Kottayam news
The latest local news from Kottayam, Kottayam district, Kerala.
Major path for Sabarimala pilgrims remains damaged despite ₹100 crore allocation
Sabarimala pilgrims will again face difficulties traveling on this road. The government had allocated ₹100 crore for the project.
Orange tree in Mattakkara yields thousands of fruits
An orange tree in the backyard of George Joseph's house in Paduva Mattakkara, Kottayam, yielded thousands of fruits, drawing attention among…
AISF District Secretary allegedly brutally assaulted by police at Karunagapally station
AISF Pathanamthitta District Secretary Sharath Lali alleged that he was brutally assaulted by police at the Karunagapally Police Station.…
Bodies of Malayali Women Murdered in US Arrive in Kochi; Rites Scheduled for Kottayam and Thrissur
The bodies of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, Malayali women murdered in California, arrived at Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi. Ann Mary Mathew's…
Wardrobe collecting clothes for the poor destroyed in Kottayam
Special wardrobes, set up by the district administration in front of the Collectorate and in Puthuppally, were destroyed. Clothes kept in…
Bodies of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, murdered in US, repatriated to Kerala
The mortal remains of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, who were brutally murdered in California, United States, were repatriated to Kerala on…
Man dies in landslide near Erattupetta-Teekoy; Orange Alert issued for Kottayam and Idukki
A man from Chennai, Sangeetha Arulal (35), died after a landslide near Erattupetta-Teekoy in the eastern region of Kottayam. The incident…
Rivers in Kottayam swell as heavy rain lashes high ranges
Rivers in Kottayam are swelling due to heavy rain lashing the high ranges. Officials have warned of possible flash floods.
Chief Minister directs assessment of rain situation; Teekoy incident reported
The Chief Minister directed that the state's rain situation be assessed on an hourly basis, calling an emergency meeting of the Idukki and…
Heavy rains hit Kottayam district; 471.2 mm recorded, two deaths reported
Heavy rains were recorded across Kottayam district, with a total of 471.2 mm of rainfall. The most intense rainfall was reported in Theekoy…
Two landslide tragedies in 51 days, four deaths; 33 areas in Kottayam district identified as landslide risk zones
Two landslide tragedies and four deaths occurred in 51 days in Kottayam. The incidents include the death of Sangeetha Arul Lal (35) from…
CPM Panchayat Member Among Six Arrested in Kottayam Murder Case
Six men, including a local CPM representative, were arrested in Kottayam for the murder of Shibukhan. The victim was found dead following an…
Kottayam catering firm loses orders due to mistaken identity
Udayam Catering, a Kottayam catering firm, has faced significant order cancellations and reputational damage. This loss is attributed to a…
Power outage expected in various parts of Kottayam today (21-09-2026)
A power outage is expected today (21-09-2026) in the Mundankunnu transformer area, covering various parts of Pallikkathode.
Training program organized for Anganwadi teachers
The Puthuppally Rotary Club and Kottayam Rotary Club jointly organized a training program for Anganwadi teachers at Puthuppuppally Panchayat…
Landslide on Eerattupetta-Vagamon Road in Kottayam District Due to Heavy Rain
Heavy rain in the hilly region of Kottayam district caused a landslide at Karikad Top on the Eerattupetta-Vagamon road. Two vehicles were…
Flash rain causes landslide in Kottayam rural area, one death reported
A landslide occurred in the Kottayam rural area due to strong flash rain, resulting in one death and damage to houses.
Weather monitoring systems failed to predict severe rain in Vagamon and Teekoy areas
Weather monitoring systems failed to predict the severe rain that caused massive damage in the Vagamon and Teekoy areas. Residents allege…
CM directs hourly assessment of rain situation; SMS alerts issued in Kottayam and Idukki
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan directed that the situation in the state be assessed on an hourly basis due to heavy rain. The disaster…
Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Trithiyan praises Ramesh Chennithala as 'Ramesh Thufan'
Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Trithiyan addressed the gathering in Kottayam, referring to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala as 'Ramesh…