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BCCI sleuths to probe T20 in Chandigarh streamed online

BCCI sleuths to probe T20 in Chandigarh streamed online

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While Punjab Police officials said an investigation is currently on to ascertain if a betting syndicate was involved, the BCCI asserted that it is keeping an eye, but only to the extent of getting details of those involved. The SLC, on the other hand, denied having any knowledge of the match ever being planned in Sri Lanka.

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Preliminary investigations reveal that Dandiwal, an original resident of Rajasthan, had organised fraudulent tournaments in the past as well

More than 100 buried alive, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide

More than 100 buried alive, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka landslide

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

At least 10 persons were killed and up to 300 missing on Wednesday after a massive landslide triggered by monsoon rains struck central Sri Lanka, forcing authorities to deploy the army to conduct rescue operations.

Sri Lanka landslide: Hopes fade of finding survivors

Sri Lanka landslide: Hopes fade of finding survivors

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Nearly 200 people were feared to have been buried alive in Sri Lanka after a devastating landslide triggered by rains destroyed the homes of mostly Indian-origin plantation workers, as heavy machinery was deployed on Thursday in rescue operations involving the army.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.