Berhampur: In a shocking incident, a female medical student has been found dead in MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur.
According to reports, the woman a post-graduation first year student was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her hostel room.
She was immediately rushed to the hospital, but was declared brought dead. She was studying to be a Skin specialist.
Detailed reports awaited in this matter.
Jharsuguda: Wild boar has allegedly entered a house and attacked three members of a family in Jharsuguda district of Odisha on Thursday.
The attack reportedly took place at Kapumal village in Jharsuguda district of Odisha. Reliable reports say a woman and her two childreattackedn a boy and a girl were injured in the attack.
The injured have been rescued by the villagers and admitted to the Jharsuguda district headquarters hospital (DHH)
Detailed reports awaited in this matter.
Kamakhyanagar: In a shocking incident, a BJD yuva leader has been shot at. The yuva leader has been identified as Kanhu Sahoo. The incident took place at 11 pm on Wednesday in Kamakhyanagar NAC under Dhenkanal district.
According to reports Kanhu was returning home in his car when the incident took place. A few miscreants shot at him. The bullets hit him on his right hand and thigh.
He was immediately rushed to the Kamakhyanagar primary healthcare centre (PHC), then to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Later he was shifted to Apollo hospital Bhubaneswar.
A few months back Kanhu had been attacked by miscreants and his car was looted. A Bombay was also hurled at his car when it was parked in front of his car.
The Dhenkanal police have reached the spot and recovered the empty case of the bullets and the shards of glass.
They have started an investigation into the incident. However the reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained.
Puri: In a shocking incident, the members of a family hacked their neighbour to death for a petty reason. Somehow a branch of their drumstick tree broke when he was parking his vehicle near the house. Agitated with this small fault, the family attacked him with sharp weapons and as a result he was killed.
The incident took place in the Nua Baligan village under Chandan Police limits in Puri district of Odisha.
The deceased has been identified as Bhimsen Behera of the village.
As per reports, two neighboring families had past enmity. For many years there was tension between both the families. On the unfortunate day, Bhimsen Behera drove his vehicle and reached the house.
When he was parking the vehicle somehow a branch of the drumstick tree of his neighour broke.
Accordingly, a verbal spat erupted between Behera and the members of his neighbour’s family. Within no time it took an ugly turn and the neighbour’s family members attacked him with sharp weapons. He sustained critical injury on his head due to the attack.
Hence, his family rushed him to different hospitals one after one, but finally he succumbed to the injury in a private hospital.
An autopsy of the body was conducted at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar. The body was then handed over to the family members of the deceased. The entire village is in a state of mourning.
The locals are discussing that a man was killed merely due to the breaking of a tree branch.
On the other hand, the local people are also blaming laxity of the police after this incident. It is being said that if the police would have taken proper action during the previous fight between the two, then the life would not have ended.
Meanwhile, the main accused persons of the incident are absconding. The police are yet to catch the culprits.
Bhubaneswar: Yet another job fraud racket has come to the fore in Bhubaneswar the capital city of Odisha on Wednesday, said reports.
According to reports, a fraud of lakhs of rupees has taken place in Bhubaneswar on the pretext of giving a job in Utkal University.
The Chandrashekharpur police station of Bhubaneswar has arrested two people in this regard. The man was allegedly duped by a fraudster.
The alleged fraudster had promised to give employment to the man as the post of a library attendant. The complaint was made to the police after the appointment letter sent by the fraudsters looked suspicious.
According to reliable reports, the two arrested accused persons have been cheating many people before this incident came to light.
The Chandrashekharpur police has arrested the two accused persons and is questioning them in this regard. Detailed report is awaited in this regard.
Sambalpur: Mutton plays an important role in Indian marriages. But canceling marriage due to the demand for mutton is very rare. Such a rare incident has come to the fore from Odisha’s Sambalpur district.
According to sources, a girl from Sambalpur was getting married to a man from Sundargarh. In the marriage, all types of cuisines including vegetarian and non-vegetarian were made. The bridegroom’s side reached the marriage venue. After reaching, all of them had their dinner. But around 5 to 6 could not get to eat mutton. The groom’s side demanded the bride’s parents serve them mutton or else they will cancel the marriage. Following this, the bride’s family arranged mutton from a nearby eatery late at night.
