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PoliticsKottayam11 October 2026

BJP Leader P.K. Krishnadas demands CM Pinarayi Vijayan stay home if suffering from ailment

BJP National Committee member P.K. Krishnadas stated in Kottayam that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should stay at home if he is unable to…

DistrictKottayam11 October 2026

Mavelikkara Mandalam to receive ₹2.57 crore for five health centers

The Mavelikkara Mandalam is set to receive ₹2.57 crore for five health centers. The funds are allocated for various health projects in the…

DistrictKottayam11 October 2026

Private bus operators continue law violations and negligence endangering lives in Kottayam

Private bus operators continue law violations and negligence, posing a threat to passengers and pedestrians in Kottayam. The article notes…

DistrictKottayam11 October 2026

MVD flags excessive speed, worn tyres in Kottayam bus crash

The MVD confirmed that excessive speed caused a private bus crash in Kottayam. Authorities are cancelling the driver's licence and vehicle…

DistrictKottayam11 October 2026

Man dies after bike hits parked pickup on Kottayam MC Road

A young man died after a bike hit a parked pickup lorry on Kottayam MC Road near Pally.

DistrictKottayam11 October 2026

Clerk suspended at Changanassery Sub R.T.O. for creating departmental credentials for tax payments

A clerk at the Changanassery Sub R.T.O. was suspended after it was found that departmental user credentials were created for paying taxes on…

DistrictKottayam11 October 2026

Grandmother waiting with a torch in the rain, daughter-granddaughter Anjali hit by private bus in Kottayam

A private bus traveling at high speed hit Sarasammayan, the grandmother, and her granddaughter Anjali in the Chanthakaval area of Kottayam.

PoliticsKottayam11 October 2026

SDPI holds march at Kottayam Railway Station demanding arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

SDPI held a march at Kottayam Railway Station demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. State Secretary CBI…

PoliticsKottayam11 October 2026

Aam Aadmi Party protests in Kottayam demanding resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

The Aam Aadmi Party organized a protest demonstration at Gandhi Square, Kottayam, at 11 AM, demanding the resignation of Election…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Kottayam Man Develops 'Karna Robo' to Guard Siachen

A Kottayam man has developed 'Karna' robots, which are equipped with AK-47s, bull launchers, and grenades, to guard Siachen. I Hub Robotics…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Motor Vehicle Department suspends license and fitness of bus after accident in Chanthakavala

The Motor Vehicle Department has suspended the license of the driver and the fitness of the bus 'Thandapra' following an incident where the…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Student dies in bus accident at Kottayam; driver arrested

A student died in a bus accident that occurred yesterday evening at Chantha kavala in Kottayam. The accident was caused by a private bus…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Ranjini Haridas faces ridicule for 'dying gracefully' after previous protest involvement

Actress Ranjini Haridas, who was previously involved in the Patta Prakshobham protest, faced public ridicule for posting videos on Instagram…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer's character look revealed in 'Jailer 2'

The new character look of Rajinikanth is revealed in 'Jailer 2'. Malayalam star Kottayam Nazeer's character look is also featured. The…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Aruvithura College's Sujith Joins Indian Army

Sujith, a third-year Politics student and volleyball team member of Aruvithura St. George College, has been appointed to the Indian Army. He…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Private bus hits pedestrian at Kottayam Chanthakaval; driver's license and vehicle fitness to be suspended

The Motor Vehicle Department announced action following a private bus hitting a pedestrian at Kottayam Chanthakaval. The driver of the bus,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam10 October 2026

Film 'It's a Medical Miracle' to stream on OTT on the 15th

The film 'It's a Medical Miracle', starring Sangmith Pratap and Sharufuddeen, is set to stream on OTT. The movie will begin streaming on…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

KSRTC SWIFT Recruitment 2026: Applications open for Driver, Conductor, and Driver-cum-Conductor posts

KSRTC SWIFT has invited online applications for Driver, Conductor, and Driver-cum-Conductor positions. There are 385 vacancies for the…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Onion and shallot prices surge in Kottayam markets

Onion and shallot prices are surging in the state's markets, causing difficulty for common people. Good quality onions are currently being…

DistrictKottayam10 October 2026

Kottayam Naseer recalls meeting Rajinikanth during Jailer 2 shoot

Kottayam Naseer shared memories of seeing Rajinikanth during the shooting of Jailer 2. He recalled that he got to meet and interact with…