
Kerala Piravi at 70: Keralam marks first formation day under new name
Keralam marks its 70th formation day on November 1, 2026, the first since its new name took effect, with the CM opening the Festival of Kerala.
Nandini curd costs Rs 68 a litre from November 1, 2026, up Rs 14, on top of the Rs 8 milk rise; Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Bengaluru hoteliers object.


Keralam marks its 70th formation day on November 1, 2026, the first since its new name took effect, with the CM opening the Festival of Kerala.

On October 30, 2026, the Madras High Court set up a five-member board led by two retired judges to run the Chidambaram temple; Dikshitars keep the rituals.

Andhra Pradesh's food safety commissioner has banned making, selling or serving analogue paneer for a year, in an order reported on October 30-31, 2026.

Kuching's Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Sarawak, Malaysia, held its Maha Kumbhabhishegam from October 27 to 30, 2026 after a rebuild begun in 2019.

A 34-line inscription from Harihara II's reign, dated to about 1387 CE, was found near Nandalike in Udupi district, reported on October 30, 2026.

Uttar Pradesh's Ayurvedic and Unani board cancelled 19 more registrations over forged degrees, reported on 30 October 2026, after 41 in August.

A University of Eastern Finland study of 2,546 men, reported on 28 October 2026, tied plant protein to slightly higher testosterone and animal protein to lower.

Kerala's Operation Thelima 2.0 on 27 October 2026 checked 160 fried-snack units, suspended 32 licences and destroyed 568 litres of used oil and 7,000 snacks.
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