The Latest Breaking News from Kottayam

Police bust drug racket fighting off a spirited canine challenge

Police raid on Kottayam house uncovers drug racket; 13 violent dogs trained to attack khaki-clad personnel found. 17.3 kg of ganja seized; accused had received professional training in dog handling from retired BSF officer. Follow-up investigation underway to identify owners of dogs and those associated with accused.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

CCA general assembly in Kottayam

The 15th general assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will begin in Kottayam on Thursday.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

KSINC launches second tourist vessel service on Kochi-Palaikari route

KSINC launches Cleopatra, its second tourist boat, on Kochi-Palaikari route, covering backwaters of Ernakulam, Alappuzha, and Kottayam. Boats have 100 seats, 20 of which are air-conditioned. Tour package of ₹999 includes lunch, tea, snacks, and activities like angling, boating, kayaking, and motorboat ride.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

KC(M) high-power committee to meet with an eye on additional Lok Sabha seat

Keen to push ahead with its demand for a second Lok Sabha seat in Central Travancore, the revamped high-power committee of the Kerala Congress (M) is slated to meet in Kottayam on September 24.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

60% of Perumbalam bridge project completed

Construction of bridge over Vembanad Lake connecting Perumbalam island to mainland is 60% complete. The bridge will have 30 spans, 11m width, 7.5m carriageway & 1.5m footpaths. The ₹100-crore project funded by KIIFB is expected to be opened for traffic in 2024. It will make travel hassle-free for 15,000 islanders…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Infighting in Congress casts shadow over Vaikom municipality

Even the thumping victory in Puthuppally appears not enough to put a lid on the raging infighting within the Congress at the grass roots in Kottayam.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Conclave of generations held in Kottayam

Conclave of generations held in Kottayam

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Prakash Raj delivers DC Kizhakkemuri memorial lecture

Writers Paul Zacharia, K.R. Meera, Manoj Kuroor, Unni R., and S. Harish kicked off the golden jubilee celebrations of the Kottayam-based publishing house on the occasion.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Prakash Raj to deliver 25th DC Kizhakkemuri Memorial Lecture on Saturday

Prakash Raj to deliver 25th DC Kizhakkemuri Memorial Lecture on 'Reimagining Future' in Kottayam. Year-long celebrations to mark DC Books' golden jubilee to begin with writers Zacharia, K.R. Meera, Manoj Kuroor, Unni R. and S. Harish. Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan to inaugurate anniversary meet, release logo of publication museum. Thiruvanchoor…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Polling begins on brisk note in Puthuppally

The by-poll was necessitated by the death of Oommen Chandy, a former Chief Minister and Congress veteran who represented the seat for a record 53-years long period, on July 18.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023