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

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…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Demand grows to increase Priyadarshini services following KSRTC's acquisition of private buses in the state

Following the state's plan to acquire private buses, there is a growing demand to increase the number of Priyadarshini services. While KSRTC…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Order issued to complete Adoor court complex construction by December 30

An order has been issued to complete the construction of the Adoor court complex by December 30.

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Clash during Kerala University South Zone Arts Festival; KSC leaders attacked by DFI activists

Clashes occurred during the Kerala University South Zone Arts Festival. DFI activists attacked KSC leaders. Paripally Police registered a…

CrimeKottayam5 days ago

Police intensify investigation into religious preacher accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl

Police have intensified the investigation into the case of Karunagapally native and vlogger Muhammad Niyas Johari, who was arrested for…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Seven vehicles involved in accident in Kottayam; police say attempt to take lives

Mundakayam police registered a case against Shalomi, a resident of Koottikkal, for attempted murder following the incident.

CrimeKottayam5 days ago

Man sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹3 lakh for murdering girlfriend's husband

The Kottayam Additional District and Sessions Court (I) sentenced an accused man to life imprisonment and a fine of ₹3 lakh for murdering…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Radiation machine at Kottayam Medical College Hospital to resume operation on Monday

The radiation machine in the cancer treatment department at Kottayam Medical College Hospital has completed its maintenance and will resume…

PoliticsKottayam5 days ago

Aam Aadmi Party District Function Held at Uzhavoor Tharavadu Auditorium

The Aam Aadmi Party Kottayam District function was held at the Uzhavoor Tharavadu Auditorium, chaired by District President Sri Joy Thomas.…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Do you know Kottayam Municipality? The kunjukalikkopukal are rusting

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CrimeKottayam5 days ago

Police allege suicide attempt in Mundakayam accident; charges filed against car driver

Police allege that the accident in Mundakayam, Kottayam, was not an accident but a suicide attempt. Charges have been filed against Shalomi,…

PoliticsKottayam5 days ago

Kumarakom Grama Panchayat questions allegations of corruption regarding Konathat bridge construction

The Kumarakom Grama Panchayat stated that allegations of corruption regarding the Konathat bridge construction are baseless. The Panchayat…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Hotel owners express distress over rising prices of LPG cylinders and daily necessities

Hotel owners in Kottayam stated that the new increase in LPG cylinder prices, following the rise in cooking gas costs, has placed the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Forest Department completes preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage; Erumely Range readies for safe forest journey

The Erumely Forest Range Office has fully prepared for the safe journey of lakhs of devotees arriving at Sabarimala during the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Niranjeena Sree Raj wins first prize in Bharatanatyam at Sahodaya Kalolsavam

Niranjeena Sree Raj, an eighth-grade student from Kottayam Lourdes Public School, secured an A grade in the high school Bharatanatyam…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Ration quota distribution to resume from 3 PM in November

White card holders will receive six kilograms of rice as standard ration quota in November at a rate of ₹10.90 per kilogram. Brown card…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

Filming of 'Tarannino' begins in Kottayam

The shooting for the film 'Tarannino,' directed by P.L.V.C. John, has begun. The film is a first feature film venture for Alvin Re, who was…

DistrictKottayam5 days ago

Police Officer Suspended for Liking CPI(M) Leader's Facebook Post Criticizing Police

A Grade SI at Thiruvallam Station has been suspended for liking a Facebook post by a CPI(M) leader that criticized the police. The action…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

MLA offices and traffic unit office inaugurated in Erattupetta

The inauguration of MLA offices and a traffic unit office was announced at a press conference in Erattupetta. The MLA office in Erattupetta…

Faith & festivalsKottayam5 days ago

KSRTC organizes luxury cruise trip on Arabian Sea on November 5

KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell is organizing the Nefertiti Luxury Cruise on the Arabian Sea on November 5, 2026. The cruise trip, organized by…