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The Kerala government criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board over severe supply shortages and procurement delays ahead of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, while base stations like Erumeli remain unprepared for the upcoming festival season.
The Travancore Devaswom Board president stated there are no government disputes, attributing 'aravana' shortages to unexpected crowds and upgrade work, aimed at preventing future scarcity.
Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations face significant delays; contract finalisations for essential prasadam materials and revenue-generating auctions are behind schedule.
Kerala government will approach the High Court for alternative arrangements at Sabarimala due to Devaswom Board's alleged lapses, including prasadam shortages.
Students are protesting a temple elephant's stench, impacting their attendance and studies. They demand a permanent solution to the hygiene issue.
A Malayalam film's production at Nilakkal was briefly halted by TDB officials despite valid permits, but police intervention resolved the issue, allowing filming to resume.
A minister proposes a joint laboratory for strict ghee quality control at Sabarimala temple, following controversy and a probe into alleged adulteration, as Milma denies claims.
Opposition leader Vijayan demanded a probe into a Special Government Pleader's appointment, citing controversy, and criticised the government's stance on the PM SHRI scheme.
Recording the findings, the court noted that the issues were not isolated irregularities but systemic in nature.
The Devaswom Bench rejected TDB's plea to allow more time to present accounts of the event and directed the board to present the full statement of the account opened with Dhanlaxmi Bank for the purpose of the conclave.
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