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The latest local news from Kottayam, Kottayam district, Kerala.

DistrictKottayam2 days ago

Film 'Saraphos' shooting begins in Mundakayam, set against the backdrop of the eastern wild region

The shooting for the new film 'Saraphos', which tells the story of an Anglo-Indian family against the backdrop of the eastern wild region,…

DistrictKottayam2 days ago

Young woman needs ₹12 lakh for cancer surgery before going to Kuwait

A young woman from Thottakkad developed stomach cancer just before leaving for a job in Kuwait. She is seeking financial assistance for the…

DistrictKottayam2 days ago

High Demand for Rubber Rollers as Rubber Prices Exceed ₹300

With rubber prices crossing ₹300 per kg for the first time in the state's history, enthusiasm for rubber cultivation has returned to the…

DistrictKottayam2 days ago

Fish prices soar in Kottayam, straining family budgets

Fish prices are soaring in the Kottayam market, affecting the family budgets of common people. The price of mackerel (machi) is currently up…

CrimeKottayam2 days ago

Missing Woman Found Dead in Meenachil River Near Kumaranallur

Nimisha Shaji (26) was found dead in the Meenachil River area near Kumaranallur. She was reported missing from her home yesterday evening,…

DistrictKottayam2 days ago

Train services altered due to track maintenance; Maveli Express route via Kottayam

Due to track maintenance in the Thiruvananthapuram Division, railway restrictions have been placed on major train services across the state.…

DistrictKottayam2 days ago

Southern Railway announces changes to train services in Thiruvananthapuram division

Southern Railway announced service regulations in the Thiruvananthapuram division due to ongoing track maintenance work. The…

TransportKottayam3 days ago

Train services restricted in Kottayam district due to track maintenance

Railway authorities announced restrictions on various train services due to track maintenance in the Thiruvananthapuram division. The…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Forest Department to impose ₹2000 fine for dumping waste in protected forests from December 1

The Forest Department has tightened measures against dumping plastic and non-biodegradable waste in protected forest areas. A fine of ₹2000…

PoliticsKottayam3 days ago

Election Commission completes key revision to Form 6 for voter list revision

The Election Commission has completed a crucial revision to Form 6 concerning the comprehensive voter list revision. The online version of…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Passengers oppose extension of Kottayam-Kollam MEMU to Ernakulam

Passengers and the Mahatma Gandhi University Employees Union have opposed the proposed extension of the Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service to…

CrimeKottayam3 days ago

18-year-old man hits over a dozen vehicles at high speed with a car with a punctured tire

An 18-year-old man hit over a dozen vehicles at high speed with a car that had a punctured tire. The incident occurred near Thiruvanella…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Partial power outage scheduled in various parts of Kottayam district today (4-11-2026)

Partial power outages are scheduled today (4-11-2026) from 8 am to 5 pm in the areas of Parambuzha, Poykamatham, Bandu Road, Moscow, and…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Innova car causing terror over 8 km stretch near Tengana, driver in custody

An Innova car driven by Thiruvalla native Gokul Binu caused terror by ramming into several vehicles and traveling for approximately 8…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Haritha Karma Sena member returns lost purse and money to owner; gifts new purses as a reward

A Haritha Karma Sena member from Ilanchi Grama Panchayat returned a lost purse and the money inside to its owner, setting an example for the…

CrimeKottayam3 days ago

Man arrested after driving Innova at high speed for eight kilometers, causing an accident

Local residents apprehended a man after he drove an Innova at high speed for approximately eight kilometers, causing an accident. The…

EducationKottayam3 days ago

Education Institutions Must Evolve into Research Centers, Says Minister Roji M John

Minister Roji M John inaugurated the graduation ceremony 'Ascensio '26' at the Saphi Institute of Advanced Study (Autonomous) in Vazhayur.…

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Jailer 2 continues box office run, surpassing ₹800 crore

Nelson's film Jailer 2 continues its box office run, surpassing ₹800 crore. The film received positive reviews from audiences after its…

CrimeKottayam3 days ago

Man driving Innova continues speeding, hits multiple vehicles in Kottayam

A youth was caught by locals after driving an Innova car at high speed for about eight kilometers in Thengana, causing an accident.

DistrictKottayam3 days ago

Oxigen launches 'Oxigen Digital Kerala-2026' campaign with massive sale until November 15

Oxigen has launched the 'Oxigen Digital Kerala-2026' campaign at its showrooms to mark the Kerala Piravi celebrations. The massive sale,…