The portals of the Lord Ayappa temple in Sabrimala opened for devotees for the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festivals, marking the beginning of the two-month long annual pilgrimage season.
While issuing the threat, the accused allegedly demanded Rs 2 lakh and claimed that he will leave for Malaysia with his men once he will get the money, they said
Jammu and Kashmir: The dismissal was ordered under Article 311 of the Indian Consitution, which allows the dismissal of a person employed in civil capacities under a Union or a state.