SABARIMALA
Will withdraw notification on acquiring land for Sabarimala airport: Kerala govt to HC
The Kerala government will withdraw preliminary land acquisition notifications for the Sabarimala Greenfield airport in Kottayam district. The government will conduct a new Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study through a different agency following a court plea by Ayana Charitable Trust. Justice Viju Abraham closed the petition, allowing all contentions, with the government stating the airport will benefit pilgrims and boost the economy, having received site and defence clearance from the Centre.
No further steps for 2 months in connection with Sabarimala airport land acquisition: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court's interim order halts state government steps on Sabarimala Greenfield airport land acquisition following a plea by Ayana Charitable Trust alleging illegal property takeover. The trust's legal team resists the action.
Sabarimala Greenfield Airport takes off with land acquisition approval
According to the Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Act, 2013, the preliminary notification under section 11(1) is required to be issued within one year from the date of submission of recommendations by the expert committee on the social impact assessment report. The expert committee submitted its recommendations on August 22, 2023. According to it, the preliminary notification of land acquisition can be issued in August 2024 itself.
Sabarimala: Railways to run Vande Bharat, other Sabari special trains to clear rush, reservation starts
Southern Railway has announced special trains and a Vande Bharat Express to accommodate the increased number of pilgrims traveling to the Sabarimala temple. The train numbered 06151, MGR Chennai Central-Kottayam Vande Bharat special, will depart from MGR Chennai Central at 8.30am and reach Kottayam at 7.20pm on the same day. This special train will be available on December 15, 17, 22, and 24. Similarly, the train numbered 06152, Kottayam-Chennai Central Vande Bharat special, will depart from Kottayam at 9pm and reach Chennai at 9.30am the next day.
Sabarimala season: Railways to run Vande Bharat special train between Chennai, Kottayam from December 15
The Southern Railway will operate a Vande Bharat Sabari special train between Chennai Central and Kottayam to cater to the extra rush of passengers during the ongoing Sabarimala season.
Sabarimala chaos: Pilgrims returning without darshan, Kerala CM says 'nothing unusual'
Sabarimala update: Thousands of pilgrims remained stranded in long queues at Sabarimala, facing poor facilities and transportation issues. The chaos was particularly severe at Nilackal base camp, where parking and transportation were major concerns. Many pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and northern districts of Kerala were unable to proceed to Pamba from the base camp, resulting in an incomplete pilgrimage.
As number of devotees to Sabarimala increases, TDB raises darshan time by an hour
Satheesan also claimed that not enough police personnel have been deployed at Sabarimala for assisting the devotees, guidelines of the Kerala High Court regarding arrangements for pilgrims have not been implemented and even adequate ambulance services were not available.
Environment Ministry panel okays Sabarimala airport TOR
The TOR was recommended by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the ministry, which met in New Delhi, last month. This will enable the project proponent, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) Limited, to plan and design an Impact Assessment (EIA), besides providing a format and structure for the project, official sources said.
Clearance for airport near Sabarimala great news for spiritual tourism, says PM Modi
The Civil Aviation Ministry had on April 13 informed the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC) about the site clearance for the airport that would come up close to the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala.
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On the way to Oscars 2023: Ram Charan's video of walking barefoot at airport goes viral
The actor, dressed in an all-black ensemble, was reportedly heading to the US for the Oscars.
Sabarimala revenue at Rs 310.40 crore
Addressing reporters at the Sannidhanam guesthouse, TDB president K Ananthagopan said the 'Thiruvabharana ghoshayathra', a procession carrying sacred jewellery to the hilltop shrine, began on Thursday and reach Sharamkuthi on January 14.
Makar Sankaranti 2023: When is it and where to celebrate
It is an important Hindu festival and celebrates the sun's journey back into the northern hemisphere. Makar Sankranti marks the first day when the sun is transiting into Capricorn, also known as Makara in Hindi. It also marks the end of the month of the winter solstice and when the days begin to get longer and the warmth returns.
Kerala gives nod for land acquisition to build airport near Sabarimala temple
The order from the Revenue Department states that 2,570 acres of land will be taken between Erumeli South and Manimala. The Cheruvally rubber estate has been selected as the place for the proposed airport. The airport will be located 48 kms from the Sabarimala airport and will have a runway of 3,500 metres.
Eight Sabarimala pilgrims killed in Tamil Nadu mishap
The mishap is suspected to have taken place after the driver lost control of the vehicle while maneuvering a bend in the hilly route. While seven people died on the spot, one succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital, official added.
Sacred 'Thanka Anki' procession to Sabarimala begins
After accepting the reception by devotees at various temples en route, the procession would reach Sabarimala on December 26 evening. It would be accorded a grand reception by the temple authorities at Sabarimala as well. The sacred attire would be adorned on the idol of the presiding deity prior to the 'arathi', temple sources said.
Sabarimala pilgrimage: Daily no. of devotees restricted to 90,000 & timings increased by an hour
The decisions were taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, a statement issued by his office said.
Streamline crowd management at Sabarimala following increase in devotees: HC tells officials
In the absence of COVID-19 restrictions, unlike the previous two years, devotees have turned up in huge numbers this year at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district of the state for the annual two-month long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage which began on November 17.
Kerala HC restrains aviation firms from offering pilgrims helicopter service to Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday restrained the aviation companies from offering pilgrims helicopter service to Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala
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