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.

Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast
Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.

Road Blockade At Katameta, Malkangiri
'Fake' Maoist encounter: Police pick up protesting villagers; ultras refute death

The villagers blocked the Highway alleging a fake encounter by police which took place at Ramagiri forest under Baipariguda police limits on November 10 that reportedly saw killing of two ultras and recovery of arms and ammunitions from the Maoist hideout.

Fuel price updates
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 22

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

Woman dies by suicide over mobile phone in Malkangiri
Woman dies by suicide over mobile phone in Malkangiri

Jyoti had been demanding a costly mobile phone. Going to please her, Kanhei had bought her a mobile on EMI.

Flights from Malkangiri: Forest clearing for airstrip construction begins 
Flights from Malkangiri: Forest clearing for airstrip construction begins 

The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious project was held on October 12. 

GPS tracker helps Malkangiri man return to his village after 22 years
GPS tracker helps Malkangiri man return to his village after 22 years

As Niranjan wanted to go back to his village and meet his family, his daughter helped him return to his village using GPS app   

Thunderstorm Warning
IMD predicts thunderstorm and lightning in 15 Odisha districts

The alert has been issued for the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Kandhamal and Rayagada.

Termite Mound Housing 2 Cobras
Taming death! Malkangiri family lives with 'pet' Cobras, still unharmed

Laxmi Bhumiya was very fond of the snakes and took special care of them. After she was married off, her parents took care of the reptiles and never thought to get rid of them.

Unknown disease claims 10 lives in Koraput and Malkangiri; residents panic
Unknown disease claims 10 lives in Koraput and Malkangiri; residents panic

Last year, the said disease had claimed six lives in Koraput alone. 

Orange Warning For Heavy Rainfall
Low pressure update: IMD issues orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Odisha.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rainfall warning issued for several Odisha districts; check IMD’s forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha in the next few days.

Malkangiri ashram school inmates scale boundary, cover 20 km to inform irregularities 
Malkangiri ashram school inmates scale boundary, cover 20 km to inform irregularities 

The gravity of the situation was laid bare after the students narrated the irregularities going on at the school to the district welfare officer.

Breaking the mould: Science graduate Malkangiri girl makes Ganesh idols to fund her higher education
Malkangiri science graduate makes Ganesh idols to fund higher education

Usha Kiran had once dreamt of pursuing higher studies and getting a cushy job. She was not able to fulfil her dreams due to financial constraints at home.

2 deaths at Malkangiri ashram school in 3 days spark concern; 12 more under treatment
2 deaths at Malkangiri ashram school in 3 days spark concern; 12 more under treatment

At least 12 other sick students are undergoing treatment at the district headquarters hospital. 

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