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Kalpetta Narayanan selected for Padmaprabha Award 2018

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Poet and critic Kalpetta Narayanan has been selected for this year's Padmaprabha award. The award has been declared by a jury headed by M Mukundan. MN Karassery and Sarah Joseph are the other members in the jury. <br />
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The award comprises a purse of Rs. 75000, plaque and felicitation letter.</div>

Kalpetta Narayanan selected for Padmaprabha Award 2018

Poet and critic Kalpetta Narayanan has been selected for this year's Padmaprabha award. The award has been declared by a jury headed by...

2018 Vayalar award for K.V. Mohan Kumar

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2018 Vayalar award for K.V. Mohan Kumar

Writer K V Mohan Kumar’s novel ‘Ushnarashi’ has been selected for 42nd Vayalar Ramavarma Literary Award.

2018 Muttathu Varkey Award for K.R Meera

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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">K.R Meera's novel 'Aarachaar' selected for </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2018 Muttathu Varkey Award.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The award was instituted in 1992 and as of 2012, it carries a purse of ₹50000, a citation, and a statuette.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Aarachaar by K.R Meera </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">is the intense and labyrinthine fictional story of a young woman who is appointed India's first female executioner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Muttathu Varkey Award for contributions to the field of Malayalam literature is instituted by the Muthattu Varkey Foundation in memory of novelist Muttathu Varkey. </span><br />
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2018 Muttathu Varkey Award for K.R Meera

K.R Meera's novel 'Aarachaar' selected for 2018 Muttathu Varkey Award. The award was instituted in 1992 and as of 2012, it ...

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the first rescue-cum-ambulance boat at Cherthala

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the first rescue-cum-ambulance boat at Cherthala

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the first rescue-cum-ambulance boat introduced by the Kerala State Water Transport Departme...

Kerala Blockchain Academy first Indian academy to get Hyperledger membership

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<span style="color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Source: </span>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-blockchain-academy-first-indian-academy-to-get-hyperledger-membership/articleshow/63574718.cms</span></div>

Kerala Blockchain Academy first Indian academy to get Hyperledger membership

The Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) of the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) has become the first ...

Asia's largest startup ecosystem congregation, Huddle Kerala held in Kerala.

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Asia's largest startup ecosystem congregation, Huddle Kerala held in Kerala.

Asia's largest startup ecosystem congregation, Huddle Kerala, was held at Kovalam in Kerala on April 6 and 7. Chief Minister Pinarayi...

Teeka Ram Meena appointed as Chief Electoral officer of Kerala

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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Teeka Ram Meena becomes new Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala. </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Teekaram Meena is an IAS officer Kerala 1988 batch.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">He earlier was the Principal Secretary (Agriculture) with additional charge of Agriculture Production Commissioner; earlier he also served in Kerala government's planning and economic affairs department.</span></span></div>
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Teeka Ram Meena appointed as Chief Electoral officer of Kerala

Teeka Ram Meena becomes new Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala. Teekaram Meena is an IAS officer Kerala 1988 batch. He earlier was ...

Kollam becomes first complete food safety district in India

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Kollam becomes first complete food safety district in India

Kollam district in Kerala has become the first complete food safety district in the country. The announcement was made by Minister for He...

K Mohanan wins Swadeshabhimani-Kesari Award 2017

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 K Mohanan, former General Editor of Deshabhimani, has been selected for the Swadeshabhimani-Kesari media award 2016, instituted by the state government. The award carries a purse of Rs 1 lakh, citation and a plaque.<br />
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The award is the State government's top honour for journalists.<br />
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The committee also opined that K Mohanan was an Editor, journalist and columnist who gave a new direction to political journalism by overcoming the restrictions including censorship during the emergency.<br />
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K Mohanan had been the Chairman of Kerala Media Academy two times.<br />
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Read more at: http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/k-mohanan-wins-swadeshabhimani-kesari-award-1.2687158</div>

K Mohanan wins Swadeshabhimani-Kesari Award 2017

K Mohanan, former General Editor of Deshabhimani, has been selected for the Swadeshabhimani-Kesari media award 2016, instituted by the sta...

