KOTTAYAM: The fifth anniversary and family meet of “Malayali Manassu”, an online newspaper published from the state of Pennsylvania, USA, will be held today (Thursday, January 8, 2026) in Kottayam.
The anniversary celebration, scheduled for the afternoon at the Kurian Memorial Auditorium of Njalikuzhy Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church, will be inaugurated by MP Francis George. MP Anto Antony will preside over the function. Chief Editor Raju Shankarathil will deliver the welcome address, while Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan MLA will present the keynote speech. Film and television actor Rasheed Karappuzha will attend as the chief guest.
MLAs Chandy Oommen and Job Michael, former MLA Shobhana George, Panchayat President Ramesh Natarajan, and Dr. Varghese Perayil will offer felicitation speeches.
Literary Conference and Cultural Programs
A literary conference beginning at 10 a.m. will feature the honoring of writers, book releases, presentation of mementos, and distribution of prizes to competition winners. This will be followed by a variety of cultural programs, including finger art displays, dance performances by Kala Jyothi Idukki, and a musical concert by the Seraphim Idukki Music Band.
The public meeting in the afternoon will include felicitation speeches by prominent personalities from various fields, followed by the honoring and award presentation to regular contributors of Malayali Manassu, according to Chief Editor Raju Shankarathil.
About Malayali Manassu
Launched on January 1, 2021, from Pennsylvania, USA, Malayali Manassu is one of the first South Indian online newspapers to be published from the United States. The publication focuses on local, state, national, and international news, while also promoting social, cultural, and literary development.
The newspaper publishes news round the clock and features more than fifteen different sections. Its content is curated by experienced journalists. Malayali Manassu is also actively involved in charitable activities and initiatives to support underprivileged communities.
Veteran journalist Mathew Shankarathil, who completed 52 years as an editor at Malayala Manorama, serves as the Managing Editor. John Shankarathil Corepiscopa is the Resident Editor, and Raju Shankarathil serves as the Chief Editor. More than fifty regular contributors write on a wide range of topics.
Chief Editor Raju Shankarathil stated that writers of Malayali Manassu, along with prominent figures from social, cultural, and literary fields, will participate in the family meet being held in Kottayam today.
