News from Kendrapara. Odisha

Heated discussions erupted at BJD's Sankha Bhawan over the selection of Kendrapara district president. Debi Prasad Mishra and Rajnagar MLA Dhruba Charan Sahoo were central to the exchanges, with implications for differences in 11-12 other districts.

BJP's Baijayant Panda celebrated Maha Bisuba Sankranti at Mahakalpada's Daria Ramachandi temple, seeking blessings for Rajnagar residents. He was accompanied by MLA Durga Prasan Nayak and several other local BJP leaders.

Tensions rose in Kendrapara as Bansidhar Mishra's body was found hanging near Pakhada village, sparking protests. Police assure thorough investigation.

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda visited Rajnagar, Kendrapara, engaging in Gaon Chalo Abhiyan. He interacted with locals and led Swachh Bharat initiatives, strengthening grassroots connections. He also engaged directly with booth-level workers, urging them to bolster the party's organisational structure.

A fire erupted at Urban Co-operative Bank, Kendrapara, destroying key documents. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. Initial reports suggest a short circuit as the cause. Local police have initiated a detailed probe into the incident.

The confrontation escalated into physical clash, leaving 15 people injured. Among them, five were critically wounded and have been shifted to Kendrapara District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) and SCB Medical College, Cuttack, for treatment.

A no-confidence vote against Mahakalapada block chairperson Kalpana Rout is set for April 5. Initiated by 31 sarpanchs, the motion accuses her of hindering development in Kendrapara. Signatures were verified today before going to vote.

Residents of Koilipur panchayat in Kendrapara district face a severe water crisis as the only tubewell dispenses saline water. Despite complaints, no action has been taken. The rising temperature during Summer has added to the woes of residents.

Superstitious rituals in Baincha village, Kendrapara, involving burning Jhuna on hands and heads, have raised safety concerns. Performed for Maa Sheetala, these practices risk severe injuries. Activists urge authorities to promote awareness and prevent such hazardous practices.

At a presser, Jay Panda said that as per different surveys, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been rated as the most popular leader globally. India’s GDP growth is the highest in the world; being placed at the 5th position and soon the country is going to reach the third spot.

Following the incident, the lorry driver fled the scene, intensifying the anguish of those affected by the tragedy. Residents of the area, driven by a desire for justice, staged a demonstration by blocking the road.

An elderly man named Kamalakanta of Panturi village was looted of Rs 1 Lakh and vital documents by two bike-borne miscreants outside Pattamundai police station in Kendrapara district. The theft occurred after his bank withdrawal.

An armed robbery at Narayan Sahoo's house in Balisahi, Kendrapara, saw thieves steal Rs 12 Lakh worth of cash and gold. The gang targeted multiple homes but fled as villagers intervened. Aul Police team reached the spot and launched a detailed probe into the dacoity.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda proposes three new cold storage facilities in Kendrapara to boost agricultural infrastructure, addressing farmers' distress sales. This proposal follows the Odisha Cabinet’s approval, on December 21, for the construction of 58 cold storage units across the State.

In Kendrapara's Padanpur village, a woman lost gold jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh to thieves posing as cleaners. The incident occurred under Aul police station's jurisdiction, with the family filing an FIR and providing CCTV footage.