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.
"However, the ultras managed to flee from the spot, taking advantage of the dense forest and hilly terrain."
Earlier today, some protestors belonging to Opposition parties pelted eggs at the Women & Child Development Minister Tukuni Sahu's car during her visit to Narla in Kalahandi. The workers waved black flags and hurled eggs at the vehicle carrying Sahu while she was returning from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's programme
Tukuni Sahu became the second Minister who faced such humiliation after Mishra during the protests for justice for Mamita.
As many as 22 platoons of police force will be deployed to maintain law and order during Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s visit to Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district on Monday
The opposition parties, including BJP and Congress, have scaled up attack on Odisha government and are demanding removal of Mishra for his alleged complicity in the Mamita Meher murder case.
Das also appealed to observe two minutes of silence at 11 am on November 7 at their homes and pray for the salvation of the soul of Mamita Meher and pray for justice for the family members of the deceased.
Child Protection Unit officer Nirmala Sahu and other officials under the supervision of Dharmagarh Sub-Collector Sachin Pawar visited the plus 2 and plus 3 ladies hostels of the college and audited various documents
On the other hand, Congress has threatened to observe Odisha Bandh on November 12. The Congress has warned of dire consequences if Chief Minister Patnaik dithers on dropping Minister of State for Home Dibya Shankar Mishra from the cabinet by November 10
Raising fears that Mamita might be having evidence about the sex racket at Sunshine English Medium School and the involvement of BJD Ministers in it, Saluja said, “Why did the Minister call them to his Raipur flat. Police have recovered Mamita’s pen drive and laptop. Police should provide the details of the data they have retrieved from the victim’s laptop hard disk".
BJP’s Bargarh district unit on Monday observed an eight-hour bandh in the region to mount further pressure on the government to oust MoS (Home) Dibya Shankar Mishra in the wake of his alleged complicity in the case.
Amid the rising protests against the government and the Minister, BJD spokesperson Pratap Deb during a presser on Saturday said, “If any party person is convicted for any crime, BJD will drop him/her. Such stringent actions have been taken earlier and will continue in future as well.”
A 10-feet long breach developed on the canal that eventually broke a portion of the embankment near Pajen, inundating large swathes of farm land in the low lying areas
The OSCPCR issued a notice to Kalahandi SP on Tuesday seeking action-taken report within seven days after taking suo-motu cognizance of the well-being of students at the Sunshine English Medium School and Higher Secondary School at Mahaling in Kalahandi
Suchandra Meher, father of Mamita, also demanded immediate arrest and capital punishment for all those involved in the 'brutal murder' of his daughter.
Several students in the educational institute have now opted for transfer from the college in view of safety and citing threat to their lives.
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