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

CrimeKottayam4 days ago

Police investigate financial transactions in Changanassery triple suicide

Police have intensified the investigation into the triple suicide of three family members in Changanassery. Authorities are primarily…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Kottayam Naseer's career continues with roles in films

Kottayam Naseer, who entered the film industry through stage shows and mimicry, is now surprising audiences with diverse roles. He was…

CrimeKottayam4 days ago

Youth accused of causing vehicle accident in Chothi, claims attempted suicide

Police registered a case of attempted murder against Sharone (27) of Theennuzha, who was driving the vehicle involved in an accident in…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Train services restricted and diverted due to track maintenance on Thrissur–Ernakulam route

Due to track maintenance in sections like Ollur–Puthukad and Irinjalakuda–Chalakudy, train services on the Thrissur–Ernakulam route have…

Faith & festivalsKottayam4 days ago

Kanthapuram advises discipline in life and social interactions

At the inauguration of the Jamia Markaz Cultural Festival Khaf, Kanthapuram A.P. Abubakkar Musliyar advised practicing meticulousness and…

Faith & festivalsKottayam4 days ago

Singer Rimi Toomy reveals fiancé, wedding scheduled this month

Singer and actress Rimi Toomy revealed her fiancé, Libin Mathew, on her YouTube channel. Libin Mathew, a bodybuilder and trainer, is…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Human Rights Commission urges better working environment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital

Judicial member K. Baijunath of the Human Rights Commission stated that creating a harmonious and mutually respectful working environment is…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala tells MLA M.J. Sebastian that the Civil Station can't get another 50 cents of land

During the inauguration ceremony of the Traffic Police Station in Erattupetta, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and MLA M.J. Sebastian had a…

Faith & festivalsKottayam4 days ago

Operation Toofaan is the biggest project India has seen against drugs, said Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Addressing a public defense meeting held at Srinivurameli as part of the 'Operation Toofaan' campaign, Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated…

Faith & festivalsKottayam4 days ago

Yellow Alert Issued for Kottayam on November 6

The central weather department has issued yellow alerts for several districts in Kerala due to the possibility of heavy rain in the coming…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Home Minister clarifies Adura incident; protest against police action in Erattupetta

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that there was no lapse by the police in Adura. He added that the police had filed a case…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Free Medical Camp Organized for Residents at Abhayabhavanam

As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Kottayam Rotary Club, a free medical camp was organized for the residents at…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Commuters protest extension of Kottayam-Memu to Ernakulam, citing increased travel hardship

A section of commuters protested the extension of the Kottayam-Memu service to Ernakulam, stating the new schedule will increase travel…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Kottayam Municipality's she-toilets in Nagampadam, Thirunakkara lie abandoned

The she-toilets provided by the Kottayam Municipality in Nagampadam and Thirunakkara are currently abandoned. These facilities, which could…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

YouTube channel 'Village Food Kerala' launched by mothers who baked cakes

The desire to share their cooking with the outside world led mothers who were baking cakes in a bakery to start 'Village Food Kerala'. This…

Faith & festivalsKottayam4 days ago

High Court criticizes former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari over health claims and foreign employment plans

The High Court sharply criticized former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari, who approached the court for concessions in bail conditions to go abroad.…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

Man booked for alleged attempted suicide after hitting six vehicles in Mundakayam

A man was booked by the Mundakayam police for allegedly attempting suicide after hitting six vehicles in Mundakayam. The incident occurred…

CrimeKottayam4 days ago

High Court criticizes former DGP Tomin J Thachankary over plea to work in UAE

The Kerala High Court sharply criticized former DGP Tomin J Thachankary regarding his plea for relaxation of bail conditions to travel and…

PoliticsKottayam4 days ago

KPCC to announce new president this month; A.P. Anil Kumar, Benny Behannan, Shafi Parambil, and Kodikunnil Suresh are in the final list

There are indications that the KPCC will announce its new president this month. Discussions to find the president are expected to intensify…

DistrictKottayam4 days ago

High Court questions former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari on bail, questioning his need to travel abroad

The High Court questioned former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari regarding his bail petition, questioning how he could travel abroad after being…