IndiaPosted at: Jan 19 2026 12:35AM


ED seizes Rs 2.63 cr in raids against illegal Mining and Liquor syndicates in Odisha

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhubaneswar Zonal Office on Sunday said that they recently carried out an extensive search operation on at more than 25 premises across Ganjam district linked to individuals involved in illegal sand and black stone mining, as well as contractors and proprietors associated with country liquor (Bhati) operations.
A senior ED official said that during the search, cash amounting to Rs. 2.63 croe along with several incriminating documents, substantial property records, and agreements, including Power Agreements and mining leases executed by the individuals in question, were found and seized. Several high-end benami vehicles were unearthed in the search action, which were obtained through the Proceeds of Crime.
The premises covered are linked to brokers, syndicates having serious criminal antecedents and other connected business partners of theirs. These include the persons who, by using their muscle powers forcibly conduct illegal mining and sale of minor minerals by exploiting and terrorising people in their areas.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #ED seizes Rs 2.63 cr in raids against illegal Mining and Liquor syndicates in Odisha
More News

Vaishnaw Launches Hospitality Services at Guwahati, Flags Off Sairang–Silchar Train

10 Feb 2026 | 1:22 AM

New Delhi, 9 Feb (UNI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday marked a major push for infrastructure and passenger service upgrades in the Northeast by launching blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station and flagging off the new Sairang–Silchar train, via video conferencing.

see more..

Shah to inaugurate CBI Cybercrime Branch tomorrow

10 Feb 2026 | 1:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver the keynote address at a National Conference on 'Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem' on Tuesday, February 10, in New Delhi.

see more..
‎PM speaks to Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, reaffirms commitment to Indian Ocean stability

‎PM speaks to Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, reaffirms commitment to Indian Ocean stability

09 Feb 2026 | 11:14 PM

‎
‎New Delhi, Feb 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he held a telephonic conversation with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which the two leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between India and Mauritius.

see more..

Budget FY27 ensures policy certainty, boosts manufacturing and reforms: Sitharaman to US-India Strategic Forum

09 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (UNI) union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the union Budget 2026–27 reflects the government's commitment to continuity, certainty and predictability in policymaking to help businesses and industry plan long-term investments, amid global economic uncertainty.

see more..
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid Government–Opposition standoff over Rahul Gandhi’s demand to speak

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid Government–Opposition standoff over Rahul Gandhi’s demand to speak

09 Feb 2026 | 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (UNI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday following repeated disruptions and a sharp standoff between the Government side and the Opposition, after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi demanded that he be allowed to speak before the commencement of the general discussion on the union Budget.

see more..