Balasore, July 25 : Panic has gripped Orissa''s Balasore District after fissures appeared on the ground leading to rumours of the possibility of an earthquake.

Residents of the area are now living in fear after they had glimpse of about a kilometer deep cracks on the ground.

Cracks have appeared on the walls of a number of houses, forcing people to evacuate them. The cracks have completely damaged a house while three other houses have developed cracks.

Authorities say that the geological department will soon investigate the seismic activity.

Balasore (Orissa), June 21 : Authorities in flood-hit Balasore district of Orissa have stepped up relief operations in the affected areas.

Balasore (Orissa), May 29 : As plastic toys continue to flood the market, a group of 60 women in Orissa’s Balasore District are working hard to preserve the traditional art of making lac toys.

Balasore (Orissa), Sept 27 : Orissa is reeling under floods caused by heavy rains over the past few days across the state.