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Messi event chaos: Investigation committee formed by Bengal CM finds gross mismanagement and lack of supervision
Kolkata, Dec 16: The committee, formed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, to probe the gross mismanagement during Lionel Messi's recent event at Salt Lake Stadium, on Tuesday, said that it has identified the lack of proper supervision as a reason for the chaos.
Parakamani theft case: Ex TTD chairman Subba Reddy appears before SIT
Vijayawada, Nov 28: Former TTD chairman and YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader Y. V.
Laddu adulteration case: SIT arrests Tirumala temple official
Tirupati, Nov 28: The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested a serving official of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) in the Laddu prasadam ghee adulteration case.
Sabarimala gold theft case: Arrested TDB ex-chief's revelations put senior priest, former CPI-M minister in tight spot
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: The Sabarimala gold theft case has taken a dramatic turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) now eyeing more arrests following crucial revelations by now arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar.
Gold heist case: SIT records statement of Sabarimala 'thantris'
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 26: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Sabarimala gold theft and unauthorised gold plating case, has intensified its investigation, recording statements of the temple's chief priests (Thantris) even as the six-week deadline set by the Kerala High Court expires on Thursday.
Parakamani theft case: SIT summons former TTD Chairman
Tirupati, Nov 25: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Parakamani theft case at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala has issued notice to former TTD Chairman B. Karunakar Reddy, directing him to appear before it to record his statement.
Sabarimala gold heist: SIT treads cautiously as CPI(M) watches closely
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 22: The Sabarimala gold heist controversy has intensified, with the Kerala High Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) preparing to question more individuals based on the statement of arrested former Devaswom Board president and ex-CPI(M) legislator A. Padmakumar.
Kerala HC moots statewide alert system to trace missing persons
Kochi, Nov 21: The Kerala High Court on Friday has proposed the creation of a statewide mechanism to disseminate information about missing persons to every citizen, in an effort to improve search effectiveness and locate individuals quickly, especially during the crucial “golden periodâ€.
Sabarimala gold heist case: CPI(M) legislator likely to be called by SIT
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 21: The Sabarimala gold plating scandal has triggered major political tremors in Kerala, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) moves closer to questioning former Devaswom Minister and senior CPI(M) legislator Kadakampally Surendran.
Former TDB prez Padmakumar arrested in Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 20: In a major development in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar after hours of questioning at an undisclosed location, here. With this arrest, the total number of people who have been arrested in the case rises to six.
Zubeen Garg's wife remembers late singer with emotional post on his 53rd birthday
Guwahati, November 18: Late singer Zubeen Garg's widow Garima on Tuesday paid an emotional tribute to him.
Gold theft case: SIT conducts forensic checks at famed Sabarimala temple
Sabarimala, Nov 17: The probe into the Sabarimala gold theft gained significant momentum on Monday with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) launching critical evidence-collection procedures from the hallowed sanctum sanctorum at the temple.
Kerala court rejects bail plea of ex-Devaswom Secretary; SIT seeks scientific inspection at Sabarimala
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Nov 13: In a major development in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the trial court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail application of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) secretary S. Jayasree, setting the stage for her likely arrest.
Kerala: K Jayakumar appointed TDB president, ex-MLA K Raju to serve as member for 2 years
Thiruvananthapuram, November 10: The Kerala government has issued an order appointing K. Jayakumar IAS (Retd.) as the President of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), Former Minister and MLA Adv. K. Raju has also been nominated as a board member.
Zubeen Garg's death case chargesheet to be filed around December 8: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, November 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing singer Zubeen Garg's death case will file its chargesheet by December 8.
Zubeen Garg was 'murdered': Fans seek exemplary punishment after CM Sarma's remark
Guwahati, Nov 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim on Monday that popular singer Zubeen Garg's death was not accidental but a case of murder in Singapore has triggered a major stir in the state, with fans demanding the harshest punishment for those responsible.
Sabarimala gold heist: SIT records third arrest
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 1: In a major development in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recorded the arrest of the temple's former Executive Officer Sudheesh Kumar, the third accused in the case.
Kerala: SIT tightens grip in Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 30: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case on Thursday has tightened its probe and taken appropriate action against erring Travancore Devasom Board officials who fail to listen to their directive.
Sabarimala gold scam probe enters crucial phase as SIT prepares for Nov 4 report
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 27: The high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case is entering a decisive third phase of investigation, raising anxiety within Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) prepares to file its next progress report before the High Court on November 4.
