News from Jajpur

Ajay Jena, the inspector-in-charge of Jajpur police station, reportedly threatened OTV’s district correspondent Sanjeev Nayak when the latter was covering farmers’ agitation in front of the district collector's office.

As per the IMD’s latest weather bulletin, light rain is likely to occur in several districts from January 17 (tomorrow). Apart from rain, dense fog conditions are also likely to occur at some parts of the state in the next couple of days as well.

Two people died after the scooter they were riding on hit a stationary truck in Jajpur district on Monday night while two others died in a bus-car collision in Kalahandi district.

Every year, the kith and kin of the tribals killed in the gruesome incident observe January 2 as Saheed Divas.

The aggrieved villagers alleged that the plying of hundreds of coal-laden trucks have damaged the village roads to such an extent that even cyclists are hesitating to commute on the stretches.

Five years ago, the construction work on the bridge started, but by fits and starts. Now the bridge is lying half-constructed, giving rise to resentment among the villagers.

Initially, two to three youths intercepted Sahu’s vehicle and later assaulted him with belt on the busy street near Rambag chhak. Though Sahu pleaded for help, nobody came to his rescue.

Both the girls were rescued by police with the assistance of local residents. Sources said that the girls were engaged in tailoring work in Tamil Nadu.

If you are thinking his not taking rice is linked to any religious practice, you are wrong. The actual reason why he has been staying away from rice will leave you stunned. 

It is learnt that it’s a regular affair. In the absence of blackboards, the classroom door is used throughout the year.

The incident spread outrage in the village as angry villagers overpowered him and brutally thrashed him before handing him over to the police.

Malaysian coach Simon Lau is on a visit to Odisha. He is imparting training to athletes in rural areas. And it seems the athletes of Jaraka area don’t want to miss the golden opportunity to learn the important tricks from Lau which will be instrumental in shaping their career in athletics. 

The deafening sound was heard in Jajpur, Bhadrak and Anandapur in Keonjhar districts.

The “O Balma” singer courted controversy after he shared a photograph on his Instagram account. In the picture he was seen posing with some temple priests after reportedly offering prayers at the temple.

According to experts, had the goods train had the centre buffer coupling system, the tragedy could have been averted.