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

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Rubber Board leads extensive cleanliness drive under 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

As part of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign by the central government, the Rubber Board organized extensive cleanliness activities and…

PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

Adoor Prakash expresses dissatisfaction over lack of discussions in UDF meetings

Adoor Prakash expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of meetings and discussions within the UDF. He pointed out the lack of…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Kottayam Among Three Districts Due to Heavy Rain

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki today. The department also issued a…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Contractor dies in fire at rented house in Kottayam; bike and car found started

A contractor from Tamil Nadu, Shekhar (45), died in a fire at a rented house in Kottayam. He was found dead last night around 11:30 PM.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Grand Cake Mixing Ceremony Held at Lulu Mall Kottayam

A grand cake mixing ceremony was held at Lulu Mall in Kottayam to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations. For this year's plum cakes,…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

IIIT Kottayam convocation scheduled for October 3

The 8th convocation of IIIT Kottayam is scheduled for October 3rd at 11 am. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will be the chief guest for…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

A trip to Ilaveezhapoonchira, located at 3200 feet above sea level in Kottayam Melukavu

Ilaveezhapoonchira, located at 3200 feet above sea level in Kottayam Melukavu, offers views of green meadows, mist, Malankara Dam, and…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Kashmiri SFI member is College Union Chairman in Konni

Two students, including Shakir, from Kashmir are currently studying in the college.

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

S. Harish discusses the writing process, referencing the Kottayam Public Library

S. Harish discussed his writing journey, referencing the Kottayam Public Library. He spoke about his early works, including the novel…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Avarachan and Sons film releases in theaters

The family entertainer film, Avarachan and Sons, starring Biju Menon, is set to release in theaters starting tomorrow. The film features a…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Security checks in train general compartments questioned amid drunken passengers and public nuisance

Passengers have raised concerns that security checks in the general compartments of trains are not efficient. The article mentions an…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Elias Zacharia Passes Away

Elias Zacharia, State President of All Kerala Catholics Association and former community secretary of the Canaanite Church, passed away. He…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Special train services announced via Kottayam for Puja and Diwali; KSRTC to run services to Bengaluru

Special train services are announced via Kottayam during Puja and Diwali. KSRTC will also run services to Bengaluru.

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

KSRTC to run special train service through Kottayam during Puja and Diwali

KSRTC will run a special train service through Kottayam during the Puja and Diwali period. The service is heading towards Bengaluru.

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Police file case against LDF activist for alleged defamation of CM

Police registered a case against Latha Raghu, a resident of Paippad, following a complaint by Congress workers. The FIR alleges that she…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Railway announces special trains from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur for Gandhi Jayanti holidays

Railway has announced two special trains from Bengaluru to Kerala. One special train (06585/06586) will run between Bengaluru and…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Prices of essential vegetables like beans, small onions, and lime rise in Kottayam market

The sharp price hike of essential vegetables like beans, small onions, and lime is affecting common people and traders in the Kottayam…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Yellow Alert Declared in Six Districts, Police Register Cases in Youth Congress-SFI Clash

The Meteorological Department announced that normal rainfall is expected during the upcoming monsoon season. Yellow alerts have been…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Kerala Congress Leader Elias Zacharia Passes Away

Elias Zacharia, Kerala Congress leader and former community secretary of the Knanaya Church, passed away. He was the state president of the…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

JMA to hold police station march in Kanjirappally on October 3 regarding alleged attempt to assault journalist

The Journalist and Media Association (JMA) stated that the alleged assault on a journalist targeting Muhammad Shayik is unacceptable to the…