News from Keonjhar

D.D Autonomous College
DD College in Keonjhar upgraded into University, students’ hopeful of better facilities

A formal notification in this regard has been released by the Higher Education Department after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the proposal.

Ivory smuggling racket
Ivory smuggling racket: Jharkhand link emerges after accused nabbed from Odisha

The accused Bilash Mankadia, who hails from Karanjia sub-division in Mayurbhanj district, was nabbed following a raid at Melana village under Ghatagaon range in Keonjhar district.

Yazdani International's Office In Bhubaneswar
IT raid on two mining companies in Odisha

Simultaneous raids were conducted at offices and residences linked to both companies in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Barbil and Keonjhar.

Pick Up Van Collides With Auto Rickshaw In Keonjhar
5 killed, several injured as pickup van hits auto-rickshaw in Odisha

Eight people were travelling in the ill-fated auto-rickshaw towards Keonjhar when the pick-up van hit the vehicle. The mishap occurred near a sharp turn on the road.

OMC Recruitment: Walk-in for 81 posts; salary up to Rs 1.12 lakh
OMC Recruitment: Walk-in for 81 posts; salary up to Rs 1.12 lakh

Interested and eligible candidates can appear for walk-in interviews on February 7 and 8, 2023.

Odisha girls set to enthrall audience with Jhumar Dance during New Delhi R-Day Celebrations
Rags to riches: Odisha girls set to enthrall audience with Jhumar Dance during New Delhi R-Day Celebrations

Braving all odds, six artistes of Adruta Children’s Group from Keonjhar, who all are orphans, are all set to enthrall the audience with the traditional  Jhumar dance during the 74th R-Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

Vintage Cars
Hundreds of vintage cars getting makeovers at Keonjhar royal place; to roll on streets again

Be it 1953 Morris Minor, Plymouth, Standard Herald, Triumph Herald, Ambassadors or jeep, several vintage cars are being restored at the Royal Palace workshop, said Dhananjay.

Subhashree Kar
Keonjhar lady doctor death: Victims’s father lodges complaint against boyfriend and 3 co-workers

The deceased lady doctor, who had celebrated the zero-night with the staff till mid night on new year's eve, was found dead at Joda Health & Wellness Centre in Odisha’s Keonjhar district the next day.

Keonjhar woman gang raped, forced to wait in police van for 12 hours for medical examination
Keonjhar woman gang raped, forced to wait in police van for 12 hours for medical examination

The survivor allegedly had to spend more than 12 hours inside a police van before her medical examination was finally done.

Woman Ostracised
Inability to throw feast after son’s death renders Odisha woman ostracised; admin assures help after OTV report

After the plight of the woman was telecast by OTV, Anandpur Sub-Collector and SDPO met Hembrum and provided some financial assistance.

Keonjhar lady doctor death: Autopsy report reveals death caused by poison 
Keonjhar lady doctor death: Autopsy report reveals death caused by poison 

During investigation, the police had recovered a bottle having some substance inside it from her room. Now it is being assumed that the substance inside the bottle may be poisonous.

Lady doctor found dead under mysterious circumstances in Keonjhar
Lady doctor found dead under mysterious circumstances in Keonjhar

The exact reason of her death will be known after the arrival of post-mortem reports and proper investigation, stated Joda IIC.

Fake appointment letter doing rounds on social media; Keonjhar CDMO files police complaint
Fake appointment letter doing rounds on social media; Keonjhar CDMO files police complaint

On the basis of the complaint filed by CDMO, Kenojhar, Town Police meanwhile registered a case in this connection

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. 

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