A 26-year-old mason from Jajpur district, Odisha, has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a 17-year-old girl who worked with him as a daily laborer. The survivor's mother filed an FIR after noticing physical changes, leading to the arrest
Police in Jajpur district rescued a newborn girl from a bush near a contractor's house, adding a twist to a case where he was arrested for allegedly raping his 16-year-old domestic help and forcing an abortion.
Three coaches of Chennai Central-New Jalpaiguri SF Express derailed near Jakhapura Station in Jajpur, Odisha. No passengers were injured, and train operations continue unaffected.
Three coaches of Chennai Central-New Jalpaiguri SF Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha's Jajpur district. No injuries reported, restoration work underway.
The New Jalpaiguri-Chennai Central Superfast Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha's Jajpur district. Railway officials confirm no injuries or fatalities occurred in the incident.
President Droupadi Murmu performed the sacred pind daan ritual at Jajpur's Maa Biraja temple, becoming the first serving President to conduct this ceremony. She received blessings and a Buddha sculpture.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Jajpur's Biraja Temple on February 3 for pind daan rituals at Nabhigaya, marking the first presidential visit to the district since Independence.
A 19-year-old college student died by suicide in her rented accommodation in Jajpur district, with police recovering a suicide note citing examination-related stress as the reason.
The 2nd Guru Padmasambhava Buddhist International Conference began in Udayagiri, Jajpur, drawing 2,000 attendees from 22 countries. Discover the rich heritage of Odisha's Diamond Triangle.
A Beechcraft aircraft crash-landed in Odisha's Jajpur district. Two passengers were airlifted to Mumbai for treatment, with one in critical condition on ventilator support. Read the full report.
India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, toured the historic Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri Buddhist sites in Jajpur, highlighting their global heritage potential for scholars.
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
In a daring heist in Odisha's Jajpur district, miscreants uprooted an entire ATM and fled with over Rs 5 lakh cash. Police investigation using sniffer dogs is underway.
Six unidentified men looted an HDFC Bank ATM in Jajpur, Odisha, on New Year's night. Despite initial failure, they dismantled the machine and escaped with cash. Police have formed two teams to investigate.
Villagers in Jajpur, Odisha, face nightly power cuts for over a month as authorities disconnect supply to protect a herd of elephants. Residents struggle with cold, water shortage, and business losses. Read more.
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Jajpur police raided a rented house, arresting two for alleged human trafficking and rescuing four women. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Read the full details.
Police in Jajpur district arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at his cycle shop. The accused has been booked under the BNS and POCSO Act. Read for details.
A 28-year-old tribal man in Odisha's Jajpur district murdered his wife with an axe after she refused to give him money for alcohol. Police have arrested the accused. Read the full report.
A 16-year-old girl in Jajpur was found to be four months pregnant, leading to a police case against a neighbour for alleged sexual abuse. The accused is absconding. Read the full story.
A tribal man in Odisha's Jajpur district murdered his wife after she refused to cook chicken curry. The alcoholic husband attacked her with a knife. Read the shocking details.
Women in Odisha's Jajpur district staged a 3-hour road blockade demanding immediate closure of illegal liquor shops. Protesters allege police inaction despite repeated complaints about drunkards harassing women and students.
As India celebrated Vande Mataram's 150th year, Jajpur's crucial link to author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay remains forgotten. Discover the untold story of where he served as deputy magistrate and wrote Devi Chaudhurani.