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.

Jajpur Train Mishap Spot
Jajpur goods train mishap: Coromandel Express derailed at same place in 2009, claims local

Speaking to OTV, the local said, “The Coromandel Express had met with a mishap in 2009 at exactly the same place. Many people had died in the crash.”

Jajpur Train Mishap
Six killed after parked bogies of goods train roll down abruptly

As per initial reports, the train did not have an engine and it was parked on the safety track.

Black Stone Mine In Jajpur
Two killed as excavator turns turtle in Jajpur mine

As per reports, the mishap occurred when excavation was going on in the dead of the night, raising suspicion over the legality of the mine among the locals.

Jajpur man on a mission to gift home to homeless
Jajpur man on a mission to gift home to homeless

Bharat Bai, a native of Dihakula village, runs a garment shop and provides monetary assistance to the poor to help them build houses.

Vande Bharat Halted For Overhead Powerline Disruption
Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat express forced to stop after overhead power line snaps

As per reports, the semi-high speed train from Puri to Howrah has been detained between Baitarani Road and Manjuri Road stations since 4.30 pm.

Matric Topper
Jajpur girl scores 590 marks in Odisha matric exam; aims to become doctor

“Health sector is one of the basic requirements and hence I want to become a doctor so that I will be able to serve people,” said Shreyashri.

Jajpur jewellery showroom loot
Jajpur jewellery showroom loot: Police release pictures of 3 robbers

Around seven robbers had allegedly looted ornaments worth over Rs 12 crore in a major dacoity at the concerned showroom located at Vyasanagar on Monday.

Loot from jewellery showroom
Major dacoity at jewellery showroom in Odisha’s Jajpur

As per initial reports, seven armed miscreants were involved in the dacoity. All the ornaments from the jewellery showroom, located at Vyasanagar, have reportedly been stolen.

Odisha farmer scripts success story in apple cultivation 
Odisha farmer scripts success story in apple cultivation 

There are lines of apple trees laden with apples in the orchard. Visitors to the orchard are surprised not because of apples but because these fruits are grown even in the summer season. 

Nursing girl student found hanging in hostel room in Jajpur, kin cry foul 
Nursing girl student found hanging in hostel room in Jajpur, kin cry foul 

The deceased has been identified as Nibedita Sahoo, daughter of one Nanda Kishore Sahoo of Dhusuri area in Bhadrak district.

Thunderstorm Warning
Moderate thunderstorm activity with gusty wind likely in Odisha: IMD

“Under the influence of a prevailing low-level moist easterly from Bay of Bengal and middle and upper-tropospheric westerly trough, an increase in thunderstorm activity is very likely over districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days,” said IMD.

Missing CRPF Jawan
Missing CRPF jawan’s body found hanging from tree in Jajpur

Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances in which the incident took place.

Baitarani River Near Hirapur, Jajpur
Four including three minors die in separate drowning incidents in Odisha

In Patukasasana village under Balasore’s Remuna block, two cousin brothers drowned while taking bath in nearby Budhabalanga River. Both the deceased were reportedly minors aged eight and 17 years respectively.

Heatwave: Sans fans, patients at Odisha’s Jajpur DHH experiencing tough time  
Heatwave: Sans fans, patients at Odisha’s Jajpur DHH experiencing tough time  

The patients and their attendants at the Mother and Child Health (MCH) centre of the Jajpur district headquarters hospital (DHH) are facing a tough time as most of the fans are lying defunct. 

Thunderstorm Alert
Relief from heat wave likely as IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorm activity in the next five days.

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