Malkangiri is one of the tribal dominated district situated in the southern part of Odisha, sharing boundary to Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The history of Malkangiri seems to be in no way less thrilling and adventurous than any other place of India. The land of dense inaccessible forests, small but beautiful rivers, undulating plateaus and splendorous rich tribal culture, Malkangiri has its history of human civilization enrooted to as long as 2500 years back. It is believed that during the reign of Lord Ramachandra, Malkangiri occupied an important place in the entire ‘Ramayana’. In the bank of the holy river “Tamasa “Saint Valmiki wrote ‘The Ramayana’, the holiest book of the Hindus. This place was known as “Malyavantagiri” in the Ramayana. Also during the period of the Mahabharata, this place became the point of attraction for the Pandavas. They spent their ‘Angyatvasa’ (exile) for a period of one year in the dense forests of Malkangiri. This district is a home to primitive Bonda tribe; those are believed to be part of the first wave of migration out of Africa about 60,000 years ago and were the first forest settlers in India. Anthropologists say that they are members of a group of Austroasiatic tribes, who at some time in the ancient past migrated and settled in an area of about 130 sq km in the wild. Since many years Malkangiri district has become a safe heaven for Naxals.
Malkangiri Police arrested two accused persons named Sukumar Ray and Kankan Jordar from Hyderabad for the murder of web journalist CH Naresh in Muraliguda, with investigations underway. five assailants riding two motorcycles suddenly attacked Naresh, leading to his death on the spot.
A protest in Malkangiri turned violent as agitators tried to garland a police officer, leading to atrocity cases against 26, including Congress leader Manas Choudhury. In the course of this confrontation, Manas Choudhury had allegedly attempted to garland the police officer forcibly. Following the incident, Malkangiri Police registered an atrocity case against 26 individuals, including Choudhury.
Maoists killed two individuals in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, suspecting them to be police informers, amid escalating violence and security operations in the region.
Sanka Palasi, a boatman, went missing after a country boat capsized in Balimela reservoir near Chitrakonda, Malkangiri. Two women were rescued; search operations continue.
A Congress leader, Naga Bhandari, was murdered by Maoists at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. The attack occurred in Lingapur village as armed Maoists targeted him during a community gathering. The incident occurred in Lingapur village under Usur police limits in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
Over 470 rare turtles were seized by Odisha forest officials near Malkangiri, with reports linking the illegal trade to Andhra Pradesh. A racket is allegedly involved in the rampant smuggling activity. Each turtle is sold in the district at nearly Rs 1,000.
Malkangiri's Dambaru Garada, a modest hospital sweeper, left behind unexpected bags of cash after his death. Despite earning Rs 50,000 monthly, he lived frugally without basic amenities. His assets may exceed a crore. The man has no legal heirs.
In Odisha, Umesh Nag was arrested for murdering his pregnant girlfriend who refused to abort their child. Her body was found in Rengabandh forest, Malkangiri. A police probe is underway.
Malkangiri administration acts on an OTV report to provide Jumadang village with Odisha welfare schemes. Interestingly, there runs no school or Anganwadi centre in the village. Efforts aim to integrate 33 families, currently aided by Andhra Pradesh.
Internal rift in BJD as seven members move a no-confidence motion against Padia block chairperson Yamuna Mushaki in Malkangiri over alleged negligence and misconduct.
Residents of Jantri panchayat in Malkangiri rely heavily on Andhra Pradesh roads due to poor local infrastructure. The panchayat is surrounded by dense forests and difficult terrain. The isolated region faces road connectivity issues, with plans for a new bridge on the anvil.
Over 400 rare turtles were seized by senior forest official Rashmi Ranjan Swain and his team in Malkangiri, Odisha. The reptiles were being trafficked from Andhra Pradesh via Chhattisgarh. Four persons were arrested in this connection, prompting detailed probe.
Legal experts suggest that if proven guilty, SI Bijay Sahu could face severe legal consequences under sections related to cheating and sexual exploitation.
A Class 10 student from MV-101 village lost his life in a road mishap near Chandanguda, Malkangiri, while heading to his Matric examination centre. A speeding pickup van hit the bike carrying two students, leaving one dead and the other injured.
A Class 10 girl gave birth at Badapada High School in Odisha, leading to the suspension of the headmaster and other staff members. The incident has sparked concerns over student safety, with a local youth arrested and political leaders demanding a thorough investigation.
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