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.

Thunderstorm Alert
Relief from heat wave likely as IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorm activity in the next five days.

3 women killed, 4 critical in lightning strike in Odisha
3 women killed, 4 critical in lightning strike in Odisha

According to sources, all the victims had come to the village to attend the last rites of a deceased person. Suddenly, a lightning struck the house where all of them were present. 

School students carrying MDM plates walk 1.5kms to meet BDO in Odisha  
School students carrying MDM plates walk 1.5kms to meet BDO in Odisha  

The students of Binod Ray Upper Primary School at Rasgovindpur village were being given mid-day meals today. However, the school ran out of curry and when the students asked for more, they were denied. 

Odisha Weather Updates
Max temp to rise by 2 to 4 degrees in Odisha, thunderstorm likely on April 7: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday informed that the maximum temperature is very likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the next two days.

Once a lecturer, this Odisha man now gives shape to creativity with colours and brushes   
Once a lecturer, this Odisha man now gives shape to creativity with colours and brushes   

You would be forgiven for thinking him to be a professional artist. But he is an engineer. After B. Tech in 2002 and M. Tech in 2010, he joined a private engineering college as a lecturer. 

3 including youth who abducted and shot at minor girl arrested in Odisha  
3 including youth who abducted and shot at minor girl arrested in Odisha  

The police recovered a pistol, three live bullets and four mobile phones from their possession. The injured girl is recuperating at PRM Medical College and Hospital in Baripada. 

Similipal wildfire
Forest fires continue to rage in Similipal National Park in Odisha, pose threat to wild animals

Even though forest officials are trying to douse the fires, they have not been able to contain the blaze fully.

25 injured as Bhubaneswar-bound bus turns turtle in Mayurbhanj
25 injured as Bhubaneswar-bound bus turns turtle in Mayurbhanj

Upon being informed about the incident, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) ambulances and Fire Services personnel reached the spot and rescued the injured passengers. The rescue operation was carried out for around half an hour.

Accident in Bolangir
Odisha school girl's miraculous escape from horrific accident caught on camera

Baisinga police seized the tractor and detained the driver. His questioning is currently underway.

KGF in Odisha! Gold deposits found in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Deogarh districts
KGF in Odisha! Gold deposits found in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Deogarh districts

Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallik informed in the House that Dimirimunda, Kushakala, Gotipur, and Gopur in Keonjhar district; Joshipur, Suriaguda, Ruansila, Dhushura hill in Mayurbhanj district and Adas area in Deogarh district have gold deposits. 

Earning while learning: Balasore college student dons hairdresser’s hat to fund his studies 
Earning while learning: Balasore college student dons hairdresser’s hat to fund his studies 

Brimming with confidence and determination, Rupak Dalei, who hails from Nachhipur village under Kaptipada block in Mayurbhanj district, is currently pursuing his higher studies at Fakir Mohan Junior College in Balasore. 

Similipal elephant poaching case: 3 forest staff arrested for eyewitness' murder
Similipal elephant poaching case: 3 forest staff arrested for eyewitness' murder

The arrests were made after the Orissa High Court rejected their bail applications yesterday. 

Save Similipal
Unsafe Similipal? Senior citizens seek President Droupadi Murmu's intervention

The members alleged that the political leaders are silent and the Odisha government is also not taking any measures for its protection.

Leopard hide smuggling racket busted, 8 poachers arrested
Leopard hide smuggling racket busted, 8 poachers arrested

The preliminary probe revealed the accused had hunted the leopard at Similipal Sanctuary. The accused were trying to strike a deal of Rs 7L for the leopard skin, police said.

poachers arrested
Poaching of elephant inside Similipal, 4 poachers arrested

Senior officials said that the poachers had killed the elephant and removed its tusks. The seven poachers were arrested following a raid by a joint team of Bisoi police and Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) at three places.

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