News from Kendrapara. Odisha

In 1st April, 1993 Kendrapara District was created form the mother District Cuttack. The District covers an area of 2, 644 sq km. It has the second largest mangrove ecosystem in the country and home to saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) the largest Indian Lizard at Bhitarkanika National Park. It the Batighar, the first lighthouse installed in eastern coast of India. Rasabali is the famous delicious dessert of kendrapada district.

Another woman falls prey to 'crocodile attack' in Kendrapara
Another woman falls prey to 'crocodile attack' in Kendrapara

It is alleged that a crocodile dragged her and took her deep into the water. On being informed about the incident, the Fire Services team rushed to the village.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in Lord Baladev Jew’s Rath Yatra in Kendrapara
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in Lord Baladev Jew’s Rath Yatra in Kendrapara

People from all walks of life participated in the pulling of the chariot and BJP National Vice President, Baijayant Panda also took part in the celebrations.

Power cut in Odisha
Power cuts: Congress to gherao electricity offices across Odisha on June 27

Though the Congress activists wanted to gherao the Aul electricity department, they resorted to pelting eggs and tomatoes as the gate of the electricity office was locked. Later, the activists blocked the Cuttack-Chandbali road by staging a demonstration.

Tulasi Kshetra Kendrapara comes alive with hustle and bustle of Rath Yatra 
Tulasi Kshetra Kendrapara comes alive with hustle and bustle of Rath Yatra 

In the chariot construction, a total of 46 Maharana servitors, 16 labourers, four blacksmiths and two cutters are engaged. Similarly, the temple and district administrations have made elaborate arrangements for the festival. 

Theft from constable's house
Theft from police constable’s house; robber leaves behind iron rod

As per sources, the miscreants entered the constable’s house from the terrace and looted gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 30,000 from two cupboards.

Crocodile kills 10-year-old boy in Kendrapara
Crocodile drags, kills 10-year-old boy in front of mother in Kendrapara

The crocodiles often turn violent and attack people in rivers during this period as it is the breeding season of the reptiles. Several people become the victims of crocodile attacks during this period in Kendrapara every year. 

Police crack whip, raze absconding criminal’s house to ground in Odisha’s Kendrapara
Police crack whip, raze absconding criminal’s house to ground in Odisha’s Kendrapara

Prashant Sahu alias Pasha is a hardcore criminal with murder, loot, bombing, and many other criminal cases pending against him at different police stations.

Govt Officials, Politicians Beg On Rajnagar Road
Govt officials, politicians, businessmen take to streets to collect money for Balasore train mishap victims

They were begging to collect money for the treatment of passengers injured in the Balasore train mishap.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda seeks diplomatic intervention to bring back Odias stranded in Africa

As per reports, they went to Gabon on February 14 this year for a job through an agent. They were reportedly promised a monthly salary of Rs. 25,000 by the agent. But they were allegedly put to work for more than 3 months without payment of any remuneration.

Oil Well
Oil India to explore oil & natural gas in Kendrapara, begins land leasing

The PSU has already started the land leasing process in the identified area. It will continue for two more days.

Dowry harassment slur: BJP activists burn effigy of BJD MLA Shashi Bhushan Behera, demand action
Dowry harassment slur: BJP activists burn effigy of BJD MLA Shashi Bhushan Behera, demand action

She has also accused her husband of having an illicit relationship with another married woman.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda visits Kendrapara under ‘Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana’
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda visits Kendrapara under ‘Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana’

Union Home Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityananda Ray and local leaders accompanied BJP National VP Baijayant Panda during his visit to Kendrapara under Lok Sabha Pravas Yojana.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in party's wall painting campaign in Kendrapara 
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in party's wall painting campaign in Kendrapara 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Baijayant Panda on Friday took part in the wall painting campaign in Kendrapara’s Garadpur and painted a lotus.

Baijayant Panda Garlands Bijay Pradhan's Statue
Baijayant Panda unveils statue of late Bijay Pradhan in Kendrapara

After his arrival at Sobala, Panda was taken to Chapali in a grand procession, where he unveiled the statue and addressed a public gathering arranged in memory of Pradhan.

Odisha's Bhitarkanika closed for three months from today for crocodile breeding
Odisha's Bhitarkanika closed for three months from today for crocodile breeding

Since this season is the mating and nesting season of the crocodiles, the gate of the National Park is closed every year during this period to ensure safety of the visitors and the aquatic animals. 

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