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

Faith & festivalsVaikom28 October 2026

Collector declares local holiday on December 1 for Vaikom Ashtami

The District Collector declared a local holiday on December 1 for government offices and educational institutions in Vaikom taluk, Kottayam…

Faith & festivalsVaikom26 October 2026

Vaikkattappan's Golden Thidambu Procession for Prabhat Sreebali held at Mukhasandhyavela

Vaikkattappan's golden thidambu was processed during the Mukhasandhyavela for Prabhat Sreebali.

CrimeVaikom22 October 2026

CI Suspended for Taking Bribes via Google Pay

CI P. A. Shamirkhan has been suspended from service following a case involving the acceptance of bribes through Google Pay.

CrimeVaikom21 October 2026

Vaikom CI suspended for accepting bribe money into migrant worker's account

Vaikom CI Shamirkhan was suspended following a DGP order based on a Vigilance report. The investigation found that Shamirkhan allegedly…

CrimeVaikom21 October 2026

Vaikom CI Suspended Over Allegations of Accepting Bribes

Vigilance suspended Vaikom Circle Inspector Shameer Khan following allegations of accepting bribes. The officer was suspended pending an…

CrimeVaikom21 October 2026

Vaikom CI suspended over alleged bribe collection

Vigilance found that CI Vaikom Shamirkhan was suspended after being found accepting bribes using an account belonging to an Assam resident.…

Faith & festivalsVaikom20 October 2026

Waqf Board to give representation to Kanthapuram faction; demands resignation from Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunji Moulavi

The Waqf Board is expected to give representation to the Kanthapuram faction. There are demands being made for Thodiyoor Muhammed Kunji…

CrimeVaikom20 October 2026

Vaikom CI on compulsory leave after accepting bribe via UPI app

Vigilance seized the phone and ATM card of Vaikom CI Shameer Khan on Friday, March 3, for accepting a bribe via Google Pay from a tipper…

Faith & festivalsVaikom19 October 2026

Vaikom Fishermen's Meet Held

A Fishermen's Meet was held in Vaikom.

Faith & festivalsVaikom19 October 2026

Illumination procession held at Vaikom Temple

An illumination procession was held at the Vaikom Temple.

CrimeVaikom17 October 2026

Vigilance case filed against Vaikom CI regarding alleged acceptance of lakhs via Google Pay

A vigilance case has been registered against Vaikom CI Shameer. The case stems from the finding that he allegedly accepted ₹2.28 lakhs as a…

CrimeVaikom17 October 2026

Vigilance Raid at Vaikom Police Station Reveals CI Accepting Bribes

Vigilance officials conducted a raid at the Vaikom police station, finding that CI Shameer Khan was accepting bribes. During the raid,…

CrimeVaikom17 October 2026

Vigilance finds alleged bribe money in Assam native's account; CI used it to open account in Vaikom

Vigilance found that CI Shamir Khan used an Assam native's bank account to receive and withdraw alleged bribe money. The investigation, led…

CrimeVaikom17 October 2026

Bribery of 2.28 lakh kept in Vaikom CI's pocket from an Assam resident's account

A bank account was used to receive the bribe in the name of an Assam resident. The amount was 2.28 lakh.