Kerala HC directs police to constitute SIT to trace missing Kochi resident
Kochi, Oct 25 ( IANS) The Kerala High Court on Saturday ordered the Commissioner of Police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to locate Suraj Lama, who has been missing since October 5 after arriving in Kochi from Kuwait.
Sabarimala heist: SIT recovers part of gold sold to jewellery dealer
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25: In a major breakthrough in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered a substantial quantity of the stolen gold from a jewellery outlet in Bellari, Karnataka.
Sabarimala gold scam case: Ex-official Murari Babu detained by SIT
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 23: Former Sabarimala Administrative Officer Murari Babu has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case.
'From the highest echelons downwards': Kerala HC orders thorough probe into Sabarimala temple gold scam
Kochi, Oct 21: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and side frames of the Sabarimala temple be conducted under its direct and continuous supervision to ensure a fair, transparent, and expeditious process.
Vijayan knew about Sabarimala gold scam: Kerala BJP
Pathanamthitta, Oct 20: Former Kerala BJP state president K. Surendran on Monday alleged that the Sabarimala gold heist occurred with the knowledge of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and called for a central agency investigation into the matter.
Sabarimala gold scam SIT questioning Potti's friend Anantha Subramaniam
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20: The investigation into the Sabarimala gold scam has intensified with the questioning of Anantha Subramaniam, a close associate of the arrested sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti, on Monday.
Sabarimala gold theft probe tightens as SIT 'prepares' for more arrests
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18: The probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case is gathering momentum, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is reportedly gearing up for more detentions in the coming days.
Sabarimala gold case: Accused Potti sent to police custody till Oct 30
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17: A court in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala on Friday granted permission to the SIT team, which arrested Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the theft of gold at Sabarimala temple, to keep him in custody till October 30.
Rahul Gandhi to pay homage to Zubeen Garg in Assam today
Guwahati, Oct 17: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Friday to pay homage to the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg, whose untimely death in Singapore has left the state in mourning and sparked a high-profile probe.
Sabarimala gold theft: SIT registers first arrest; who next?
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17: The investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case has entered a crucial phase with the arrest of Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused.
SIT to file charge sheet in Zubeen Garg death case by November: Assam CM
Guwahati, Oct 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of noted singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg is likely to file its chargesheet by November.
SIT to file charge sheet in Zubeen Garg death case by November: Assam CM
Guwahati, Oct 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of noted singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg is likely to file its chargesheet by November.
SIT intensifies probe into Zubeen Garg's death case; focus on yacht party organisers
Guwahati, Oct 14: The investigation into the mysterious death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg has gathered further momentum, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) intensifying its focus on the individuals connected to the yacht party in Singapore where the singer reportedly spent his final moments, officials said on Tuesday.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema meets with family of late IPS officer Puran Kumar
Chandigarh, October 13: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday met with the family of IPS Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly killed himself after facing harassment from senior officials.
Zubeen Garg's co-singer Satabdi Borah records statement before SIT
Guwahati, October 13: Zubeen Garg's co-singer Satabdi Borah and two Assamese expatriates from Singapore appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Guwahati on Monday to record their statements in connection with the singer's death.
Andhra Pradesh CM announces SIT to probe spurious liquor case
Amaravati, Oct 12: Andhra Pradesh government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT to probe the Mulakalacheruvu spurious liquor case.
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT books 2019 Travancore Devaswom Board members
Chennai, Oct 12: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the missing gold from the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple has named the former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) led by CPI(M) leader A. Padmakumar as an accused in the case.
Manas Robin appears before SIT to record statement in Zubeen Garg Case
Guwahati, October 8: Assamese singer Manas Robin appeared before the SIT to provide a statement on his friend Zubeen Garg's death case on Wednesday.
No offender will be allowed to escape...: Kerala CM on Sabarimala gold-plating row
Thiruvananthapuram, October 8: The Kerala Government will not allow anyone responsible for the Sabarimala gold plating controversy to escape, will not protect any wrongdoers and take action without favour, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.
Devaswom Board President demands thorough and powerful investigation in alleged Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram, October 7: Devaswom Board President PS Prasanth has demanded a thorough and powerful investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case, stating that the Kerala High Court has appointed an inquiry committee comprising representatives from both the state government and the temple board.
SIT of Assam Police records statement of Zubeen Garg's wife and sister
Guwahati, Oct 4: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police, which is probing the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg, on Saturday recorded the statements of his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and sister, Palmee Borthakur.