News from Nuapada

In an inspiring act of leadership, Sinapali BDO Karmi Oram of Odisha’s Nuapada district personally cleaned a garbage-filled drain with her bare hands during a public event. Her action, taken in response to villagers' complaints, has gone viral on social media, sending a strong message about civic responsibility and sparking discussions on the importance of community participation in sanitation efforts.

In a major crackdown on wildlife smuggling, Odisha Forest Department officials seized a leopard skin in Nuapada district’s Sinapali block and arrested one person. Acting on a tip-off, the team intercepted the accused with the hide near Chatiaguda Chhak. Authorities believe the seizure is linked to a larger poaching network, and investigations are underway to track more culprits.

A cobra found in Rishi village's drinking water tank has halted supply, causing panic and hardship; villagers allege administrative neglect despite forest department efforts.

Two labourers, Raghumani Hati and Basudev Bhoi, died of asphyxiation in an under-construction latrine tank in Nuapada's Khariar town. The incident occurred due to toxic gas inhalation, with the contractor Padman Bhoi under scrutiny. The two deceased were identified as Raghumani Hati from Kutenmunda village and Basudev Bhoi from Chhata village, both under Khariar block.

The mysterious death of woman constable Rukmini Nag near Nuapada Railway Station has raised questions, with a video message hinting at family disputes leading to her suicide. Police are investigating.

Hatisara, a small village in Odisha's Nuapada district, has produced six national-level Kabaddi players despite lacking formal sports infrastructure. The village's youth train on an encroached government land, facing challenges from illegal farming and construction activities.

Journalist Ranjan Kumar Mohanty is booked for posing as an Odisha Excise official, extorting Rs 1.02 lakh from a distillery in Nuapada. Manager of the liquor distillery unit in Gandabahali locality under Sinapali police limits has lodged an FIR. The police have launched an investigation.

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids on Junior Engineer Susanta Kumar Sethy's properties in Bhubaneswar, uncovering unexplained wealth. His wife attempted to retrieve seized items from officials amid allegations of disproportionate assets during house search.

Forest officials stated that the use of such explosive devices for hunting is a deeply worrying trend. “These bombs are locally assembled and extremely dangerous.

In Deodora village, Nuapada, the Chinda family formed a deep bond with Nandu, a Sambar deer. The Forest Department relocated Nandu to Chandaka Sanctuary, leaving a void in their lives.

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo warns households using electric traps to kill wildlife will face power disconnection. This follows a leopard's electrocution in Nuapada district.

Nuapada police apprehended three men, including one from Chhattisgarh, for looting an SUV. Seized items include IG-rank police uniforms.

Odisha's Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra warns of stern action against mismanagement in paddy mandis, stressing transparency. Reports of malpractices, including a Nuapada incident, prompt strong measures. Anyone involved in malpractices will not be spared, the Minister said.

Odisha PCCF (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda calls for social boycott of those involved in killing of tigers in the State. Recently, a bizarre incident was reported from Nuapada district that a leopard was killed and consumed, prompting public outrage.

A leopard was electrocuted in Deogaon, Nuapada district, Odisha, raising concerns after three elephant deaths. Two suspects Pustam Chinda and Hrushikesh Chinda were caught by the local police and a detailed probe is underway.