News from Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur, the smallest district of Odisha in size, is known for its rich cultural heritage and contribution to socio-economic development. This district has got a total population of 11, 36,971 including 577,865 male and 559,106 female as per 2011 census. Famous Paradeep port and oil refinery is another high light of the district.

People lie prostrate on road in Odisha demanding medical college 
People lie prostrate on road in Odisha demanding medical college 

A group of activists of Zilla Swasthya Surakshya Abhiyan staged protests, demanding a medical college in Jagatsinghpur on Saturday. They took out a rally and staged a demonstration by lying prostrate in front of the collectorate.

Man Presumed Dead Returns After 25 Years
Presumed dead, elderly man returns home in Jagatsinghpur after 25 years; narrates ordeal

The family had lost all hope and even conducted the last rites. However, they all were shocked after Bansidhar Mohanty, now 70-year-old, returned home at Talakusuma recently.

Parakeets Seized From Smugglers
Illegal Parakeet trade: 72 parrot chicks rescued in Jagatsingpur, 2 smugglers held

All the Parakeets were recovered from a hotel in Jagatsinghpur. The raid was conducted following a tip-off about a bird smuggling racket.

Minor girl from Odisha ‘murdered’ in Bengaluru; police launch probe
Minor girl from Odisha ‘murdered’ in Bengaluru; police launch probe

Sasmita’s minor daughter was found murdered near her rented residence on Saturday morning. The couple and neghbours were shocked to see such a horrific incident. They were reportedly clueless about who killed the minor girl and the reason behind the murder.

Man hacks elderly man to death in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur, detained 
Man hacks elderly man to death in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur, detained 

An elderly person was allegedly hacked to death at Baragudipada under Balikuda police limits in Jagatsinghpur district on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Prahallad Das.

Row breaks out over guest names being ‘struck off’ from school invitation card in Paradip
Row breaks out over guest names being ‘struck off’ from school invitation card in Paradip

The school authorities had printed an invitation card for its annual function held on Friday. In the invitation, the names of the chairperson of the Paradip Municipality Basant Biswal and the state secretary of the BJD Pramod Jena were printed as the guests of honour. Surprisingly, their names were allegedly struck off from the guest list in the invitation. 

Jagatsinghpur DHH
Doctor shortage ails patient care at Jagatsinghpur District Hospital

While the State government is patting its own back by claiming to provide a good healthcare system, the reality is the exact opposite. As per reports, the DHH at Jagatsinghpur has a sanctioned capacity of 58 doctors. But the hospital has to manage with only 43.

Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
'Wearing denim won’t make a leader': Soumya Patnaik takes fresh dig at BJD over students’ union polls

Addressing the public at Shiali Bali Yatra in Jagatsinghpur’s Ersama block, the former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader took a veiled attack on the BJD. Patnaik said he was ousted from the party because he dared to say the truth.

Man axed to death in Tirtol
Man dies after youth attacks him with axe in Jagatsinghpur; another critical

The incident occurred when Binod was on his way back home after buying milk. The exact reason behind the attack is not clear.

Two meet watery grave in Devi River in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur 
Two meet watery grave in Devi River in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur 

After the completion of the rituals at home, the deceased jawan’s three brothers went to the Devi River near their village to take a dip. While bathing, the trio slipped and drowned one after the other. 

BJD's Jansampark Padayatra a platform to introduce candidates?
BJD's Jansampark Padayatra a platform to introduce candidates?

During a public contact programme held in Dhamnagar of Bhadrak district recently, former MLA Muktikant Mandal dropped broad hints about Sanjay Das, an aspiring BJD leader, to lead this Assembly segment in the days to come. 

Youth offered spiked drink, robbed of cash, ATM card, mobile phone in Odisha 
Youth offered spiked drink, robbed of cash, ATM card, mobile phone in Odisha 

The incident occurred on October 2 but the same came to the fore recently after the family members of the victim lodged a complaint with the Badambadi police station. 

Boat Capsizes In Paradip
Fishing boat capsizes in Paradip sea, 5 fishermen rescued; 3 untraceable

A massive operation was subsequently launched to rescue the fishermen. Even a chopper of the Indian Coast Guard was pressed into service. The rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard helicopter was subsequently suspended late evening.

Adivasi families stage dharna
Tribal families stage dharna demanding land pattas in Jajpur

These aggrieved families took out a rally and later staged a dharna in front of the Sub-Collector’s office today. They are not covered under any of the existing government schemes including the Jaga Mission, Ghara Diha, Basundhara and Forest Land Right Law.

Dead Fish Floating In River
Thousands of dead fish wash ashore in Paradip, chemical pollution suspected

Though the exact reason behind the mass fish deaths has not been ascertained yet, the locals alleged chemical pollutants mixing in the river.

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