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DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Milk production declines, cattle feed prices rise for Kottayam dairy farmers

Dairy farmers in Kottayam face challenges as milk production declines and cattle feed prices rise. Due to increased heat in September, milk…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Rotary Club of Kottayam and Samarpana Charitable Organization Organize Free Medical Camp for Residents of Navajeevan Trust

The Rotary Club of Kottayam and Samarpana Charitable Organization jointly organized a free medical camp for the residents of Navajeevan…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Kottayam Association Provides Financial Aid to Family of Deceased Accident Victim

The Kottayam Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopanana Samithi provided financial aid of seven lakh rupees to the family of Jayadas Chelladure. The…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

All Kerala Caterers Association State Conference to Begin in Kottayam

The All Kerala Caterers Association's two-day state conference is scheduled to begin in Kottayam on the 28th and 29th. State committee…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

Major path for Sabarimala pilgrims remains damaged despite ₹100 crore allocation

Sabarimala pilgrims will again face difficulties traveling on this road. The government had allocated ₹100 crore for the project.

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Orange tree in Mattakkara yields thousands of fruits

An orange tree in the backyard of George Joseph's house in Paduva Mattakkara, Kottayam, yielded thousands of fruits, drawing attention among…

CrimeKottayam21 September 2026

AISF District Secretary allegedly brutally assaulted by police at Karunagapally station

AISF Pathanamthitta District Secretary Sharath Lali alleged that he was brutally assaulted by police at the Karunagapally Police Station.…

Faith & festivalsKottayam21 September 2026

Bodies of Malayali Women Murdered in US Arrive in Kochi; Rites Scheduled for Kottayam and Thrissur

The bodies of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, Malayali women murdered in California, arrived at Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi. Ann Mary Mathew's…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Wardrobe collecting clothes for the poor destroyed in Kottayam

Special wardrobes, set up by the district administration in front of the Collectorate and in Puthuppally, were destroyed. Clothes kept in…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Bodies of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, murdered in US, repatriated to Kerala

The mortal remains of Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, who were brutally murdered in California, United States, were repatriated to Kerala on…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Man dies in landslide near Erattupetta-Teekoy; Orange Alert issued for Kottayam and Idukki

A man from Chennai, Sangeetha Arulal (35), died after a landslide near Erattupetta-Teekoy in the eastern region of Kottayam. The incident…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Rivers in Kottayam swell as heavy rain lashes high ranges

Rivers in Kottayam are swelling due to heavy rain lashing the high ranges. Officials have warned of possible flash floods.

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Chief Minister directs assessment of rain situation; Teekoy incident reported

The Chief Minister directed that the state's rain situation be assessed on an hourly basis, calling an emergency meeting of the Idukki and…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Heavy rains hit Kottayam district; 471.2 mm recorded, two deaths reported

Heavy rains were recorded across Kottayam district, with a total of 471.2 mm of rainfall. The most intense rainfall was reported in Theekoy…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Two landslide tragedies in 51 days, four deaths; 33 areas in Kottayam district identified as landslide risk zones

Two landslide tragedies and four deaths occurred in 51 days in Kottayam. The incidents include the death of Sangeetha Arul Lal (35) from…

CrimeKottayam21 September 2026

CPM Panchayat Member Among Six Arrested in Kottayam Murder Case

Six men, including a local CPM representative, were arrested in Kottayam for the murder of Shibukhan. The victim was found dead following an…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Kottayam catering firm loses orders due to mistaken identity

Udayam Catering, a Kottayam catering firm, has faced significant order cancellations and reputational damage. This loss is attributed to a…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Power outage expected in various parts of Kottayam today (21-09-2026)

A power outage is expected today (21-09-2026) in the Mundankunnu transformer area, covering various parts of Pallikkathode.

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Training program organized for Anganwadi teachers

The Puthuppally Rotary Club and Kottayam Rotary Club jointly organized a training program for Anganwadi teachers at Puthuppuppally Panchayat…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Landslide on Eerattupetta-Vagamon Road in Kottayam District Due to Heavy Rain

Heavy rain in the hilly region of Kottayam district caused a landslide at Karikad Top on the Eerattupetta-Vagamon road. Two vehicles were…