Commission held a sitting at the Collectorate Conference Hall, reviewing 17 complaints. The sitting, led by Senior…

PoliticsKottayam15 October 2026

Youth Congress fails to organize protests despite legal setbacks in Masapadi case

Despite facing significant legal setbacks in the Masapadi case, involving alleged financial transactions, the Youth Congress has not…

DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

Youth dies in collision between bike and KSRTC bus on Erattupetta-Thodupuzha road

A youth died in a collision between a bike and a KSRTC bus on the Erattupetta-Thodupuzha road near Kalathookadavil. The deceased was Shiva…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 October 2026

Children from Kottayam selected for Melashanthi duties at Sabarimala temple

Devanandan Arjun, son of Arjun V from Kottayam Karaapuzha, and Anashwara M Ranjith, son of Sharmada R V from Kottayam, were selected for the…

CrimeKottayam15 October 2026

Kottayam Police confront another missing-family mystery after two couples vanish

Kottayam Police are investigating another missing-family mystery after two couples vanished.

DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

South Railway cancels Kollam–Ernakulam MEMU service, changes route for express trains

Due to track blockings for maintenance in various sections, South Railway has altered train services across Kerala. The Kollam–Ernakulam…

PoliticsKottayam15 October 2026

Shone George demands resignation of Pinarayi Vijayan, accuses UDF of misleading public

BJP leader Adv. Shone George demanded that Pinarayi Vijayan resign if he has the decency. This statement was made following the Kerala High…

PoliticsKottayam15 October 2026

BJP Leader Sean George demands Pinarayi resign if he knows the meaning of 'ulupp'

BJP leader Sean George stated that Pinarayi should resign if he knows the meaning of 'ulupp'. He alleged that Pinarayi was the person who…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 October 2026

High Court stays sentence in illegal wealth accumulation case for former DGP Tomin Thachankari

The High Court stayed the four-year sentence handed down by the Kottayam Vigilance Court in the illegal wealth accumulation case. This…

CrimeKottayam15 October 2026

High Court stays Kottayam Vigilance Court's sentence in illegal wealth accumulation case for Tomin J. Thachanakari

The High Court has stayed the four-year rigorous imprisonment and fine awarded by the Kottayam Vigilance Court in the illegal wealth…

DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

High Court stays sentence for former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari in illegal property case

The High Court stayed the sentence for former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari in the illegal property accumulation case. The Kottayam Vigilance…

PoliticsKottayam15 October 2026

Expert Committee Report on KIIFB Restructuring to be Presented in Assembly

The Chief Minister will present the expert committee report recommending a comprehensive restructuring of KIIFB in the Assembly today. The…

DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

Kottayam Municipal Council plans ₹66 crore renovation for Nagampadom Nehru Stadium

The Kottayam Municipal Council has announced a ₹66 crore project for the renovation of Nagampadom Nehru Stadium. The council has also issued…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 October 2026

Thanjam Family Claims Authority Over Temple Rituals and Ceremonies

The Thanjam family, whose lineage is associated with Chengannur, claims ultimate authority over all rituals and ceremonies related to…

Faith & festivalsKottayam15 October 2026

Sreenath Bhasi's film 'Original' hits theaters on October 23

Sreenath Bhasi stars in the new film 'Original', which is set to release. Directed and written by Ramees, 'Original' will hit theaters on…

PoliticsKottayam15 October 2026

ED moves to issue summons to Pinarayi Vijayan and Muhammad Riyasi in Masappadi case investigation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is moving to issue summons to Pinarayi Vijayan and Muhammad Riyasi regarding the CMRA-Exalogic Masappadi…

DistrictKottayam15 October 2026

Rain warning issued in Kottayam and 11 other districts

The state is expected to receive the monsoonal rain today. Rain warnings are issued in 12 districts, including Kottayam, Pathanamthitta,…