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.

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. 

Bansadhara breaches danger mark
Bansadhara, Baitarani breach danger marks, trigger panic among villagers

As rain is continuing in the upper catchment area, it is expected that the water flow in the river will rise further. Local residents are in a state of panic as the situation may lead to the inundation of low-lying areas.

Wooden Bridge Gets Washed Away In Mohana
Rain fury: Wooden bridge washes away in Gajapati's Mohana; 3 villages cut off

The wooden bridge at Nimbad village under Gardama panchayat used to act as a lifeline for the residents of three villages including Matakupa and Napakeju.

Body Taken On A Rickshaw Trolley
Disrespect to the dead as body carried on trolley rickshaw due to unavailability of hearse

As per reports, Sahu was rushed to the CHC after his health deteriorated. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the hospital. However, due to the lack of a hearse, the family of Sahu was allegedly forced to carry the body on a trolley rickshaw.

After Kotia, Andhra's intrusion reported from Odisha’s Gajapati district
After Kotia, Andhra's intrusion reported from Odisha’s Gajapati district

Triggering a fresh controversy, Andhra Pradesh officials reportedly intruded into villages of Gangabada panchayat under Rayagada block in Gajapati district and carried out some land verification. 

Visually Challenged
This visually-impaired man ekes out a living with his melodious voice

His physical disability has not been able to break the morale of Raghunath who keeps on visiting places like Ganjam, Gajapati, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and even Andhra Pradesh and other places.

CB Team
Crime Branch starts probe into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya class 9 girl student’s death

The Crime Branch team started the probe by visiting the house of the deceased and interacting with her family members. It is pertinent to mention here that Soudamini was found hanging on school premises in February this year.

Child’s death due to expired medicine sparks tension in Odisha’s Gajapati 
Child’s death due to expired medicine sparks tension in Odisha’s Gajapati 

While undergoing treatment at the Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack, the child breathed his last night. 

Man roams with wife’s severed head in Odisha’s Gajapati, detained 
Man roams with wife’s severed head in Odisha’s Gajapati, detained 

Far from feeling guilty for his action, Chandrasekhar came to his village while carrying the severed head all along the village road. Then he put it on the verandah of his house. 

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