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
Be job givers instead of job seekers, President Droupadi Murmu urges students

During her address, the President also said that the world today is going through complex situation of global warming and climate change which have emerged as major challenges.

Power outage During President Murmu's Speech
Power outage during President Droupadi Murmu's address in Odisha varsity draws sharp criticism

As per reports, the whole auditorium in the University plunged into darkness for nine whole minutes just after President Murmu began her speech.

Indian Army Chopper Makes Trial Flight In Baripada
Mock drill conducted in Baripada ahead of President Murmu’s visit

The mock drill was conducted to prepare for a smooth and uneventful visit of the President to the district.

Similipal National Park reopens for visitors from today
Prez Droupadi Murmu’s Odisha visit: Similipal to be out of bounds for visitors for 2 days 

According to sources, the tiger reserve will remain closed on May 4 and 5 as President Murmu will visit the national park on May 5 and will spend the entire day inside the sanctuary.

President Droupadi Murmu
Odisha village gets facelift ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit

The kutcha roads are now being replaced with proper concrete ones and even the President’s in-law's house is being renovated.

Kaptipada Sub-Divisional Hospital
Video of ‘Tipsy’ doctor attending patients goes viral; 'warned not to drink on duty'

The doctor has been identified as Sujit Kumar Tudu, a paediatrician posted at the govt hospital in Udala.

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. 

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