News from Kalahandi

It was a princely state in British India and in post independence period it merged with Odisha state as Kalahandi district. Kalahandi is an example of disparity/contrasts that exist in many parts of the developing/underdeveloped world. On the one side, this district is famous for famine and starvation deaths and on the other side it is rich with agriculture. Kalahandi is largely an agriculture based economy. During Bengal famine Kalahandi alone had sent 100,000 tons of rice. Located on the confluence of the rivers Uttei and Tel, Kalahandi is a home to some very ancient temples of extensive architectural excellence dating back to the 12th century.

SBI ATM Loot
Miscreants steal cash after breaking SBI ATM; act caught on cam

As per initial reports, three miscreants entered the ATM and looted the cash after breaking open the chambers using a gas cutter and other instruments. The entire act of looting cash from the ATM has been captured in the CCTV camera of the kiosk.

Wonder kid Tejanshu Sekhar Sethi
Odisha’s wonder kid Tejanshu enters India Book of Records for incredible memory power

Meet Tejanshu Sekhar Sethi who has achieved the rare feat of being the fastest to recite names of seven days, 12 months, six seasons, numericals, names of famous persons, various fruits and flowers, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, various symbols etc.

Maoist Bandh
Maoists' IED blast bid foiled in Kalahandi as rebels observe bandh in 7 districts

The bandh is being observed in Rayagada, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Boudh, Nayagarh and Gajapati. The rebels had also released an audio tape in this regard.

Kalahandi Encounter
Kalahandi encounter: Bullet removed from injured DSP’s body; combing operation continues

While speaking to the media, DGP Sunil Bansal said that the condition of the DSP is now stable. Following the encounter, forces have intensified combing operations in the area and the special operation is still continuing, he said.

Maoists killed in encounter
After Chhattisgarh naxal attack, 3 Maoists killed in police encounter in Odisha’s Kalahandi; DSP injured

Sources said that one Deputy Superintendent Of Police has also sustained critical injuries in the encounter. The DSP has been admitted to Bhima Bhoi hospital in Bolangir.

Thunderstorm Warning
Moderate thunderstorm activity with gusty wind likely in Odisha: IMD

“Under the influence of a prevailing low-level moist easterly from Bay of Bengal and middle and upper-tropospheric westerly trough, an increase in thunderstorm activity is very likely over districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days,” said IMD.

Kalahandi Gangrape case
4 detained over gangrape of two minor tribal girls in Kalahandi, 1 absconding

Earlier it was alleged that the minor girls were returning home after watching a 'jatra' at night when the accused took them to an isolated place where they took turns on them.

Lanjigarh CHC
Two minor girls ‘gang raped’ in Odisha’s Kalahandi

As per reports, the minor girls were returning home after watching a play in the night when the accused attacked them midway.

Minor girl ends life after marriage proposal gets rejected 
Minor girl ends life after 'boyfriend' rejects marriage proposal

The boy went back on the promise and didn’t take any such steps as they promised. On the other hand, the minor girl drank poison in front of her boyfriend’s house. 

Thunderstorm Alert
Relief from heat wave likely as IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorm activity in the next five days.

Kalahandi Medical College Campus
NMC approves 100 MBBS seats for Kalahandi Medical College in Odisha

The infrastructure required for the medical college has been developed on 36 acres of land at Bhangabari, on the outskirts of Bhawanipatna.

3 Odisha migrant workers walk 1100 km to reach home from Bengaluru after denied pay
3 Odisha migrant workers walk 1100 km to reach home from Bengaluru after denied pay

A shocking instance of the plight of the migrant workers has come to light in Kalahandi district. Three labourers from Tingapatna village under Jayapatna block in the district, who had gone to Bengaluru in search of work, recently returned home by walking all the way from the southern state after allegedly being subjected to inhuman torture.

Odisha Weather Updates
Max temp to rise by 2 to 4 degrees in Odisha, thunderstorm likely on April 7: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday informed that the maximum temperature is very likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the next two days.

DA case: Odisha vigilance raids properties of addl chief engineer, joint director of mines
DA case: Odisha vigilance raids properties of addl chief engineer, joint director of mines

In a related development, the vigilance sleuths today raided the properties of joint director of mines Umesh Chandra Jena on allegations of possession of disproportionate assets.

Odisha tech varsity girl student dies after jumping off power channel bridge 
Odisha tech varsity girl student dies after jumping off power channel bridge 

The student, identified as Chinmayi Priyadarshini Sahoo, had jumped off the power channel bridge on Tuesday evening. She hailed from Rampur Madanpur area in Kalahandi district.

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