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.

After ‘Rasagola’, Odisha’s famous sweet ‘Magaji Ladu’ to get GI tag
After ‘Rasagola’, Odisha’s famous sweet ‘Magaji Ladu’ to get GI tag

If Nimapara is famous for ‘Chhena Jhili’, Kendrapara is for ‘Rasabali’ and Nayagarh for ‘Chhena Poda’, Dhenkanal is famous for its ‘Magaji Ladu’.

Joranda: Know how it became the religious headquarters of the Mahima sect
Joranda: Know how it became the religious headquarters of the Mahima sect

The sect propounds the theory of monotheism or the concept of one God.

Meet Odisha girl who sells tea to become IAS officer
Meet Odisha girl who sells tea to become IAS officer

 At a time when girls of her age spend time on social media and parties, Subhalakhmi runs a tea stall to make her dream come true. 

2 temples in Dhenkanal’s Mahima Shrine pulled down; Kaupindhari Samaj to take refuge in SC 
2 temples in Dhenkanal’s Mahima Shrine pulled down; Kaupindhari Samaj to take refuge in SC 

Presently, barricades have been put up around the shrine to prohibit common people from entering the disputed site. 

Cobra Snake
Height of superstition: Villagers eat only vegetarian fearing snakebite, wrath of god

As per beliefs, a venomous cobra will bite and kill one who eats, or endorses consuming any form of meat items. This unique superstition is followed since time immemorial turning the entire village into a vegetarian adobe.

Villagers refrain couple from marrying in absence of ‘rice hooch’
Villagers refrain couple from marrying in absence of ‘rice hooch’

Tension prevailed at the locality after Paura was not let to remarry and police came to pacify the irate villagers.

Fuel price updates
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 22

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

petrol
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 18

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 17
Check rates of petrol, diesel in major towns of Odisha on Oct 17

Petrol, and diesel are being sold at Rs 103.04 and Rs 94.61 respectively in the capital city of Bhubaneswar

IMD's Forecast On Cyclonic Circulation
IMD’s latest update on southwest monsoon withdrawal and cyclonic circulation

The southwest monsoon is likely to further withdraw from remaining parts of Gujarat, some parts of Maharashtra and some parts of east India during subsequent two days.

Jagatpur killer elephant becomes violent on not finding its calf
Jagatpur killer elephant becomes violent on not finding its calf

It has become a challenge for the forest department to calm down the angry mother elephant and treat it. As it had a few wounds on its body, the elephant is being treated through antibiotics.

Low Pressure Triggers Rainfall In Odisha
Low pressure update: Rain lashes several parts of Odisha on Maha Navami

As per IMD, the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase as a low pressure system has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood.

Monsoon in Odisha: State receives 5% more rain than normal, Kandhamal records maximum
State receives 5% more rain than normal, Kandhamal receives highest

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. 

Opposition hits out at Odisha govt over concealment of farmer suicide data; BJD rubbishes allegation
Post flood, debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Dhenkanal

After his recovery, Jagannath was in stress as he found it hard to repay the loan. That’s why he chose to end his life to get rid of the loan burden, sources added.

Rain Forecast
Depression weakens; Low-pressure-triggered rain to intensity in coming days

As per IMD, the system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hours.

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