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.
According to the allegation of the local residents and parents, the headmaster of Kochilaghati Primary School has buried something around 16 quintals of MDM rice for reasons best known to him.
Southwest monsoon has subdued over Odisha with considerable drop in the rainfall activities in the past couple of days.
Khordha district reported the highest number of fresh infections at 316, followed by 261 in Sundargarh.
If media reports are to be believed, Murmu has a clear edge over Opposition’s Prez pick Yashwant Sinha and she is more likely to occupy the top constitutional post of the country.
After witnessing incessant rainfall last week, Odisha is all set to get some relief as no major warning for heavy rainfall has been issued by the India Meteorological Department for the next 2 to 3 days.
At present, the State is experiencing heavy rainfall activities under the impact of the low pressure area over North Odisha and neighbourhood.
Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) had been roped in for construction of the hostel
The Tehsildar of Raruan was caught red-handed accepting bribe of Rs 15000 from a man for changing the kisam of a land plot.
Two others, a minor girl and a minor boy sustained critical injuries during the accident. They have been safely rescued from the spot of the mishap.
The prisoners reportedly sell vegetables everyday, but there is no one to keep an eye on them.
Pradhan was immediately rushed to Jashipur hospital where doctors declared her dead.
There are over 50 houses apart from Murmu's dwelling in this tribal-dominated village. However, the village that recently is grabbing the headlines, is yet to get an electricity connection.
At present, a cyclonic circulation lies over East Jharkhand and adjoining north Odisha between 1.5 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height.
As per IMD, the southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Odisha today covering the entire state. Already several parts of the State have started experiencing rainfall activities for past 24 hours.
The family members spotted her blood-soaked body and immediately informed the police about the incident.
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