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  • Mayurbhanj: Senior govt officer under Odisha vigilance scanner

    Mayurbhanj: Senior govt officer under Odisha vigilance scanner

    Mayurbhanj: A senior government official of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is under vigilance scanner on allegations of the acquisition of disproportionate assets.

    The accused has been identified as Rama Chandra Sen, the Senior Revenue Assistant at the office of the Sub-Collector in Baripada.

    Simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance. The raid is led by 1 Addl. SP, 5 DSPs, 7 Inspectors, and other staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Special Judge, Vigilance, Baripada.

    The search is underway at the following 5 places in the district of Mayurbhanj.

    (1) Residential four-storeyed building of Sri Rama Chandra Sen located at Padhiaripur, P.S.- Kuliana, Dist.- Mayurbhanj.

    (2) Triple-storeyed building with physiotherapy clinic located at Raghunathganj under Kuliana Tahasil, Dist- Mayurbhanj.

    (3) Office room of Sri Rama Chandra Sen in the office of Sub-Collector, Baripada, Dist- Mayurbhanj.

    (4) Office room of his son in the office of Tahasildar, Samakhunta, Dist- Mayurbhanj.

    (5) House of his associate located at Ward No.23, Tulasichoura, Baripada Town, Dist. Mayurbhanj.

    Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.

  • Mayurbhanj: Forest ranger dies after being shot by poachers in Simlipal

    Mayurbhanj: Forest ranger dies after being shot by poachers in Simlipal

    Mayurbhanj: In a tragic incident, a forest ranger died after being shot by poachers in the Simlipal range in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. The incident has come to the fore from Gamuchajharan of Simlipal National Park at Karanjia of the district.

    The deceased has been identified as Mati Hasanda. According to sources, on Friday while patrolling in the range, the poachers and rangers had an exchange of fire. Following this, Mati Hasanda was injured in his chest. He was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment.

    On being informed, North Simlipal Deputy Director Sai Kiran D N, Karajia forest official Srikant Naik, and Karanjia police reached the spot. They have started to probe into the matter.

    Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.

     Earlier, on May 22, a forest guard was allegedly killed in firing by a group of poachers in Similipal Tiger Reserve of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. The deceased forest guard has been identified as Bimal Jena of Naana South Range.

    Update 

    Six people have been detained in connection to a forest ranger who died after being shot by poachers. The suspected poachers will be arrested soon said senior officials. The manhunt is underway.

  • Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Faces Protest In Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

    Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Faces Protest In Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

    Baripada: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was shown black flags during his visit to the memorial of Pandit Raghunath Murmu in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district.

    Sources said Soren visited the memorial to pay his respects to the tribal icon who developed the Ol Chiki script for Santali language.

    Soren reached Dandbosh village on the outskirts of Rairangpur town on Friday after President Droupadi Murmu paid her tribute to the legendary Santali scholar.

    Soon, tribal leader and former MP Salkhan Murmu led his supporters to the demonstration, alleging that Soren was working against the interest of tribals.

    The demonstrators showed black flags to the Jharkhand chief minister, apart from raising slogans against him. However, the police personnel swung into action and chased them away.

    Soren later addressed a gathering in the area.

  • Thunderstorm kills three women, one critical in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

    Thunderstorm kills three women, one critical in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

    Karanjia: In a tragic incident, as many as three women have died in lightning strike, one was admitted to Karanjia Medical Center in a critical condition.

    According to reports, the incident took place in Karanjia NAC under ward number 14 near Ankura Sahi. On of the women died on the spot while two others died while being treated in the hospital. Whereas, one of them is still critical.

    All the three deceased women belong to Ankura Sahi. The lightning strike was so severe that it was a rare sight to behold.

    The incident took place very near to Minister Basanti Hembram’s house. Minister Hembram immediately arrived at the scene and rushed the to the medical center.

    Police officers and local administration immediately rushed all possible help to those affected by the lightning strike. A pall of gloom has descended on the village following the incident.

  • Husband drank poison after killing his wife in Mayurbhanj

    Husband drank poison after killing his wife in Mayurbhanj

    Baripada: In a tragic incident a man drank poison after hacking his wife to death in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Tuesday. While the man died on the spot, his wife was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The incident took plce in the Chheliadi village under Badasahi Police limits in the district.

    As per reports, verbal spat erupted between the man and his wife over watching mobile phone. The argument took an ugly turn and the man attacked his wife with a sharp weapon.

    After some time the man realised his crime and drank poison. The man has reportedly succumbed to the poisonous effect.

    The neighbours rushed the woman to the hospital. Her condition is said to be critical.

  • Man killed by nephew for property in Mayurbhanj

    Man killed by nephew for property in Mayurbhanj

    Mayurbhanj: In a shocking incident, a man has been murdered by his nephew in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Saturday.

    According to reports, a man was attacked his nephew due to previous enmity. The incident has been reported from Nedovadi village under Jharpokharia police station of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha.

