News from Keonjhar

Keonjhar Bandh
Truck owners observe Keonjhar bandh protesting railway project connecting Gandhamardan mine

They alleged that the project from Suakathi to Guhaldihi would render them jobless as all the iron ores would be carried by trains.

Odisha’s longest flyover unveiled in mineral-rich Joda town
Odisha’s longest flyover unveiled in mineral-rich Joda town

The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation started its construction In 2020. The entire stretch of the flyover along with the approach roads with a span of 4 km and 487 metres starts from NH-520 to Sarankul Chhak. The road is as wide as 5.5 metres and can carry a maximum load of 400 tonnes.

Former block chairman murder: Death penalty for 5 accused
Odisha court awards death penalty to five in former block chairman murder case

The Court awarded death sentences to five accused - Ajit Prusty, Sanjiv Prusty, Alekha Prusty, Arun Prusty, and Dolaboita, who were earlier arrested by Ghasipura Police in connection with the murder case.

Odisha's tiger population pegged at 30 by first state-wide estimation  
Odisha's tiger population pegged at 30 by first state-wide estimation  

In a piece of good news for animal lovers, the tiger population has increased in Odisha. At present, there are 30 tigers and eight cubs (under less than one year) in Odisha, as per the first All Odisha Tiger Estimation (AOTE) report 2023-24 conducted by the Odisha Forest Department. 

ATM loot bid in Odisha's Keonjhar foiled as man wakes up in dead night 
ATM loot bid in Odisha's Keonjhar foiled as man wakes up in dead night 

On seeing the man, the miscreants fired into the air, abused him in Hindi and warned him against coming closer.  The person went back and told some other people about the incident. 

Viral Leaked Question Paper Of English Exam
English question paper of Odisha Matric exam ‘leaked’ before exam, probe into allegations underway

The incident of the question paper leak came to the fore after a purported English question paper and its answer sheet reportedly went viral in social media in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts on Friday.

Road Accident Near Ghatagaon
Double tragedy for Odisha family: Father-son killed in accident, cardiac arrest claims grief-stricken kin

As per reports, a man and his son died in a road accident in the morning. Immediately after their death, the man’s brother died of cardiac arrest.

Two students critically injured after roof of abandoned toilet collapses in Odisha's Keonjhar 
Two students critically injured after roof of abandoned toilet collapses in Odisha's Keonjhar 

As per reports, a lady teacher was allegedly getting the toilet cleaned with the help of some students. A portion of the roof of the dilapidated toilet collapsed on two of the students. They were critically injured and rushed to Patana Community Health Centre (CHC). 

Jumbos unleash reign of terror in Odisha’s Keonjhar
Jumbos unleash reign of terror in Odisha’s Keonjhar

The people living in the Bolani S section, Kiriburu hilltop under Barbil range of Keonjhar are spending sleepless nights as elephants have unleashed a reign of terror in the locality over the last few days. 

Two killed, one critical as bike rams into stationary truck in Keonjhar
Two killed, one critical as bike rams into stationary truck in Keonjhar

As per reports, a man, a woman, and a five-year-old girl of Azad Basti of Joda area were on the bike. The bike was reportedly moving at breakneck speed and hit the truck from behind. 

Odisha veterinary doctors’ strike derails livestock healthcare service 
Odisha veterinary doctors’ strike derails livestock healthcare service 

With the veterinary doctors on strike since January 18, livestock healthcare services have been severely affected across the state. 

Odisha govt’s order to appoint contractual faculty irks lecturers' association 
Odisha govt’s order to appoint contractual faculty irks lecturers' association 

After converting colleges into universities in pen and paper without appointing faculty, the state government has now asked the universities to engage contractual lecturers. 

Orissa HC stay on machine-aided sand lifting blatantly violated by mafia!
Orissa HC stay on machine-aided sand lifting blatantly violated by mafia!

As for the rampant sand loot, Subhendu Kumar Samal, ADM (Revenue) of Jajpur said, “The issues related to sand leasing and mining are the lookout of the steel and mines department. The deputy director of minor minerals will look into that. I will tell the deputy director of minor minerals to take up the issue with the district-level committee.” 

Fake SIM Card Racket Busted In Keonjhar
Pre-activated SIM card racket busted in Keonjhar; SIM cards used in over 300 cyber crimes including by ‘Jamtara gang’

Senior police officials informed that after activation, the miscreants were selling the SIM cards to cyber criminals in Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan. The cybercriminals subsequently used the pre-activated SIM cards to dupe people across the country.

Two labourers die as soil crashes during underground drainage work in Odisha’s Joda
Two labourers die as soil crashes during underground drainage work in Odisha’s Joda

The work to lay the underground pipelines was underway this afternoon. The soil was being dug out from 12 to 15 ft depth to lay drainage pipes. Water pipes and slurry pipes of various companies passed underground in the area. 

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