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‘Ram Mandir Trust treasurer must also be investigated’: Sena UBT’s Sanjay Raut amid donation scam row

‘Ram Mandir Trust treasurer must also be investigated’: Sena UBT’s Sanjay Raut amid donation scam row

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded an investigation into Ram Mandir Trust Treasurer Govind Giri if the alleged theft from the Ram Mandir treasury took place during his tenure, saying the treasurer bears primary responsibility for safeguarding the Ayodhya temple‘s funds and maintaining its accounts. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said he had written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inviting him to participate in the ‘Ram Raksha Stotra’ campaign (HT) Addressing reporters on Thursday, Raut said that if the alleged financial irregularities took place during Govind Giri’s tenure as treasurer, he too should be investigated. Also Read: Ram temple donation row: Treasurer Govind Giri refuses to step down, blames SBI “If the alleged theft of the Ram Mandir treasury took place during his tenure, then Ram Mandir Trust Treasurer Govind Giri must also face investigation. The treasurer bears the primary responsibility for safeguarding the temple’s funds, financial oversight, and maintaining the temple’s accounts. The claim that auditors were merely sent from Pune is highly criticisable; a temple of such national and …

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav named India’s chef de mission for 2026 Asian Games

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav named India’s chef de mission for 2026 Asian Games

Indian Olympic Association treasurer Sahdev Yadav has been appointed India’s chef de mission for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4. Yadav, who also heads the Indian Weightlifting Federation, previously led the Indian contingent at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing. His appointment was finalised during a meeting convened by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on Friday to review India’s preparations for next year’s continental event. Table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal has been named deputy chef de mission. The seven-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist carried India’s flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics and currently serves as vice chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission. Committee formed to assess Asian Games readiness As part of the preparatory roadmap, the government has constituted a 15-member committee chaired by sports secretary Hari Ranjan Rao. The panel will monitor and assess contingent planning, logistics and overall readiness for the Games. The appointments indicate early efforts to streamline India’s administrative and athlete-support structure …

Boxing Federation Of India Suspends Secretary General And Treasurer After Serious Charges Of…

Boxing Federation Of India Suspends Secretary General And Treasurer After Serious Charges Of…

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh suspended secretary general Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Treasurer Digvijay Singh on Tuesday after an independent investigation led by Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar Jain found the duo guilty of “serious charges of financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds”. In a letter to Kalita and Singh, the BFI president said, “This letter is to formally inform you that pursuant to a complaint received from the Sports Authority of India (SAl) regarding alleged financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds, the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) appointed Hon’ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar Jain, former judge of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, to conduct an independent investigation into the matter.” “Justice Jain has concluded his investigation and submitted his report, which has found both of you guilty of serious charges of financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds. The findings of the report establish a clear breach of fiduciary duties and responsibilities expected from individuals holding key positions within the Federation.” “In light of the gravity …

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, Former Treasurer Ashish Shelar To Represent India In Asian Cricket Council

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, Former Treasurer Ashish Shelar To Represent India In Asian Cricket Council

File image of Rajeev Shukla.© PTI BCCI vice-president and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla will represent India on the Board of Directors at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) while former treasurer and BJP heavyweight Ashish Shelar will be the Executive Board Member in the continental body, secretary Devajit Saikia announced on Friday. With BCCI secretary Jay Shah taking over as the Chair of the International Cricket Council, his position on the ACC Board became vacant. Till recently he was President, ACC. “On behalf of the BCCI Office Bearers and Apex Council, we wish both of them a successful tenure as the ACC works towards promoting, developing and strengthening cricket in Asia,” Saikia was quoted as saying in a press release. In the next ACC cycle, Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi is slated to head the continental institution. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or …

Marco star Unni Mukundan steps down as AMMA treasurer, says increased work pressure is impacting his mental health

Marco star Unni Mukundan steps down as AMMA treasurer, says increased work pressure is impacting his mental health

Unni Mukundan is making sure that he prioritizes his well-being. The actor, who secured a box office success with his latest release Marco, took to Instagram on Tuesday to make an announcement. He said that he is stepping down from the position of the treasurer of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). (Also read: Marco star Unni Mukundan says film won’t influence people to go on a ‘killing spree’: ‘Nothing happened after KGF’) Unni Mukundan’s recent film Marco performed well at the box office after it released in Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu. What Unni said In his statement, Unni began: “Dear All, I hope this message finds you well. After much thought and reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down from my role as the Treasurer (AMMA).” Stating why he chose to step down, Unni wrote: “I have truly enjoyed my time in this position, and it has been both an exciting and rewarding experience. However, in recent months, the increasing demands of my work, particularly with Marco and other production …

