Kottayam
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: LDF and UDF in Tight Race as Vote Counting Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:51 pm CST
The 2025 Kerala local body elections show a close contest between the LDF and UDF coalitions, with early trends indicating competitive races across Grama Panchayats, District Panchayats, municipalities, and corporations. Vote counting began at 8 AM Saturday across 244 centers, with the UDF showing strength in urban areas while the LDF maintains significant presence in rural constituencies. Final results are expected later in the day.
Rs 72 Lakh Cash Seized from Inter-State Bus in Kottayam: Two Andhra Pradesh Residents Arrested in Suspected Hawala Operation
Dec 04, 2025 12:56 pm CST
Excise officials in Kottayam seized approximately Rs 72 lakh in undocumented cash from an inter-state bus during routine inspections ahead of holidays and local elections. Two Andhra Pradesh residents were arrested after failing to provide documentation for the funds. Authorities suspect a hawala operation, highlighting how criminal networks increasingly use inter-state buses to transport black money while avoiding detection.
Bus Driver and Conductor Brutally Attacked in Kerala After Passengers Miss Pickup Time
Nov 09, 2025 11:41 pm CST
A driver and conductor of a Pathanamthitta-Bengaluru private bus service were violently assaulted by passengers who had missed their scheduled pickup time in Kerala's Kottayam district. CCTV footage captured the attack, which occurred after the passengers were told to board at a later stop due to delays. The incident has led to police investigation after the injured crew sought medical treatment.
Kerala Woman Subjected to Exorcism Ritual: Forced to Drink Alcohol and Smoke as Part of Black Magic Ceremony
Nov 08, 2025 04:26 pm CST
A disturbing case of ritual abuse has emerged from Kerala's Kottayam district where a young woman was forced to consume alcohol and smoke during a black magic ceremony allegedly performed to exorcise a ghost from her body. Three individuals have been arrested while one remains at large following this traumatic incident that left the victim unconscious.