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DC Edit | Keralam: Whats in a Name?

State awaits Parliament approval to formalise name change in Constitution

Deccan Chronicle 25 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Keralas Puthur Zoological Park to open for public on February 28

To help visitors explore the park, two non-AC electric buses of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation have been readied. 330 animals have been shifted to 14 habitats

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:09 pm

YC urges Kerala Governor not to approve State govt. nominee as PSC member

Youth Congress State president criticises governments decision to raise upper age limit for PSC examinations to 40, calling it misleading and unfair to existing job aspirants

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

Kerala Health Minister Injured During Opposition Protest, Hospitalised

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured as opposition student activists, protesting against her, clashed with police at the Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment.

NDTV 25 Feb 2026 8:53 pm

Keralas fisherfolk 'army' gets valuable rescue lessons from NIWS Goa

Kerala Fisheries department has been funding the training of selected fishermen from the State in sea rescue at the National Institute of Water Sports. Presently the 24th batch is undergoing training

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:49 pm

Name change may come at a high cost for Kerala

The name Kerala will have to be replaced with Keralam in all the official entries. The humongous process of changing the name boards of government institutions, departments and vehicles, letterheads, official seals and stamp papers awaits the State

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:22 pm

CM unveils IRIA, says Kerala leads India in holistic Ayurveda research

The Chief Minister underscores the need to recognise and collaborate with skilled traditional healers, whose experiential knowledge can strengthen young researchers

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:11 pm

Ahead of Kerala Assembly polls, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala steps up community connect, party sees strategic role

Chennithala visits headquarters of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and Nair Service Society in Kottayam

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 8:07 pm

Tourism, industry welcome Keralam'

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:53 pm

Watch: Renaming West Bengal: Mamata alleges bias after Centre clears Keralam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Union Government of ignoring repeated proposals to rename West Bengal as Bangla, hours after the Union Cabinet approved Keralas renaming as Keralam.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:45 pm

Frame guidelines for financial recovery from officials, Lokayukta tells Kerala government

State government asked to issue a government order or an office memorandum within two months laying down guidelines regulating the recovery of excess payments made to government officials

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 7:22 pm

The Kerala Story 2 release: HC orders makers to stall the film amid controversy

Amid the ongoing legal controversy surrounding The Kerala Story 2, the High Court has ordered the makers to stall the release of the film, which was scheduled to hit the screens on February 27

Mid Day 25 Feb 2026 6:51 pm

Before The Kerala Story 2 Row, How The Kerala Story Battled Ban And Won Two National Awards

The controversy surrounding The Kerala Story did not end with its theatrical run

NDTV 25 Feb 2026 6:02 pm

Kerala Health Minister Veena George Injured During KSU Black Flag Protest In Kannur

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured during a black flag protest by KSU at Kannur Railway Station.

News18 25 Feb 2026 6:01 pm

The Ayyappa awaits: Sabarimala supreme's sanctum nears Supreme Court's final verdict

In 2006, the Indian Young Lawyers Association approached the Supreme Court of India, arguing that barring women violated constitutional guarantees of equality and freedom of religion. By 2016, the Court began openly questioning whether such a ban could withstand constitutional scrutiny. In September 2018, a five-judge Constitution Bench delivered a 4 to 1 verdict that shook Kerala.

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 5:35 pm

'Kerala Story 2' makers appeal against HC screening; here's why

The Kerala High Court is currently hearing petitions against the release of The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond.