Jackfruit declared Kerala's official fruit

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Jackfruit has been declared as the official fruit of Kerala in the assembly. The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister VS Sunil Kumar.<br />
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The agriculture department has proposed the proposal to make jackfruit official.<br />
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The aim is to promote the 'Kerala Jackfruit' as a brand in markets across the country and abroad, showcasing its organic and nutritious qualities.<br />
This would also help in giving in the fruit's production and sale, besides increasing its value-added products.</div>

Jackfruit declared Kerala's official fruit

Jackfruit has been declared as the official fruit of Kerala in the assembly. The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister VS Sunil Ku...

Kerala State Film Awards 2018- Winners List

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<span style="font-size: 16px;">മികച്ച  നടൻ - ഇന്ദ്രന്‍സ് </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">മികച്ച  </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">നടി - പാര്‍വതി </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">മികച്ച സംവിധായകന്‍ - </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">ലിജോ ജോസ് പെല്ലിശേരി</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">മികച്ച കഥാചിത്രം - </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">ഒറ്റമുറി വെളിച്ചം</span><br />
മികച്ച രണ്ടാമത്തെ ചിത്രം  -<span style="font-size: 16px;">ഏ‍ദൻ.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">മികച്ച സ്വഭാവ നടൻ – അലൻസിയർ </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">സ്വഭാവ നടി – പോളി വൽസൻ (ഈ.മ.യൗ, ഒറ്റമുറി വെളിച്ചം) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">കഥാകൃത്ത് – എം.എ. </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">നിഷാദ് </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">തിരക്കഥാകൃത്ത് – സജീവ് പാഴൂർ (തൊണ്ടിമുതലും ദൃക്സാക്ഷിയും) ബാലതാരങ്ങൾ – മാസ്റ്റർ അഭിനന്ദ്, </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">നക്ഷത്ര </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">സംഗീതസംവിധായകൻ – എം.കെ. അർജുനൻ (ഭയാനകത്തിലെ ഗാനങ്ങൾ) ഗായകൻ – ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">ഗായിക – സിതാര കൃഷ്ണ</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">കുമാർ (വിമാനം) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16px;">ക്യാമറ – മനേഷ് മാധവ് </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">ജനപ്രിയ സിനിമ – രക്ഷാധികാരി ബൈജു </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">ഗാനരചയിതാവ് – പ്രഭാവർമ</span><br />
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Kerala State Film Awards 2018- Winners List

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First Padma Cafe of NSS opened in Adoor

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The first Padma Café, part of a hotel chain planned by the Nair Service Society (NSS) to empower women was opened in Adoor, Pathanamthitta.<br />
The inauguration of the cafe was made by NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair on March 4, 2018.<br />
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The cafe will have a beautifully decorated dining hall, a kitchen that will follow all cleanliness norms and enough parking space, besides hosting a rural mart that will sell products made by women like curry powder, bakery items, lamp oil, and handicraft items.</div>

First Padma Cafe of NSS opened in Adoor

The first Padma Café, part of a hotel chain planned by the Nair Service Society (NSS) to empower women was opened in Adoor, Pathanamthit...

Anil Vallathol appointed new Vice-Chancellor of Malayalam University

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Kerala Governor appointed Dr V Anil Kumar (Anil Vallathol) as Vice-Chancellor of the Thunchathezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur.<br />
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The post of Vice Chancellor fell vacant after the K Jayakumar completed his five-year term in last September.<br />
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Anil Vallathol is a former lecturer of Malayalam, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba and lecturer of the Sree Shankaracharya University of Sanskrit.<br />
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Anil Vallathol appointed new Vice-Chancellor of Malayalam University

Kerala Governor appointed Dr V Anil Kumar (Anil Vallathol) as Vice-Chancellor of the Thunchathezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur. ...

Kerala Sahitya Academy Awards 2016 Winners

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<li>S. Hareesh (short story)</li>
<li>Samkutty Pattamkari (drama)</li>
<li>S. Sudheesh (literary criticism)</li>
<li>Fr. V.P. Joseph Valiyaveetil (scholarly literature)</li>
<li>Chanthavila Murali (biography)</li>
<li>Harikrishnan (travelogue)</li>
<li>C.M. Rajan (translation)</li>
<li>K.T. Baburaj (children’s literature)</li>
<li>Murali Thummarukudy (humour). </li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #282828; font-family: Arial, serif;"> Winners of endowment awards are: P.A. Aboobecker (I.C. Chacko award); Arya Gopi, Rasmi Binoy (Kanakasree award); Ravi Menon (C.B. Kumar award); K.P. Sreedevi (K.R. Namboodiri award); Sunil Upasana (Geetha Hiranyan award); P. Soman (Kuttippuzha award); C. Ravichandran (G.N. Pillai award); and Sr. Anu David (Thunjan Memorial essay competition award).</span></span></div>
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Kerala Sahitya Academy Awards 2016 Winners

T.D. Ramakrishnan’s Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki is the best novel. Ammaye Kulippikumbol by Savithri Rajeevan secured the award for th...

