Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4: Violent protests have brought Kerala to a standstill after two women below the age of 50 entered the Sabarimala shrine on Wednesday. The protests have spread beyond Kerala as effigy of CM Pinarayi Vijayan was burnt in Hyderabad and some clashes were also reported from Kerala House in Delhi.
Hindutva outfits under the umbrella Sabarimala Action Council have called for a statewide shutdown on Thursday. This is the the seventh shutdown called by right-wing groups in just three months over the Sabarimala issue.
Two women of menstruating age group, cloaked in black veils, created history on Wednesday as they stepped into the Sabarimala temple of Lord Ayyappa, breaking a centuries-old tradition defying dire threats from the Hindu right.
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Jan 03, 2019, 11:38 PM IST
Violence reported from Kerala House in Delhi.
Jan 03, 2019, 10:40 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's effigy burnt in Hyderabad.
Jan 03, 2019, 9:25 PM IST
Journalists and camera persons have faced the ire of frenzied protesters of the saffron outfits across Kerala while trying to cover the violence spread by them, reports HT.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:28 PM IST
Kerala CM is openly lying, Hindus are suffering in the state. We will appeal for an Ordinance on Sabarimala, says activist Rahiul Eashwar in a TV program.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:27 PM IST
BJP MP V. Muraleedharan writes to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking probe by national security agencies into the entry of two women in Sabarimala Temple.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:08 PM IST
The Kerala police Thursday arrested 745 people, involved in hartal violence and registered 559 cases. 628 people were taken into preventive custody, reported Indian Express.
Jan 03, 2019, 6:58 PM IST
"Sought from Chief Minister an urgent Law and Order report on incidents of violence and destruction of private and public property in Kerala following entry of two young women in Sabarimala temple. I appeal to all sections of people to maintain calm and peace," Kerala Governor says in a statement.
Jan 03, 2019, 6:57 PM IST
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus services to Kerala have been resumed, say reports.
Jan 03, 2019, 6:37 PM IST
In the wake of shutdown and violence in Kerala over Sabarimala issue, the Congress-led UDF alleged that the law and order had collapsed in Kerala.
Jan 03, 2019, 5:59 PM IST
266 persons arrested and 334 in precautionary detention in connection with the attacks during hartal called by various organisations over Sabarimala Temple women entry.
Jan 03, 2019, 5:43 PM IST
Country-made bombs hurled at police officials in Thiruvananthapuram. Some personnel sustained minor injuries in the incident
Jan 03, 2019, 4:51 PM IST
So far, 266 people have been arrested and 334 people have been taken into preventive detention for the various hartal related violence.
Jan 03, 2019, 4:51 PM IST
"The purification ritual is demeaning to women as it projects them as 'impure' and 'unclean'. It is also a clear violation of the Supreme Court verdict," AIDWA said in a statement.
Jan 03, 2019, 4:50 PM IST
The All India Democratic Women's Association has expressed strong objection to the purification rituals carried out by the priests after two women of menstruating age visited the Sabarimala temple, calling it "demeaning" as it projects women as "impure" and "unclean".
Jan 03, 2019, 4:43 PM IST
Sixty workers of a Tamil Nadu-based fringe Hindu outfit were arrested for trying to stage a 'rail-roko' on Thursday in protest against the entry of two women of menstruating age group into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, PTI reported.
Jan 03, 2019, 3:21 PM IST
DGP Loknath Behera on Thursday said the Kerala Police will look into whether the attacks on mediapersons across the state was as part of a conspiracy. In a release, the DGP said district police heads have been instructed to create special teams to investigate these cases.
Jan 03, 2019, 2:47 PM IST
Rahul Easwar raises need for Ordinance to protect Sabarimala believers.
A 64-year-old woman, Pathumma from Wayanad who came for treatment at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) here, collapsed and died at the Thiruvananthapuram railway station in the morning, following which her relatives alleged that a delay in getting ambulance service resulted in her death, PTI reported.
Jan 03, 2019, 2:04 PM IST
Several journalists will hold a protest march shortly in view of the attacks on media personnel covering the Sabarimala issue.
