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Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

Kottayam District Panchayat launches second phase of Operation Toofan

The Kottayam District Panchayat launched the second phase of Operation Toofan, a de-addiction initiative by the Kerala Police. The launch…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

Rubber Board to Expand Insurance Coverage and Launch Digital Platform for Tappers

The Rubber Board held a meeting in Kottayam for the historical gathering of rubber tappers. The board announced plans to expand insurance…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Police search for couple and son missing from Panachikkadu

Police are searching for a couple and their son who went missing from Panachikkadu. The missing individuals are identified as Regy, 62, his…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Rubber Board Research Division finds tapping 5 PM to 8:30 PM boosts yield and income

The Rubber Board Research Division found that changing the traditional tapping schedule can help increase rubber latex yield and raise the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

Anti-drug film 'Dangerous Vibe' screened in Koduvallur; PK Firoz inaugurates event

The anti-drug film 'Dangerous Vibe', written and directed by Faisal Hussain, was screened at the Tamarassery City Mall Cinema in Koduvallur.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

Free Medical Camp Organized at Puthannangadi St. Ignatius Throne Church

The Mananganam Mandiram Hospital, Kottayam Inner Wheel Club, and Kottayam Rotary Club jointly organized a free medical camp at Puthannangadi…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

A Study Book for Jeevamanna Season 2 Published by Rev. Fr. Joseph Kallarangatt

Rev. Fr. Joseph Kallarangatt published the study book for Jeevamanna Season 2, conducted under the auspices of the Pala Diocese. Several…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

LDF's Comeback in Thrickkodithanam with a Resplendent Victory; MLA Vinu Job's Poor Performance Was the Cause

In the by-election held in the District Panchayat Thrickkodithanam division, LDF candidate Thri Manju Sugirin achieved a resounding victory…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

LDF candidate wins by-election in Kottayam Thrikkodithanam District Panchayat Division

In the local body by-election, the LDF candidate Manju Sujith won in the Kottayam Thrikkodithanam District Panchayat Division with a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

LDF wins bye-elections in two wards in Kannur district

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) secured victories in the local body bye-elections held in two wards in Kannur district. LDF candidates won…

PoliticsKottayam29 September 2026

LDF wins 10th Ward of Pampady Panchayat; UDF retains seat in Meenachil

LDF candidate Sunny Varghese won the 10th Ward election in Pampady Panchayat, Kottayam district, with 66 votes. The UDF retained the seat in…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Chemotherapy drugs shortage resolved at Kottayam Medical College

Authorities reported that the shortage of chemotherapy drugs at Kottayam Medical College, which was severe from April to July, has been…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Transport Department to standardize color of Priyadarshini buses for KSRTC

The Transport Department will standardize the color of buses used for KSRTC's Priyadarshini service. This move aims to help the public…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Price hike for pineapple saplings hits farmers; production costs rise amid drought concerns

The market price for a high-grade pineapple sapling is currently around ₹15, while the record rate recorded in 2024 was ₹17. Farmers face a…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

New film 'Avarachan and Sons' features Sreenath Bhasi as 'Jason'

The character look for the upcoming film 'Avarachan and Sons', starring Ju Menon, has been released. The poster features Sreenath portraying…

Faith & festivalsKottayam29 September 2026

By-election results to be announced today; counting begins at 10 AM

The counting of votes for the three by-elections will begin today at 10 AM. The by-election was held in the Kottayam District Panchayat…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Speaker Radhakrishnan: Nothing will be allowed to defame the name 'Ganakan' or the profession of astrology

Speaker Radhakrishnan stated that nothing will be allowed to defame the name 'Ganakan' or the profession of astrology. He made the statement…

PoliticsKottayam29 September 2026

Vote counting begins today for by-election in 38 local wards

The vote counting for the by-election in 38 local wards will take place today. The UDF and LDF leaders stated that the by-election, the…

EducationKottayam29 September 2026

Student Union Elections in MG University Colleges to be held today

Student Union elections are scheduled for colleges affiliated with MG University. Following the submission of nomination papers, SFI was…

DistrictKottayam29 September 2026

Holiday declared for schools in Kottayam for local body byelection vote counting

The District Collector declared a holiday for the schools in Kottayam designated as vote counting centers. This holiday was granted to…