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.

Visually-impaired man makes musical plea for house in Odisha’s Jajpur 
Visually-impaired man makes musical plea for house in Odisha’s Jajpur 

The video of Prafulla Das wherein he can be heard singing his own-written poem on the 5T secretary and asking him to give him a house has gone viral. His song reflects his anguish of not getting a house despite his running from pillar to post. 

Road Mishap Near Jajpur
2 dead in serial road accident on National Highway near Jajpur

As per reports, a speeding truck first hit a dumper from behind which hit a broken-down camper near Mulapal.

West Bengal labourer electrocuted to death while working at CHC in Odisha’s Jajpur  
West Bengal labourer electrocuted to death while working at CHC in Odisha’s Jajpur  

A contractual firm was engaged to drain out water from the CHC’s drains. Subsequently, the contractual firm had engaged some labourers including the deceased.

Woman killed in crocodile attack in Jajpur, incident caught on camera
Woman killed in crocodile attack in Jajpur, incident caught on camera

While she was busy washing clothes, a crocodile suddenly attacked and dragged her into the water leading to her death on the spot. The video of the entire incident has been caught on camera.

BJD MLA's Birthday Celebrated In School
BJD MLA's birthday celebrated in Jajpur school, video goes viral

The video of the celebration which shows cake cutting and singing of birthday carol has gone viral on social media platforms which attracted criticism from intellectuals as well.

Tomka Railway Station
Bodies of couple found on railway tracks in Jajpur, suicide suspected

As per reports, an abandoned motorcycle was also found parked near the spot raising suspicion that they might have ended their lives by jumping in front of a train.

Eviction Near Biraja Temple
Eviction around Maa Biraja Temple begins for renovation & beautification

As per reports, the admin demolished shops and houses in the 90-feet radius of the temple. Huge police force was deployed on the spot in order to tackle any untoward incident that may arise during the drive.

Bridge on NH-16 sinks in Odisha’s Jajpur, vehicular movement affected 
Bridge on NH-16 sinks in Odisha’s Jajpur, vehicular movement affected 

A portion of a bridge on the National Highway-16 near Rasulpur block in Jajpur district has collapsed, affecting vehicular movement on the road, on Tuesday morning.

Body exhumed after 1 month, handed over to family in Odisha  
Body exhumed after 1 month, handed over to family in Odisha  

On the basis of the complaint of the victim's father, the police had to exhume Kartik’s body and handed it over to family members. The bereaved family received the body after nearly a month of its recovery. 

Jajpur Jewellery Showroom loot
Loot from Jajpur jewellery showroom; Police nab 1 robber from Bihar

The accused, Rupesh Kumar hails from Bihar and police got some links regarding the involvement of inter-state criminals.

Probe begins into crushing of 6 labourers by goods train at Jajpur-Keonjhar Road station in Odisha  
Probe begins into crushing of 6 labourers by goods train at Jajpur-Keonjhar Road station in Odisha  

A railway team headed by Khordha DRM has initiated the probe to find out how an engine-less train rolled down the tracks on its own. 

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.

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