News from Keonjhar

Mortal Remains of Martyred CRPF Jawan
Body of martyred Odia CRPF jawan consigned to flames with full state honour

Khuntia’s cremation was attended by many eminent personalities from the area. He was accorded a full state honour before consigning his body to the flames.

Naxal attack in Jharkhand
Odia jawan martyred in naxal attack in Jharkhand

After the encounter, both the injured jawans were airlifted to Ranchi for better treatment. At the hospital one was declared dead, said Chaibasa Police.

Truck Mishap In Keonjhar
Truck driver charred to death after rear-ending another truck in Odisha

After the mishap, the police and firefighters reached the spot and doused the fire. They later sent the body of the driver for autopsy. The identity of the victim has not been ascertained yet.

Woman swept away after surge in Baitarani River water, rescued
Woman swept away after surge in Baitarani River water, rescued

According to sources, Raula went to river to take a bath this morning. While she was bathing, suddenly the water level of the river increased due to heavy rain and she was swept away by the strong current.

Incessant rain triggers flood-like situations in several parts of Odisha
Incessant rain triggers flood-like situations in several parts of Odisha

The residents of Biramaharajpur area in Subarnapur district have been severely affected as floodwater has entered many low-lying villages. Manisapali, Manisapali Jungle, Brahmanipalli, Baraghat and Krushnapalli villages are marooned after Harihara Jore dam released floodwater on Tuesday night.

Kotia School
Holiday declared for schools in several districts as heavy rain continues to batter Odisha

According to sources, the Keonjhar Collector has also directed all Block Development Officers (BDOs) to remain alert for any kind of eventuality arising out of the downpours.

Keonjhar DHH
Five snakebite deaths in 10 days in Odisha as another student dies in Keonjhar

She was studying +2 Science at Patana College and was staying in Laxmipriya mess at Patana Bazar.

Police Deployment Near Subarnapur village
Missing minor boy's death: 5 platoons of police force deployed as tension prevails in Angul

As per reports, the district administration has deployed five platoons of police force in the area to prevent any untoward incident and maintain law and order.

3 students die of snakebite
Three students die, another battling life after snakebite in Odisha's Keonjhar

As per initial reports, two girls and a boy student are among the deceased. One student, who is also suspected to have been bitten by a snake, has been shifted to Cuttack in critical condition.

Girl found dead
Mutilated body of girl found in Keonjhar; rape and murder suspected

As the body was recovered in a semi-nude condition with injury marks, it is suspected that the girl has been murdered after some sexual assault.

Elephant deaths
Two elephants die after being hit by goods train in Odisha’s Keonjhar

The safety of the pachyderms is under scanner now as the two elephants died after being hit by a goods train near Ambadhara under Daitari range in Keonjhar district on Tuesday.

Body of constable found in pond in front of police station in Keonjhar
Body of constable found in pond in front of police station in Keonjhar

Naik was recently transferred from Keonjhar district headquarters to Nandipada police station. However, his body was found floating in a pond located in front of the police station on Tuesday morning. 

5 dead, 9 critical as truck rams into wedding procession in Odisha
5 dead, 9 critical as truck rams into wedding procession in Odisha's Keonjhar

The mishap occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday at Sathighar Sahi near National Highway 20 passing through Keonjhar.

Pala Singer killed
Woman BJP leader stoned to death in Odisha’s Keonjhar

As per initial reports, Satyabhama was been allegedly stoned to death by some unidentified miscreants. Source said, Satyabhama was a former samiti member and was also vice president of Pandapada mandal for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Old-age pension beneficiary in Odisha stages sit-in with bottle of poison 
Old-age pension beneficiary in Odisha stages sit-in with bottle of poison 

A resident of Sadang Panchayat, Dasarathi Jena had made rounds of the block office and bank to get his pension money. Fed up with the inertia of the officials involved, he staged a sit-in at the panchayat office with a bottle of poison. 

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