Sabarimala

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Ammini and Desai had reached the Kochi commissioner office to seek police security for their visit after arriving at the Kochi International Airport in the wee hours of Tuesday along with five other women. (Phtoo: ANI)

Bindu Ammini attacked with chili powder on her way to Sabarimala temple

Ammini, a lecturer at Kerala's Kannur University, had entered the temple earlier this year and offered prayers along with Kanakadurga.

26 Nov 2019 8:52 AM

A 12-year-old girl from Puducherry, who had come for darshan to Lord Ayyappa temple here along with her father, was not allowed to proceed to the shrine from Pamba on Tuesday morning. (Photo: File)

Family forced to leave behind 12-year-old after cops stopped way to Sabarimala

The age of the girl, with 'irrumudikettu' (offerings to Lord Ayyappa) had been shown as 10 in the virutal Q booking.

19 Nov 2019 2:42 PM

Hailing the Supreme Court's verdict on Sabarimala, BJP state district secretary Anjana on Sunday warned women's rights activist Trupti Desai over her upcoming visit to the temple and said she cannot even imagine that "what all things can happen". (Photo: ANI)

'They can't imagine what can happen': BJP leader on Trupti Desai's Sabarimala visit

The top court also observed that the right to worship by an individual cannot outweigh the rights of a religious group.

17 Nov 2019 2:19 PM

Pathanamthitta District Collector, PB Nooh said that the 10 women group which had reportedly tried to enter the Sabarimala temple had returned on their own after learning of the temple rituals. (Photo: File)

Women group who tried to enter Sabarimala returned after learning temple rituals: PB Nooh

Nooh had said that all basic necessities such as toilets, water kiosks, and medical emergency centres are in place for the pilgrims.

17 Nov 2019 9:41 AM

Karnataka Congress MLA D.K. Shivakumar (Photo: PTI)

Govt must read dissent order in Sabarimala case: Justice Nariman

“Please read our Thursday judgment on Sabarimala. Have it circulated to your govts and authorities,” Justice Nariman told solicitor general Mehta.

16 Nov 2019 2:37 AM

The Supreme Court on Thursday will announce verdict on review petitions against its orders in two important cases - entry of women into Sabarimala temple and the Rafale deal. (Photo: File)

SC to pronounce verdicts on petitions against Sabarimala, Rafale order

CJI Gogoi-headed bench of SC was left with four other important judgments that have to be delivered before Nov 17.

14 Nov 2019 8:47 AM

SC to deliver verdict on Sabarimala, Rafale review petitions tomorrow

CJI Gogoi-headed bench of SC was left with four other important judgments that have to be delivered before Nov 17.

13 Nov 2019 12:29 PM

The shrine had witnessed protests by devotees and right outfits against the LDF government's decision to implement the Supreme Court verdict in 2018 allowing all women, including those in the menstruating age, to offer prayers at the hill shrine. (Photo: File)

Like Ayodhya, go by SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala Devaswom Minister to BJP

BJP's Rajagopal had sought a reply from the minister on the arrangements made at the hilltop shrine ahead of the annual pilgrimage season.

13 Nov 2019 8:53 AM

After the historic verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute matter, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench of the Supreme Court is left with four other important judgements that have to be delivered within a week before he demits office on November 17. (Photo: File)

4 vital judgements including Sabarimala, Rafale to be delivered by CJI next week

After historic verdict on Ayodhya, CJI Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench of the Supreme Court is left with four other important judgements.

10 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

While addressing a meeting, Sudhakaran had reportedly said on Friday that using lies no "puthanas" can win the polls. (Photo: File)

Kerala minister compares Congress candidate to mythological 'demoness', triggers row

While the Congress led UDF has demanded that a case be registered against PWD minister G Sudhakaran for 'insulting womanhood'.

05 Oct 2019 3:29 PM

The annual pilgrimage to Sabarimala for the 41-day “mandala puja” starts on November 16. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala 2.0 brews ahead of verdict

The verdict is expected by then or else a new bench will have to rehear the petitions.

04 Oct 2019 12:15 AM

'Where are those who claimed that they will bring out a new law with regard to Sabarimala matter? Now they (BJP) are saying that it is not possible. Have they not cheated those who had trusted them?' Vijayan asked. (Photo: FIle | ANI)

'Saffron party has cheated devotees in name of new legislation,': Kerala CM

The apex court had on September 28 last year allowed women of all age groups to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala.

29 Aug 2019 6:36 PM

The most keenly awaited one is the Rafale case. (Photo: File)

SC to reopen today after 6 week, will hear key cases including Rafale, Ayodhya

SC will also take up some crucial matters for hearing, including the one related to sexual harassment allegations against CJI.

01 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

Modi said his party and government will approach the Supreme Court, explaining the traditions of Sabarimala. (Image: File)

Congress says PM 'cheated' devotees on Sabarimala

The senior Congress leader alleged that the Centre and the state were hand-in-glove for having worsened the Sabarimala issue.

14 Apr 2019 7:55 PM

The final phase of voting will take place on May 19. The counting of votes will be done on May 23. (Image: File)

Shashi Tharoor moves EC against BJP

Tharoor denied the allegations and said that the posters have not been put up by him.

20 Mar 2019 4:39 PM

The TDB, which runs the famous hilltop shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala, also on Wednesday opposed a batch of pleas seeking review of the Supreme Court verdict, even as several organisations sought reconsideration of the judgment. (Photo: PTI)

Devaswom board U-turn, Sabarimala order is reserved

The Kerala government also asserted in the court that social tension or disturbance of peace is not a ground to review the judgment.

07 Feb 2019 1:16 AM

Naidu, who is in Kolkata for a mega rally of anti-BJP parties, addressed Telugu Desam Party leaders. (Photo:File)

BJP creating strife in temples across country says Chandrababu Naidu

AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu cited the tension in Kerala over the entry of women in Sabarimala Temple.

19 Jan 2019 3:56 PM

Sabarimala protests singe BJP, Left leaders’ homes

Raj Bhavan sources told PTI that the governor, who is now in Chennai, briefed Mr Singh about the situation over phone.

06 Jan 2019 5:51 AM

Bindu from Malapurram and Durga from Kozhikode were escorted by the police but were forced to return from Appachimedu. (Representational Image | PTI)

Protesters prevail, 2 women of menstruating age turned back at Sabarimala

Lord Ayyappa devotees held protest outside the residence of Bindu at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram.

24 Dec 2018 11:28 AM

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode are on their way to the hilltop shrine in Kerala under heavy police protection. (Representational Image | PTI)

Undeterred by protests, 2 women below 50 years start trek to Sabarimala

The women were earlier stopped at Appachimedu by protesters, who were later removed by police.

24 Dec 2018 10:32 AM

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