News from Baripada

Baripada is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district.  In recent years, it has emerged as an educational hub with the opening of numerous professional colleges. It also has many tourist places like Khiching, Debakunda, Similipal and others.

President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Odisha in May

She will grace the 12th convocation ceremony of the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University as the Chief Guest. The visit was confirmed by the Private Secretary to the President of India on Thursday.

Heat Wave
30 places over 40 degrees as Odisha continues to singe under scorching heat

Baripada recorded a maximum temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius today making it the hottest place in Odisha once again.

Heat In Baripada
At 44 degrees Celsius, Baripada becomes Odisha’s hottest place for second consecutive day

Baripada witnessed 43 degrees temperature on Thursday making it the hottest town in the state yesterday too.

Heatwave
Odisha records season's first 40-plus temperature as heatwave singes state

The day temperature crossed 40 degree Celsius mark for the first time this season with poll-bound Jharsuguda district recording highest 40.4 degree Celsius.

Fake note racket
Cops stumble upon fake note racket while probing kidnapping case in Baripada

Senior police officials said that a woman and her husband are suspected to be the mastermind of the racket. The accused have been identified as Ranjita Behera and her husband.

Forest Fire In Karanjia
Similipal burning again as number of forest fires rise in sanctuary

As per reports, forest fire engulfed five points in South Similipal, 29 points in North Similipal, three points in Karanjia forest division and five points in the Rairangpur division.

Mysterious loud sound across Baripada, Balasore triggers panic
Mysterious loud sound across Baripada, Balasore triggers panic

The intensity of the sound was so loud that the locals rushed out of their houses fearing for their lives, sources informed.

Leopard Cat Found Dead
After jumbo death, carcass of leopard cat found in Similipal

The exact reason behind the death of the leopard cat has not been ascertained yet. Meanwhile, the forest department officials have started an investigation into the incident.

BSF Jawan Sashanka Sekhar Nath’s last rites performed with full state honours in Odisha
BSF Jawan Sashanka Sekhar Nath’s last rites performed with full state honours in Odisha

While the entire Mayurbhanj district was busy celebrating Makar Sankranti today, a pall of gloom descended on Baripada as the mortal remains of the fallen hero were taken in a procession to the cremation ground with hundreds of people coming out of their houses to pay their last tribute. 

Plus girl student among 4 dead in separate accidents in Odisha
Plus 2 girl student among 4 dead in separate accidents in Odisha

Tension erupted in the area following the mishap as students blocked NH 55 in front of the college protesting the death.

A Quack Checking BP Of A Patient
Quacks rule the roost in Odisha: President Draupadi Murmu’s village no exception

There is no denying in the fact that there is acute shortage of doctors in hospitals. This shortage has provided a golden opportunity for the ‘quacks’ to fill up such gaps and use the scenario in their favour.

Anubhav Mohanty
Anubhav Mohanty’s video taking ‘pheras’ goes viral; Cine critics drub it as attempt to change negative narrative

The pictures and some video-clips of Anubhav Mohanty have triggered a debate whether the actor has got married or these are some stills and video from his upcoming movie.

Doctor Arrested
Odisha doctor arrested for ‘molesting’ minor girl during treatment

Palpable tension prevailed after the doctor posted at the pediatric ward of Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College in Baripada allegedly molested a minor girl who had come for treatment on Monday night.

From attending classes to running fast food stall, an inspiring tale of three Baripada students
From attending classes to running fast food stall, an inspiring tale of three Baripada students

Apart from their keen interest in studies, they wanted to become self-reliant. Their desire of becoming self-reliant was recognised by another girl, Vishnupriya, who is pursuing her Diploma as well as MBA. The three girls teamed up to turn their dream into reality. 

SLS Residential School At Pahadpur, Mayurbhanj
Students from Odisha school set up by President Murmu participate in 5G live demo

The SLS Memorial Residential school founded by President Droupadi Murmu in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, became the first school in the state to experience transformational high-speed 5G technology.

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