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Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Nine snakeboats to vie for honours at Thazhathangadi boat race in Kottayam

A meeting was held at the Collectorate under the chairmanship of Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. Preparations are being…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

New train service to ease congestion on the Venad Express route; Suresh MP confirms provisional approval

Kodi Kunnil Suresh MP stated that provisional approval has been received from the Railway Ministry for a new train service. This service…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Education Minister meets Arch Bishop Mar Thomas at Tharayil; discusses educational issues

Education Minister N. Shamsuddeen met Arch Bishop Mar Thomas at Tharayil. The Minister stated that during the meeting, they discussed…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Protest at Kottayam Medical College ends after assurance of investigation into alleged medical negligence

A protest was held at the Kottayam Medical College Superintendent's office demanding a comprehensive investigation into the alleged medical…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Film 'Paalappoo' Pooja and Switch On Ceremony held in Erumely

The Pooja and Switch On Ceremony for the new film 'Paalappoo', produced by Shebin Becker Productions and Uppercut Films, was held in…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

New Train Service to Ease Travel Difficulties on Ernakulam–Kottayam–Kollam Route

A new train service is being introduced to address travel difficulties on the Ernakulam–Kottayam–Kollam route. The service is expected to…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Truck overturns at Melukavu Kurishinkal, driver injured

A lorry carrying harvested banana was involved in an accident at Melukavu Kurishinkal. The accident occurred when the vehicle lost control…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Sreenath Bhasi's 'Original' set for October 23 release

The film 'Original', starring Sreenath Bhasi, is set to release in theaters on October 23. The film, which belongs to the time travel…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

DYFI protests at Kottayam Medical College Hospital over alleged medicine shortage and treatment lapses

DYFI protested at Kottayam Medical College Hospital, alleging that the UDF government has damaged the healthcare sector. The protest was…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Sneak peek of 'Avarachan and Sons' released, featuring Vinay Fort and Grey's Antony

The sneak peek of 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Ju Menon, has been released. The sneak peek features a fun scene between Vinay Fort and…

PoliticsKottayam5 October 2026

Adoor Prakash files complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge, criticizing lack of consultation

Adoor Prakash filed a complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge, pointing out a lack of consultation within the UDF. He also intensified his…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Orange Alert issued for five districts, including Kottayam, due to heavy rain and lightning expected in Kerala

Five districts, including Kottayam, have been issued an Orange Alert for heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and lightning. The alerts…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Orange Alert Issued for 7 Kerala Districts Due to Heavy Rain Warning

The weather department has issued an Orange Alert for seven districts in Kerala due to the possibility of extremely heavy rain. These…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Film 'Dhanushkodilekku' to release in theaters from October 9

The film 'Dhanushkodilekku', which features themes of power, rivalry, and revenge, has announced its release. The movie is scheduled to hit…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Prithviraj and Manju Warrier congratulate 'Avarachan and Sons' on its success

Prithviraj, Manju Warrier, and Suraj Venjaramoodu congratulated 'Avarachan and Sons' on its success via video. They described the film as…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Anti-social elements and drug addicts cause disruption in Kottayam

Anti-social individuals and drug addicts are causing significant disruption and obstructing traffic in Kottayam. Police have urged municipal…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Filming of 'Palappu' begins; Siddharth Bharathan, Baby Jean, and Siju Sunny in main roles

The puja and switch-on ceremony for 'Palappu', a film produced by Shebin Becker Productions and Uppercut Films, were held in Erumely. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Renu responds to claims about insurance amount, asserts legal marriage to late artist Kollam Sudhi

In an interview given to a YouTube channel, Renu responded to claims regarding the insurance compensation of the late artist Kollam Sudhi.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 October 2026

Biju Menon's 'Avarachan and Sons' sells OTT rights after a successful theatrical run

Biju Menon, in 'Avarachan and Sons', is the lead actor in a family drama that achieved great praise from audiences. The film was trending on…

DistrictKottayam5 October 2026

Oxygen launches mobile carnival in Kottayam with smart phones from ₹9,900 and 5G phones from ₹13,900

Oxygen Digital Retail has launched a mobile carnival at its showrooms in Kottayam, aiming to make smartphones accessible to everyone.…