Jajpur district
Tragic Incident: Crocodile Attacks and Drags 57-Year-Old Woman into Kharasrota River in Odisha
Oct 07, 2025 05:34 pm CST
A 57-year-old woman, Soudamini Mahala, went missing after being attacked by a crocodile while bathing in the Kharasrota river in Odisha's Jajpur district. The shocking incident, captured on video and now viral on social media, shows the reptile dragging the woman into deeper waters despite rescue attempts by nearby villagers. Emergency services have launched a search operation.
Triumph Over Adversity: Visually Impaired Odia Teacher Secures 300th Rank in Odisha Civil Services Exam
Sep 28, 2025 05:09 pm CST
Mahesh Panda, a 32-year-old visually impaired Odia language teacher from Jajpur, has defied all odds by successfully clearing the prestigious Odisha Civil Services examination. Born with visual impairment and raised in a modest farming family, Panda's journey from the School for the Blind to civil services success demonstrates remarkable perseverance and highlights how technological advancements are making education more accessible for persons with disabilities.