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PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Minister A. P. Anil Kumar rejects Adoor Prakash's public statement

Minister A. P. Anil Kumar rejected Adoor Prakash's public statement, stating that the stance should not be adopted in that manner.

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

SPC Unit launches 'Oru Vayaroottam' packaged meal distribution project in Erattupetta

The SPC Unit of Muslim Girls Higher Secondary School launched the 'Oru Vayaroottam' packaged meal distribution project in Erattupetta.…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Adoor Prakash: Statement not seeking support, but criticism from experience; will give letter to AICC

Adoor Prakash stated that his criticism of V.D. Satheesan is based on experience. He also stated that he will inform the AICC about matters…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

Rare exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi's life organized at Kottayam Baker School

Kottayam Baker School has organized a rare exhibition on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Many people are expected to visit the 'Gandhidarshan'…

CrimeKottayam2 October 2026

Auto driver arrested for running illegal liquor bar in Ramapuram

The Pala Excise Range Party arrested a man for running an illegal liquor bar in the Ramapuram Vellilappally area. The Excise Department…

CrimeKottayam2 October 2026

25-year-old woman dies after scooter accident in Kottayam

Mahima, the daughter of Kumarankari and Vinod from Akge College Colony, was 25. She was admitted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital for…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Biju Menon's 'Avarachan and Sons' hits theaters starting today

The family film 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Biju Menon, is set to hit theaters starting today. The film features a large cast including…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Giant bear spotted in Kottayam city drains

A giant bear was spotted in a drain near the Good Shepherd Road in Kottayam yesterday. This sighting has raised new concerns among…

Faith & festivalsKottayam2 October 2026

Kerala Weather Update: Light Rainfall Expected in Kottayam and Other Districts

The central weather department predicts light rainfall at isolated places in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Young woman dies after accident while traveling with sibling

Mahima, aged 25, who was hospitalized at the Medical College after sustaining serious injuries in a vehicle accident, passed away on…

CrimeKottayam2 October 2026

Accused absconder arrested 17 years later in Kottayam

Police arrested an accused who had absconded for 17 years after being released on bail in a murder attempt case. The accused, Prashanth from…

PoliticsKottayam2 October 2026

Adv. Jayashankar advises UDF to focus on maximum voters, not straying to Wayyavel

Adv. Jayashankar advised that the UDF should aim to reach the maximum number of people and should not try to capture the stray Wayyavel.…

DistrictKottayam2 October 2026

Delaying rubber tapping until the evening may increase income, says Rubber Board

According to the Rubber Board research division, delaying rubber tapping until the evening may lead to increased milk yield.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Kuttanad Rice Production Halted; Farmers Face Severe Setback

The modern rice mill of Oil Palm India Ltd. in the Kottinat area, which supported paddy farmers, has been shut down. Authorities ceased…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

IDA Kottayam organizes programs for World Smile Day

The Indian Dental Association Central Kerala Kottayam (IDA CKK) organized programs on World Smile Day. These programs were attended by…

PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

Mani C.appan claims High Court verdict questioned after stay on four check cases

Manickam C.appan claimed that the conviction passed by the Borivali Magistrate Court in Maharashtra was stayed by the Goregaon District…

PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

Protest held by Kerala Youth Front M Idukki District Committee demanding withdrawal of controversial order

The Kerala Youth Front M Idukki District Committee organized a protest and protest meeting demanding the withdrawal of the Idukki District…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Fire at Chip Manufacturing Factory in Peruva; Preliminary Estimate of Loss Exceeds ₹45 Crore

A fire occurred at the chip manufacturing company operating in Peruva, Kunnappally. Preliminary estimates suggest the loss amounts to over…

EducationKottayam1 October 2026

IIIT Kottayam 8th Convocation Ceremony Scheduled for October 3

The 8th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam will be held on October 3 at the institute…

PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

CPI(M) Kottayam extended district committee meeting to dissect poll rout, organisational issues

The CPI(M) Kottayam extended its district committee meeting to dissect the poll rout and organizational issues. The meeting will also…