Rayagada:Timely action by the loco pilot of a train,a possible train accident was averted at late last night on yesterday in Rayagada district.Surces said,the incident occurred on the route of the Visakhapatnam-Korba Link Express, which was heading towards Korba at the time,a large boulder fell onto the railway track near the Majhigariani Temple.However,loco pilot heard […]
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Rayagada: A minor girl from Gunupur area in Rayagada district has appealed to Rayagada District Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni for intervention, alleging sexual assault by a relative and inaction by local police despite a formal complaint filed nearly a month ago.Accompanied by social worker Binodini Garadia, the girl visited the District Collector’s grievance cell Monday, detailing
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Rayagada:One person killed and another two injured seriously,when a passenger train hit a railway motor trolly on the same track of platform no-5 at Rayagada railay station today morning.Sources said,contract staffs with maintance motor trolly, of railway engineering department were engaged in repairing the track.By the time a passenger train from Vishakhapatanam to Durg reached
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Rayagada:A rare stone inscription, dating back to the era of the Eastern Ganga dynasty and discovered at Bissamcuttack in Odisha’s Rayagada district, has finally been deciphered—unveiling names, titles, and fragments of history lost to time.Recovered in the year 2000 by heritage enthusiast and researcher Sriranga Nayak, this priceless relic was nearly reduced to rubble at
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Rayagada:Raw materials for preparation of gutka has been seized on Nagabali bridge in JKPur under Rayagada district today.Officials of GST Department under the Rayagada Division on a tip off has intercepted a pick-up van.During search 30 bags containing fennel seeds (Pan Madhuri), areca nut (Gua), and slaked lime (chuna)—commonly used in gutka production,has been found.Even
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Rayagada:Renowned environmental activist Medha Patkar,who reached Rayagada was returned back by Rayagada police today.Patkar who reached Rayagada by a train to attend a environmental meeting at Kashipur area in the district was detained at the railway station by police,before she could participate in a public meeting scheduled at Hatpada in Rayagada.The meeting,organised to mark World
Rayagada: A 9-year-old boy tragically lost his life allegedly due to the non-availability of blood at the Odisha Blood Bank in Rayagada district headquarters hospital.The minor boy, Rajiv Takiri, was admitted to the district headquarters hospital with fever and was prescribed a blood transfusion after his blood test revealed low hemoglobin levels. According to reports,
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Rayagada: A couple married recently, was found hanging dead from a tree at Paikakupakhal village under Andirakanch police station in Rayagada district.Police have recovered the bodies of Abhi Jhodia and his wife, Amita Jhodia and initiated an investigation into the cause of death.The couple had reportedly married about a month and a half ago after
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Rayagada: Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana appears to have gone haywire in Rayagada district, leaving more than 5,000 applicants uncertain about the future of their applications and the scheme’s direction.Launched September 17, 2023, the Centre-sponsored scheme aims to enhance the skills of individuals involved in traditional crafts, cottage industries, and rural trades.The scheme
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Gunupur:A rare plate inscription dating back to the early 19th century has been discovered in Gunupur region of southern Odisha, which was earlier in undivided Koraput district. The discovery throws new light on the political, administrative, and land grant practices of the Nandapura kings.The plate, currently in private possession, was brought to the attention of
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