Devajit Saikia, Prabhtej Singh Elected as BCCI Secretary and Treasurer

Devajit Saikia, Prabhtej Singh Elected as BCCI Secretary and Treasurer

Former wicketkeeper Devajit Saikia has been elected as the BCCI secretary, Saikia replaces Jay Shah who was named as ICC Chairman. Saikia’s first task as the secretary was to attend the meeting alongside President Roger Binny as the board discussed India’s performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Sources confirmed that Rohit Sharma and India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir attended the meeting. “I extend my warmest congratulations to Mr. Devajit Saikia and Mr. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia on their appointments as Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer, respectively,” said BCCI president Roger Binny. “They are taking forward the exceptional legacy of Mr. Jay Shah and Mr. Ashish Shelar, who have set exemplary standards in these roles.” “I am confident that their proven administrative acumen and deep understanding of financial operations will help us reach new heights in both governance and financial management.” 🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨 Mr. Devajit Saikia & Mr. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of BCCI. All The Details 🔽 @lonsaikia | @prabhtejb https://t.co/1GQA3xJgoM pic.twitter.com/cgPeCy6Ph5 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 13, …

Meet the new BCCI secretary, the adventure-loving Devajit Saikia and treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia, a beer baron | Cricket News

Meet the new BCCI secretary, the adventure-loving Devajit Saikia and treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia, a beer baron | Cricket News

Devajit Saikia, an advocate and a former wicket-keeper batsman from Assam, would succeed Jay Shah as the new secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI). He was elected unopposed—a poll was not contested as there were no contestants, electoral officer A K Joti stated in his declaration of results—to the seat left vacant after Shah assumed the office of the International Cricket Council chairman in December last year. Saikia will remain in his post for the next ten months, until the next round of elections for the office-bearers. Similarly, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia from Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) would be the new treasurer as he replaced Ashish Shelar, who became the Information and Technology minister in Maharashtra government. Both are relatively unfamiliar names, but come with a wealth of experience in multiple streams. As a cricketer, Saikia’s career lasted one season and four games, which yielded only 53 runs in six innings, eight catches and a stumping. Soon, he burned his cricketing ambitions and traded the gloves and bat for a degree in law. In …

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia set to elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer unopposed – India TV

Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia set to elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer unopposed – India TV

Image Source : RCB BCCI logo. Devajit Saika and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are set to be elected unopposed as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and treasurer, respectively. Their names are the only two featuring in the final list of contesting candidates which was shared on Tuesday. The BCCI secretary post was left vacant after Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman on December 1. Saika had been appointed as the interim secretary. Meanwhile, the treasurer post was up for grabs after Ashish Shelar took oath as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government. The deadline to file the nominations ended last week and the withdrawal of nominations ended on Tuesday at 2 PM. The final list of nominations was prepared by the BCCI electoral officer and former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Achal Kumar Joti, on Tuesday. The election will take place on January 12 on the sidelines of the BCCI’s SGM. The results, which are a formality will also be announced on the same day.  Saika was …

Devajit Saikia Set To Take Over As BCCI Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia Likely To Become Treasurer

Devajit Saikia Set To Take Over As BCCI Secretary, Prabhtej Bhatia Likely To Become Treasurer

File photo of Devajit Saikia.© X/@assamcric Devajit Saikia on Saturday filed his nomination for the post of the BCCI secretary whereas Prabhtej Bhatia applied for the post of the treasurer, with both officials being the only applicants for the two roles. Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh’s Bhatia has applied for the treasurer’s position after the post was left vacant by the exit of Ashish Shelar, who recently took oath as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government.= On the other hand, Saikia has been working as the interim secretary of the Indian cricket board since Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman on December 1. Saikia was nominated as the interim secretary by the BCCI president Roger Bonny after Shah had left the role. As per the election schedule on the board’s website, the window to file the nomination application was open till 4:00pm on Saturday afternoon and according to sources, only Saikia and Bhatia have put forth their nominations. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff …

Final List Of Candidates For BCCI Secretary, Treasurer Elections To Be Out On January 7

Final List Of Candidates For BCCI Secretary, Treasurer Elections To Be Out On January 7

A.K. Joti, Electoral Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has said the final list of candidates for the secretary and treasurer’s posts in the by-election will be announced on January 7 at 5 pm. The nomination window for the candidates is slated for January 3 and 4. IANS had previously reported that in a notice issued to state associations on Saturday afternoon, joint secretary Devajit Saikia said the SGM will be held at 12 noon on January 12 at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to elect a new secretary and treasurer. Incidentally, Saikia is serving as acting secretary, after BCCI president Roger Binny exercised his special powers granted in the constitution. Article 7.2 (d) in the BCCI constitution goes as “The President shall, in the event of a vacancy, or indisposition of an office-bearer, delegate the functions to another Office-Bearer until the vacancy is duly filled up, or the indisposition ceases.” The elections for twin vacancies have come up in the BCCI after Jay Shah left the secretary’s …