A special Pocso court in Berhampur sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in Ganjam district. The court also imposed fines and compensation.
Enforcement Directorate raids in Ganjam district reveal Rs 2.5 crore unaccounted cash hidden in an almirah and benami properties linked to illegal sand and stone mining operations.
Ganjam police conducted simultaneous raids in Aska and Kabisurya Nagar areas, seizing 11 sand-laden vehicles. Authorities are verifying documents and taking legal action against those involved in illegal transportation.
Police in Ganjam and Gajapati districts conducted surprise raids under 'Operation Strike', seizing firearms, country liquor, and arresting multiple individuals ahead of Makar Sankranti.
A 45-year-old ASHA worker died and seven others sustained injuries in two separate road accidents in Ganjam district on Tuesday. The incidents occurred near Digapahandi and Nuapalli.
Around 100 people including students and forest staff received training for the annual water bird census across 38 water bodies in Ghumusar North forest division on January 18.
A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
Students, forest staff & volunteers in Ganjam collected single-use plastic near Tara Tarini & Bateswar shrines. The drive aims to protect Rushikulya's Olive Ridley turtles. Join the fight against plastic pollution!
Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Odisha cabinet approves Tata Power's massive solar manufacturing facility in Ganjam. The Rs 10,000 crore project will create over 5000 jobs and boost India's green energy goals. Read more.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
Shimla's traffic and crowds are pushing tourists to quieter gems like Narkanda and Tirthan Valley. Discover 5 stunning, less-crowded hill destinations perfect for a winter escape.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
Ludhiana's industrial bodies urge Punjab govt for dedicated industrial police stations to tackle industry-specific crimes like cyber frauds, financial scams, and thefts, citing threats to economy and worker safety.
Forest officials in Ganjam arrested a man for killing a protected blackbuck. Four others escaped. 30 kg of meat seized. Read about the crackdown on wildlife crime.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.
Ganjam district shines as six police stations rank in Odisha's top 10 for 2025. Discover the performance metrics and the officer leading the charge. Read more!
Jaipur police commissioner orders 9 outer stations to handle own accident cases after delays. Move aims to speed up investigations and aid victims. Details inside.
Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena caught three tractors illegally transporting sand from Ghodahada river bed. Vehicles seized, cases filed. Govt vows zero tolerance on mineral theft.
CM Yogi Adityanath details UP Police's shift to proactive policing, training 60,000+ constables, and establishing cyber stations in all districts. Read about the historic transformation.
Rajasthan faces a cybercrime justice crisis with only 4 convictions out of 1,357 cases registered in two years. Experts cite weak investigations and poor digital evidence handling. Read more.
Women police stations in Haryana are transforming into safe spaces for counselling victims of crime, offering a sensitive and supportive environment. Discover how this initiative is making a difference.
Ganjam administration launches free virtual coaching for UPSC & OPSC aspirants. 150 students, with 50% girls, to be selected via Jan 25 exam. Apply from Jan 1.
The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.
Ganjam court sentences Biju Behera to life imprisonment for killing Juria Bisoi in Dengaadar. Verdict follows 15 witness testimonies. Read the full details of the case.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.