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.

Girl stabbed multiple times in Khordha
Love triangle? Girl stabbed multiple times by youth in Khordha, admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar

On Tuesday, the accused visited the place where the girl was working. After engaging her in some talks, the accused first slapped her and stabbed her 10 times with the help of a knife.

Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik’s veiled attack on Odisha govt; questions true meaning of development

Patnaik, who had earlier fired salvos at the state government on various issues, today slammed the government’s tall claims for development by questioning if construction of roads and buildings is development.

Dilip Samantray & Suna Samantray
Grief-stricken Odisha woman ends life after husband’s death in hospital blast

The deceased has been identified as Suna Samantray, wife of Dilip Samantray. The couple was married for two years and did not have any kid.

Severed palm recovered
Severed palm recovered in Khordha, sent to forensic lab for examination

Jankia police seized the severed palm from near a pond at Manpur village after locals shared information about the incident. An investigation has been initiated by police and the severed palm has been sent to forensic lab for examination.

Under-Construction Vending Zone In Khordha
Khordha Municipality ‘wastes’ public money as vending zone, open-air gym gathers dust

The construction work could not move and was stalled for some reason. Many days of sun and rain have now made the iron bars and angles of the structure rusty rendering them unusable.

Science Exhibition In Khordha
Controversy over excessive use of English language in district-level science fair

As per reports, a school science exhibition was held at BJB High School in Khordha where 50 students participated from different schools in the district showcasing their science projects.

Irregularities alleged in MBK & Bank Mitra recruitment in Odisha; aspirants stage protest 
Irregularities alleged in MBK & Bank Mitra recruitment in Odisha; aspirants stage protest 

Many aspirants staged a sit-in outside the Khordha block office on Monday and shouted slogans against the administration. They demanded an investigation into the alleged lapses in the recruitment process.

Bhingarpur Hospital
'Ailing healthcare': 95-yr-old hospital in Bhubaneswar suburbs runs with lone deputed doctor, pharmacist

The PHC which caters to healthcare needs of more than 50,000 people from five panchayats has only one doctor and one pharmacist. The pharmacist is reportedly forced to see patients and prescribe medicines on the week-offs and leaves of the doctor.

Forest Officials On Spot After Elephant Trampled Two To Death
Wild elephant tramples two to death in Odisha’s Khordha

As per reports, the deceased had gone to their farmland to watch over their crop which is ready to be harvested. Later when they found the elephant destroying their crop, they tried to shoo the jumbo away. But it trampled them to death.

Bizarre! Odisha Teacher brands girl student with hot knife to cure hornet sting
Bizarre! Odisha Teacher brands girl student with hot knife to cure hornet sting

Such an unusual treatment by the teacher aggravated the problem of the student at Asarala Upper Primary School in Bolagarh block of Khurdha district  

Bike Damaged In Bombing
Multiple bombings over group clash leave two injured in Khordha village

The bombings were reportedly the fallout of a group clash that erupted after a minor altercation.

Girl student of pvt engineering college found dead in Jatani, Odisha  
Girl student of pvt engineering college found dead in Jatani, Odisha  

Jatani police seized the body and sent it to AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, for post-mortem. An investigation has been launched by police.

Private School Where Student Found Hanging From Tree
Class 10 student in Khordha found hanging after principal takes away his mobile phone

While the exact reason behind his death is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the student hanged himself after the Principal of the school took away his phone from him as it is not allowed inside the hostel.

Khordha Class 9 student was murdered by Plus 2 student over tuition fee: Police   
Khordha Class 9 student was murdered by Plus 2 student over tuition fee: Police   

Asked about the motive behind the crime, DCP Prateek Singh said the accused had been a student of the deceased’s parents about two years ago and had to pay some money towards the tuition fee to them. 

Class-IX student stabbed to death in Odisha 
Class-IX student stabbed to death in Odisha 

Subham was profusely bleeding after being stabbed in the stomach thrice while his throat was slit open. What his parents saw immediately was a person darting out of their house.

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