Wanted in over 50 cases, slain Maoist Vikram Gowda opposed govt's reform efforts

Slain Maoist leader Vikram Gowda Wanted in over 50 cases

Vikram Gowda, one of the most wanted Maoists killed in an encounter with the police, had more than 50 cases against him in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He had always opposed the state government's efforts to reform Maoists and bring them to the mainstream, said officials here on Tuesday. 3 days ago
Odisha villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC-UNESCO) has recognised Communities of 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages of Odisha under six coastal districts- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam- of Odisha as Tsunami Ready. 7 days ago