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Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A man and his female friend were assaulted in Berhampur, Odisha, leading to political condemnation and allegations of deteriorating law and order under the BJP government.

Jailed Maoist Leader Sabyasachi Panda Completes Master's in Sociology

Jailed Maoist Leader Sabyasachi Panda Completes Master's in Sociology

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda, currently serving a life sentence in Berhampur Circle Jail, has successfully completed a Master's degree in Sociology from IGNOU. This achievement follows his earlier graduation through correspondence while incarcerated, highlighting his commitment to higher education despite his imprisonment.

Auto Driver Hacked to Death in Odisha Over Suspected Affair

Auto Driver Hacked to Death in Odisha Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by a man near a court in Odisha's Ganjam district over suspicion of an extramarital affair.

Orissa gallows being readied for execution

Orissa gallows being readied for execution

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

Dayanidhi Bisoi of Kakiriguma village in Koraput district, who was sentenced to death for killing his wife and daughter, will be executed.

Ground report: A year in dry Bihar

Ground report: A year in dry Bihar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

On April 5, 2016, the Nitish Kumar-led government imposed total prohibition in Bihar. M I Khan crunches numbers for the REAL picture since then.

6 killed in Maoists-police crossfire; Odisha orders probe

6 killed in Maoists-police crossfire; Odisha orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Five of those caught in the cross fire died on the spot, while another person succumbed to injuries later, Kandamal superintendent of police Pinak Mishra told media persons.