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The hill temple at Sabarimala was opened on November 16 for the over two-month-long pilgrimage season amidst tension. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala row: Kerala police stop car part of Pon Radhakrishnan's convoy

The police said another vehicle part of the convoy was stopped on suspicion that Sabarimala protestors were travelling in it.

22 Nov 2018 2:00 PM

Temple priests said they will shut the temple if women between 10 and 50 enter the temple premises. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Trupti Desai to return home, drops Sabarimala visit plan after protests

The Sabarimala temple opened today at 5 pm for the third time after SC verdict that lifted ban on entry of women.

16 Nov 2018 11:11 AM

Deputy SP B Harikumar had been on the run since the incident on November 5. (Photo: File)

Absconding Kerala cop, who pushed man in front of car, commits suicide

Last week, Harikumar was suspended and booked after he allegedly pushed a 32-year-old man before a moving car.

13 Nov 2018 5:48 PM

The shrine, nestled in the sprawling Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats, was witness to frenzied devotees protesting against the entry of young women in the menstrual age when it was opened in October and early this month for monthly pujas. (Photo: PTI | File)

Devotees wary of facilities with 6 days left for Sabarimala pilgrimage

This is going to be the first 'Mandala Makkarvillakku' season after the massive destruction caused by the August floods.

12 Nov 2018 3:09 PM

Protests erupted in Sabarimala temple in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta on Tuesday after a woman reached near the 18 holy steps of the hilltop shrine and agitators heckled her over her age. (Photo: PTI)

Clashes at Sabarimala after woman reaches near temple, cameraman hurt

The woman identified as Lalitha, was forced to show her Aadhaar card to prove her age and police confirmed that she is 52 years old.

06 Nov 2018 9:02 AM

Devotees arrive at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district on Monday. This is the second time the hill shrine opened for “darshan” after the Supreme Court allowed the entry of women of all age groups. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala shrine opens, no women of 10-50 enter

30-year-old woman at base camp; shrine a fortress.

06 Nov 2018 12:45 AM

Sabarimala virtually turned into a fortress with hundreds of police personnel, including armed commandos, dotting the place where surveillance cameras and mobile phone jammers were installed. (Photo: File)

30-year-old woman seeks protection to enter Sabarimala temple as door opens

The woman, Anju, identified herself as a native of Cherthala in Alappuzha district.

05 Nov 2018 8:55 PM

A large number of devotees thronged Sabarimala temple to worship Lord Ayappa. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Sabarimala temple opens for special puja amid tight security

In anticipation of protests, prohibitory orders have been issued for the base towns of Pamba, Nilakkal, Erumeli and Elavunkal.

05 Nov 2018 5:39 PM

Devotees were seen trekking up the hill while chanting hymns in praise of the deity. (Photo: ANI)

Devotees begin trek towards Sabarimala shrine amid tight security

Pathanamthitta district administration has imposed Section 144 in Sannidhanam, Pamba, Nilakkal, and Elavunkal till Nov 6.

05 Nov 2018 1:45 PM

This is the second time the hill temple will open for devotees after the Supreme Court in late September allowed women of all ages to enter it, overruling those who believe that woman aged between 10 and 50 shouldn’t visit the shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. (Photo: File)

Tight security in Sabarimala as temple opens for special prayer today

Orders banning assembly of four or more people have been imposed in Sabarimala and nearby areas, police said Sunday.

05 Nov 2018 8:28 AM

This is the second time Sabarimala temple would open for 'darshan' after the Supreme Court allowed entry of women of all age groups into it. (Photo: File)

Heavy security at Sabarimala as temple to open for special prayer tomorrow

Police has not received a request from any woman (age groups 10 to 50) for security assistance to visit the sanctum sanctorum.

04 Nov 2018 9:17 PM

Barricades have been erected at many places en route to Nilakkal and police personnel are allowing vehicles only after checking. (Photo: File)

Kerala: 1,500 cops deployed, on high alert as Sabarimala opens tomorrow

The temple will open on Monday at 5 pm and a special puja will be held on November 6 after which the shrine will shut at 10 pm.

04 Nov 2018 9:21 AM

Considering another petition by a BJP functionary, Kerala HC observed Lord Ayyappa temple belonged to all and it was a shrine where devotees of all faiths could enter to offer prayers. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Genuine' devotees to get necessary aid at Sabarimala: Kerala govt to HC

Kerala informed HC that necessary, requisite action would be taken to maintain law and order in Sabarimala.

29 Oct 2018 8:21 PM

Kerala Police has released photographs of over 200 people suspected to have been involved in the protests at Sabarimala to prevent the entry of women of menstrual age into the Lord Ayyappa shrine last week. (Photo: File | PTI)

Kerala Police releases photos of over 200 suspected protesters at Sabarimala

Special teams would be formed in all districts to identify the suspects whose photographs were released on Wednesday, police sources said.

25 Oct 2018 3:00 PM

Despite the top court's ruling, a large number of devotees have been protesting against the entry of women to the Sabarimala Temple. (Photo: AP)

Will do everything possible to implement SC verdict: Kerala IG on Sabarimala row

Security near shrine has been stepped up following volatile situation after few women unsuccessfully tried to enter with police protection.

21 Oct 2018 2:31 PM

The News Minute reporter Saritha S Balan (L) and Republic TV's South India bureau chief Pooja Prasanna (R) were attacked by anti-women protesters near Sabarimala temple. (Photo: Facebook, Twitter Screengrab respectively)

Women journalists attacked near Sabarimala despite police presence

Journalists were attacked at Pamba by anti-women protesters when they had gone to cover agitations near Sabarimala temple.

17 Oct 2018 3:02 PM

A woman from Kerala and another from Andhra Pradesh were turned away by protesters. (Photo: PTI)

2 women devotees reach Sabarimala temple, turned away by protesters

Protesters stopped the women while they were trekking towards the Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala.

17 Oct 2018 12:16 PM

Slogans were raised as women marched in protest at Nilakkal, the main gateway to Sabarimala. (Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Protesters on streets, agitate over women's entry to Sabarimala temple

The doors of Sabarimala temple will be opened to women for the time at 5 pm today.

17 Oct 2018 11:11 AM

The Kerala police ordered that anyone trying to obstruct entry will amount to criminal conspiracy. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sabarimala temple opens amid protests, women’s entry stalled

The trek to the Lord Ayyappa Shrine began at 3 pm and the entry to the doors of the Sabarimala temple at 5 pm.

17 Oct 2018 9:55 AM

The five members have been identified as Sayub (36), his wife Safiya Kathum (29), his brother Irshad (27), Safiya's brother Anwar Shah (11) and her six-month-old baby Safiyan. United Nations (UN) refugee Identity cards were recovered from them. (Photo: ANI)

5-member Rohingya family detained, interrogated by Kerala police

As per the preliminary probe, the family arrived from Hyderabad to Thiruvananthapuram on Monday night.

03 Oct 2018 10:50 AM

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