kendrapada

A headmaster of Chadeiguan high school in kendrapada district was arrested by vigilance sleuths for accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe. He demanded the money from a newly-appointed night watchman to process his pending salary. The night watchman alerted authorities, leading to the headmaster's apprehension while receiving the bribe.

Forest officials in kendrapada apprehended two individuals, seizing 10 kg of spotted deer meat, a weapon, and traps. The poachers confessed to killing the animal on Friday night and were planning to sell the venison. They were produced in court and remanded to judicial custody. Environmentalists highlight the challenges faced by wildlife due to summer scarcity, making them vulnerable.

A 12-year-old boy died and four family members fell ill in kendrapada after allegedly consuming stale food. The family experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing distress, leading to suspected food poisoning. Investigations are underway, with rectal swab samples collected to determine the exact cause of the illness and death.

A 32-year manhunt concluded with the arrest of Rabindra Mallick, accused of a 1994 murder. Police discovered him in a secret underground chamber at his Jajpur home after he returned for a family event. Mallick had lived under false identities and worked as a mason in various states, evading capture for decades. His bail plea was denied.

A young man died in an ambulance while being transferred between hospitals. His family claims the vehicle stopped due to a lack of fuel, leaving him without oxygen. The ambulance service denies this, stating a mechanical issue caused the breakdown. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident. The patient was being moved for advanced treatment after consuming poison.

A potential disaster was averted in Paradip as Indian Oil Corporation Limited officials plugged a damaged petrol oil pipeline. The leakage, spotted during transport from the oil jetty, was swiftly addressed by the maintenance team. While the immediate threat was contained, the incident has reignited environmental safety concerns.

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl in Jajpur two years ago. The court also imposed a Rs 50,000 fine and ordered Rs 8 lakh compensation for the survivor. The conviction followed testimony from twenty witnesses, including the victim, and a medical report.

Immigration officials at Paradip Port discovered an Ethiopian stowaway on a cargo vessel bound for Bangladesh. The man, seeking better economic prospects, had boarded the ship in Djibouti. Security agencies questioned him, and after completing necessary procedures, the vessel continued its journey. The incident has prompted calls for enhanced surveillance at the port.

A 54-year-old woman, Chabi Bhukta, bravely fought off a saltwater crocodile attack in the Ramachandi river within Bhitarkanika National Park. She managed to escape by pricking the reptile's eyes with a spoon after it grabbed her hand. The incident occurred two months after a fisherman was killed by a crocodile in the same area.

Two men, Basudev Behera and Gouranga Mohanty, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder committed 27 years ago. The Jagatsinghpur court found them guilty of killing Birabara Behera, a medicine shop owner, on January 13, 1999, due to past enmity. Each convict also faces an additional six months if they fail to pay a Rs 5,000 fine.

A 21-year-old newly-married woman's body was exhumed in Jajpur district after her father alleged dowry killing. Her husband, who claimed she died of illness, was arrested for murder and remanded in judicial custody. The deceased's family reported harassment over dowry since the marriage.

Archaeological Survey of India officials have urged Jajpur district authorities to take strong legal action against encroachers and illegal stone quarry operators threatening the Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri and Udayagiri. Recent unauthorized construction and quarrying activities within prohibited zones risk damaging these vital historical monuments, prompting urgent intervention to preserve Odisha's rich cultural heritage.

Villagers in kendrapada's Rajnagar block staged a protest demanding power restoration after two weeks of outage due to heavy rain damaging overhead cables. Students are forced to study by candlelight, and residents face difficulties recharging mobile phones and accessing entertainment. TPCODL has assured that repairs and new cable installations will be completed soon to restore electricity.