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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The cops destroyed about 90,000 ganja plants cultivated on 45 acres of land. After cutting the plants, they set them on fire.
With there being no possibility of the paddy plants bearing fruits, the depressed farmers on Sunday let cattle loose in their farmlands.
The family alleged the administration has not lifted a finger to trace Ujjala.
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.
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.
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.
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 from society over the marriage, George returned home recently after leading a life of misery for around two decades.
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.
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.
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.
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