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Faith & festivalsKottayam7 October 2026

Book on Kottayam Thamburan's Kathakali Tradition Released at Muzhakunnu Temple

During the National Kathakali Mahotsavam at the Muzhakunnu Mridangashileswari Temple, the book 'Anandasaandram,' written by Kathakali…

DistrictKottayam7 October 2026

Bus Operators Federation plans protest marches and service stoppage

The Bus Operators Federation has formed protest movements demanding measures to protect private buses. They plan to hold a march to the…

CrimeKottayam7 October 2026

Local residents catch workers attempting to steal liquor using plastic containers

Local residents caught workers attempting to steal liquor using plastic containers. The couple had drained 10 liters of liquor, which was…

DistrictKottayam7 October 2026

Power Outage in Various Parts of Kottayam District Today (07-10-2026)

Due to maintenance work at the Palam 220 KV Sub Station, power supply will be disrupted in various areas of the district starting today…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 October 2026

Seva Jyothi Bike Rally held in Kottayam as part of PM Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service celebrations

As part of the celebrations for PM Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service, the Seva Jyothi Bike Rally was held in Kottayam today. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam7 October 2026

Linu K. Jose Wins First Place in State-Level Anti-Drug Speech Competition

Linu K. Jose from Kottayam Pala St. Thomas College secured first place in the 'Yuvashabdam' anti-drug state-level speech competition. The…

PoliticsKottayam6 October 2026

Government-Party Coordination Committee May Be Formed Following Adoor Prakash's Complaint

A government-party coordination committee may be formed based on the complaint filed by PUDF Convenor Adoor Prakash. Adoor Prakash stated…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

Restoration of Mannakkanad–Kurichithanam Road Begins After Two Years of Distress

The process of restoring the Mannakkanad–Kurichithanam road began under the leadership of Kottayam District Panchayat Member Josmon…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

Video song for 'Avarachan and Sons' featuring Adhi Ponmeen released

A video song for the film 'Avarachan and Sons,' starring P. Biju Menon, was released by the crew. The song, 'Adhi Ponmeen,' has lyrics by…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

Catering owner questioned by police for allegedly misappropriating lakhs after failing to provide food for wedding reception

Police questioned Vishnu Mohanan, owner of Udayam Event Catering, based in Kanjirappally, Kottayam, in a case where he allegedly…

PoliticsKottayam6 October 2026

Congress and BJP are in collusion, says Ramesh Chennithala

Ramesh Chennithala stated that the government has not made any lapse regarding the suspension of Sugathan's Kappa Kavithakal, which the High…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 October 2026

Minority Welfare Department's Exam Training Centers to be Modernized: Minister N. Shamsudeen

The government has decided to modernize the competitive exam training centers and sub-centers of the Minority Welfare Department for youth,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 October 2026

Champions Boat League race scheduled for October 24 in Thazhathangadi

The State Tourism Department organized a meeting at the Collectorate regarding the Champions Boat League (CBL) race scheduled for September…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 October 2026

Students must stay away from those who destroy focus: MLA Speaker Radhakrishnan

MLA Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan addressed students, urging them to stay away from those who attempt to destroy their focus. The…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association, Kottayam District Committee holds safety fund distribution and zonal convention

The safety fund distribution and zonal convention were held at the Mundakayam Bus Stand Maithani, organized by the Kerala Hotel and…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

Sangeeth Prathap's fantasy drama 'It's a Medical Miracle' to release on OTT; details provided

The film 'It's a Medical Miracle,' starring Sangeeth Prathap and Sharufudeen, is set to stream on Manorama Max. The film, which was released…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 October 2026

Power supply restrictions in Kottayam district due to Sabarimala maintenance

KSEB announced that partial power supply restrictions will be implemented in various areas of Kottayam district. The restrictions, which…

PoliticsKottayam6 October 2026

T. Devarajadas writes on Facebook about the potential legal troubles for P.J. Joseph and M.K. Munir if Ganesan Kumar is implicated in a corruption case

Senior journalist T. Devarajadas posted on Facebook questioning whether P.J. Joseph and M.K. Munir could face legal issues if Ganesan Kumar…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

250 Junior Court Assistant vacancies announced for Supreme Court; applications open online

The Supreme Court of India has invited applications for 250 Junior Court Assistant vacancies. Candidates with a degree and typing…

DistrictKottayam6 October 2026

Railways grant in-principle approval for new Kollam-bound train via Kottayam

Railways have granted in-principle approval for a new train service to Kollam via the Ernakulam-Kottayam-Chengannur route. This new service…