Kerala

Kerala General Education and Labour Minister V. Sivankutty has sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for ignoring public school education and betraying workers' interests in favor of corporates. He highlighted the lack of focus on school infrastructure and worker welfare. Sivankutty urged the Centre to adopt Kerala's inclusive education models.

January 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Kozhikode for allegedly stabbing a motorcycle rider following a quarrel over vehicle parking. The incident occurred at Olavanna when the accused became aggressive after being questioned about his reckless parking. The injured rider, a resident of Mathara, reported the matter to the police.

Following the Union Ministry's denial of censor exemptions for 19 films, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) to screen them anyway. The 30th edition, underway since December 13 with 206 films from 82 countries, faces scheduling challenges but will proceed amid ongoing protests.

December 15, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry has denied permission for the screening of 19 films at the 2025 International Film Festival of Kerala. These include several films on Palestine and the Spanish film Beef. The decision has prompted public protests and criticism from organizers in Kerala.

A woman has lodged a sexual assault complaint against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Police have registered a rape case against the MLA based on the complaint.

November 19, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Kerala high court has slammed the Travancore Devaswom Board for inadequate crowd control at the Sabarimala temple. It ordered enhancements to facilities for pilgrims during the ongoing season. This comes amid rising devotee numbers at the hill shrine.