Kendrapara Picnic Tragedy

The boat which capsized last evening near Nipania in Batighara panchayat of Kendrapara claiming lives of ten persons lacked life jackets and licence to operate a ferry, said Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi on Thursday.

The Hukitola boat tragedy that claimed the lives of ten people on Wednesday is a shining example of how humanity can make a difference in the society. Soon after the boat capsized, the villagers of Nipania in Batighara panchayat of…

A picnic party of 55 people from Jagatsinghpur were celebrating the dawn of the new year in Kendrapara. They were in a jolly mood and were welcoming 2019 together. Little did they know that a tragedy awaited them at Hukitola. Following a…

Close on the heels of the picnic tragedy that claimed ten lives, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief and announced Rs 4 lakh rupees ex-gratia for the kin of the deceased.