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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.

Egg Shops Shut Down In Boudh
Egg-hurling fear grips admin as shops shut for 5T secy Pandian’s visit to Boudh

As the day broke, police and health department personnel visited all the egg shops in the town and asked them to shut down their shops. They even took inventory of eggs of shopkeepers to verify later if they had supplied to anybody secretly.

5T Secretary's Visit Opposed
5T Secretary’s 'undemocratic' visit opposed for second consecutive day in Odisha

The BJP activists also raised ‘Pandian Go Back’ slogans and tried to storm into the 5T Secretary’s meeting venue. However, the activists were stopped by the police which led to a brief scuffle.

Purunakatak Police Station
Scooter rider dead in head-on collision with bus in Odisha’s Boudh

As per reports, the bus was on its way to Raipur from Berhampur when the mishap occurred. All the passengers of the bus were reportedly unhurt.

Mangled SUV after Collision With Truck
Home guard among two dead in SUV-truck collision in Boudh

The deceased have been identified as Jagannath Meher and Prashant. An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and another home guard were critically injured in the mishap.

Road accident
Woman killed as car rams into her house in Odisha's Boudh

As per initial reports, the speeding car entered the house after its driver lost control of the steering wheel and skidded off the road on NH-57. The SUV was coming from Charichhak area.

Groom reaches marriage venue on JCB in Odisha
Groom reaches marriage venue on JCB in Odisha, reason will melt your heart; watch 

Recently, in a rare sight during a wedding in Odisha, a groom took out a procession and reached the marriage venue on JCB making his wedding a distinctive one from others.

Murder Convict Found Dead
Murder convict serving life term found dead inside Boudh special jail

Ravindra, who hailed from Jamghati village, was arrested on the charges of murdering two of his family members in 2015. He was subsequently convicted by the court and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018.

Baunshuni Police Station
Woman 'hacked to death for resisting rape' in Odisha

The accused who tried to escape from the victim’s home was caught by the villagers and was thrashed mercilessly.

The injured have been admitted to the hospital
Two forest staff on night patrol shot in Boudh, critical

Some identified miscreants opened fire at the team at Khaliapali Square leaving two of them seriously injured.

Boudh
Villagers bring misbehavior, manhandle slur against Boudh Sub-Collector

However, Kanhar refuted the allegations levelled by the villagers.

4 quintal ganja seized in Boudh
Ambulance carrying over 4 quintal ganja from Odisha to Chhattisgarh seized, driver arrested

The Excise sleuths seized the vehicle and started an investigation into the incident.

PEO among two dead in Boudh series accident, 3 critical
PEO among two dead in Boudh series accident, 3 critical

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.

3 cops suspended for letting ganja smugglers go scot-free
3 cops suspended for letting ganja smugglers go scot-free

Police sources revealed that marijuana smugglers used to give kickbacks to these cops to run their businesses smoothly.

Marriage haat: Budget-friendly shopping destination for weddings in Odisha
Marriage haat: Budget-friendly shopping destination for weddings in Odisha

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.

Forest Officials at Boudh
50 forest officials narrowly escape landmine blast in Boudh

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.

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