Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan is urging the State Government to restore spot booking for devotees visiting Sabarimala temple. He is protesting the decision to limit the number of pilgrims allowed for darshan to 80,000 per day, citing that in previous years, at least 15,000 pilgrims were allowed through spot booking. Satheesan also highlighted…
The Jat community in Haryana has historically been a significant political force, with their support crucial for any party to come to power. In recent years, their allegiance has shifted from Congress to other parties, particularly after incidents like the 2016 protests and the 2020 farmer’s agitation. Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been…
The State government decided to eliminate spot booking for darshan at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season to ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience. This decision was made during an online meeting chaired by the Chief Minister and attended by various officials. The goal is to limit the number of pilgrims to 80,000 per…
Congress working committee member Ramesh Chennithala has written to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, expressing concerns about recent reforms in Sabarimala that he believes are causing hardship to devotees. He argues that the elimination of spot booking will create challenges, particularly for out-of-state pilgrims, and suggests allowing spot bookings for a certain number of pilgrims. Chennithala…
Pakistan’s hockey team dominated China with a 5-1 victory in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024, securing a spot in the semi-finals. Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid shined with two goals each, while Abdul Rehman added another goal. The team’s unbeaten streak continued, setting up a high-stakes match against arch-rival India. India, led by Harmanpreet…