Odisha’s Ancient Secret: 15 Million-Year-Old Fossils Found in Mayurbhanj’s Baripada

A major fossil discovery in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has surprised researchers. Almost 15 million-year-old fossils from the Miocene period were found near Baripada, revealing clues about the region’s prehistoric past. The discovery suggests the area was once connected to a marine environment millions of years ago.