A decomposed woman’s body was recovered from a concealed box-like structure beneath the kitchen slab of a rented house in Puri, Odisha, after the property’s landlady alerted police over a strong foul smell. The woman’s son, who had been living with her, is currently missing and is being treated as the prime suspect in the...
A 22-year-old pregnant woman from Odisha’s Koraput district was allegedly murdered and her body transported across the state border before being buried in Andhra Pradesh, police said. The woman, identified as Albina Garada, had been missing since July 29. Her partially decomposed remains were eventually recovered from the Gajapathinagaram area of Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district....
The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into an alleged multi-state chit fund and financial fraud case involving more than ₹2,000 crore, freezing 182 bank accounts and seizing over ₹1 crore in cash during searches at locations in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. The agency said the searches were carried out on August 5 by its Bhubaneswar...
In a significant boost to India’s industrial and manufacturing ambitions, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has announced a massive investment of ₹1.08 lakh crore in collaboration with International Holding Company (IHC) of the United Arab Emirates to establish a world-class aluminium manufacturing project in Odisha. The landmark investment is expected to transform the eastern state into...
The Odisha government has initiated an extensive crackdown on unauthorized recruitment agencies after a tragic industrial gas leak in Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of migrant workers from the state. In a major enforcement drive, authorities have registered eight First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals and agencies allegedly involved in illegally recruiting workers and sending...
A young woman’s death by suicide in Odisha has triggered a major criminal investigation, leading to the arrest of the nephew of a state minister on charges related to alleged harassment and abetment. The incident has drawn widespread public attention and raised concerns about the circumstances that led to the tragic death. According to police...
The Odisha government has placed a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer under suspension following allegations of harassment that have triggered administrative and disciplinary proceedings. The action marks a significant development within the state’s law enforcement establishment, highlighting the government’s stated commitment to maintaining accountability and professional conduct among senior officials. According to official sources,...
The Odisha government has initiated a detailed investigation into mistakes found in school textbooks after concerns were raised regarding inaccuracies in educational material being provided to students. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the concerned authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry and identify the reasons behind the errors, emphasizing that educational content must meet...
A major administrative and political controversy has erupted in Odisha after the state government initiated a police investigation into the alleged disappearance of two significant inquiry reports that were reportedly submitted to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) during the previous administration. The development has led to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and...
A shocking case of human trafficking involving a tribal girl from Odisha has once again drawn attention to the growing vulnerability of women and children from economically weaker communities. The survivor’s account of being trafficked, sold multiple times, and repeatedly sexually assaulted has triggered outrage and renewed calls for stronger anti-trafficking measures across the country....