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Devotees enter the Sabarimala temple as it opens amid tight security on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition leaders on way to Sabarimala briefly blocked by police

Cops said they cannot be allowed to visit Lord Ayyappa temple in such large numbers in view of prohibitory orders, but...

20 Nov 2018 2:37 PM IST

On September 28, the Supreme Court lifted the centuries-old ban on the entry of women of menstrual age into Sabarimala temple in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

3 young women to visit Sabarimala only if 'friendly atmosphere'...

The women vowed that they would remove their 'sacred mala' (garland) only after offering prayers at the shrine.

19 Nov 2018 9:03 PM IST

The minister was responding to a question about the governments view on promoting LGBT tourism in the country in the backdrop of the Supreme Court decriminalising homosexuality and Thailand promoting itself as a safe destination for the community. (Photo: Twitter | KJ Alphons)

Kerala govt turned Sabarimala temple into war zone: KJ Alphons

Protests are being held across Kerala against detention of 68 persons even as BJP demanded judicial probe into police...

19 Nov 2018 12:01 PM IST

Protests erupted in Sabarimala temple in Keralas Pathanamthitta on Tuesday after a woman reached near the 18 holy steps of the hilltop shrine and agitators heckled her over her age. (Photo: PTI)

Fresh protests in Sabarimala, 28 devotees taken into preventive...

On second day of two month-long pilgrimage season, devotees gathered at covered pathway to temple when they were asked...

19 Nov 2018 8:49 AM IST

Police sources claimed they had information that the protesters might create trouble at Sannidhanam and therefore, precautions were taken accordingly. (Photo: PTI)

Midnight clashes at Sabarimala; BJP, RSS protest outside Kerala CM's...

'We have organised state-wide protest against this emergency like situation in state,' Yuvamorcha state president...

19 Nov 2018 8:15 AM IST

In all the places, the protesters were seen clapping and chanting Swamiyae Ayyappa. (Photo: PTI)

BJP begins 'protest day', block roads against arrest of K Surendran

Protesters squatted on roads, blocking traffic at various places, including in Kochi and in front of Kottarakara...

18 Nov 2018 1:35 PM IST

BJP Kerala General Secretary K Surendran, who was taken into preventive custody as he tried to proceed to the Lord Ayappa Temple, was Sunday produced before a magistrate. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala row: BJP leader Surendran remanded to 14-day judicial...

The BJP is observing a 'protest' day on Sunday and will be blocking vehicles on highways from 10 am.

18 Nov 2018 9:52 AM IST

A police commando keeps vigil as devotees wait to offer prayers at Lord Ayyappa temple on the first day of Malayalam month of Vrischikom. (Photo: PTI)

Lord Ayyappa pilgrims in Kerala hit by hartal

Hartal called after detention of right wing leader.

18 Nov 2018 2:46 AM IST

Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen is known for her harsh criticism of Islam. (Photo: AFP)

Don't understand why women activists want to enter Sabarimala temple:...

Taslima Nasreen said instead of Sabarimala, women activists should enter villages where women suffer from domestic...

17 Nov 2018 1:55 PM IST

Devotees enter the Sabarimala temple as it opens amid tight security on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Strike in Kerala after Hindu woman leader, on way to Sabarimala,...

Hindu Aikyavedi state President K P Sasikala was arrested near Marakkoottam near Sabarimala at 2.30 am on Saturday.

17 Nov 2018 8:50 AM IST

Vedaranyam most affected in cyclone: R B Udayakumar

We will ensure that new boats are given, as well as renovate the 216 fishermen's huts which were destroyed, he said.

17 Nov 2018 4:47 AM IST

Leader of the Bhumata Brigade, Trupti Desai interacts with media in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Simmering tension drives Trupti Desai back to Pune

But she also said that they will come back after some days to offer prayers at the temple.

17 Nov 2018 4:10 AM IST