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.
Several parts of north Odisha, north interior and south coastal experienced moderate rain/thundershower in the past 24 hours.
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.
The boat, en-route Bahakuda from Paradeep, was washed away by 4-5 km in the river.
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.
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.
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.
The famous Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district of Odisha reopens for visitors today (Monday) after remaining off limits for crocodile breeding season.
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.
Tension ran high when police did not take action against the accused teacher even after complaint by students.
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.
Around 400 people residing at Munda Sahi of Magurganda Patna were barred from moving out.
After getting information, a team of railway officials from Paradip reached the spot and restored the chariot.
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.
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.
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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