News for 'Matang'

Matang Sinh's security withdrawn

Matang Sinh's security withdrawn

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Security to controversial politician Matang Sinh, who was arrested by CBI in connection with Saradha scam, has been finally withdrawn.

The murky world of Matang Sinh

The murky world of Matang Sinh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'During his stint as MoS in the Narasimha Rao PMO, Matang Sinh developed contacts in the bureaucracy which stood him in good stead even when out of power.'

Senior police officer under scanner in Matang case

Senior police officer under scanner in Matang case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

A report about the officer has been sent to the 'higher-ups' in the government

Matang Singh re-inducted in Cong? No says, Dwivedi

Matang Singh re-inducted in Cong? No says, Dwivedi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Former union parliamentary affairs minister Matang Singh has been re-inducted into the Congress with immediate effect, said All India Congress Committee General Secretary Singh on Saturday. However, Janardan Dwivedi, AICC media in-charge, has denied this claim.

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

BJP Or Congress? Who Will Dalits Vote For?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'No political party can antagonise Ambedkarite voters, particularly the neo-Buddhists.'

Saradha scam: Former Union minister Matang Sinh arrested, grilled

Saradha scam: Former Union minister Matang Sinh arrested, grilled

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

He is the first former central minister to be apprehended by the agency in the case

Saradha scam: Matang Sinh sent to police custody for 5 days

Saradha scam: Matang Sinh sent to police custody for 5 days

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

The former union minister has been remanded to custody for 5 days.

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The CVC had received a complaint accusing Goswami of influencing decisions linked to Sinh and an enquiry in the case is going on, official sources said.

Power struggle breaks out for N-E's top TV channel

Power struggle breaks out for N-E's top TV channel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A no-holds-barred fight for the control of the most popular television news channel in the North-East has broken out between the husband-wife duo of Matang Sinh and Manoranjana Sinh. Each has charged the other with financial impropriety and mismanagement.

PM elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

PM elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Along with Dr Singh, AGP candidate Kumar Deepak Das also won the second RS seat from the state.

Now, a channel exclusively for women

Now, a channel exclusively for women

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Former Member of Parliament Matang Singh has launched Focus Television, exclusively for women.

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked for stalling CBI arrest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Union Rural Development Secretary L C Goyal is tipped to take over the post

ULFA threatens to blow up NE channel

ULFA threatens to blow up NE channel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

"We did not talk about the money being paid by Tarun Gogoi to ULFA in our stories. This was mentioned in some of the local papers."

My govt didn't pay Rs 10 crore to ULFA: Assam CM

My govt didn't pay Rs 10 crore to ULFA: Assam CM

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

He denied that his state government was showing softness towards the ULFA and was giving them a chance to regroup by agreeing to ceasefire.

Saradha scam: ED questions Railway arm officials

Saradha scam: ED questions Railway arm officials

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Saradha Group-run Saradha Tours and Travels tied up with IRCTC for operating tourist services to different destinations.

Review: Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho lacks bite

Review: Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho lacks bite

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho takes off with a great premise but fails to realise its full potential, says Nishi Tiwari.

Don't pay taxes if government fails to curb corruption: HC

Don't pay taxes if government fails to curb corruption: HC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The bench observed that citizens should raise their voice against the menace of corruption and refuse to pay taxes by launching a non-cooperation movement.

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The ED had registered an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) in the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

CBI is also probing a criminal conspiracy angle of the Saradha scam.

Saradha scam accused Madan Mitra gets bail

Saradha scam accused Madan Mitra gets bail

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Judge Uttam Kumar Nandy granted the former state transport minister bail on two sureties of Rs 15 lakh each.

Saradha scam: CBI searches former Union Minister's residence

Saradha scam: CBI searches former Union Minister's residence

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

There are four first information reports against Saradha Group in which it is alleged that thousands of investors were allegedly duped by the company officials and their associates who swindled their deposits.

Hardik Patel fallout: Home Secy Goyal gets the boot

Hardik Patel fallout: Home Secy Goyal gets the boot

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Narendra Modi government on Monday sprang a surprise when it appointed senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi as Union home secretary in place of incumbent L C Goyal, who sought voluntary retirement after taking over the charge seven months ago.

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Z category security for Muzaffarnagar riots accused?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh, who was recently arrested by the CBI, too will continue to enjoy Z-plus security.

Why Maharashtra bandh is a turning point in Dalit politics

Why Maharashtra bandh is a turning point in Dalit politics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

'The Dalits have always asserted themselves, but there has never been any gain for Dalits.' 'But now the most significant thing that has emerged, and which has got all the political parties in denial mode, is the assertion of smaller OBCs along with the Dalits.' 'I accept that the Dalits by themselves are not in a position to make a Mumbai bandh successful.' 'It was only because of the participation of the smaller OBCs that the bandh has become a success.'

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

Why Sairat is such an important film

Why Sairat is such an important film

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Jyoti Punwani examines the relevance of the Sairat, the hit Marathi film everyone is talking about, in today's times.