Jan 03, 2019, 1:55 PM IST
Shashi Tharoor extends support to UDF
Joined @udfkerala MPs at the Mahatma Statue in Parliament to protest the provocative actions on #Sabarimala by the CPM Govt & the vandalism & violence of the BJP. @INCKerala stands with the believers, men & women, but wants the issue resolved constitutionally by the SC on Jan 22. pic.twitter.com/LnbzaIWHdT
2 Youth Congress workers injured after vehicle in CM's cavalcade hits them.
Jan 03, 2019, 1:01 PM IST
According to the reports, four BJP workers have been stabbed during protests in Vadanapally, Thrissur.
Jan 03, 2019, 12:19 PM IST
Congress MP K Suresh, says, "Sabarimala women entry issue: We're observing 'black day' in Kerala today. State govt is challenging the sentiments of devotees of Sabarimala. With the sponsor of state govt, these two young women entered the temple. They are activists, they are maoists."
Jan 03, 2019, 11:35 AM IST
"7 police vehicles, 79 KSRTC buses destroyed & 39 police personnel attacked, till now. Most of the persons attacked were women. Women media persons were also attacked," the CM says.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:27 AM IST
It's government's responsibility to give protection to women. The government has fulfilled this constitutional responsibility. Sangh Parivar is trying to make Sabarimala into a clash zone, says CM Vijayan.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:20 AM IST
Kerala govt is taking measures everyday to send someone there to disturb its rituals. It's festival time when per day 1-2 lakh ppl used to come to temple but due to govt action, it has reduced to 10-15,000, alleges PGS Varma,member of royal Pandalam family.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
Supreme Court refuses to give an urgent hearing to a mentioning by lawyer, PV Dinesh, seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Sabarimala Temple priest for purification of temple premises after entry of 2 women yesterday. SC said the matter has been fixed for Jan 22.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
Two people have been arrested & two detained for attacking a Special Branch Women Police personnel on duty in rural area of Ernakulam district last night.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:08 AM IST
BJP holds protest march in Kochi against the entry of women in Sabarimala Temple.
Jan 03, 2019, 10:15 AM IST
Ambulances being used to help stranded passengers at Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala: Ambulances being used to help stranded passengers at Thiruvananthapuram Central as bus services are affected in the area due to the hartal called by various organisations over #SabarimalaTemple women entry. pic.twitter.com/tURDZgevh5
Shutdown has begun in Kerala. Security has been beefed up after intelligence report of violence.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:42 am IST
An activist of Sabarimala Karma Samiti who was injured during stone pelting succumbed to his injuries in the early hours on Thursday, said police.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:42 am IST
A native of Pandalam Chandran Unnithan (55) died in stone pelting. BJP said CPM workers were behind the attack.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:43 am IST
57 buses have been destroyed. Many CPM and BJP offices attacked. Widespread violence reported from many areas of the state.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:43 am IST
United Democratic Front will observe ‘black day’ in the state today as two women under 50 years of age entered the Sabarimala temple Wednesday. Here are visuals from Thiruvananthapuram.
Jan 03, 2019, 8:44 am IST
Police has beefed up security in Kerala and state police chief Loknath Behera has warned protesters of severe action in case of violence and obstruction of traffic.
Jan 03, 2019, 9:16 am IST
Security has been deployed in Pathanamthitta in the view of hartal called by Hindu outfits.
Jan 03, 2019, 9:59 am IST
Two CPM workers from Pandalam, allegedly involved in the death of BJP worker Chandran Unnithan, have been taken into police custody today.
Jan 03, 2019, 10:00 am IST
"We will carry on with our agitation in a peaceful manner and abide by the law of the land," says BJP Kerala president PS Sreedharan Pillai on protests.
Jan 03, 2019, 10:14 am IST
Jet Airways issues a notice to warn its passengers of possible transportation issues in face of the ongoing protests in Kerala.
Jan 03, 2019, 10:14 am IST
Homes of five CPM party leaders in Kerala have been attacked and ransacked.
