Discussion with mill owners regarding paddy procurement by ministers of Finance, Agriculture, Food, and Industries; science festival organized by Poovannur Jamia Madinathunnoor Department of Science and Technology Science Orbit; painting exhibition as part of the program 'Names of Gaza'; book launch of U S Raveendran's work by Dr Sebastian Paul, Joshi George; among other thing are some of the major events on October 18, 2025.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Thykkaud Public Works Rest House: Seminar by the State Resource Centre on "The Role of Education in a Knowledge Economy." Minister V. Sivankutty – 10:00
• Karyavattom LNIPE Stadium: Sports meet for students from Residential Schools, Pre-Matric, and Post-Matric Hostels under the Scheduled Tribe Development Department. Minister V. Sivankutty – 9:00
• Thykkaud Bharat Bhavan: Inauguration of Samskara Sahithi's Professional Drama Festival. KC. Venugopal MP – 5:00
• Putharikandam E.K. Nayanar Park: Inauguration of the Vayalar Ramavarma Cultural Festival by Vayalar Cultural Forum. Minister V. Sivankutty – 5:15
• Thykkaud Ganesham: Sharmila Biswas's Odissi performance at Soorya Festival. – 6:45
• Kottakkakam Priyadarshini Hall: Narayaneeyam Sathram. – 8:30
• Poojappura Saraswathi Mandapam Auditorium: "Nerkku Ner" (Face to Face) by Kozhikode Srishti Communications, part of Ananthapuri Cultural and Charitable Theatre's Drama Festival. – 6:30
• Venganoor Spark Pastel Center: Annual Conference of Association of Moral Theologians. – 10:00
• Thiruvananthapuram Universal Community Hall: Book launch of "Kavya Mallika" by P.K. Shankaran Kutty. Former Chief Secretary R. Ramachandran Nair. – 5:00
• Aries Plus Theatre: Script launch of "Aalroopangal" by C V Premkumar. Minister V Sivankutty – 6:00

Kollam

• Kollam Public Library, Saraswathi Hall: Manaveeyam program organized by Tatvamasi Kollam Chapter at 9:00 am.
• Kizhakkunela Nandavilasa UPS Ground: Keli Kizhakkunela Professional Drama Festival – Play 'Akathakku Thurannitta Vaathil' (The Door Opened Inward) at 7:15 pm.

Kottayam

• Public Library Hall: Poets' Meet – 2:30 pm. Release of T.G.R. Balakrishnan's novel 'Mughangal' (Faces). K. Suresh Kurup to receive the book. Writer Dr. V. Ashalatha – 4:00 pm.
• Orchid Residency Auditorium: EPF Staff Federation Kerala Biennial Conference. Discussion – 9:30 am, Honouring Ceremony – 11:30 am, Election of Office Bearers – 12:30 pm.

Ernakulam

• Durbar Hall Ground: Walkathon organized as part of the Bureau of Indian Standards' Standard Day celebration – 6:30 am
• Kalamassery Faith City Church, Nelson Mandela Road: Medical Camp, Eye Examination, Free Medicine Distribution – 8:30 am
• Girinagar Bhavans Vidyalaya: 'Oorja 2025' sports competitions for Kindergarten children, inaugurated by Collector G. Priyanka – 9:00 am
• Near Vyttila Bus Shelter: Inauguration of 'Clean Toilet' organized in collaboration with Better Kochi Response Group and Rotary Club of Cochin Central – 9:30 am
• Bolgatty Palace: Supplyco Golden Jubilee Celebration – Honouring former Managing Directors – Inauguration by Minister G R Anil – 10:00 am, Honouring distributors and other institutions associated with Supplyco – Inauguration by Minister P. Rajeev – 2:00 pm, Discussion with mill owners regarding paddy procurement by Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, Food, and Industries – 3:30 pm
• Ernakulam St. Teresa's HSS: Trophy procession for the State School Sports Meet to be held in Thiruvananthapuram – 10:00 am
• Ernakulam TDM Hall: Vedanta Study Class led by K R Nambiar under the auspices of Ernakulam Karayogam – 10:00 am
• Pattadipalam Kerala Museum: 'Kabhoom – Aazhi, Azhi, Azhal' exhibition organized by the Climate Community Art Initiative – 10:00 am
• Kacheripady St. Antony's HSS: District-level 'Swadesh Mega Quiz' competition led by the KPSTA State Committee: Registration – 2:00 pm Competition – 2:30 pm
• Cochin Shipyard: Ceremony for the simultaneous launching of 3 ships – 2:00 pm
• Ernakulam Public Library Hall: Book launch of U S Raveendran's work by Dr Sebastian Paul, Joshi George – 3:00 pm
• Ernakulam TDM Hall: Artist Namboothiri Samman (Award) to be presented to Artist C Bhagyanaath by Mohanlal – 5:00 pm
• Ernakulam Rajendra Maidan: Glo Kochi Celebration – Inauguration by MP Hibi Eden – 5:30 pm
• Ernakulam Fine Arts Hall: Mohiniyattam performance by Divya Deepak – 6:30 pm
• Edappally Changampuzha Cultural Centre: Dance Arangettam (debut performance) by Nila – 6:30 pm

Kozhikode

• Swapnanagari Calicut Trade Centre: Inauguration of the Global Build Expo organized by the Licensed Engineers and Supervisors Federation (LENSFED) – Minister P A Mohammed Riyas, 9:00 am
• Mavilikkadavu MSS Public School: District School Chess Competition organized jointly by the Chess Association and MSS PTA, 9:00 am
• Regional Science Planetarium: Science Festival organized by Poovannur Jamia Madinathunnoor Department of Science and Technology Science Orbit, 10:00 am
• DCC Office: P.V.G. Commemoration and Award Presentation by the Commemoration Committee – Inaugurated by DCC President K. Praveen Kumar, 11:00 am
• Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery: Painting Exhibition as part of the program 'Names of Gaza', 11:00 am
• Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery: Group Painting Exhibition – 'Beyond the Greens' – organized by Chithrakar Kerala in collaboration with Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary – Inaugurated by Sunil Ashokapuram, 11:30 am
• Saithoon Hotel, near Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road: National Engineers' Day Celebration by REC (NITC) 1968 Batch – North Region, 12:00 pm
• C H Ashokan Memorial Hall: Dr N M Mohammedali Endowment, instituted by the KGOA State Committee, presented to theatre actress Nilambur Ayisha – Inaugurated by M. Swaraj, 2:30 pm
• Kandamkulam Jubilee Hall: Declaration of Destitution-Free Corporation – Minister P A Mohammed Riyas, 3:00 pm
• Muthalakkulam Joint Council Hall: Commemoration of Music Director K. Raghavan, Song rendition by Kanesh Puvannur, 4:00 pm
• M.A. Unneerikutty Memorial Hall, SNES Building, near 4th Railway Gate: Ramasramam Unneerikutty Award Presentation – Mayor Beena Philip, 5:00 pm
• Vedhi Auditorium: Documentary Screening as part of the 70th anniversary of Govindapuram Library – Inaugurated by V Suresh Babu, 5:00 pm