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.

Tehsil officials attacked during crackdown on stone mafia in Nayagarh
Tehsil officials attacked during crackdown on stone mafia in Nayagarh

Enraged by the raid, the mafia allegedly attacked the officials with sticks and iron rods and pelted stones at them.

Sukar Behera Walking With Makeshift Crutch
Old man makes makeshift crutch with iron pipes, walks 3km to apply for pension, tri-cycle

The old man, Sukara Behera is a resident of Bhogara in Nayagarh district. But he is currently staying with his daughter at Godibida.

Two arrested for selling school textbooks in Odisha’s Nayagarh 
Two arrested for selling school textbooks in Odisha’s Nayagarh 

On the basis of allegations against the duo, the police had detained them and during interrogation, they admitted to their crime. 

NGT
Laterite mine loot: NGT quashes complaint against Nayagarh Collector; directs to register case against miners

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday quashed the complaint against Nayagarh Collector, Rabindra Nath Sahu, who allegedly sought bribe from a laterite mine leaseholder under Ranpur Tehsil in Nayagarh.

Thunderstorm Warning
Moderate thunderstorm activity with gusty wind likely in Odisha: IMD

“Under the influence of a prevailing low-level moist easterly from Bay of Bengal and middle and upper-tropospheric westerly trough, an increase in thunderstorm activity is very likely over districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days,” said IMD.

Nayagarh Collector Rabindra Nath Sahu
Nayagarh Collector booked on charges of seeking Rs 25 lakh bribe from mine lease holder

As per Chandpur IIC Mukesh Behera, a case has been registered against Collector Sahu and three others as per the directive of the High Court.

Sarankul College In Nayagarh
Plus-2 students allege ragging & non-cooperation by Principal in Nayagarh

The students alleged that the Principal forced them to take admission in a particular coaching centre in the town, where some of the college lecturers are teaching too.

Chhenapoda Dibasa
Odisha celebrates ‘Chhenapoda Dibasa’, demand for GI tag gathers momentum

With several organisations intensifying their demands for providing GI tag to Chhenapoda, the initiative has gathered momentum.

Zero fatality week: 3 underage bike riders slapped penalty of Rs 25,000 each in Odisha 
Zero fatality week: 3 underage bike riders slapped penalty of Rs 25,000 each in Odisha 

Today was the last day of the zero fatality week the Odisha government was observing to prevent road fatalities. The lens was particularly on teenage riders. 

IT raid
Income Tax dept raids properties of block vice-chairpersons in 2 Odisha districts

The raids are being conducted by Income Tax officials at different places simultaneously.

Museum with rare collections in Nayagarh
Nayagarh man’s passion for matchboxes takes shape of a museum with rare collections

Anil's passion soon transformed into something big, a museum with several varieties of rare collections.

Members of Odisha Drivers’ Association stage protest in Bhubaneswar
Bus services across Odisha go out of gear as drivers’ association launches indefinite strike

Over five lakh drivers across the State reportedly took part in the indefinite strike to press for the fulfillment of their various demands .

Youth beaten to death in Odisha, family demands justice 
Youth beaten to death in Odisha, family demands justice 

It was when Saroj was sleeping alone in his home that some youths from Banka Taila village entered his house and started beating him. 

GI tag demand for Chhena Poda gathers pace after actor Ayushmann Khurrana's tweet 
GI tag demand for Chhena Poda gathers pace after actor Ayushmann Khurrana's tweet 

The people of Nayagarh district have been demanding GI tag for ‘Chhena Poda’, the identity of their district. 

Fraud
Ex-employee held for stealing Rs 40 lakh from finance firm through fake accounts

Nayagarh Additional SP, Umakant Mallick said, “Several depositors had deposited around Rs 40 lakh in these fake accounts created by the accused. Later, the accused had transferred the money to his personal account.”

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