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IANS Year Ender 2025: Sabarimala gold theft to LDF poll rout, events that shaped Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27: Kerala navigated a year of intense political upheaval, legal milestones, and maritime challenges in 2025, marked by the sensational Sabarimala temple gold theft and a significant shift in the state's local governance. The year saw the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) face its most severe electoral setback in a decade, while the judiciary delivered landmark verdicts, including the actress rape case that gripped national attention.
Two more arrests in Sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala HC slams SIT over probe lapses
Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 19: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case on Friday recorded two more crucial arrests even as the Kerala High Court came down heavily on the investigation, flagging serious lapses and warning that "big guns" should not be spared.
ED gets the nod to probe Sabarimala gold heist as court rejects SIT objections
Kollam, Dec 19: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will register a case and initiate an investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft, following an order by the vigilance court in Kerala's Kollam.
Kerala LoP Satheesan writes to Meta, requesting not to block viral Sabarimala gold theft parody song
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 19: Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan has written to Meta Platforms Inc., urging the social media major not to remove links to a satirical song linked to the alleged gold theft parody at the Sabarimala temple, warning that any takedown without a court order would amount to unconstitutional restraint on free speech.
Former Devaswom Minister dares LoP Satheesan to prove Sabarimala gold theft allegations
Thiruvananthapuram Dec 17: The political sparring over the Sabarimala gold theft controversy escalated on Tuesday with CPI-M legislator and former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran publicly challenging Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan to produce evidence backing the allegations made against him.
Congress-led UDF poised for resounding victory in Kerala local body polls, says LoP Satheesan
Malappuram, Dec 6: Kerala Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader, V.D. Satheesan, said here on Saturday that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised for an emphatic victory in the upcoming state local body elections, which will serve as the "semi-final" ahead of the Assembly polls.
Local body polls: Congress leader says Kerala ready to 'teach Vijayan govt a lesson'
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 5: Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president M.M. Hassan on Friday said that the upcoming local body elections are poised to trigger significant political changes in Kerala, reflecting what he described as a growing public sentiment against the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government.
Kerala: Pilgrim footfall count at Sabarimala crosses 15 lakh
Pathanamthitta, December 4: The number of devotees visiting Sabarimala during the ongoing Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season has crossed 15 lakh, officials said.
BJP claims 'major conspiracy' behind Sabarimala gold theft, seeks probe by central agency
Thrissur, Dec 2: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that a "major and carefully orchestrated conspiracy" lies behind the Sabarimala gold theft and insisted that only a central agency investigation can "uncover" the political links he claims are embedded in the case.
Kerala LoP Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of shielding criminals, defends Cong stand in Rahul MLA case
Kannur, Nov 29: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, on Saturday defended the Congress’s handling of the complaint against suspended MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, while launching a sharp attack on the ruling CPI(M) for protecting criminals and those involved in serious offences.
Sabarimala gold theft case: Arrested TDB ex-chief's revelations put senior priest, former CPI-M minister in tight spot
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: The Sabarimala gold theft case has taken a dramatic turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) now eyeing more arrests following crucial revelations by now arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar.
Will expose Sabarimala gold conspiracy, asserts LoP Satheesan
Kottayam, Nov 26: Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday launched a scathing political attack on both the CPI-M and the BJP, alleging that they are "sailing in the same boat", shielding corruption, protecting criminals, and deceiving voters in the run-up to the local body elections.
'Handcuffing of Sabarimala gold theft accused breached legal protocol'
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 26: The investigation into the handcuffing of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president and Devaswom Commissioner N. Vasu, an accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, during his court appearance early this week has concluded without recommending disciplinary action against the police officers. However, the report acknowledged that the act contravened legal norms and caused embarrassment to the government.
Gold heist case: SIT records statement of Sabarimala 'thantris'
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 26: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Sabarimala gold theft and unauthorised gold plating case, has intensified its investigation, recording statements of the temple's chief priests (Thantris) even as the six-week deadline set by the Kerala High Court expires on Thursday.
CPI-M leaders 'amassing gold': MoS George Kurian
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 22: Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the CPI-M, alleging that its leaders are amassing gold and wealth so that "no poor people remain in the party".
Former TDB prez Padmakumar arrested in Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 20: In a major development in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar after hours of questioning at an undisclosed location, here. With this arrest, the total number of people who have been arrested in the case rises to six.
UDF releases chargesheet against CM Vijayan-led Kerala Govt
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19: Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Wednesday launched a fierce attack on the ruling Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government, marking the start of the UDF’s local body election campaign in Kerala.
Kerala HC grants interim relief to ex-TDB official from arrest till Tuesday in Sabarimala gold theft case
Kochi, Nov 14: The Kerala High Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) secretary S. Jayasree, offering temporary relief even as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) ramped up action in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case.
Kerala court rejects bail plea of ex-Devaswom Secretary; SIT seeks scientific inspection at Sabarimala
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Nov 13: In a major development in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the trial court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail application of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) secretary S. Jayasree, setting the stage for her likely arrest.
Cong to hold protest demanding resignation of Devaswom Minister Vasavan over Sabarimala gold theft
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10: The Congress will hold a Secretariat march and dharna on November 12, demanding the arrest of all those involved in the Sabarimala gold theft case and the resignation of the State Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan.
