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