Madurai Hill 'Deepathoon' Dispute: State's Changing Claims
Petitioners accuse Tamil Nadu govt of contradictory claims on Thiruparankundram hill structure to complicate Karthigai Deepam lighting. Court hearing continues.
Petitioners accuse Tamil Nadu govt of contradictory claims on Thiruparankundram hill structure to complicate Karthigai Deepam lighting. Court hearing continues.
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for using 'law and order' as a pretext to not implement court orders. Justice G R Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board argues the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill belongs to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a court order for Karthigai Deepam lighting. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board tells Madras HC the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is on land belonging to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a temple's right to light a lamp. Hearing continues.
VCK to stage a protest in Madurai on December 22, accusing right-wing outfits of disturbing communal harmony in Thiruparankundram. President Thol Thirumavalavan calls for democratic support.
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Tamil Nadu govt tells Madras HC a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain heritage, not Hindu. Hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting continues.
Tamil Nadu govt cites archaeological texts to argue a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain relic. The Madras High Court continues hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting plea. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, in Madurai, accused opponents of using cheap politics to stall state's progress. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 2,630 crore and defended temple rituals.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, in Madurai, defended his govt's spiritual record, inaugurated 63 projects worth ₹2,630 crore, and hit out at opposition's 'cheap politics'. Read more.
The Karthigai Deepam lighting dispute at Thiruparankundram hill involves faith, temple rights & inter-community harmony. The High Court's detailed judgment & the need for mediation are analyzed. Read more.
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BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran's comment on Tirupparankundram becoming like Ayodhya triggers a sharp retort from DMK. Get the latest on the escalating political clash over the Karthigai Deepam issue.
Tamil Nadu's DMK government defies Madras HC orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting, appeals to Supreme Court. CJI gives no urgent hearing assurance. Contempt proceedings initiated.
BJP leader K Annamalai slams DMK govt for defying Madras HC order on Thiruparankundram deepam, alleges minority appeasement & lawlessness. Read the full details.
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan ignites a row by alleging the sacred Karthigai Deepam was 'stolen' from Thiruparankundram. He also made remarks on religious unity. Full details inside.
Madurai police file BNS charges against 93, including BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran, over Thiruparankundram Deepam protest. Heavy security deployed, devotees restricted to foothill temple.
Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai and 112 party workers face charges for protesting the Thiruparankundram temple deepam lighting. Police invoke multiple IPC sections. Get the full story.
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted and adjourned till noon as DMK members protested against a Madras HC order on lighting a lamp near a dargah in Madurai. The Supreme Court refused to entertain the state's plea.
Madras High Court adjourns appeal & contempt proceedings in Madurai's Thiruparankundram temple lamp-lighting dispute. Case moves to Dec 12 after state moves SC. Key facts inside.
Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu's urgent hearing request against Madras HC order allowing lamp lighting at disputed Madurai site during Karthigai festival. Details on the legal and political storm.
A century-old dispute in Madurai over a lamp-lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram Hill has flared, drawing in courts, police, and major political parties ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. Read the full story.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Tamil Nadu government defies Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram for second day. BJP state chief detained. State moves Supreme Court. Contempt proceedings continue.
Madurai police detained BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran and others after denying permission to light a Deepam on Thiruparankundram hill, despite a court order. Over 1,000 personnel deployed.
Madras High Court dismisses Tamil Nadu government's appeal, upholding order to light Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram hill. Court criticizes state's 'pre-emptive' legal move. Read the full story.
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