Manisha Naik
District Correspondent, Deogarh
Manisha Naik covers Deogarh's forest and wildlife beat, rural development, and local governance, reporting from the district headquarters.
Articles by Manisha Naik
Odisha Jatra Actor Piyush Tripathy Collapses On Stage
Odisha Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy collapsed on stage during a late-night performance in Basupali village, Deogarh, after falling ill and was treated for dehydration.
Female elephant carcass found in Deogarh forest, natural death suspected
Forest officials found a female elephant carcass in Deogarh’s Jharaberni Khesra forest and suspect natural death, sending samples for testing.
Female elephant carcass found in Deogarh forest, officials suspect natural death
Forest officials found a female elephant carcass in Deogarh’s Jharaberni Khesra forest and suspect natural death pending lab tests.
Female elephant carcass found in Deogarh forest, death likely natural
A female elephant carcass found in Deogarh’s Jharaberni Khesra forest is suspected to have died of natural causes, with samples sent for lab confirmation.
Odisha Speeds Up Land Acquisition for Talcher-Bimalagarh Rail Line
Odisha officials met in Bhubaneswar to fast-track land acquisition for the 149.78‑km Talcher-Bimalagarh rail line, which remains incomplete after over 20 years due to pending private, forest and government land.
Odisha govt pushes to clear final land hurdles for Talcher-Bimalagarh rail line
Odisha govt convened a review meeting to accelerate land acquisition for the long‑delayed Talcher‑Bimalagarh broad‑gauge railway line.
Dharmendra Pradhan hoists tricolor at Jharbahal school
Dharmendra Pradhan hoisted the tricolor at Govt SSD High School in Jharbahal, Deogarh, Odisha, according to a PTI report that did not specify the date or occasion.
Six girl students fall ill during flag hoisting in Deogarh
Six girl students fell ill during a flag-hoisting ceremony at Padianali UGUP School in Deogarh on Independence Day, officials said.
Flash flood risk looms as 11 Odisha districts on alert after heavy rain
Meteorological authorities issued severe weather alerts for northern Odisha as a low-pressure system progressed northwest from the North Bay of Bengal on August 13, 2026.
Hind Mazdoor Sabha protests at MCL headquarters in Odisha's Burla
HMS staged a protest at MCL headquarters in Burla demanding action on a 16-point charter for workers, contractual employees, displaced families and project-affected communities.
Four girls fall ill after mid-day meal at Odisha high school
Four girl students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal at Naikula tribal high school in Barkote block on August 12, 2026.
Talcher-Bimlagarh railway line cost rises to Rs 3,390 crore due to land acquisition delays
The cost of the Talcher-Bimlagarh railway line has risen to Rs 3,390 crore from Rs 727 crore due to delays in land acquisition, with 756 hectare of required land acquired so far.
IMD Red Warning for Sundargarh, Three Districts; Wet Spell Till Aug 2
IMD has issued a red warning for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh and Sambalpur on July 29 as intense rainfall and thunderstorms continue across Odisha till August 2.
Child killed, farmer missing as heavy rain lashes Odisha's Deogarh district
A three-year-old boy was killed and a farmer went missing as incessant rain lashed Odisha's Deogarh district, officials said.
9 Seniors Punished for Ragging at Deogarh JNV Hostel
Five Class XI and four Class XII students face disciplinary action for ragging and assaulting six Class IX juniors at Deogarh JNV.
Odisha Weather Alert: Red Warnings and Heavy Rains Loom Over Key Districts
As a low-pressure system develops over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha braces for extreme weather. While districts like Jagatsinghpur face red alerts, Deogarh's forests and waterfalls remain under closer watch.
Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Western Odisha as Low Pressure System Looms
Heavy rainfall is expected in Western Odisha as a low pressure system forms over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the IMD to issue Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings for several districts.
Tragedy in Badarama Forest: Beauty Parlour Worker's Body Found After Abduction
Amid the vibrant celebrations of the Rath Yatra in Sambalpur, a tragic tale of love turned violent has gripped the Kosal region. A beautician's body was discovered in Badarama forest after her abductor confessed to her murder.
Deogarh: Pradhanpat Waterfall & the Bamra Legacy
Deogarh — "Abode of Divinity" and Western Odisha's smallest district — is known for Pradhanpat and Koradkot falls, Kailash Palace and Utsav Pradhanpat.