Kochi: The tragic fire accident at fireworks making unit ahead of the famous Thrissur Pooram has led to the organisers deciding to make the mesmerizing festival a low key affair sans fireworks.The tragedy killed 15 casting a gloom over festivities while the organisers resolved to mellow down the Kudamattam, one of the key events of …
Kochi: Mera Yuva Bharat, Idukki, in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) organised a rally to highlight the importance of participation in elections.Thodupuzha Municipal chairperson Sabira Jeleel flagged off the Voters day rally.Large numbers of youth took part in the rally which started from Brahmin’s junction in Kolany bypass and culminated at TSS.My Bharat deputy …
Kochi: The Congress-ruled Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) of 2017 is under scanner after it has surfaced that Vajivahanam given to Sabarimala Tantri was in violation of TDB order, Asianet News reported.The order of 2012 issued by the TDB Commissioner specifically underscores that old artefacts removed from the temple are public property which should be kept …
Kochi: Sabarimala Thantri Kantararu rajivaru was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the High Court of Kerala today, Asianet News reported.The SIT questioned Mohanaru for long hours in connection with the gold loot from the hill shrine.Over ten accused have been arrested in connection with the case.Prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti got …
Kochi: The Madras High Court on Tuesday permitted the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon stone pillar atop the Thiruparankundram hillock rejecting Tamil Nadu government and temple authorities objections, media reports said.Upholding the single judge’s order,a Division Bench of the Madurai bench sharply criticising what it described as exaggerated and politically driven fears …
Kochi: The High Court of Kerala constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested former TDB member N Vijayakumar (CPM) in connection with the gold loot from Sabarimala temple in 2019 today, Deccan Herald reported.Vijayakumar, who was a member of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in 2019 when the looting took place.Former president A Padmakumar, who was …
Kochi: Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) members K P Shankardas of CPI and N Vijayakumar of CPM have moved court seeking anticipatory bail in Sabarimala gold robbery cases, media reports said.The two moved to Kollam Vigilance Court seeking anticipatory bail amidst the High Court of Kerala making observations about SIT sparing the two in the …
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Kochi: The High Court of Kerala has suspended land acquisition for the greenfield airport near Sabarimala hill shrine on dispute over move to buy land more than required, media reports said.Hearing a petition against the Government move, the court on December 19 ruled that the state had failed to determine the actual required land for …
Kochi: Left government’s decision to appoint K Jayakumar, 73, as President and member of the Board was legally challenged by a fellow IAS officer Ashok, Manorama reported.Moving the Thiruvananthapuram District Court, Ashok argued that the appointment violates Section 7(iii) of the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act.The act disqualifies any person holding an office of profit …
Kochi: Five thousand women of Pakistan terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) are reportedly getting trained to carry out suicide missions as claimed by JeM chief Masood Azhar, India Today reported.The women’s Jamaat-ul-Mominat, headed by Masood Azhar’s sister Saeeda, is aimed at reinforcing the terrorist group’s presence.Masood Azhar revealed it in a recent social media post detailing …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya for the ‘Dwaj Arohan’ or flag hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple tomorrow.The event is organised to mark the completion of all the construction in the temple.The ceremony will be attended by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.The event aims to underscore …
Kochi: In an environment-friendly move, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea to modify its order banning the sale of chemical kumkum and shampoo sachets in Sabarimala temple.A division bench observed that it is concerned about the devotees and ecology of the hill shrine located in the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western …
Kochi: Reliance Industries Ltd chief Mukesh Ambani has donated ₹15 crore to Sree Krishna temple at Guruvayur in Kerala’s Thrissur district.Mukesh made the offering during his visit to the temple the other day, media reports said.The amount will be used for the construction of the proposed Devaswom Multi-Speciality Hospital in Thrissur district.
Kochi: Third arrest was recorded in connection with the gold robbery from Sabarimala temple today, media reports said.Former Executive officer of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) Sudheesh Kumar was arrested for allegedly concealing information about gold-plated artefacts in the temple records.Kumar was being questioned by the SIT for the last few days. He was produced …
Kochi: A US fighter jet and a helicopter crashed into the disputed South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other taking off from aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on Sunday afternoon, media reports quoting US Navy’s Pacific Fleet, said.The crew members of MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter were rescued.The F/A-18 is …
Kochi: Fr Antony Kattiparambil, 55, is the new Bishop of Kochi by Pope Leo XIV.m, the Hindu reported.Fr Kattiparambil, 55, is serving as the Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Cochin.The position was vacant since March 2, 2024, when Bishop Joseph Kariyil resigned on turning 75 which is the retirement age for Catholic prelates. Born …
Kochi: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the hillshrine of Sabarimala temple in Kerala on Wednesday.After performing preliminary rituals in the foothills at Pamba, she reached the sanctum by road.She walked the Holly 18 steps to reach before the lord Ayyappa to offer prayers.The President will return to Thiruvananthapuram by evening.President Murmu became the second …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed a thorough probe into the larger conspiracy behind the gold scam in Sabarimala temple to spot the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) officials involved, media reports said.The Devaswom division bench observed that the probe should be done in a fair, transparent and expeditious manner, the reports said.During the …
Kochi: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing gold robbery in the Sabarimala temple will file its report in Kerala High Court on Tuesday, media reports said.A division bench of the High Court, which had set up the SIT, had set a six-week deadline for the SIT to complete its investigation.The SIT is said to have …
Kochi: Prime accused in Sabarimala gold loot case, Unnikrishnan Potti, has been sent to 14 days police custody by a Pathanamthitta court on Friday, media reports said.Potti, who was arrested in the wee hours, was produced before the Court where the police submitted an arrest report which said that the accused had removed two kg …
