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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Rayagada:Rayagada public health supt engineer Sahadev kisan has been apprehended by vigilance team.While engineer Kisan was proceeding from his office at late evening today,the vigilance team intercepted his car and recovered a cash of Rs 1.5 lakhs.However the SE couldnot gave satisfactory answer about the source of the cash.Soon the vigilance team raided four places
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Rayagada:A hardcore Maoist,Bijay Punem @ Ajay,from the Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagavali (BGN) Division, surrendered before the Rayagada district Superintendent of Police,S.Swathi kumar today.Speaking to newsmen the SP said,Bijay was a member of the BGN Division’s Ghumsar Area Committee and was wanted in multiple cases and had carrying a reward of Rs 4 lakh on his head.He hails from
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Rayagada:Vigilance sleuths today arrested Superintending Engineer Sahadev Kisan of the Public Health department,Rayagada and forwarded him to the Special Judge, Vigilance, Jeypore.A case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. The investigation is currently underway.Yesterday evening,the Vigilance team had intercepted Sahadev Kisan while he was carrying suspected ill-gotten cash
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Rayagada:In December 2024,the residents of village Shakata,a tiny Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(PVTG)of Muniguda block in Rayagada district,rejoiced when prime minister narendra modi declared it a prime ministers adarsh gram(model village).The hope for all round development of the village under Munikhol panchayat is inhabited by around 44 tribals,got a boost in January 2025,when Joint secretary of
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