The directions issued by the High Court are the present pace at which the pilgrim's ascent of the holy steps per minute is 65-70. This will have to be increased to 75-80. Special instructions have been given in this regard to personnel on duty at holy steps. The 100 Indian Reserve Battalion personnel have been exclusively deputed for duty at holy steps.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Kerala High Court has disposed of a sou motu proceeding based on a news report which claimed that the devotees are made to wash the feet of 12 Brahmins as part of 'Panthrandu Namaskaram' in Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple of Kochi.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], November 22 (ANI): Kerala High Court on Monday directed the Commissioner of Food Safety to file a response on the plea alleging that spoiled Halal-certified jaggery powder was used for the preparation of 'Nivedyam' and 'Prasadam' at the temple.