Thiruvananthapuram: The state govt has ordered a departmental investigation into alleged irregularities in Milma, including supply of ghee to the Sabarimala temple. While announcing the inquiry, dairy development minister Bindu Krishna said as a vigilance investigation is under way, a broader probe is required to uncover the full extent of the alleged corruption.Devaswom minister K…
Devaswom minister K Muraleedharan Thiruvananthapuram: The state govt is dissatisfied with the slow pace of the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) probe into the Sabarimala gold loss case and wants the final chargesheet filed without further delay, Devaswom minister K Muraleedharan said on Thursday.Speaking to reporters after former TDB president P S Prasanth was taken into…
T’puram: The controversy surrounding the transfer of gazetted officers in Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) continues to escalate, with complaints alleging violations of transfer norms and irregularities in postings.The issue has drawn the attention of devaswom minister K Muraleedharan, who is learnt to have expressed strong displeasure over the developments. Sources at the devaswom headquarters indicate…
T’puram: Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president K Jayakumar on Tuesday said that complaints raised over the recent transfer of board employees would be addressed and the existing transfer orders reviewed.Speaking to reporters after a board meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, Jayakumar said TDB was committed to considering the legitimate demands of employees and that most of the…
UDF has again run into trouble over official appointment T’puram: Devaswom special pleader K B Pradeep has resigned from his post following a major controversy over his appointment, forcing the V D Satheesan govt to reverse yet another decision within weeks of assuming office.The resignation came after widespread criticism over Pradeep’s appointment as a special…
Under the initiative, greening and conservation activities will be carried out in 3,087 temples administered by the five devaswom boards T’puram: The devaswom department has announced a project to transform temple premises across the state into greener and more eco-friendly spaces. The programme, titled ‘Devaranyam’, will be launched on June 5, coinciding with World Environment…
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple T’puram: Devaswom minister K Muraleedharan has said that the state govt would decide on further action regarding the reported disappearance of valuable items from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the state capital after consultations with the home minister. He said that the govt has sought a report from the temple’s administrative committee and…