NewsBytes 25 Feb 2026 5:25 pm

Three Kerala plays in META final round

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 4:59 pm

Pleas against The Kerala Story 2 premature, misconceived: Producer to HC

Kochi: The producer of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond has told the Kerala High Court that the pleas opposing the films release were premature, misconceived and not maintainable. The submission was made by the films producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, in an affidavit filed in the High Court on Tuesday, February 24. On Wednesday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 4:55 pm

Stray dog beaten to death; case registered under BNS and PCA Act

The accused are alleged to have unlawfully assembled with the intention of committing the offence and attacked the dog using a wooden stick causing fatal injuries

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 4:53 pm

High Court halts The Kerala Story 2: Don't release rights until court decides

High Court halts The Kerala Story 2: Don't release rights until court decides

India Today 25 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured during KSU protest in Kannur

Veena George sustains injuries to her neck and hand. The incident occurred at Kannur rallway station. Minister shifted to district hospital for treatment

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 4:22 pm

Nileshwar to become Moringa hub after tree declared official town symbol; 5 lakh allocated for project

Municipality will roll out a Three Moringa in Every Yard campaign, establish small-scale industry network centered on value-added moringa products

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 4:20 pm

Kerala TET 2026 notification released at ktet.kerala.gov.in; applications begin February 26

Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the Kerala TET 2026 notification for the February cycle. Online applications will be accepted from February 26 to March 7, 2026, with the last date to print submitted forms set for March 13, 2026. The state-level examination will be conducted offline for 150 marks across four categories. There is no age limit or attempt restriction. Category-wise eligibility and fee concessions are detailed in the official notification.

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 3:57 pm

Identity isn't a spelling test: Brittas to Tharoor over 'Keralam' remarks

The Union Cabinet has approved changing the states official name from Kerala to Keralam. CPI(M) leader John Brittas emphasised that this is a formal, linguistic correction and will not alter how people from the state are identified. Malayalees, often informally called Mallus, will retain their existing demonyms.

The Economic Times 25 Feb 2026 3:55 pm

Pleas Against 'The Kerala Story 2' Premature, Misconceived: Producer to Kerala HC

On Wednesday, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas said he will hear the petitions in detail at 3 pm.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Feb 2026 3:00 pm

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-41 Winning Numbers (25/02/2026) Full List

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News18 25 Feb 2026 2:59 pm

Pleas against The Kerala Story 2 premature, misconceived: producer tells Kerala HC

In affidavit, films producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah says the definite article 'The' in the sequels title is a reference to the first film in the franchise and does not restrict the movies subject matter to Kerala alone

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 2:56 pm

Not Just Kerala: 8 Indian Places That Changed Their Names

Historically, the land was called Keralam, but British usage popularised the name Kerala.

News18 25 Feb 2026 2:51 pm

Kerala tunnel road project: Union government grants final clearance

Clearance permits conversion of 17.26 hectares of forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for execution of Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. Union Ministry lays down 24 stringent conditions for the execution without harming nature and ecosystem

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 2:45 pm

Milind Soman goes barefoot on KIIFBs Hill Highway in Kerala for 22 km run, netizens say road looks world-class

Netizens praised the KIIFB road's quality for its infrastructure after Bollywood actor Milind Soman went barefoot for a 22 km long run. The run was organised by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) to promote tourism in the state. Netizens noticed that the road looked even and like a properly executed road project.

The Economic Times 25 Feb 2026 2:18 pm

CM Omar Abdullah Backs West Bengal Name Change Demand After Approval For Kerala

Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre should accept the West Bengal governments demand to rename the state, following the Union Cabinets approval of a similar proposal for Kerala. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Kerala governments proposal to change the states name to Keralam. Following the approval, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction that her states renaming proposal has remained pending with the Centre for a long time [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Backs West Bengal Name Change Demand After Approval For Kerala appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Feb 2026 1:46 pm

Kerala Is Now Keralam: List Of States And Union Territories Renamed Since Independence

As Kerala has officially been renamed, heres a look at other states and UTs that have changed their names since Independence.

