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Kerala Congress leader apologises after ‘worse than woman’ remark for CM Vijayan

Kerala Congress working president K Sudhakaran said chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan (pictured) not only failed to act like a man but also proved to be worse than a woman

Updated on Jan 24, 2019, 3:05 PM IST

Kerala nun who protested against rape accused bishop warned by convent

In a strong tone, the letter to Sister Neena Rose Edathil asks her “to present your defence for abdicating basic tenets of religious life and resorting to activities which amount to sheer violation of their congregational rules.”

Updated on Jan 22, 2019, 6:39 PM IST

Kerala to revise list of women who prayed at Sabarimala temple

Bindu Ammini, 42, and Kanaka Durga, 44, are escorted by police after they attempted to enter the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district in the southern state of Kerala on December 24, 2018.

Published on Jan 20, 2019, 12:06 PM IST

4 Kerala nuns seek CM’s help to stay in convent

Four nuns of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation who supported another nun who complained of rape against the former bishop of Jalandhar, have written to the Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan saying there were threats to their lives from the accused bishop.

Updated on Jan 19, 2019, 11:16 PM IST

Two or ten? Confusion over number of women who made it to Sabarimala

A war of words seem to have erupted among a section of the Kerala police, the Tranvancore Devaswom Board and the supreme priest who runs the Ayyappa temple after the police claimed 10 women have entered the shrine, while the tantri (supreme priest) insisted only two—Bindu Ammini and Kankadurga— have gained access.

Updated on Jan 7, 2019, 9:43 AM IST

Kerala government conspired to desecrate Sabarimala by allowing women’s entry: RSS leader

(The Supreme Court’s order on Sabarimala was only a suggestion, and the communist government in Kerala conspired to desecrate the temple by its faulty implementation, an RSS leader said in Bhopal on Friday.

Published on Jan 4, 2019, 7:46 PM IST

Political heat escalates amid violent protests in Kerala

Protests have rocked Kerala since the Supreme Court in September ordered the lifting of a ban on women or girls of menstruating age from entering the temple.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 11:25 PM IST

PM’s statement on Ram Temple goes against secularism of nation: Kerala CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on Ram temple had come amidst heightened demands for an ordinance to allow the temple construction.

Published on Jan 3, 2019, 4:38 PM IST

Sabarimala head priest should’ve quit if he had objection to SC order: Vijayan

A priest closes doors at the Ayyappa shrine at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala after performing "purification" rituals following the entry of two women on January 2.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 6:39 PM IST

Sabarimala temple entry is victory of women’s rights, says Pune-based activist Trupti Desai

File photo of Trupti Desai, Gender equality activist.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 6:37 PM IST

Kerala government disturbing Sabarimala rituals, says royal Pandalam family member

A priest closes the doors of sanctum sanctorum for performing religious rituals following the entry of two women in Sabarimala temple which traditionally bans the entry of women of menstrual age, in Pathanamthitta on January 2.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 6:34 PM IST

Was duty bound to help, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on 2 women entering Sabarimala

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended helping the two women in gaining entry to the Sabarimala temple as he accused the Sangh Parivar of trying to incite trouble in the state.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 6:42 PM IST

No urgent hearing on Sabarimala, Supreme Court to hear plea on January 22

Devotees wait in line to visit the Sabarimala temple in Kerala following the entry of two women on January 2.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 11:50 AM IST

Protests after 2 women enter Sabarimala temple, shutdown call for tomorrow

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday called for two-day protests in Kerala after two women below the age of 50 entered the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district under police protection.

Updated on Jan 2, 2019, 6:56 PM IST

High drama at Sabarimala foothills as women, police face ire of devotees

The Sabarimala foothills in Pamba on Sunday witnessed high drama as hundreds of devotees blocked paths and chased away a group of 11 women of menstruating age being escorted to the hill shrine by the police.

Updated on Dec 23, 2018, 8:16 PM IST

Kannur gets an international airport, fourth in Kerala

Kerala’s fourth international airport at Kannur was inaugurated on Sunday jointly by Union civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan by flagging off the maiden Air India Express flight to Abu Dhabi.

Updated on Dec 9, 2018, 6:18 PM IST

UDF MLAs on hunger strike after ruckus in Kerala assembly over Sabarimala

UDF MLAs on hunger strike after ruckus in Kerala assembly over Sabarimala

Updated on Dec 3, 2018, 3:21 PM IST

Not Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah is your leader: Kerala CM Pinarayi to Opposition leader Chennithala

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan retorted saying that there was no difference between the saffron brigade and the Congress.

Published on Dec 3, 2018, 12:09 PM IST

On Sabarimala row, Kerala plans ‘great wall of women’ to prevent ‘madness’

Kerala has been on the boil since the September 28 Supreme Court verdict allowed women of all ages into Sabarimala temple, reversing the shrine’s tradition of barring girls and women of menstruating age—10-50 years.

Updated on Dec 2, 2018, 1:05 PM IST

Air Force has asked Kerala to pay Rs 33 crore for flood rescue efforts: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Published on Nov 30, 2018, 4:11 PM IST

Help Tamil Nadu stand up on its feet: Kamal Haasan seeks Kerala’s help for cyclone-hit state

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan said Cyclone Gaja caused widespread damage and destruction to life and property in the delta and coastal districts of Tamil Nadu.

Updated on Nov 27, 2018, 12:41 PM IST

Kerala CPM suspends legislator accused of sexual harassment by woman

The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala on Monday suspended legislator from Shoranur PK Sasi from the party for six months over allegation of sexual harassment against him.

Updated on Nov 26, 2018, 3:26 PM IST

Heavy crowd at Sabarimala temple even as chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress trade barbs

The Sabarimala temple has been witnessing a moderate turnout of devotees after it re-opened for the two-month long annual ‘Mandala Makkaravillaku” pilgrimage season on November 16.

Published on Nov 24, 2018, 8:34 PM IST

Won’t allow RSS to turn Sabarimala into another Ayodhya, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

In this file photo dated Dec 24, 2014, a ‘Karppoorazhi’ procession is being taken out at Lord Ayyappa temple, in Sabarimala.

Updated on Nov 20, 2018, 12:36 PM IST

They weren’t Ayyappa devotees’: Kerala CM justifies police action in Sabarimala

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan Monday justified police action in Sabarimala, saying those who tried to create trouble were arrested on Sunday night.

Updated on Nov 19, 2018, 5:18 PM IST

Sabarimala row live updates: Temple board moves SC seeking time to implement verdict on women’s entry

In this file photo dated December 24, 2014, a ‘Karppoorazhi’ procession is being taken out at Lord Ayyappa temple, in Sabarimala.

Updated on Nov 19, 2018, 10:20 PM IST

Kerala govt proposes ‘women-only’ slots in Sabarimala temple row, all-party meet ends in Oppn walkout

The annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season starts Friday.

Updated on Nov 15, 2018, 11:26 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to meet Pandalam royals, Sabarimala temple tantri tomorrow

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called for a meeting with Pandalam royals and the Tantri family at 3.30 pm on Thursday.

Updated on Nov 14, 2018, 8:38 PM IST

Sabarimala row: Will take final call on SC order after consulting legal experts, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Updated on Nov 14, 2018, 12:11 AM IST

Sabarimala: Police out in strength as temple to open for five hours today

Devotees pay obeisance Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Monday, Oct 22, 2018.

Updated on Nov 5, 2018, 10:56 AM IST

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