Government Officially Renames Kerala to Keralam
· India · The Hindu, NDTV, News18
The Union Home Ministry has officially notified the change of the state's name from Kerala to Keralam, effective Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This follows the passage of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill in both houses of Parliament earlier this month and subsequent presidential assent. The legislative process began after the Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a unanimous resolution in 2024 requesting the change. The new law mandates necessary constitutional and consequential amendments to reflect the state's renamed identity.
Why it matters
The name change formalises a long-standing request from the Kerala state government, requiring updates to official state documents and constitutional references.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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