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.

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.

Meet this couple who imparts free coaching to slum children in Odisha’s Kalahandi
Meet this couple who imparts free coaching to slum children in Odisha’s Kalahandi

One day he decided to set up a coaching center where free coaching would be provided to the slum children so that they shouldn’t experience the problems he had undergone. His wife Sitarani Sahoo and other family members stood behind him.

Republic Day Parade in Delhi: Odia girl Sonali Sahoo on cloud nine to lead NCC girls’ contingent
Republic Day Parade in Delhi: Odisha cadet Sonali Sahoo to lead NCC girls’ contingent

Sonali reached New Delhi on January 1 and started training for this big event. 

Two dead, one critical after scooter hits stationary truck in Jajpur
Four dead in separate road accidents in Odisha

Two people died after the scooter they were riding on hit a stationary truck in Jajpur district on Monday night while two others died in a bus-car collision in Kalahandi district.

Municipality engg under vigilance glare, simultaneous raids underway in Bhawanipatna
Municipality engg under vigilance glare, simultaneous raids underway in Bhawanipatna

Thakur has been accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Gobinda Sahu death: Envelope found in deceased’s pocket deepens mystery
Gobinda Sahu death: Envelope found in deceased’s pocket deepens mystery

A brown envelope was recovered from deceased's pocket shortly before he was taken for post-mortem.

Mamita Meher murder case prime accused Gobinda Sahu dies by suicide
Mamita Meher murder case prime accused Gobinda Sahu dies by suicide, Crime Branch probe ordered

Sahu attempted to end his life inside Kantabanji jail by hanging self. He was immediately rushed to a hospital where doctor declared him brought dead.

Cold Conditions
Minimum temp drops below 15 degrees in 19 places in Odisha; check coldest districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday informed 19 places in Odisha recorded minimum (night) temperature below 15 degree Celsius.

From tribal-dominated Kalahandi to Bhubaneswar – Journey of lady blackmailer Archana Nag
From tribal-dominated Kalahandi to Bhubaneswar – Journey of lady blackmailer Archana Nag

Jagabandhu hails from a below-poverty family in Jaleswar of Balasore district. Till now, his family lives in a thatched hut in the village. There was a time when he worked as an assistant at his father’s small grocery store.

Hundreds of animals sacrificed during Goddess Manikeshwari’s Chhatar Yatra in Kalahandi
Hundreds of animals sacrificed during Goddess Manikeshwari’s Chhatar Yatra in Kalahandi

As there were no Covid-related restrictions, the festival was observed with public participation after a gap of two years.

Woman gets husband married off to transgender
Woman gets husband married off to transgender

It is unclear if Fakir will stay with both of them or the couple will go separate ways.

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