Tag: Jajpur

Kusuma cottage in Jajpur
Kusuma cottage mystery: Jajpur district administration to take over project, says Collector

The district administration will take over the cottage and ensure its proper management. Kalyan further informed that a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be prepared so that the project could be used by the public.

  • Saturday, 06 July 2024
 2nd Kusuma project in Jajpur
After Balle Balle Dhaba and Kusuma Bungalow, 2nd Kusuma project in Jajpur under scanner now

As per the allegations by the farmers and residents of the area, the under-construction project is being built with an estimated budget of Rs 10 crore, jeopardising local farmers' occupation. 

  • Friday, 05 July 2024
BJD leader Elina Das denies link with Balle Balle Dhaba
BJD leader Elina Das denies link with Balle Balle Dhaba, moves High Court seeking curb on media reports

BJD leader Elina Das has approached the Orissa High Court to curb media and social media reports alleging her family’s involvement with the controversial 'Balle Balle Dhaba'. Elina refutes claims of any links, asserting misleading reports are damaging her reputation.

  • Thursday, 04 July 2024
Delay in sealing controversial ‘Balle Balle Dhaba’ in Jajpur irks locals
Delay in sealing controversial ‘Balle Balle Dhaba’ in Jajpur irks locals; locked later

Resentment grows in Jajpur as locals protest the administrative delay in sealing the controversial 'Balle Balle Dhaba and Family Restaurant'. Allegations of MPLAD and MLALAD funds misuse and involvement of local BJD leaders have fueled the dispute. Despite a notice, action remains pending.

  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Balle Balle Dhaba
Balle Balle Dhaba allegedly built with MP and MLALAD funds vacated in Jajpur

Balle Balle Dhaba and Family Restaurant in Jajpur was vacated after an investigation revealed misuse of MPLAD and MLALAD funds. Allegedly managed by former MLA Pranab Balabantaray, the dhaba was leased to a BJD leader without proper documentation. Current MLA Himanshu Sahu exposed the irregularity.

  • Saturday, 29 June 2024
Protests over suspected EVM tampering: 20 persons arrested in Jajpur
Protests over suspected EVM tampering: 20 persons arrested in Jajpur

Dharmasala and Kuakhia police registered cases against over 100 people in two cases. Dharmasala Police arrested six persons while Kuakhia police arrested 14 persons. All the accused were produced in court.

  • Monday, 03 June 2024
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD nominee Pranab Balabantray opposed at booth
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD nominee Pranab Balabantaray opposed at booth 

As soon as the BJD nominee reached booth-66 in Antia panchayat, supporters of Independent candidate Himansu Sahoo and other parties who had queued up for voting allegedly started shouting at the BJD leader and opposed his presence.

  • Saturday, 01 June 2024
Odisha Elections 2024: With issues galore, Barchana set for triangular contest
Odisha Elections 2024: With issues galore, Barchana set for triangular contest

The Barchana Assembly constituency, one of the important seats in Jajpur, is going to polls on June 1 in the last phase. It is going to be a tough contest among the BJD, the BJP and the Congress over a host of issues like corruption, unemployment and lack of irrigation, affecting people

  • Thursday, 30 May 2024
BJD workers vandalise market complex in Jajpur after SUV runs into party MLA's election rally
BJD workers vandalise market complex in Jajpur after SUV runs into party MLA's election rally

While a rally was underway, an SUV of a former sarpanch namely Dillip Behera allegedly ran into the crowd, injuring a BJD supporter and damaging four motorcycles. BJD candidate Pranab Balabantray was present at the rally.

  • Monday, 27 May 2024
Mother of toddler Pihu who went missing on August 9, 2020
Missing minor girl Pihu’s family members to boycott Odisha elections 2024

The family members alleged that Pihu went missing on August 9, 2020. However, the State government and public representatives didn’t provide any kind of help to find the missing girl. Hence, they have decided to boycott the poll.

  • Thursday, 23 May 2024
Accidents in Jajpur
4 killed, over 15 injured in separate mishaps in Jajpur

In a tragic incident, as many as three labourers were killed as land caved at Rahas village under Binjharpur police limits in Jajpur district.

  • Thursday, 16 May 2024
BJD tense as discontent grows in Barchana and Sambalpur
BJD tense as discontent grows in Barchana and Sambalpur

A meeting of the party was held at Sankha Bhawan where Amar Satpathy was absent. Jajpur MP, party’s district observer, and ticket aspirants like Rajnarayan Mohapatra and Janmejaya Lenka attended the meeting which was reportedly called to placate the dissent. 

  • Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Eminent theatre personality Sachi Das no more; last rights performed in native village 
Eminent theatre personality Sachi Das no more; last rights performed in native village 

Sachi Das has left indelible marks in film and theatre worlds. Be it acting or directing in films, serials, operas or in theatre, he did them with great panache. 

  • Thursday, 18 April 2024
Bus falls off flyover in Odisha, 5 dead & several injured
Bus falls off flyover in Odisha, 5 dead & several injured

The bus was carrying nearly 50 passengers and was on its way from Puri to Haldia. Following the mishap, Fire Services personnel and locals rescued the injured. The injured were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack

  • Monday, 15 April 2024
Odisha teacher leaks question papers for YouTube monetisation, arrested
Odisha teacher leaks question papers for YouTube monetisation, arrested

Police said the teacher and his wife have a YouTube channel. They had committed the crime in a bid to increase the viewership of their YouTube channel named Pro Answer. 

  • Saturday, 06 April 2024
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