Swaraj Trophy 2016-17 Announced: Winners List

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Minister of Local Government K T Jaleel announced the Swaraj Trophy for the best grama, block and district panchayats for the year 2016-17.<br />
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 Sreekrishnapuram grama panchayat in Palakkad won the award for the best panchayat, Lalam block panchayat in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta district panchayat won the first prize in the respective categories.<br />
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The winner will get Rs 25 lakh and Swaraj Trophy.<br />
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ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം : <b>ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണപുരം </b>( പാലക്കാട്‌ )<br />
രണ്ടാം സ്ഥാനം : മുളന്തുരുത്തി ( എറണാകുളം)<br />
മൂന്നാം സ്ഥാനം : പാപ്പിനിശ്ശേരി (കണ്ണൂര്‍ )<br />
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ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം: <b>ളാലം</b> (കോട്ടയം )<br />
രണ്ടാം സ്ഥാനം : പള്ളുരുത്തി (എറണാകുളം)<br />
മൂന്നാം സ്ഥാനം : പുളികീഴ് (പത്തനംതിട്ട)<br />
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ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം:  <b>പത്തനംതിട്ട</b></div>
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ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം : <b>ഇടമലക്കുടി </b>(ഇടുക്കി )</div>
രണ്ടാം സ്ഥാനം : അഗളി (പാലക്കാട്‌ )<br />
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Swaraj Trophy 2016-17 Announced: Winners List

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Justice Antony Dominic appointed as new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court

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<span style="font-family: "buenard" , serif;">President of India has appointed new Chief Justices in Kerala, Karnataka, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya High Courts.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "buenard" , serif;"> Acting Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Justice Antony </span><span style="font-family: "buenard" , serif;">Dominic has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "buenard" , serif;">Justice Tarun Agarwala, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, is the new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. Justice Abhilasha Kumari, Judge of the Gujarat High Court is the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court</span></div>

Justice Antony Dominic appointed as new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court

President of India has appointed new Chief Justices in Kerala, Karnataka, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya High Courts. Acting Chi...

Dr TK Narayanan appointed Kerala Kalamandalam vice-chancellor

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Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam has appointed Dr T.K. Narayanan as Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala Kalamandalam, a deemed university for Art and Culture.<br />
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The appointment is for a five-year period or till he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. Dr T K Narayanan.<br />
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Dr TK Narayanan appointed Kerala Kalamandalam vice-chancellor

Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam has appointed Dr T.K. Narayanan as Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala Kalamandalam, a deemed university for Art an...

MR Rajagopal: 2018 Padmashri winner from Kerala

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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">M. R. Rajagopal, MD, (born 23 September 1947) is an Indian palliative care physician. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">He is the founder chairman of <b>Pallium India</b>, a palliative care non-governmental organisation based in Kozhikode in Kerala.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">He is often referred to as the '<b>father of palliative care in India</b>' in honour of his significant contribution to the palliative care scene in India. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif;">Palliative care is a pain relief process for people suffering from terminal illnesses.</span></span></div>
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MR Rajagopal: 2018 Padmashri winner from Kerala

Indian Government honored Dr M. R. Rajagopal with the 2018 Padma Shri award. M. R. Rajagopal, MD, (born 23 September 1947) is an Indian ...

Nilambur Teak becomes the First Forest Produce to get its own GI Tag

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 Kerala's Nilambur teak has now been given the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indication (GI) Registry and Intellectual Property India.</div>
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The golden brown teak is known for its log dimensions, desired wood figure and wide reputation in the world of trade.</div>
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Kerala's Nilambur teak has now been given the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indication (GI) Re...

2018 Nisagandhi Prize for V P Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan

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The legendary dancing couple V P Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan have been selected for Kerala government's prestigious Nishagandhi award-2018. </div>
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The award is instituted by the Tourism Department of Kerala to honour personalities in the fields of music and dance.</div>
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2018 Nisagandhi Prize for V P Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan

The legendary dancing couple V P Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan have been selected for Kerala government's prestigious Nishagandhi...