News from Keonjhar

Sans doctors, security guard treats patient in Odisha hospital; video goes viral
Sans doctors, security guard treats patient in Odisha hospital; video goes viral

As doctors and nurses were unavailable at hospital, the security guard chipped in and provided required treatment to the patient. 

This 300-year-old Sal tree in Keonjhar still stands tall; villagers cry for its safety  
This 300-year-old Sal tree in Keonjhar still stands tall; villagers cry for its safety  

There are many things in Keonjhar district still standing testimonial to the time when the area was ruled by kings. This huge tree, according to researchers, is one of them. 

Keonjhar couple shot dead over minor tiff
Keonjhar couple shot dead over minor tiff

As the scuffle intensified, the men, yet to be identified, opened fire at the couple and fled the scene.

Loud explosion-like sound rocks three Odisha districts
Loud explosion-like sound rocks three Odisha districts

The deafening sound was heard in Jajpur, Bhadrak and Anandapur in Keonjhar districts.

Under-construction Kusei bridge collapses in Keonjhar, 3 workers injured
Under-construction Kusei bridge collapses in Keonjhar, 3 workers injured

Locals attributed the mishap to the careless attitude of the construction firm engaged in the execution of the project

Miss You Arindam
OTV’s braveheart reporter Arindam Das remembered on 41st birth anniversary

Besides family members, senior citizens, intellectuals, journalists and people from different walks of life attended the meeting. 

4 including 3 women die of electrocution in separate mishaps in Odisha
4 including 3 women die of electrocution in separate mishaps in Odisha

A youth of Kaptipada was accidentally electrocuted while he was trying to catch fish by dipping live electric wires in the water. 

Woman buries husband’s body as villages refrain from doing last rites
Woman buries husband’s body as villages refrain from doing last rites

Despite her requests to fellow villagers, none came forward to do the last rites of the deceased.

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.

BEO office clerk lands in Vigilance net for amassing disproportionate assets
BEO office clerk lands in Vigilance net for amassing disproportionate assets

Raids have been carried out on the property of Gangadhar Sahoo, who is posted at the office of block education officer (BEO) at Baunspal.

Conman impersonating DIG arrested
Conman impersonating DIG arrested for duping jobseekers in Odisha

According to sources, Padhiari allegedly duped some job aspirants from Jajpur, Keonjhar and Bhubaneswar promising them employment. 

Keonjhar truck owner hangs self after failing to repay loan
Keonjhar truck owner hangs self after failing to repay loan

Mukund Mahakud, a resident of Chhamunda village under Telkoi police limits, was found hanging from the truck this morning. 

Senior BJP leader and Opposition Chief Whip Mohan Charan Majhi addresses media
BJP comes down heavily on Odisha govt over death of 13 children in Keonjhar DHH

The BJP MLA demanded a thorough probe into the incident by a sitting judge of Orissa High Court.

Keonjhar DHH invites people’s ire for 13 newborn deaths in 18 days, state team’s probe launched 
Keonjhar DHH invites people’s ire for 13 newborn deaths in 18 days, state team’s probe launched 

Holding the medical authorities responsible for the deaths, the infuriated parents and their relatives entered into a heated argument with the authorities and demanded action against the responsible ones. 

13 children die in 18 days in Keonjhar hospital
13 children die in 18 days in Keonjhar hospital, 4 in last 24 hours

ADMO Kishore Prusty informed that four children have died in the last 24 hours

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