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DistrictKottayam3 October 2026

Salary revision at Kottayam Medical College HDS: Those who like it, like it freely

The Hospital Development Society (HDS) at Kottayam Medical College conducted a salary revision in 2024. The revision reportedly allowed…

PoliticsKottayam3 October 2026

CPM Enlarged District Committee Demands Control Over Financial Transactions of Party Functionaries

Representatives at the CPM Enlarged District Committee meeting in Kottayam demanded that control be brought over the financial transactions…

PoliticsKottayam3 October 2026

CPM Kottayam District Committee criticized over internal issues and election losses in Ettumanoor and Vaikom

The expanded CPM Kottayam District Committee criticized the party for allegedly losing support among grassroots workers due to wrong actions…

DistrictKottayam3 October 2026

Study suggests shifting rubber tapping from pre-dawn to evening could boost yield and improve tappers' lives

Trials by the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) suggest that shifting the tapping schedule from the early morning to the evening…

DistrictKottayam3 October 2026

Five people, including two Malayalis from Kottayam, die in vehicle accident in Mecca

Five people, including two Malayalis from Pala, Kottayam, died in a vehicle accident in Mecca. The deceased have been identified as Jaysimol…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Changanassery woman dies in Kottayam Medical College; relatives allege medical negligence

A 49-year-old woman from Changanassery died while undergoing treatment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Her relatives have filed a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

Ajeesh Shines at Central Sahodaryon College - Bhavasudha 2026

Ajeesh from the 9th standard of Girideepam Bathni School, Kalathippadi, shone at the Central Sahodaryon College - Bhavasudha 2026, which was…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

Ardra Charitable Society dedicates two dream homes in Kottayam

The Ardra Charitable Society, a service wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, completed and dedicated two homes for deserving…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

MGOCSM International Conference to be held in Bengaluru from October 18 to 20

The 118th annual conference of the Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Students Movement (MGOCSM) will take place in Mar Gregorios Dayabhavan…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Guinness Pakru recalls 'Adbhutha Dwip' theatre experience in Kottayam

Guinness Pakru recalled his experience watching 'Adbhutha Dwip' at a theatre in Kottayam. He stated that a large-scale cheering started…

CrimeKottayam2 October 2026

Migrade company accused of visa scam; over fifty people affected

A company named Migrade is accused of running a visa scam in the state. Over fifty people were affected by the incident, and the victims…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

League leaders reject Adoor Prakash; UDF decision reached after discussion with all

League leaders rejected Adoor Prakash. They stated that there is no disunity in the UDF and no unsolvable problems among the leaders. The…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

KC Venugopal: Discuss personal opinions only within the party forum

KC Venugopal stated that no one should attach personal opinions to his name. He advised that differences of opinion should be discussed…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

Marks distributed electric sewing machines to 171 families as part of 50th Anniversary welfare project

As part of the welfare project for Marks' 50th anniversary, 171 electric sewing machines were distributed to families. The second phase…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Used Cooking Oil Re-enters Market After Processing; Food Safety Department Intensifies Checks

The Food Safety Department has intensified checks across the state after illegal networks were found collecting and purifying used cooking…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Allegations of medical negligence at Kottayam Medical College Hospital; family prepares for legal action

A woman from Changanassery Puthur, Haseena (49), allegedly died due to medical negligence at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Her husband,…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Partial ban on vehicular traffic on MC Road from Kozha to Kuravilangad Pallikkavala starting October 3

The Public Works Department announced a partial ban on vehicular traffic on the MC Road between Kozha and Kuravilangad Pallikkavala starting…

CrimeKottayam2 October 2026

Man sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment and fine in POCSO case

Thomas (45), residing in Chakkakal Veettil, Chakkikkavu Kara, Kuwappally, Kudayathur, was sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment and a…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Muslim League refutes Adoor Prakash's criticisms of UDF, stating decisions were made through internal discussions

The Muslim League stated that there is no disunity within the UDF and that all decisions made in the front were reached after detailed…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

AIYF cleans Erattupetta Police Station premises on Gandhi Jayanti

AIYF, under the leadership of the Poonjar Mandalam Committee, conducted a cleaning drive at the Erattupetta Police Station premises on…