News from Phulbani

It is pertinent to mention here that earlier on November 11, two female Maoists were neutralised by security forces in Balangir’s Gandhamardhan Mountain. The Maoists had a bounty of Rs 4 lakh each and they hailed from Chhattisgarh. As many as five female cadres have been gunned down in the last three months.

Two villages in Phulbani are reportedly dependent on a stream to quench their thirst as there is no other source of drinking water for them

The allegation of harassment by a senior police officer is not new for Kandhamal district. It is pertinent to mention here that the body of a woman sub-inspector, Swagatika Behera was recovered from her official quarters at G.Udaygiri in Kandhamal district on August 27.

Tea vendor, Harishanker Behera’s son has cracked the NEET with flying colours and is all set to become a doctor. He has scored 635 out of 720.

The action comes after Swagatika’s family members on Sunday staged a sit-in outside G. Udayagiri police station demanding justice for their daughter and immediate arrest of Rebati who they accused of mentally harassing and torturing their daughter.

The deceased Sub-Inspector has been identified as Swagatika Behera. She was posted at G.Udaygiri, nearly half years back.

As it turns out, the teachers were forced to distribute certificates beside National Highway – 59 because parents of the students had locked the school protesting demand of money against certificates by then Head Mistress of the school.

The story of Mamina getting separated from her family is equally moving. 

The incident of alleged medical apathy has been a matter of discussion in the town. 

Unabated road mishaps and the spike in death rates have turned into a major concern for the Odisha government. As per the Central government's Road accident in India 2020 report, in comparison to 2019, the death rates have reduced in 2022, however, during lockdown and shutdown even around 9817 accidents were reported.

The students also alleged that the college authorities forged their signatures and embezzled the scholarship money worth over lakhs in the past two years.

"Recently, I learned that many have appeared for exams even at the age of 50 and more. So, I decided to appear the board exams. There is no age barrier to appear for exams or to get educated,” said Kanhar.

The two children were rescued from the river by the locals in a critical condition and immediately rushed to Tikabali hospital where doctors pronounced them dead.

One leopard skin was also recovered from his possession. As per STF, the wildlife criminal was arrested with the assistance of local Daringbadi forest officials.

Jena faced stiff opposition from residents of Nuasahi in Phulbani Municipality while campaigning for BJD's Chairman candidate and Councillor aspirant Rajendra Padhi from ward number 8 of the municipal segment.