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.

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.

Odisha Mamata Yojana in perils: 2 separate incidents in Mohana expose failure of govt
Odisha Mamata Yojana in perils: 2 separate incidents in Mohana expose failure of govt

While one incident took place in Kusumpali village the other incident is reported from Karchbadi. 

Tension at Nuasahi Sahi as youth flees after swindling Rs 15 lakh from job aspirants
Youth flees after swindling Rs 15 lakh from job aspirants in Odisha

He collected Rs 5000 to Rs 6000 from jobseekers promising them jobs of block coordinators and panchayat coordinators in Digapahandi, Hinjilicut, Aska, Shergarh and Patrapur blocks in Ganjam districts, sources informed.

Police launch probe as boy dies after eating lollipop
8-year-old boy in Odisha dies mysteriously, family blames lollipop

As per initial reports, the boy was offered a lollipop by a person, who runs a shop in the village. Mystery shrouds the entire incident as the shop owner offered the lollipop to the boy after calling him to his house.

IMD Predicts Rain In Odisha On Kumar Purnima
Rain intensity to increase from Kumar Purnima in Odisha: IMD

As per IMD, several parts of the state are likely to experience heavy rainfall activities for the next couple of days.  A yellow warning for thunderstorm and heavy rainfall has been issued for various districts till October 11.

Low Pressure Triggers Rainfall In Odisha
Low pressure update: Rain lashes several parts of Odisha on Maha Navami

As per IMD, the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase as a low pressure system has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood.

Doors of this Odisha temple open once a year during Navratri
Doors of this Odisha temple open once a year during Navratri, find out why

Situated near Dolabandha in Parlakhemundi, the temple remains closed for rest of the year.

Odisha migrant labourer's leg, palm chopped off by middlemen for demanding wage
Odisha migrant labourer's leg, palm chopped off by middlemen for demanding wages

After working for a week, when Mumru demanded wages from the middlemen, they allegedly beat him and made him drink alcohol.

Bus overturns in Gajapati
2 killed, several injured in two separate road mishaps in Odisha

While the identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, the injured is undergoing treatment at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in the district.

Monsoon in Odisha: State receives 5% more rain than normal, Kandhamal records maximum
State receives 5% more rain than normal, Kandhamal receives highest

During the period between June 1 and September 20, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kandhamal, Gajapati and Koraput districts recorded excess rainfall while the rest 25 districts received normal rianfall. 

Honey bees sting minor boy to death, injure many in Gajapati
Honey bees sting minor boy to death, injure many in Gajapati

A man took his cattle out to the forest for grazing with three of his sons also accompanying him to the jungle. However, the swarm of honey bees attacked them in the forest. 

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