Tag: Kandhamal

A naxal has been killed in an exchange of fire between the ultras and security forces at the Kakerpua area under Baliguda of Kandhamal district. The deceased naxal has been identified as Dasru, a DCM member of the KKBN division. 

The STF officials received a tip-off about a deal of Rs 25 lakh for the leopard hide. They laid a trap. They conducted a raid in Sudrukama area and arrested the accused identified as Goutam Behera(55). The accused had reportedly struck a deal to sell the hide to a person for Rs 25 lakh.

The youth was staying at a relative’s house in Rajenai village of Kandhamal district and consumed poison on Monday. He was admitted to the district headquarters hospital at Phulbani where he died while undergoing treatment. 

The couple is now visiting different tourist spots in Daringibadi and enjoying the wild and unspoiled sylvan atmosphere. Interestingly, Paolo and her husband Marco were seen moving around the area, mingling with local people and taking selfies with them. 

The feast was hosted at Kalyan Mandap in Baliguda on Friday. Hours later many of the guests complained of loose motion and vomiting. Family members rushed the affected people to the Baliguda hospital. 

With no respite from the cold wave, at least 16 places in Odisha registered sub-10 degree temperature.

Students of Class VI in Jhiripani Government High School under Tumudibandha block in the district are forced to study under a mango tree located on the bank of a river as there is only one classroom for 156 students of eight classes in the school.

Though the villagers have requested the district administration to take necessary steps for the construction of a road in their area, it has fallen on deaf ears.

Ruling BJD's Phulbani MLA, Angad Kanhar paid a visit to Phiringia Higher Secondary School, and spent some time with the students but forgot to meet the agitating teachers.

Heavy rain for the last two days has thrown normal life out of gear in Odisha.

Though Bharat became a divyang for the rest of his life, it failed to deter his spirit. He understood that life is too precious to fret over one’s limitations.

Further probe in connection with the incident is currently underway.

He has been part of several hit movies and worked as a foley artist. His widowed mother served as his inspiration and today she is a proud mother.

According to sources, the police have registered cases against some local leaders including Phiringia block vice-chairperson Ajit Sahoo, local sarpanch and samiti members.

However, it is yet to be ascertained how Angada lost his hands. Kandhamal Collector has ordered an investigation into the incident.