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.
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.
'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.
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From Kerala to Keralam: Cabinet decision sets off political war of words
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 .
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
'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.
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 .
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.
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.
Murder suspect tracked down hours after woman was found dead
Kochi Corporation to issue bonds to mobilise resources for development
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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.
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.
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.
NIMS Medicity declared Net Zero Emission campus
Patient care hit at public sector hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram
SHRC registers suo motu case in womans death in Kannur
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.
KWA announces rate concession for select consumer categories
Demand to give proper entry and exit points to NH near Calicut varsity campus
Dakshayani Velayudhan memorial lecture on Feb. 26
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 budget envisages an independent housing scheme under which the local body will fully fund the construction of houses for eligible homeless beneficiaries
Cabinets in-principle nod for J.B. Koshy Commission report
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.
Kochi Corporations 132-crore surplus Budget presented amid Opposition uproar
Over 36,800 homes completed under Life Mission in Kozhikode
Court vacates the stay on the issuance of deeds under the 1964 rules
National meet on Cashew at KAU on February 25-26
Experts to discuss technology, productivity and value addition for global competitiveness in cashew sector
525 title deeds distributed in Punalur
CAG pulls up Excise dept. for absence of detailed probe in small quantity drug cases
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.
PSUs now competitive and profitable: Minister
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
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
SHRC orders urgent inspection of old buildings in Kozhikode
Cabinet nod for comprehensive group insurance scheme to protect houses from disasters
Suresh Gopi made a mockery of electoral process, alleges DCC president Joseph Tajet
Row erupts over voter list entry in Guruvayur booth; Congress leader demands BJP clarification
Teaser of actor Mohanlal interviewing Pinarayi generates buzz
Resilience is the new benchmark, Shashi Tharoor tells spice exporters
CAG finds lapses in Jal Jeevan Mission implementation in Kerala
CAG report reveals significant lapses in Keralas Jal Jeevan Mission implementation, highlighting target shortfalls and geo-tagging errors.
T.N. student attacked on IIT Palakkad campus
Kochi Corpn. Budget proposes Green Bond to fund green-blue-grey infrastructure development
February 25 News Headlines: Today's assembly brings you the latest news for February 25. National headlines include judiciary issues, a proposal to rename Kerala, and a paper leak investigation. Internationally, we look at a capture in Mexico, a London restaurant incident, and US storm impacts. Sports updates are also featured. Stay informed with these key global stories.
Sabarimala gold case: Supreme Court to hear Pankaj Bhandaris plea against arrest on March 19
The Kerala High Court had dismissed his petition against his arrest
'W Is Always Called At The End': After 'Keralam', CM Mamata On Why West Bengal Should Be 'Bangla'
While congratulating the rothers and sisters of Kerala for their name change success, CM Mamata Banerjee once again drew attention to the renaming of West Bengal to 'Bangla'
Bangla-birodhis: Mamata Banerjee reminds Centre of Bengal proposal after Kerala's Keralam nod
The Union Cabinet approved Kerala's name change to Keralam. This sparked a political row. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned why her state's proposal to be renamed Bangla is pending. She accused the Centre of discrimination. The Centre's decision comes ahead of assembly elections in both states.
Kerala High Court To Watch the Kerala Story
There has been widespread criticism for the film which portrays Kerela wrongly
Uthralikkavu Pooram dazzles with elephants, melam and vibrant rituals
Massive crowds gather in post-harvest paddy fields as Enkakkad, Kumaranellur and Wadakkanchery desams bring alive centuries-old traditions
Focus on agriculture in rural job scheme, directs rights panel
Controlling price rise to be top priority of UDF if voted to power: Venugopal
Cusat open-air auditorium resumes functioning two years after tragic stampede
HC says The Kerala Story 2 wrongly portrays state, teaser pulled down
Stating that the Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond wrongly portrays people of the state, the Kerala High Court sought the central governments decision to screen the movie before it decides on pleas challenging its censor certificate. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas said the film misrepresents the unity and harmony of Kerala. Kerala lives in total harmony. 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 .
Former Congress chairperson of North Paravur municipality joins BJP
Satheesan slams LDF over data leak, predicts UDF sweep in central Kerala
'State Lives In Total Harmony': HC Says 'Kerala Story 2' Film Could Spark Communal Tension
The observations came while hearing three separate pleas seeking to quash the certificate for public viewing granted to the film by the CBFC.
