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The shrine is being opened for the pujas over a fortnight after the 64-day annual pilgrimage season concluded on January 20. (Photo: File)

Kerala police demand prohibitory orders as Sabarimala temple opens today

The Sabarimala Karma Samiti, apex body, has been opposing Sep 28 SC verdict that allowed women of all ages to worship at the shrine.

12 Feb 2019 10:59 AM

The nuns had received their transfer orders from the Missionaries of Jesus Congregation in March 2018, months after they had complained at several forums within the church against the Bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Church revokes transfer order on four nuns, a day before their protest

The nuns announced the development at the protest venue in Kottayam as they demanded justice for the nun.

09 Feb 2019 5:37 PM

The clash took place near Pettah around 1 am and the four injured, two each from both sides, have been admitted to the Trivandrum Medical College, police said. (Photo: ANI)

4 injured in clash between workers of RSS, DYFI in Kerala

A case has been registered in Vanchiyoor police station and a probe is underway.

07 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

Durga was earlier assaulted by her mother-in-law for entering the Sabarimala temple. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Sabarimala row: Local court allows Kanakadurga to enter husband's house

In January’s first week, Kanaka Durga along with Bindu managed to enter the hill shrine.

06 Feb 2019 11:16 AM

On January 18, Kerala government in a note to the Supreme Court had said that 51 women between 10 and 50 years of age entered the Sabarimala temple following the verdict of the top court. (Photo: ANI)

Not 51, but 2 women of 10-50 age group entered Sabarimala: Kerala Devaswom Minister

Surendran said that there was no confirmation yet on the age of a Sri Lankan woman who visited the temple in January this year.

05 Feb 2019 8:22 AM

Abdul Matin was trained along with Nasirullah, a JMB terrorist, who is also an accused in the 2014 Khagragarh blast in Bardhman. (Photo: ANI)

Terror suspect Abdul Matin arrested in Mallapuram, to be produced in court today

Hailing from Assam's Barpeta, Matin is one of the 15 trainees from the Simulia Madrasa and Mokimnagar Madrasa in Bardhman district.

02 Feb 2019 4:04 PM

Facing the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, the statue of 'Yakshi' is designed as a voluptuous naked woman (Photo:AFP)

'Yakshi' the iconic nude woman statue in Kerala to get facelift

The imposing structure, located at the sprawling Malampuzha gardens, was sculpted by eminent artist Kanayi Kunhiraman in the year 1969.

02 Feb 2019 3:20 PM

'Rebuilding after the floods is a challenge before us. After floods, Sabarimala violence was the second disaster in the state. Lakhs of women came out on the streets to say they are equal and not unholy,' Isaac said while presenting the state budget in the assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Sabrimala violence second disaster after floods: Kerala Finance Minister

Isaac's statement comes after TDB that manages the Sabarimala Temple, reportedly sought financial help from the Kerala government.

31 Jan 2019 2:43 PM

While replying to a submission on the issue in the state assembly, Vijayan said such raids were not usually carried out at the party offices in the state. (Photo: File)

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Kerala officer for search in CPI(M) office

Vijayan's criticism comes amid a raging row over LDF govt ordering a departmental probe against the young officer Chaitra Teresa John.

29 Jan 2019 10:05 AM

'As I came out of my house, a man came running, hit me on the face and head and poured cow dung water on me,' Priyanandan later told reporters. (Photo: Facebook)

Cow dung thrown at National award-winning director after Sabarimala post

The director said the incident took place at 9 am as he came out of his house at Cherpu in Thrissur district.

25 Jan 2019 2:49 PM

Various events that had taken place in connection with the Sabarimala issue underlined the urgent need to carry forward the renaissance movement, the Governor said while detailing steps taken by the state government to ensure gender equality. (Photo: File)

Kerala govt 'duty-bound' to implement Sabarimala verdict: Governor

Kerala Governor Justice P Sathasivam said state govt had stood for gender equality, social justice and the dignity of toiling masses.

25 Jan 2019 2:44 PM

Pointing out that he respects women, Sudhakaran said his speech should have been heard in total, rather than using some words here and there. (Photo: File)

Kerala Congress leader courts row over sexist remark, apologises

'When Vijayan assumed office, I thought he will do much like a man, but it turns out that he is worse than women,' Sudhakaran said.

24 Jan 2019 3:32 PM

Kanaka Durga, a mother of two, had angered her family after they said she kept them in the dark about her plan to trek to the temple. (Photo: PTI)

Woman who entered Sabarimala thrown out by in-law, shifted to govt home

Durga was admitted to a hospital after she was allegedly attacked by her mother-in-law after she returned home on January 15.

22 Jan 2019 7:29 PM

After two women offered prayers at Lord Ayyappa temple on January 2, the sanctum sanctorum was closed under tantri's directive to perform the 'purification' ritual, which is carried out when there is violation of temple customs. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala top priest gets 2 more weeks to explain ‘purification rituals’

The decision came a day after Lord Ayyappa Temple was closed marking culmination of over 2-months long tumultuous annual pilgrimage season.

21 Jan 2019 2:27 PM

The annual pilgrimage season this time witnessed widespread protests from frenzied devotees and rightwing groups over the CPI(M)-led LDF government's decision to implement the September 28 Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the hilltop shrine. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala temple closes after annual pilgrimage season; political war on

As temple closed, oppn BJP ended its 49-day-long relay hunger strike staged, demanding lift of prohibitory orders, which LDF govt rejected.

21 Jan 2019 8:30 AM

Bishop Mulakkal, a senior member of the Roman Catholic clergy in India, was arrested last year following allegations by the nun that he repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted her at the Kuravilangad convent between 2014 and 2016, a charge denied by him. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Four nuns, survivor seek CM's intervention on transfer issue

'Aim is to single me out and to harass and torture me. My life will be in danger if such a situation arises,' survivor said in her letter.

19 Jan 2019 2:40 PM

The Sabarimala Temple and surrounding areas witnessed agitation after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age inside the temple in September this year. (Photo: File)

2 women make second attempt to enter Sabarimala, sent back by police

This time, the women were accompanied by a team of six men, but had to return owing to possible protests.

19 Jan 2019 11:03 AM

The protest led by the nuns and Catholic reformist forums in Kochi in September had led to a public outrage and demands for action against bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Photo: PTI | File)

4 nuns who protested against rape-accused bishop transferred

The nuns, who have been staying with their colleague, who alleged rape by Mulakkal, said they won’t leave convent in Kuravialangad.

16 Jan 2019 6:49 PM

Violence involving BJP-RSS and the ruling CPI(M) rocked parts of Kerala during the January 3 hartal with several houses and shops of rival leaders and workers being attacked over the entry of two women into the Sabarimala shrine, breaking a centuries-old tradition. (Photo: File)

'No hidden agenda in entry of women to Sabarimala': Kerala tells court

It is also practically not possible to ascertain the antecedents and genuineness of all the devotees visiting Sabarimala, govt said.

16 Jan 2019 9:24 AM

The two women are part of a nine-member group who were on their way to the temple. (Photo: AFP)

Massive protests at Sabarimala after 2 women try to enter shrine

The women were identified as Reshma and Sanila, who covered half of 5.5 km trek to shrine but were intercepted by angry devotees.

16 Jan 2019 8:57 AM

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