Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): A shocking and heart rending incident has come to the light in Paralakhemundi town where a 10 year old boy was allegedly striped naked, tied to an iron pole under the blazing sun and physically assaulted. Police have arrested Balram Panda a temple priest in connection with the incident.According to report, the […]
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a major welfare announcement for the media fraternity, Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Kumar Panigrahi has pledged to provide free advanced medical treatment for journalists of Gajapati district and extend support for the higher education of their children. Addressing the annual function of the Gajapati district unit of the Utkal Journalists’ Association, the
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Paralakhemundi, revered as the “Upanta Srikhetra” (Frontier Jagannath Shrine), witnessed a massive influx of devotees on Monday as Deba Snana Purnima was celebrated with great religious fervour, with thousands thronging the Shri Jagannath Temple for the sacred darshan of Lord Jagannath in the Gajanan (Elephant-faced) Avatar. The festivities began with the ceremonial
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): A Kalbaisakhi storm accompanied by heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning claimed the life of a farmer and left another person injured in two separate incidents in Gajapati district on Tuesday evening, highlighting the dangers posed by the pre-monsoon weather phenomenon.The deceased was identified as Narayan Sabar (54) of Ambajhiri village under
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Residents of Kushapalli village under Mahendragada Panchayat in Gajapati district’s R. Udayagiri block are living in constant fear as old and damaged electric wires continue to hang precariously over houses, posing a serious threat to life and property. Villagers have accused the Electricity Department and Tata Power of ignoring repeated complaints despite
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): The renovated Gajapati Badminton Indoor Stadium was inaugurated at Paralakhemundi on Thursday by MLA Rupesh Kumar Panigrahi. The old stadium has been upgraded at a cost of Rs 2.4 lakh to provide better facilities for badminton players. Gajapati ADM Falguni Majhi, Gosani Block Chairman Bir Raju, badminton players M. Prasad, P.Ktanthi, Kondal
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a moment of pride for Odisha’s literary and historical fraternity, noted scholar and veteran writer Purnachandra Mohapatra has received statewide recognition as his acclaimed historical work “Parala Lalam: First Freedom Movement from South Odisha” has been included in the Class VIII History syllabus of Government High Schools in Odisha. The epic
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Even as severe heatwave conditions continue to grip Gajapati district with rising temperatures and deserted streets during daytime hours, the mythologically significant Mahendragiri hill has been witnessing a rare natural phenomenon of dense fog during midday hours. With temperatures soaring across the district after 10 a.m., people are largely avoiding outdoor movement
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Following complaints from villagers, Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Panigrahi visited Dhansara village under Kharada Panchayat in Kashinagar block of Gajapati district to inspect the damaged main road and adjoining retaining wall. The issue was brought to his notice by local Sarpanch Akhil Patra and residents. The MLA assured villagers that repair work would
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Paralakhemundi, (Tarini Prasad Panda): Displaying prompt humanitarian concern, Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Panigrahi came to the rescue of two persons injured in a road accident near Singipur village under Sitapur Panchayat on Wednesday. The MLA, who was travelling to Khandava village in Kashinagar block to attend an inaugural function, noticed a motorcycle colliding head-on with a
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