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.

Yellow Warning For Heavy Rainfall
IMD’s latest updates on cyclonic circulation, rainfall forecast for Odisha

Several parts of north Odisha, north interior and south coastal experienced moderate rain/thundershower in the past 24 hours.

House collapse fear, flood victims spend nights with farm animals in temporary camps
How grave the flood situation is in Odisha... Ground reality speaks much

With no electricity, oil lamps and torches are their only source of light. Open fields have turned into kitchens while flat rice is their only means to stay alive. 

Close shave for 30 passengers as boat gets washed away in Mahanadi
Close shave for 30 passengers as boat gets washed away in river Mahanadi

The boat, en-route Bahakuda from Paradeep, was washed away by 4-5 km in the river.

Video of people offering puja at Barimula Sarathi Ashram goes viral
Video of people offering puja at Barimula Sarathi Ashram goes viral

In the viral video, followers of Sarathi can be seen placing the photo of him on a pedestal, doing yajna and offering ‘puja’ with flowers and sandalwood paste.

Flood woes in Odisha: After Jagatsinghpur, schools in Kendrapara to remain shut for 2 days
Flood woes in Odisha: After Jagatsinghpur, schools in Kendrapara to remain shut for 2 days

Meanwhile, the Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak has directed to form squads to keep an eye on black marketing and hoarding during floods.

Odisha floods: Normalcy affected, thousands suffer as overflowing rivers inundates low-lying areas
Odisha floods: Normalcy affected, thousands suffer as overflowing rivers inundate low-lying areas

Floodwater has marooned several villages after a rupture in Balarampur gheri embankment. Similarly, Dhiabalarampur village has been cut off from the rest of the region.

Bhitarkanika reopens after 3 month closure for croc breeding
Bhitarkanika reopens today after 3 month closure for croc breeding

The famous Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district of Odisha reopens for visitors today (Monday) after remaining off limits for crocodile breeding season.

Neighbours of the deceased boy
Shocking! Sick boy dies after father slaps him for not taking medicines

According to sources, Deben was suffering from fever. So, Sunakar brought some medicines for him and asked him to take them. When the boy refused to take the medicines, Sunakar in a fit of rage slapped him twice.

Misbehaviour slur on teacher: Students, parents lock school gate, hold protest in Kendrapara
Misbehaviour slur on teacher: Students, parents lock school gate, hold protest in Kendrapara 

Tension ran high when police did not take action against the accused teacher even after complaint by students. 

Gobari river
NGT imposes Rs 28L fine on Kendrapara Municipality for polluting Gobari river 

The penalty was imposed following a complaint by Rabeya Tabbasum, a resident of the town, alleging contamination of the river due to discharged of untreated wastes. 

60 families under social boycott in Kendrapara over skin disease
60 families face social boycott in Kendrapara over skin disease

Around 400 people residing at Munda Sahi of Magurganda Patna were barred from moving out.

Bahuda Yatra pauses in Kendrapara, to continue tomorrow 
Bahuda Yatra pauses in Kendrapara, to continue tomorrow 

After getting information, a team of railway officials from Paradip reached the spot and restored the chariot. 

Aul Police Station
2 Odisha youths end life in 2 days after losing money in online game

The tragic incident came to the fore after the body of the deceased was found hanging in his house on Tuesday with a suicide note addressed to his mother. As per the suicide note, he ended his life after losing Rs 10,000 in online gaming.

Kangaroo court: 2 Odisha families ostracised for moving court against injustice 
Kangaroo court: 2 Odisha families ostracised for moving court against injustice 

They have been boycotted by their community members after a dictate by the village committee. While the village shops have been denied to them, none in the village is speaking with them. 

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rainfall alert for these Odisha districts; Check IMD updates

As per IMD, the southwest monsoon further advanced into remaining parts of Odisha today covering the entire state. Already several parts of the State have started experiencing rainfall activities for past 24 hours.

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