Meanwhile, when the bride got to know about the incident, she immediately canceled the wedding. She said that if her parents and family have gotten embarrassed because of the unavailability of mutton, then she is not interested in getting married to the boy. The groom’s family tried to persuade the bride and apologized for whatever happened but everything went in vain. She disagreed to get married and the groom’s side returned back without the bride.
Bhubaneswar: The regional center of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the temperature of Odisha has turned favorable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon over some more parts of south Peninsular & East India and adjoining areas during 18th-21st June.
On Wednesday, at 11.30 am Jharsuguda recorded the highest temperature, that is 39.4 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Sambalpur recorded 38.2 degrees, Hirakud 37.2 degrees, Keonjhar 35.6 degrees, Chandabali 35 degrees, Balasore 33.6 degrees, Gopalpur 33.2 degrees, and Puri recorded 31.8 degrees.
The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar recorded 33.2 degrees Celsius at 11.30 am.
Sambalpur recorded a night temperature of 31.6 degrees which is 6.4 degrees above normal, while Hirakud recorded 5 degrees and Titlagarh 6.2 degrees above normal.
On the other hand, the extremely severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in Gujarat on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for rainfall for the Saurashtra-Kutch regions until Friday and advised fishermen not to venture to the sea.
Kalahandi: In a shocking incident, a goods train’s wagons parted away from its engine near Keshinga Railway station in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. The major accident was averted because of the presence of mind of the loco pilot as he stopped the train within 30 meters of the wagons getting detached.
According to the sources, several wagons of the goods train carrying aluminum got separated from the middle when the train was crossing the station. The loco pilots noticed the detachment of the wagons and immediately halted the train. Later, the wagons were attached. The train was en route to Angul from Damanjodi.
On being informed, the railway department officials reached the spot and started to investigate the matter.
Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.
Raja festival is unique to Odisha. The festival celebrates the spirit of womanhood and mensuration. It is a three-day long celebration. This is a festival where unmarried girls wear new dresses, play cards, apply henna on hands, alta on feet and have fun. A swing is generally a major attraction of the festival.
Reportedly, the markets are crowded than usual in view of the festival, the prices of clothes and accessories have also sky rocketed. Adding to it, many organizations are celebrating the festival in public places. Many malls and restaurants are hosting programs for the celebration of Raja festival.
The very first day of this three day long festival is termed as ‘Pahili Raja’ which is also considered to be the last day of the month Jestha (summers). The second day is named as ‘Raja Sankranti’ which is the first day of the month Asadha(monsoons). The concluding day is named in local dialect as ‘Bhuin Dahana’ popularly known as ‘Sesa Raja’ (last day).
This is one of the most famous festivals in Odisha that pays tribute to the menstruation cycle. It is said that the Vasumati goddess got her mensuration during this time. It is believed that mother earth menstruates during these three days and a ceremonial bath takes place on the fourth day.
The festival is also about food especially ‘Poda Pitha’. The aroma and taste of this dish happens to be Lord Jagannath’s favorite and is savored by him each time after having the meal. Other than the poda pitha delicacies like Arisa pitha, Mutton curry and Raja Pana makes it one of the most special festival in every Odia household.
However, in some parts of the regions the festival actually continues for a period of four days asthe fourth day termed as ‘Basumata Puja’ or ‘Basumata Snana’ (Bathing & praying of mother earth).
Baripada: The Odisha government has announced that the tiger reserve at Similipal in Mayurbhanj district will remain closed to visitors for three months.
In a notification on Tuesday, Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director, Similipal Tiger Reserve, said the tiger reserve will remain closed for tourists and visitors from June 16 to September 15 in accordance with regular management practice.
Since the government keeps the tiger reserve closed for 4 months every year, Gogineni has clarified that the reopening date is tentative. The final date of the reopening would be notified and published in newspapers to inform the visitors subsequently.
The Field Director, however, said the eco-tourism complex at Jamani, Gurgudia, Kumari and Ramtirtha inside the sanctuary will remain open for visitors during the period.