The Latest Breaking News from Kottayam

Scan QR code and know more about trees on MGU campus

Survey identifies 156 types of trees from the 3,731 trees on the campus, each of which have been provided with a board displaying its name in Malayalam and English, along with its scientific name, and most notably, a QR code.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

A mission to turn Kerala’s Kumarakom, neighbouring villages into women-friendly destinations

Kottayam women entrepreneurs work to make Kumarakom a women-friendly tourist destination through training and infrastructure improvements.

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

Man run over by KSRTC bus in Kottayam

Man run over by KSRTC bus in Kottayam

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

SilverLine Viruddha Samara Samithi to step up protest

The forum will hold public meetings in front of the District Collectorate at Kottayam on December 12 and at Eraviperoor, Pathanamthitta, on December 13.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Navakerala Sadas to begin in Kottayam

The Nava Kerala Sadass, a State-wide public outreach programme by the LDF government, will kick off in Kottayam district on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Tribal man injured in bear attack in Idukki

49-yr-old tribal man attacked by bear in Periyar Tiger Reserve. Krishnankutty of Sathram injured in hand & legs. Taken to Peerumade taluk hospital, then shifted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

CPI leader Kanam Rajendran cremated

Kanam Rajendran, State Secretary of CPI, was given State honours at his funeral in Kottayam. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI General Secretary D. Raja, CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan, Ministers & legislators paid their respects. Sandeep, son of the late leader, lit the funeral pyre. People queued up along the…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Former Minister and Congress leader P. Cyriac John passes away

Veteran Congress leader P. Cyriac John, 90, passed away in Kozhikode. He was first elected to the Kerala Assembly in 1970 and served as Minister for Agriculture in the K. Karunakaran Cabinet from 1982-83. He joined the Nationalist Congress Party and later returned to the Congress in 2007. He was…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Hubballi-Kottayam special train to run only seven trips instead of the earlier eight

SWR cancels one trip of Hubballi-Kottayam Weekly Special Express. Train to run seven trips from Dec 2-Jan 20, 2024. 07305 leaves Hubballi at 10.30am on Saturdays, 07306 leaves Kottayam at 11am on Sundays. Arrival times at destination vary.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

South Western Railway to run special weekly express trains between Hubballi-Kottayam to meet demand, clear rush

South Western Railway runs special weekly express trains b/w SSS Hubballi & Kottayam to cater to increased demand. Train Nos 07305/07306 & 07307/07308 will run 8 & 7 trips respectively, with stoppages at Haveri, Ranebennur, Davangere, Birur, etc. No linen & bedroll provided; passengers can make own arrangements.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023