Ashwini Kumar

Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar quits Congress

In a letter to Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Kumar said, "Having given my thoughtful consideration to the matter, I have concluded that in the present circumstances and consistent with my dignity, I can best subserve larger national causes outside the party-fold."

Feb 15, 2022, 12:27 PM IST

Embarking on a new journey and wish everyone to be happy, says ex-CBI director Ashwini Kumar’s suicide note

Former Governor of Manipur and Nagaland and ex-Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Shimla on Wednesday, had revealed that he ended his life due to ‘disease and disability’.

Oct 08, 2020, 10:33 AM IST

Ex-Bihar minister Madhu Varma, doctor who 'injected drugs' sent to CBI remand for 5 days

Former Bihar minister Madhu Varma and Dr Ashwini Kumar were sent to CBI remand for five days by a local court on Wednesday. 

Nov 21, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear plea for appointment of Lokpal, Lokayukta at Centre, states

The Supreme Court will hear on September 14 a fresh plea seeking appointment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas at the Centre and in states as provided for in the central legislation passed in 2013.

Sep 11, 2016, 12:02 PM IST

IOC condoles Ashwini Kumar's passing away

IOC described late Ashwini Kumar as someone who spent his whole career promoting Olympic values at the highest level.

Oct 20, 2015, 22:28 PM IST