Sabarimala Protests

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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

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

Bindu Ammini, 40, a law lecturer at Kerala's Kannur University and Kanakadurga, 39, a civil servant, said they were determined to enter despite threats of violence.(Photo: File | PTI)

Women who entered Sabarimala unable to return home after threats

The women say they have since faced threats from protesters, but that they trusted authorities to keep them safe.

10 Jan 2019 9:07 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

Kerala public works department (PWD) minister and senior CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran asked if a man who treated 'a sister as impure' can be considered human. (Photo: File)

Kerala minister calls Sabarimala tantri 'Brahmin monster'

Following the entry of women, tantri closed the sanctum sanctorum to perform the 'purification' ceremony.

05 Jan 2019 4:23 PM

Pathanamthitta has witnessed widespread violence over the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple. (Photo: AFP)

Amid Sabarimala flare-up, bombs thrown at Left leaders' homes in Kerala

Kerala has been marred with violence since afternoon of Jan 2, after two middle-aged women managed to enter Sabarimala temple.

05 Jan 2019 10:25 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

A controversy had erupted in Kerala after Fathima made an attempt to enter the Sabarimala temple when it was opened for monthly puja in October. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala: Activist Rehana Fathima held for 'hurting religious sentiments'

The activist was booked on a complaint by Radhakrishna Menon, alleging that some of her FB posts hurt religious sentiments.

27 Nov 2018 4:12 PM

Radhakrishnan, the Minister of State for Shipping and Finance, arrived at the base camp on Wednesday, located about 20 km from Sabarimala. (Photo: File)

Pon Radhakrishnan on way to Sabarimala, gets into war of words with top cop

IPS officer Yatish Chandra said the minister could travel in his official vehicle, however, he opted to travel in a state-run KSRTC bus.

21 Nov 2018 2:43 PM

Police personnel detain the devotees who were staging 'Namajapa' protest against the police restrictions at Sannidhanam, in Sabarimala on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

BJP to intensify protests against Vijayan-led govt on Sabarimala issue

The BJP alleged that it was 'police raj' in Sabarimala and asserted that it would intensify its campaign.

20 Nov 2018 7:58 PM

Rightwing Hindu outfits called for a dawn to dusk hartal in Kerala in protest against arrest of a senior Sangh Parivar leader who was on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple. (Photo: File | PTI)

RSS-BJP running 'political project' in Kerala in name of Sabarimala: CPI(M)

Yechury alleged that the actions of RSS-BJP were "anti-Hindu devotees" as they were preventing them from praying in the temple.

17 Nov 2018 7:39 PM

Tharoor said the ruling party in the state and the govt acted in haste to push through implementation of SC verdict without adequately involving and consulting all stakeholders. (Photo: File)

Please do not desecrate Sabarimala temple: Shashi Tharoor to BJP, RSS

Tharoor said Sabarimala situation calls for 'extensive consultations and discussions among all stakeholders' rather than 'political drama'.

09 Nov 2018 2:35 PM

Addressing party workers in Thiruvananthapuram, BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai alleged the ruling CPI(M) was on the road to 'liquidation' and the party's graph was coming down. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4Keralam)

BJP begins dawn-to-dusk hunger strike over arrest of Sabarimala protesters

BJP took out marches to offices of Superintendent of Police in all district headquarters to condemn government for arresting agitators.

30 Oct 2018 2:03 PM

A team of police personnel from Kochi took Easwar into custody from his flat in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with case registered under IPC Sections 153 and 117, police said. (Photo: Twitter | @RahulEaswar)

Rahul Easwar arrested for ‘spilling blood on Sabarimala premises’ remark

Easwar had claimed that 20 devotees opposing entry of women were ready to inflict knife injuries on themselves on temple premises.

28 Oct 2018 3:18 PM

The BJP national president was addressing a rally at Kannur in Kerala after inaugurating a party office in the city. (Photo: ANI)

BJP stands like rock with Sabarimala devotees: Amit Shah on over 2,000 arrests

'We will always be there for the people of Kerala and the devotees of Lord Ayappa,' Amit Shah said.

27 Oct 2018 2:10 PM

The temple witnessed high drama recently with around a dozen women in the 10-50 age group being prevented by protesting devotees from entering it after the doors were opened for all women following the apex court verdict. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC raps govt, says heavy price to be paid if innocent devotees are held

Police have arrested more than 1,400 people in connection with Sabarimala protests and registered 450 cases over the past few days.

26 Oct 2018 8:47 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

Activist Rehana Fathima's house was allegedly vandalised by unidentified persons while she was away trying to climb the holy hills on Friday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Activist Rehana ousted from Muslim group for attempting Sabarimala trek

The Kerala Muslim Jama'ath Council expelled her for 'hurting the sentiments of lakhs of Hindu devotees'.

21 Oct 2018 5:20 PM

If Manju manages to reach the shrine, she would be the first woman from the menstruating age group to visit the temple. (Photo: File)

Dalit activist aborts Sabarimala trek after rain, cops to verify background

SP Manju, general secretary of Kerala Dalit Mahila Federation, began her last 5 km journey to enter the temple on Saturday.

20 Oct 2018 8:22 PM

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