Graham Staines murder case: Chronology

Graham Staines murder case: Chronology Bhubaneswar: With the Supreme Court upholding the life term awarded by Orissa High Court to Dara Singh, convicted for murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons, one of the most sensitive cases of the previous century came to an end after 12 years. Following is the chronology of events: January 22, 1999: Staines and his two minor sons Philip and Timothy burnt to death by a...
06:11 PM, Jan 21, 2011

SC decries forceful religious conversions

SC decries forceful religious conversions New Delhi: The Supreme Court, while upholding life imprisonment for Dara Singh and Mahendra Hembram, main accused in the killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Orissa's Koenjhar district in January 1999, also came down heavily on Christian missionaries for indulging in forceful conversions. The bench of justices P Sathasivam and BS Chauhan observed that there cannot be any justification for interference in someone's belief while...
12:14 PM, Jan 21, 2011

SC upholds life term for Aus missionary killers

SC upholds life term for Aus missionary killers New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld life imprisonment for Dara Singh and Mahendra Hembram, main accused in the killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Orissa's Koenjhar district in January 1999. The acquittal of 11 other persons, who were given life term in the case was upheld by the apex court. While delivering the verdict the bench of justices P Sathasivam and BS Chauhan...
10:49 AM, Jan 21, 2011

Missionary killer's nomination rejected in Orissa

Missionary killer's nomination rejected in Orissa Life term prisoner Dara Singh wanted to contest Assembly elections. ...
07:56 PM, Apr 06, 2009

Staines killer files papers for Orissa assembly poll

Staines killer files papers for Orissa assembly poll Dara Singh has filed his nomination from Orissa's Ghasipura constituency. ...
11:21 PM, Apr 04, 2009

Graham Staines' widow pained by Orissa violence

Graham Staines' widow pained by Orissa violence Gladys feels that religious differences should not licence people to kill. ...
10:56 AM, Jan 26, 2009

Staines murder: Accused at 14, acquitted after 9 years

Staines murder: Accused at 14, acquitted after 9 years New Delhi: The Indian Premier League season five has been most unpredictable in the tournament’s history. Going by the results so far, it’s been a season where big scores have been no guarantees of wins. Five games have been lost by sides after scoring 170 or more runs. The team that set the tone was the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. Chasing a target of 206 set by Royal...
08:57 PM, May 21, 2008

India will stay secular: PM tells Staines widow

India will stay secular: PM tells Staines widow Bangalore: Australia have not quite played their best cricket so far in the World Cup, captain Ricky Ponting said on Saturday while promising to turn up the intensity as his team approaches the "business end" of the mega-event. Set to take on minnows Kenya in a Group A clash here on Sunday, Ponting said the Aussies would look to improve upon what they have managed in the past three matches...
02:23 PM, Dec 31, 2007

Graham Staines killer Dara Singh gets another life term

Graham Staines killer Dara Singh gets another life term This time he has been convicted for murdering priest Arul Doss. ...
03:25 PM, Sep 22, 2007
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