Kottayam district

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences 25 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

30 kg of Ganja Seized from Bus in Ponkunnam, Four Arrested in Kerala Drug Crackdown

Police in Kerala have seized 30 kilograms of ganja from a bus at Ponkunnam and arrested four people in connection with the haul, underscoring the continuing use of public transport routes for narcotics movement. The case adds to growing concerns over inter-district drug trafficking networks exploiting ordinary passenger corridors to evade detection.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 01:13 AM IST

Tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan Dies After Lightning Strike Near Erattupetta in Kerala's Kottayam

Pallatt Brahmadathan, the widely admired tusker known to elephant lovers as Gaja Kausthubham Pallatt Brahmadathan, died after being struck by lightning near Erattupetta in Kerala's Kottayam district. The death has prompted renewed attention to the vulnerability of captive elephants during severe weather and the broader welfare responsibilities surrounding their care.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

CPI(M) Tells Kottayam Leaders to Clear Cooperative Bank Dues or Face Discipline

The CPI(M) has directed its leaders in Kottayam, Kerala, to settle outstanding cooperative bank loans, warning that default will invite strict disciplinary action. The move underscores the party’s effort to enforce financial discipline within its ranks while protecting its long-standing credibility among cooperative institutions and local supporters.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

Kerala Braces for Northeast Monsoon as Southwest Season Ends 28% Short

Kerala is preparing for the northeast monsoon after the southwest monsoon closed with a 28% rainfall deficit, raising concerns for agriculture, water storage and local flood management. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam for October 15, signalling the likelihood of intense rain in parts of the state.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:02 PM IST

Malarikkal’s Pink Bloom Draws Tourists, but Ecologists Warn of an Expanding Water Lily Threat

A two-year study commissioned for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board has found that the water lily spreading across Malarikkal after the 2018 floods has grown at an unprecedented and largely uncontrolled pace. While the seasonal bloom has turned the village into a tourism magnet and lifted incomes for farmers, boat operators and local residents, ecologists warn it may be disrupting aquatic plants, reducing sunlight penetration and altering water flow, with possible methane emissions from decaying biomass adding to the concern.

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