Tag: Mayurbhanj

Fire torches thrown to drive away elephant herd in Mayurbhanj
Fire torches thrown to drive away elephant herd in Mayurbhanj, DFO orders probe

As per the forest official, the villagers have taken the law into their own hands and it’s illegal to attack an elephant.

  • Thursday, 27 July 2023
Men feast on human flesh
Odisha shocker! 2 drunk men ‘feast’ on human flesh at crematorium

In one such incident, two men have been accused of feasting on human flesh collected from a crematorium in Odisha. The shocking incident has been reported from Dantunibindha village under Badasahi block of Mayurbhanj district.

  • Wednesday, 12 July 2023
‘WE ARE SCARED TO COME TO SCHOOL’
Dilapidated school building in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj puts lives of students at stake

While Odisha government continues to boast about plethora of schemes for upgradation of the education system, the sorry-state of affairs in this school in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district tells a different story altogether. Established in 1950, the Government Primary School in Srinathpur is in utter dilapidated condition, putting the lives of students and teachers at stake.

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  • Saturday, 24 June 2023
Man nurtures his children like a mother in Mayurbhanj
Father’s Day 2023: Man nurtures children as mother after wife’s death in Mayurbhanj

Shankar’s dedication and determination as an ideal father have earned him praise from the locals.

  • Sunday, 18 June 2023
Cobra found coiled in headlight of bike
Deadly cobra found coiled in headlight of new bike in Odisha

The cobra has been released into the nearby jungle.

  • Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Train
Gateman fails to give signal to train in Mayurbhanj after falling asleep, suspended

The gateman identified as Ratnakar Mahanta has been suspended for dereliction of duty following the incident.

  • Thursday, 06 April 2023
Grand farewell to Sub-Collector in Mayurbhanj
Locals accord grand farewell to Sub-Collector in Mayurbhanj with dance and music

Huge number of local tribal people joined the farewell procession from Behera’s office towards his official residence by dancing vigorously to the tune of ‘Madala’ and tribal songs.

  • Tuesday, 28 March 2023
25 injured as Bhubaneswar-bound bus turns turtle in Mayurbhanj
25 injured as Bhubaneswar-bound bus turns turtle in Mayurbhanj

Upon being informed about the incident, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) ambulances and Fire Services personnel reached the spot and rescued the injured passengers. The rescue operation was carried out for around half an hour.

  • Monday, 13 March 2023
Accident in Bolangir
Odisha school girl's miraculous escape from horrific accident caught on camera

Baisinga police seized the tractor and detained the driver. His questioning is currently underway.

  • Thursday, 09 March 2023
Earning while learning: Balasore college student dons hairdresser’s hat to fund his studies 
Earning while learning: Balasore college student dons hairdresser’s hat to fund his studies 

Brimming with confidence and determination, Rupak Dalei, who hails from Nachhipur village under Kaptipada block in Mayurbhanj district, is currently pursuing his higher studies at Fakir Mohan Junior College in Balasore. 

  • Friday, 17 February 2023
Koraput
3 bodies found inside house in Koraput; 3 die in road accident in Mayurbhanj

While the husband was found hanging inside the house, his wife’s body was lying on the sofa set. Their four-year-old child’s body was also found under the sofa.

  • Sunday, 12 February 2023
Leopard hide smuggling racket busted, 8 poachers arrested
Leopard hide smuggling racket busted, 8 poachers arrested

The preliminary probe revealed the accused had hunted the leopard at Similipal Sanctuary. The accused were trying to strike a deal of Rs 7L for the leopard skin, police said.

  • Thursday, 02 February 2023
School Uniforms Dumped
School uniforms found dumped near police station in Odisha

It has not been ascertained who has dumped the school uniforms at the isolated place behind the police station. However, preliminary probe reveals that the dumped school uniforms carry the batch of 2013-14 under Sarva Sikshaya Abhiyan.

  • Friday, 27 January 2023
Similipal witness death: Three forest staff booked after deceased's wife cries murder
Similipal witness death: Three forest staff booked after deceased's wife cries murder

In her complaint, she accused three forest officials of assaulting her husband and forcibly making him consume the poison.

  • Thursday, 22 December 2022
Local oil marketing firm in trouble for using Prez Droupadi Murmu’s photo in hoardings
Local oil marketing firm in trouble for using Prez Droupadi Murmu’s photo in hoardings

The complainant, meanwhile, demanded stringent action against the oil manufacturers.

  • Friday, 09 December 2022
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