The killing of senior Maoist leader Paka Hanumanthu (Ganesh Uike) in Odisha leaves the banned CPI (Maoist) with only around six central committee members active. Intelligence reports detail the shrinking leadership and their new hideouts. Read the full an
Senior Maoist commander Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in a Kandhamal operation. A key suspect in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack, his death is a major blow to the banned outfit in Odisha. Read the full details.
Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, wanted for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush, was killed in a security operation in Kandhamal. Home Minister Amit Shah calls it a turning point. Read details.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Security forces neutralised Maoist central committee member Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, in Kandhamal. Six rebels killed in 24 hours. Read details.
In a major anti-Naxal success, security forces neutralised top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and three others in Odisha. The operation deals a severe blow to insurgent activities in the state.
Senior CPI(Maoist) leader Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was neutralized in an encounter in Odisha. Three other Maoists were also killed. Read the full details.
Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in a Kandhamal encounter. This marks a major blow to the insurgent group in Odisha. Read for details.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Two Maoists from Chhattisgarh carrying a combined bounty of Rs 23.65 lakh were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal's Gumma forest. This marks the second such encounter in the district this year.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir have expanded their search operation in Udhampur's Majalta forests to track down terrorists. The operation, now in its second day, involves drones and sniffer dogs. Read for the latest details.
Pakistani security forces neutralised nine terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read the full details of the counter-terrorism actions.
Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district is installing 25 CCTV cameras at 12 key locations by month-end to enhance surveillance and crime detection. Read how this Rs 30 lakh project will work.
Security forces launch massive search in Udhampur after terrorists visit village for food. Joint operation spans from IB to LoC amid intel on reactivated terror launch pads in Pakistan. Details inside.
Security forces launch a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur after terrorists took food from a village house. The combing op follows a recent deadly encounter in Majalta. Read the latest updates.
US & Jordanian forces conduct large-scale military strikes in Syria, hitting 70+ ISIS targets with 100+ precision munitions in retaliation for attack on US personnel. Details inside.
Security forces conduct extensive search operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district following reports of suspicious movement. Details on the ongoing combing mission.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Security forces neutralized three Naxalites, including a woman, in an ongoing encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Details of the operation are emerging.
Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir intensify cordon-and-search operations in Samba and Udhampur districts after reported terror suspect sightings. DIG reviews preparedness.
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan refuses to apologise for his controversial remarks on Operation Sindoor, claiming the Constitution gives him the right to question. BJP slams his statements as an insult to the armed forces.
Security forces intensify search for 3 terrorists in Udhampur forest after SOG constable Amjad Ali Khan's martyrdom. IGP confirms escape routes sealed. Latest updates.
Security forces launch a major search operation in Udhampur's Basantgarh after terrorists are spotted. Villagers evacuated, area cordoned off. Latest updates on the Jammu and Kashmir security situation.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.