Tag: Kendrapara

BJP VP Baijayant Panda meets Kendrapara boat mishap victims’ kin; minister Pratap Deb slammed for hi
BJP VP Baijayant Panda meets Kendrapara boat mishap victims’ kin; minister Pratap Deb slammed for his 'insensitive' statement

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Panda visited the houses of the deceased-minor boy Dipendra and boatman Sudarshan Swain- and met their family members. A visibly upset Panda spent some time with the aggrieved family members. He expressed his deep grief at the passing away of the two villagers in the mishap. 

  • Sunday, 30 April 2023
Vigilance action unable to deter corruption, low conviction crucial factor
Bribery cuffs on two Odisha govt officials, simultaneous raids by Vigilance underway

While the anti-corruption wing apprehended Manas Dhal, a dealing assistant (junior clerk) at Pattamundai Block Education Officer’s office in Kendrapara for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe from a teacher, Badamba block junior engineer Bauri Bandhu Parida was caught by the sleuths while allegedly accepting Rs 30,000 bribe from a contractor.

  • Thursday, 27 April 2023
Minor among two missing after boat capsizes in Brahmani river in Kendrapara
Minor boy dead, boatman missing after boat capsizes in Brahmani river in Kendrapara

Ekmania panchayat is surrounded by river from all sides and residents depend on boats for daily transportation. 

  • Thursday, 27 April 2023
UK-based Odia woman turns heads as she completes marathon in Sambalpuri saree
UK-based Odia woman turns heads as she completes marathon in Sambalpuri saree

A high school teacher in Manchester, Forty-one-year old Madhusmita Jena turned many heads when she arrived draped in a Sambalpuri saree to run the marathon. She was the lone one in the saree. 

  • Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Man stabbed to death over ‘political rivalry’ in Kendrapara
Man stabbed to death over ‘political rivalry’ in Kendrapara

While the duo was returning home, another person from the village attacked them with a knife leaving them critically injured.

  • Saturday, 15 April 2023
Defunct water project spews water woes in Kendrapara
Defunct water project spews water woes in Kendrapara

Built at an expense of over Rs 1 crore, the 10 HP solar pump-powered water project could not even run for a year. Now, it is gathering dust while wild plants and weeds have taken over the solar panels.

  • Monday, 10 April 2023
India Post GDS job applicant's matric certificate found to be fake  
India Post GDS job applicant's matric certificate found to be fake  

The aspirant, identified as Anita Jena of Lunia village in Bhadrak district reportedly submitted the fake Matriculation certificate. 

  • Monday, 27 March 2023
The girl has been admitted to Pattamundai Hospital in a critical condition.
Class 10 girl student attacked with blade for resisting kidnap bid in Kendrapara

However, the girl somehow managed to escape. She has been admitted to Pattamundai Hospital in a critical condition.

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
Sand mafias attack Tehsildar
Tehsildar attacked by sand mafias during crackdown in Kendrapara, FIR lodged

Derabis Tehsildar Akshay Kumar Parida has filed an FIR at Kendrapara Sadar police station in this regard. 

  • Wednesday, 22 February 2023
BJP Members Gherao Block Office In Kendrapara
BJP gheraoes Kendrapara block office protesting PMAY ‘irregularities’

The BJP alleged that the list of PMAY beneficiaries published at the block office has many names that are ineligible, while depriving the eligible beneficiaries.

  • Saturday, 11 February 2023
From labourer to lecturer: Kendrapara lad beats all odds to land his dream job
From labourer to lecturer: Kendrapara lad beats all odds to land his dream job

Pabitra Sahu successfully cleared the recruitment examination conducted by the State Selection Board (SSB) and selected for the post of lecturer in a government college. 

  • Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Woman solemnizes widowed daughter-in-law’s marriage with her younger son
Woman solemnizes widowed daughter-in-law’s marriage with her younger son

They tied the nuptial knot at a simple ceremony organized at the village Jagannath temple. Anil put vermillion on his sister-in-law’s head, giving her the recognition of his wife.

  • Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Hospital With No Doctors
Odisha Hospital With No Doctors, Run By Pharmacists

Radhanath Rath hospital in Kendrapara is being run by pharmacists. Though its sound strange, it’s true. Because this health centre at Olabhara has no doctors to attend patients.

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  • Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Annual bird census begins in Bhitarkanika National Park
Annual bird census begins in Bhitarkanika National Park

The teams have been well equipped with boats, radios (walkie-talkie), binoculars, cameras and GPS scales for the annual counting. 

  • Friday, 06 January 2023
From Jan 4, Bhitarkanika to be out of bounds for visitors for crocodile census
From Jan 4, Bhitarkanika to be out of bounds for visitors for crocodile census

A team led by expert Sudhakar Kar will conduct headcount of reptiles both day and night. 

  • Monday, 02 January 2023
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