Tribal people continue to live in penury in hotbed of ganja trade
The Hindu
The middlemen, with the backing of Maoists, earn a fortune in AOB region of Visakha Agency, say officials
In October 2016, the Greyhounds, the anti-naxal force of Andhra Pradesh, killed more than 30 Maoists in an exchange of fire (EoF) in Ramaguda, an interior tribal hamlet in Pedabayalu mandal of Visakah Agency, the cut-off region of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB). A visit to the site confirmed that the bodies of the Maoists were strewn around in around two acres of ganja fields.
Prior to the incident, a high-level committee of Maoists leaders apparently held a meeting for two days in the area. And this indicates that the Maoists’ claims of not having links with ganja smuggling in Visakha Agency do not hold water.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.