News from Malkangiri

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.

Ganja Seized
Crackdown on narcotics: Ganja worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Odisha’s Malkangiri

In another case, around 30 kg of ganja was seized near Balimela. A person was allegedly transporting the contraband on a motorcycle when he was apprehended by the team.

Odisha woman fakes pregnancy for months to avail govt benefits
Odisha woman fakes pregnancy for months to avail govt benefits

The woman, identified as Kaushalya Bhuyan, even alleged her baby was stolen from the hospital after her false claim of being pregnant come to the fore during a health check-up.

Hundreds of Moists assemble near Odisha Border to oppose torture on Triblas 
Hundreds of Maoists assemble near Odisha Border to oppose torture on Tribals

The large congregation of the Maoists had some top cadre leaders. They took out a rally carrying firearms, dancing to the beats of the drums. The rally culminated at Etraj hill in the district. 

Odisha woman cop breastfeeds job aspirant’s 4-month-old baby during recruitment exam
Odisha woman cop breastfeeds job aspirant’s 4-month-old baby during recruitment exam, earns praise 

Basanti, who was deputed at Malkangiri College on Sunday, not only provided all necessary help to an Odisha Police Constable Recruitment Examination aspirant but also took care of the latter’s four-month-old daughter like a mother.

Sarathi Baba's Procession In Malkangiri
Followers of self-proclaimed Godman Sarathi Baba take out ‘Paduka' procession in Odisha

In a symbolic gesture, the supporters of the controversial Sarathi Baba, have been offering worship to a pair of shoes (Kathau/Paduka) as a representation of him. Sources informed that the procession will carry the pair of shoes across the district in a bid to garner support for Sarathi baba.

Odisha teacher arrested in Gujarat recruitment exam question paper leak case
Odisha teacher arrested in Gujarat recruitment exam question paper leak case

The Gujarat government has cancelled the competitive examination for the recruitment of junior clerks scheduled on Sunday after its question paper was leaked.

Dreaded Maoist, Chanti
NIA nabs most-wanted Maoist ‘Chanti’ from Malkangiri, Odisha

Chanti was involved in the 2012 ambush on BSF personnel which resulted in the death of four jawans and was carrying a bounty of Rs 3 lakh.

Odisha cabinet approves drinking water projects worth Rs 1,287 cr
Odisha cabinet approves drinking water projects worth Rs 1,287 cr

Briefing media persons about the cabinet decisions, Development Commissioner P. K. Jena said supply of safe drinking water to the people living in the rural areas is one of the priority areas of the state government.

Former Malkangiri Collector, Manish Agarwal
Ex-Malkangiri Collector, 3 aides gets court summons in PA death case

The court has also issued summon notices to three associates of the Collector. The court has asked the bureaucrat to appear on January 24.

Rudra Sethi
Another Budhia Singh in offing! Malkangiri kid runs 17 km at a stretch

Child athlete Rudra Sethi from Malkangiri who has also shown Budhia-like marathon running spirit.

10 Odisha school teachers fired for absence from duty for 4-5 years
10 Odisha school teachers fired for absence from duty for 4-5 years

After serving for a few days, these 10 teachers stopped going to their respective schools.

School peon hacks teacher to death in Odisha, detained  
School peon hacks teacher to death in Odisha, detained  

The teacher and the peon were at the school when they entered into a verbal duel over some issues. The scene turned ugly when the peon lost his cool. He reached out for an axe and attacked the teacher, leaving him seriously injured. 

Bizarre! 7 roosters spending nights at two Odisha police stations 
Bizarre! 7 roosters spending nights at two Odisha police stations 

On Tuesday, acting on a tip-off, a team from Malkangiri model police station conducted raids at Pedabeda village under Gangala Panchayat and seized the roosters.

Crime scene
Jawan shot dead by colleague after tiff over leave in Kanker near Odisha border 

Singh had applied for leave some days ago. On the ground of ill health, he had got his leaves sanctioned as well.  They had a quarrel over leave on Sunday morning.

Death of former Malkangiri Collector’s PA: SDJM orders former DM to appear
Death of former Malkangiri Collector’s PA: SDJM orders former DM to appear

Though police had initially registered a suicide case and later an unnatural death case, Panda’s wife Banaja brought murder allegations against the former collector.

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