SABARIMALA GOLD MISAPPROPRIATION
Kazhakkoottam showdown: CPI(M)'s Kadakampally Surendran vs BJP's V Muraleedharan turns into nail-biting contest in Kerala polls
Kazhakkoottam gears up for a high-voltage three-cornered contest in the Kerala Assembly elections. Incumbent CPI(M)'s Kadakampally Surendran faces a strong challenge from BJP's V Muraleedharan, with Congress's Advocate Sarathchandra Prasad adding complexity. This closely watched battle could reshape the constituency's political future.
Sangh Parivar leader claims Satheesan sought RSS support to win in 2001, 2006 Assembly polls
A prominent Sangh Parivar leader alleged UDF chairman V D Satheesan sought RSS support for elections in 2001 and 2006. Satheesan vehemently denied these claims. He stated he never sought votes from the RSS or BJP. The Congress leader also questioned the secular credentials of the PDP, which supports the CPI(M).
Kerala court grants bail to Sabarimala chief priest in gold loss cases
Sabarimala chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru has been granted bail. The vigilance court approved his release in cases concerning alleged gold misappropriation from the Lord Ayyappa shrine. Rajeevaru is accused of awareness regarding the removal of gold-clad plates without following procedures in 2019. He failed to report the matter to authorities. The detailed court order is awaited.
Sabarimala gold loss: Kerala High Court rejects Pankaj Bhandari's plea against arrest
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition from Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari. He challenged his arrest in the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case. The court found no illegality in his arrest. Bhandari and another jeweller are accused of conspiring to steal gold from temple artefacts. The Special Investigation Team is probing the alleged theft.
Sabarimala gold case: Kerala HC expresses satisfaction with SIT probe, rejects CBI handover plea
The Kerala High Court has delivered encouraging news regarding the investigation into the alleged gold misappropriation at the Sabarimala temple, endorsing the Special Investigation Team's work as effective and well-managed. With no justification to escalate the matter to the CBI, the court's remarks serve as a blow to the opposition's claims of interference.
ED questions ex-TDB official in Sabarimala gold 'loss' case
The Enforcement Directorate is questioning a former Travancore Devaswom Board official regarding the Sabarimala gold loss. This investigation focuses on money laundering linked to alleged misappropriation of gold artefacts. Sacred gold-clad items were reportedly misrepresented as copper and removed for private processing.
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Sabarimala gold misappropriation case: SIT questions actor Jayaram
Actor Jayaram was questioned by the SIT regarding alleged gold misappropriation from Sabarimala temple artefacts. The investigation focuses on his participation in pujas with the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, and any financial dealings. This follows videos of Jayaram at a 2019 puja where temple artefacts were used for gold plating.
Sabarimala case: ED raids 21 locations across 3 states over alleged misappropriation of temple gold
The Enforcement Directorate has searched 21 locations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This action is part of a money laundering investigation. The probe concerns alleged theft of gold and temple assets from the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board and private individuals are under scrutiny.
Sabarimala gold loss case: ED raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
About 21 locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are being raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), media reports said quoting officials.
Kerala: ED files money laundering case in Sabarimala gold loss case
The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case. This follows a state special investigation team's probe into alleged misappropriation of gold from temple artefacts. The investigation focuses on irregularities, official misconduct, and administrative lapses. Eleven individuals have been arrested by the state team.
Dwarapalaka plates reinstalled at Sabarimala as Thulam month puja begins
Gold-clad copper plates of Dwarapalaka idols were reinstalled at Sabarimala temple as it opened for the Malayalam month of 'Thulam'. The reinstallation occurred amidst the arrest of the businessman who sponsored the 2019 electroplating, following a High Court-ordered probe into alleged gold misappropriation.
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