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.

Fissures surface in BJD's Patkura unit
Fissures surface in BJD's Patkura unit

Factionalism in the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has come to the fore in the Patkura constituency of Kendrapara district after the party's district unit president Utkal Keshari Parida allegedly made an objectionable comment on former MLA, late Ved Prakash Agarwal.

Sculptors Working In Ram Mandir At Ayodhya
Kendrapara sculptor returns home from Ayodhya to a rousing welcome

Parikshit Ojha, a stone sculptor from Nilakanthapur village, worked for at least six months at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and carved some intricate sculptures on the pillars of the magnificent temple.

Boat stranded in Mahanadi in Kendrapara
50 passengers stranded in Mahanadi for 3 hours as boats develop snag in Kendrapara

As per reports, around 50 passengers on board the boat were stranded in the middle of Mahanadi river for three long hours before they were safely rescued.

Headmaster of private school arrested for raping minor students
Headmaster arrested for raping two minor students in Odisha

It is alleged that the headmaster raped a class 6 and 7 class girl student inside the premises of the Madhusudan Vidyamandir, a private school at Ghadiamal under Rajnagar police limits in the district. The accused has been identified as Pradeep Pradhan.

A Liquor Shop In Kendrapara
No liquor sale in Kendrapara on January 17, 22

It has been done in view of the inauguration of the Srimandir Parikrama Project in Puri on January 17 (Today) and the consecration ceremony of Sri Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda seeks diplomatic intervention for safe return of Odia labourers stra
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda seeks diplomatic intervention for safe return of Odia labourers stranded in Qatar

Hope emerged for four labourers of Rajnagar area in Kendrapara who are stuck in Qatar after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Baijayant Panda wrote a letter to the Indian Ambassador to Qatar requesting their safe return to Odisha. 

Sarpanch stops Arpan Rath in Odisha’s Kendrapara 
Sarpanch stops Arpan Rath in Odisha’s Kendrapara 

Protesting against the block administration’s step-motherly attitude, the sarpanch of Dihudipur panchayat under Pattamundai block of Kendrapara district stopped an Arpan Rath by lying down in front of it. 

Crocodile population in Odisha’s Satkosia and Bhitarkanika increases
Crocodile population in Odisha’s Satkosia and Bhitarkanika increases

A piece of good news for wildlife lovers and activists! The population of crocodiles in Satkosia and Bhitarkanika sanctuaries has increased this year. 

Vending Zone At Tinimuhani, Kendrapara
No takers for Kendrapara vending zone 5 years after completion

As per reports, the vending zone made of iron sheets sits just below an 11kv power line. The space inside the cabins is too small and there is no power supply as well.

741.62 LMT Paddy Procured Till March 27: Govt
Odisha farmers 'forced to sell paddy to Andhra Pradesh buyers below MSP'

As per reports, mandis for Kharif crop are yet to open in many areas of Kendrapara. With harvesting finished almost a month back, it is already too late for farmers.

Death of Odia labourer in Congo: Body reaches Odisha after Baijayant Panda’s intervention  
Death of Odia labourer in Congo: Body reaches Odisha after Baijayant Panda’s intervention  

The family did their best to get the body back but failed in every attempt. As a last-ditch effort, they contacted BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda and requested him to intervene.

Odisha Governor breaches security protocol to hear people's grievances in Kendrapara
Odisha Governor breaches security protocol to hear people's grievances in Kendrapara

Governor Raghubar Das, who has been visiting different districts almost every day, heard complaints of some women eagerly waiting for him at Jajang

Rift in BJD! Eggs hurled in Nabin Odisha programme in Kendrapara
Rift in BJD! Eggs hurled in Nabin Odisha programme in Kendrapara

The eggs landed on some college students and party workers sitting in the front rows. They expressed their displeasure over the incident.

Odia worker dies in South Africa, family seeks BJP national VP Baijayant Panda's help to bring back
Odia worker dies in South Africa, family seeks BJP national VP Baijayant Panda's help to bring back body

An agent took Dibakar Jena to South Africa seven months ago to engage him in the plumbing work. However, he died on Friday, but his family was allegedly not informed about the cause of death. 

Doctors In Kendrapara Wear Black Ribbon As A Mark Of Protest
Doctors in Kendrapara launch 'non-cooperation' stir alleging police inaction against miscreants

As part of the non-cooperation strike, the doctors are not issuing injury reports of the accused to the police. As a result, police are finding it hard to produce the accused in the district to court.

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