Tag: Dhenkanal

NAC polls: BJD wins Attabira in Bargarh and Hindol in Dhenkanal
NAC polls: BJD wins Attabira in Bargarh and Hindol in Dhenkanal

While the conch party won 11 out of 16 wards including the chairperson's post in Hindol NAC election, the BJP registered victory in five wards. However, the Congress party has failed to open its account in the urban poll.

  • Wednesday, 05 April 2023
Tusker found dead in Dhenkanal
Tusker found dead in Dhenkanal, probe underway

A team of forest officials reached the spot and seized the carcass of the jumbo. An investigation into the death of the wild animal has started.

  • Sunday, 12 March 2023
Shubhankar Rout
Meet paramedic from Dhenkanal who left his job to script national bodybuilding glory

With his rare feat in a national-level competition, the emerging bodybuilder has brought laurels for his district and the State.

  • Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Leopard carcass found in Dhenkanal forest
Wild animals in danger! Leopard carcass found in Dhenkanal forest

Though the exact reason behind the death of the leopard is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the big cat might have died a couple of days back.

  • Wednesday, 25 January 2023
2 dead, 30 injured as bus falls off bridge in Dhenkanal
2 dead, 30 injured as bus falls off bridge in Dhenkanal

The bus named Nilamadhab lost control and fell into a canal after breaking the bridge railing. 

  • Monday, 23 January 2023
Teacher crunch hits Dhenkanal school; students lock gate seeking teachers’ appointment
Teacher crunch hits Dhenkanal school; students lock gate seeking teachers’ appointment

Upset students and their parents meanwhile have drawn the attention of District Education Officer in this regard.

  • Saturday, 21 January 2023
Elephant Tramples Two Persons
Elephant tramples two persons to death in Odisha

The forest department officials have reached the spot and rescued the bodies. Efforts are also on to monitor the movement of the elephant.

  • Saturday, 21 January 2023
Young scientist Pratik earns kudos for amazing invention
Young scientist Pratik earns kudos for amazing invention

Pratik has used a sensor system in his device which helps control paralysis patients’ brain. Also, his device can measure stress level of paralysis patients.

  • Friday, 20 January 2023
Mahima Monks In Joranda
Fate of Joranda Magha Mela hangs in balance as dispute between two sects intensifies

A coordination meeting for this year’s Magha Mela was held at the Collectorate in Dehenkanal where representatives of both the sects were present along with the Collector and the SP.

  • Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Batakruhna Dehuri
RTI query helps housing scheme beneficiary unearth massive ‘scam’ in Odisha

With work order in hand, Dehuri is now running from pillar to post seeking justice.

  • Sunday, 18 December 2022
Don’t Eat Meat Or Snake Will Kill You
Villagers Turn Vegetarian In Fear Of Snake Bite

Eat meat and get killed by venomous snake.This village in Bhuban block under Dhenkanal district has taken up a vegetarian lifestyle fearing an age old superstition.

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  • Friday, 04 November 2022
Puppet Show Attraction
Puppet Show Stirs Nostalgia During Dhenkanal’s Gajalaxmi Puja

Thousands of visitors at the famous Gajalaxmi Puja in Odisha’s Dhenkanal got a chance to relive the good old days. Thanks to ‘Kandhei Nacha’ or puppet show during the puja. Here the puppet show depicts a traditional household kitchen.

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  • Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Puja ‘chanda’ row
Gajalaxmi Puja: Tension During ‘Chanda’ Collection In Dhenkanal, Police Injured

Dispute between two Puja committees over alleged forcible collection of chanda for Gajalaxmi Puja triggered tension at Jubuli Town-2 police station area in Dhenkanal on Saturday.

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  • Sunday, 16 October 2022
Laxmi Puja In Dhenkanal
Laxmi Puja In Dhenkanal - Watch Laxmi Puja Celebrations In Dhenkanal

Laxmi Puja In Dhenkanal - Watch Laxmi Puja Celebrations In Dhenkanal

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  • Monday, 10 October 2022
DOCTOR’S ON LEAVE !!
ENT Dept Locked As Doctor Is On 2-Month Leave In This Odisha Hospital

Healthcare is in doldrums in Dhenkanal district headquarters hospital. Here, the ENT department has reportedly been shut since 13th September as the designated doctor is on a two-month leave till 6th November.

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  • Friday, 23 September 2022
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