The Latest Breaking News from Chengannur

5 Temples Where Women Are Worshipped as Goddesses, Not Just Devotees

Not because they flatter women. Not because they offer a symbolic gesture and move on. But because in different ways, they place feminine power at the center of the spiritual world. Some honor the female body. Some honor the girl child. Some honor living women directly. And in doing so,…

Times Life · Mar 27

Infra in 49 schools in Chengannur will be improved: Saji Cherian

Basic infrastructure facilities in 49 government schools in Chengannur Assembly constituency will be improved in two years, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Plastic exchange counter opened

The counter will operate for 24 hours. The pilgrims can pick cloth bags from the counter free of cost in exchange for plastic carry bags.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Vande Bharat to halt at Chengannur from Monday

The Vande Bharat service via Kottayam has been allotted an additional stoppage at Chengannur from Monday.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Murder accused nabbed after almost two decades on the run

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Chengannur Deputy Superintendent of Police M.K. Binukumar has arrested a 57-year-old murder accused after almost two decades on the run.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Kumbakonam railway station to have lounges, eateries as part of redevelopment plan

DPR for Kumbakonam station, one of the major stations in Tiruchi Division, is being prepared. Cost of redevelopment estimated at ₹200 crore. Projects planned include separate departure/arrival plaza, lush green landscaping, ticket vending machines, retiring rooms, paid lounge, ramp, shelter coverage, food/beverage outlets, baggage scanners, lifts, multi-level parking, waiting halls,…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Heavy rain causes flooding, closure of schools in parts of Kerala

Heavy rain in Kerala caused flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Cherthala and Chengannur taluks. IMD issued yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Disaster Management Authority urges people living in high ranges to be vigilant.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Houses damaged in heavy rain in Alappuzha

Heavy rain that lashed Alappuzha since Thursday evening inundated several low-lying areas in the district. Officials said that three houses, two in Kuttanad taluk and one in Chengannur, were damaged in the rain on Saturday. A house was damaged in Karthikappally after a tree fell on them on Friday

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Squad formed to check illegal filling of paddy fields

Public could pass on information about illegal activities by dialling 0477 2253771 (Ambalapuzha taluk), 0478 2813103 (Cherthala), 0477 2702221 (Kuttanad), 0479 2412797 (Karthikappally), 0479 2302216 (Mavelikara), 0479 2452334 (Chengannur), and 0477 2238630, 1077 (District Collectorate)

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Kuttanad Rice Park making good progress

Kuttanad Rice Park, a 6,582-sq ft facility, is being set up in Mulakuzha near Chengannur to produce Kuttanad brand rice and value-added products. It is funded under the Kuttanad package and will provide jobs to many. Silos will be built to store procured paddy and modern machinery will be installed…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023