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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Mortal remains of six workers killed in AP quarry collapse brought to Odisha
BERHAMPUR: The mortal remains of six Odia migrant workers, who died in the stone quarry collapse in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district, were brought to their native places in Ganjam and Gajapati districts on Monday. Of the six deceased, four hailed from Ganjam - two each from Digapahandi and Dharakote blocks. The rest two belonged to Mohana block in neighbouring Gajapati district. When the body of Dandapani Badatya (48) reached Chasa Nimakhandi, and that of Banamali Behera (30) arrived in Bangarada, heart-wrenching scenes unfolded in the two villages under Digapahandi block. Both men were the sole breadwinners of their families, leaving behind elderly parents and young children who now face a bleak future. Similarly, families of Musa Jena (43) of Bahadaguda and Santosh Gouda (36) of Kasei village in Dharakote were also devastated. Musa has left behind wife Manjula, an ailing mother and two-year-old son.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Bodies of six Odia workers brought back to their villages
Berhampur: Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in four villages across Ganjam district as the bodies of six Odia workers, who lost their lives in a granite quarry accident in Andhra Pradesh, were brought to their respective villages for the last rites on Monday. The accident took place on Sunday when a portion of rock collapsed at a quarry near Ballikurava in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district, claiming the lives of six Odia migrant workers. The deceased included two workers each from Digapahandi and Dharakote blocks in Ganjam district, and two others from Mohana block in Gajapati district. Eight other workers, mostly Odias, sustained injuries in the incident. The Ganjam district administration facilitated the transportation of the bodies from Digapahandi to their home villages. Transport minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena and fisheries and animal resources minister Gokulaananda Mallick visited the grieving families to offer their condolences. The victims were identified as Danda Badatya, 48, from Chasa Nimakhandi, Banamali Behera, 30, from Bangarda in Digapahandi block, Santosh Gouda, 36, from Bada Kashei, and Musa Jena, 43, from Bahadaguda in Dharakote block. The tragedy has left their families devastated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing Older Women should Avoid Learn More Undo Laxmi, wife of Danda Badatya, expressed her despair, saying, "I don't know what we will do now, as he was the only breadwinner of the family." Danda, who had been working in Andhra Pradesh for seven years, had recently visited his village and promised to return for Ganesh Puja. Similarly, Bhagaban Behera, the father of Banamali Behera, was shocked by the news of his son's death. Banamali had gone to Andhra Pradesh two months ago to earn a livelihood, and the family had been planning his wedding this year. In Gajapati district's Mohana block, a sombre atmosphere prevailed as the bodies of Tukuna Dalia (37) and Bhaskar Bisoi (40) were brought back to their village. Both had left for Andhra Pradesh about a month ago in search of work. Rina Dalai, the wife of Tukuna, was inconsolable and fainted several times upon hearing the news of her husband's untimely death. She is now left to care for their two young children.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Odisha man killed over coconut plucking price
BHUBANESWAR: A lawyer allegedly attacked a coconut plucker with a machete near Garage Chhak in the capital city on Monday. Police said the coconut plucker identified as Banamali Behera was plucking coconuts from a tree in a house when the lawyer asked him to come to his residence for the same purpose. Behera charged Rs 300 to pluck coconuts from a tree in his house. However, he allegedly refused to pay the amount demanded by Behera and asked him to do the job at lower price. A heated exchange broke out between them and the man allegedly snatched Behera's machete and attacked him. Behera sustained serious head injuries in the incident and was rushed to a hospital. Behera's wife later lodged a complaint with Lingaraj police in this regard. 'A case was registered and investigation launched into the matter. The accused is absconding and efforts are being made to nab him,' said an officer of Lingaraj police station.
