Odisha: Schools Closed in Soro Amid Elephant Movement; Forest Department on High Alert

Odisha: Schools closed in Soro amid elephant movement; Forest department on high alert

Balasore: Panic gripped parts of Odisha's Balasore district after a wild elephant strayed into villages, forcing officials to declare school holidays and step up rescue efforts today. The pachyderm was spotted wandering in Natapada and Bateswar villages under Khaira block, damaging trees and chasing local residents. Locals raised an alarm and immediately informed the Kupari Forest Section Office.  On getting information, personnel from the Kupar…

Schools In Odisha’s Khaira Block Closed As Tusker Wreaks Havoc, Tramples Man To Death

Balasore: The administration in Odisha’s Balasore declared holidays for several schools on Friday after a wild tusker strayed into human settlements in the Soro-Hati area, damaging property and creating panic among people. Block Education Officer Narayan Das, acting on instructions from the District Education Officer, ordered the closure of 10 schools in Mahatipur, Nuasahi, Shundira Gandibeda, and Anderei villages. According to sources, the elep…