Fodder scam: 4 to 7 years' jail for 40 convicts

Fodder scam: 4 to 7 years' jail for 40 convicts Ranchi: A CBI court in Ranchi on Monday awarded four to seven years imprisonment to 40 persons convicted in a fodder scam case and also slapped fines ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 crore. The CBI court had pronounced judgement in RC 31 A/96 May 3, which is related to the fraudulent withdrawal of more than Rs 47 crore from the Doranda treasury of Ranchi in the early 1990s....
03:52 PM, May 07, 2012

Jharkhand: 69 convicted in fodder scam

Jharkhand: 69 convicted in fodder scam Ranchi: A CBI court on Thursday convicted 69 people and acquitted 16 in the multi-crore fodder scam. Twenty-nine people have been sentenced to one to three years imprisonment and fined between Rs 25,000 and Rs 2 lakh. The quantum of sentence against the others will be pronounced on May 7. The court announced its judgement on case RC 31 A/96 relating to the fraudulent withdrawal of over Rs 45 crore...
03:11 PM, May 03, 2012

Telangana MPs force Lok Sabha's adjournment

Telangana MPs force Lok Sabha's adjournment New Delhi: MPs from Telangana regions of Andhra Pradesh indulged in slogan shouting and waved placards in Parliament once again on Monday forcing the adjournment of the Lok Sabha till 12 noon. The BJP asked the Congress-led UPA government to explain its stand on the statehood issue. The MPs from the region raised slogans and displayed pro-Telangana banners. Leader of Opposition and BJP MP Sushma Swaraj criticised the protests while...
11:41 AM, Apr 30, 2012

Suspended Telangana MPs block Parliament gate

Suspended Telangana MPs block Parliament gate New Delhi: After their suspension from Lok Sabha for obstructing proceedings, eight Congress MPs on Thursday protested by blocking Parliament's main gate for 30 minutes and raised pro-Telangana slogans. The suspended Congress members - Ponnam Prabhakar, Madhu Yaskhi Goud, M Jagannath, KRG Reddy, G Viveknanda, Balram Naik, Sukender Reddy Gutha and S Rajaiah - sat on the steps of the main gate of Parliament and raised slogans in support of...
02:48 PM, Apr 26, 2012

Fodder case trial begins, CBI produces 2 witnesses

Fodder case trial begins, CBI produces 2 witnesses Patna: A designated CBI court on Monday began the trial in the multi-crore fodder scam against 33 accused including former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad and Jagannath Mishra in Patna. As the trial began before judge BK Srivastava, CBI produced two witnesses Prithvi Raj Gaud and Mahesh Prasad who had sanctioned and issued permission letters for prosecution of some of the accused in fodder scam cases related to withdrawal of crores...
09:40 PM, Apr 02, 2012

Social media content creators need protection: Experts

Social media content creators need protection: Experts New Delhi: Calling the country's IT rules as "flawed", experts at a seminar Thursday said the right to freedom of expression should also provide protection to the content creators. Speaking at a debate organised by Foundation of Media Professionals (FMP) at the India International Centre, veteran journalist R Jagannathan held "vested political interests" responsible for the attempts to curtail freedom of expression of media and censorship on social media. "The...
12:19 PM, Mar 30, 2012

Fodder scam: Lalu, Jagannath Mishra deny charges

Fodder scam: Lalu, Jagannath Mishra deny charges Ranchi: Two former Bihar chief ministers, Lalu Prasad and Jagannath Mishra, have denied charges made against them in a case related to the multi-crore rupee fodder scam. The two contested the charges when they appeared in a special CBI court in Ranchi on Tuesday where their statements in the case were recorded. Both Lalu Prasad and Mishra denied the charges of involvement in the case and said they were being...
05:52 PM, Feb 14, 2012

