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KERALA IS NOW OFFICIALLY “KERALAM”

A historic change has been formally completed as President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the State of Kerala to be officially known as Keralam.

Key Points

• The Kerala Legislative Assembly had unanimously sought the name change, arguing that “Keralam” is the name of the State in Malayalam.

• The Union Cabinet approved the proposal on 24 February 2026.

• The proposal followed the constitutional procedure laid down under Article 3 of the Constitution of India.

• Parliament subsequently passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026.

• President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Bill on 14 August 2026.

• The change alters the State’s official constitutional name from Kerala → Keralam, bringing the English official name closer to the Malayalam കേരളം (Keralam).

Major awards and honours

Lalremsiami – Arjuna Award 2025

Lalremsiami, popularly known as Siami, is one of India’s leading women hockey players from Mizoram. She has been selected for the Arjuna Award 2025, becoming one of the 17 sportspersons chosen for the national honour. In hockey, Rajkumar Pal has also been selected for the award.

The Arjuna Award, instituted by the Government of India in 1961, is one of the country’s major sports honours. Named after the legendary archer Arjuna of the Mahabharata, it recognises sportspersons for outstanding performance, consistency, discipline, leadership and sportsmanship.

Lalremsiami’s major achievements

* In 2019, Lalremsiami was named the FIH Women’s Rising Star of the Year by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
* In the same year, she won the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21).
* She currently represents the Railway Sports Promotion Board, while also being associated with Hockey Mizoram.
* In the Women’s Hockey India League, she plays as a forward for the Shrachi Bengal Tigers (formerly referred to as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers).
* She was originally acquired by the Bengal Tigers for ₹25 lakh for the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League.

Her selection for the Arjuna Award 2025 adds another major national recognition to a career that has already brought considerable honour to Indian hockey and Mizoram.

On 18 August 2026 (Tuesday), the Supreme Court Collegium approved the proposal to appoint Mrs. Helen Dawngliani as a Judge of the Gauhati High Court. It also approved advocate Nchumbemo Mozhui for appointment as a High Court Judge. Mrs. Dawngliani is currently serving as a District & Sessions Judge at Aizawl District Court.

Brief profile:

* Joined the Mizoram Judicial Service on 24 May 2011.
* Holds B.A. (Hons) and LL.B. degrees.
* Served as Additional District & Sessions Judge in Aizawl and Lunglei.
* Served as Registrar of the Gauhati High Court.
* Served as Secretary, Law & Judicial Department, Government of Mizoram from April 2021 to July 2024.
* Also served as Government Advocate-cum-Additional Public Prosecutor at the Gauhati High Court, Aizawl Bench.
* Following the retirement of Justice Marli Vankung on 3 March 2026, Mrs. Helen Dawngliani is set to become the second Mizo woman to serve as a High Court Judge.

Source: jclalnunsanga.in

Vande Mataram — from a song to a symbol of national awakening. 🇮🇳

Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and later immortalised through India’s freedom struggle, Vande Mataram became a powerful expression of love for the motherland, sacrifice, resistance and national unity.

From the 1896 Indian National Congress session to the Swadeshi Movement of 1905, its words inspired generations in the struggle against colonial rule.

More than a patriotic song, Vande Mataram became a voice of India’s freedom movement.

Vande Mataram! 🇮🇳

Freedom was not won in a day. 🇮🇳

From the Battle of Plassey in 1757 to Independence in 1947, India’s journey was shaped by resistance, sacrifice, political awakening and mass movements.

This Independence Day, revisit 10 turning points that changed the course of India’s freedom struggle.

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Know the struggle. Remember the sacrifices. Value the freedom.

Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳
Jai Hind!

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Governor Gen. Dr Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Mizoram Public Service Commission member atan K Lalrinzuali, IAS a ruat a; K Lalrinzuali hi vawiin (July 31) hian sorkar hna ațangin a pension dawn. MPSC member atana lak luh a nih hun tur tarlan a ni lo.

MPSC-ah hian chairman pakhat leh member pahnih an awm thei a, tunah hian chairman R Lalramnghaka, IAS (Rtd) niin, member K Lalhmingliana, MCS (Rtd) nen an awm mek a ni.