News from Rayagada

Rayagada is a district in southern Odisha, which became a separate district in October 1992. Its population consists mainly of tribes, primarily the Kondhs and the Soras. It is a home to Dangaria Kandhas, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group live in the terrains of Niyamagiri hill ranges in Rayagada and Kalahandi district.

Minor boy injured after being 'hit by Odisha minister’s car' 
Minor boy injured after being 'hit by Odisha minister’s car' 

A minor boy was seriously injured after being allegedly hit by the car of Odisha Law Minister Jagannath Saraka on Saturday. 

Bandh Observed In Rayagada
Rayagada Laxmi Majhi death: Tribal body observes 12-hour bandh demanding CBI probe

A local tribal girl, Majhi’s half-charred body was found in the Maa Gruha located on the premises of Chandrapur Medical on December 21.

Deceased Laxmi Majhi
No headway in Laxmi Majhi death case; Tribal outfit calls for Rayagada bandh on Jan 5

The Crime Branch joined the probe on Friday by carrying out an investigation at the ‘Maa Gruha’ where Majhi (Deceased) was working as a warden.

Crime Branch Team At Rayagada Chandrapur
Warden Laxmi Majhi death: Crime Branch team reaches Rayagada for probe, several quizzed

The five-member technical team will investigate the case and collect forensic evidence from the spot.

Odisha woman carried to hospital on sling post delivery, newborn dies 
Odisha woman carried to ambulance on sling post delivery, newborn dies 

An expectant mother was reportedly carried on a sling borne by her relatives and ambulance staff for about three kms on the way to a hospital due to a lack of motorable roads to Baghamari village under Lakhmipur block.

Governor Raghubar Das Arrives At Rayagada
Odisha Guv meets farmers, students and collects grievances during Rayagada visit

He visited Gumma village under Sadar block by road from Koraput. The Governor offered Rs 25,000 financial assistance to one Lalita Bidika who did not have anything to survive on.

Rayagada Railway Station
Home guard among two found dead on railway tracks in separate incidents in Odisha

As per reports, the body of the home guard was found on the tracks just 50 metres from Rayagada railway station. He was on duty at the residence office of Rayagada SP.

Mankadadian Waterfall In Gajapati
Odisha ‘fails to sell’ its scenic beauties to tourists, govt apathy alleged

Lack of good connectivity, safety of travellers, hotels of international standard and pollution has posed some of the major challenges that the tourism sector faces in the State. And because of alleged government apathy, these destinations have been left largely neglected.

Four persons arrested for extortion bid posing as Maoists in Odisha
Four persons arrested for extortion bid posing as Maoists in Odisha

The police action came following a complaint from one Paramananda Nayak of Dimudi village.  In his complaint filed on December 3 at Doraguda Police Station, Nayak alleged that the four accused, claiming to be Maoists, sent a letter to him, demanding Rs 60 lakh. 

Factory Where Migrant Labourer Duo Was Working
2 minor migrant brothers die hours apart after returning from Andhra Pradesh

As per reports, they were found unconscious by the RPF personnel at Rayagada station while returning from Visakhapatnam. The sibling duo was taken to Rayagada hospital and Mohana hospital respectively, where they died within hours of each other while undergoing treatment.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda urges people to contribute to country’s progress
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda urges people to contribute to country’s progress

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Panda expressed his happiness for the participation of people from all walks of life in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. 

12 years on, no trace of abducted girl in Odisha’s Rayagada, abductor roams free
12 years on, no trace of abducted girl in Odisha’s Rayagada, abductor roams free

After availing bail in a case relating to the abduction of a girl 12 years ago, the accused is allegedly roaming free while the family members' wait for their abducted daughter still continues.

100 hostel inmates walk 3 km to register complaint with Collector in Odisha’s Rayagada
100 hostel inmates walk 3 km to register complaint with Collector in Odisha’s Rayagada

Some 100 hostel inmates of Ambaguda RSEWC School in Rayagada district on Tuesday walked three kilometers to apprise the district Collector of the problems they are facing in the hostel. 

Rayagada woman masterminds hubby’s murder with boyfriend, arrested
Rayagada woman masterminds hubby’s murder with boyfriend, arrested

On November 16, Suneti along with Kartik reached Chandili police station at 3 am and complained that her husband did not return home from his workplace.

Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha lapses! Sarpanch alleges signature forgery, project approvals sans consent
Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha lapses! Sarpanch alleges signature forgery, project approvals sans consent

Holding placards, the agitators shouted slogans against Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and 5T chairman VK Pandian, accusing the latter of hijacking the powers of the people’s representatives.

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