Tag: Malkangiri

Malkangiri: Road communication between Malkangiri and Balimela was disrupted after water flowed over the bridges at Korakonda and MV-37 in the district today. Incessant rain in the district for the past few weeks has caused swelling of the water bodies at many places in the district leading to the situation. Meanwhile, hundreds of vehicles were […]

Malkangiri: When the asbestos roof of their school collapsed, the students of Mudulipada in Bondaghat of Malkangiri district started having their classes at the school hostel. But with dripping roofs, leaky walls and water seeping in through the floor, their dingy wet hostel is no better. Despite tall claims by the State government on having […]

Malkangiri: The much-awaited Gurupriya Bridge in Malkangiri was opened for public use today ahead of its inauguration by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. However, heavy vehicles have not been allowed to ply on the bridge. The 910-metre-long bridge will connect nearly nine panchayats in the cut-off areas of Malkangiri, benefiting about 30,000 people. Project Director of […]

Malkangiri: Raising doubts over the construction quality of Gurupriya Bridge in Malkangiri district, Congress today alleged that the contractor-firm and the State government are working hand in glove due to which no action has been taken against anyone despite problems in construction work reported earlier. PCC working president, Pradeep Majhi raised concerns over the quality […]

Malkangiri: The rescue operation to trace one of the two fishermen, who went missing after their country boat capsized in Malkangiri’s Satiguda Dam yesterday continued on Wednesday. While one of the fishermen was rescued yesterday, the other one identified as Purushottam Majhi of Champakhari village in the district is yet to be traced. The rescue […]

Even as the country struggles to take a stand over the fancy bullet trains, locals in Odisha's Malkangiri district, thanks to unmotorable terrains, continue to fasten their faith on the humble mule to ride and carry their supplies. In absence of roads, at least 7000 people living in Ralegeda and Dhuliput panchayats of this district heavily depend on this primitive means of transport to cross the terrains and reach downhill to collect their monthly PDS supply.

Malkangiri: Expectant mothers in Odisha continue to suffer due to lack of road connectivity in several unreachable pockets of the State. Be it Chitrakonda of Malkangiri district or Umerkote of Nabarangpur district, women in labour pain are carried by their families on a sling or a cot for several kilometres to reach the  ambulance that […]

Bhubaneswar: Accepting suggestions from a woman of Kalimela block of Malkangiri district, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday enhanced the health cover assistance for women to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh under the ‘Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana’. The woman from Malkangiri, Mamata Padiami had requested to enhance the health assistance under the ‘Biju […]

Malkangiri: Malkangiri police has arrested two Maoists, allegedly involved in the killing of a tribal man in Kalimela area of the district two days ago. The members of the extremist group, aged around 25 years, were caught by security personnel from a forest near Sudhakunda, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police, Jagmohan Meena informed. However, he  declined […]

Malkangiri: Most healthcare needs of people in cut-off areas near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri district are catered to by quacks rather than doctors. Due to unavailability of doctors in 151 villages under nine panchayats of the cut-off areas, more than 30,000 people depend on quacks to cure ailments. Though there is a primary health centre (PHC) […]

Malkangiri: The Malkangiri district unit of Congress today said that it will oppose Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s visit to the district during inauguration of Gurupriya bridge. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) working president, Pradeep Majhi said the Chief Minister’s visit will be opposed in the district until basic issues of the people are not addressed. […]

Malkangiri: In yet another incident of mindless violence, a villager was allegedly shot dead by red rebels at Sudhakonda village under Kalimela police limits in Malkangiri district late last night. As per sources, more than 20 armed red rebels called the deceased, identified as Ganga Madakami of Sudhakonda village from his house, tied up his […]

Malkangiri/Kendrapara: More than 5,000 residents of MV 27 village of Malkangiri risk their lives every day while crossing the Potaru river on boats. While most boats are partially damaged, others vehemently flout the safety norms. With no lifebuoy, life jackets or fire fighting equipment, there is practically nothing to help the commuters in case of […]

Malkangiri: Four persons sustained critical injuries while 40 others had a narrow escape with minor wounds after the bus they were travelling in hit a roadside tree near Pangama on Malkangiri-Jeypore road today. The accident took place when the Government-run bus carrying 44 passengers was enroute to Bhawanipatna from Malkangiri. Sources said the driver of […]

Malkangiri: A man leading an anti-Maoist campaign at the Silakuta village under Padia police limits in Malkangiri district was today shot at by rebels.The youth identified as Mangulu, is battling for his life at the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). “He has received bullet injury on his left thigh and his condition continues to be […]