I'd love to act in RGV, Jagannath films: Sibi

I'd love to act in RGV, Jagannath films: Sibi New Delhi: Tamil actor Sibi Sathyaraj, who missed an opportunity to work with Ram Gopal Varma, says he would love to collaborate with RGV and Puri Jagannath as they can tap his potentials in the best way. "If I get an opportunity to venture into Telugu films, I will seriously think about it. I would love to act in a RGV or a Puri Jagannath Film," said Sibiraj in a...
12:30 PM, Feb 14, 2012

Fodder scam: CBI court summons Lalu, Mishra

Fodder scam: CBI court summons Lalu, Mishra Ranchi: A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Monday summoned two of former Bihar chief ministers - Lalu Yadav and Jagannath Mishra - in connection with the fodder scam case. The two are likely to appear before a Ranchi court on Monday to record their statements regarding the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 37 crore from the Chaibasa treasury. The case which surfaced in 2009 also dragged some prominent...
08:39 AM, Feb 13, 2012

Tamil Review: 'Dhoni' is an entertaining film

Tamil Review: 'Dhoni'  is an entertaining film Chennai: Film: 'Dhoni'; Cast: Prakash Raj, Akash Jagannath, Radhika Apte, Brahmanandham, Thanikala Bharani, Thalaivasal Vijay and Nasser; Director-Producer: Prakash Raj; Composer: Ilayaraja; Rating: *** Prakash Raj, an all-rounder, has now proved to be a dependable captain with his new role as director. His directorial venture 'Dhoni' is all about change as the movie highlights the flaws in the present education system. Subramanyam (Prakash Raj) alias Subbu is a government employee....
07:57 PM, Feb 12, 2012

'Tamasha in Bandargaon' won't disappoint

'Tamasha in Bandargaon' won't disappoint I picked it up because of the cover. Cartoonish. Not as stylish and riotous as the late Mario Miranda's drawings. But similar in theme. In the attention to detail. It didn't tell me much about the stories inside though. The back leaf said the short stories inside were a bit like Malgudi Days. That's the only reason I shoved it into my satchel. Figured I could use some laughter on...
07:14 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Poorna eager to work with Aamir Khan again

Poorna eager to work with Aamir Khan again Mumbai: Actress Poorna Jagannathan seems to be smitten by Aamir Khan. The actress says she would love to work with the 'Delhi Belly' producer again, even if it means being a part of his new talk show's audience. "Hundred percent! I even will be an audience member on his new TV show," the 39-year-old actress said at the Filmfare Awards nomination party Friday night, when asked if she would like...
01:24 PM, Jan 15, 2012

Friday Release: Puri Jagannadh on 'Businessman'

Friday Release: Puri Jagannadh on 'Businessman' He started his career as an assistant director in several Telugu movies. He jumped into the direction scene with his debut venture 'Badri'. He then started Vaishno Academy, which went on to produce many hit movies like 'Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi', 'Pokiri', among others. Meet director Puri Jagannadh, an animal lover, whose latest flick, 'Businessman', will be released on January 13. Love for animals "I just love animals," says...
10:39 AM, Jan 13, 2012

Puri Jagannath signs Ileana for 'Idiot 2'

Puri Jagannath signs Ileana for 'Idiot 2' Filmmaker Puri Jagannath gave a blockbuster to Ileana in the form of 'Pokkiri' in her earlier days in tinsel town. At a time when her career is dwindling, the director has come to her rescue by signing the Goan beauty for his upcoming flick. 'Idiot 2', the sequel to 'Idiot', one of the most interesting ventures of Puri's, will feature Ileana opposite Ravi Teja. The film will go on floors...
01:04 PM, Sep 02, 2011

Fodder scam case: Lalu appears before CBI court

Fodder scam case: Lalu appears before CBI court Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad along with Bihar former chief minister Jagannath Mishra and 32 other accused appeared before a CBI designated court on Monday for framing of charges against them in the fodder scam case. CBI judge BK Jain, however, did not take up framing of charges against the accused after six accused of them, including Mishra, moved a petition praying that they be allowed to...
02:24 PM, Aug 29, 2011
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