News from Balasore

It is the largest city of northern Odisha and the administrative headquarters of Balasore district bordering to West Bengal. It is the region which witnessed the first settlement of Britishers as early as 1634, followed by the Dutch and the Danes. Balasore is best known for Chandipur beach, integrated test range (ITR) is an Indian Defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Being a famous sea town of Odisha, sea food varieties are high in this district.

 Drunk son kills mother after quarrel over food in Odisha’s Soro
Drunk son kills mother after quarrel over food in Odisha’s Soro

Urmila Mohanty, a neighbour said, “Arun used to beat his family members under the influence of alcohol. Yesterday, he had asked non-veg items to his mother who is a widow.

Miscreants Loot Rs 12 Lakh After Firing In Balasore
Miscreants loot Rs 12 lakh after firing at petrol pump staff in front of bank in Odisha

Unidentified miscreants looted Rs 12 lakh after firing at a petrol pump employee in front of an Indian Bank branch in Odisha's Balasore district. The incident involved six bike-borne attackers and occurred under the Khaira Police limits.

Labour Unions launch indefinite strike in front of Dalmia Bharat Refractories in Odisha
Labour Unions launch indefinite strike in front of Dalmia Bharat Refractories in Odisha

Employees of Birla Tyres in Balasore have launched an indefinite strike outside Dalmia Bharat Refractories, demanding reinstatement and unpaid salaries.

Odisha shocker! Man 'kills & buries' father; mother still missing 
Odisha shocker! Man 'kills & buries' father; mother still missing 

In Garasang village, Balasore, Ramesh Behera allegedly killed his father Pravakar over a land dispute and buried the body. The case deepened with the disappearance of Pravakar's wife, Champa.

Balasore Curfew: 30 detained for violating curfew norms
Balasore curfew: Situation under control, 30 detained for violating curfew norms

So far, 34 persons have been arrested in connection with the group clash while 30 others have been detained for violating the curfew restrictions.

Curfew in Balasore
Curfew clamped in Balasore Municipality after group clash; internet services suspended in sensitive areas

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has appealed to different communities to maintain peace and harmony in the region

Group clash erupts in Odisha’s Balasore; 5 injured & 20 vehicles ransacked, Section 144 imposed 
Group clash erupts in Odisha’s Balasore; 5 injured & 20 vehicles ransacked, Section 144 imposed 

In Balasore, Odisha, a clash between two groups led to the imposition of Section 144 after tensions escalated.

Cops rescue infant abducted from Balasore DHH within 12 hours, detain 2 
Cops rescue infant abducted from Balasore DHH within 12 hours, detain 2 

In Balasore, police swiftly rescued an abducted infant from the district hospital within 12 hours, using CCTV and local intelligence. Two suspects were detained, including an ASHA worker involved in the incident.

Odisha Elections 2024: Congress will create jobs for 30 lakh if voted to power, says Congress chief
Odisha Elections 2024: Congress will create jobs for 30 lakh if voted to power, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge  

President of the All India Congress Committee Mallikarjun Kharge came down heavily on the BJD government in the state and the NDA government at the centre on Wednesday. 

BJD, BJP always been two sides of same coin: Congress’ Sachin Pilot
BJD, BJP always been two sides of same coin: Congress’ Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized BJP and BJD at a Balasore meeting, calling them two sides of the same coin.

Odisha Elections 2024: Balasore villagers hellbent on ‘no road, no vote’ decision
Odisha Elections 2024: Balasore villagers hellbent on ‘no road, no vote’ decision

Villagers of Kaingadia in Balasore are frustrated with unmet promises on road connectivity. They have declared a poll boycott for the 2024 elections. They cited their commuting woes and health emergency issues due to poor road conditions. The issue has repeatedly been ignored by political leaders.

Odisha Elections 2024
Two people touring Odisha and releasing comedy videos: BJP VP Jay Panda

BJP Vice-President Baijayant Panda criticized BJD's lackluster campaign events compared to vibrant BJP gatherings, during a party meet in Balasore. He highlighted the anticipated third-term win for PM Narendra Modi and emphasized the importance of securing BJP's first government in Odisha.

Odisha Elections 2024
'Mission Odisha': Top BJP leaders including Jay Panda, Aparajita Sarangi hold roadshow in Balasore

Top BJP leaders, including Manmohan Samal and Baijayant Panda, led a major roadshow in Balasore as part of 'Mission Odisha' to challenge the BJD's 25-year rule by promoting PM Narendra Modi's development agenda. The event marks a strategic push ahead of the crucial fourth phase elections in Odisha.

15 taken ill after 'gas leak' in prawn factory in Odisha 
15 taken ill after 'gas leak' in prawn factory in Odisha 

The identities of the patients are yet to be ascertained, but they are stated to be the workers engaged in the prawn factory.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJP replaces Soro Assembly candidate; Raju Das dropped
Odisha Elections 2024: BJP replaces Soro Assembly candidate; Raju Das dropped

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had earlier fielded BJD turncoat Raju Das from the Soro Assembly seat.

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