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Boudh located in western part of Odisha is famous for its century-old aesthetically built temples, ancient Buddha statues and caves. It has spread Saivism, Vaishnavism along with a number of other shrines. The natural beauty and glamour of these places keep the visitors spellbound.

Ganja worth Rs 1.50 crore seized in Odisha's Boudh
Ganja worth Rs 1.50 crore seized in Odisha's Boudh

Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Boudh Model police station conducted a raid in Bidamaska forest near Dimbirikhol village and seized 1,560 kg of ganja, Superintendent of Police Raj Prasad said.

Tunnel On Khordha-Bolangir Railway Line
Khordha-Bolangir railway project and seven tunnels: No Uttarkashi-like situation here, says Deputy Chief Engineer

The entire route from Khordha to Bolangir will have seven railway tunnels, mostly in Boudh district. The longest one is being dug at Adenigarh. The one at Marding has reportedly been dug through.

Deceased Junior Engineer
Water Resources Junior Engineer found hanging in Odisha’s Boudh, suicide suspected

Sources said Ghosh attended a feast at his office yesterday afternoon. After the feast, he returned to his quarters and locked himself up.

Protests Over NAC Demand In Odisha
New NAC list: Protests intensify in left-out Odisha places

A 12-hour bandh is being observed at Loisingha area in Bolangir district on Sunday. The BJP and Congress have extended support to the bandh called by the Loisingha Bikash Parishad to protest the disparity in according NAC status to Loisingha.

Drivers Dance In Front Of Boudh RTO
Good riddance! Drivers rejoice after arrest of tainted Boudh RTO in DA case

The drivers expressed their happiness after knowing that Mohapatra has fallen into the vigilance net and arrested for amassing disproportionate assets.

Boudh RTO Basanta Mohapatra
Crorepati Boudh RTO Basanta Mohapatra arrested for possession of disproportionate assets

Earlier, simultaneous raids were carried out at 10 places linked to Mohapatra on Thursday. The vigilance sleuths have found property worth more than Rs 19 crore from the raids.

Crorepati RTO! Odisha Vigilance unearths Rs 3.75 cr deposits, multiple flats 
Crorepati RTO! Odisha Vigilance unearths Rs 3.75 cr deposits, multiple flats 

The Vigilance sleuths on Thursday unearthed assets worth crores during simultaneous raids on the properties of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Boudh district, Basanta Kumar Mohapatra.

SOG Jawan Injured In IED Blast
Maoists strike again as several SOG jawans injured in IED blast in Odisha’s Boudh

Following the explosion, the injured jawans were shifted to Kantamal Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment. They were later taken to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Bolangir. While one jawan sustained injuries to his head, another suffered serious wounds on his leg.

College girl critical after jumping into Mahanadi
College girl critical after jumping into Mahanadi

The girl, identified as a First Year Plus-III Arts student and a resident of Helei village under Kiakata police limits in Boudh, was returning home on her bicycle after college. She stopped all of a sudden on the bridge and jumped into the Mahandi. 

Explosives Seized From Maoist Camp
Encounter erupts between Maoists, Police in Odisha's Boudh; 30 ultras escape

As per reports, the encounter broke out during a combing operation by the security personnel in the jungle when they spotted the Maoists and their camp. The ultras fired shots at the police following which the security forces retaliated.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda kick-starts cleanliness drive at temples in Boudh
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda kick-starts cleanliness drive at temples in Boudh

The cleanliness drive on the temple premises in different states is being carried out following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a week-long campaign ahead of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ in the Ram Temple on January 22. 

Leopard Skin Seized In Boudh
Leopard hide seized in Boudh, 2 wildlife smugglers arrested

Following a tip-off, a team from Bolangir Forest Division raided Kotagaon village under Tushura police limits in the district and arrested wildlife smuggler Mukesh Manahira. Upon questioning him, he revealed the whereabouts of his accomplice in the neighbouring Boudh district.

Jawans Injured In IED Blast In Boudh
3 Jawans injured in IED blast during combing operation in Odisha’s Boudh

Initial reports said that the jawans were carrying out a search operation after getting information regarding the movement of Maoists in the area.

Odisha DGP, Sunil Bansal
Combing operation continues in Boudh after exchange of fire with Maoists; explosives seized, says Police DG

Out of the 12 companies of SOG, seven have been engaged from Kandhamal and five companies are from Boudh. As many as 300 jawans are now carrying out the combing operation following the exchange of fire with the red rebels in the same area on Thursday.

IT raids again on Boudh distillery, important documents seized
IT raids again on Boudh distillery, important documents seized

A six-member team of the IT department came in a car in the morning and carried important documents in six bags.  

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