Top stories at 3pm, February 9: Will be a blot on democracy, if Sasikala becomes TN CM, says Panneerselvam; Uphaar cinema tragedy: SC orders Gopal Ansal to one year in Jail, spares Sushil over old age; India vs Bangladesh Test, Day 1: After few hiccups, Murli Vijay scores 9th ton of his test career

From TN CM O Pannerselvam's attack on Sasikala to Murali Vijay's 100 in the one-off test against Bangladesh at Hyderabad, here are the top stories by 3 pm on February 9.

By: News Desk |
February 21, 2017 9:39 pm

Tags: murali, Vijay,

Will be a blot on democracy, if Sasikala becomes TN CM, says Panneerselvam

Tamil Nadu’s acting Chief Minister O Panneerselvam openly revolted against Sasikala saying that if Sasikala succeeds it will be a blot on democracy. Unleashing a scathing attack on Sasikala, Panneerselvam asserted that she was opting for dirty tricks to achieve the post of the Tamil Nadu CM. He further alleged that Sasikala is lying when she says that she has not betrayed former TN CM Jayalalithaa. Read More

Uphaar cinema tragedy: SC orders Gopal Ansal to one year in Jail, spares Sushil over old age

The Supreme Court on February 9 sentenced real estate baron Gopal Ansal to one year’s imprisonment in connection with his role in Uphaar fire tragedy. Sushil Aansal, the other accused in the case was let off due to his old age. Gopal Ansal has also served four months in jail and now he only has to be in prison for 8 more months. Read More

India vs Bangladesh Test, Day 1: After few hiccups, Murli Vijay scores 9th ton of his test career

In the one-off test between India and Bangladesh in Hyderabad, opener Murli Vijay scored 9th ton of his test career. After few hiccups, Vijay finally reached crossed the 100 run benchmark. He has looked flawless today, timing the ball to perfection. Even after Pujara’s wicket, Bangladesh bowlers cannot breathe a sigh of relief. But soon after his classic hundred, he was dismissed by Taijul Islam. India are at 234/3 with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane on the crease.