    Anil Mahanath died due to the attack of his nephew Rajkishore Mahanath. The Jharpokharia police are searching for the accused in various places.

    Detailed report is awaited in this matter.

  • Mayurbhanj features in Time’s 2023 list of World’s Greatest Places

    Mayurbhanj features in Time’s 2023 list of World’s Greatest Places

    Odisha’s Myurbhanj has been featured in TIME Magazine’s 2023 list of the world’s greatest places. The American news magazine recently revealed 50 great places in the world that are worth visiting. It highlighted the destinations that offer unique and sustainable experiences as travel rebounds this year. Apart from this, another place from India to reach the list is the beautiful Ladakh.

    This year’s list covers a wide range of locations including serene clear blue lagoons to ancient temples. The mentioned destinations provide a variety of landscapes, focusing on the originality and sustainability of the places. For those who often seek out new experiences, the list provides inspiration and unforgettable adventure.

    Among the chosen locations are two from India; Ladakh and Mayurbhanj.

    Ladakh is a high-altitude region located in the northernmost part of India and is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, and snow-capped mountains. It has a rich cultural heritage and many travelers often visit the region to experience traditional Ladakhi culture and explore the ancient monasteries.

    On the other hand, Mayurbhanj is a lesser-known destination located in the eastern state of Odisha. The region is home to a vibrant mix of tribal communities, allowing a wide range of cultural diversity. Along with its scenic beauty, the region offers weekly tribal markets, traditional dance and music performances, and much more which can be a very unique experience for travelers.

    The other incredible destinations from around the world mentioned in the list are:

    Willamette Valley, Oregon
    Río Grande, Puerto Rico
    Tucson, Arizona
    Yosemite National Park, California
    Bozeman, Montana
    Washington, DC
    Vancouver, Canada
    Churchill, Canada
    Dijon, France
    Pantelleria, Italy
    Naples, Italy
    Aarhus, Denmark
    St Moritz, Switzerland
    Timisoara, Romania
    Sylt, Germany
    Berat, Albania
    Budapest, Hungary
    Vienna, Austria
    Barcelona, Spain
    Brisbane, Australia
    Kangaroo Island, Australia
    Dominica
    Mexico City, Mexico
    Guadalajara, Mexico
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
    Pantanal, Brazil
    Medellín, Colombia
    Ollantaytambo, Peru
    Roatán, Honduras
    Kyoto, Japan
    Nagoya, Japan
    Isan, Thailand
    Phuket, Thailand
    Jeju Island, South Korea
    Luang Prabang, Laos
    Giza and Saqqara, Egypt
    Chyulu Hills, Kenya
    Ruhengeri, Rwanda
    Rabat, Morocco
    Dakar, Senegal
    Loango National Park, Gabon
    Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone
    The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
    Aqaba, Jordan
    Jerusalem
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

  • Demonstration in Bhubaneswar about Mayurbhanj King’s Dakota

    Demonstration in Bhubaneswar about Mayurbhanj King’s Dakota

    Baripada: Almost all in Odisha are well aware of the iconic ‘Dakota’ aircraft once used by legendary leader and former chief minister Biju Patnaik. One of the Dakotas, earlier owned by him, was recently brought to Odisha from Kolkata and put on display on the premises of Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.

    But not many know about the Dakota once used by the last Independent king of erstwhile Mayurbhanj princely state Pratap Chandra Bhanjadeo, who was an expert pilot. The king sold the plane to the Odisha government for a token money of Rs 1 in 1958. This vintage plane is now adorning the premises of Hotel Mayfair in Bhubaneswar.

    There is an interesting story behind this Dakota. During the World War-II,  the king of Mayurbhanj extended help to the British government, which returned the favour by gifting him this aircraft. The Dakota bearing registration no -VT-CNOY and model no – D18 STUN was manufactured by USA’s Douglas Aircraft Corporation in 1942. One of the most successful military transport aircraft designs in history, the aircraft was widely used by the Allies during the World War II.

    On its maiden flight to Odisha, the aircraft landed at airstrips at Rasagobindapur and Rajabasa. The king also used to fly it, source said.

    On January 1, 1949, Mayurbhanj princely state formally merged with Odisha province. King Pratap Chandra Bhanjadeo had signed the merger agreement in New Delhi on October 17, 1948, in the presence of Home Minister Sardar Balabh Bhai Patel. At that time, the king donated a number of his assets, including the Dakota, to the Odisha government. Legendary leaders like Harekrusha Mahatab and Biju Patnaik used to fly in this aircraft until it was sold to a private company in 1975.

    The company repaired and remodelled the aircraft before selling it to Coal India Limited, which used it for flying officials for over two decades. The aircraft was found unfit for flying in 1994 and was sold as scrap in 1996.

    The Mayfair Group of Hotels & resorts, realising its long glorious history, purchased it to perpetuate its memory.