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.

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.

petrol
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 18

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.

5 mysterious deaths in 10 days in Nabarangpur village, locals panic 
5 mysterious deaths in 10 days in Nabarangpur village, locals panic 

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. 

Absentee Nabarangpur PET teacher withdraws salary without coming to school
Absentee Nabarangpur PE teacher draws salary without coming to school

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.

Teachers sweep floor to protest against ADEO’s misbehaviour towards headmaster
Teachers sweep floor to protest against ADEO’s misbehaviour towards headmaster

District Education Officer Pradip Kumar expressed concern over the matter and apologised for the ADEO’s behaviour. 

Farmers cry scam in Koraput Central Cooperative Bank
Farmers cry scam in Koraput Central Cooperative Bank, demand justice

While farmers allege embezzlement of their money, the KCC bank manager has admitted to fraud (on hidden camera) in the branch in 2016

Rain Forecast
Depression weakens; Low-pressure-triggered rain to intensity in coming days

As per IMD, the system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hours.

Police Flag March At Umerkote Protest Site
24-hr Umerkote road blockage cleared after police lathi charge; section 144 clamped

The Nabarangpur district administration also clamped section 144 in the area for the next 48 hours to ward off any untoward situation as tension prevailed in the locality following the lathi charge

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