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.

Elephant Carcass In Nayagarh
Nayagarh jumbo with ‘bullet wound’ succumbs after 3 days’ battle for life

As per reports, the tusker had a wound on its leg suspected to be caused by a bullet and it was being treated by a veterinary team from Nandankanan Zoological Park.

Nag Idols Recovered From River
8 antique ‘Nag idols’ found in Mahanadi river near Nayagarh

It is pertinent to mention here that a 500-year-old Gopinath Temple was also discovered in the same area a few years back. Now, the recovery of Nag idols is said to be connected to either the Gopinath Temple or any other Temple submerged in the river.

Treatment of injured elephant begins
Nandankanan team reaches Nayagarh for treatment of injured elephant

The five-member expert team started treatment after tranqulising the injured elephant. Khordha DFO and other senior officials of the Forest department are also at the spot.

Mini Bus Rear-Ends Truck Parked On NH
1 dead, 5 critical as van carrying picnickers hits parked truck in Odisha’s Nayagarh

As per reports, the van with a picnic party of 15-16 youths was returning from Daringibadi in Kandhamal district to Cuttack’s Athagarh.

Saints collect idols of Lord Jagannath from Puri for temple in Bhopal 
Saints collect idols of Lord Jagannath from Puri for temple in Bhopal 

The saints from Bhopal reached Puri a few days ago to take new idols of the holy Trinity back to Bhopal. Six days ago, they set out on their padayatra with the idols.

Row erupts as NAC chief lays foundation stones before MLA in Nayagarh
Row erupts as NAC chief lays foundation stones before MLA in Nayagarh

Before the local legislator laying the foundation on Sunday, the chairperson of the NAC Poonam Priyadarshini allegedly did the job in a hurry which was strongly opposed by workers of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

Man arrested for ‘raping’ minor girl in Odisha’s Dasapalla
Man arrested for ‘raping’ minor girl in Odisha’s Dasapalla

Biswanath, a daily wager, fell in love with the 14-year-old girl at a fair in Dasapalla. After having a relationship with the minor girl, he brought her home on the promise of marriage and kept her at home for ten months before driving her out. 

Three bikers killed after being hit by car in Odisha’s Nayagarh 
Three bikers killed after being hit by car in Odisha’s Nayagarh 

In a tragic road mishap, three persons were killed after the bike they were on had a head-on collision with a car at Subalaya Square under Dasapalla Police limits of Nayagarh district on Saturday. 

Minor girl's body found buried in Odisha; honour killing suspected
Minor girl's body found buried in Odisha; honour killing suspected

While it is suspected that the father of the victim killed her over a love affair, the police believe that the body was buried in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Nayagarh DHH
Odisha shocker! Mentally unstable woman raped, stabbed; probe launched

As per the allegations, the woman was sleeping beside the road in her village when the accused named Panda raped her and left her on the road after stabbing her with a sharp weapon.

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. 

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