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Karnataka government issued a safety advisory to Sabarimala pilgrims urging them to be vigilant and adhere to necessary precautions to prevent infection. (File)

With 'brain-eating amoeba' cases on the rise, Karnataka govt issues advisory on for Sabarimala pilgrims

November 19, 2025 10:50 am

Naegleria fowleri is a highly virulent microorganism that, when inhaled through water, can reach the brain and cause a rare, serious or fatal disease called Amoebic meningoencephalitis.

Kerala techie-turned-priest goes to Sabarimala after relinquishing Church licence

September 22, 2023 11:06 am

When Manoj decided to undertake the pilgrimage by undergoing the mandatory penance, the Anglican Church of South India, to which he was attached, had sought an explanation.

Sabarimala: Violence in Kannur, Centre seeks state’s report

Sabarimala: UK updates travel advisory to India after violent protests erupt in Kerala

January 05, 2019 7:36 pm

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office which regularly updates its advice for travel to different parts of the world, said on Friday that any British citizens planning to travel to Kerala should monitor media reports.

Gross violation of Human Rights of devotees at Sabarimala: Kerala rights body

Sabarimala Day 2: Activist KP Sasikala released on bail as hartal affects normal life; TDB to move SC on Monday

November 17, 2018 10:58 pm

Following Sasikala's arrest, right-wing Hindu outfits called for a dawn to dusk 12-hour hartal in Kerala which brought the state into a forced shutdown situation. BJP extended its support for the shutdown.

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Sabarimala row: Two more women stopped from entering shrine, say they were 'unaware of customs'

October 21, 2018 7:51 pm

The incident came four days after the gates of the shrine opened for the first time following the Supreme Court ruling allowing women of all age groups to enter it.

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Massive campaign to keep Sabarimala child labour-free

October 09, 2017 3:40 pm

The state-run Child Protection Unit authorities are getting ready to launch a thorough drive, titled "Operation Saranabalyam", during the three-month-long pilgrim season, beginning on November 15 this year.

Tusker eats plastic waste thrown by pilgrims, dies

February 04, 2014 12:13 am

Lakhs of pilgrims, particularly from south India, visit the hill shrine.

HC slams govt on stampede: No coordination,no safeguards

January 21, 2011 12:51 am

Kerala High Court came down heavily on the state government for failing to foresee the stampede.

Divine or not? Is 'Makara Jyothi' man-made?: HC asks Travancore Devaswom Board

January 20, 2011 4:47 pm

The High Court has questioned the sanctity of the 'Makara Jyothi' (celestial light).

HC seeks report on Sabarimala stampede

January 18, 2011 4:13 am

THE Kerala High Court on Monday directed the police,forest and temple affairs departments to submit a detailed report on the stampede at Pullumedu in which 102 Sabarimala pilgrims were killed on Saturday.