PM Modi Launches Rs 16,000 Crore Projects

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

National

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth more than Rs 16,000 crore. The projects span transport, energy and connectivity, with events scheduled in Ernakulam and Tiruchirappalli. PM

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Cabinet Clears Kerala Rename To Keralam

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi has approved a proposal to change the official name of the state of Kerala to “Keralam,” setting in motion the constitutional process required for the renaming through Parliament. Union Cabinet Approves Kerala To Keralam Name Change The decision follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly seeking […]

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Maharashtra’s EV Push Is a Template Other States Must Copy

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Maharashtra has taken a practical step that deserves appreciation: it is not just announcing an Electric Vehicle policy, it is funding it and executing it. The recent clearance of ₹60 crore for EV incentives and toll waivers is not a headline-grabbing mega number, but it is exactly the kind of credibility signal that changes market […]

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Kerala CM Condemns Attacks on Christmas Celebrations

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised incidents of violence, intimidation, and disruption linked to Christmas celebrations reported from different parts of the country. Speaking on the issue, Vijayan said such acts are deeply disturbing and run contrary to the constitutional values of religious freedom and secularism. He stated that targeting

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BJP Wins Third Consecutive Term in Palakkad Municipality

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party has retained control of the Palakkad municipality for a third consecutive term in the Kerala local body elections, marking a notable outcome in a state where the party has limited municipal presence. The result reinforces Palakkad’s position as a key urban pocket where the BJP has managed to sustain electoral support […]

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Dileep Acquitted In 2017 Kerala Assault Case

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

A sessions court in Ernakulam has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case. The verdict was delivered after a long trial that lasted nearly eight years. Six other accused were found guilty. The case had been one of the most closely watched legal battles in Kerala’s film industry. Court Says […]

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Kerala HC Grants Interim Protection To MLA

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

The Kerala High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case. The order will remain in force until December 15, when the court will hear his anticipatory bail plea. The court noted that serious arguments had been raised by the defence and said it would consider them […]

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Kerala Set to Become First Indian State Free of Extreme Poverty

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

The government of Kerala is preparing to officially declare the state free of extreme poverty on November 1, coinciding with Kerala Piravi Day. The ruling coalition says the milestone has been achieved through the state-launched Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP), initiated in 2021, which identified 64,006 families living in extreme deprivation and implemented

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Mohanlal’s Ivory Ownership Certificate Cancelled

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

In a significant ruling, the Mohanlal ivory possession case took a fresh turn as the Kerala High Court cancelled the actor’s ownership certificate for four elephant tusks that were seized in 2011. The court directed the state government to issue a fresh notification following proper legal procedures, citing the earlier certificate’s lack of statutory enforcement. […]

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Kerala Announces Extreme Poverty-Free Status from November 1

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Kerala government has announced that the state will be declared free of extreme poverty on November 1, 2025, becoming India’s first state to achieve this milestone. The formal event will be held at 5 pm at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram and will feature celebrities including Mammootty, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan as chief guests. Program Details […]