Dera Sacha Sauda

PM Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat – From condemning violence to 'Swachhchata hi Sewa' campaign – Highlights of speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme.

Aug 27, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

Haryana peaceful, curfew relaxed in Panchkula, Sirsa; death toll at 36

Panchkula witnessed the maximum violence on Friday after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of rape by Special CBI court.

Aug 27, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh rape verdict: Events as they unfolded a day after

Self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was on Friday convicted of rape by a Special CBI court in Panchkula.

Aug 26, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

More than 30 congregation centres of Dera Sacha Sauda sealed; HC slams Haryana govt over violence

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been convicted in a 2002 rape case.

Aug 26, 2017, 22:18 PM IST

AK 47, petrol bombs, iron rods recovered from Dera supporters in Haryana

Following the violent protest by Dera Sacha Sauda followers post-Gurmeet Ram Rahim's conviction in a rape case, a cache of explosives from Dera centres spread across Haryana and Punjab.

Aug 26, 2017, 22:18 PM IST

We appear like 'devis', but our situation is that of prostitutes: Dera rape victim

Her letter has been in the news again after the Dera chief on Friday was convicted of rape by a CBI court in Panchkula, Haryana.

Aug 26, 2017, 21:46 PM IST

One lakh Dera followers still camping in Haryana's Sirsa; curfew to be relaxed from 6am-11am on Aug 27

A day after large scale violence broke out over the conviction of Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, authorities in Haryana decided to relax the curfew in violence-hit Sirsa on Sunday.

Aug 26, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

Dera violence: Section 144 to continue in Delhi, for now

Madhur Verma said to the press, "We have maintained high alert. No incident reported so far. Section 144 to continue till further order."

Aug 26, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail for pronouncing sentence

The high court asked the state government to make arrangements for security and safe transport by air of the judicial officer and two staff members.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh rape case: CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak for quantum of sentencing

A rape case was registered against Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in December 2002 by the CBI.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

9 Dera centres sealed In Kurukshetra, 2,500 lathis found: Haryana cops

The Kurukshetra Police on Saturday sealed nine congregation centres of Dera Sacha Sauda in the district, evicted the followers of sect leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and seized over 2,500 lathis and other sharp-edged weapons during a search operation.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:03 PM IST

Punjab will not tolerate violence: CM Amarinder Singh

"I will not allow any violence by any sect in Punjab. We want peace, and as long as I am here there is no question of any violence. Hopefully there will be peace after the sentencing is over," he said.

Aug 26, 2017, 18:45 PM IST

Haryana's Deputy AG sacked for accompanying Gurmeet Ram Rahim after verdict, carrying his luggage

The quantum of sentence against Ram Rahim in a rape case will be pronounced on August 28.

Aug 26, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Wrestler-turned-cop Anil Kumar fought Dera followers as other armed personnel ran off

The 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medal winner, who presently works for Haryana Police, was seen charging at the dera followers.

Aug 26, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

President's rule should be imposed in Haryana: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Addressing the media, Hooda said that he has never seen such kind of ruckus in a government and asked the BJP-led Haryana Government to resign on "moral grounds".

Aug 26, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Dera chief's Z-plus security cover withdrawn: Haryana Chief Secretary

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's 'Z-plus' security cover has been withdrawn.

Aug 26, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh not to be brought to Panchkula for sentencing: Haryana DGP

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's 'Z-plus' security cover was withdrawn after his conviction in a rape case adding that the jailed godman will not be brought to Panchkula for the sentencing on Monday, Haryana Chief Secretary DS Dhesi said here on Saturday.

Aug 26, 2017, 15:37 PM IST