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Landslide In Odisha’s Similipal Snaps Road Link To 3 Gram Panchayats

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Landslide In Odisha’s Similipal Snaps Road Link To 3 Gram Panchayats

Baripada: A major landslide took place near Mahurabhandar in Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district following heavy rain, disrupting road connectivity in the area. As per information, the Jashipur-Gudgudia road has been blocked following the landslide, snapping connectivity with three Gram Panchayats near the sanctuary. As a result, residents in these areas have been left isolated, with no immediate road communication avail…See the Story

Two Retired Fisheries Officers Get 3-Yr RI in Corruption Case

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Two Retired Fisheries Officers Get 3-Yr RI in Corruption Case

The Special Judge, Vigilance, Baripada, today convicted two former officials of the Fisheries Department in Mayurbhanj district for misappropriating government funds under the Multipurpose Farm Pond Scheme. The convicted individuals—Surendra Mohan Naik, former Assistant Fisheries Officer of Kaptipada Block, and Raghunath Kar, former Assistant Fisheries Officer at the District Fisheries Office, Mayurbhanj—were charge-sheeted by Odisha […] The pos…Read Article

Priyanka Chopra Trains in Mayurbhanj Chhau For SSMB29, Choreographer Praises Her Dedication

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Priyanka Chopra Trains in Mayurbhanj Chhau For SSMB29, Choreographer Praises Her Dedication

Hyderabad: Actor Priyanka Chopra is undergoing intensive training in the traditional Indian martial dance form, Mayurbhanj Chhau, for her upcoming role in S.S. Rajamouli’s much-anticipated film, tentatively titled SSMB29, starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Chopra’s dedication to mastering the intricate movements and stylised expressions of the Odisha-based tribal art form has earned widespread appreciation, including from the film’s choreogr…Read Article

Armed robbers loot Rs 9.66 lakh from bank in Odisha - OrissaPOST

Baripada: At least five armed dacoits looted Rs 9.66 lakh from a bank in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district Tuesday afternoon, police said. The incident took place at Gramya Bank’s Kuchei branch, located within the jurisdiction of Kuliana police station, inspector-in-charge Madhumita Mohanty said. According to the police complaint, five masked assailants entered the bank and held branch manager Ranjita Soren and cashier Suryaprava Mallick at gunpoint,…Baripada · Baripada See the Story

SSMB29: Priyanka Chopra learnt Mayurbhanj Chhau dance for Mahesh Babu starrer, gets a shoutout from choreographer

SSMB29 is one of the most anticipated projects at the moment. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film is touted to be a globe-trotting adventure starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. While the makers have refrained from sharing any information about the movie in advance, recently, the Bajirao Mastani actress received a shoutout from her choreographer in the film. Priyanka Chopra learnt Mayurbhanj Chhau dance fo…Mayurbhanj · Mayurbhanj Read Article

Group clash turns deadly in Odisha's Mayurbhanj; one killed, four injured - OrissaPOST

Baripada: One person was killed and four others were seriously injured in a group clash in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district Tuesday, police said. The clash took place in Kalikapur area Tuesday afternoon over a previous rivalry, Baripada Town police station inspector-in-charge Karunakar Rout said. The deceased was identified as Raju Ghadei (38). His mother Sabitri, and three others sustained injuries. While Sabitri and two seriously injured were shif…Baripada · Baripada Read Article

Celebrating freedom and love: The unique ‘Ghini Palaan’ tradition of Khadia tribe during Raja festival

Baripada, June 16: Odisha is a land of vibrant cultures and diverse traditions, where every community brings its own unique flavor to the social tapestry. Among these, the Khadia tribe, a primitive tribal community spread across districts like Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, stands out with its deeply rooted and fascinating tradition known as ‘Ghini Palaan’, celebrated during the much-loved Raja Sankranti festival.Join Us on WhatsApp for Breaking News …Culture · Baripada Read Article

Six drown in separate incidents

Ersama/Baripada/Rourkela/Nandapur: At least six people drowned in separate incidents across the state Sunday, police said. In Mayurbhanj district, two youths drowned while bathing in the Palpala River inside Similipal National Park. Police said seven friends from Baripada town had gone to the park when four entered the river. Two of them, identified as Ankit Bhujbal, 22, and Ayushman Nayak, 21, slipped into deep water and drowned. Fire services …Baripada · Baripada Read Article

Understanding the Flow of Funding for Child Nutrition Programs: A Case Study of Odisha

Courtney Moore, AIF Fellow (Photo courtesy of the author) The Role of Government in Promoting Healthy Nutrition Governments around the world are tasked with planning, implementing, and evaluating effective and sustainable nutrition programs that advance the health and wellbeing of their citizens. One key piece of that puzzle is optimizing funding that flows directly into programs from public and private sources. The Government of Odisha provides…Mayurbhanj · Mayurbhanj Read Article

Odisha: Tribal family ostracised for not serving this item in last rites feast - OrissaPOST

Baripada: A tribal couple and their three children have allegedly been ostracised by the villagers for not serving ‘handia’ (traditional rice beer) in the last rites feast held after the death of a 67-year-old man of the family in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, police said Monday. It is a practice in various tribal societies to serve ‘handia’ to people attending the feast organised as part of the last rites. It is alleged that the villagers are n…Baripada · Baripada Read Article

Odisha: Truck driver dies in road mishap in Mayurbhanj

Bangiriposi, June 8: In a tragic road accident, a truck driver was killed after the ill-fated vehicle collided with another truck in Bangiriposi area of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Sameer Das, a resident of Garhbeta area of West Bengal.As per reports, the mishap occurred on the National Highway 18 over Jagannathkhunta over-bridge under Bangiriposhi police limits in the district when a goods-laden tr…Mayurbhanj · Mayurbhanj Read Article