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.

Villagers Panic After Leopard Kills Woman
Leopard claims another life in Nuapada despite vigil by ‘alert’ forest officials

As per reports, Bai went out to attend nature’s call on Friday evening, but never returned. After searching her for the whole night, villagers found her body in the jungle.

Odisha STF arrests man, rescues pangolin
Odisha STF arrests man, rescues pangolin

The accused was identified as Ranjan Kumar Sahu of Kantamal village under Kegaon police limits in Kalahandi district.

Sunabeda Sanctuary In Nuapada
After 8-year-old boy, leopard kills cow in Nuapada; residents in panic

The wild animal killed an eight-year-old child at Katingpani Godhaspada village on Monday and dragged a cow from the same village early Tuesday morning.

Leopard strikes again in Nuapada, 'kills' 8-year-old boy 
Leopard strikes again in Nuapada, 'kills' 8-year-old boy 

The Forest Department officials reached the village. On searching the area, the body of the victim was recovered from the nearby forest. 

Red menace returns: Maoists bomb forest beat house, put up anti-govt posters in Nuapada 
Red menace returns: Maoists bomb forest beat house, put up anti-govt posters in Nuapada 

In the late-night operation, the Maoists also set a JCB machine parked near the beat house on fire. 

Budhapada High School, Nuapada
Class 3 student drowns in canal during school hours, parents lock up Head Master

As per reports, Keshab and some friends went to a nearby canal to take a bath during recess of the school. When Keshab began to drown, his friends informed the Head Master, Rajendra Joshi who rushed to the spot with other students.

Naxal camp busted in Nuapada
Naxal camp busted on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border; detonators and other explosives seized

Senior officials said that several detonators, low-intensity explosives, naxal uniforms and literature have been seized along with empty AK-47 cartridge.

Nuapada Police Station
This Police Station in Odisha's Nuapada is not less than a tourist spot; check reason

With lush green grass and a variety of flowers, be it roses, marigold, and others, the police station provides an ambiance of peace and has become a source of entertainment as well as a space to connect with nature.

Vigilance raid underway on the properties of Chandrakar
DA case: Two Odisha govt employees under Vigilance scanner

The Vigilance sleuths on Monday conducted simultaneous searches on the properties of Cuttack Sadar block assistant engineer Bikash Chandra Bhuyan and Banking Assistant of Bhawanipatna Central Cooperative Bank, Pradeep Kumar Chandrakar on allegations of acquisition of disproportionate assets.

Fire breaks out on Durg-Puri Express
Fire reported in Durg-Puri Express near Khariar Road Station in Odisha 

The fire was spotted near the brake pads under the B3 coach of the train.

Thunderstorm Alert
Relief from heat wave likely as IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorm activity in the next five days.

Jonk Police Station, Nuapada
IPL betting racket busted in Odisha’s Nuapada, 5 arrested

The police recovered 21 mobile phones, four laptops, 15 ATM cards, 10 cheque books and 5 bank passbooks from the accused.

Fear grips Nuapada villagers as 'leopard attacks calf' 
Fear grips Nuapada villagers as 'leopard attacks calf' 

In the wee hours of Tuesday, a calf was grazing near the village pond. It was then the big cat reportedly attacked the calf.

Odisha Weather Updates
Max temp to rise by 2 to 4 degrees in Odisha, thunderstorm likely on April 7: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday informed that the maximum temperature is very likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the next two days.

Leopard preys on calf in Nuapada; unknown animal kills 25 sheep in Kendrapara
Leopard preys on calf in Nuapada; unknown animal kills 25 sheep in Kendrapara

In another such incident, as many as 25 sheep were killed and around five sheep were wounded in an unknown animal attack at a village under Mahakalpada block in Kendrapara. 

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