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| Libraries |
The library movement has taken deep roots here and altogether
382 libraries function in this dissrict |
| Kottayam
Public Library |
The
Kottayam Public Library, is one of the oldest
in Kerala. Started in 1882 under the initiative
of Shri. T. Rama Rao, the then Peshkar of Kottayam,
this library attracts book lovers in and out of
the district. There are about 4000 members and
a collection of 125000 books. The children’s
library and the Balabhavan attached to it were
started in 1972. About 14,000 books have been
collected here, for children. Coaching classes
in music, dance, painting and crafts are also
conducted at the Balabhavan. |
| Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham |
The
Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham or the
Writers Co-operative Society, founded in1945,
with its head quarters at Kottayam, is a unique
co-operative of men of letters. |
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Media |
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In
the history of journalism, Kottayam occupies a
prominent place. The origin of journalistic activity
in the district can be traced back to the middle
of the last century. Janaanikshepam the first
newspaper published by the natives, was brought
out from CMS Press at Kottayam in 1848. |
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Vidyasamgraham
a publication of the CMS college, was
started in 1864. Many of the then famous
writers, had contributed to this publication.
In 1867, Sandishtavadi another newspaper,
was started at Kottayam by W.H. Moor,
which was later banned. Malayala Mithram,
started in 1878, was in circulation
for about 12 years. |
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In
1887, Nasrani Deepika was
started Mannanam near Kottayam
by the Carmelites of Mary
Immaculates (CMI) missionaries,
which later became the Deepika
and continues to be one of
the leading vernacular dailies
of the state. |
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The
‘Malayala Manorama’,
now the largest circulated
daily in India, was started
at Kottayam in 1890 by K.C.
Mammen Mapila. Bhashaposhini,
the literary magazine, was
also started by him in 1892.
After a long break, this publication
was revived. Personaliteis
like Kerala Varma Valiya Koyi
Thampuran, Mooloor S. Padmanabha
Panicker, Kattakayathil Cheriyan
Mappila and Moorkothu Kumaran,
had appeared in the pages
of these publications. |
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Kottayam
is the centre of newspapers
and periodicals. Four major
dailies; viz. Malayala Manorama,
Mathrubhumi, Deepika and Mangalam
are being published from here.
The number of periodicals
come to about thirty. |
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The
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
(IIMC), a Central Government Institution,
with its headquarters in New Delhi,
has opened its second branch at Kottayam.
The site of the Kottayam branch is at
Vadavathoor, 3km. Away from Kottayam
Town. IIMC is engaged in improving professional
knowledge and technical skill of the
personnel working in various media,
information & publicity departments
of the Government and Public Sector
undertakings. |
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