SIT questions Smart Creation CEO in Sabarimala gold theft case

Oct 26, 2025

The company had undertaken the electroplating of gold-clad copper coverings for the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple.

Kerala: Unnikrishnan Potti granted statutory bail in Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol case

Jan 20, 2026

Statutory bail was granted as the chargesheet was not filed even after 90 days. However, Potti will remain in jail in the Sreekovil (sanctum...

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art praying for rescue of workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel

Nov 21, 2023

Pattnaik created a 5ft sand sculpture showing a tunnel where workers are trapped. He has used about 4 tons of sand in it. Students...

Odisha: 2,000 earthen lamps spell 'Swagatam' on sand at Puri beach to welcome PM Modi

May 20, 2024

The sand sculpture shows Prime Minister Modi seeking blessings from Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath.

Sabarimala Gold Theft: Ex-Devaswom Board President N. Vasu gets bail after 90 days

Feb 11, 2026

Vasu is the fifth accused to be released in the case. He is the third accused in the Dwarapalaka gold theft case and the...

Kerala HC orders probe into discrepancies in Sabarimala temple's gold plating project

Sep 18, 2025

The controversy began when the Board removed the gold-plated copper plates covering the 'Dwarapalaka idols' without prior intimation or approval from the Sabarimala Special...