The history of Malayalam journalism dates back over 150 years, originating with Christian missionaries publishing books and periodicals. The first Malayalam book was printed in 1772 in Rome. The first printing press in India was established in 1821 in Kottayam. Benjamin Bailey printed the first book in 1824 using new Malayalam types he designed. In 1845, the first lithographic press was set up in Thalasseri. The Basel Mission Society started the first newspaper in 1847 called 'News of the Kingdom'. Several other early newspapers included 'Dawn of the West', 'Treasury of Knowledge', and magazines published by missionary organizations, making Malayalam journalism over 150 years old.

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2.  The history of Malayalam journalism is over
hundred and fifty years old. Its genealogy is
often traced to Christian missionaries who
brought out books and periodicals for the
propagation of religion. The first
Malayalam book Samkshepa Vedartham
was printed in Rome, by Fr. Clement
Piyanias in 1772.
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3.  The first Malayalam book to be printed on
Indian soil was a translation of the
New Testament in 1418 at Courier Press,
Bombay. In 1811, the New Testament in
Malayalam was printed here. Philippose
Rampan did its translation. It was the first
book in Malayalam printed in Indian soil.
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4.  It was Benjamin Bailey who started printing
from Kottayam in 1821. Using the types given
by Fort St. George College of Madras, he
printed the first book Cherupaithangal in 1824.
Not satisfied with the types, he designed a
new set of Malayalam types in 1829 and used
them for printing the NewTestament.
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5.  It was in 1845, that a litho press was set up
in Malabar at Illikkunnu near Thalasseri by
Rev. Herman Gundert of the Basal Mission
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6. Dr. Hermann Gundert was a
famousGerman scholar and
missionary who is noted for his
outstanding contribution towards
Malayalam language. Gundert
compiled a Malayalam grammar
book Malayalabhaasha
Vyakaranam in 1859, the first
Malayalam - English dictionary in
1872 and also translated the Bible
into Malayalam language.
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7.  Basel Mission Society (BMS) started the first
newspaper in Kerala
 June 1847
 Herman Gundert was the brain behind this
newspaper
 from Illikkunnu nearTellicherry
 Known as ‘News of the Kingdom’
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8.  Six page monthly
 It had 42 issues
 Free of cost
 It ceased publication in 1850
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10.  Known as ‘Dawn of theWest’
 Second journal
 Started in October 1847 fromTellichery
 Publisher : BMS
 Contents included natural science,
geography, history etc
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11.  Consisted of Eight pages
 It annual subscription was half a rupee
 Federic Mullar was the editor of Paschimodayam
 Ceased publication in 1851
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13.  Treasury of Knowledge
 Published in 1848 from CMS press Kottayam
 Benchamin Baily played a crucial role in
publishing this newspaper
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14.  Monthly magazine
 was the first paper,that came out of printing machine.
 It was well-circulated among the Christian, Hindu and
Muslim communities.
 eight-page magazine
 First to publish monthly calender and serialised novel
‘Pullelikunju’
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16.  Fourth journal in Malayalam
 The first educational publication
 Also known as Kottayam College Quarterly
magazine
 By CMS College in 1864 from Kottayam
 It gave a great service to literature, language
and education
 Ceased publication in 1867
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18.  Trumpet of theVoice
 Started on October 12, 1876 from
Koonamavu
 Publishers : ItalianCarmelite Mission
 Its first editor: Rev.Fr.Candidus
 16 page fortnightly
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19.  1900: thrice a month
 1904: weekly
 1926: Sathyanadam
 1999: ceased publication
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20.  Started in 1878
 Published by BMS
 Contents: articles, essays, stories with moral
content, etc
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21.  Published from Kottayam in 1887
 Fortnightly
 1895 : thrice a month
 1899: weekly
 1927: daily
 1931 – 1938 : weekly
 1938: name was changed to Deepika
 Oldest surviving newspaper in Malayalam
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23.  Rajyasamacharam
 Paschimodayam
 Jnana nikshepam
 vidyasamgraham
 Sathyanada kahalam
 Keralopakari
 Nasrani deepika
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