News from Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal District is centrally located on the Geo-Political map of Odisha. It is commonly believed that it owes its name to a Savara chief named ‘DHENKA’ who formerly ruled over in this tract. This district is best known for Joranda, famous as the religious headquarters of Mahima Dharma, Joranda houses the Samadhi of Mahima Gosain, the preacher and propounder of the Mahima Cult. Sptasajya and Kapilash are another place of attraction in the district. As far as special cuisine is concern Dhenkanal Bora is very tasty.

Kapilash Temple
Deity on fast at Kapilash Temple amid unavailability of cooks

Baba Chandrashekhar of Kapilash Temple in Dhenkanal didn't receive Bhoga/Prasad on Tuesday due to a staff shortage. Devotees expressed their anger over the delay and questioned the temple management, which acknowledged the issue and promised to seek alternative cooks.

LAccMI bus colour changed to saffron from green in Dhenkanal
LAccMI bus colour changed to saffron from green in Dhenkanal

The LAccMI bus services in Odisha's Dhenkanal district have changed their name to 'Mukhyamantri Bus Seva' and their color to saffron and white. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced the rebranding, but there is no clarity on who ordered the color change.

'Misguided by Google Maps,' 5 friends stranded in Odisha jungle for 11 hours 
'Misguided by Google Maps,' 5 friends stranded in Odisha jungle for 11 hours 

Five friends were stranded for 11 hours in the Saptasajya forest in Dhenkanal, Odisha, due to misleading directions from Google Maps. They were eventually rescued by police and forest department teams after a challenging operation.

Rungta Mines, Dhenkanal
2 killed, 7 critical in freak mishap at Rungta Mines in Odisha's Dhenkanal

A mechanical structure reportedly fell on the workers at Rungta Mines under Hindol division in Dhenkanal district which led to the death of two.

Four of family die in tragic accident in Dhenkanal
Four of family die in tragic accident in Dhenkanal

A devastating road accident involving a Hyva truck and a bike resulted in the deaths of four family members in Dhenkanal. The incident triggered tension, prompting police intervention.

Odisha Elections 2024: Family members of candidates take on key roles in poll campaign, management
Odisha Elections 2024: Family members of candidates take on key roles in poll campaign, management

In the Dhenkanal Assembly seat, BJD candidate Sudhir Samal has mounted an intense campaign with the help of his son Jagdish and nephew Abinash. Incidentally, Abinash is also fighting the poll as BJD’s MP nominee from the Dhenkanal parliamentary seat. 

Heatwave continues in Odisha
Sunstroke death toll in Odisha rises to 2; no change in max temp likely, heat wave red warning continues

IMD today informed that there will be no major change in the maximum temperature for the next three to four days. Red warning for severe heat wave conditions has been issued for several districts.

Red banded mango caterpillar menace shatters farmers' hope for bumper harvest 
Red banded mango caterpillar menace shatters farmers' hope for bumper harvest 

Though the mango farmers had used a lot of pesticides as per the instructions of officials of the concerned department, it has failed to resolve their issues.

Odisha engineering student goes missing in Brahmani River
Odisha engineering student goes missing in Brahmani River

The missing youth is a student of Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology at Sarang in Dhenkanal. He has been identified as Sanat Kumar Mahalik from Balasore. He is pursuing B.Tech from the engineering college.  

Missing Odisha Plus II girl student found dead; murder suspected 
Missing Odisha Plus II girl student found dead; murder suspected 

The body of a missing Plus II first-year girl was recovered from a bush, a few yards away from her house at Mangalpur under Sadar police limits of Dhenkanal on Friday. 

BJD expels former Kankadahada block chairperson for anti-party activities
BJD expels former Kankadahada block chairperson for anti-party activities

According to a press release by the BJD, the party’s organizational secretary, Pranab Prakash Das expelled Sahu days after the latter organized a massive rally at Kankadahada. Over 8,000 to 10,000 people attended the meeting in the name of Bandhu Milan.

Transgender 'cheated on pretext of marriage' in Odisha; police complaint lodged
Transgender 'cheated on pretext of marriage' in Odisha; police complaint lodged

A youth has been booked for allegedly betraying a transgender after maintaining a physical relationship on the pretext of marriage in Kamakhyanagar of Dhenkanal district. 

Fire erupts in maintenance train engine in Dhenkanal, close shave for 12 railway employees 
Fire erupts in maintenance train engine in Dhenkanal, close shave for 12 railway employees 

As per reports, the engine was coming from Raja Athagarh when the fire broke out and later spread to some bogies. It is suspected that the fire might be an outcome of an electric short circuit in its generator.

Family alleges kidney theft after girl's death
Mystery over Odisha girl’s death as parents allege kidney theft 

The family had spent Rs 20,000 to bring the body of their daughter to Odisha and conducted her last rites recently.

Six students injured as school van turns turtle in Odisha's Dhenkanal
Six students injured as school van turns turtle in Odisha's Dhenkanal

As per reports, the injured students were admitted to Parjang Community Health Centre. The van was carrying 12 students of Barihapur Model School when the accident took place. However, the reason behind the accident could not be ascertained immediately.  

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