Similipal National Park reopens for tourists
Baripada: The Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district, which had been closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 situation, reopened for tourists on Sunday. A maximum of 35 and 25 four-wheelers are allowed to enter the park from Kaliani gate and Pithabata gate, respectively, from 6 am to 9 am every day. Two ticket counters have been opened at the two gates. Night halt at Gudgudia, Kumari, Ramtirtha, Barehipani and Jamuani in the park and tickets are booked at www.ecotourodisha.com. The Covid-19 guidelines are being strictly followed at the park.
Woman found dead near canal in Boudh
Boudh: Body of a married woman was found near a canal at Biramchandrapur village under Boudh police limits on Sunday morning.The deceased was identified as Santoshini Jena (35) of the village. She had gone out to attend nature’s call. Though the reason behind her death was yet to be ascertained, it was suspected that she was murdered as the body bore grievous injury marks. Police reached the village, recovered the body for postmortem and started an investigation into the incident.
Rs 1-cr gold ornaments stolen from B’pur shop
Brahmapur: Miscreants looted away gold ornaments worth over Rs 1 crore from the Vinod Jewellery in the city late on Friday night. The Big Bazaar police have started investigations on the basis of CCTV footage. In his complaint, shop owner J Ravi Kumar said the door of his jewellery was found broken on Saturday morning. It was found that gold ornaments worth Rs 1 crore stolen. The CCTV footage showed that the theft was committed between 3 am and 4am on Saturday by three looters. IIC Prsant Bhupati is conducting investigations.
46 gamblers held, Rs 2L seized in Ganjam
Brahmapur: The Ganjam police busted eight gambling dens and arrested 46 gamblers from different places across the district during the last 24 hours. The cops also seized Rs 2,15,635 from them. Besides, the police have also started a special drive against extortion collection. A total 13 cases have been registered and 26 persons arrested in this connection so far.