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

DistrictKottayam6 days ago

Cyclone warning issued for Bay of Bengal; heavy rain and lightning expected in Kerala until Wednesday

The central weather department issued a cyclone warning for the Bay of Bengal, noting a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and the…

Faith & festivalsKottayam6 days ago

Abdul Hadi receives felicitation at Marcas Central Campus after winning gold in state school sports meet

The Marcas Central Campus felicitated Abdul Hadi, an eighth-grade student from Marcas Alpharouqia Higher Secondary School, for winning gold…

PoliticsKottayam6 days ago

Minister M Liju to revoke authority to issue bar licenses to Excise Deputy Commissioners

Minister M Liju announced that the authority to grant bar licenses to Excise Deputy Commissioners will be revoked. The government stated…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Former MLA Rahul Mankootathil criticizes media for allegedly suppressing news of channel owner's arrest in ₹4,000 crore scam

Former MLA Rahul Mankootathil criticized the media for allegedly suppressing news regarding the arrest of 'News Malayalam' channel owner in…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Three people from a family found dead in Kottayam

Three people from a family were found dead in Kottayam.

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Rubber prices cross ₹300 mark for the first time in history

Rubber prices have crossed the ₹300 mark for the first time in history. Farmers are concerned that the lack of laborers could become a…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Competition between KSRTC chain services and private buses on Kottayam-Kozhencherry route

Competition exists between KSRTC chain services and private buses on the Kottayam-Kozhencherry route. The competition affects both…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Kottayam EMU Train Service Extended to Ernakulam

The railway has extended the Kottayam EMU train service to Ernakulam. This development, according to Rajiv Chandrasekhar MLA, will provide…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Achieved Success in Long Jump, Athlete Returns to Kottayam

Despite dreaming of a medal, the athlete secured a fourth place in the high jump and won gold and silver in the subjunior long jump and 80m…

CrimeKottayam7 days ago

260 cases registered during night police check in Kottayam district; 143 cases for drunk driving

Police registered 260 cases in various violations during the night combing check in the district. Among these, 143 cases were registered for…

CrimeKottayam7 days ago

Three arrested in Thrikkodithanam for assaulting youth, causing skull fracture

Thrikkodithanam police arrested three individuals in connection with the case of assaulting a youth and causing a skull fracture at the…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Census 2027 Census will be conducted from January 25 to February 28

The Census 2027 population count will be conducted from January 25 to February 28. Public can provide information online starting January…

PoliticsKottayam7 days ago

CPM Area Secretary removed from post for sharing obscene picture of party worker on social media

The district leadership has removed Madhu Muthiyakkali, the CPM Area Secretary, from his post. This action follows the sharing of an obscene…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

New Bridge Opens in Kottayam

A new bridge is opening in Kottayam.

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Kottayam extends its reach to the coast

Kottayam extends its reach to the coast.

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Railway gets permission to extend MEMU service from Kollam to Ernakulam

The railway has received permission to extend the MEMU service, which currently runs from Kollam to Kottayam, up to Ernakulam. The division…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

MG University Syndicate Member Demands Strict Action Against Students Following Maharaja's College Ceremony Protest

MG University Syndicate member An Sebastian wrote a letter to the Maharaja's Principal demanding immediate disciplinary action and a…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Kollam-Ernakulam MEMU change causes distress for Kottayam commuters

Commuters are criticizing the extension of the Kollam-Ernakulam MEMU service, stating that the railway only extended the existing service…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Deputy Excise Commissioners in Ernakulam and Kottayam suspended over unauthorized bar licenses

The Deputy Excise Commissioners of Ernakulam and Kottayam were suspended following the issuance of bar licenses without government…

DistrictKottayam7 days ago

Kollam-Kottayam MEMU Service Extended to Ernakulam, Offering Relief During Evening Travel

Indian Railways has extended the Kollam-Kottayam MEMU service to Ernakulam. The service, which runs in the afternoon, will now start from…