News from Khurda

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.

Khordha murder cracked; woman killed husband to get rid of torture, say police
Khordha murder case cracked; woman killed husband to get rid of torture, say police  

The accused woman, identified as Mili, orchestrated the murder of her husband Manorajan Mohapatra with the help of her cousin brother and his associate. 

Man’s body found in trolley bag in Khordha forest
Man’s body found in trolley bag in Khordha forest, probe launched

As per sources, the body was stuffed in a blue trolley bag just about 10 metre into the forest from the road. It was suspected that the man was murdered by some miscreants and the body was packed in the trolley bag in the forest to hide the crime.

'Harassed' female bank employee 'attempts suicide after frequent transfers'
'Harassed' female bank employee 'attempts suicide after frequent transfers'

Khordha Town Police rushed to the spot and rescued the woman.

Weather Updates
IMD’s latest weather updates on dense fog, rain in Odisha districts

As per the IMD’s latest weather bulletin, light rain is likely to occur in several districts from January 17 (tomorrow). Apart from rain, dense fog conditions are also likely to occur at some parts of the state in the next couple of days as well.

On Christmas, Odisha's Eswar Rao crafts miniature idol of Jesus Christ inside glass bottle
On Christmas, Odisha's Eswar Rao crafts miniature idol of Jesus Christ inside glass bottle

Rao has earned fame by creating miniature art on soap, pencil nib, etc., and he has been practicing the artwork for the last 25 years. 

4 including 2 women killed in Khordha road mishap
4 including 2 women killed in Khordha road mishap

The incident occurred while the four were en route to Bhubaneswar from Andhra Pradesh by a car.

Khurda Collector IAS Sudarshan Chakravarthy accused of mentally harassing his PA
Harassed and mentally tortured by Khurda Collector, alleges his PA

If anything happens to me or my family, the IAS officer will be responsible, says Hemant Bhoi, personal assistant of Khurda Collector K Sudarshan Chakravarthy.

Rs 22 lakh seized
Cash worth Rs 22 lakh seized from a car in Khordha; drug peddler escapes

As per senior police officials, the drug peddler, identified as Sarat Behera, was wanted in a narcotics case registered recently.

Rakesh Samantaray, alias Raka.
Notorious drug peddler nabbed by STF, brown sugar worth Rs 2 crore seized

The peddler arrested from near Khordha-Jatni bypass, has been identified as Rakesh Samantaray, alias Raka.  As per reports, the accused hails from Andharua under Ranapur Police limits in Nayagrah District.

NGT slaps Rs 12 cr fine on SJTA for illegal stone mining in Khordha’s Tapang
NGT slaps Rs 12 cr fine on SJTA for illegal stone mining in Khordha’s Tapang

The Khordha Collector is instructed to form a committee and carry out the renovation, reclamation, and restitution of the excavated areas with the penalty amount.

Woman held for ‘killing’ daughter-in-law
Woman held for ‘killing’ daughter-in-law

Upon reaching, Sushree's family members found that the body had been taken to AIIMS in Bhubaneswar. Taking Sushree to hospital before their arrival made them believe their daughter had been killed. 

Block Agriculture Office, Banapur
From fake farmers to 25 people visiting Bolangir on a bike, corruption galore in Khordha Agri dept

100 farmers visited district agriculture fair at Khordha in 2016 which was sponsored by Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Khordha. However, the list of 100 farmers was allegedly filled with ghost farmers.

Chilika Buffalo Getting Milked
Chilika buffalo milk rakes NBAGR interest, could have life-saving properties

Sources said, the milk obtained from a specific type of buffalo, close to the region surrounding the brackish water lagoon is believed to have some unique properties and can treat cancer.

Monkey menace in Khordha; Efforts underway to tranquilise animals
Monkey menace in Khordha; Efforts underway to tranquilise animals

The move to capture followed several incidents of monkey attacks in which over 10 persons were injured in the area in the past five to six days.

Girl Student Ends Life After Intimate Picture Goes Viral
+2 girl student kills self after ‘intimate picture’ goes viral

The deceased girl was reportedly a plus 2 college student under Nirakarpur police limits.

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