 | Concerns of education department to be addressed in new sports policy in KeralaThe sports minister had earlier announced that textbooks on physical education will be distributed in schools from the upcoming academic year. |
 | India, Sri Lanka play to half-empty stands; Congress blames Kerala Sports MinisterAmid criticism from various quarters that ticket rates were exorbitant, Abdurahiman had sparked off a major controversy by saying that those who cannot afford it need not go to watch the match. |
 | Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan comes down on sports ministerHe recalled that the sports minister had said that starving people need not come to watch the cricket match. |
