News for 'flood relief scam'

Woman Tehsildar, 'KBC' Fame, Arrested in Flood Relief Scam

Woman Tehsildar, 'KBC' Fame, Arrested in Flood Relief Scam

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Amrita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar known for her appearance on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested in connection with a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.

KBC Winner Arrested in Rs 2.5 Crore Flood Relief Scam

KBC Winner Arrested in Rs 2.5 Crore Flood Relief Scam

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Amita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar who gained fame on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.

Sadhu Yadav chargesheeted in flood-relief scam

Sadhu Yadav chargesheeted in flood-relief scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

The vigilance officials submitted the chargesheet in the court of special vigilance judge Ramnivas Prasad, bureau's Additional Director-General Neelmani said.

Flood-relief scam: Arrest warrant against Goswami

Flood-relief scam: Arrest warrant against Goswami

Rediff.com31 May 2005

A special court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against former Patna district magistrate Gautam Goswami and eight others in connection with a multi-crore flood-relief scam in Bihar.

Ex-Patna DM gets bail in flood relief scam

Ex-Patna DM gets bail in flood relief scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The registration of a case against Goswami, who was named by Time magazine as a Young Asian Hero, had shocked the country.

Flood relief scam: Buta not averse to CBI probe

Flood relief scam: Buta not averse to CBI probe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

"A state agency is already on the job...let the report come first," he said adding that the state government will order FIRs to be lodged against officials concerned if a case of defalcation or diversion of funds is prima facie made out.

Amit Shah Promises to Recover 'Stolen' Funds, Boost North Bengal Development

Amit Shah Promises to Recover 'Stolen' Funds, Boost North Bengal Development

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged the BJP will recover funds allegedly stolen by the TMC in Bengal and promised development schemes for North Bengal, while attacking Mamata Banerjee's governance.

Flood scam accused, Santosh Jha, gets bail

Flood scam accused, Santosh Jha, gets bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Jha had surrendered before the court on May 31 ,2005 and was sent to judicial custody.

Centre seeks report on flood aid scam

Centre seeks report on flood aid scam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

Bihar received a message from Union home ministry seeking a report on the flood relief provided to lakhs of marooned people of north Bihar last year.

Amit Shah Promises Action on Infiltration and Gorkha Concerns in West Bengal

Amit Shah Promises Action on Infiltration and Gorkha Concerns in West Bengal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies in West Bengal, promising to address infiltration issues, resolve the Gorkha issue, and tackle corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming elections.

Flood scam: Charge sheet against Goswami

Flood scam: Charge sheet against Goswami

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

The police say they have enough incriminating evidence against the former Patna district magistrate.

Flood aid scam: Goswami surrenders

Flood aid scam: Goswami surrenders

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to expel infiltrators from West Bengal and secure the border if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting North Bengal and favouring Muslims in budget allocations.

Flood scam: Sahara sacks Goswami

Flood scam: Sahara sacks Goswami

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

The company has terminated his services with effect from June 6, a senior Sahara group official said.

Flood scam: FIR against Asia hero Goswami

Flood scam: FIR against Asia hero Goswami

Rediff.com28 May 2005

The FIR, lodged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, charged the 28 men for committing fraud, forgery, siphoning off government funds, the vigilance department sources said.

Flood scam: No bail for Time hero

Flood scam: No bail for Time hero

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

The Vigilance judge had on May 31 issued non-bailable warrants against Goswami and eight others, including Santosh Jha, the alleged kingpin of the scam.

Bihar flood scam: Accused battling for life

Bihar flood scam: Accused battling for life

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Former Patna District Magistrate and former Time magazine 'Asian Hero' Gautam Goswami, a key accused in the Rs 17.5 crore Bihar flood relief scam of 2004, is battling for life in a hospital in Lucknow. Though he claims he is innocent and not involved he has sought pardon from the people for breach of trust, if any. Goswami is suffering from acute jaundice for over a month. Ashok Upadhyay, Goswami father-in-law, said.he contracted the infection during his stay in jail.

Bihar: Major ration scam unearthed

Bihar: Major ration scam unearthed

Rediff.com10 May 2006

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Marathwada is the suicide capital of Maharashtra.' 'To stop such man-made disasters, the government should immediately come up with a rightful package, not this charitable approach to compensation.'

Flood scam: Bihar govt to file FIR

Flood scam: Bihar govt to file FIR

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

"I will get it investigated properly," Governor Buta Singh said, adding whoever is found guilty will be punished.

Hunt for Goswami intensified

Hunt for Goswami intensified

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Ashish Sinha new Bihar DGP

Ashish Sinha new Bihar DGP

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Sadhu Yadav denied anticipatory bail

Sadhu Yadav denied anticipatory bail

Rediff.com8 May 2006

Yadav is chargesheeted in the flood relief scam.

Court turns down vigilance plea

Court turns down vigilance plea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

A vigilance court in Patna on Friday refused to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed against suspended IAS officer and former Patna District Magistrate Gautam Goswami in connection with the multi-crore flood relief scam on technical grounds.

Bihar govt to suspend Goswami

Bihar govt to suspend Goswami

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The Bihar government on Thursday decided to suspend Indian Administrative Service officer and former Patna District Magistrate Gautam Goswami who surrendered before a special court in Patna in connection with the multi-crore flood relief scam.

Goswami applies for anticipatory bail

Goswami applies for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The application is likely to be hear by Designated Vigilance Judge J M Prasad on Saturday.

Cops after Goswami: Airports alerted

Cops after Goswami: Airports alerted

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Turning on the heat on former Patna district magistrate Gautam Goswami and two other alleged kingpins of the multi-crore flood relief scam, the Bihar Vigilance Bureau on Monday alerted airports across the country to prevent their possible escape.

Goswami withdraws resignation, dismissal imminent

Goswami withdraws resignation, dismissal imminent

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Former DMGautam Goswami, evading arrest in the multi-crore flood relief scam, on Friday withdrew his resignation from the Indian Administrative Service even as Governor Buta Singh said the process for his dismissal had already been set in motion.

Goswami seeks anticipatory bail

Goswami seeks anticipatory bail

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Santosh Jha surrenders

Santosh Jha surrenders

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

He is the alleged kingpin in the multi-crore flood-relief scam in Bihar.