Sabarimala
Coverage of Sabarimala in the Nexus archive.
- Punyam Poonkavanam returns to Sabarimala after senior IPS officer P. Vijayan gets clean chit
Punyam Poonkavanam has returned to Sabarimala following senior IPS officer P. Vijayan receiving a clean chit. The State government has appointed Vijayan as the Chief Police Coordinator for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
- Establish digitised inventory system for Sabarimala assets, HC tells TDB
The High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to establish a digitised inventory system for assets at Sabarimala. The order mandates the implementation of a digital framework to manage temple-related assets.
- Sabarimala misappropriation of gold: SIT visits Travancore Devaswom Board office
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has visited the Travancore Devaswom Board office to investigate alleged misappropriation of gold linked to Sabarimala.
- Sabarimala roads to be fully repaired before Mandalam pilgrimage season, says Kerala Minister P.K. Basheer
Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer announced that Sabarimala roads will be fully repaired before the Mandalam pilgrimage season. A high-level review meeting was chaired by the minister to address this.
- Sabarimala airport project returns to spotlight amid legal uncertainty
The Sabarimala airport project has regained public attention due to ongoing legal uncertainties surrounding its development. The project's future remains unclear as legal challenges continue to dominate discussions.
- SIT probe into Sabarimala theft cannot be interfered with, says Muraleedharan
Muraleedharan states that the SIT probe into the Sabarimala theft cannot be interfered with. The investigation is being conducted by a Special Investigation Team.
- Kerala Devaswom Minister criticises “excessive intervention” by Kerala High Court in temples
The Kerala Devaswom Minister criticizes the Kerala High Court for excessive intervention in temple matters, stating that the court's direct instructions on ritual decisions in Sabarimala prevent the Devaswom Board and government from making independent choices.
- Sabarimala gold loss: Former TDB president P.S. Prasanth denies role
P.S. Prasanth, former TDB president, denies involvement in Sabarimala gold loss, attributing the issue to officials' failure to inform the Kerala High Court before sending gold-clad plates to Chennai for replating in 2025.
- AI-enabled crowd management system to be implemented in Sabarimala from this year
The Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Jayakumar announced a pilot AI-enabled crowd management system for Sabarimala. The system will use real-time data, predictive analytics, high-resolution cameras, and face-recognition technology to enhance pilgrim safety and streamline movement.
- Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC asks SIT to submit detailed report by June 29
The Kerala High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a detailed report by June 29 regarding the Sabarimala gold theft. The SIT informed the court that it has established a clear sequence of events involving the removal of the Dwarapalaka idols from the temple for gold plating.