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.

Odia labourers trapped in Laos set to reach home; families thank BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 
Odia labourers trapped in Laos set to reach home; families thank BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 

After the intervention of BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda, 17 Odia labourers stuck in Laos are returning to Odisha.

Congress alleges MCC violation by Odisha minister in Kendrapara
Congress alleges MCC violation by Odisha minister in Kendrapara

Former Congress MLA, Devendra Sharma brought the allegation against the incumbent MLA, saying that the BJD leader, who is the minister in the government, held a procession without permission from the State Electoral Officer.

Provision of food and water for animals, birds
Individuals, NGOs swing into action to protect birds and animals from heatwave in Odisha

It is good Samaritans who try their best to ensure that animals and birds do not face problems in getting water and food during the scorching heatwave conditions.

Student falls on hot rice gruel pot in Odisha school, critically injured
Student falls on hot rice gruel pot in Odisha school, critically injured

A Class III student of the Government Upper Primary School in Bahakandia village under Sadar Police limits of Kendrapara suffered severe burn injuries when he allegedly fell on a pot filled with hot rice gruel.

BJP VP and Kendrapara candidate Baijayant Panda holds road show
NDA will win over 400 Lok Sabha seats including Kendrapara: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

While kick starting his poll campaign by seeking blessings of Lord Baldev Jew and holding a massive road show in Kendrapara, Panda today said that BJP-led NDA will win over 400 Lok Sabha seats including Kendrapara.

BJP VP Baijayant Panda accorded grand welcome in Kendrapara, kick-starts election campaign
BJP VP Baijayant Panda accorded grand welcome in Kendrapara, kick-starts election campaign

BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara Lok Sabha MP candidate Baijayant Panda began his election campaign in Kendrapara after visiting the Baldev Jew temple and holding a massive roadshow.

Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell
Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell

Ratikant Panda, a former student said, "Nizam Sir has retired from his job, but he has not taken retirement from our hearts.”  

BJP workers in Rajnagar welcome Baijayant Panda’s nomination for Kendrapara LS seat  
BJP workers in Rajnagar welcome Baijayant Panda’s nomination for Kendrapara LS seat  

Welcoming Baijayant Panda's nomination as the candidate for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, the Rajnagar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today took out a huge rally.

CCTV Camera Stolen In Kendrapara
Surveillance goes for a toss as only 1 CCTV camera out of 38 now functional in Kendrapara town

Surprisingly, some CCTVs have also been stolen and the police officials in Kendrapara are allegedly controlling the crime and maintaining law and order with the help of just one camera.

Illegal Fishing Trawlers Intercepted By Forest Dept Patrolling Team
Marine patrolling team attacked by fishermen fishing in prohibited area in Kendrapara

As per reports, an eleven-member forest department team was patrolling the area in a boat when they found around 15-20 trawlers fishing in the prohibited area.

MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism
MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on preparedness for Puri and Kendrapara LS seats
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on preparedness for Puri and Kendrapara LS seats

BJD leader Arup Patnaik, who had unsuccessfully contested in the Bhubaneswar  Lok Sabha segment, may be given a party ticket from the Puri LS seat while veteran leader Prasanna Patasani may be fielded from the Chilika Assembly seat, reliable sources said.  

Locals Search For Missing Man In Crocodile Attack
Odisha man dies after being dragged by crocodile into river in front of wife

As per reports, Malik and his wife were irrigating their farmland on Friday morning on the banks of Hansua river when a crocodile suddenly appeared from nowhere and attacked him. Despite resistance from his wife, the crocodile pulled Malik inside the river.

Can newbies Aravind & Anshuman safeguard BJD turf in Kendrapara? 
Can newbies Aravind & Anshuman safeguard BJD turf in Kendrapara? 

Earlier, Anshuman Mohanty, former Congress MLA from Rajnagar and the son of ex-BJD leader Nalini Mohanty had joined the ruling party. Notably, Bijay Mohapatra, one of the founding members of the BJD, was expelled from the party 24 years ago. Since then, he has been silently and dimly active in politics despite his consecutive defeats in Assembly elections on his home turf. 

Passenger train service in Kendrapara: Parties vie for credit 
Passenger train service in Kendrapara: Parties vie for credit 

A day before the launching of the long-awaited passenger train service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Haridashpur-Paradeep railway line during his visit to Chandikhole in Jajpur, an expert team from the Commission for Railway Safety examined the rail track in Kendrapara. 

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