News from Nayagarh

After 24 years of ignored pleas, villagers from Deogaon in Nayagarh district staged a relentless protest outside the Collector’s office, demanding a long-promised road. Their day-and-night dharna forced the administration to issue a written assurance for immediate action. The incident reflects deep rural frustration over Odisha’s slow infrastructure development despite repeated appeals and official procedures.

A hunger strike by Bharatiya Bikash Parishad and locals in Khandapada block demands renaming of Rajakiari Primary School to Kanasing Primary School, reflecting village identity. The protestors are opposed to the current name, ‘Rajakiari Primary School’, which they say disconnects the educational institution from its community roots. BDO Ankur Abhilash assures consideration.

A private bus overturned near Sariganda Chhak in Daspalla, Nayagarh, injuring 17, with four critical. The driver fled; passengers allege drunk driving and overspeeding.

Odisha Crime Branch's STF arrested Rajesh Nayak and Gangadhar Nayak in Nayagarh for trading tiger skins, highlighting ongoing efforts against wildlife crimes. The suspects were caught red-handed during a surveillance operation. The two men were caught red-handed while negotiating with different parties for a deal.

Nayagarh Police arrested four, including two prime accused, in the Rajpatana Indian Bank robbery, recovering over Rs 20 lakh and weapons. The SP-led operation also identified absconding suspects. Three police teams have been formed under the supervision of Nayagarh SDPO to nab the four accused persons who are still absconding.

A couple from Nayagarh, Raj Kishore Sahu and Minakshi Sahu, died in a road accident on NH-57 near Nuapada while returning home after learning of his father's death.

IPS Arun Bothra's social media post on the Nayagarh Pari rape and murder case, highlighting a convict's disturbing dreams as an unspoken admission of guilt, sparks debate. Crime investigation is all about gathering evidence. After all, courts rely on evidence and its credibility to decide cases, senior cop Bothra stated.

Jatia Behera, a resident of Khandapada village, was attacked and looted by eight miscreants near Sakeni, Nayagarh. His bike was set ablaze. Police are investigating.

The accident has left more than 17 people injured, out of which two have sustained critical injuries. Both of them have been shifted to Bhubaneswar for advanced medical care.

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Nayagarh tomorrow to offer prayers at Nilamadhaba Temple. She'll arrive at Kantilo Parvatipada helipad and proceed under tight security. The visit includes cultural engagements in Kaliapalli village.

Odisha faces a severe healthcare crisis with 5,822 doctor posts vacant. Jagatsinghpur and Nayagarh hospitals struggle due to staff shortages. OMSA criticises the State's recruitment policies. The State government has assured that procedures are underway to remedy this issue.

Sanitation workers in Daspalla, Nayagarh, protested outside the NAC office over unpaid salaries for six months and lack of essential equipment, dumping garbage to highlight their plight. However, the civic body refuted the allegations.

Two farmers, Debaraj Barik and Bhagaban Pradhan, from Basudia in Nayagarh died due to stress over crop loss from recent unseasonal rains. Their plight highlights the severe agrarian distress faced by Odisha's farming community. However, the Government previously assured that all farmers affected by the recent rainfall will be compensated.

A couple from Godabhanga village of Bolagarh, Bijay Kumar Parida and Sudhismita Jena admitted to falsely alleging their newborn's theft from Nayagarh's Rajsunakhala health centre. The claim was dismissed after a probe by local police and hospital authorities.

A newborn boy was allegedly stolen from Rajsunakhala community health centre in Nayagarh. Parents Bijay and Sudhismita Parida have lodged a police complaint.