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.

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.

Jajpur Road Accident
Three killed in tragic road mishap, 2 battling for life in Odisha's Jajpur 

According to an eyewitness, the driver of the pickup van might have rammed the vehicle into the truck due to fog or rash driving.

Ten-year-old 'sold off by father' rescued in Odisha  
Ten-year-old 'sold off by father' rescued in Odisha  

Taking the piece of information seriously, the Dhanmandal outpost OIC launched an investigation and rescued the child from a house in a village under Jenapur Police limits. 

Engineering girl student found dead in Odisha’s Jajpur; kin blame college authorities
Engineering girl student found dead in Odisha’s Jajpur; kin blame college authorities

The deceased has been identified as Rojalin Patra, a third-year electrical engineering student. As per sources, Rojalin was a brilliant student and selected for four campus placements. 

Matric Exam
Girl student ends life for not doing well in Odisha matric exam

On getting information, Jajpur Police reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem. Further investigation in connection with the incident is underway.

Road Accident
7 from West Bengal killed in tragic road mishap in Odisha's Jajpur

Following the accident, Odisha Fire Services personnel and Dharmasala police rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations.

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