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.

Farmer 'ends life over loan burden' in Odisha
Farmer 'ends life over loan burden' in Odisha 

A farmer allegedly ended his life for not being able to repay loans taken to grow paddy at Khurusia village under Kamakhyanagar Police limits of Dhenkanal on Friday. 

GST Raid In Dhenkanal
GST enforcement team raids business house in Dhenkanal over suspected tax evasion

Two teams of GST consisting of eight to ten officers simultaneously raided two shoe godowns of Patra Agency at Baji Chowk and Jagan Nagar in Dhenkanal.

Shiva temple smeared with cow dung and soil in Dhenkanal, complaint lodged
Shiva temple smeared with cow dung and soil in Dhenkanal, complaint lodged

As per reports, the facade of the temple, the places around the statutes of the deities, side deities, and some parts of the temple walls have been pasted with cow dung and soil. 

Social media love ends in Odisha youth’s 'murder'; 2 arrested, wife absconding  
Social media love ends in Odisha youth’s 'murder'; 2 arrested, wife absconding  

A love story, which began on social media platform Instagram, allegedly ended in a gruesome murder at Hindol in Dhenkanal. 

Bus-Truck Collision Near Kamakhyanagar
5 critical in series of accidents involving picnic bus & trucks in Dhenkanal

As per reports, the bus was on its way to Badchana in Jajpur after a picnic at Sambalpur. The bus reportedly hit a Hyva truck from behind at Bhejia Square following which another truck hit the bus from behind.

Shakti Maltare & Lemonade Pvt Ltd
I-T raid on Dhenkanal alcohol maker ends after 3 days, many important docs found

The I-T sleuths came out of the plant after a marathon raid that lasted for three days. And if reports are to be believed, they have found many important documents from the liquor maker.

Shakti Maltare & Lemonade At Dhenkanal
Odisha I-T raids: Dhenkanal alcohol maker denies link with Dhiraj Sahu

As per reports, Shakti Maltare and Lemonade Pvt Ltd usually makes beer under several brands after blending the spirit bought from outside, particularly from Boudh Distillery Private Limited where I-T sleuths had raided recently.

I-T sleuths raid beer factory in Odisha’s Dhenkanal over 'links' with Boudh Distillery 
I-T sleuths raid beer factory in Odisha’s Dhenkanal over 'links' with Boudh Distillery 

Two teams of I-T officials carried out a raid on the beer-making factory of Shakti Maltare and Lemonade Pvt Ltd at Machhigan under Tumusinga police limits. 

Brick Kiln In Dhenkanal
2 brick kiln labourers die of suspected asphyxiation, 1 critical in Dhenkanal

As per reports, three labourers had gone to sleep after working at the brick kiln on Thursday night and left a diesel generator running inside their sack. Two of them were found dead in the morning while the third labourer was rescued in critical condition.

Bees sting two persons to death in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Bees sting two persons to death in Odisha’s Dhenkanal

Mayadhar was returning home after completing his farmland work when a swarm of bees stung him. He was rushed to Kamskhyanagar Hospital in critical condition and later shifted to the district headquarters hospital. He died while undergoing treatment. 

Two minors die after falling into well in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Two minors die after falling into well in Odisha’s Dhenkanal

Two children met their watery graves after they fell into a well near their house at Natakata village under Madhu Sahu Patna panchayat in Dhenkanal on Sunday. 

Villagers protest school fund 'embezzlement' by headmaster in Dhenkanal
Villagers protest school fund 'embezzlement' by headmaster in Dhenkanal

The villagers accused the headmaster of embezzling funds from the school and indulging in fraudulent activities related to rice supplies. 

Giant python rescued in Odisha’s Dhenkanal; released into wild 
Giant python rescued in Odisha’s Dhenkanal; released into wild 

A huge crowd turned up to have a look at the giant reptile. Some were seen clicking photos of the serpent on their mobile phones. 

Ailing elephant dies during treatment in Odisha 
Ailing elephant dies during treatment in Odisha 

The deceased animal is a female aged between 25 and 30 years. The elephant was suspected to be ailing and had strayed into the Mahabirod range from Talcher area

Odisha students lock up school over teacher shortage; launch sit-in protest
Odisha students lock up school over teacher shortage; launch sit-in protest

Only two teachers are imparting teaching to 152 students in three classes of Kangeila Janata Upper Primary School under Kamakhyanagar block in Dhenkanal district.

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