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20 Mass Rapid Transit System stations to get metro-style upgrade in Chennai: MRTS merger MoU likely in November; what passengers can expect

Chennai’s 20 MRTS stations between Chennai Beach and St Thomas Mount could see improvements in lighting, security and housekeeping by early 2027 as the Tamil Nadu government prepares to take over the network’s assets from Southern Railway. The transfer agreement is expected by the end of November. CMRL will eventually…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

CMRL bribery case: SC stays for a week probe against former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan, others

The Supreme Court issued a one-week stay on the investigation involving former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. This stay allows Vijayan and his family to appeal against a recent High Court order. The Kerala High Court had previously rejected their application to challenge the order directing the…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

CMRL money laundering case: Enforcement Directorate summons Pinarayi Vijayan on October 23

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning in a case of CMRL-linked money laundering. The summons were issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED alleged that CMRL made fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore to Vijayan's daughter Veena's now-defunct company,…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Ex-Kerala CM's daughter appears before ED in PMLA case for second time

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, faced a second round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi regarding a money laundering case. The probe centers on allegations that her firm, Exalogic Solutions, received Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL without providing services. The ED is investigating…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

ED summons former Kerala CM's daughter again in CMRL money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter, Veena T, for a second round of questioning on June 29 regarding a money laundering case. The probe centers on alleged payments of Rs 2.78 crore from mining firm CMRL to Veena's defunct IT company, Exalogic Solutions, without services rendered. ED sources…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

Enforcement Directorate summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning in Prevention of Money Laundering Act case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. She is to appear for questioning this week in a money laundering case. The investigation involves a sand mining company and Veena's former company. Allegations concern fraudulent payments for consultancy services. The agency is recording…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Court allows ED access to SFIO documents in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case

A court has granted the Enforcement Directorate access to documents from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. These documents are crucial for a money laundering investigation involving CMRL and Veena T. The ED is examining transactions that could be proceeds of crime.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Kerala CM V D Satheesan condemns attack on ED officials during Pinarayi Vijayan residence search

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has strongly condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials. The incident occurred during a search at former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's rented residence. Satheesan stated that attacking investigators and damaging their vehicles is a serious crime. He emphasized that the state government intervenes only in…

The Economic Times · May 29

Eight arrested for attack on ED officials after raid at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence

Police have arrested eight individuals following a violent attack on Enforcement Directorate vehicles. The incident occurred after ED officials raided the rented house of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. More arrests are expected as the investigation progresses. The attack involved damage to official vehicles and injuries to officers.

The Economic Times · May 28

ED raids on Vijayan's residences 'politically motivated': CPI(M) gen secy M A Baby

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at multiple locations in Kerala, including the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. These raids are part of an investigation into alleged money laundering involving his daughter, Veena T, and a private entity, Cochin Minerals And Rutile Ltd.

The Economic Times · May 27