Nuapada
Offbeat plateau country along the Chhattisgarh border — Sunabeda tiger landscape, 9th-century Pataleswar temple and Yogimath's prehistoric rock art.
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Government Official Suspended in Nuapada Amid Bribery Allegations
A government official in Nuapada, Odisha, has been suspended amid allegations of bribery.
Leopard Sighting Triggers Alert in Nuapada's Sunabeda Sanctuary
A leopard has been spotted in the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada district, prompting a safety advisory from the Forest Department.
Odisha floods affect over 7 lakh people as July rainfall 97% above normal
Over seven lakh people in Odisha were affected by floods after July rainfall reached 97% above normal, with 1.89 lakh evacuated.
Nuapada Administration on High Alert for Flood Preparedness
Nuapada district administration has intensified preparedness measures for flood-like conditions.
Odisha DRAF Rescues Eight from Birighat River Floods in Nuapada
Odisha DRAF rescued eight people, including poultry farm owner Dharmudhar Bag and seven workers, trapped overnight by Birighat river floods in Nuapada's Khariar block.
Fire Teams Rescue 27 Stranded Persons from Birighat River in Nuapada
Personnel from the Khariar Fire Station rescued 27 individuals, including four women and three children, from the surging Birighat River near Daragaon village in Nuapada district.
Nuapada Rains Breach SP Residence Wall, 35 Rescued in Flooding
Torrential rains in Nuapada district caused the collapse of the SP’s residence wall, exposing the premises to a national highway and forcing 35 residents to evacuate flooding villages.
Floodwaters Submerge Roads, Damage Bridges in Western Odisha
Torrential rain flooded roads, damaged bridges and submerged houses in Nuapada, Sambalpur and Bolangir, disrupting transport and prompting evacuations and school holidays.
Heavy rains flood Nuapada roads, isolate villages, close schools
Heavy rainfall flooded roads, washed away culverts, isolated villages, and forced school closures in Nuapada district on July 29, 2026.
Police Bust Gambling Den in Nuapada, Teacher Among Four Arrested
Khariar Police raided a hotel at Boden Chhak in Nuapada, arresting four people including a school teacher and seizing ₹40,500 in cash and gambling equipment.
Road caves in Cuttack’s Nuapada-Khapuria after heavy downpour
A section of road at Cuttack’s Nuapada-Khapuria caved in after heavy rain, halting traffic and prompting safety measures with no casualties were reported.
Two Students Rescued After Balangir Waterfall Incident
Two students were rescued by Bongomunda Fire Service after falling into Gumpha Dam waterfall in Balangir district.
Nuapada Migrant Worker's Suspicious Death in Hyderabad Sparks Outcry and Protests
A migrant worker from Nuapada died under mysterious conditions in Hyderabad, triggering a wave of protests and allegations of foul play. Villagers blocked a major highway demanding answers.
Wild Boar Poaching Crackdown: Four Hunters Arrested in Nuapada
A special forest team in Nuapada uncovered a brutal poaching operation, arresting four men caught using electric wires to trap wild boars—and seizing 2.2 kilograms of meat.
Wild Boar Poachers Brought to Justice in Nuapada
Four hunters were arrested in Nuapada district for poaching a wild boar using electric wires. The operation was hailed as a significant success in curbing wildlife crimes in the region.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Deadline Extended Amid Surge in Applications for 5,989 Posts
With the application deadline extended until August 12, the OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 has intensified competition for 5,989 vacancies, impacting districts like Nuapada and Sundargarh in Western Odisha.
Khadial NAC Chairman and 9 Councillors Make Shocking Political Shift to BJP
In a dramatic turn of events, Khadial NAC Chairman Ujjwal Gupta and nine local councillors have left the Biju Janata Dal to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, signaling a seismic shift in Nuapada's political dynamics.
Nuapada: Sunabeda Plateau, Yogimath Rock Art & Khariar
Nuapada is offbeat plateau country along the Chhattisgarh border — Sunabeda's proposed tiger reserve, Pataleswar temple and Yogimath's prehistoric rock art.