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PoliticsKottayam1 October 2026

CPM Expanded District Committee Meetings to Begin Tomorrow in Kottayam

The expanded district committee meetings of the CPM are set to begin tomorrow. A key discussion point in the meeting will be the party's…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Power Outage Today (01–10–2026) in Various Parts of Kottayam

Power will be suspended today, October 1, 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm in the areas covered by ID Plot Out and Mattappally Transformers. The…

Faith & festivalsKottayam1 October 2026

Saraswati Devi: Concepts of the Goddess Associated with Knowledge

According to belief, Saraswati is the Goddess of knowledge. She is believed to be the manifest form of arts like dance, music, crafts,…

DistrictKottayam1 October 2026

Cardholders who haven't received rations for six months will receive nothing

A shortage of up to one lakh tons of food grains is anticipated. This is expected to cause an increase in rice prices in the public market.

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Three-member family reported missing in Kottayam; police investigate financial dealings

A complaint was filed regarding a three-member family missing from Poovanthuruthy in Panachikkadu Panchayat, Kottayam. The family,…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Accused acquitted in case of alleged sexual abuse of five-year-old girl in Kottayam

The Kottayam Additional Sessions Court acquitted the accused in the case of alleged sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl. The judge ordered…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Heritage of Fort Kochi destroyed, coder house now a memory

The heritage of Fort Kochi has been destroyed, and the coder house is now only a memory.

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Computer chip factory scheduled for December inauguration burns down in Peruva

The P.C.B Express factory, owned by a person in Alavinu, caught fire in Peruva Kunnapally. The factory, which was under construction for…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Accused arrested in case of blackmailing a girl and stealing money and 20 sovereigns of gold

Accused have been arrested in the case where a girl was blackmailed with threats to circulate chats and photos. The accused allegedly…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Head Clerk Suspended Over Sabarimala E-Tender Irregularity

Head Clerk P.R. Rajimon has been suspended. The suspension relates to an irregularity in the Sabarimala e-tender process.

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

New poster for 'Avarachan and Sonsy' featuring Srinath's character 'Jason' released

The new poster for the family entertainer film 'Avarachan and Sonsy', starring Biju Menon, has been released. The poster features 'Jason', a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Cooperative Loan Repayment Deadline Extension to be Considered: Minister Mons Joseph

Water Resources and Housing Construction Minister Mons Joseph stated that the government will consider the demand for extending the…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Three-member family missing from Poonanthuruthy in Kottayam; last CCTV footage from Teekoy

A three-member family consisting of a 62-year-old man, his wife, and son has been missing since September 26 from Poonanthuruthy, Kottayam.…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Vigilance investigates alleged irregularities at Kottayam Medical College

A vigilance team conducted an investigation at Kottayam Medical College Hospital regarding allegations of financial irregularities,…

PoliticsKottayam30 September 2026

SFI claims victory in 27 colleges across Kottayam district; KSU claims success in 15 colleges; KSU achieves hat-trick win at Pala St. Thomas

SFI claimed victory in 27 colleges across Kottayam district, while KSU claimed success in 15 colleges. KSU District President K.N. Naisam,…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man arrested at Kottayam railway station for public nuisance on train

A 37-year-old man named Joji George was arrested at Kottayam railway station. He was booked for creating a nuisance on the Palaruvi Express…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Railway increases minimum fine for ticketless travel to ₹500, checks intensify from October 1

Indian Railways has intensified action against those traveling without tickets or illegally. The minimum fine for ticketless travel has been…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Film 'The Third Murder' by Swarnalaya Cinemas to hit theaters on October 2

Swarnalaya Cinemas is producing 'The Third Murder,' starring Saiju Kuruppu, Indrances, and Vinay Fort. The psychological thriller, directed…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Youth arrested by police for public nuisance and misconduct on train

Railway police arrested a youth for public nuisance and misconduct on the Palaruvi Express. The individual was reportedly found publicly…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Insurance company ordered to pay ₹1.77 crore to the family of late Kollam Sudhi

The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal ruled that an insurance company must pay ₹1.77 crore to the family of actor Kollam Sudhi, who died in a…