Tag: Dhenkanal

Opposition hits out at Odisha govt over concealment of farmer suicide data; BJD rubbishes allegation
Post flood, debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Dhenkanal

After his recovery, Jagannath was in stress as he found it hard to repay the loan. That’s why he chose to end his life to get rid of the loan burden, sources added.

  • Thursday, 15 September 2022
PYTHON STRUGGLES
Watch: Giant Python Struggles After Getting Stuck In Net In Dhenkanal Village, Odisha

Watch: Giant Python Struggles After Getting Stuck In Net In Dhenkanal Village, Odisha

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  • Sunday, 11 September 2022
Women Against Liquor
WATCH | Women Lash Out At Liquor Vendor

Women of Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal teamed up to put an end to alcohol consumption problem in their village. The women allege that men indulge in domestic violence under the influence of alcohol; hence, they decided to take control over the situation.

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  • Friday, 02 September 2022
GIANT KING COBRA
WATCH | Giant King Cobra Inside House Safely Rescued | Odisha

A giant 12-Ft King Cobra was spotted inside an abandoned house in Odisha’s Dhenkanal. After being informed, Snake Helpline members rushed to the spot. The reptile was safely rescued after hours-long op It was later released back into the jungle.

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  • Friday, 02 September 2022
53 students taken ill after eating MDM, 9 critical
53 students taken ill after eating MDM, 9 critical

According to sources, the students were served soya beans with rice for the MDM today. Soon, they started vomiting and experienced severe stomach ache. The school principal has accused the local Self-Help Group (SHG) of providing low quality food to the students.

  • Friday, 19 August 2022
Dhenkanal youth jumps off hospital building after failing to end life earlier
Dhenkanal youth jumps off hospital building after failing to end life earlier

When asked the reason behind the repeated suicide attempts by the youth, his family members were not able to clarify the reasons.

  • Saturday, 13 August 2022
Man beheads wife over 'extra-marital' affair, walks with severed head for 12km
Man beheads wife over 'extra-marital' affair, walks with severed head for 12km

Later, locals stopped him near Janghira under Sadar police limits while he was carrying her wife's head in his hands. 

  • Friday, 15 July 2022
Tathagata says he is 'no longer associated with BJD'
Tathagata says he is 'no longer associated with BJD'

In 2019, Satpathy openly announced that he was bidding goodbye to electoral politics to actively concentrate on journalism following the wish of his son. 

  • Sunday, 22 May 2022
Dhenkanal: More skeletons tumble out of pre-activated SIM card racket mastermind’s cupboard 
Dhenkanal: More skeletons tumble out of pre-activated SIM card racket mastermind’s cupboard 

“The cyber cell of Odisha Crime Branch had seized over 19,000 pre-activated SIM cards in Dhenkanal district few days ago. In this connection, the CB has taken mastermind Dushmant Sahu and his two aides on a five-day remand and launched an investigation,” said Crime Branch ADG Sanjeeb Panda. 

  • Wednesday, 04 May 2022
Giant King Cobras
Giant King Cobras Rescued From Temple Premises

Two King Cobras were rescued from a temple premises in Kapilas, Dhenkanal.

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  • Sunday, 17 April 2022
Family Not Foe!
Drunk Man Locks Family Inside House & Sets It On Fire, Family Members Rescued Later

Drunk Man Locks Family Inside House & Sets It On Fire, Family Members Rescued Later

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  • Tuesday, 25 January 2022
Fire Mishap
House Catches Fire, 2 Critically Injured

A major fire had broken out at a house in Khaiparasi village under Dhenkanal’s Parjang Police Station Limits in which a father-son duo had sustained critical injuries.

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  • Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Tradegy During Festivities
3 Minor Boys Drown During Kartika Purnima Festivities

In a tragic incident, 2 minor boys drowned in a pond on Friday in Alipingal Village under Nimapara Police limits. The mishap took place while the victims were collecting miniature boats set afloat in the Pond on the occasion of Kartika Purnima. The victims have been identified as 7-year-old Shakti Sahu & 10-year-old Sairam Barik.

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  • Friday, 19 November 2021
‘Jumbo Havoc’
Watch: Wild Tusker Wreaks Havoc In Odisha

A wild tusker wreaked havoc in a village at in Kamakhyanagar of Dhenkanal district in Odisha.

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  • Friday, 05 November 2021
Snake Rescued
Giant KING COBRA Rescued In Odisha

13-feet long King Cobra found from Deulasahi area under Dhenkanal city limits, Odisha. It was suspected that the snake had come from the hilly areas in search of food.

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  • Saturday, 30 October 2021
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