Kalahandi
The "Pot of Arts" at Odisha's south-western meeting point — Karlapat sanctuary, Asurgarh's 2,000-year-old settlement and the martial Ghumura dance.
BALCO Wins Karlapat Bauxite Block in Odisha With 175% Premium
BALCO emerged as the preferred bidder for the 248-million-tonne Karlapat bauxite block in Kalahandi district after quoting a 175 per cent premium in the auction.
Kalahandi BJP Leader Murder: Vigilance Raid Launched
A BJP leader was murdered in Kalahandi, Odisha, prompting a vigilance raid.
Two Kalahandi Men Arrested After 5kg Ganja Seized in Honda, Goa
Valpoi Police seized 5.091 kg of ganja worth Rs 5 lakh near Honda and arrested two men from Kalahandi district in Odisha.
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Bastaren Mouli Jatra Celebrated in Kokasara’s Temra Village, Kalahandi
Bastaren Mouli Jatra was celebrated on August 3, 2026 in Temra village, Kokasara, with Lathi Yatra and Kaalisi blessings, signalling the start of paddy sowing for local farmers.
Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya Principal Arrested for Rs 10,000 Bribe in Kalahandi
Vigilance arrested OAV principal Sitakanta Rana in Thuamul Rampur for allegedly taking a Rs 10,000 bribe to clear pending SHG cleaning-work bills.
Kalahandi teen's snakebite death leads to 36‑hour postmortem delay
Madhuri Majhi, 16, died after a snakebite in Thuamul Rampur, and her family endured a 36‑hour wait and trips to three hospitals for a postmortem.
Ghumura Dance in Odisha: Origins and Significance
Ghumura is a traditional folk dance from western Odisha, blending martial movements, drum music and vibrant costumes, performed during festivals and rituals.
Tal Kandaguda village lacks road, electricity in Kalahandi
Tal Kandaguda village in Kalahandi lacks road and electricity, leaving 150 residents to trek seven kilometres for basic services while seeking government infrastructure.
Durga Charan Mishra Wins Three Gold at SBKF International Games 2026
Retired Additional Superintendent of Police Durga Charan Mishra won three gold medals in shot put, discus and javelin at the SBKF International Games 2026 in Pokhara, Nepal.
Industrial groups eye Karlapat bauxite block in Kalahandi
Adani, Reliance Industries, Hindalco, Vedanta Aluminium, Powercem and Coal India are eyeing the 207-million-tonne Karlapat bauxite block in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.
Two Arrested After Fatal Land Dispute Attack in Kalahandi
Two men were arrested after Subeshwar Sabar was killed in a land dispute attack in Kumajor village, Kalahandi on July 24.
Kalahandi woman gives birth to baby boy on train in Tamil Nadu
Jamuna Majhi from Lanjigarh in Kalahandi gave birth to a baby boy on the Ernakulam–Tatanagar Express in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday morning.
OHPC awards Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project to MEIL in Kalahandi
OHPC has awarded the letter of intent for the 600 MW Upper Indravati pumped storage project in Kalahandi to Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd.
Disabled tribal child denied pension, housing benefits in Kalahandi
A 7‑year‑old tribal boy with 80 % disability in Kalahandi has been denied government pension and housing benefits despite eligibility.
Negligence of 108 Ambulance in Kalahandi Sparks Outrage Over Child's Death
An 11-year-old girl in Kalahandi died after a 108 ambulance broke down for three hours, revealing deep-seated issues in Odisha’s emergency healthcare system.
World Champion Akash Ranjan Mund from Kalahandi Wins Two Golds at World Abilitysport Youth Games
From the cultural heartland of Kalahandi to the global arena of Mersin, Akash Ranjan Mund's triumph at the World Abilitysport Youth Games 2026 has redefined para badminton's future.
Kalahandi Police Crack Down on Illegal Arms and Cash
Kalahandi Police crack down on illegal arms and cash in a daring raid, arresting three suspects and recovering a country-made rifle and Rs 93,000 in cash.
Karlapat Bauxite Block: The New Gold Rush in Odisha's Kalahandi District
A 207-million-tonne bauxite deposit in Odisha's Kalahandi district has sparked a high-stakes race among India's industrial giants, with companies like Adani and Vedanta vying for control of the prized resource.
Odisha's Golden Boy Akash Clinches World Titles at Abilitysport Youth Games 2026
In a triumph that reverberated across continents, Kalahandi’s Akash Ranjan Mund etched his name into global para badminton history at the World Abilitysport Youth Games 2026 in Turkey.
Poor Roads Force Family to Carry Pregnant Woman in Kalahandi Crisis
A critical incident in Kalahandi district has once again underscored the dire state of infrastructure in the region, as a family was forced to carry a pregnant woman on a handmade stretcher after ambulance services failed to reach her due to poor road conditions.
Kalahandi's Karlapat bauxite mine: A prize catch for aluminium industry
India's biggest industrial groups are racing to secure Odisha's Karlapat bauxite block, with the aluminium industry eyeing a major prize.
LongStraw Carbon Pioneers Climate Action and Rural Employment in Kalahandi
In Kalahandi, Odisha, LongStraw Carbon is reviving tribal communities through a groundbreaking biochar initiative—turning agricultural waste into a climate solution, job creator, and soil enhancer.
Kalahandi: Ghumura Dance, Karlapat Wildlife & Asurgarh
Kalahandi — the "Pot of Arts" — is famous for the martial Ghumura dance, Karlapat sanctuary and the 2,000-year-old Asurgarh settlement.