Police and mining officers seized three soil-laden tractors and an excavator in a raid at Ganianalh, Ganjam district, on Sunday night. The vehicles were involved in illegal extraction of minor minerals.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers illegal sand mining syndicate in Odisha's Ganjam district. Mafia used betel leaf shopkeepers and vegetable vendors as fronts to obtain licenses for massive unauthorized operations.
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.
Patidar community members rally in Mandal, alleging IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel is unfairly targeted in a corruption case. They demand unbiased government action and new laws.
Dhule Collector and SP visited a 4-day-old abandoned girl at Civil Hospital on Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary. Police have registered a case and are searching for the mother.
Rayagada Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni enforced strict punctuality by barring 12 late officials from a public grievance meeting. Read about the disciplinary action and its message on governance.
Gujarat government suspends IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel following his arrest by the ED in a money laundering and bribery racket linked to land-use changes in Surendranagar. Read the full details.
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.
Gujarat govt suspends Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel after ED arrest in alleged land-use change bribery racket. Details on the scandal and custody inside.
ED reveals in court that Gujarat IAS officer, as a district collector, had fixed rates for bribes and took a 50% share. The officer faces serious corruption charges. Read the full investigation details.
A severe water contamination crisis in Indore's Bhagirathpura has killed 6 and hospitalized 149. Officials suspect sewage seepage from a police toilet. Read for details and official response.
Ritik is stunned to find his old friend Munni as the Collector. As past wounds resurface, power plant plans and family tensions unfold. Read the full drama.
Jagatsinghpur collector J Sonal stops Tirtol IIC's salary for allegedly releasing seized sand-laden vehicles in violation of HC order. Read the full details of the misuse of power case.
ED alleges former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel systematised bribes for land use changes via govt portal, generating over Rs 10 crore. He is remanded in custody.
A major water contamination crisis in Indore has claimed 6 lives and hospitalized over 200. Authorities investigate the source and urge residents to boil water. Stay informed.
A severe water contamination incident in Indore has claimed six lives and hospitalized over 200. Authorities confirm 34 patients are in ICU. Latest updates on the crisis.
Indore's top civic official transferred following deaths linked to contaminated water. Probe ordered as officials face action over public health crisis. Read details.