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.

ASHA Worker Kabita Behera & Her Husband
Odisha Police names complainant’s husband as accused, terms it as printing mistake

Kabita Behera got the shock of her life when she received the FIR copy from the police where her husband, Bijay Senapati has been named as the prime accused along with her neighbours.

 Odisha Governor gives the gift of sight to these 2 children 
Odisha Governor gives the gift of sight to these 2 children 

Shankar Das, Rajesh Mallick and their respective parents literally don’t have words to thank the Governor for making their lives colourful. 

Drowning Deaths
3 minor boys meet watery grave in Kendrapara

As per initial reports, all the children were taking bath in the pond when the mishap occurred at around 1 pm today.

Speeding van mowed down a home guard
Home guard mowed down during vehicle checking in Kendrapara

The tragic incident happened during vehicle checking by the RTO enforcement squad.

Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak
BJD targets Centre over non-plying of passenger trains in Kendrapara, BJP retaliates

Delay in the train service has given fodder to the BJD to launch an attack on the central government to which the BJP has bluntly termed as a credit taking strategy by the Odisha government.

Odisha man finds bullet stuck in arm for 5 years, gets it removed 
Odisha man finds bullet stuck in arm for 5 years, gets it removed 

On the fateful night of September 22, 2017, Bichitra was crossing the Rajnagar bridge when the miscreants, who had been hiding near the bridge, opened fire at him and fled from the spot. 

Indian Army Veteran Sulabh Behera
'Do or Die' - This Odisha ex-Army man's call to youth on Vijay Diwas

Meet ex-serviceman, Sulabh Behera from Karlapatna village in Kendrapara, who served the Indian Army as a Signals man from 1956 till retirement in almost all the combat operations and wars since 1961. And his call for today’s youth is ‘do or die’.

Olive Ridley turtles’ breeding season sets in; forest dept, environmentalists differ on safety arran
Olive Ridley turtles’ breeding season sets in; forest dept, environmentalists differ on safety arrangements  

These marine creatures generally migrate from the Pacific Ocean to the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, considering it to be a safer nesting ground. 

Panchayat Samiti member found hanging inside her room in Odisha 
Panchayat Samiti member found hanging inside her room in Odisha 

While no suicide note was found in the room, the police have seized the deceased’s mobile phone which may help them solve the case. 

Brick kiln owner found dead in Kendrapara; ‘Kidnapped’ girl’s body recovered in Puri
Brick kiln owner found dead in Kendrapara; ‘Kidnapped’ girl’s body recovered in Puri

Puri Marine police have disclosed the identity of a girl who has gone missing since Saturday.

Kendrapara firecracker mishap: Man succumbs during treatment, many battling for life; 3 arrested
Kendrapara firecracker mishap: Man succumbs during treatment, many battling for life; 3 arrested

When contacted, SDPO, Jayant Mahapatra informed that there will be many other arrests soon.

Kendrapara firecracker mishap: Chilling video surfaces; Collector says strong action after probe
Kendrapara firecracker mishap: Chilling video surfaces; Collector says strong action after probe

The mishap that occurred last evening during immersion procession of idol of Lord Kartikeswar at Balia bazaar has left many victims including children and women critically injured. 

Fire cracker mishap
Over 40 injured in firecracker mishap in Kendrapara

As per reports, the mishap occurred during a firecracker competition undertaken at the immersion venue at Balia bazaar.

Office Of Udala RWSS Asst Exec Engineer
Odisha RWSS engineer in vigilance net, raids underway in Bhubaneswar

Simultaneous raids were conducted in eight places linked to Panda including Bhubaneswar, Kendrapara and Udala.

Accused can’t access case diary, rules Orissa High Court
Drones to monitor illegal prawn ponds in Odisha wetlands

The districts in which the drones will be deployed are Balasore, Kendrapara, Puri and Ganjam.

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