Top Maoist Leader Ganesh Uike Killed in Odisha Encounter
Odisha police and central forces eliminate senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike in Kandhamal. A major breakthrough in the state's 30-year anti-Naxal fight. Read details.
Odisha police and central forces eliminate senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike in Kandhamal. A major breakthrough in the state's 30-year anti-Naxal fight. Read details.
Odisha police eliminate feared Maoist commander Ganesh Uike in a meticulously planned intelligence operation in Kandhamal. Read the full story of the deadly trap.
The killing of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike worsens the leadership crisis for CPI (Maoist) in Odisha. Security forces claim the outfit is 'gasping for breath' with dwindling cadres. Read more on the challenges ahead.
Odisha police confirm the death of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five associates in Kandhamal encounters. ADG Sanjeeb Panda predicts more surrenders, citing a major blow to the outfit. Details inside.
Surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader Chandranna reveals the banned group's 'Robin Hood' funding model, details ₹50 crore annual collections from states, and denies any financial link to Kaleshwaram project. Read the exclusive insights.
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
Surrendered CPI (Maoist) leader Chandranna warns rising unemployment, worsened by AI and automation, could spark fresh grievances if structural inequities aren't addressed. Read his full analysis.
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.
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.
Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, carrying a Rs 1.1 crore bounty, was killed in an encounter with police in Odisha on December 25, 2025. Read for the latest details.
Surrendered Maoist leader Chandranna reveals how mobile phones and security lapses led to the tracking and elimination of top leadership. Exclusive insights on strategy, weapons, and training.
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.
22 Maoist insurgents from Chhattisgarh surrendered in Odisha, carrying a combined bounty of over Rs 2 crore. The mass surrender is a major setback for CPI (Maoist). Read the full story.
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's revised surrender policy yields results as 22 Maoists, including leaders, give up arms. DGP aims for insurgency-free India by March 2026. Read more.
In a significant boost to anti-Naxal operations, 22 extremists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district. This follows 34 surrenders in Chhattisgarh last week, highlighting the impact of rehabilitation schemes and sustained security efforts. Read more.
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.
In a major breakthrough, 22 Maoists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district following a significant increase in state surrender rewards. The move aims to weaken Left-Wing Extremism. Read the full details.
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.
Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy announces surrender of 41 Maoists with 24 firearms. He reveals top leadership directed cadres to hide until 2026, urges more to surrender.
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
Security forces eliminate 3 Maoists with Rs 12 lakh bounty in Sukma. In a separate development, 11 insurgents surrender in Narayanpur. Read the latest on Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal operations.
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.
In a major blow to CPI (Maoist), 34 armed cadres surrendered in Bijapur. Key leaders like Sanju, carrying ₹8 lakh reward, quit citing police pressure and desire for normal life. Details inside.
In a major boost to anti-Naxal operations, 34 Maoists surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. 26 carried rewards totalling Rs 84 lakh. Over 800 have quit violence in Dantewada in two years. Read more.