Tag: Mayurbhanj

Drought like situation in Mayurbhanj
Fear of drought-like situation looms large as deficit rainfall hits farmers hard in Mayurbhanj

Several acres of farmlands have developed cracks and most of the transplanted crops have weathered due to scanty rainfall.

  • Friday, 01 September 2023
Sasmita Barik
Lady Sarpanch in Mayurbhanj leading by example

Under her able leadership, many developmental works have been undertaken in the area. As a result, she has earned massive praise not only from the people of her Panchayat but also from the nearby villagers.

  • Sunday, 20 August 2023
‘WHEN WILL OUR  SUFFERING END?’
Rain Turns Road Into Puddle, Villagers Sow Paddy On Path As Protest

Residents of a village in Mayurbhanj staged a novel protest on Friday to show their fury against absence of a proper motorable road to the area.

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  • Friday, 28 July 2023
Mayurbhanj villagers plant paddy saplings on slushy road protesting govt apathy
Mayurbhanj villagers plant paddy saplings on slushy road protesting govt apathy

The protesting villagers alleged that the road connecting Pandu Chhak and Ghuntibila has now turned into a slushy track making it difficult to commute daily on the route.

  • Friday, 28 July 2023
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
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