News from Nayagarh

Nayagarh State was one of the princely states of India from the period of the British Raj. It was created in 1992 when the erstwhile Puri District was split into three distinct districts, namely Khurdha, Nayagarh and Puri. It is home to the Baisipali Wildlife Sanctuary.

Stray dog injures 63 persons in Odisha’s Nayagarh
Stray dog injures 63 persons in Odisha’s Nayagarh

Unleashing a reign of terror, the rabid dog attacked over 27 people in Khuntubandh, Jamusahi, Kainthagadia, and Nayagarh Trinath Chhak today alone.

Two children drown in pond in Odisha's Nayagarh
Two children drown in pond in Odisha's Nayagarh

Family sources said that before going to school, the brothers had gone to the village pond to take a bath. It was stated that as their legs slipped accidentally, they drowned.

Nayagarh RTI activists cry foul over fellow activist's arrest, demand his release 
Nayagarh RTI activists cry foul over fellow activist's arrest, demand his release 

several activists of Nayagarh district alleged that the police bowing to the pressure of the mine mafia have arrested Samantray vindictively. 

Fire At Garment Store In Nayagarh
Blaze at garment store in Nayagarh, property worth Rs 1 cr gutted

Locals saw smoke coming out of the shop located on the first floor of a market complex and informed the fire department who rushed to the spot. As per reports, garments worth more than Rs 1 crore were gutted in the blaze.

Odisha woman, daughter meet watery grave in village pond 
Odisha woman, daughter meet watery grave in village pond 

Sandhayrani and her daughter had gone to the village pond to take a bath. When they didn’t return, Sandhyarani’s mother Mini Pradhan went to the pond to check on them. 

Man Swept Away During Immersion Ceremony
Man swept away, 3 injured in cracker explosion in separate idol immersion mishaps in Odisha

In another incident, three persons were injured in a cracker explosion during the Vishwakarma immersion ceremony in Dasapalla of Nayagarh district.

BJD MLA Arun Sahoo
Soumya Patnaik neither belongs to soil nor party: MLA Arun Sahoo

Speaking to reporters, Sahoo said, “Soumya Ranjan Patnaik has been disoriented for the last few months. He is trying to portray himself as a great social reformer by saying baseless things about the party and targeting the Chief Minister’s Office. He is visibly restless.”

Kidnapping bid foiled in Nayagarh
Kidnapping bid foiled in Nayagarh; girl rescued by police after chase

After dragging the girl inside the car, the four abductors fled towards Chandibasta area. On getting information about the kidnapping, Nayagarh Sadar Police swung into action and intercepted the car near Chandibasta road after a brief chase.

Nayagarh's Daspalla set to get rail connectivity soon
Nayagarh's Daspalla set to get rail connectivity soon

Commissioner of Railway Safety AM Chowdhary and Khordha DRM H S Bajwa visited Daspalla station in a special train on Wednesday and reviewed the railway project connecting Nuagaon to Daspalla.

Tehsildar forced to walk on slushy village road in Odisha 
Tehsildar forced to walk on slushy village road in Odisha 

According to the villagers, a bridge over the Belapa River, which flows between Sorada and Jagannathprasad villages under Nuagaon police limits, is under construction. They alleged the construction work started two years ago and it moves at a snail-pace. 

Treasure Hunt
Animals sacrificed, 5-ft deep pit dug in hunt for hidden ‘Gold Kalash’ in Nayagarh

A  villager, identified as Jatnakar Jani, and a priest told a group of villagers about the hidden treasure and later a special puja was organised in the village. On getting instructions from the duo, steps were subsequently taken to dig a 5 ft deep trench to recover the gold kalash.

Clash during wedding
Baraatis gatecrash wrong wedding feast in Odisha’s Nayagarh; thrashed by bride's family

As per reports, three marriage functions were held at Bhairabi temple near Pratap Prasad village under Itamati police limits on Friday. It is alleged that the baraatis of a particular wedding were found relishing food in another marriage venue.

Woman 'killed' for Rs 2 lakh in dowry in Odisha, husband detained
Woman 'killed' for Rs 2 lakh in dowry in Odisha, husband detained

The deceased's family members alleged that she was killed on June 19; and without informing them, her in-laws took her to the cremation ground and performed the last rites in haste with an intention to do away with the proof.

Giant King Cobra rescued in Odisha’s Nayagarh
Giant King Cobra rescued in Odisha’s Nayagarh

The villagers received the surprise of their life when they spotted the giant reptile in a canal in the village.

Bribe for post mortem
Video of govt employee demanding bribe for post mortem goes viral; probe ordered

Such serious allegations have now been levelled against a class four government employee who can be seen taking the money at the premises of the Daspalla Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nayagarh district in the viral video.

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