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.
Some identified miscreants opened fire at the team at Khaliapali Square leaving two of them seriously injured.
However, Kanhar refuted the allegations levelled by the villagers.
The Excise sleuths seized the vehicle and started an investigation into the incident.
Tension erupted in the area following the mishap. Angry locals launched a tyre-burning agitation on the National Highway 57 protesting the deaths and seeking compensation.
Police sources revealed that marijuana smugglers used to give kickbacks to these cops to run their businesses smoothly.
Every year, the haat remains open for four days beginning Makar Sankranti so that people enjoy both the Makar Mela and shopping in the market.
As reported, a team of forest officials went into Lakadpaju forest to seize and destroy ganja cultivation which was being done inside the deep forest. During the operation, suddenly a landmine blasted which was supposedly set up by ganja mafias to keep the investigating team off-limit.
Acting on a tip-off, the police raided a house in the village and arrested Bindhani where he was manufacturing the guns.
The woman was hanging her clothes to dry at her home when she accidentally came in contact with a live wire.
During the period between June 1 and September 20, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kandhamal, Gajapati and Koraput districts recorded excess rainfall while the rest 25 districts received normal rianfall.
As per IMD, the system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hours.
People across Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Deogarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir staged dharnas and also hit the streets seeking formation of a separate Koshal state
Malkangiri recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36 degree Celsius on Sunday.
The officials of the State CT (commercial tax) and GST (goods and services tax) on Saturday recovered Rs 5.68 crore following raid on two textile traders in Boudh.
As per sources, the second system may intensify into a depression triggering heavy rainfall. The enhanced rainfall activity may dampen the Independence Day celebrations in the State on August 15.