Kannur Wins 64th Kerala School Arts Festival; BSS Gurukulam Best School

The 64th Kerala State School Arts Festival concluded with Kannur district winning the Gold Cup by scoring 1,028 points, narrowly surpassing Thrissur and Kozhikode. BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Alathur, retained the best school trophy with strong performances across multiple categories. The festival featured notable moments, including Siya Fathima's online participation due to illness and a poignant mono act highlighting transgender experiences. Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced plans to establish art training institutions for students.