'People's verdict against Vijayan govt': Congress on Kerala local body polls
Thiruvananthapuram Nov 10: As Kerala heads to the local body elections, top Congress leaders on Monday said the polls will serve as a referendum on the Pinarayi Vijayan government’s nine-and-a-half-year rule, marked by corruption, mismanagement, and an assault on public faith.
Kerala: K Jayakumar appointed TDB president, ex-MLA K Raju to serve as member for 2 years
Thiruvananthapuram, November 10: The Kerala government has issued an order appointing K. Jayakumar IAS (Retd.) as the President of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), Former Minister and MLA Adv. K. Raju has also been nominated as a board member.
Anti-incumbency vs Incumbency: Kerala's civic polls turn into political test ahead of 2026 Assembly race
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10: The upcoming Kerala local body elections, to be held in two phases on December 9 and 11, are shaping up as a battle between anti-incumbency and incumbency, a test of whether public discontent over controversies will outweigh the Left government’s claims of welfare-driven governance.
Sabarimala gold theft: Congress to hold 'secretariat march' on Nov 12
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7: The Congress on Friday decided to intensify its protest over the Sabarimala gold theft case, with a ‘secretariat march’ planned for November 12, said Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph.
Cong leaders demand court-monitored CBI probe into Sabarimala gold theft
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 6: Mounting a sharp attack on the Kerala government over the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, senior Congress leaders on Thursday demanded that the investigation be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the supervision of the High Court, alleging a major cover-up involving top officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
Sabarimala gold theft case: Satheesan seeks arrest of ex-Devaswom Commissioner N. Vasu
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5: Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Wednesday said that the Kerala High Court’s latest observations have vindicated the Opposition's long-standing charge that the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) acted with undue haste in moving the Dwarapalaka (temple gatekeeper) sculptures for gold-plating work at the famed Sabarimala temple.
Thiruvananthapuram: Opposition walks out of Kerala Assembly over Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram, November 1: The members of the opposition walked out of the assembly in protest over the Sabarimala gold theft case.
Sabarimala gold heist: SIT records third arrest
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 1: In a major development in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recorded the arrest of the temple's former Executive Officer Sudheesh Kumar, the third accused in the case.
Kerala: SIT tightens grip in Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 30: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case on Thursday has tightened its probe and taken appropriate action against erring Travancore Devasom Board officials who fail to listen to their directive.
Sabarimala heist: SIT recovers part of gold sold to jewellery dealer
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25: In a major breakthrough in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered a substantial quantity of the stolen gold from a jewellery outlet in Bellari, Karnataka.
Kerala: BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks Amit Shah's intervention over alleged Corruption in temples, including Sabarimala
Thiruvananthapuram, October 22: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking a probe by a central agency into the alleged "corruption, misappropriation, and violations" in Kerala temples, including the Sabarimala Temple, managed by Devaswom Boards.
Kerala BJP delegation meets President Droupadi Murmu, apprises Sabarimala gold 'theft' incident
Thiruvananthapuram, October 21: A BJP delegation led by the party's Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar met President Droupadi Murmu at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday and apprised the President of public concerns regarding issues, including the Sabarimala gold theft incident, said a release issued by the party.
Kerala HC to register new case to safeguard secrecy in Sabarimala gold theft probe
Kochi, Oct 21: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday decided to suo motu register a fresh case in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft investigation, underscoring the need to maintain complete confidentiality in the ongoing probe.
Kerala HC seeks probe into larger conspiracy in Sabarimala gold theft case
Kochi Oct 21: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the SIT to investigate whether a larger conspiracy was involved in the Sabarimala gold theft case.
Kerala: Prasad E.D, Manu Namboothiri selected new melsanthis for Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples
Pathanamthitta, October 18: Prasad E.D. has been selected as the new Melsanthi (chief priest) of the Sabarimala Temple, while Manu Namboothiri M.G has been chosen as the Melsanthi of Malikappuram Temple, according to the Travancore Devaswom Board release.
Sabarimala gold theft probe tightens as SIT 'prepares' for more arrests
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18: The probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case is gathering momentum, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is reportedly gearing up for more detentions in the coming days.
Truth will come out, guilty will be punished, assures TDB president amid Sabarimala gold theft row
Thiruvananthapuram, October 14: Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president PS Prashanth on Tuesday assured that the truth will come out in the alleged Sabarimala gold theft and the guilty will be "punished".
No need for any concern: Kerala CM on SIT probe over Sabarimala gold theft row
Thiruvananthapuram, October 13: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday urged people to not speculate on and unnecessarily hurry regarding the Sabarimala gold theft probe, assuring that the investigation, progressing under the supervision of the High Court, will be done properly and that appropriate decisions will be taken after the report is submitted.
Sabarimala 'gold theft' row: BJP delegation calls on Kerala Guv, demands dissolving Temple Board, CAG audit
Thiruvananthapuram, October 13: A BJP delegation led by the party's Kerala unit chief and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday called on Governor Rajendera Arlekar and sought his intervention in the alleged theft of gold from the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, which has sparked a political row in the state.
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT books 2019 Travancore Devaswom Board members
Chennai, Oct 12: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the missing gold from the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple has named the former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) led by CPI(M) leader A. Padmakumar as an accused in the case.