The Latest Breaking News from Pampa

After Texas’ largest wildfire is contained, a rancher moves on with a single calf

In testimony to state lawmakers, Dale Jenkins and his Panhandle peers shared the “hidden cost” of the wildfires.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2024

Utility pole inspection company declines to testify at Texas Panhandle wildfire investigation hearing

The Texas A&M Forest Service concluded that a fallen decayed utility pole caused the Smokehouse Creek fire.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2024

Arrangements in place for Makaravilakku festival; 1,000 more police personnel to be deployed

1,000 police personnel deployed for Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala temple, with exit routes and transportation arrangements in place.

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

Brahmana Sabha seeks better facilities at Sabarimala

Kerala Brahmana Sabha (KBS) demands govt. take immediate steps to improve facilities for Sabarimala pilgrims. KBS State President Karimpuzha Raman urges Devaswom Board, police, govt. to collaborate to provide amenities like drinking water, food, transport at Erumeli, Nilakkal, Pampa and nearby areas. Increase number of buses from Erumeli, Nilakkal, Pampa.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Sabarimala devotees endure misery with stranded journeys and lengthy queues

KOTTAYAM: Miserable pilgrimage continued for the Sabarimala devotees as many were left stranded for hours in vehicles at various places on the way to Sabarimala as well as in queues towards sannidhanam on Tuesday also.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

Ayyan app for assistance to Sabarimala pilgrims downloaded 1.71 lakh times

Forest dept. launched "Ayyan" app to assist Sabarimala pilgrims; 1.71 lakh downloads in a month. App provides info on services available at Pampa, Sannidhanam, Swami Ayyappan road, Pampa-Neelimala-Sannidhanam, Erumely-Azhutakadav-Pampa & Sathram-Uppupara-Sannidhanam routes. Works in online/offline mode; provides info on food, water, medical service & emergency help. Updated version to be…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Youth arrested with ganja at Pampa

23-yr-old Vinu Vijayan Pillai from Nooranad arrested by Pampa police for possessing 25g of ganja for sale in Sabarimala pilgrimage zone. Found suspiciously near Pampa Ganapati temple at 8.15pm on Mon. 3 packets of ganja concealed in plastic packet recovered. Produced before magistrate.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Pilgrim influx serves a breather to KSRTC

The unprecedented rush of devotees to Sabarimala in the first leg of the annual pilgrimage season has given a much-needed succour to the cash-strapped Kerala State Transport Corporation.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

With rising footfalls, begging mafia eyes a return to Sabarimala

Just four days into the two-months long season, the authorities have busted at least two inter-State begging rackets, which operated in and around Pampa and took 21 persons into custody.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

All arrangements in place for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Doors of Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala open for pilgrimage season. Advanced technologies used to streamline flow of pilgrims. Dynamic queue control, video walls, e-Kanikka system, 473 buses, temporary barrage, eco-shops, Forest Guards, FASTag system, Postal dept. delivery, increased wages for Vishuddhi Sena, BSNL telecom services, 23 mobile towers. All temples…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023