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.

Odisha Governor visits village home of Raj Bhawan employee
Odisha Governor visits village home of Raj Bhawan employee

The Governor was given a warm welcome by the family members of Sagarika. He talked to her family members and had coconut water.

Minor students suffering from skin infections asked to 'leave hostel' in Jajpur
Minor students suffering from skin infections asked to 'leave hostel' in Jajpur

According to sources, some locals rescued the students and handed them over to the local child protection unit.

Jawans solemnize orphan girl's marriage, earn kudos
Jawans solemnize orphan girl's marriage, earn kudos

In order to conduct their marriage, both the jawans took leave and came to Bari and solemnized her marriage on Sunday.

Odisha's daily Covid-19 tally touches triple digits with 113 fresh infections
Odisha's daily Covid tally touches triple digits with 113 fresh infections

With the fresh addition, the number of active cases in the State has jumped to 517.

Heavy Rain Alert
Heavy rain alert for 12 districts in Odisha; Check full IMD forecast

At present, a cyclonic circulation lies over East Jharkhand and adjoining north Odisha between 1.5 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rainfall alert for these Odisha districts; Check IMD updates

As per IMD, the southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Odisha today covering the entire state. Already several parts of the State have started experiencing rainfall activities for past 24 hours.

Vigilance arrests ex-Jajpur tehsil clerk on Rs 4.95 cr embezzlement charges
Vigilance arrests ex-Jajpur tehsil clerk on Rs 4.95 cr embezzlement charges

An audit in this regard was conducted by a Special Audit Team of Board of Revenue, Cuttack in 2016. On the basis of the audit report, the Vigilance had initiated an inquiry into the large scale bungling of government funds. 

Croc fear: These Jajpur villagers are between the 'Devil' and the deep blue sea 
Croc fear: These Jajpur villagers are between the 'Devil' and the deep blue sea 

The villagers said if they are putting their lives at risk, it is because they have no other options. 

NRO donates Rs1crore to set up Jagannath temple in Jajpur
NRO donates Rs 1crore to set up Jagannath temple in Jajpur

Hailing from Beruda of Jajpur district, Bhaskar is currently settled in America. Recently, he and his wife Indrajita have performed the ‘bhumipuja’ ritual for the cause.

NGT slaps Rs 1 crore fine on Odisha govt for felling Sal trees in Jajpur
NGT slaps Rs 1 crore fine on Odisha govt for felling Sal trees in Jajpur

Based on the reports and observations, the NGT directed the State government to deposit a sum of Rs 1 crore with the Divisional Forest Officer, Cuttack Forest Division, towards Environmental Compensation within a period of two months and file an affidavit of compliance in this regard. 

Utkal University to shut down second campus in Jajpur!
Utkal University to shut down second campus in Jajpur!

Even though the varsity administration is yet to make any official announcement regarding the development, there is unlikely to be any new admission in the second campus of the varsity at Chandikhole in Jajpur district from the coming academic year

Orange Warning
IMD’s orange warning: Thunderstorm alert for 6 Odisha districts

Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 50- 60 kmph and heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Dhenkanal,Jajpur, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Khordha.

Ambulance driver leaves body to rot on NH as family can’t pay Rs 5000
Ambulance driver leaves body to rot on NH as family fails to pay Rs 5000

According to sources, Dhenkanal-based Hemant Mishra’s wife Chhabi Mohanty was admitted to Badachana Community Health Centre after she felt unwell. She was later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack when her condition deteriorated. Chhabi, however, died while undergoing treatment at SCB. 

Missing Pihu's mom demands CBI inquiry or euthanasia
Missing Pihu's mom demands CBI inquiry or euthanasia

Nayak had been running from pillar to post and requesting police and the district administration to trace her daughter. However, her pleas have yielded no result.

Bus Mishap Near Jajpur
30 passengers injured as bus from Bhubaneswar overturns in Jajpur

At least 30 passengers sustained injuries after the bus they were travelling in overturned near Ganthi square under Badchana police limits in Jajpur on Saturday.

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