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.

Mahendratanaya irrigation project
Odisha farmers sore over inordinate delay in Mahendratanaya irrigation project

Long delay in the construction work has left the locals, especially the farmers in the region, irked.

Odisha man constructs graves for himself, wife while still alive 
Odisha man constructs graves for himself, wife while still alive 

Instead of getting a building constructed, they have constructed graves for themselves. For this strange reason, the couple is at the centre of discussion in the locality. 

Class 9 girl found hanging on school premises in Gajapati, family cries foul play
Class 9 girl found hanging on school premises in Gajapati, family cries foul play

She was rushed to Paralakhemundi District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). However, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Suffocation Deaths
Smoke from generator suffocates two to death in Odisha’s Gajapati

As per initial reports, as many as four persons were sleeping inside a room and two of them were suffocated to death after inhaling toxic carbon monoxide fumes from a generator which was being used last night near the house.

Earthquake
Mild quake hits Odisha's Gajapati

There was no report of any casualty or damage to property. The tremor occurred at 9.46 AM at a depth of 5 km, the IMD said.

Tortoise smuggling bid foiled, 20 tortoises recovered in Odisha’s Gajapati 
Tortoise smuggling bid foiled, 20 tortoises recovered in Odisha’s Gajapati 

As per reports, one person came out of the district fishery office and was going somewhere riding a bike. Suspecting something fishy, local people intercepted him and upon a search, they found he possessed the aquatic animals. 

Mahendragiri hill of Odisha gets biodiversity heritage site tag
Mahendragiri hill of Odisha gets biodiversity heritage site tag

Mahendragiri hill, located 1000 metre above mean sea level, is one of the biological, ecological and archaeological important mountain ecosystems in Odisha.

Cold Conditions
Minimum temp drops below 15 degrees in 19 places in Odisha; check coldest districts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday informed 19 places in Odisha recorded minimum (night) temperature below 15 degree Celsius.

Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast
Rain alert for 6 Odisha districts, check IMD’s latest forecast

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.

Govt 'turns blind', Odisha villagers take up road construction on their own
Govt 'turns blind', Odisha villagers take up road construction on their own

When the villagers’ repeated pleas allegedly failed to yield any result, the villagers carried out the construction work on their own.

Boy who lost both hands to electrocution seeks Odisha govt's help for artificial limbs
Boy who lost both hands to electrocution seeks Odisha govt's help for artificial limbs

Abhijit Nayak, a 10-year-old boy from Ghasapada village of Mohana in southern Gajapati district, lost his hands after accidentally touching 11kv electric wire in December 2019.

Mercury to drop by 2-3 degrees across Odisha from Nov 12 
Mercury to drop by 2-3 degrees across Odisha from Nov 12 

The weathermen also predicted that there will be dry weather condition from 8.30am of November 10 to 8.30am of November 14. For farmers, there is no warning for the next 24 hours.

Sameer Pradhani
After border intrusion prevention device, Gajapati ITI student now innovates smart stick for police

As per the demonstration presented by Sameer, the stick is capable of multiple operations which gives it a winning edge over conventional wooden/bamboo sticks used by home guards and police officials.

Dharmendra Pradhan
Andhra-Odisha border dispute: Pradhan seeks Patnaik's intervention for harmonious resolution

Writing a letter to the Chief Minister, Pradhan said border dispute issues emerged in the villages in South Odisha.

IMD's Forecast On Cyclonic Circulation
IMD’s latest update on southwest monsoon withdrawal and cyclonic circulation

The southwest monsoon is likely to further withdraw from remaining parts of Gujarat, some parts of Maharashtra and some parts of east India during subsequent two days.

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