Kollam, Jan 7 (IANS) The Kollam Vigilance Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold theft case, while Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan levelled serious allegations against the CPI(M), accusing it of protecting those involved in the alleged crime.Padmakumar is a former MLA and presently a secretariat member of the CPI(M) Pathanamthitta district committee.The court passed the order in the case relating to the Dwa…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 (IANS) The BJP on Friday intensified its attack on the Congress over the Sabarimala gold theft case, asserting that the controversy cannot be resolved without a probe by central agencies and alleging that the Congress leadership, including Sonia Gandhi, has serious questions to answer.Former BJP state president K. Surendran said the ongoing state-level investigation would not bring out the truth and was being structured to protect politically influential individuals.Sur…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, Dec 30 (IANS) Fresh political tremors have surfaced in the Sabarimala gold heist case with confirmation that senior CPI-M legislator and former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran was questioned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).The development, which took place on Saturday but only came to light on Tuesday, has intensified scrutiny of the probe even as it remains under close monitoring by the Kerala High Court.Surendran briefly acknowledged the questioning w…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (IANS) The statement given by senior CPI(M) activist and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member N. Vijayakumar, soon after his arrest by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Sabarimala gold heist case, has placed the ruling party in an increasingly uncomfortable position.Vijayakumar told investigators on Monday that he signed key documents related to the controversial gold-plating works only after being instructed to do so by “comrade” A. Padmakumar, …
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 (IANS) N. Vijayakumar, a former Travancore Devaswom Board member and a senior CPI(M) activist and former top office-bearer of the party-backed state organisation of government employees, was taken into custody in the Sabarimala gold theft case after detailed questioning at the Crime Branch office, here on Monday.Vijayakumar was a member of the Devaswom Board when it was headed by former president A. Padmakumar. His arrest has marked a significant turn in the investigat…
Sabarimala, Dec 27 (IANS) Unfazed by the recent controversy surrounding the alleged gold theft linked to Sabarimala, faith coursed undiminished through the sacred hills during this year’s Mandala season. More than 30 lakh pilgrims undertook the arduous pilgrimage, helping the hill shrine log revenues of nearly Rs 333 crore, reaffirming its enduring spiritual pull and administrative resilience.The Mandala season will formally conclude on Saturday night with the traditional rendition of Harivarasa…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27 (IANS) Kerala navigated a year of intense political upheaval, legal milestones, and maritime challenges in 2025, marked by the sensational Sabarimala temple gold theft and a significant shift in the state’s local governance. The year saw the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) face its most severe electoral setback in a decade, while the judiciary delivered landmark verdicts, including the actress rape case that gripped national attention.The alleged theft of several ki…