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

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 days ago

Dr. Sardar K.M. Panicker: A Malayali who traveled with history

Dr. Sardar K.M. Panicker is remembered as a name that traveled with history, celebrating the 70th year of Kerala's formation. He played a…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Seven vehicles collide in Choothiyil; 11 injured

Seven vehicles collided on the K.K. Road in Mundakayam Choothiyil, injuring several passengers and passersby. The major accident occurred at…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Clash at liquor shop in Kumarananllur, two people injured

A clash occurred at a liquor shop in Kumarananllur, resulting in injuries to two people. The incident happened yesterday evening at the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 days ago

Pala Chavara CMIE Public School Wins CBSE Kottayam Sister School Arts Festival

Pala Chavara CMIE Public School won the CBSE Kottayam Sister School Arts Festival. The school achieved this victory for the third…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Free Dialysis Kits Available at Kottayam Ashraya; Applications Now Open

The 82nd batch of free dialysis kits for poor kidney patients, organized by Ashraya Charitable Trust, is available. Interested individuals…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Supplyco offers special deals on Sabari products for senior citizens

Supplyco has announced a special offer for senior citizens aged 70 and above, starting November 1, coinciding with the 70th birthday of…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Swarna 2026 to be held at Indian Club on November 5; Koni MLA Adv. K.U. Janish Kumar is chief guest

Swarna 2026 will be held at the Indian Club on November 5. Koni MLA Adv. K.U. Janish Kumar will be the chief guest.

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Bus service starts between Mallappally and Kattappana

A bus service has started between Mallappally and Kattappana.

CrimeKottayam6 days ago

Notorious thief arrested in Pallikkattottam; accused was linked to over 50 theft cases

Police arrested Sreekanth (41), a native of Thiruvananthapuram, and his accomplice Saritha Ravi in Pallikkattottam. The accused was linked…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Collector asks for urgent removal of grass along national highway

District Collector Chethankumar Meena requested the national highway authorities to urgently remove grass along the national highway in…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Kozha Science City to be developed into a major scientific and technological hub: Minister Mons Joseph

State Water Resources-Housing Minister Mons Joseph stated that Kozha Science City will be developed into a premier scientific and…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Kollam-Kottayam MEMU to run up to Ernakulam, set to ease rush in Venad

The extended Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service is expected to ease overcrowding on the Venad Express, offering an additional travel option for…

PoliticsKottayam6 days ago

Congress decides against giving cabinet rank to P.J. Joseph

The Congress leadership has decided that P.J. Joseph should not be given a cabinet rank. The party stated that giving cabinet positions to…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Asanghaditha Union KTUC (M) demands immediate repair of several roads in Pala town

The Asanghaditha Union KTUC (M) demanded that the taxi stand front side, Murikkum Puza Junction, Pala TB Road, Kattakayam Road, and Pala…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Inland waterway proposed to link Kottayam port with Vizhinjam

An inland waterway is proposed to link Kottayam port with Vizhinjam. The 180-km journey is expected to take 12 to 14 hours. The waterway…

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Student's 'Kaithunna' System Praised by State Disaster Management Authority

A student developed 'Kaithunna,' a novel digital system for emergency response during natural disasters and accidents. The system was…

CrimeKottayam6 days ago

Youth Commission files case over alleged custodial torture of Adivasi youth

The Kerala State Youth Commission filed a case regarding the alleged brutal torture of an Adivasi youth from Punjaar Perungulam Edakkara…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 days ago

Residents demand reconsideration of Meenachil River Valley Project after RTI reveals Adukkathu Dam was not abandoned

According to an RTI response received by public activist Ponthanal Sheriff, the Meenachil River Valley Project, including the Adukkathu Dam,…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 days ago

Upazila School Arts Festival to be held at Theekoy St. Mary's HSS on November 2-5

The Upazila School Arts Festival will be held at Theekoy St. Mary's Higher Secondary School premises on November 2, 3, 4, and 5. Over 3000…

PoliticsKottayam6 days ago

Questions arise within the party regarding who advised Pinarayi Vijayan on the Kerala Legislative Assembly floor

Allegations are growing within the CPI(M) that Pinarayi Vijayan's repeated lapses in the Legislative Assembly are due to his media advisors.…