VK Sasikala

Crossed big hurdle in securing VK Sasikala’s release, says counsel after Bengaluru court accepts Rs 10 cr fine

If all goes well for Sasikala, she could be released from prison by end of January 2021 or earlier. 

Nov 18, 2020, 23:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs to appeal against Madras HC order in SC

The 18 disqualified MLAs are loyalists of Dhinakaran, who now heads the AMMK, and deposed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala.

Oct 26, 2018, 15:58 PM IST

100 witnesses quizzed so far in probe into Jayalalithaa's 'mysterious death'

The Justice A Arumughaswamy Commission of Inquiry probing the death of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has completed examining as many as 100 witnesses, with its tenure set to end next month.

Sep 27, 2018, 12:48 PM IST

Jayalalithaa said no to weight loss surgery, wanted to cut down weight through diet: Doctor

Jayalalithaa had also expressed her inability to go in for physical exercises in view of her public engagements.

Jul 11, 2018, 18:11 PM IST

Sasikala recounts how Jayalalithaa fainted and was rushed to the hospital

Sasikala claimed she took Jayalalithaa to the hospital even though the former AIADMK chief did not want to be taken for treatment.

Mar 21, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Sasikala attends husband's funeral, nephew Dhinakaran also present

Sasikala was granted a 15-day parole on Tuesday to attend the last rites of her husband who died of multiple organ failure in the wee hours of Tuesday. 

Mar 21, 2018, 13:01 PM IST

Sasikala seeks 15-day parole to attend husband Natarajan's funeral

Last week, the 75-year-old was rushed to Gleneagles Global Health City hospital for chest infection.

Mar 20, 2018, 13:01 PM IST

TTV Dhinakaran's new party to be called Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

The new political party would aim to undercut the AIADMK's base.

Mar 15, 2018, 10:38 AM IST

VK Sasikala's husband M Natarajan surrenders before CBI court

Last month, the Supreme Court granted bail to Natarajan and asked him to deposit Rs 25 lakh each in its registry. 

Jan 11, 2018, 14:55 PM IST

Supreme Court directs Sasikala's husband to surrender in Lexus car case

The Supreme Court on Friday directed M Natarajan, husband of jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala, to surrender in connection with illegal import of a luxury car from the UK.

Dec 15, 2017, 14:58 PM IST

Income Tax department conducts massive raids in Chennai

Today's IT raids in Chennai are believed to be linked to jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala`s kin and business associates.

Nov 28, 2017, 10:56 AM IST

AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol goes to EPS-OPS faction; another blow to TTV Dhinakaran

The EPS-OPS faction can now claim the political legacy of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. 

Nov 23, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

Income Tax department raids Sasikala, relatives' properties in Poes Garden

The Income Tax officials on Friday conducted raids at Poes Garden, the residence of late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and properties of VK Sasikala’s relatives in Chennai.

Nov 17, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Madras HC upholds 2-year jail to Sasikala's husband M Natarajan, three others

The Madras High Court on Friday confirmed the two-year jail term awarded to M Natarajan, husband of jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala, for evasion of customs duty on the import of a luxury car.

Nov 17, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

Sasikala granted parole for 5 days to visit ailing husband

The prisons department had earlier rejected her parole application on September 3

Oct 06, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Questions raised as Sasikala’s husband Natarajan undergoes organ transplant

Jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala’s husband M Natarajan had a successful liver and kidney transplant on Wednesday at a hospital in Chennai, which has come under scanner over alleged irregularities to facilitate the surgery.

Oct 04, 2017, 21:20 PM IST

HC orders notice on DMK plea over ex-rebel AIADMK MLAs

Panneerselvam turned rebel in February and said he was forced to resign from the Chief Minister`s post by VK Sasikala.

Oct 04, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Two Leaves` symbol dispute: Dhinakaran faction seeks cross-examination of rival faction leaders

The TTV Dhinakaran faction of the AIADMK on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission seeking cross-examination of some of the rival faction leaders before it begins final hearing in the `Two Leaves` symbol dispute on Friday.

Oct 03, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Sasikala likely to come out of jail on parole

A recent statement from Gleneagles Global Health City, where Natarajan is admitted, said he has a history of a chronic liver disease and he has been receiving treatment for the last six months for his illness.

Oct 02, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Jailed AIADMK leader Sasikala's husband critical, but not on ventilator support

Jailed former AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikala‘s husband N Maruthappa, who was admitted to the Liver Intensive Care Unit of a Chennai-based hospital, still remains critical, according to reports.

Sep 27, 2017, 06:10 AM IST