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.

Six armed miscreants stormed Prabhat Das' house in Botalatanga village in Jajpur, terrorising female members with blank gunfire. They looted gold, mobiles and valuables before fleeing. Police have launched a probe and a manhunt to nab the criminals.

Tension erupted at a Jajpur hospital after Anita Rout's family alleged medical negligence led to her death. In a striking demonstration, the family positioned deceased’s body outside the hospital’s emergency unit. A probe has been ordered.

A minor girl from Nathuabara village, Jajpur, allegedly sedated her family and eloped with her boyfriend. Five family members are hospitalised due to critical illness. Kuakhia Police have initiated a manhunt and a detailed probe into the allegations.

A Plus III student in Jajpur district accuses a lecturer of attempted rape, leading to protests and a self-immolation threat. The victim demands justice as the accused remains at large. Students staged a protest in support of the victim girl at the college.

CM Mohan Majhi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of Sunil Kumar Ray and Nila Madhab Panda after a fatal robbery in Jajpur, Odisha. Injured persons' medical expenses will be covered by the state.

Two jewellery shop employees were killed in a robbery at Panikoili, Jajpur. Police investigate as locals apprehend two suspects.

Protesters demand urgent NH 53 expansion in Jajpur, urging CM's intervention for road safety. Local forum highlights delays causing fatalities.

An ambulance from Kolkata crashed into a dumper near Chandikhole railway over-bridge in Odisha, killing one and injuring three critically. The incident stresses road safety concerns.

Tension flared up at Neelachal Ispat's Jajpur plant as displaced families staged a protest demanding jobs. Section 163 invoked for maintaining law and order situation.

Bhaba Prakash Das aka Lala faces new legal issues as Jajpur Town police file three more cases. Allegations include violent protests and assaults. A complaint concerning an assault on another vendor was also filed in the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) court.

Crime Branch investigates the alleged attack on Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo near Budhapola, Jajpur. The probe covers the attack's political and criminal aspects.

BJD organisational secretary Pranab Prakash aka Bobby Das's brother Bhaba Prakash was arrested after local vegetable vendor Madan Nayak alleged assault but later retracted the claims in Jajpur. Speculation of pressure arises.

BJD criticised Odisha government after the arrest of Pranab Prakash (Bobby) Das's brother, accusing BJP of inciting Jajpur unrest. BJP's Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo countered these claims.

Ten accused jailed for attacking Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo after Jajpur SDJM court rejects bail. Police form special teams to probe BJD-linked violence.

Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo was attacked near Budhapola by alleged supporters of BJD's Pranab Prakash Das. The incident escalated tensions, leading to clashes between BJP and BJD supporters.
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