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PoliticsKottayam25 September 2026

Speaker claims flight owner is a local acquaintance and supporter of CM V.D. Satheesan

At Thiruvanchoor, a speaker stated that the owner of the aircraft involved in CM V.D. Satheesan's controversial flight is a local…

PoliticsKottayam25 September 2026

Thiruvanjathur Radhakrishnan explains chartered flight journey, citing personal connection with owner

Speaker Thiruvanjathur Radhakrishnan responded to the controversy surrounding the Chief Minister's chartered flight journey. He stated that…

PoliticsKottayam25 September 2026

KTUC(B) State Committee Member Sunu C Panicker joins BJP; District President Lijin Lal receives him

KTUC(B) State Committee Member Sunu C Panicker, former Kerala Congress (B) Kaduthuruthy unit president and former KTUC(B) Kottayam district…

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 September 2026

Ettumanoor Municipality conducts raids on restaurants, but local body fails to disclose names of establishments found violating hygiene standards

The local body's health department conducted a surprise inspection and seized stale food from various hotels within the Ettumanoor municipal…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Kollam native arrested for job scam scamming lakhs from people in Kerala

Parvathi Maya Shaji, a native of Kollam, was arrested for allegedly scamming lakhs of rupees from people by promising jobs through social…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Two youths arrested with 14 grams of MDMA at Maveliikara Railway Station

Police arrested two youths, Ananthu Saji (27) and Nithin (25), with 14 grams of MDMA at Maveliikara Railway Station. The arrest was made…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Disabled woman dies after accident while watching TV with a burning lamp

Shaini (50), a disabled woman who was undergoing treatment for burns, died. She was staying at Vayanakam Saraswathi Bhavan and was admitted…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Tharaja Vijayan Passes Away After Decades-Long Struggle for Answers to Husband's Mysterious Death

Tharaja Vijayan (90), a retired Panchayat Superintendent, passed away in Puthanukulathalakkulam, Vijayathara. She had struggled for 45 years…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Conflict over auto-rickshaw services at Erumely Private Bus Stand continues

A demand has arisen for proper auto-rickshaw stand arrangements at Erumely Private Bus Stand. The conflict between auto-rickshaw workers…

Faith & festivalsKottayam25 September 2026

K. Muraleedharan: This year's Sabarimala darshan will be comfortable for devotees

K. Muraleedharan stated that there will be no disputes between the Devaswom Board and the government. He added that they will work together,…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Patient dies after ambulance carrying him in Kottayam suffers accident; three injured

A patient died after an ambulance carrying him in Kottayam suffered an accident. The patient, N.K. Rajan of Anakkara, was in the vehicle…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Kerala demands extension of deadline for 7th ESA draft notification, citing mapping uncertainties

Kerala is demanding an extension of the deadline for submitting comments on the 7th Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) draft notification released by…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Five-year-old girl attacked by stray dog at Medical College Hospital in Kottayam

A five-year-old girl sustained severe injuries to the neck and face after being attacked by a stray dog at the Medical College Hospital…

DistrictKottayam25 September 2026

Five-year-old girl bitten by stray dog at Kottayam Medical College

A five-year-old girl, who came for treatment at the Kottayam Medical College hospital premises, was bitten by a stray dog. The dog bit the…

CrimeKottayam24 September 2026

Arrest made in case of cheating involving mortgaged nose rings

Kotamangalam Police arrested Minimal (48) in a case involving cheating using mortgaged nose rings. The accused is accused of cheating by…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Forest Department Lacks Vehicles to Respond to Complaints of Wild Animals

Forest department officials reported that they lack vehicles to reach areas when wild animals cause widespread damage in the locality. This…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Kerala HC reserves order on Thachankary’s plea regarding disproportionate assets case

The Kerala High Court reserved an order concerning Thachankary’s plea for the suspension of sentence in the disproportionate assets case.…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

Vi 5G now available in 54 locations across Kerala, including Kottayam

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India's third and largest telecom company, has expanded its 5G service across more locations. According to Vi's official…

DistrictKottayam24 September 2026

High Court postpones decision on Thachankari's plea to stay sentence

The High Court has postponed the decision on J. Thachankari's plea to stay the sentence. The court had previously sentenced Thachankari to…

CrimeKottayam24 September 2026

Theft at Pallarimangalam: 11 Pavans of gold and ₹25,000 stolen

The theft occurred when the family members were out, having taken a relative from Nedumbassery Airport. During the incident, 11 pavans of…