Tag: Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur: It’s been 19 years since the 1999 Super Cyclone wreaked havoc in the State, situation still remains the same in Ersama block here as the life of locals is yet to return to normalcy. Residents of the worst-affected Dasamatha and Nalabhedi villages under Gadabishunapur panchayat in the block have not received any compensation so […]

Jagatsinghpur: A controversy has erupted after the district administration today dismantled a pandal erected by supporters of senior leader Damodar Rout for ‘Ravan Podi Utsav’ at the Anchalika Yuva Parishad ground in Erasama of Jagatsinghpur district. As per reports, the district administration declined to give permission to supporters of Rout to organise ‘Ravan Podi’ function […]

Jagatsinghpur: One person was killed and four others sustained injuries after a minor argument between two families of Baliakani village under Erasama police limits in Jagatsinghpur district turned into a violent clash late last night. The deceased was identified as Rabindra Swain. According to reports, family members of Rabindra Swain and Guna Naik of the […]

Jagatsinghpur: Political tussle over ‘Ravana Podi’ at Earsama has intensified as members of Earsama village committee have called for a 24-hour market bandh in Jagatsinghpur. The bandh has been called in protest over dismantling of stage erected for Ravana Podi which was supposed to be attended by the senior leader Damodar Rout. Rout’s supporters have […]

Paradip: In a shocking incident at Khosalapur village in Kujanga block of Jagatsinghpur, shopkeepers and women were allegedly beaten up by the local sarpanch’s husband for failing to attend a Mahila Mahasamabesh organised by the ruling-BJD in September. “The sarpanch’s husband along with some men had come and ransacked my house. I was also chased […]

Keonjhar: Protesting distress sale, enraged farmers dumped tomatoes in front of the Telkoi Block Office in Keonjhar today. The farmers resorted to the protest alleging that even at Rs 1 per kilogram, their tomatoes have remained unsold. According to sources, there was a bumper harvest of tomatoes this year. However, the demand has not kept […]

Jagatsinghpur: One person lost his life while another suffered critical injuries in a road accident near Athanga on Jagatsinghpur-Paradip road yesterday night. The deceased has been identified as Bibekanand Das and the injured person is Jyotiranjan Sathua. According to sources, both of them were returning to their village from Cuttack on a bike yesterday night […]

Jagatsinghpur: Business tycoon Mahimananda Mishra today surrendered before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Kujang in connection with Mahendra Swain murder case. Mishra surrendered before the Court after the Supreme Court yesterday rejected the bail granted to him by the Orissa High Court. The Apex Court had also ordered to take him into […]

Jagatsinghpur: In an incident of alleged police high-handedness, two cops have been placed under suspension on charges of assaulting a youth inside the premises of Jagatsinghpur Sadar police station. As per a complaint lodged with the Jagatsinghpur DSP, the youth identified as Lingaraj Das, a resident of Odiso village, had gone to the local Sarpanch’s residence […]

Jagatsinghpur: Three persons were killed and five others suffered serious injuries in a road accident near Pathuriaguda on Cuttack-Paradip road today. The incident took place when a speeding car collided with a scooter. According to sources, three persons on the scooter died on the spot while the four-wheeler overturned following the incident. Five passengers including […]

Jagatsinghpur: After Kalahandi, the dengue scare has now gripped locals of Kanaguli village under Ersama block of Jagatsinghpur where more than 40 residents have been diagnosed with the disease. The patients have been admitted to hospitals in Paradip and Cuttack after their blood samples confirmed presence of dengue virus. Although at least four to five […]

Jagatsinghpur: Two kanwariyas slipped into deep waters at a ghat while trying to collect holy water for worship near Jhula baba mutt in Tirtol area of Jagatsinghpur district today. While one of them was rescued, another is still missing. According to sources, the rescued kanwariya Saroj Nath has been admitted to Manijanga hospital where he […]

Jagatsinghpur: In a tragic incident, two minor boys drowned while taking bath in a pond at Singipur village of Balikuda block of the district. The deceased were identified as Omm Biswal and Arya Suman Rout. The two boys, aged 9 and 10 years, slipped deep into the water while taking a bath in the pond, […]

Jagatsinghpur: Irate locals from 29 panchayats under Kujang block in Paradip staged a road blockade today at Bhuta Mundai chhak demanding discharge of excess water from Haladipani creek. According to sources, the district administration is yet to take any steps for the construction of proposed siphon spillway(a short discharge pipe) and sluice gate to discharge […]

Jagatsinghpur: A minor girl was charred to death after a major fire broke out at Routanuagon under Raghunathpur police limits in the district on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Mama Das, a Plus II first year student of Siddha Mahaveer College. As per reports, locals noticed smoke emanating from the house and immediately informed […]