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.
IPS officer Varinder Singh Brar has officially taken charge as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for the Vigilance Bureau in Ludhiana. This key appointment aims to bolster anti-corruption efforts in the region. Read more about his mandate and care
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
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.
Vigilance sleuths arrest a 55-year-old junior accountant in Sundargarh for amassing wealth beyond known income. Details on the multi-storey building, gold, and plots seized. Read the full investigation report.
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.
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests PUNGRAIN inspector for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe in Bathinda. The official was caught red-handed demanding money to clear a payment file. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Two Ludhiana police officials sentenced to 4 years rigorous imprisonment for soliciting bribes to weaken drug charges. Court fines them Rs 25,000 each. Read the full story of the 7-year legal battle.
Vigilance sleuths arrest Dasmantpur IIC Sukma Hansdah for demanding Rs 20,000 bribe to submit case diary. Searches launched for disproportionate assets. Read the full details.
BSEH orders high-level inquiry into alleged financial irregularities in on-screen marking system for 2024 board exams. Chairperson calls it 'open loot'. Read details.
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.
Kerala's Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau registers a bribery case against DIG M K Vinod Kumar of the Prison Department. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile case.
Bihar Vigilance arrests ASI for taking Rs 5,000 bribe in Arwal. Separate FIR against engineer for assets 458% above income. 108th corruption case in 2025. Read the full report.
IFSEC India 2025, the largest security expo, concluded in Delhi with 16,000 attendees. It highlighted India's shift from surveillance to AI, cyber protection, and integrated intelligence. Read more.
Telangana government orders a Vigilance & Enforcement inquiry into alleged encroachment of over 100 acres of prime IDPL land in Balanagar. The probe will scrutinize land conversions and permissions over the past decade.
UP Vigilance arrested a PCF clerk in Mau for taking a ₹25,000 bribe for official work. The trap was laid on Dec 16. Report corruption on the helpline.
Odisha Vigilance arrests junior engineer Ratnesh Kumar Pandey for embezzling Rs 9.70 lakh meant for street lights in Kendrapada. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Read details.
Bihar's Special Vigilance Unit raids reveal Gajadhar Mandal's disproportionate assets worth Rs 3.72 crore. Details on land, FDs, and corruption case filed. Read the full investigation.
A whistleblower at Punjabi University, Patiala, demands an independent investigation into a Rs 14 crore fake salary scam, alleging a cover-up. Read the full story.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested 11, including 9 officials, in 8 bribery cases in November. Courts convicted 5, sentencing them to 3-5 years. Details inside.
A Patna court sentences a former executive engineer and a cashier to four years in jail for demanding a bribe in a Rs 40 crore road project. Read the full details of the corruption case verdict.
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Madhepura for impersonating a police official and extorting money. A fake ID card was recovered. He claimed he paid Rs 17 lakh for the fake job. Read the full investigation details.
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.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.