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.

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. 

Private hospital in Bhubaneswar accused BSKY fraud; ‘middleman’ detained by people
Private hospital in Bhubaneswar accused BSKY fraud; ‘middleman’ detained by people

The detained middleman has been identified as Himansu Das, a resident of Pataranga under Korei Police limits in Jajpur. He works as the marketing manager of the said hospital. 

Kashmiri fraudster Bukhari sent to jail after 5-day Odisha Crime Branch remand ends
Kashmiri fraudster Bukhari sent to jail after 5-day Odisha Crime Branch remand ends

Government counsel Prakash Das said that the court had granted a five-day remand to the STF from December 19 to December 24 for custodial interrogation. The STF produced him in the court at 5 pm on Saturday  

Jajpur sportspersons run Marathon to Bhubaneswar demanding stadium renovation 
Jajpur sportspersons run Marathon to Bhubaneswar demanding stadium renovation 

Over a dozen of them started a marathon towards Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's residence Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar after the two-month-long protest by locals demanding renovation of the stadium cut no ice with the district administration. 

Mysterious Fire Breaks Out At A House In Jajpur
‘Mysterious fire’ breaks out at a home in Odisha’s Jajpur; locals suspect black magic

As per reports, the garments and furniture of Gopal Chandra Sahu’s house in Govindpur village are allegedly catching fire in the last few days without any reason. The ‘spontaneous fire’ has not only resulted in the loss of property, it has forced the locals to call a black magician to prevent such a phenomenon.

Body of accident victim exhumed from grave for insurance claim in Odisha
Body of accident victim exhumed from grave for insurance claim in Odisha

Prahllad Nayak, a resident of Purunapani died in an accident on December 7. Police were clueless about the death. The family members of the deceased brought the body from the hospital and later buried it. The post-mortem of the body was not conducted.

Women protest sand transportation on village road in Odisha’s Jajpur, erect fence across road 
Women protest sand transportation on village road in Odisha’s Jajpur, erect fence across road 

With the district administration turning a deaf ear to the demand to stop sand transportation on the road, the agitating women of Markandapur and Kamalpur villages continued their roadblock by erecting a fence in the middle of the road.

NMMS exam: Ruckus at centre in Odisha’s Jajpur over ‘wrong’ question papers 
NMMS exam: Ruckus at centre in Odisha’s Jajpur over ‘wrong’ question papers 

Tension prevailed on the premises of Panikoili Government School in Jajpur district, where the exam for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship 2023 (NMMS) was held, after the parents of the examinees created ruckus, alleging ‘discrepancies’ in question papers. 

Jumbo that caused mayhem in Jajpur tranquilized for translocation
Jumbo that caused mayhem in Jajpur tranquilized for translocation

An elephant, after separation from its herd, strayed into Dasrathpur some days ago. The animal was first spotted causing havoc in paddy and vegetable fields in Kuanrpur. As it went on a damaging spree, people panicked and fumed over large-scale damages to crops. They sought help from the Forest Department.

Accident
Two minors killed, 5 hurt as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Odisha’s Jajpur

As per reports, the family from Bhadrak was going to Puri in an auto-rickshaw to avail darshan of Lord Jagannath when the mishap occurred.

Two suspected human skeletons found in newly-built overhead water tank in Odisha’s Jajpur
Two suspected human skeletons found in newly-built overhead water tank in Odisha’s Jajpur

The skeletons were recovered and sent to the district headquarters hospital in Jajpur town for post-mortem. 

17 get lifer for burning couple to death over witchcraft suspicion in Odisha 
17 get lifer for burning couple to death over witchcraft suspicion in Odisha 

The incident had taken place at Nimapali (Surisahi) under Kalinganagar Police limits on July 20, 2020. Some residents used to suspect that Shaila Balmuj and his wife Sambhari Balmuj were practicing sorcery.

Odisha dentist arrested for peddling drugs
Odisha dentist arrested for peddling drugs

The accused dentist has been identified as Dr Nigmananada Khatua, who is running a clinic in Mahaveer Vihar in Jajpur town. 

Fire Mishap In An Apartment In Jajpur
Burn injuries, fire in apartment and houses mar Diwali celebrations across Odisha

A Diwali rocket caused a huge fire at an apartment in Sambalpur on Sunday night. As per reports, fire broke out at the third floor of Shyama Vatika apartment in Sambalpur’s Khetrajpur area after a stray Diwali rocket ended up inside the apartment.

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