News from Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj district the largest district of Odisha by area of 10,418 km². Mayurbhanj district shares it boundary to Jharkhand and West Bengal. Thick green forests, extensive meadows, twinkling waterfalls, meandering rivers, high peaks – entire diversity of nature is in one place. It was once the hunting place of the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj. Mayurbhanj is best known for Simlipal National Park which is the 7th largest national park in India. It is also considered as one of the main tiger project in India and UNESCO listed Biosphere Reserves. The park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, and chausingha. The undulating terrain and its perennial sources of water are the two striking features of the entire area. Even the quality of the forest in the buffer zone at Similipal is superior to most other forests in the country. Mudhi (puffed rice) and Mansa (mutton) combination is a popular food in the district.

Stillborn baby with no head, hands delivered by woman in Odisha 
Stillborn baby with no head, hands delivered by woman in Odisha 

Later on the day, she gave birth to another baby girl. But it was a stillborn one with no head and hands. 

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Rairangpur on Nov 20
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Rairangpur on Nov 20

The President will arrive at Koleikunda Airport in West Bengal in a special chartered plane, and from there she will fly to Baripada in a special chopper at 2 pm. She will attend the All India Santhali Writers and Literature Festival to be organized on November 20.

Elderly devotee in Odisha donates home to Lord Jagannath 
Elderly devotee in Odisha donates home to Lord Jagannath 

For 65-year-old Banabasini Behera of Mayurbhanj, mundane assets were nothing against her profound devotion to the Lord. 

Odisha tribal couple ties knot on stage, leaves spectators spellbound
Odisha tribal couple ties knot on stage, leaves spectators spellbound

Hundreds of people thronged to witness cultural programmes on the stage of Mayurbhnaj Mahotsav. Artistes were also performing programmes on the stage. In between, Rajen and Golapi, dressed in wedding attires, came on the stage. 

Ailing 2-year-old boy forced to get off bus along with mother in Odisha, dies  
Ailing 2-year-old boy forced to get off bus along with mother in Odisha, dies  

While Jasami Murmu carrying her ailing son was walking to Baisinga village in the hope of getting help, some local people noticed them and after coming to know about the matter, they rushed them to a nearby government hospital.

Odisha lady cop attacked with blade by theft accused at police statio
Odisha lady cop attacked with blade by theft accused at police station

Donation money in a temple was stolen in Bisoi area a few days ago. Following a complaint from the priest of the temple, police arrested accused Sushant Deo on October 26.

Tiger census in Similipal: Camera trap survey from November 23
Tiger census in Similipal: Camera trap survey from November 23

The tiger count that kicked off on October 18 will conclude on January 20, 2024. The exercise is currently being undertaken by trained forest officials in 209 beats under 19 forest ranges of Similipal . As many as 209 teams have been engaged in the survey. 

Two women of family killed, 6 critical after car gets crushed between trucks in Mayurbhanj 
Two women of family killed, 4 critical after car gets crushed between trucks in Mayurbhanj 

Seven members of a family from Kharagpur in West Bengal had purchased a new Innova car with their bonus money. They had come to Dwarashunighat for the puja of their new car.

Blot on Khaki: Two cops arrested for raping minors
Blot on Khaki: Two cops arrested for raping minors 

The duo identified as ASI Ananda Majhi and home guard Debananda Patra of Jamda Police Station was booked under the POCSO Act and produced in court on Tuesday.

Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu lambasts Odisha govt again over Amarda Airstrip
Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu lambasts Odisha govt again over Amarda Airstrip

Minister Tudu has been repeatedly pitching for the revival of the Armada Airstrip which will cater to the travel needs of the people from the Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Keonjhar districts of Odisha.

Similipal National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj opens its gate to visitors 
Similipal National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj opens its gate to visitors 

For the first time this year, the park has been declared as a plastic-free area.

MLA, locals make NHAI official walk 2 km on potholed road in Odisha’s Jashipur 
MLA, locals make NHAI official walk 2 km on potholed road in Odisha’s Jashipur 

While commuting on the stretch, being absent-minded for even a second means to invite danger. This road has reportedly claimed three lives in the past week. 

12-year-old girl 'beaten to death' for stealing marigold plant in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj  
12-year-old girl 'beaten to death' for stealing marigold plant in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj  

The incident occurred on Wednesday night but it has now become a matter of discussion in the locality. 

Union Minister fumes over Odisha govt's 'non-cooperation' in Amarda airstrip land transfer process
Union Minister fumes over Odisha govt's 'non-cooperation' in Amarda airstrip land transfer process

Inordinate delay in the land transfer for the ambitious project has affected its work, said Tudu while talking to reporters in Baripada.

T-shirt with CM's logo controversy
Collector, SP in t-shirts with CM’s logo: Matter reaches NHRC

An organization, Nyay Pain Ladhei Parivar (NPLP) has filed a complaint with the NHRC.

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