News from Nuapada

The District is located in the western part of Odisha. The plains of Naupada subdivision fringed by rugged hill ranges stretch southward, which belong to the main line of the Eastern Ghats and contains extensive plateaus of about 4000 ft (1200 m) in elevation with long tropical grass grown over them. They contain mineral deposits such as laterite, graphite and bauxite. The hill sides rising up precipitously from the plains are covered with dense sal forests. Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary has an excellent bio-diversity and a unique eco-system in Nuapada district.

Fear stalks Nuapada villagers as tiger kills calf 
Fear stalks Nuapada villagers as tiger kills calf 

The fear of tiger has been gripping the people of the villages near the sanctuary for a week now. But the forest department officials are allegedly not taking any measures to do away with the tiger fear. 

Bee Attack
Bee attack in Nuapada, over 50 persons injured

As per initial reports, there was a rush at the weekly market when the honey bees started swarming and attacking people present at the spot.

Royal Bengal tiger ‘kills’ elderly woman in Odisha’s Nuapada
Royal Bengal tiger ‘kills’ elderly woman in Odisha’s Nuapada

On being informed about the incident, the forest department officials rushed to the spot and confirmed the death due to a tiger attack after examining the paw marks and circumstantial evidence.

Disqualified Sarpanch
Odisha woman Sarpanch loses post for being underage

The court of the Nuapada district collectorate and magistrate has ordered the disqualification of Bholeswari Dash, the Sarpanch of Sunarisikuan gram panchayat. She was disqualified under Section 11, 25 and 26 of the Odisha Gram Panchayat Act 1964.

Drone drops pension at divyang's doorstep in Odisha 
Drone drops pension at divyang's doorstep in Odisha 

The villagers had a unique experience when a drone came flying to their village and dropped Hetaram’s pension at his doorstep.

Odisha tribal couple undergoes ‘shuddhi’ ritual after participating in R-Day celebration in Delhi 
Odisha tribal couple undergoes ‘shuddhi’ ritual after participating in R-Day celebration in Delhi 

The couple-Bhujabal Majhi and Kunjei Dei-belonging to a primitive tribe residing in the Sunabeda sanctuary under Komna block in Nuapada district, had gone to Delhi on January 22. The duo was accompanied by Chuktia Bhunjia Unnayan Sanstha staff Himanshu Mahapatra.

OAS officer lands in vigilance dragnet over DA case
OAS officer lands in vigilance dragnet over DA case

The OAS officer has been identified as Narayan Sahoo, who has been serving as the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Khariar in Nuapada district. 

Strawberry cultivation brings sweet success to these hilly tribals in Odisha 
Strawberry cultivation brings sweet success to these hilly tribals in Odisha 

Chakotia Bhunjia tribals' hard work and dedication have finally paid off as they are reaping a good harvest and earning money. 

Meet doctor Monali who treks miles to serve needy in Odisha
Meet doctor Monali who treks miles to serve needy in Odisha

She carries out door-to-door visits after learning that the people of Sinapali were deprived of basic healthcare services. 

Rain Forecast
Depression weakens; Low-pressure-triggered rain to intensity in coming days

As per IMD, the system is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Madhya Pradesh during next 48 hours.

Koshal state demand
‘Koshal’ state demand: Western Odisha observes bandh demanding separate statehood

People across Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Deogarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir staged dharnas and also hit the streets seeking formation of a separate Koshal state

Yellow Warning For Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm with lightning alert for several Odisha districts, check updates

Malkangiri recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36 degree Celsius on Sunday.

Nuapada District Collector Hema Kanta Say
Diarrhoea spreads it's tentacles to Nuapada; 38 affected, 1 dead

People have been advised not to use contaminated water from open sources and only drink boiled water. 

Angry villagers kill bear after it mauls 3 to death, injures 2 in Nuapada
Angry villagers kill bear after it mauls 3 to death, injures 2 in Nuapada

Following the horrifying incident, the villagers got angry and killed the animal. 

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