Tag: Swept Away

Cuttack:  After an eight-hour-long operation, forest officials were able to rescue five elephants that were swept away today near Mundali by floodwater in Mahanadi River. As per reports, a joint operation by the officials of Chandaka, Athagarh and Cuttack forest divisions was taken up to rescue the pachyderms. As the elephants were trapped between Mundali […]

Cuttack: At least five elephants were swept away by flood water in Mahanadi River near Mundali in Cuttack today morning. Reportedly, the incident took place when a herd of around 20 elephants were crossing the river while going from Athagarh to Chandaka forest. According to sources, the wild elephants used to cross the river on […]

Bhubaneswar: A private tuition teacher died after being swept away by an overflowing drain in Ganganagar area here on Monday evening. The deceased identified as Harihar Patnaik (55) was returning home at around 8.30 pm when the mishap took place. Patnaik was crossing an uncovered drain overflowing with rainwater when he slipped into the waters […]

Puri: In an unfortunate incident at the ‘Blue Flag’ beach, a tourist was reportedly swept away while taking a bath in the sea here on Tuesday morning. The tourist has been identified as one Ganesh Binay from Jharkhand, who is a +2 student. The Odisha Fire Service department personnel have launched a search and rescue […]