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Kerala will strengthen security and crowd-management measures for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season beginning November 17. Authorities will focus on virtual queues, CCTV surveillance, emergency response, vehicle checks, parking management and police verification of workers at key locations

The Kerala High Court was informed that the Travancore Devaswom Board will address FSSAI-identified deficiencies in cleaning, sanitation, pest control and storage at Sabarimala’s prasadam unit. The court also directed officials to expedite steps to establish a full-fledged food analysis laboratory.

The Kerala High Court was informed that the SIT probing the Sabarimala gold loss case will file a chargesheet in the doorframe case by September 25. The court directed investigators to expedite the remaining probe, including the Dwarapalaka idol case

Differences have emerged between TDB president K Jayakumar and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan over Onam sadya at Sabarimala. Jayakumar said sadya was served to around 3,000 devotees, while Muraleedharan alleged devotees received pulao and officials were served traditional feast

Kerala authorities have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, expecting higher pilgrim numbers this season. Measures include improved prasadam supply, healthcare, roads, sanitation, drinking water, accommodation and AI-powered crowd management to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage

Malayalam devotional film ‘Harivarasanam’, starring Saiju Kurup and directed by Rajesh Nair, has completed 30 days of shooting. The director shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the sets, while Tamil comedian Yogi Babu’s addition to the cast has heightened interest

Heavy rainfall lashed Kerala, with three IMD stations recording over 100 mm, prompting flood warnings in Pathanamthitta and holidays for educational institutions in several districts. Authorities intensified relief efforts as rising water levels threatened low-lying areas amid an active southwest monsoon

The Travancore Devaswom Board and Pathanamthitta district administration urged devotees to postpone visits to Sabarimala for the Niraputhari ritual due to heavy rain, flooding, landslide risks and security concerns, suggesting alternative pilgrimage dates later in August

The Travancore Devaswom Board has approved Kandararu Brahmadathan as the new Tantri of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple. Succeeding his father, Kandararu Rajeevaru, who stepped down citing health reasons, Brahmadathan will assume duties on Chingam 1 for a one-year tenure

The SIT on Thursday arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth and board member A. Ajikumar in the Sabarimala gold loss case. The action follows scientific findings into alleged gold theft during a 2025 electroplating exercise

Former Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prasanth was arrested in the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case after the Kerala High Court directed the SIT to expedite its probe. Prasanth denied wrongdoing, alleging political vendetta and claiming his board exposed the alleged 2019 gold theft

The Travancore Devaswom Board announced major reforms for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, including AI-based crowd management, expanded online accommodation booking, insurance benefits and digitised services. It also discontinued the Ayyappa Sangamam to focus on improving pilgrims' experience

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the SIT probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold loss case is independent and not politically motivated. He asserted that anyone found guilty will face consequences as the High Court-monitored investigation continues and fresh proceedings begin

The Kerala High Court permitted the SIT probing the alleged Sabarimala gold loss to register a fresh case after finding evidence linked to the 2025 replating of the Dwarapalaka idols. The court directed investigators to thoroughly pursue all aspects of the case

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to order a CBI probe into alleged missing gold from Sabarimala and withdraw cases against Ayyappa devotees. He warned of a statewide peaceful agitation if the demands remain unaddressed

Alleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar about the 2019 Sabarimala women’s entry reignited controversy in Kerala. CPI(M) leaders rejected the claims, while the episode revived debates over the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict and related protests

The Sabarimala women’s entry controversy resurfaced after alleged claims by former TDB chief A Padmakumar about the 2019 entry of women following a Supreme Court ruling. The CPI(M) avoided comment, saying Padmakumar must respond to the allegations

The Kerala High Court ordered an independent re-evaluation of the Sabarimala ghee sale misappropriation case, expressing dissatisfaction with the vigilance report. The court sought a fresh assessment to determine whether corruption and criminal offences were involved in the alleged Rs 17 lakh loss

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its order on petitions concerning gender discrimination in religious places, including Sabarimala entry rules. The case examines the scope of religious freedom, constitutional morality, and judicial review across multiple faith practices in India

The Supreme Court observed during hearings related to Sabarimala and religious freedom that Hinduism is a way of life and that visiting temples or performing rituals is not mandatory to remain Hindu. The court also stressed that personal faith cannot be obstructed by others