Tag: Berhampur

Under-constructed road in Berhampur
Commuters, students suffer as road construction work missing deadlines for last 7 years in Berhampur

Though the local people have been repeatedly requesting to expedite the construction work, the administration is allegedly not paying any heed to their pleas. 

  • Friday, 05 April 2024
Odisha Elections 2024: No smooth sailing for BJD in Ganjam?
Odisha Elections 2024: No smooth sailing for BJD in Ganjam?

BJD leader and former Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethy accused the party of sidelining him before crossing over to the saffron party on Monday. Sethy was reportedly aspiring for a BJD ticket this time. Earlier, another BJD leader Bipin Pradhan of Digapahandi joined the BJP. 

  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Double murder in Ganjam: Five of family get life imprisonment
Double murder in Ganjam: Five of family get life imprisonment

As per reports, Gula Swain and his son Rajendra Swain, residents of Jagannathpur under Patapur police limits, were murdered on December 28, 2013. 

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
Spices adulteration unit busted in Odisha’s Berhampur, owner detained 
Spices adulteration unit busted in Odisha’s Berhampur, owner detained 

The police sealed the godown after its owner failed to produce any documents required to run such a unit.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Faking disability for money! Fake divyang beggars arrested in Odisha
Faking disability for money! Fake divyang beggars arrested in Odisha

As per reports, for the last few years, all four have been begging in the disguise of Divyangs with crutches in hand. Two of them were begging at Kamapalli Chhak on Wednesday when they caught the attention of police. Their activities raised police suspicion. 

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
World Cancer Day: Berhampur man battling with cancer continues to raise awareness
World Cancer Day: Berhampur man battling with cancer continues to raise awareness

On the occasion, a cancer survivor along with children conducted an awareness campaign in Berhampur. For the last 10 years, Debananda Das has been battling with mouth cancer as a result of tobacco consumption. He has been sensitizing people on the prevention of cancer on this day every year.

  • Sunday, 04 February 2024
Odisha teachers launch stir over multiple demands
Odisha teachers launch stir over multiple demands

The OSSTA had earlier put forth a charter of 21 demands and submitted copies of it to the Chief Minister, the School and Mass Education Minister, and the Chief Secretary on August 9, 2023. 

  • Saturday, 03 February 2024
MKCG’s 24X7 diagnostic centre leaves lot to be desired!
MKCG’s 24X7 diagnostic centre leaves lot to be desired!

Despite making the Regional Diagnostic Centre (RDC) at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur operational round the clock, the patients are still suffering to get their tests done. 

  • Saturday, 03 February 2024
Grand welcome accorded to Amrit Bharat Express as it rolls via Odisha
Grand welcome accorded to Amrit Bharat Express as it rolls via Odisha

An Amrit Bharat Express train was run through Odisha, bringing cheers among people on Sunday. The train, which will have halts at eight places in Odisha, was given a grand welcome by MPs, MLAs and people at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jaleswar, Khurda Road and Berhmapur amid the beating of drums, dance and music.

  • Sunday, 31 December 2023
Berhampur MKCG doctor held for producing fake caste certificate
Berhampur MKCG doctor held for producing fake caste certificate

The matter came to the fore after his elder brother lodged a written complaint in this connection with Semiliguda police. Based on his complaint, police registered a case and made the arrest. He was later produced in the court

  • Thursday, 28 December 2023
People suffer as community toilets go kaput in Odisha’s Silk City 
People suffer as community toilets go kaput in Odisha’s Silk City 

The case in point is the three-year-old toilet near Penduru Gadai Market in the Bada Bazaar area. Locals alleged that since its floor has broken and water is scarcely available, the toilet is of no use to people and traders. Over Rs 15 lakh was spent on the toilet three years ago.

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
Kerala woman found dead in Berhampur lodge, boyfriend absconding
Kerala woman found dead in Berhampur lodge, boyfriend absconding 

A woman from Kerala was found dead in a lodge on Saturday evening in Berhampur of Ganjam district; probe underway. 

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
Ex-students in Berhampur create wall painting of ‘Holy Trinity’ with over 5K bottle caps
Ex-students in Berhampur create wall painting of ‘Holy Trinity’ with over 5K bottle caps 

A huge wall painting of ‘Holy Trinity’ with over 5K bottle caps was created by school students in Berhampur.

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
Berhampur mayor's dance on ‘Naveen Babu' song at dandia programme goes viral
Berhampur mayor's dance on ‘Naveen Babu' song at dandia programme goes viral

The programme was organised on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami on Tuesday, featuring the song, which is reportedly played at several Biju Janata Dal (BJD) programmes and campaigns.   

  • Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Woman Child Welfare Committee member bludgeoned to death in Berhampur
Woman Child Welfare Committee member bludgeoned to death in Berhampur

The accused attacked her from behind when she was speaking to someone over the phone and bludgeoned her to death. 

  • Thursday, 12 October 2023
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