News from Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur district, also known as Nawarangpur .Most of its population is tribal and the land is heavily forested. It borders Kalahandi and Koraput district. It is also the boarder to the Chhattisgarh.

3 persons killed, 4-year-old child injured in road accident in Odisha 
3 persons killed, 4-year-old child injured in road accident in Odisha 

The impact of the collision was so intense that three died on the spot. The child was rescued in critical condition and was admitted to a local government hospital. 

Maoist Kill Man In Odisha
Man shot dead by Maoists for ‘felling trees’ with forest dept in Nabarangpur

As per reports, a group of rebels picked up Nagesh from his home and later killed him by firing at him. In a poster, the Mainpur-Nuapada Division of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) mentioned that Nagesh along with some forest department officials was involved in cutting down trees and creating land for rehabilitating people.

Matric Examination 2023
Scores of students skip Odisha Matric exam; over 900 absentees in Nabarangpur alone

Around 2155 students had not appeared for the matriculation examination last year. According to sources, the absentee students are mostly from government schools. The matriculation examination is being conducted at 79 examination centres in Nabarangpur district this year.

2 forest officials suspended for 'cheating' tribal kendu leaf workers
2 forest officials suspended for 'cheating' tribal kendu leaf workers

Meanwhile, the Nabarangpur Kendu Leaf Department has been directed to conduct further probe into the involvement of more officials in this connection.

Prabhati Patra At Her Lacquer Workshop
Colouring the world with lacquer; Odisha woman makes Women’s Day celebration worth it

Prabhati Patra from Odisha’s Nabarangpur is an enterprising woman who not only kept the lacquer craft alive in her district, but has actually managed to empower a lot of other women by giving them a sustainable livelihood.

Road Blockade Over Drinking Water Project
Villagers in Odisha block road with utensils over drinking water shortage

As per reports, the villagers have been grappling with drinking water issue for a month. It has become difficult for the people to quench their thirst in the scorching summer heat.

Kundei Police Station
Minor girl in Odisha tied to pole, thrashed and garlanded with shoes over theft suspicion

When the girl went to the forest to collect Mahula flowers last evening, four youths followed her and took her back to the village. The villagers then tied her to a pole, thrashed and humiliated her by garlanding her with shoes.

24 teachers lose jobs in Odisha for remaining absent for 12 years 
24 teachers lose jobs in Odisha for remaining absent for 12 years 

These teachers had been absent from their duties for over 12 years. Acting on the recommendation of the district education officer (DEO), the district Collector took the action against these teachers. 

Odisha villagers dig canal through hill to bring water to village 
Odisha villagers dig canal through hill to bring water to village 

There is a perennial stream emerging from Gadgada hill near Ladi and Gurliguda villages. Though most of the residents are farmers, they depend mostly on rain to raise crops. 

Four from Odisha go missing in Maoist-hit zone in Chhattisgarh, kin cry kidnapping 
Four from Odisha go missing in Maoist-hit zone in Chhattisgarh, family cries kidnapping 

After 10 pm, all of their phones answered out of range and they couldn’t be contacted despite repeated attempts by the rest of the family members. 

Road Accident
Four killed as car hits roadside tree in Odisha’s Nabarangpur

As per initial reports, the accident took place when all the five occupants in the car were returning to Nabarangpur from Umerkote last night.

Polytechnic College Nabrangpur
Mechanical student alleges ragging by seniors in Nabarangpur Polytechnic College

The college authorities have denied the ragging charges and said that it was only a clash between the juniors and senior

Inclusion of Bengali language in primary education demanded
Inclusion of Bengali language in primary education demanded

The demand was mooted during the district-level meeting of the committee held at Dumurimunda DNK village under Raighar block of Nabarangpur district on November 13.

Body left to rot for 31 hours, thanks to 'Religious conversion'
Body left to rot for 31 hours, thanks to 'religious conversion'

The body was taken to another place outside the village after the district administrative officials failed to convince the superstitious villagers. 

Fuel price updates
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 22

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

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