India’s rich biodiversity is back in the spotlight after scientists stumbled upon a brand-new orchid species in the Kanthalloor region of Kerala. This exciting discovery, announced in January 2026, underscores the fact that India’s forests are still home to countless plant species waiting to be ...

Kerala has become the first Indian state to declare Bacillus subtilis as its official State Microbe. In a pioneering move for India, the state government has emphasized the vital role of microbes in our daily lives, impacting everything from human health to agriculture and environmental ...

In a historic infrastructure initiative, Kerala is set to build its first underwater tunnel, connecting Vypin and Fort Kochi, as part of the state’s ambitious coastal highway development project. This engineering marvel will significantly reduce the current 16 km road distance to a 3 km sub-sea ...

In a landmark moment for India’s social development narrative, Kerala is set to become the first state to be officially declared “free of extreme poverty.” The announcement will be made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on November 1, 2025, during a public event at Central Stadium in ...

Kerala Becomes First Fully Digitally Literate State in India. Kerala has been officially declared the first fully digitally literate state in India, marking the successful completion of Phase I of the Digi Keralam project. The achievement stems from the "Digi Keralam" programme, ...

The Kerala Fisheries Department has awarded the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 to Kasaragod district for excellence in performance in the Popular Fish Farming Project. Awards such as this affirm Kasaragod on the leading edge of sustainable and innovative aquaculture and its continued ...

Kerala made a major leap for biodiversity conservation recently when it established India’s first butterfly sanctuary. Their newly designated butterfly sanctuary is located in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in the northernmost district of Kerala, Kannur. This first-of-its-kind designation makes the ...

Kerala has made history by becoming the first state in India to set up a Senior Citizens Commission, thanks to the passing of the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill, 2025. This important body is dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of our elderly population while also ...

In a major move to strengthen cybersecurity measures, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre (SOC) for the Kerala Police Cyber Division through video conferencing. This SOC aims to improve the security of police systems and vital ...

The Kerala government has launched Nayanamritham 2.0, an innovative AI-based eye screening initiative designed for the early detection of chronic eye diseases. This program, developed in collaboration with health-tech company Remidio, is the first of its kind globally, being a government-led ...