Thiruvananthapuram, July 23 (IANS) With the Kerala High Court directing the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite the Sabarimala gold misappropriation probe, former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P.S. Prasanth was taken into custody from his residence in the state capital on Thursday.Two former TDB presidents, both CPI(M) leaders, after being arrested and in jail, are now out on bail.Prasanth’s arrest comes barely days after the SIT informed the High Court that it would file th…
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that the party had taken a stand against Nair Service Society (NSS) General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair, asserting that the BJP had never interfered in the internal affairs of community organisations and would never do so. The Nair Service Society (NSS) is one of Kerala’s most influential socio-cultural organisations, representing the Hindu Nair community and wielding considerable …
Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged Sabarimala financial irregularities has effectively come to a standstill because of prolonged court monitored proceedings, State Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan has said, while asserting that the Kerala government requires greater administrative freedom to ensure the investigation reaches its logical conclusion.The SIT has registered two FIRs and arrested over a dozen people, including top officials…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) In a significant development ahead of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season beginning in November, Kandararu Rajeevaru, who was slated to assume charge as the hereditary chief priest (Tantri) of the famed hill shrine, has requested the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) not to consider his appointment this year, citing ill health.In a letter submitted to the Board on Saturday, Rajeevaru cited ill health as the reason for stepping aside and requested that his s…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 10 (IANS) In a major overhaul of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Friday announced a series of sweeping reforms, including complete digitisation of pilgrim services, AI-based crowd management and a significant expansion of online accommodation booking, ahead of the two-month annual pilgrimage season beginning in the middle of November. Announcing the measures, TDB President K. Jayakumar made it clear that the Ayyappa Sangamam would no lon…
Kochi, June 29 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged Sabarimala gold misappropriation case, on Monday widened its investigation by naming former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President P.S. Prasanth, former Board member A. Ajikumar and the then Board members as accused, making it the third successive board to face criminal proceedings in the high-profile case.Prasanth was a Congress leader and, after unsuccessfully contesting the 2021 Assembly polls, joined the CPI-M…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) Escalating its campaign over issues relating to Sabarimala, BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday urged Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to order a CBI probe into the alleged disappearance of gold from the hill shrine and unconditionally withdraw all criminal cases registered against Ayyappa devotees during the Sabarimala protests.In a letter to Chief Minister Satheesan, Chandrasekhar said the issues were of immense significance to millions of Ayya…
Chennai, June 24 (IANS) Well known Tamil film actor and producer Ravi Mohan, who, on Wednesday, completed his holy trip to Sabarimala, has now said that he will work tirelessly in cinema for everyone who wants him to grow. Taking to his X timeline to post a picture of him at Sabarimala, the actor wrote, “Getting stronger everyday. I thank each and everyone for showering unconditional love towards me. It is your hope that makes me want to give back love, respect and everything positive.”The actor…
Kochi, June 13 (IANS) Travancore Devaswom Board’s former Administrative Officer and Sabarimala gold scam second accused Murari Babu died at a private hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer, here on Saturday.Murari Babu was under investigation in connection with the alleged theft of gold-plated panels from the Sabarimala temple’s door frames and ‘Dwarapalaka’ (guardian deity) sculptures.A native of Perunna in Changanassery, ge died at Amrita Hospital after being diagnosed with c…
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), June 11 (IANS) The political future of former CPI-M MLA and Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar appears headed for a decisive point, with the party preparing to discuss disciplinary action against him over the Sabarimala gold case controversy.The Pathanamthitta District Committee, Padmakumar’s home district unit, has been entrusted with examining the action to be taken, and the meeting scheduled for June 15 is expected to be crucial.The development assume…