News18 25 Feb 2026 1:38 pm

Pinarayi govt in Kerala itself a brand in PR exercise, slams Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese mouthpiece

In a hard-hitting editorial in Sathyadeepam, the archdiocese calls Kerala government out on a range of issues, including launch of a new brand of liquor, alleged data breach and spending on publicity campaigns

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone for Congress houses for Wayanad landslide survivors on February 26

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be present at event at Kalpetta

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:46 pm

Kerala-based horror 3D game, Thekku Island, to launch on February 27

The first-person person game has a run-time of three hours and is optimised for the PC

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:07 pm

Ramesh Chennithala releases official letter on alleged SPARK data leak, questions Kerala CMs role

Senior Congress leader accuses Kerala Chief Ministers Office of orchestrating a massive collection of personal data from government employees, calling it a blatant case of data theft

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 11:55 am

Delhi to be renamed Indraprastha? BJP MP writes to Amit Shah after Kerala's name change

A BJP MP has proposed renaming Delhi to Indraprastha. He believes this name connects the capital to its ancient past. The MP cited historical evidence linking Delhi to the Mahabharata. He also suggested renaming key transport hubs. This move aims to reconnect with India's roots and foster cultural revival. The proposal follows the recent approval to rename Kerala as Keralam.

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 11:17 am

Kerala Becomes Keralam, But Why Now? Name Change Time, Process Explained + Bengals Failed Bongo/Bangla Bid

The shift from Kerala to Keralam aligns the states official name with how it is spoken in Malayalam.

News18 25 Feb 2026 10:57 am

Kochi Metro services disrupted for an hour after train breaks down

Services disrupted after train developed technical issue in brake system at MG Road station around 8 a.m. Spare train arrived from metros coach-maintenance depot and towed stranded one for repair works

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 9:55 am

Kerala To Become Keralam: Know The Fascinating History Behind The Name

Delve into the ancient roots, colonial legacy, and the constitutional procedure shaping this landmark transformation.

News18 25 Feb 2026 9:35 am

The Kerala Story 2 makers grilled over absence of Malayali victim at press event

The Kerala Story 2 makers grilled over absence of Malayali victim at press event

India Today 25 Feb 2026 9:13 am

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Toppers List Released; 2 Students Score 100 Percentile

Two Kerala students topped JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 with perfect scores in BArch and BPlanning as NTA announced results for the January exam held across 426 centres nationwide.

NDTV 25 Feb 2026 9:03 am

'Iruvar' Teaser: Mohanlal Talks Cinema, Politics in Candid Interview With Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

When Mohanlal asks if he has ever tried applying a movie scene to real life, the Chief Minister replies that he has not.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Feb 2026 9:00 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-41 Winning Numbers For February 25, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Dhanalekshmi DL-41 lottery result will be declared today, on Wednesday, February 25. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

News18 25 Feb 2026 9:00 am

CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Puducherry today to review election preparations

Chennai: With Assembly elections scheduled in April and May across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to undertake a crucial two-day visit to Puducherry and Tamil Nadu to review poll preparedness. Gyanesh Kumar will arrive in Puducherry on Wednesday afternoon around Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Feb 2026 8:36 am

Have you heard? Neeraj Pandey to direct RD Burman`s biopic

A biopic on legendary composer RD Burman is reportedly in the works, with Neeraj Pandey set to direct. Casting talks are underway, but no name has been finalised yet. While, Sudipto Sen has explained why he is not helming The Kerala Story 2

Mid Day 25 Feb 2026 7:44 am

'Nava Keralam' plan gets top court nod

The Supreme Court has permitted Kerala's 'Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme' to proceed, overturning a High Court decision. The apex court acknowledged that determining the allocation of funds for welfare schemes falls outside judicial purview. The Kerala government must later provide an account of how the Rs 20 crore was utilized.

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 4:37 am

Keralam will manifest Keralas heritage with all its authenticity: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that renaming Kerala to Keralam will manifest the states heritage with all its authenticity and uphold its pride. Hailing the decision taken by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Shah, in a message posted on X, congratulated the people of Keralam. Heartiest congratulations to the people of Keralam. The Union Cabinets decision under the leadership of Modi Ji to rename Kerala as Keralam [] The post Keralam will manifest Keralas heritage with all its authenticity: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Feb 2026 4:29 am

Cabinet approval to rename Kerala reflects will of people of state: PM Modi

The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala as Keralam, fulfilling a long-standing popular demand. This decision aligns with the state assembly's resolutions and reflects the will of the people. The process will involve the President referring the matter to the state assembly for its views before parliamentary action.

