News from Jajpur

Once Jajpur District was a great centre of art and culture in ancient Odisha. This district is declared as a heritage district 'Biraja Khetra' is one of the ancient cities of Odisha rich in archaeological remains. It is reputed to be one of the important Tantra Khetras in the state. This place has a number of archaeological ruins as well as ancient Budhist monuments like Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Langudi Hill. Jajpur is also honored for its natural resources, mines, and industries.

Villagers Stage Road Blockade In Jajpur After Stone Crusher Mishap
One dead, another critical in stone-crusher machine mishap at Odisha’s Jajpur

As per reports, the mishap occurred when the labourers were changing the wheels of the machine which was operating at Rahadapur village in the district. The identities of the deceased and the injured are yet to be ascertained.

Two minor girls 'drown' to death in Odisha’s Jajpur
Two minor girls 'drown' to death in Odisha’s Jajpur

The two girls aged under five were playing outside their house. Later, they moved away unnoticed and did not return home for several hours. 

Paintings by two Odisha girls grab PM Modi’s attention at Jajpur rally
Paintings by two Odisha girls grab PM Modi’s attention at Jajpur rally

Taking a break from the speech, Modi observed that holding the paintings for so long would have been painful and even asked the girls to write their names and addresses on the flip side of the paintings. To their utter joy, the Prime Minister even announced on the dais that he would write letters to them.

Odisha Elections 2024: Unemployment a major poll issue in mineral-rich Sukinda! 
Odisha Elections 2024: Unemployment a major poll issue in mineral-rich Sukinda! 

Sukinda Assembly segment, a mineral-bearing area in Jajpur, is tagged as a fort of the ruling Biju Janata Dal(BJD). Sukinda was once represented by former Finance Minister Prafulla Ghadai and is now represented by his son Pritiranjan Gharai. The BJD has its hold on this seat for the last 25 years.

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PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates projects worth Rs 20k Cr; says, 'will continue to work for Odisha’s development'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stones of multiple projects worth Rs 20,000 crore at Chandikhole in Odisha. 

Missing toddler Pihu’s mother requests Odisha CM, DGP to allow her to meet PM Modi 
Missing toddler Pihu’s mother requests Odisha CM, DGP to allow her to meet PM Modi 

Missing toddler Pihu’s mother, Monalisha Nayak has urged the Odisha CM to allow her to meet PM Narendra Modi, who is visiting Jajpur district tomorrow.

Odisha farmer 'shown dead' on KALIA scheme website, deprived of benefits  
Odisha farmer 'shown dead' on KALIA scheme website, deprived of benefits  

 A farmer in Jajpur district, who is enjoying good health, has allegedly been shown as dead in government records. Worse, he is not receiving any government benefits for this piece of blunder. 

Matric Examinee With Erroneous Admit Card
‘Error’ in admit card prevents Jajpur Class 10 student from appearing in Matric exam

On the first day of the exam on Tuesday, she was handed over an admit card outside her exam centre at Singhpur High School by the headmaster.

Pilgrims attacked by hired vehicle's driver in Odisha’s Jajpur; video goes viral
Pilgrims attacked by hired vehicle's driver in Odisha’s Jajpur; video goes viral

A group of pilgrims was attacked by the driver of the van they had hired for their travel. The driver and his associates reportedly attacked the pilgrims at Vyasanagar in Jajpur district late on Monday night. 

Missing for seven years, Odisha man reunited with family
Missing for seven years, Odisha man reunited with family

As per reports, Lakhpati Bharasagar, a resident of Gopalpur under Ullunda block in Sonepur district, had left home in a huff seven years back. His family members frantically searched for him at many places for years but failed to trace him. The family presumed Lakhpati dead.

Orissa HC stay on machine-aided sand lifting blatantly violated by mafia!
Orissa HC stay on machine-aided sand lifting blatantly violated by mafia!

As for the rampant sand loot, Subhendu Kumar Samal, ADM (Revenue) of Jajpur said, “The issues related to sand leasing and mining are the lookout of the steel and mines department. The deputy director of minor minerals will look into that. I will tell the deputy director of minor minerals to take up the issue with the district-level committee.” 

Veteran freedom fighter from Odisha Nilamani Samal passes away at 102
Veteran freedom fighter from Odisha Nilamani Samal passes away at 102

As per reports, Samal suffered a brain haemorrhage on Wednesday night. Since then he was undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital. A special team of doctors was engaged in his treatment.

Lady Sarpanch Attacked In Odisha
Lady sarpanch, husband 'attacked' by ex-sarpanch in Odisha’s Jajpur

Following the incident, the lady sarpanch and her husband were first taken to Mangalpur community health centre and later shifted to the district headquarters hospital.

One arrested in Rs 4L cash loot from SHG women in Jajpur
One arrested in Rs 4L cash loot from SHG women in Jajpur

Women of a Self-help Group (SHG) in the Charinagala area withdrew cash worth Rs 4 lakh from a bank on January 4. On their way back home, when they reached Balichandrapur bazaar, unidentified persons came on a bike and snatched away the bag containing the cash. 

Odisha farmer produces low-carb rice for diabetes patients
Odisha farmer produces low-carb rice for diabetes patients

Intake of sugar-rich or high carbohydrate food like rice is a prohibition for them. However, a special kind of rice with lower levels of carbohydrates is available in the market. 

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