News from Gajapati

Gajapati District has been named after Maharaja Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo, the Ex–Raja Sahib of Paralakhemundi estate (the 1st Prime Minister of Odisha State), who is remembered for his contribution in formation of a separate Odisha province and inclusion of Paralakhemundi estate in Odisha. This district has famous for the Buddhist temple, the highest in South Asia at Chandragiri. Tibetan refugees’ settlement at Chandragiri is another place for the tourist to visit.

LAccMI scheme: Fanfare belies ground realities in rural Odisha?
LAccMI scheme: Fanfare belies ground realities in rural Odisha? 

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka said, “We have seen many schemes like KALIA, Biju Yuba Bahini and Peetha. Such dramas of the government are seen during the election time. The government has no long-term plans. By launching such short-term schemes, the BJD government is trying to fool people.”   

OTV Impact: Help pours in for orphaned girl; post-death rituals of grandmother conducted
OTV Impact: Help pours in for orphaned girl; post-death rituals of grandmother conducted

Nandi’s grandmother died on January 30. Her last rites were somehow managed with the help of locals. But she was too broke to bear the expenses of other rituals. She moved from house to house asking for rice and money. 

Blot on Khaki: Odisha cop among two arrested in Rs 30 lakh loot case
Blot on Khaki: Odisha cop among two arrested in Rs 30 lakh loot case

A case was registered against the two following which the constable has been dismissed from the job while several other persons of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh involved in the loot case are absconding. 

21 school students injured as pickup van overturns in Odisha’s Gajapati
21 school students injured as pickup van overturns in Odisha’s Gajapati

As many as 21 school students were injured, among whom three sustained critical injuries, after the pickup van they were travelling in overturned at Champa Ghati in Gajapati district’s Mohana area on Monday.  

40 picnickers injured as bus overturns at Taptapani ghati in Odisha 
40 picnickers injured as bus overturns at Taptapani ghati in Odisha 

In a tragic incident, over 40 picnickers including several children suffered critical injuries after the bus they were travelling in overturned at Taptapani ghati on Sunday. 

'Royal Bengal Tiger' strikes terror in Odisha’s R Udaygiri, 'kills two cattle' 
'Royal Bengal Tiger' strikes terror in Odisha’s R Udaygiri, 'kills two cattle' 

Timiti Bhuyan, a resident of Uama village under R Udaygiri range, had tethered his ox and calf outside his cottage on Saturday night. On Sunday morning, he was shocked to see body parts of his cattle lying scattered near the cottage.

Sore over government apathy, Odisha villagers raise funds, install utility poles 
Sore over government apathy, Odisha villagers raise funds, install utility poles 

At a time when the state government is making tall claims about rural electrification, the ground reality in Budhakua village is telling a different story. The village is still awaiting electricity. 

Cannabis plants worth Rs 9 crore destroyed in Odisha’s Gajapati
Cannabis plants worth Rs 9 crore destroyed in Odisha’s Gajapati

The cops destroyed about 90,000 ganja plants cultivated on 45 acres of land. After cutting the plants, they set them on fire.

Paddy farmers in Gajapati stare at uncertain future due to deficit rainfall, rue 'failure' of lift i
Paddy farmers in Gajapati stare at uncertain future due to deficit rainfall, rue 'failure' of lift irrigation project 

With there being no possibility of the paddy plants bearing fruits, the depressed farmers on Sunday let cattle loose in their farmlands. 

Odisha youth who migrated to Gujarat in search of work, missing for a year 
Odisha youth who migrated to Gujarat in search of work, missing for a year 

The family alleged the administration has not lifted a finger to trace Ujjala. 

Royal Bengal Tiger prowls in Odisha’s Gajapati forests, gives sleepless nights to residents  
Royal Bengal Tiger prowls in Odisha’s Gajapati forests, gives sleepless nights to residents  

While keeping track of the movements of the wild animal, the officers are also creating awareness among the villagers on how to save their and their domestic animals’ lives. 

NH running through school campuses puts students at grave risk in Odisha’s Gajapati
NH running through school campuses puts students at grave risk in Odisha’s Gajapati

To have mid-day meals or to attend their classes, students have to cross the road. The road being a busy one, the students are constantly exposed to danger. 

This Odisha school has 13 toilets for 23 students, but no boundary wall 
This Odisha school has 13 toilets for 23 students, but no boundary wall 

There is the possibility of vehicles veering towards the school and causing injuries to the students and teachers. Fortunately, no such mishap has so far occurred. But that doesn’t mean that such a mishap wouldn’t happen. 

Fed up with 'govt apathy', villagers lay out pipes to collect drinking water in Odisha 
Fed up with 'govt apathy', villagers lay out pipes to collect drinking water in Odisha 

Udasingh village is inhabited by families belonging to 16 tribal communities. There is a tube well in the village which is no longer dispensing water. The villagers said it is lying defunct. 

Ostracised over love marriage 20 yrs ago, man returns to village with family in Gajapati 
OTV Impact: Ostracised over love marriage 20 yrs ago, man returns to village with family in Gajapati 

Ostracised from society over the marriage, George returned home recently after leading a life of misery for around two decades. 

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