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.

Tension Erupts In Dhinkia
Many Villagers Including Women Injured In Police Lathi Charge At Odisha’s Dhinkia, Tension Mounts

The villagers said the demolition drive was undertaken without consultations and non-fulfilment of their demands. They alleged that demolition was arbitrary and part of the administration’s ploy to expedite land acquisition for the project.

Odisha Covid Update
Odisha's Daily Covid-19 Cases Breach 8000-Mark After Over 7 Months, Active Cases Surge To 35,242

With this, the Covid-19 positive tally in the State has surged to 10,91,547 while a total of 10,47,783 people have recovered from the virus infection. The active cases have gone up to 35,242.

Omicron Update
28 New Omicron Cases Detected In Odisha, Mutant Infection Tally Breaches 100-Mark

With the fresh cases, the total number of Omicron infection has reached 103 in the State.

Protest Continues At Dhinkia Village In Paradip; Women, Children Join Hands With Men
Protest Continues At Dhinkia Village In Paradip; Women, Children Join Hands With Men

The villagers are anticipating forced entry from all three sides of the village. To prevent such a situation, they have stepped up vigil around the stop-gates 24x7.

Women, Children Oppose Entry Of Police Into Dhinkia Village In Paradip
Women, Children Oppose Entry Of Police Into Dhinkia Village In Paradip

The villagers had erected temporary barricades at the entry points to Dhinkia village and have put locks to prevent the entry of administration officials and police force.

Protest At Dhinkia
Tension At Odisha’s Dhinkia After Police Detain Locals Protesting Revenue Village

The face-off between the police and the villagers turned violent after the villagers allegedly hurled stones at the police protesting alleged police excess.

Cyclone Jawad
Cyclone Jawad: Odisha Minister Directs Collectors To Submit Crop Damage Assessment Report

Though cyclone Jawad which has weakened into a low pressure area ceased to cause any major damage but it triggered extremely heavy to heavy rainfall in several parts of the State, particularly in the coastal and northern parts, damaging standing crops and inundating several low-lying areas.

Cyclone Jawad
Cyclone Jawad: Dos And Don’ts To Stay Safe Before, During And After Landfall

Here are some of the crucial measures that the people living in cyclone affected areas need to keep in mind in view of the strong wind and heavy rainfall triggered by cyclone Jawad.

Cyclone Jawad
Cyclone Jawad: Depression To Intensify Into Cyclonic Storm Today

Red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls (more than 20 cm) has been issued for Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, and Jagatsinghpur on December 4.

Cyclone Update: Low Pressure Becomes Well Marked; IMD Predicts Cyclonic Storm In 24 Hours
Cyclone Update: Low Pressure Becomes Well Marked; IMD Predicts Cyclonic Storm In 24 Hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that after the formation of a Depression, the system will intensify into a ‘Cyclonic Storm’ over Central Bay of Bengal during the subsequent 24 hours.

Demarcation Of Revenue Village
Villagers, Police Scuffle During Demarcation Of Revenue Village In Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur

The local residents have been alleging that by bifurcating the village the State government has adopted the ‘divide and rule’ policy in order to allow industries in the region.

Cyclone Alert: Low-Pressure Over Central Andaman Sea To Turn Depression Tomorrow
Cyclone Alert: Low-Pressure Over Central Andaman Sea To Turn Depression Tomorrow

The low-pressure system formed over the Central Andaman Sea has been active and will intensify into Depression by tomorrow while moving in the West-Southwest direction, informed the Bhubaneswar Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Cyclonic Storm Over BoB; IMD Issues Oranges Warning For Heavy Rainfall In Odisha
Cyclonic Storm Over BoB: IMD Issues Orange Warning For Heavy Rainfall In Odisha

As per the IMD, a low pressure area lies over South Thailand and neighbourhood and it is likely to emerge into Andaman Sea in the next 12 hours.

Demolition Drive
Tension Erupts During Demolition Of Durga Mandap In Jagatsinghpur’s Rahama Bazaar

Later, Kujang Tehsildar and Sub-Collector of Jagatsingjpur rushed to the spot after getting information and tried to pacify the villagers and traders.

Cyclone Forecast: Odisha Puts District Collectors On Alert!
Cyclone Forecast: Odisha Puts District Collectors On Alert!

The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has advised the district Collectors to stay on alert mode with necessary manpower and machinery to tackle the exigency following the likely formation of cyclone.

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