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.

Russian envoy scotches gossip surrounding lawmaker's last rites in Odisha, appreciates probe  
Russian envoy scotches gossip surrounding lawmaker's last rites in Odisha, appreciates probe  

A debate erupted over their last rites which were allegedly performed in a hurry. The duo was reportedly cremated instead of being buried. A controversy had already started surrounding it. 

Russian tourists at Crime Branch office for questioning
Russian tourists' death in Odisha: Crime Branch constitutes another team for probe

The death of Pavel Antov, a business tycoon and critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has sent ripples across the globe. The lawmaker had been constantly opposing Russia-Ukraine war.

Concerned over impact of deaths of two Russians, Odisha hoteliers write to CM
Concerned over impact of deaths of two Russians, Odisha hoteliers write to CM

In a letter to Patnaik, it said that a strong action plan should be chalked out for the safety and security of visitors, especially foreign tourists, coming to the state during the Hockey Men's World Cup, which will begin on January 13.

Russian tourists’ death in Odisha
Post-mortem report says Russian MP died of internal injury due to fall: Police

Antov died after allegedly falling from the hotel's third floor here on December 24 while Bidenov, was found dead in his room on December 22.

Russian tourists’ death in Odisha: Crime Branch to visit Rayagada for probe
Russian tourists’ death in Odisha: Crime Branch to visit Rayagada for probe

Crime Branch has brought the trio to Cuttack for further investigation to ascertain if Pavel Antov fell off the terrace of the hotel room or jumped and ended his life

Russian tourists’ death in Odisha: Mystery deepens as one was Russian lawmaker
Russian tourists’ death in Odisha: Mystery deepens as one was Russian lawmaker

Pavel Antov along with his three friends had come to Odisha on tourist VISAs.

Odisha techie quits well-paying job abroad, scripts success story in farming
Odisha techie quits well-paying job abroad, scripts success story in farming

Driven by determination and confidence, Satya finally resigned from his job and returned to his village last year to try his luck. And it started shining. 

6 fake Maoists arrested on extortion charges in Rayagada
6 fake Maoists arrested on extortion charges in Rayagada

Recently, these fraudsters had demanded money from one Tutu Gopal of Sunger village under Kashipur police limits in the district and threatened to kill him if he fails to do so.

Cold Conditions
Minimum temp drops below 15 degrees in 19 places in Odisha; check coldest districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday informed 19 places in Odisha recorded minimum (night) temperature below 15 degree Celsius.

Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast
Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.

Fuel price updates
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 22

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

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Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 18

Petrol and diesel prices vary depending upon several factors such as the local taxes, VAT, freight charges, etc. The prices of petroleum products change as per market rates.

Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 17
Check rates of petrol, diesel in major towns of Odisha on Oct 17

Petrol, and diesel are being sold at Rs 103.04 and Rs 94.61 respectively in the capital city of Bhubaneswar

Mishap-prone hanging bridge over Nagabali river in Rayagada indefinitely shut; tourists sore 
Mishap-prone hanging bridge over Nagabali river in Rayagada indefinitely shut; tourists sore 

The administration has put up barricades on both ends of the bridge, restricting tourists from walking on it. 

Rayagada Collector faces heat from villagers over sand lifting grievance redressal
Rayagada Collector faces heat from villagers over sand lifting grievance redressal

After hearing their grievances, Collector Swadha Dev Singh said nothing could be done as everything has already been finalised which infuriated the villagers.

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