Maguni Charan Kuanr, pioneer of rod puppetry in Odisha and Padma Shri awardee, passed away in Keonjhar at the age of 88. His legacy in traditional puppet dance form and contribution to Odisha's art and culture will be remembered. Condolences to his family, friends, and admirers.
RAIPUR: In a grim response to Maoist threats, septuagenarian Padma Shri awardee Hemchand Manjhi, a revered traditional medicine practitioner in tribal.
RAIPUR: Security forces on Friday shot dead one more Maoist near the site of Thursday's gunfight in Bastar's Narayanpur district, taking the insurgent.
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Police said the incident took place around 11.15am near Amdai mine under Chhotedongar police station in Narayanpur district when security personnel and police were patrolling the area