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Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Court awards 1.77 crore compensation to family of Kollam Sudhi

The Kottayam Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded compensation to the family of Kollam Sudhi, a popular actor and mimicry artist who…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man arrested by Kottayam Railway Police for causing disturbance while intoxicated on Palaruvi Express

A man was arrested by the Kottayam Railway Police for causing a disturbance while intoxicated on the Palaruvi Express. The individual is…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Fire breaks out at chip manufacturing factory under construction in Peruva, Kottayam

A chip manufacturing factory under construction in Kunnapally, Peruva, Kottayam caught fire. The incident occurred at 'PCB Express', owned…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Three members of a family missing in Panachikkadu

Regy, his wife Susamma, and son Jomeet, who reside in Panachikkadu under the Kottayam East Police Station jurisdiction, have been reported…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Kollam Sudhi's accident death: Court orders ₹1.77 crore compensation

The Kottayam MACT Court ordered ₹1.77 crore compensation to the heirs of Kollam Sudhi, who died in a vehicle accident. The court judge,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Erattupetta Press Club protests over assault on journalist

The Erattupetta Press Club protested the assault on a journalist from News's Russel Sheriefy. The incident occurred while the journalist was…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Eight employees trapped in lift at Kanjirappally Mini Civil Station

Eight government employees were trapped inside a lift at the Kanjirappally Mini Civil Station after a power outage. The incident occurred…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Family entertainer Avaraachan and Sons arrives in theaters on October 2

The family entertainer Avaraachan and Sons, starring Biju Menon and presented by Listin Stephen, will reach theaters on October 2. The film,…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Man dies after two-wheeler accident in Haripad

Prabhath P Nair, a resident of Kandallur, died in an accident involving two-wheelers at Muthukulam Vettathumukku in Haripad. He was…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Private bus owners plan march to Secretariat on October 14; demand compensation for losses and fare hike

Private bus owners are planning a protest starting October 14, led by the Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation. They plan to march…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Monsoon season concludes, marking a significant decrease in rainfall days in Kottayam

The monsoon season concludes, marking a significant decrease in rainfall days in Kottayam. According to data from June 1 to September 30,…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Woman killed at resort in Kozhanchery; death caused by neck wound

A resort receptionist was killed by a friend at a resort in Kozhanchery. The victim, Dilusha (20), a native of Kulathuppuzha, was attacked…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Police warn about active cyber fraud targeting Telegram accounts

Police have issued a warning regarding active cyber fraud targeting Telegram accounts. The scam involves using fake links and messages to…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Two people die in accident involving tractor and car

Two people died in an accident involving a tractor and a car. The accident occurred in Villanchira, Ernakulam, when a tractor lost control…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Karnataka RTC announces special long-distance bus services for Kerala travelers

Karnataka RTC has announced 102 special long-distance bus services from Bengaluru to various states due to the large travel rush for the…

DistrictKottayam30 September 2026

Tar Price Hike and Quarry Issues Create Crisis in State Road Construction, Contractors Demand Government Intervention

Contractors stated that rising tar prices and quarry operational disruptions have placed state road construction in a severe crisis. They…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

CM Vijayan honours Head Constable for daring effort to catch smugglers of prohibited tobacco products

Chief Minister Vijayan honoured Head Constable Vel Murugan at the Secretariat for his daring effort to catch smugglers of prohibited tobacco…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

SFI wins elections in 27 college unions across Kottayam district colleges

SFI secured victories in 27 college unions across colleges under MG University in Kottayam district. The SFI leadership reported achieving…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Kozhanchery resort employee murdered: Police book arrest of accused Githu, citing love rejection as motive

Police have registered the arrest of accused Githu in the murder of Dinsha, a resort employee in Kozhanchery. Police confirm that the motive…

Faith & festivalsKottayam30 September 2026

Vipin Chandran passes away in Kottayam

Vipin Chandran, a prominent spiritual speaker, writer, and former functionary of RSS and various temple organizations, passed away in…