BJP is standing with Sabarimala devotees: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): BJP chief Amit Shah on Saturday said his party will stand with the people arrested during the recent protest over the Sabarimala Temple issue.
Ashram of Swami Sandeepananda Giri, who supported SC's Sabarimala verdict, attacked
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 27 (IBNS): Ashram of Swami Sandeepananda Giri, who had supported the Supreme Court's verdict which allowed entry of menstruating women in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, was attacked by some unknown assailants on Saturday, media reports said.
Sabarimala Temple closes today after five-day puja; media asked to leave
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 22 (IBNS): Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, which opened on Wednesday for the first time for all women irrespective of their ages, is scheduled to close on Monday, after the conclusion of a five-day puja, media reports said.
Sabarimala standoff: Two women who attempt to enter shrine returns
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (IBNS): Failing to create history, two women- an activist and a journalist- who on Friday attempted to enter Kerala's Sabrimala Temple, which has now been opened for female persons across all age groups, returned without entering the shrine, media reports said.
Kerala CM Vijyan blames RSS for Sabarimala violence
Thiruvanthapuram, Oct 18 (IBNS) : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday blamed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the violence over the Sabarimala issue by backing up the perpetrators, opposing the Supreme Court's verdict to allow women inside the famous shrine that opened its gate on Wednesday for all devoVijyan said that the attackers enjoyed the backing of the RSS.
Protests against women's entry in Sabarimala continue; prohibitory orders imposed
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18 (IBNS): Police have imposed prohibitory orders in and around Kerala's Sabarimala Temple as the protest against the entry of menstruating women to the temple by several outfits continued even on Thursday, media reports said.
Mob attacks media persons near Sabarimala Temple which opens today
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (IBNS): Armed, masked people have targeted media persons near Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, which is going to open for the first time on Wednesday since the Supreme Court passed its verdict allowing all women, irrespective of their ages, to enter the shrine, media reports said.
Kerala HC scraps petition seeking Muslim woman's entry to state mosques
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IBNS): The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by the Akhila Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, seeking directive that Muslim women be allowed to enter mosques in the state.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined an early hearing of a petition filed to review the top court's verdict which allowed women of all ages to enter Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, where menstruating female persons earlier had no access, media reports said.
Sabarimala case: Petition filed against Supreme Court's verdict allowing women's entry into temple
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IBNS): A petition has been filed against the Supreme Court's verdict which allowed women of all ages to enter Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, where female persons of child bearing age had no access earlier, media reports said.
Red alert for heavy rains on Sunday in Kerala's three districts
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IBNS): The Met Department has issued a red alert for heavy rains in three districts of Kerala on Sunday, media reports said.
Sabarimala case: Kerala government won't file review plea on SC's verdict allowing women's entry
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (IBNS): Amid protests against the top court's decision, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said the LDF government in the state won't file a review plea on the Supreme Court's verdict, which thrown open gates of Sabarimala Temple for all menstruating women, media reports said.
Sabarimala Verdict: Is Justice Indu Malhotra's dissent a moral victory for respondents?
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday ruled against the age-old practice of not allowing women of a certain age group to enter the 800-year-old Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
Sabarimala verdict: Supreme Court throws open gate of Kerala temple for all women
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IBNS): Ending a century-old tradition, the Supreme Court on Friday passed a historic judgement which allows women of all ages to enter Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, which so far remained barred for female persons, media reports said.
Media should create awareness among people that violence has no place in democracy: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the media should play a role in creating awareness among people against the use of violence in the country.