Nirbhaya Nisha to boost womens safety: Pinarayi
Chief Minister says project designed by Kerala Police is a model step to ensure womens safety. It will serve to instil a sense of safety among women who travel at odd hours for work and other essential needs
UN launches road safety financing project in four States
UN Road Safety Fund-backed initiative in Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam targets 50% reduction in road traffic deaths by 2030
Two drown in Pampa, bodies recovered
Kozhikode sunshade collapse: Mayor announces ex gratia for kin of victims
The National Testing Agency has released JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results for Paper 2 covering B Arch and B Planning. The exam was conducted across 426 centres in India and abroad with over 66,000 candidates appearing. Kerala candidates Suryathejus S and Gowri Sankar V secured perfect NTA scores of 100. The results include detailed attendance data, category-wise performance, gender distribution and state-wise toppers for both papers.
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Shashi Tharoor's Linguistic Question As Centre Okays Kerala Name Change
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had a witty take on Kerala's name change on Tuesday, asking what happens now to the terms Keralite and Keralan for the denizens of the new Keralam.
Kerala To 'Keralam': 8 States, UTs Whose Names Have Changed Since India's Independence
Since India gained independence in 1947, several states and Union territories have undergone name changes to better align with their cultural heritage and linguistic roots
Wayanad Community Seed Fest from February 28
Kerala govt raises age limit for Public Service Commission applications
The Kerala government has decided to increase the upper age limit for Public Service Commission recruitments by four years. This change will benefit general category candidates, raising their age limit from 36 to 40 years. Other categories eligible for relaxation will also see a corresponding increase. This move addresses a long-standing demand from job aspirants.
Most adventure tourism firms in Idukki functioning without a local body licence
Collector forms seven-member expert team to inspect all adventure activity firms in the district and submit a detailed report
Prakash Raj Reacts To The Kerala Story 2 Makers Pulling Down Teaser After High Court Order
Earlier today, the makers stated that they were not ready to show the movie to the High Court and announced they were withdrawing the teaser
Sreedharan unveils 56,500 crore high-speed rail plan
The Kerala High Speed Rail aims at reducing travel time between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur to just three hours and 20 minutes. It will cover 465 km with 20 stations, linking key airports and promising to alleviate road congestion while cutting carbon emissions.
Watch: Kerala to Keralam: What the Constitution says about a State name change
The move, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, now sets in motion a constitutional process under Article 3 involving the President and Parliament. With Assembly elections approaching, here is what the change means and what happens next.
Union Cabinet approves Keralas name change to Keralam
The Union Cabinet approved Keralas proposal to change its name to Keralam. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will now go to the state assembly and then Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution
Arippa protesters stage mass hunger strike over alleged corruption
Protesters allege that revenue officials are actively sabotaging the title deed (pattaya) distribution process to favour the timber mafia.
Kerala to Keralam: What is the process to change the name of a State?
India has a long history of changing the names of States. From Orissa to Odisha and Uttaranchal to Uttarakhand, know all about the constitutional process of changing the name of a place.
Kerala HC raises concern over 'The Kerala Story 2' certification
The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) decision to certify The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond.
Kerala to Keralam: Union Cabinet clears name change; 5 other places that were renamed
The Union Cabinet today approved a proposal to change the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam, initiating the constitutional process required for the alteration, ddnews reported.
Union Cabinet Approves Proposal to Rename Kerala as Keralam
The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam. The constitutional process under Article 3 will now proceed before the Bill is introduced in Parliament.
'What Happens To Keralite Now?' Shashi Tharoor Quips After Govt's Nod To Rename Kerala As 'Keralam'
Shashi Tharoor's remarks came after the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved the Kerala governments proposal to officially change the states name to Keralam.
What happens to terms Keralite, Keralan: Tharoor on Keralam replacing Kerala
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal for altering the name of Kerala to Keralam
The Kerala Story 2 row: HC questions CBFC, makers to take down teaser, trailer
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday heard the plea against The Kerala Story 2, wherein it questioned the CBFC over the U/A certificate granted to the film. Further, the producers have agreed to the court order to take down the earlier released teaser of the film
Kerala to be soon renamed Keralam
The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala to Keralam, pending further legislative action and Presidential recommendation.
The Kerala Story 2 press conference drama: Over 30 victims introduced but...
The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has sparked fresh controversy, with its makers defending the film at a Delhi press conference amid allegations of propaganda. They introduced over 30 women from across India who alleged forced conversions, insisting the sequel tells a pan-India story
What happens to terms Keralite, Keralan: Shashi Tharoors witty take on states Keralam switch
The Union Cabinet has approved changing Kerala's name to Keralam. This move will now proceed through parliamentary procedures. Senior leader Shashi Tharoor humorously questioned the new terms for residents. He also expressed admiration for C Rajagopalachari, noting his enduring principles. The government is taking steps to amend the Constitution.
Will it be Keralamite or Keralamian? Shashi Tharoor reacts to Keralas proposed new name Keralam
The Union Cabinet has approved Kerala's proposal to rename the state to 'Keralam'. This decision follows a unanimous resolution by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and will involve a constitutional amendment process. The move aims to align the state's official name with its Malayalam designation.
