News from Nabarangpur

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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While the reason behind the deaths is yet to be ascertained, the family members of the trio alleged all of them had similar complaints of chest pain and stomachache. 

The couple had often been quarrelling over some family issues.

PET teacher of Mentri Government Upgraded High School in Nabarangpur had sought leave till July 15 citing health issues after school opened on June 17.