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Faith & festivalsKottayam28 September 2026

Caritas Marathon 2026 Draws 1000 Participants in Kottayam for Heart Health Awareness

The 'Run for Your Heart' - Caritas Marathon 2026 was organized by Caritas Hospital & Institute of Health Sciences and Dickathalon in…

PoliticsKottayam28 September 2026

Police strengthen security for Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during public events

Police have strengthened security arrangements to manage crowds around Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during public events. Based on an…

Faith & festivalsKottayam28 September 2026

Local School Holiday Declared in Kottayam Due to By-Elections

Local school holidays were declared in Kottayam due to by-elections. The holiday applies to all government offices and educational…

DistrictKottayam28 September 2026

Bank employees withdraw planned three-day strike

Bank employees' organizations announced the withdrawal of the planned three-day strike. The organizations stated that a high-level committee…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Old video of Ranjini Haridas surfaces on social media, linking her to Mango Phone Lounge scam

A video of Ranjini Haridas, who was featured at the Mango Phone Lounge alongside the Augustine brothers, has surfaced on social media. The…

PoliticsKottayam27 September 2026

Government must urgently publish forest area details for ESA villages: Joseph K. Mani

Kerala Congress (M) Chairman Joseph K. Mani stated that the central government must publish the forest area details for 123 ESA villages. He…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Sixth-grade student who boarded train to Mangaluru safely returned home after police investigation

A sixth-grade student who boarded a train from Kottikkulam Railway Station to Mangaluru caused great concern in the locality. After the girl…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Gireesh A.D's film achieves box office success, featuring Kottayam-based character

Gireesh A.D's film, Bethlehem Family Unit, has achieved a box office collection of over ₹153 crore in Kerala and over ₹326 crore globally.…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Early actress and dubbing artist Muthukulam Jagadamma passes away

Muthukulam Jagadamma, an early actress and dubbing artist, passed away. She was a member of the Muthukulam Kannambally family. She was the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 September 2026

Congress Loyalists Get Priority in Cultural Institutions Appointments

Following the overhaul of state cultural institutions and academies, appointments have been given to those loyal to Congress and UDF…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

KSRTC announces additional services to Kottayam for Deepavali and Navaratri rush

KSRTC has announced special additional inter-state services to manage the rush of people returning home for Deepavali and Navaratri. These…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Forest Department plans pilot project to remove jackfruit from trees near forest area to reduce human-wildlife conflict

The Forest Department is preparing a pilot project to remove jackfruit from trees near the forest area to reduce human-wildlife conflict.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 September 2026

KSRTC announces special inter-state services for Deepavali and festival travel

KSRTC has announced special inter-state services considering the travel rush for Deepavali and festivals like Mahanavami and Vijayadashami.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam27 September 2026

Seafood Festival Begins at Lulu Mall, Kottayam

The Seafood Festival has started at Lulu Hypermarket in Kottayam, offering new flavors for seafood lovers. The fair features both Kerala's…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Operation Toofan expands to ward levels with 'Janasena' to ensure public participation in anti-drug efforts

As part of strengthening 'Operation Toofan,' launched by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala against drug use and sales across the state, the…

PoliticsKottayam27 September 2026

District Collectors declare local holidays for educational institutions in nine districts

District collectors have declared local holidays for various educational institutions in the areas of local self-government bodies across…

CrimeKottayam27 September 2026

Stray dog attacks 15 people; dog captured, vaccination and sterilization stopped

A stray dog that attacked and spread fear to 15 people in various areas of Kottayam district was captured by the dog catcher appointed by…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Government approves using MLA funds to purchase new buses for KSRTC

The government has granted special permission to utilize the MLA's asset development fund for purchasing new buses for the KSRTC. Each MLA…

DistrictKottayam27 September 2026

Rubber Board to launch new digital platform for farmers and workers

The Rubber Board is launching a new digital platform for rubber farmers and workers. This new system aims to bring together estate owners…

PoliticsKottayam27 September 2026

Local holiday declared in Kottayam for sub-election on September 28

The Kottayam District Collector declared a local holiday for educational institutions and locations where the sub-election is scheduled for…