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DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

New schedule for Konkan Railway train services starts from the 21st

New schedules for Konkan Railway train services are effective from the 21st. This change follows the conclusion of the monsoon timetable,…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Fahadh Faasil, Jooju George, Tovino Thomas, and Siddique launch Udumbanchola Vision trailer

Fahadh Faasil, Jooju George, Tovino Thomas, and Siddique launched the trailer for the film Udumbanchola Vision. The launch was attended by…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Heavy rain and lightning continue in eastern Kottayam; Sports Meet postponed

Heavy rain accompanied by strong lightning continues in the hilly areas of eastern Kottayam district. Due to the heavy rain and lightning,…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Theft and sexual assault incidents are increasing on KSRTC Priyadarshani free bus services

Theft and sexual assault incidents are becoming common on KSRTC Priyadarshani free bus services due to increased crowds. Groups are active…

CrimeKottayam9 October 2026

57-year-old sentenced to five years and fine in case of sexual assault on 9-year-old girl in Cherthala

A court sentenced a 57-year-old man to five years imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 in a case of sexual assault against a 9-year-old girl…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Supermarket owner in Thrippunithura, Kottayam, has an account balance of ₹3500 crore

Sumesh Kumar, a supermarket owner in Thrippunithura, has an account balance of ₹3500 crore.

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

Partial power cuts scheduled in various parts of Kottayam district today (09–10–2026)

Partial power cuts are scheduled today (09–10–2026) from 9:30 AM to 6 PM in the areas covered by Kattampack, Shaji Mariyappally, and…

DistrictKottayam9 October 2026

N.K. Premachandran MP injured in Tanzania; advised surgery in Delhi

N.K. Premachandran MP sustained an injury after slipping from a restroom while on a foreign visit to Tanzania. He has a fracture in his left…

CrimeKottayam9 October 2026

Accused escapes from Kottayam police station during power outage, later apprehended with public help

An accused escaped from the Kaduthuruthy Police Station during a power outage on Thursday evening. The individual, a youth from…

EducationKottayam9 October 2026

Teekoy St. Mary's LP School achieves success at Science Festival

Teekoy St. Mary's LP School achieved high success at the Erattupetta Sub-district Science Festival. The school secured first place in the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam9 October 2026

BMHC and Forza Kochi unite health and football with first aid awareness campaign

BMHC and Forza Kochi are uniting health and football through a first aid awareness campaign.

DistrictKottayam8 October 2026

Kottayam Nazeer shares his experience in Jailer 2

Actor Kottayam Nazeer, who entered cinema through mimicry, is currently impressing audiences with diverse roles. He recently featured in…

DistrictKottayam8 October 2026

Two youths arrested in Mundakayam over alleged attempt to assault KSRTC bus staff

Police arrested two youths in Mundakayam following a complaint of attempted assault on KSRTC bus staff. The dispute arose after the youths…

DistrictKottayam8 October 2026

Kothavara Bridge Inauguration: Minister P.K. Bashir speaks on infrastructure development

Public Works Department Minister P.K. Bashir stated that the government's policy is to give special consideration to areas lagging in…

Faith & festivalsKottayam8 October 2026

Aruvithara St. Mary's LP School Wins Grand Overall Championship at Erattupetta Zilla Arts Festival

Aruvithara St. Mary's LP School achieved a significant victory at the Erattupetta Zilla Arts Festival held on October 6 and 7 at the…

DistrictKottayam8 October 2026

Elderly man dies after being hit by Taurus lorry in Kavalam

A Taurus lorry hit an elderly man who was walking along the roadside in Kavalam, resulting in his death. The deceased was identified as A S…

DistrictKottayam8 October 2026

Theft and CCTV Failure Plague Kottayam Medical College

Theft incidents are reportedly increasing within the Kottayam Medical College premises. Theft of helmets from bikes parked near the…

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Three officials booked in Pampady Block Panchayat over alleged forgery in contract renewal

Police registered an FIR against three officials, including the Pampady Block Panchayat Secretary, following a complaint by a Scheduled…

EducationKottayam8 October 2026

MG University Internal Mark Portal Allegedly Hacked; Syndicate Alleges Leftist Teachers Involved

The syndicate and the university governing body are taking strict action following serious allegations of manipulation and hacking of the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam8 October 2026

Yellow Alert issued for Kottayam and six other districts due to weather changes

The state's rain warning has changed due to the influence of the twin cyclonic depression and the low-pressure trough. Yellow Alert has been…