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.

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.

Teachers' Day: Know the 2 teachers from Odisha who will receive National Teachers’ Award-2023 today
Teachers' Day: Know the 2 teachers from Odisha who will receive National Teachers’ Award-2023 today

Subash Chandra Rout, a retired Headmaster of Brundaban Government High School in Jagatsinghpur district and Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, a Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School in Bhadrak district will be felicitated at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Police complaints registered against BJD MLA Sambit Routray for 'misbehaving' with woman
Police complaints registered against BJD MLA Sambit Routray for 'misbehaving' with woman

The two complaints were lodged by Kanchan Swain, the victim who has been identified as a former BJD woman leader of Bagoi panchayat under Kujang block in Jagatsinghpur district, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha. 

National Award Winning Teachers Form Odisha
Two from Odisha selected to receive National Teachers’ Award 2023

The names of the teachers are- Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School under Bhadrak’s Bonth block and Subash Chandra Rout, a retired teacher from Jagatsinghpur.

Lady lecturer arrested for 'torturing' daughter-in-law for dowry in Odisha
Lady lecturer arrested for 'torturing' daughter-in-law for dowry in Odisha

Suprabha Jena, who worked as a lecturer at a college in Jagatsinghpur, branded Rashmita with a hot frying pan. Rashmita's ordeal didn’t end there. Her husband too attacked her with a knife.

Murder in Jagatsinghpur
Undertrial prisoner on run kills grandmother, attacks two more persons in Jagatsinghpur

On Wednesday, Sahu visited his uncle’s place at Gadeigiri and allegedly attacked his grandmother with a sharp weapon. His grandmother died on the spot. The exact reason behind the attack is still unclear.

Canal Embankment Breach In Jagatsinghpur
Market, road flooded after breach in Machhagaon canal at 2 places in Jagatsinghpur

Following the two breaches, the market at Tarikund has been flooded and knee-deep water was flowing on Cuttack-Jagatsinghpur road. This led to disruption in the movement of vehicular traffic for some time.

New rules in Maa Sarala temple soon; no polythene bag, mobile phone inside the shrine
New rules in Maa Sarala temple soon; no polythene bag, mobile phone inside the shrine

Once the rules are implemented at the temple of Maa Sarala, no devotee would be allowed to take polythene bags or mobile phones inside the shrine.

Double Murder
Double murder rocks Odisha: Youth hacks 2 women to death with sword in Jagatsinghpur

As per initial reports, the youth, who was said to be under the influence of some narcotics substance, entered the houses of the two women and attacked them with the help of a sword.

Swimming training imparted to kids in this Odisha village to curb drowning deaths
Swimming training imparted to kids in this Odisha village to curb drowning deaths

The objective of this swimming camp is not to prepare them for any swimming contest, but to make them good swimmers so that they, if, God forbid, face drowning-like situations at any stage of life, can at least save their lives. 

Prisoner escapes from Cuttack SCB hospital in guise of woman, manhunt launched  
Prisoner escapes from Cuttack SCB hospital in guise of woman, manhunt launched  

Naugaon police had arrested Sajan Das while he was trying to loot a house in Niali area. He was first lodged in Alipingal jail and then shifted to Choudwar jail.

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