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.

Illegal sand mining in Kharasrota River triggers protests
Illegal sand mining in Kharasrota River triggers protests

As the administration has allegedly failed to take action against the sand mafia, the villagers staged a road blockade, paralyzing sand transportation.

BJP’s Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda steps up campaigning in Aul
BJP’s Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda steps up campaigning in Aul

As soon as the BJP stalwart reached Bilikana in Aul, thousands of party workers accorded him a rousing welcome. He discussed electoral strategies with Krushnachandra Panda, BJP’s MLA candidate for the Aul seat, other frontline leaders and party workers.  

Discontent growing in Kendrapara BJD after Ganeswar Behera joins party 
Discontent growing in Kendrapara BJD after Ganeswar Behera joins party 

There are several ticket aspirants for a BJD ticket in Kendrapara assembly segment. They argued that they have been working for the party over the years, but imported leaders shouldn't be given a chance to contest the poll. 

Odisha Elections 2024: Rift in BJD's Kendrapara unit over Assembly ticket 
Odisha Elections 2024: Rift in BJD's Kendrapara unit over Assembly ticket 

Even though there are many aspirants for the the Kendrapara Assembly seat , word is doing the rounds that the party may field a turncoat leader.

Odia labourers trapped in Laos set to reach home; families thank BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 
Odia labourers trapped in Laos set to reach home; families thank BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 

After the intervention of BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda, 17 Odia labourers stuck in Laos are returning to Odisha.

Congress alleges MCC violation by Odisha minister in Kendrapara
Congress alleges MCC violation by Odisha minister in Kendrapara

Former Congress MLA, Devendra Sharma brought the allegation against the incumbent MLA, saying that the BJD leader, who is the minister in the government, held a procession without permission from the State Electoral Officer.

Provision of food and water for animals, birds
Individuals, NGOs swing into action to protect birds and animals from heatwave in Odisha

It is good Samaritans who try their best to ensure that animals and birds do not face problems in getting water and food during the scorching heatwave conditions.

Student falls on hot rice gruel pot in Odisha school, critically injured
Student falls on hot rice gruel pot in Odisha school, critically injured

A Class III student of the Government Upper Primary School in Bahakandia village under Sadar Police limits of Kendrapara suffered severe burn injuries when he allegedly fell on a pot filled with hot rice gruel.

BJP VP and Kendrapara candidate Baijayant Panda holds road show
NDA will win over 400 Lok Sabha seats including Kendrapara: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

While kick starting his poll campaign by seeking blessings of Lord Baldev Jew and holding a massive road show in Kendrapara, Panda today said that BJP-led NDA will win over 400 Lok Sabha seats including Kendrapara.

BJP VP Baijayant Panda accorded grand welcome in Kendrapara, kick-starts election campaign
BJP VP Baijayant Panda accorded grand welcome in Kendrapara, kick-starts election campaign

BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara Lok Sabha MP candidate Baijayant Panda began his election campaign in Kendrapara after visiting the Baldev Jew temple and holding a massive roadshow.

Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell
Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell

Ratikant Panda, a former student said, "Nizam Sir has retired from his job, but he has not taken retirement from our hearts.”  

BJP workers in Rajnagar welcome Baijayant Panda’s nomination for Kendrapara LS seat  
BJP workers in Rajnagar welcome Baijayant Panda’s nomination for Kendrapara LS seat  

Welcoming Baijayant Panda's nomination as the candidate for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, the Rajnagar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today took out a huge rally.

CCTV Camera Stolen In Kendrapara
Surveillance goes for a toss as only 1 CCTV camera out of 38 now functional in Kendrapara town

Surprisingly, some CCTVs have also been stolen and the police officials in Kendrapara are allegedly controlling the crime and maintaining law and order with the help of just one camera.

Illegal Fishing Trawlers Intercepted By Forest Dept Patrolling Team
Marine patrolling team attacked by fishermen fishing in prohibited area in Kendrapara

As per reports, an eleven-member forest department team was patrolling the area in a boat when they found around 15-20 trawlers fishing in the prohibited area.

MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism
MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar.

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