Sasikala

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami's camp questions Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran's appointments

A minister from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami's camp on Saturday questioned AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran's eligibility to name some of his loyalists as party office-bearers.

Aug 05, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Sasikala jail bribery case: Top cop who alleged special treatment in jail served legal notice

Roopa had alleged that Rs 2 crore had exchanged hands to provide special facilities to Sasikala and had dragged Rao into the case, claiming there was a "talk" that he was also a beneficiary.

Jul 27, 2017, 10:07 AM IST

Sasikala jail perk row: Legal notice sent to DIG Roopa for 'defaming' DG Sathyanarayan Rao

Troubles for former deputy inspector general of police (DIG) (Prisons) Roopa do not cease to end as now a legal notice has been served to her by the lawyer of Director General (Prisons) G. Sathyanarayan Rao.

Jul 26, 2017, 23:28 PM IST

Sasikala, Abdul Karim Telgi had special treatment inside Bengaluru jail, confirm officials

Days after her revelation, the Karnataka government had shunted out Roopa.

Jul 24, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

D Roopa has been allotted responsible position: Karnataka DGP RK Dutta

On July 14, Roopa had also said she is being unnecessarily targetted and singled out for exposing irregularities at the Parappana Agrahara Central prison.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

Sasikala VIP treatment row: NS Megharik takes additional charge as DG Prisons replacing Satyanarayana Rao

On July 14, Roopa had also said she is being unnecessarily targeted and singled out for exposing irregularities at the Parappana Agrahara Central prison.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

Ex-IAS officer begins probe into Sasikala 'jail bribery' case

Karnataka govt has appointed retired IAS officer Vinay Kumar to probe into alleged special treatment meted out to Sasikala.

Jul 18, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

DIG Prisons D Roopa who exposed VIP treatment to Sasikala in Bengaluru jail transferred to traffic department

The Karnataka government on Monday shunted out Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of prisons, D Roopa Moudgil who had accused AIADMK general secretary Sasikala of paying Rs 2 crore bribe to ADGP Prisons, H N Sathyanarayana Rao in exchange of undue favours. As per the reports, Roopa has been transferred to traffic department as commissioner for traffic and road safety.

Jul 17, 2017, 13:35 PM IST

Sasikala jail bribe charge: Govt notice to police officer

In the report, Roopa has also mentioned about the "preferential" treatment being provided to fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi in the prison.

Jul 14, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

AIADMK Chief Sasikala receiving VVIP facilities in jail, alleges DIG (Prisons)

Karnataka's DIG (Prisons) has alleged that AIADMK chief V. Sasikala is receiving VVIP treatment in Bengaluru Central Jail.

Jul 13, 2017, 17:19 PM IST

Sasikala exclusive kitchen in Bengaluru jail row: DIG Roopa stands firm, demands inquiry

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Prisons) D. Roopa on Thursday stand firm on her report of special facilities to AIADMK General Secretary and convict Sasikala in Bengaluru central jail. While addressing media, Roopa said that she was on a government sanctioned leave for around 1.5 years but when she came back on duty she found these wrong doings inside the prison.

Jul 13, 2017, 12:34 PM IST

No VIP treatment to Sasikala, will take action against DIG Roopa for false report, says DG Prisons, dismisses bribery charges

Director General of Prisons (DGP) Satyanarayana Rao who was accused of giving special treatment to AIADMK general secretary V. Sasikala has refuted all the allegation levelled by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Prisons) D. Roopa and termed them baseless.

Jul 13, 2017, 11:51 AM IST

O Panneerselvam announces dissolution of panel for holding merger talks

"In this situation, the panel that was formed on behalf of our team (to hold merger talks) is being dissolved," he said amid loud cheers from supporters.

Jun 11, 2017, 23:36 PM IST

Churning in AIADMK raises questions of stability of Palaniswami government

The ruling AIADMK on Tuesday appeared to be undergoing great churning with around 25 MLAs meeting TTV Dinakaran.

Jun 06, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

Firm on keeping out Sasikala, Dinakaran: AIADMK ruling faction

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK faction on Monday reiterated that they are firm on the decision to sideline jailed General Secretary VK Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran from the party.

Jun 06, 2017, 00:26 AM IST

Dhinakaran meets Sasikala in prison

"Dhinakaran today met Sasikala at our prison. However, I do not have any information about what transpired between the two leaders," a Parapanna Agrahara prison official told PTI.

Jun 05, 2017, 23:23 PM IST

BJP not at all worried about presidential elections: Subramanian Swamy

At a time when Congress president Sonia Gandhi is trying to garner support from the other political parties over the presidential elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday said the saffron party is not at all worried over the same.

May 04, 2017, 08:49 AM IST