In a significant development, the management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, two prominent participants in Kerala’s iconic Thrissur Pooram festival, have taken their case to the Supreme Court, challenging the Kerala High Court’s new guidelines for elephant parades. The High Court’s ruling mandates strict spatial restrictions: elephants must maintain a minimum distance of three Read More…
BJP state president K. Surendran has strongly criticized the Kerala government for allegedly deceiving the High Court by failing to provide accurate details about the Wayanad relief fund and rehabilitation progress. He described this as an act of gross negligence and betrayal of the people. Surendran highlighted that the delay in submitting reports to the Read More…
In a significant development in the Munambam Waqf land dispute, the Kerala High Court has temporarily protected local landowners from potential eviction. The conflict revolves around residents who purchased land from the Farook College managing committee, with the Waqf Board asserting ownership under the Waqf Act. The petitioners argue that the Act’s Section 14, which Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to prevent VIP darshan from obstructing regular pilgrims at Sabarimala during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival. This follows reports that actor Dileep’s visit on December 5 caused crowding and blocked access to the temple. The court warned of contempt proceedings against officials who grant VIP privileges that Read More…
The Kerala High Court has demanded a detailed report from the state government regarding the available funds in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and how they have been spent, particularly after the devastating landslides in Wayanad. The court’s move comes amid an ongoing dispute over the allocation and timely release of funds by the Read More…