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Rock found on tracks in Odisha, driver's swift move averts major derailment
1 month, 1 week ago

Rock found on tracks in Odisha, driver's swift move averts major derailment

India Today  

A major train derailment was averted after a Vande Bharat Express train encountered a large rock on the tracks near Odisha's Nuapada Road railway station on Sunday. The rock obstructing the left side of the track, around 100 meters from the level crossing gate, was spotted by the loco pilot, who safely stopped the train and immediately alerted the station …

Odisha RDC launches probe into Kandhamal mango kernel deaths amid opposition allegations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Odisha RDC launches probe into Kandhamal mango kernel deaths amid opposition allegations

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR: Amid a war of words between BJP and Opposition parties over deaths of two women due to consumption of mango kernel gruel in Kandhamal district, RDC Roopa Roshan Sahoo along with collector Amrit Ruturaj started a probe into the incident on Wednesday. While the two women died on November 1, six others were hospitalised after consuming the mango kernel …

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Woman with two daughters steals baby boy from SNCU in Odisha, arrested
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Woman with two daughters steals baby boy from SNCU in Odisha, arrested

New Indian Express  

BALASORE: Town police on Friday arrested a woman from Khusaliganj village in Remuna on charges of stealing an eight-day-old baby boy from the special newborn care unit of Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital. Police said preliminary investigation revealed that Sumati had given birth to a baby girl a few days back. Subsequently, Sumati along with the stolen baby went …

Baby Her Husband Baby Boy Sncu Sumati Khusaliganj Village
Odisha villagers seek police permission to hire witch doctors for treating people with psychological disorder
1 year, 4 months ago

Odisha villagers seek police permission to hire witch doctors for treating people with psychological disorder

The Hindu  

In the little known Kotinada village in Odisha’s Ganjam district, a significant number of residents on Wednesday made an intriguing request for police permission — to engage the services of witch doctors, who, they believe, could ‘heal’ those afflicted with psychological turmoil. Despite the Kotinada police’s sensible advice, redirecting villagers towards medical professionals in hospitals, the villagers remained resolute in …

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India sets sights on home-mined minerals to boost its clean energy plans
1 year, 5 months ago

India sets sights on home-mined minerals to boost its clean energy plans

Associated Press  

KALIAPANI, India — In the dusty mountains of eastern India, workers at the country’s largest chromium deposit have mined for the essential ore, rain or shine, for around 60 years. A truck enters a chromium mine near Kaliapani village in Jajpur district, Odisha, India Thursday, July 6, 2023, to transport the extracted ore to processing factories. “India needs to be …

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‘All bases covered’: Rourkela ready for the FIH World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

‘All bases covered’: Rourkela ready for the FIH World Cup

The Hindu  

The people of Rourkela are all set to be enthralled as the FIH World Cup comes to their city. From a dedicated hockey practice arena to catering to every need of a professional athlete, the Khel Gaun is equipped with all the facilities,” a senior official from the Odisha government told Sportstar. Both Kalinga Stadium and the Birsa Munda are …

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Millets in the mainstream | How Odisha’s Kutia Kondh tribe rediscovered a palate for the ‘poor man’s food’
2 years ago

Millets in the mainstream | How Odisha’s Kutia Kondh tribe rediscovered a palate for the ‘poor man’s food’

The Hindu  

Rajamudu Majhi may not be articulate enough to recount the millet’s journey from its glorious past to the brink of disappearance. But when asked in what way the millet is valued in his Kutia Kondh tribe’s life and dietary systems, the 60-year-old resident of Dupi village near the scenic Belghar Valley would passionately describe the strong bonding that tribals enjoy …

Odisha Crop Kandhamal Tribals Started Village Millet
Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu victory | Odisha marks the big day with all the razzmatazz

The Hindu  

The tribal heartland in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Thursday erupted into frenzied celebrations as National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu registered an impressive victory to become the 15th President of India. In every corner of Odisha, leaders and people congratulated each other and offered sweets, elated at Ms. Murmu, the first tribal woman and daughter of the soil, becoming …

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In rural Odisha, videos fight food taboos for pregnant women
3 years, 2 months ago

In rural Odisha, videos fight food taboos for pregnant women

Live Mint  

One afternoon in August, walking through green fields and a fine drizzle, nine women from Odisha’s Barhatipura village arrived at an anganwadi, a rural child care centre, its walls adorned with bright murals of birds, bees, flowers and wild animals. Jhuni Giri, a woman in her late 20s, says they usually ate vegetables grown in backyards, which ensured a wholesome …

Health Food Women Village Areas Eat Many Women
Odisha: 10-ft-long crocodile rescued from irrigation canal in Kendrapara
3 years, 2 months ago

Odisha: 10-ft-long crocodile rescued from irrigation canal in Kendrapara

India Today  

A ten-foot long estuarine crocodile was rescued by forest personnel from an irrigation canal in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Wednesday. The crocodile had sneaked into the canal at Padmanabhpur village near Bhitarkanika national park, a forest department official said. After spotting the reptile in the irrigation canal, locals informed personnel of the forest department, who rescued it in a swift …

Forest Crocodile Irrigation Canal
Children served liquor for Covid protection in Odisha village, video viral
4 years, 5 months ago

Children served liquor for Covid protection in Odisha village, video viral

India Today  

More than 50 children aged between 10 and 12 years were made to drink salapa — local country liquor — in a village in Odisha’s Malkangiri district to prevent them from the novel coronavirus. The viral video also showed that no one was following Covid-19 guidelines like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. “Also, giving liquor to children is a …

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