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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Minister hands over 10L cheque to deceased's kin
Kottayam: Minister V N Vasavan on Friday handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to the family of D Bindu, the Thalayolaparambu native who was killed after a portion of a building collapsed at Kottayam medical college hospital (MCH) last month. Vasavan, who visited Bindu's house on Friday afternoon, handed over the cheque to Bindu's husband K Visruthan, mother Seethamma and son Navneet. The govt had earlier provided Rs 50,000 as emergency aid following Bindu's death. Vasavan said the govt stands with the family and that it has provided all the necessary assistance for the treatment of her daughter Navami. Besides, the devaswom board has decided to give a job to her son as per the recommendation of the cabinet. He will be appointed to the job as soon as the application is received. Under the leadership of National Service Scheme units in the colleges under MG University, the construction of the family's house will begin on Saturday, he informed. Meanwhile, Visruthan and Seethamma said they are very satisfied with the support and assistance of the govt. TNN Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
TDB to host global Ayyappa meet at Pamba next month
T'puram: Devaswom minister V N Vasavan said the first-ever Global Ayyappa Convention will be organized in Sept. The event, part of devaswom board's 75th anniversary, will be held in Pamba. State govt and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) will jointly organize the convention in the third week of Sept, he said. It aims to spread the message of 'Tat Tvam Asi' globally and to present Sabarimala as a divine, traditional and sustainable global pilgrimage centre. This first-ever Global Ayyappa Convention in Kerala will bring together Ayyappa devotees from various parts of the world and India. Around 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the event. The event is planned between Sept 16 and 21, with the exact date to be decided later. Invited delegates will have the opportunity to arrive a day earlier for darshan before participating in the convention. A German tent, similar to those used during the pilgrimage season, will be constructed in Pamba to accommodate 3,000 people. Vasavan stated that this convention marks the beginning of larger gatherings involving more participants in the future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo During the previous Mandala-Makaravilakku festivals, approximately 5.3 million pilgrims were able to have darshan without complaints, which is widely acknowledged. Building on this experience, govt aims to ensure more facilities for devotees in the future. The convention will provide an opportunity for devotees to share their existing challenges and difficulties and to propose constructive suggestions. Development projects currently ongoing and planned for the future will be presented to the devotees and their feedback and suggestions will be sought. TNN Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Kerala govt to hold global Ayyappa devotees meet at Sabarimala in September
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (PTI) The Kerala government is going to hold a global Ayyappa devotees meet at Sabarimala in September, state Devasom Minister V N Vasavan said on Thursday. The one-day meet, being held for the first time in Kerala, will be jointly organised with the Travancore Devaswom Board in the third week of September, between 16 to 21, the minister said at a press meet here. Ayyappa devotees from all over the world and various states of the country will be brought together on one platform at the meet which is being organised as part of the 75th anniversary of the Board, he said. The devotees' meet to be held in Pampa is being organised with the aim of spreading the message of universal humanity called 'Tatvamasi' throughout the world and 'presenting Sabarimala to the world as a divine, traditional and sustainable global pilgrimage center", the minister said. Around 3,000 delegates are expected to take part in the meet which will be the beginning of larger similar gatherings in future, he said. Vasavan said that arrangements will be made in such a manner that devotees will arrive a day before the event and have darshan at the Lord Ayyappa shrine before taking part in the meet. A German pavilion similar to the one used during the annual pilgrimage season at the shrine will be constructed in Pampa to provide seating for 3,000 people, he said. PTI HMP HMP ADB view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala government, Travancore Devaswom Board to organise ‘Global Ayyappa Sangamam' in September
The State government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) will jointly organise a 'Global Ayyappa Sangamam' in the third week of September, Minister for Devaswoms V.N. Vasavan said on Thursday. The event will be held at Pampa, as part of the 75th anniversary of the TDB. The event is aimed at showcasing Sabarimala as a global pilgrim centre. Mr. Vasavan said the government is expecting 3,000 delegates to attend the conclave. Although the date is yet to be finalised, the Minister said that the event is planned between September 16 and September 21. Invited delegates will be able to offer prayers at the temple and attend the conclave the next day. This will also be the first of several such events planned in the future, according to him. Mr. Vasavan reiterated the government's commitment to improve the amenities for pilgrims at Sabarimala. The delegates attending the conclave will have opportunity to share their experiences, opinions and suggestions for improving the facilities, he said. For ensuring the smooth conduct of the event, a reception committee will be constituted with the Chief Minister as the chief patron, Ministers as patrons and people's representatives, government officials as members. Mr. Vasavan chaired a consultation on the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at the Government Guest House here on Thursday. Ministers Saji Cherian and P.A. Mohamed Riyas, MLAs, and government officials attended the meeting.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
No malice in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's remarks, says Minister Vasavan
Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan said that filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan's remarks on the State government's projects to promote filmmakers from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities, as well as women filmmakers, at the recent Cinema Conclave should not be interpreted as malicious. The Minister was speaking to the media at the inauguration of a programme at AKG Hospital in Kannur on Monday (August 4). Mr. Vasavan said that the government's scheme aimed at uplifting women and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities would continue as planned. 'The Minister for Culture has already clarified the government's position,' he said, adding that certain comments were being distorted to create unnecessary controversy. Mr. Vasavan alleged that, despite several films from Kerala being deserving of national recognition, the jury had 'insulted the Kerala government' by granting the award to The Kerala Story. Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer criticised Adoor's statement, terming it inappropriate. 'This is a statement that should never have come from someone like Adoor,' Shamseer told the media on the sidelines of an event in Kannur.
