The Latest Breaking News from Sabarimala

Preliminary medical examinations suggested that child had been suffering from a heart-related disease since she was three years old.

Taking a serious note of the pilgrim influx to Sabarimala, the authorities have decided to bring down the limit of virtual queue bookings by 10,000 to 80,000 per day.

The carts were brought in for a parade during the Navakerala Sadas. Police sources say the organisers did not take permission for a bullock cart race. Rights activists allege violation of SC order banning bullock cart races

The Southern Railway has cancelled as many as 40 train services to and from Kerala, including Sabarimala special trains, in view of the cyclone ‘Michaung’ which is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday.

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…

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 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 High Court, in an order dated November 15, held that such decorated vehicles cannot be permitted to be used in public places for carrying Sabarimala pilgrims or any other passengers.

According to police, the mishap happened at 5.30 a.m. between Laha and Puthukada. “The bus was carrying 34 Andhra natives who were returning after having darshan at the Sabarimala temple. It hit a crash – barrier on the road side and turned turtle,” said an official.

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.

Road safety audit in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki reveals 134 accident-prone sites along Sabarimala pilgrim routes. Funds for remedial measures delayed, but expected soon. High Court orders installation of sign boards, crash barriers, and other safety measures.