Governor’s relief as graft probe on verge of collapse

A contractor overseeing a major government project is under intense scrutiny following a series of fatal accidents that have raised serious concerns over safety standards and accountability. In the latest incident, a site supervisor tragically died after sustaining severe injuries in a fall—adding to a growing number of deaths that have turned the construction site into what residents are calling a “death trap.” Sources familiar with the site operations claim that attempts to report injuries have been suppressed.

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A well-known distributor is facing mounting criticism from retailers, who allege that they have been supplied with expired products, with no option for returns or replacements. Traders say the expired stock is not only undermining their businesses but also tarnishing their reputations with customers. According to an insider, the move to distribute expired goods is seemingly linked to declining sales recorded in the first quarter of 2025, prompting what appears to be a desperate effort to clear unsold inventory. Retailers are now calling for intervention from regulatory authorities, arguing that the distributor’s actions are both unethical and dangerous to consumers.

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A second-term governor can no longer hide his relief. A corruption probe that had cast a long shadow over his career is reportedly collapsing. Sources familiar with the matter say investigators are preparing to quietly shelve the case after struggling to gather sufficient evidence to support the charges initially planned against him. The man who had gone low-key in recent months was overheard telling congregants that "God has done miracles" though he stopped short of giving specifics.

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A former MP is facing backlash from constituents after launching a harsh critique of a sitting MCA, accusing him of incompetence and lacking a development record. The ex-lawmaker claimed the ward representative had failed the people but residents were quick to push back, allegedly citing the former MP’s own underwhelming performance as a key reason he lost his re-election bid. They cautioned him against hypocrisy and urged him to reflect on his own shortcomings before criticising others.