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Last year, the court’s order sparked major protests by devotees of Lord Ayyappa against the entry of women and girls between the age of 10 and 50 years. (Photo: File)

4 months after verdict, SC to hear Sabarimala review petitions today

The Chief Justice of India will head constitution bench which will hear case which was scheduled for hearing on Jan 22.

06 Feb 2019 10:12 AM

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

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

Modi, who was accompanied by Governor Justice P Sathasivam entered sprawling shrine through the eastern entrance and spent about 20 minutes there. (Photo: PIB_India | Twitter)

PMO cut us from list, wasn't allowed to enter temple with PM Modi: Tharoor

Incident came to light after Shashi Tharoor took to Twitter and accused PMO of not letting him enter the temple on Tuesday.

16 Jan 2019 11:08 AM

Meanwhile, sources claimed that the presence of people with extreme Leftist views in the program might have forced the Kerala chief minister to skip the function. (Photo: File)

Kerala Chief Minister backs out of event celebrating menstruation

Two-day program titled 'Aarpo Aarthavam' (Hurray menses) was organised by some activist groups.

14 Jan 2019 11:59 AM

The Sangh Parivar workers were trying to destroy the law and order situation in the state, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said. (Photo: ANI)

'Govt won't be cowed down by threats’: Kerala CM on Sabarimala row

Pinarayi Vijayan said, 'Violence is violence and the government will take strong measures to curb it'.

07 Jan 2019 7:23 PM

About 5,769 people have been arrested and 1,869 cases registered so far. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala violence: Peaceful Sunday in Kerala, over 5700 people arrested

Pinarayi Vijayan has asked the BJP national leadership to instruct its cadre in Kerala to stop creating violence in the state

07 Jan 2019 8:14 AM

The state has been witnessing violent protests by activists of the BJP and Hindu right organisations since Wednesday afternoon over the successful entry of two women of reproductive age into the Sabarimala temple. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala stir turns violent, 745 held

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan blamed the BJP-RSS combine for the violence and warned of stern action against the perpetrators.

04 Jan 2019 5:41 AM

2 women in 40s make history at Sabarimala

The debate around Sabarimala is unlikely to end with the two menstrual-age women using guerrilla tactics to reach the shrine.

04 Jan 2019 12:48 AM

Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala said the entry of the women into the shrine 'hurt' the sentiments of devotees. (Photo: File)

‘Kerala will face wrath of Lord Ayyappa’: Cong, BJP after women enter Sabarimala

2 women, Kanakadurga and Bindu, wearing traditional black dress with their heads covered climbed hill shrine at 3:38 am Wednesday.

02 Jan 2019 6:29 PM

A steady inflow of pilgrims was seen at Sabarimala in recent days as the police had eased certain restrictions even as the prohibitory orders are still in place. (Photo: File)

Heavy rush at Sabarimala; anxiety over arrival of 50-member women group

'As many as 1,12,260 devotees have offered prayers. It is highest head count after annual season began in 2018,' TDB said.

22 Dec 2018 4:05 PM

Vijayan said the government would soon implement a project to prevent recurrence of such flooding. (Photo: File)

Project to stop floods in Kochi airport soon, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The airport, one of the busiest in the country, was rendered non-functional for two weeks from August 14 due to the unprecedented flooding.

13 Dec 2018 9:40 AM

Operations commenced as the airport’s first commercial aircraft, an Air India Express flight took off to Abu Dhabi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Kerala gets its 4 international airport in Kannur

The three other international airports in Kerala are in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.

09 Dec 2018 11:56 AM

'This is a collusion between the Congress and BJP-RSS and a belated awakening,' Kerala CM Vijayan said. (Photo: ANI)

Oppn disrupts Kerala Assembly over Sabarimala for fourth consecutive day

BJP was agitating in front of the secretariat, Congress-led UDF MLAs were observing a 'Satyagraha' at the Assembly

03 Dec 2018 3:07 PM

When the Question Hour began, opposition members went ahead with their sloganeering. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Sabarimala row: Kerala Assembly disrupted by Oppn for second consecutive day

With placards, opposition MLAs gathered in front of Speaker's chamber, raising 'protect Sabarimala' slogans and against Kerala CM Vijayan.

29 Nov 2018 12:13 PM

Hassan said his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), has urged the Kerala government and its people to come forward and assist in a way they deem fit to help Tamil Nadu 'stand up on its feet again.' (Photo: File)

'Rise above politics', support cyclone affected people: Kamal Hassan to Kerala CM

Haasan wrote to CM, saying Cyclone Gaja has caused 'widespread damage and destruction to life and property' in coastal districts of TN.

27 Nov 2018 11:32 AM

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