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.

Odisha's tiger population pegged at 30 by first state-wide estimation  
Odisha's tiger population pegged at 30 by first state-wide estimation  

In a piece of good news for animal lovers, the tiger population has increased in Odisha. At present, there are 30 tigers and eight cubs (under less than one year) in Odisha, as per the first All Odisha Tiger Estimation (AOTE) report 2023-24 conducted by the Odisha Forest Department. 

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Odisha's Khiching on February 29
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Odisha's Khiching on February 29

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Khiching in Mayurbhanj district on February 29. Elaborate security arrangements will be put in place for her two-day visit to the district. On Sunday, Indian Air Force officials came in a special aircraft and landed at the helipad at Pandurshil village. 

OTV Impact: Odisha villagers get electricity after 2 years in darkness 
OTV Impact: Odisha villagers get electricity after 2 years in darkness 

The residents of Salachua Panchayat under the Kaptipada block of Mayurbhanj district are cock-a-hoop as power supply has been provided to their village after two years of darkness. 

Nabin Odisha promotional booklets peddling false claims!
Nabin Odisha promotional booklets peddling false claims!

With frequent reports of false claims by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led government in its promotional Nabin Odisha booklets coming to the fore, many have alleged that the government is increasingly falling back on false promotion to tom-tom its achievements. 

Chance encounter with leopard in Similipal: Tourists narrate pulsating moments 
Chance encounter with leopard in Similipal: Tourists narrate pulsating moments 

Jayant Das, one of the tourists from the Madhuban area of Baripada said, "It was around 7 pm on Sunday when we (family members) were returning from Chala to Pithabata gate and saw the leopard moving ahead of us. As our van light fell, it started moving. We were afraid and stuck there for several minutes. Our kids video-graphed the scene. “

Five die, three critical in two separate road accidents in Odisha
Five die, three critical in two separate road accidents in Odisha

A similar accident was reported from Shankarpur under Ghagarabeda police limits of Mayurbhanj district. Three people who were going on separate bikes died while two others were critically injured. The injured were admitted to Champua hospital in Keonjhar,

5T chairman VK Pandian addressing a youth programme in Baripada
Students urge VK Pandian to allow student union elections in Odisha 

The 5T chairman attended two programmes. He was addressing a Yuva Odisha programme organised on the premises of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. Students from almost all the colleges in the district were brought in buses to the meeting venue.  

Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: Families of Odia workers heave sigh of relief after rescue
Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: Families of Odia workers heave sigh of relief after rescue

After receiving the news of her son’s rescue, Dhiren’s mother, who had been crying and not taking food for the last 17 days, was on cloud nine and distributed sweets to villagers.

All roads leading to Odisha’s Similipal blocked by youths, locals 
Roads leading to Odisha’s Similipal blocked by protesting locals

Youths and locals alleged that as their demands were not fulfilled, they had to resort to the road blockade again. Shouting slogans over their demands, one of the agitating villagers warned that the road blockade will not be lifted as long as their major demands like roads and employment are not fulfilled.

Yet another elephant found dead in Odisha's Telkoi range
Yet another elephant found dead in Odisha's Telkoi range

The animal was suspected to have died after coming in contact with a live wire that was laid around a paddy field. 

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.

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