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.

Oil spills after rupture in Paradip-Haldia IOCL pipeline in Kendrapara
Oil spills after rupture in Paradip-Haldia IOCL pipeline in Kendrapara; IOCL alleges theft attempt, lodges FIR

A team of the IOCL has rectified the leak in the pipeline allegedly caused by miscreants and also cleared the spilled oil from the site.

Wild boars robbing sleep of Kendrapara farmers
Wild boars robbing sleep of Kendrapara farmers

Herds of wild boars from nearby forests are wreaking havoc on crops, particularly at Shaliancha and Digochhia under Aul block, almost every night. 

Laxmi Puja Gate In Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal, Kendrapara decked up for Gajalaxmi Puja tomorrow

While idol makers are giving finishing touches to the Laxmi idols, mandaps have decked up with huge tableaus, gigantic gates, and decorative lights for the 11-day extravaganza in Dhenkanal.

Rape attempt on minor girl in Kendrapara: BJP stages protest, seeks immediate arrest of accused
Rape attempt on minor girl in Kendrapara: BJP stages protest, seeks immediate arrest of accused

The family members of the girl had lodged a complaint at Kudanagari police station immediately after the incident, which was reported to have taken place four days ago. Meanwhile, police have started an investigation into the matter.

38 Odia labourers stranded in Laos, cry for safe return
38 Odia labourers stranded in Laos, cry for safe return

The plight of the stranded labourers came to the fore after some of them, in a video message, appealed to the Central government for their safe rescue.

Assumed dead, man returns home after 35 years in Odisha 
Assumed dead, man returns home after 35 years in Odisha 

Jamini Sethi, son of Pandab Sethi of Dholamara village, had gone to Rajasthan to work there in a bid to support his father financially in running the family. However, he never returned. 

Farmers 'detain cops for not returning bribed money' in Odisha's Kendrapara
Farmers 'detain cops for not returning bribed money' in Odisha's Kendrapara

Opposing such illegal money collection, irate farmers reportedly detained the concerned police personnel for some time.

Kendrapara’s famous sweetmeat 'Rasabali’ gets GI tag 
Kendrapara’s famous sweetmeat 'Rasabali’ gets GI tag

As the long-awaited news broke the people of Kendrapara in particular and of Odisha in general started celebrating.

Villagers intensify agitation against proposed liquor shop in Odisha’s Kendrapara 
Villagers intensify agitation against proposed liquor shop in Odisha’s Kendrapara 

The residents of Hatasahi Panchayat have been opposing the government’s decision to allow a liquor outlet in the Panchayat.

miscreants damage plaque
Odisha Minister invited for project inauguration returns as miscreants damage plaque

As per reports, Nayak was scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for some projects in the area today. However, he had to skip the event after the plaque of a bridge was reportedly ransacked by miscreants in Nipania area.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ programme in Kendrapara 
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ programme in Kendrapara 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Baijayant Panda along with hundreds of party workers went to Deualatara village and offered his tribute to the martyr Kishore Chandra Routand garlanded his statue installed in the village.

Money credited in accounts from unknown source
Mad rush at Odisha bank after money gets credited from ‘unknown source’ in accounts

The bank customers started thronging after they received messages on their mobile phones regarding credit of amounts ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 70,000

Sarathi Baba Worshipped At Barimula Ashram
Self-proclaimed Godman Sarathi Baba’s followers observe Nandotsav at Barimula Ashram, worship his photo

Janmashtami celebrations saw Yajnya, puja, and spiritual programme at the ashram and the worship of Lord Krishna along with Sarathi Baba’s picture.

Hoarding Politics In Kendrapara
BJP, BJD lock horn over mega steel project hoarding with 5T secy and CM Naveen’s pic in Kendrapara

The BJP alleged that local elected representatives have been ignored and sidelined, and undue importance is being given to 5T secretary. Besides, the BJD is giving false assurances to the Kendrapara residents, the saffron party leaders alleged.

Old Woman Demands Road At Public Grievance Hearing
‘My village doesn’t have a road even after 77 years of Independence’

An old woman named Bhakta from Shabarapalli village under the Mahakalpara block entered the public grievance hearing camp, which was held at the Block Head Quarters (BHQ) on Tuesday, and alleged that her village does not have a road even after 77 years of Independence.

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