News from Nabarangpur

A journalist was critically injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon by an allegedly drug-addicted youth in Papadahandi, Nabarangpur district, on Friday night. The victim, identified as Sumit Kumar Ghanta, was returning home when the assailant reportedly launched a murderous attack.

A Class 3 student in Nabarangpur, Odisha, refuses to attend Dhodra Primary School due to poor conditions like broken toilets, leaky roofs, and unsafe classrooms, highlighting systemic issues in rural education. The mid-day meal is being cooked in an old and abandoned building, and served to students outside, as there’s no proper kitchen. Toilets are in deplorable condition, pushing children to avoid them altogether.

The victim B.Sc. Nursing student from Odisha's Nabarangpur district is battling for life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after being assaulted, having private photos leaked by Satyajit Sarkar, and attempting suicide following relentless harassment. On July 13, while the student was on her way to the Jeypore market, he attacked her on the street.

A nursing student from Raighar, Nabarangpur, attempted suicide after her photos were leaked online by a youth obsessed with her. The incident has sparked outrage, with police investigating but the accused still at large.

Uddhaba Santa narrowly escaped a bear attack in Nabarangpur's Jharigaon block, saved by cattle herders while bathing in a creek. As per local accounts, the bears suddenly emerged from the adjacent forest and launched a surprise attack on Uddhaba. His cries for help caught the attention of local cattle grazers, who rushed to the scene and managed to drive the bears away by shouting and throwing different objects.

Water shortage in Badabarli, Nabarangpur leaves 80 young men unmarried and forces women to leave. Despite appeals, no relief is seen. Villagers are compelled to fetch drinking water from a distant spring more than 1.5 kilometres away.

Odisha govt launches nutrient-rich Mandia millet ladoos and mid-day meals for Class 9-10 students, enhancing nutrition. Minister Nityananda Gond leads launch at Umarkote's Govt Girls' High School.

Former MP Pradeep Majhi faces social ostracization from the Bhatra tribal community following his inter-caste marriage. The community has decided to shun him for 12 years, citing violations of tribal customs and rules. The former MP married Sushree Sangita Sahu from Kendrapara district on March 12.

Two officials from Odisha’s Agriculture Department, Nilakantha Parida and Surendra Singh Bundela, were arrested by Vigilance sleuths for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a farmer. Searches at their properties are underway over disproportionate assets charge.

The local police had launched a raid with the objective of dismantling the gambling activities prevalent during Mandei Utsav. The officers, intent on maintaining order during the festivities, found themselves confronted by a group of local youths.

The fire reportedly started in the oxygen cylinder storage area of the health centre. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion, potentially the sound of a cylinder rupturing.

Abdul Ansari, a local trader, was robbed of Rs 15 Lakh by eight masked assailants while heading to Chhatabeda market in Nabarangpur. The incident has heightened fears among residents following a series of robberies.

The lack of a high school in Bhalukanadi, Nabarangpur, forces students into long commutes, leading to dropouts. These children travel between six to seven kilometres each day, often overcoming the extra challenge of crossing rivers to attend schools in nearby panchayats. Locals urge authorities to establish a school.

An FIR was lodged against BJD MP Munna Khan for alleged derogatory remarks on the Odia prayer 'Ahe Dayamaya Biswabihari' and its composer Ramakrushna Nanda. The complaint was filed by the poet's grandson, Prakash Nanda under the banner Ramakrushna Nanda Smruti Parishad.

At Nabarangpur's tribal festival, BJP and BJD leaders clashed over government scheme effectiveness. MLA Manohar Randhari criticised the BJP, citing healthcare issues, while MP Balabhadra Majhi defended the government's actions.