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.

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. 

Incessant Rainfall: Jalaka river crosses danger mark, breach in Indravati canal
Incessant Rainfall: Jalaka river crosses danger mark, breach in Indravati canal

Residents who are already reeling under severe loss due to the flood last month, anticipated more loss. 

Vegetable Vendor's Daughter Who Qualified NEET
Odisha veggie seller’s daughter cracks NEET, father can’t stop crying

Vegetable vendor, Krushna Chandra Panda’s younger daughter, Ishrita has cracked the NEET with flying colors and is all set to become a doctor. She has scored 622 out of 720.

Orange Warning For Heavy Rainfall
Low pressure update: IMD issues orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Odisha.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rainfall warning issued for several Odisha districts; check IMD’s forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha in the next few days.

Odisha's Gajapati stung by fresh Dengue outbreak
Odisha's Gajapati stung by fresh Dengue outbreak

Lack of Dengue testing system and absence of a dedicated isolation ward at Mohana Hospital has worsened the situation for patients.  

Yellow Warning For Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm with lightning alert for several Odisha districts, check updates

Malkangiri recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36 degree Celsius on Sunday.

‘Drunk’ teacher thrashes students black and blue in Odisha school, detained 
Drunk teacher thrashes students black and blue in Odisha's Gajapati district

The injured students have been admitted to the hospital, while Behera has been detained by Adaba police after a complaint was lodged against him.

Hundreds of Aadhaar cards buried
Hundreds of Aadhaar cards found buried in Gajapati village

A local spotted the postmaster dumping huge number of Aadhaar cards in an open field and burying it. He then alerted other residents who reached the spot and dug out all the Aadhaar cards.

Twin low pressure systems likely over Bay of Bengal by Aug 7 & 13; heavy rain in store for Odisha
Twin low pressure over Bay of Bengal by Aug 7 & 13; heavy rain in store for Odisha

As per sources, the second system may intensify into a depression triggering heavy rainfall. The enhanced rainfall activity may dampen the Independence Day celebrations in the State on August 15.

Low Pressure Update
Low pressure area likely by Aug 7; IMD issues orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha

A low pressure system is likely form over Northwest & adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal around August 7, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

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