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CrimeKottayam13 October 2026

Two Kottayam Natives Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle MDMA from Delhi to Kochi

Two youths, Shawn Joseph (21) and Abhin Babu (21), hailing from Thrikkodithanam, Kottayam, were arrested in Pottakkuzhi. They were caught…

Faith & festivalsKottayam13 October 2026

Viklo native Jomi Jose wins Film Critics Award for 'Karuthal'

Jomi Jose, a native of Viklo, won the 49th Kerala Film Critics Award for 'Karuthal', the film he directed. The award was presented at the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Catholicos of Malankara Church prays for Pope's health

The Catholicos of the Malankara Church, Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, prayed for the health of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Tritheen completes five years in leadership, focuses on building 100 homes

The Malankara Sabha's leadership center, Devalokam, is celebrating five years since Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Tritheen took…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Moderate rain with lightning expected in isolated places in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in the next 3 hours

The central weather department has predicted moderate rain with lightning in isolated places in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts over the…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

POCSO accused hiding in paddy island caught by police in Thiruvalla

Police arrested a POCSO case accused who had escaped from the police station. The accused was found hiding in an islet within the paddy…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Nirmalam - Puthyuga Shuchithwa Kerala Campaign Launched in Kottayam District

The District Panchayat President, Joshi Philip, inaugurated the 'Nirmalam - Puthyuga Shuchithwa Kerala' campaign at the Kottayam District…

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Karur Panchayat BJP Karur Pala Area Committees vow not to let Karur Panchayat be destroyed like Pala Bank

Karur Panchayat BJP Karur Pala Area Committees stated that they will not allow Karur Panchayat to be destroyed like Pala Bank. The…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Mobile Carnival at Digi-Express in Ottapalam Offers Exchange Bonuses

A mobile carnival has been organized at the Digi-Express store in Ottapalam, offering excellent exchange offers on new smartphones.…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Chembil Ashokan discusses working with Mamitha Baiju

In an interview given to Filmscene, Chembil Ashokan spoke about working with actress Mamitha Baiju. He stated that while many people in the…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Private bus owners plan march and protest over Pridyadarshini scheme

Private bus owners and family members plan a march and protest at the Secretariat on the 14th. They stated that if no solution is found,…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

Contractors approach government demanding end to corporate benefits for Uraalunkal, demanding labor rights for local workers

The Kerala Govt Contractors Association approached the government, demanding that benefits provided to the corporate entity Uraalunkal be…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Two-year-old dies after being hit by train; mother charged with murder

A two-year-old boy died after being hit by a train near Punnamoodu railway crossing. Police have registered a case of murder against the…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

BJP Leader Shone George Demands Pinarayi Vijayan Resignation Over CMRL-Exalogic Case

BJP leader Shone George demanded the immediate resignation of Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan following the Vigilance FIR in the…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Ummar Mattuvayil to return home after 30 years of expatriate life

Ummar Muhammad Mattuvayil is returning to his hometown after 30 years of expatriate life.

Faith & festivalsKottayam12 October 2026

Suresh Gopi pays respects at Pallathu Brahmadathan's resting place

Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi shared a post regarding the fallen hero, Pallathu Brahmadathan, who passed away due to lightning. He…

PoliticsKottayam12 October 2026

BJP Leader Shan George demands Pinarayi Vijayan resigns; alleges investigation needed for all who took money

BJP leader Shan George commented on the FIR regarding the Masappadi case, stating that Pinarayi Vijayan should resign from the opposition…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Rubber City Run Marathon held in Kottayam

JCI Kottayam organized the Rubber City Run Marathon with the aim of guiding youth away from addiction and towards a healthy lifestyle. The…

DistrictKottayam12 October 2026

Mandatory Police Clearance Certificate for Private Bus Employees in Kottayam

Following increased accidents and complaints regarding the misconduct of private bus employees, the police are making a police clearance…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Drug gang's rampage and threats in Thiruvanvandoor

A drug gang created fear among locals with threats and vandalism in Thiruvanvandoor, near Changanassery. They threatened people with sticks…