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Honeybee attack at Odisha residential school leaves 41 students ill - OrissaPOST

Phulbani: As many as 41 students, most of them girls, at a state-run residential school in Odisha’s Kandhamal district fell ill following a honey bee attack, an official said Wednesday. The incident occurred Tuesday at the Tribal Welfare Residential School in Badabanka village under Daringbadi block, Pritiranjan Ratha, the Block Development Officer of Daringbadi, said. According to reports, the students were taking a bath within the school premi…Daringbadi · Daringbadi See the Story

16 Best Places to Visit in Daringbadi, India

Kashmir is often the dream destination for foreign as well as domestic tourist eager to visit during holidays. Believe it or not, there is a place in the Indian state of Odisha where it snows. But Daringbadi in Odisha is one of those places in eastern part of India, which for its natural green, valleys and most importantly the snow fall, is popularly called Kashmir of Odisha. Daringbadi is a popular tourist destination located in the Kandhmal d…Daringbadi · Daringbadi Read Article

Mahua harvest: A seasonal lifeline for Kandhamal tribals - OrissaPOST

Khajuripada: With the arrival of the Phalguna month, an air of excitement spreads across tribal villages in Kandhamal district as mahua flowers begin to bloom and fall from the trees. This annual occurrence prompts local communities to engage in the collection of these prized flowers, a key source of income for many tribal families. With its dense forests and hilly terrains, Kandhamal district is home to a significant tribal population that depe…Trees · Kandhamal Read Article

Tragic: Girl out searching for better mobile network raped; accused gets 10 years imprisonment - OrissaPOST

Phulbani: A teenage girl was raped in Odisha’s Kandhamal district when she went out of her home looking better mobile network and reached a secluded spot. The incident happened in April 2016, when the girl was 13, and nine years later, a court sentenced the accused to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The court of Special POCSO Judge Rajesh Kumar Das in Phulbani also imposed a fine of Rs 11,000 fine on the convict, who is now 29. If the convict…Phulbani · Phulbani Read Article

Death of Church of North India moderator’s son mourned

By Purushottam Nayak Kandhamal, March 9, 2025: Christians in India have mourned the son of the Moderator of the Church of North India who was killed while opposing rape. Bibash Nayak, son of Bishop Bijay Nayak Church, a native of Odisha, was among three men who were thrown into a canal on March 6 night…Kandhamal · Kandhamal Read Article

Man gets 20-yr RI for rape of minor - OrissaPOST

Phulbani: A special POCSO court here Tuesday sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for kidnapping and raping a minor girl on the pretext of marriage. Judge Rajesh Das also slapped a fine of Rs57,000 on the convict, with an additional 11 months of imprisonment in case of non-payment. The convict, identified as Badal Digal, 25, from Tikabali police limits, had met the minor girl at a feast in March 2020. Later, June…Phulbani · Phulbani Read Article

Odisha Sarpanch Paula Pradhan: Framer who reaps rich harvest and inspires villagers

Meet Paula Pradhan, the Sarpanch of Pliheri Panchayat in Odisha's Daringbadi block, he is no ordinary public servant. He's a leader who not only addresses the needs of his community but also gets his hands dirty – literally! He's become a local hero for his dedication to farming, growing a variety of vegetables and even strawberries on his own land.Elected in 2022, Paula Pradhan didn't let his official duties stop him from pursuing his passion. …Daringbadi · Daringbadi Read Article