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Vagamon to Kanthalloor: The Village Roads of Idukki's Interior

The Plateau Before the ClimbVagamon sits at roughly 1,100 metres and behaves like a place that has not decided whether it is a meadow or a cloud. The grass hills here are not the dramatic peaks that draw trekkers to Munnar; they are wide, open, and slightly damp at every…

Times Life · 2h ago

Keralam swelters as mercury crosses 36 degrees Celsius in Sept amid weak monsoon

Kerala is experiencing unusually early September heat as temperatures rise significantly. Punalur recorded a high of 36.2 degrees Celsius, far above normal levels. This heatwave occurs while the southwest monsoon remains notably weak across the state. Other districts like Kottayam and Palakkad also registered high temperatures. The combination creates a…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Kerala Weather Today: Orange alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and more; check IMD forecast

Kerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological Department issued orange alerts for seven districts due to heavy rainfall. Northern Kerala may experience extremely heavy showers, prompting vigilance in vulnerable areas. Schools and colleges are closed in several taluks as a precautionary…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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Woman killed in Idukki landslide as heavy rain triggers floods across central Kerala

A woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home on Saturday as heavy rains caused floods and fresh landslides across central Kerala. Several people are feared trapped under debris in Kottayam district. Rescue operations are underway in affected areas of both districts. Authorities have issued alerts for continued…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Seat booking amount not returned despite student joining another college: Engineering college in Kerala ordered to pay Rs 43,000; refund withheld for 3 years

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Mangalam College of Engineering in Kottayam to refund Rs 30,000 in seat booking fees to a student's mother, along with Rs 10,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 in litigation costs. The college had refused to return the deposit even after the student secured a…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Ebola scare ends in Kerala as suspected patient's test returns negative

Kerala's Ebola scare has concluded with a suspected patient testing negative for the virus. A 52-year-old woman, recently returned from South Sudan via Uganda, was admitted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital with concerning symptoms. Officials confirmed the negative result late Friday, allaying fears. The patient, now symptom-free, has been moved…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Moderate to light rainfall expected across Kerala; cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal

The Kerala Disaster Management Authority has issued a forecast for moderate rainfall in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 24, 2024

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Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall till May 21

IMD issues red alert for Kerala districts due to extremely heavy rainfall, KSDMA warns of flash floods and waterlogging.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Court stays suspension of Knanaya Metropolitan

Kottayam court stays suspension of Malankara Syrian Knanaya Archdiocese Metropolitan, sparking protests and support from clergy and believers.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall on May 19 and 20

IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala districts, with red alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Times Young University Rankings: MGU tops among Indian varsities

In a significant achievement, Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam has retained its first position among Indian universities in the Times Young University Rankings 2024.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Three-member family from Kottayam found dead in Tamil Nadu

Tragic family suicide in Tamil Nadu car; financial struggles during COVID-19 lockdown cited as possible motive.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Kerala Congress (M) steering committee to meet on May 13 in Kottayam

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Faced with enrolment decline, colleges in central Travancore to battle it out in virtual world

Faced with a shrinking enrolment for the undergraduate programmes they offer, the colleges in central Travancore are now taking the battle to recruit students into the virtual world. Institutions such as CMS College in Kottayam and St. Berchmans College in Changanassery, among others, are leveraging reels and short videos for…

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

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The Hindu · May 8, 2024

Kottayam, Pathanamthitta fare well in SSLC examinations

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

No respite from heat in Kerala, two die of sunstroke in State

Heatwave in Kerala claims lives, with record-breaking temperatures hitting 41.6°C in Palakkad and 38.5°C in Kottayam.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Water hyacinths choke life in backwater villages of Kottayam

The dense blankets of leaves that float atop Vembanad Lake and its adjoining rivers have thrown life in the low-lying areas of Kottayam, including North Kuttanad, into complete disarray.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Fall in vote percentage leaves parties guessing in central Travancore

Kottayam and Pathanamthitta witness lower voter turnout, sparking speculation and analysis among political parties in Kerala.

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The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Kottayam witnesses significant drop in polling percentages

Kottayam witnesses decline in polling percentage during general elections, lowest since 1980, with rural areas showing high turnout.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Election campaigning ends in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, a region that also sets the stage for a direct battle between the rival Kerala Congress groups, drew to a close on Wednesday amidst speculations of an unprecedented tight fight.

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024

Arrangements in place for election in Kottayam

Arrangements have been completed across all nine Assembly segments in the district, which form part of the Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Mavelikara Parliament constituencies.

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024

State-run film institute invites applications

K.R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts in Kottayam has invited applications for its PG Diploma course in various disciplines of filmmaking.

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024

Central Kerala in for an exciting contest

Exciting political contests in central Kerala as parties and candidates vie for victory in seven Lok Sabha constituencies.

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024

Top leaders continue to desert Kerala Congress

Kottayam Kerala Congress VP resigns over candidate disputes, highlighting internal party conflicts ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Kerala Congress splits again; new faction to support NDA

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