Jan 03, 2019, 10:15 am IST
Ambulances being used to help stranded passengers at Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala: Ambulances being used to help stranded passengers at Thiruvananthapuram Central as bus services are affected in the area due to the hartal called by various organisations over #SabarimalaTemple women entry. pic.twitter.com/tURDZgevh5
BJP holds protest march in Kochi against the entry of women in Sabarimala Temple.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:09 am IST
Two people have been arrested & two detained for attacking a Special Branch Women Police personnel on duty in rural area of Ernakulam district last night.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:09 am IST
Supreme Court refuses to give an urgent hearing to a mentioning by lawyer, PV Dinesh, seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Sabarimala Temple priest for purification of temple premises after entry of 2 women yesterday. SC said the matter has been fixed for Jan 22.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:20 am IST
Kerala govt is taking measures everyday to send someone there to disturb its rituals. It's festival time when per day 1-2 lakh ppl used to come to temple but due to govt action, it has reduced to 10-15,000, alleges PGS Varma,member of royal Pandalam family.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:27 am IST
It's government's responsibility to give protection to women. The government has fulfilled this constitutional responsibility. Sangh Parivar is trying to make Sabarimala into a clash zone, says CM Vijayan.
Jan 03, 2019, 11:35 am IST
"7 police vehicles, 79 KSRTC buses destroyed & 39 police personnel attacked, till now. Most of the persons attacked were women. Women media persons were also attacked," the CM says.
Jan 03, 2019, 12:19 pm IST
Congress MP K Suresh, says, "Sabarimala women entry issue: We're observing 'black day' in Kerala today. State govt is challenging the sentiments of devotees of Sabarimala. With the sponsor of state govt, these two young women entered the temple. They are activists, they are maoists."
Jan 03, 2019, 1:01 pm IST
According to the reports, four BJP workers have been stabbed during protests in Vadanapally, Thrissur.
Jan 03, 2019, 1:52 pm IST
2 Youth Congress workers injured after vehicle in CM's cavalcade hits them.
Jan 03, 2019, 1:55 pm IST
Shashi Tharoor extends support to UDF
Joined @udfkerala MPs at the Mahatma Statue in Parliament to protest the provocative actions on #Sabarimala by the CPM Govt & the vandalism & violence of the BJP. @INCKerala stands with the believers, men & women, but wants the issue resolved constitutionally by the SC on Jan 22. pic.twitter.com/LnbzaIWHdT
Several journalists will hold a protest march shortly in view of the attacks on media personnel covering the Sabarimala issue.
Jan 03, 2019, 2:45 pm IST
A 64-year-old woman, Pathumma from Wayanad who came for treatment at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) here, collapsed and died at the Thiruvananthapuram railway station in the morning, following which her relatives alleged that a delay in getting ambulance service resulted in her death, PTI reported.
Jan 03, 2019, 2:47 pm IST
Rahul Easwar raises need for Ordinance to protect Sabarimala believers.
DGP Loknath Behera on Thursday said the Kerala Police will look into whether the attacks on mediapersons across the state was as part of a conspiracy. In a release, the DGP said district police heads have been instructed to create special teams to investigate these cases.
Jan 03, 2019, 4:43 pm IST
Sixty workers of a Tamil Nadu-based fringe Hindu outfit were arrested for trying to stage a 'rail-roko' on Thursday in protest against the entry of two women of menstruating age group into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, PTI reported.
Jan 03, 2019, 4:50 pm IST
The All India Democratic Women's Association has expressed strong objection to the purification rituals carried out by the priests after two women of menstruating age visited the Sabarimala temple, calling it "demeaning" as it projects women as "impure" and "unclean".
Jan 03, 2019, 4:51 pm IST
"The purification ritual is demeaning to women as it projects them as 'impure' and 'unclean'. It is also a clear violation of the Supreme Court verdict," AIDWA said in a statement.
Jan 03, 2019, 4:51 pm IST
So far, 266 people have been arrested and 334 people have been taken into preventive detention for the various hartal related violence.
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