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026 4:29 am

Centre never considered renaming West Bengal, says Mamata after Kerala name change

Emphasising the repeated requests by the State to change the name from West Bengal to Bangla, CM Mamata said that the proposal was passed in the Parliament on three occasions.

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 3:01 am

Kochi Corporation to issue bonds to mobilise resources for development

A high-power committee led by Corporation secretary to be constituted to coordinate activities related to municipal bond

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 1:16 am

Body of newborn found in backwaters in Kochi

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 12:34 am

Centre approves proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam

The Union Cabinet has approved the renaming of Kerala to Keralam. This constitutional step follows a request from the Kerala government. Prime Minister Modi stated the move reflects the people's will and strengthens cultural identity. The process involves the President and Parliament. The Kerala assembly had unanimously passed a resolution for the name change.

The Economic Times 25 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Why not Bangla?: Mamata Banerjee questions Centre after Kerala renamed Keralam

Banerjee vowed to get Bengal's name changed when BJP is out of power as she questioned why Bengal's name was not renamed despite repeated requests. Bengal's culture, richness and language is well known. But Bengal's students suffer in various examinations or interviews as the name comes last due to alphabetical order, Banerjee emphasised.

The Economic Times 24 Feb 2026 11:49 pm

Didi: BJP-CPI(M) Alliance Rise Renamed Kerala; TMC Chief Calls BJP 'Anti-Bengal' For Not Renaming WB

Ms Banerjee however greeted the Keralites for getting the new identity. I congratulate my brothers and sisters of Kerala over the state's renaming by the BJP-ruled union cabinet following the state government's proposal, she added before raising her demand once again and attacking the Centre for sitting on it.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

NIMS Medicity declared Net Zero Emission campus

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Humane touch, not mere court orders, may help mitigate human-wildlife conflict: Supreme Court

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarks that this is an issue which has to be addressed not by court orders, but through a humanitarian approach, by speaking their language and understanding their issues, their economic conditions and how certain people or interests are even alluring them.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 10:05 pm

Kerala Cabinet raises PSC examination eligibility age to 40 for general category candidates

Age ceiling for job aspirants from Other Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will rise correspondingly

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:41 pm

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation unveils new housing scheme in budget; thrust on waste and stray dog management, public health

The budget envisages an independent housing scheme under which the local body will fully fund the construction of houses for eligible homeless beneficiaries

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:30 pm

Kerala Govt Raises Upper Age Limit For PSC Jobs To 40

This decision to increase the PSC age limit was approved at a Cabinet meeting.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Kerala High Court decision to vacate stay on distribution of title deeds comes as relief to farmers, govt.

Court vacates the stay on the issuance of deeds under the 1964 rules

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:01 pm

National meet on Cashew at KAU on February 25-26

Experts to discuss technology, productivity and value addition for global competitiveness in cashew sector

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:55 pm

525 title deeds distributed in Punalur

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:51 pm

Kerala To Be Renamed Keralam: Meaning, History And Linguistic Origins

The core of the demand lies in language. In Malayalam, the state has always been called Keralam.

News18 24 Feb 2026 8:47 pm

PSUs now competitive and profitable: Minister

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:44 pm

Chembai Ekadasi Music Festival begins

The festival, which has celebrated the rich heritage of Indian classical music since 1914, features a diverse lineup of performances by Mathangi Satyamoorthy, Sukumari Narendra Menon,Vellinezhi Subramanian, Sukumari Narendra Menon, among others.

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:42 pm

BJP turns to influential Christian faces in central Travancore for Assembly poll

Party is banking on the possibility of a swing in Catholic voting patterns. The strategy now being rolled out involves fielding prominent Christian faces in key Christian-dominated constituencies across the region

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:36 pm

Malabar Cancer Centres AI for oncology initiative earns national recognition at India AI Summit 2026

The project is designed to rapidly analyse patient treatment data and support clinicians in making precise, evidence-based decisions

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 8:25 pm