Khordha district has carved out of the former Puri District on 1st April, 1993. Despite repeated onslaughts from Maratha and Muslim cavalry, it managed to maintain the glory of its independence of royal fort till 1803. Therefore, the Royal Fort is spelt with reverence as “Khordhagada” and is referred as the “last independent fort” which remained free from the clutches of East India Company for a long period (from 1757, the Battle of Plassey after which the East India Company established company rule in Bengal till 1803).This resistance movement of Odias was recorded by the British historians as “Paik Rebellion”, which was in fact, the first Independence war of India. It originated in Khordha soil and spread to other parts of Odisha in 1817 much prior to the outbreak of the historical Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.Khordha is famous for Kora khai which is traditional Odia food offered to Lord Lingraj (Shiva) as Prasad.
The sitting Jatani MLA has been in the eye of a storm after his son Manmath Routray was given a BJD ticket to contest from the prestigious Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat against BJP’s sitting MP Aparajita Sarangi.
The delay in candidate announcement and denial of tickets to senior and sitting MLAs have triggered revolts by their supporters at several places.
The bank manager in her complaint alleged that Rs 9,56,76,000 were illegally transferred through four cheques to bank accounts of various companies including PT Constructions and Suppliers and SK Enterprises. The suspected transactions were carried out between April 10 and 18.
BJD MLA Nrushingha Sahu said that tickets are being distributed on the basis of a survey and the party will decide about the rehabilitation of leaders who are denied tickets.
Congress' Begunia Assembly constituency candidate Pruthvi Ballav Patnaik accuses leaders of making themselves scarce after wining elections.
In a press note, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said, "Taking note of the complaints of indiscipline and anti-party activities, the Congress President has approved the expulsion of Suresh Kumar Routray from the party for six years with immediate effect.”
Begunia and Khordha Assembly segments come under the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency where all three parties are yet to announce their candidates. The delay in picking up candidates has left the electorate confused.
Though the exact reason behind the accident is not clear, it is suspected that the mishap occurred after the driver of the Mo Bus lost control of the steering wheel.
Following speculations that Patasani may be named as BJD candidate from Chilika, Raghu Sahu with his hundreds of supporters arrived at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Friday claiming his candidature.
The Vigilance is learned to conduct an investigation into the quality of developmental works in the area. Bhubaneswar Vigilance has registered a case against the official and further investigation is in progress
A few days ago, a cell phone was found inside the Khordha jail. On checking the call details record, police got info about drug abuse. They raided the jail and seized 265 gm brown sugar. It shocked all.
Despite sitting on dharna for four days, they have allegedly been neglected and no assurances have been provided to them either from the Railway authorities or from the contractor.
Its perennial stream has dried up and timber mafias are allegedly stripping of its greenery. As industrial units are popping up around the hill, they are allegedly having an adverse impact on the environment of the place. Its flora is depleting day by day, reports said.
The police have arrested seven accused, including a woman, on charges of supplying mobile phones inside the jail and peddling brown sugar in Khordha town.
As per the allegations, tonnes of khandolite stones are being extracted from the mine every day and the stones are being used for Srimandir Parikrama project, infrastructure development and renovation of Maa Tarini temple, Sri Lingaraj temple, Samalei temple and Ma Biraja temple.
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