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.
The annual crocodile census commenced at Bhitarkanika National Park and nearby regions in Kendrapara district, involving 22 teams for accurate counting. This initiative aids in conservation strategies and highlights Odisha's rich biodiversity.
A Forest Department patrol team was attacked by the fish mafia during a raid in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara, on Sunday. The team captured three trawlers and nine suspects but faced gunfire, leading to eight suspects escaping with two of the trawlers.
A series of burglaries in Kendrapara's Aul block saw seven locations targeted overnight, with valuables worth lakhs stolen, including from Malapatana Bhatua Bata Ashram and Endola village's Sai Temple. Police are investigating.
As per initial reports, Kanhu had left home at night on New Year's Eve to attend the Zero Night festivities. Family members claimed that he didn't return last night.
MP Baijayant Panda assures Kendrapara farmers of compensation for crop losses due to unseasonal rains. He visited affected farmlands with officials.
Two farmers in Odisha died due to shock from crop loss caused by unseasonal rains; one committed suicide in Ganjam, another suffered a heart attack in Kendrapara.
BJP national Vice-President Baijayant Panda visited Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi in hospital after a Parliament scuffle. The Kendrapara MP wished Sarangi an early recovery. The health condition of MP Pratap Sarangi, who suffered injuries near Makar Dwar when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly manhandled him, is stable and showing signs of improvement.
Hablikhati Nature Camp in Kendrapara is threatened by coastal erosion, more so after Cyclone Dana, impacting local tourism and community livelihoods.
The Central government allocated Rs 260 Crore for Bhitarkanika's biodiversity in Odisha. MoEFCC Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the MISHTI programme in Lok Sabha, addressing MP Baijayant Panda's query.
Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda seeks diplomatic help to repatriate Bipin Bihari Swain's body from Oman after a tragic roof collapse, urging dues payment. The deceased's grief-stricken family sought MP Panda's help to bring back the body from the foreign land for last rites.
A pivotal Committee on Public Undertakings meeting, chaired by BJP VP Jay Panda, was held in New Delhi with representatives from BSNL and the Department of Telecommunications.
Hope for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel's plant in Kendrapara rises as Odisha govt issues a land sale ban. This rekindles industrial prospects and local employment.
Residents in Kendrapara's Satabhaya and Pentha face severe threats from rising sea levels. A geo-synthetic wall, built in 2014 for Rs 33 Crore, is deteriorating, causing panic. District Collector Smruti Ranjan Pradhan assures swift action.
The Bhitarkanika Eco Retreat, inaugurated by MLA Dhruba Charan Sahoo at Pentha beach, offers luxury accommodation amidst nature. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and water sports. The event will continue for the next 90 days.
During the Vigyan Mela at Pattamundai High School, a bee attack injured over 25 persons in Kendrapara, Odisha. Safety measures are under scrutiny.
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