Tag: Mayurbhanj

Country where prisoners dig their own graves!

State

Mayurbhanj man gets lifer for killing tribal woman on suspicion of witchcraft

October 8, 2020

Baripada: A 41-year-old man was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life by a court in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district Thursday for ...

Coronavirus

Mayurbhanj doctor dies in fight against COVID-19 virus

October 8, 2020

Baripada: There have been instances when frontline workers fighting the pandemic COVID-19 have fallen victim to the deadly virus. Doctors, ...

State

Viral video leads to suspension of these two cops in Odisha; read on to know the reason

October 8, 2020

Baripada: Two constables had to pay a heavy price for being sozzled under the influence of alcohol in Mayurbhanj district. ...

State

Jumbos on damaging spree in Bangiriposi

October 4, 2020

Bangiriposi: Even as paddy crop is ripening, elephant menace has been a cause of concern for farmers in Bangiriposi area ...

State

This 14-member tribal family in Odisha sleeps on ‘mancha’ in single-room accommodation

October 1, 2020

Champua: Can you imagine how a 14-memebr family is residing in a single-room accommodation? They have erected a wooden platform ...

Coronavirus

COVID-19: Karanjia town in Mayurbhanj district observes three-day shutdown

September 28, 2020

Mayurbhanj: Close on the heels of the Jharsuguda Chamber of Commerce (JCC) which announced a voluntary week-long shutdown to stop ...

Coronavirus

Locals protest cremation of COVID-19 victim’s body

September 28, 2020

Baripada: Amid the spread of COVID-19 cases in Mayurbhanj district, tension flared up in Baripada over the funeral rites of ...

State

Mayurbhanj homoeopathic college stares at uncertain future

September 28, 2020

Baripada: Lack of infrastructure has left the Mayurbhanj Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital (MHMCH) paralysed at Baripada. The Ayush Ministry, ...

State

Toddler branded with hot iron to cure stomachache in Odisha

September 26, 2020

Baripada: Despite the health department taking several measures to wean people away from traditional healing practices grounded on superstition, incidents ...