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.

Woman kills 6-day-old daughter in Odisha, arrested 
Woman kills 6-day-old daughter in Odisha, arrested 

The baby was reported missing and was found dead in a village pond. On being informed, police reached the spot and recovered the body.

Fraudster arrested in Balasore
Conman impersonating CHSE employee arrested for duping Plus 2 students to pass exam

The fraudster identified himself as a senior employee of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) and won the trust of several students and their guardians.

Ward Member Attacked
Miscreants attack ward member, set his bike on fire in Odisha

As per initial reports, around six to seven youths from Tutha village allegedly attacked Panigrahi. It is suspected that the ward member was assaulted over some past rivalry.

drowning
Six dead, one missing in separate mishaps on Holi in Odisha

Two siblings drowned in Brahmani river in Mushadiha village under Kendrapara’s Keshapur Panchayat. The deceased siblings were bathing in the river after Holi celebrations.

Students, villagers throw a touching farewell for headmaster in Odisha 
Students, villagers throw a touching farewell for headmaster in Odisha 

On Sunday, Sarat Chandra Biswal saw an expected arrangement made by the students and villagers to bid him farewell. He was taken in a procession that passed through the lanes and by lanes of the village. Drummers were hired to make the procession a grand one. 

Odisha groom meets with watery grave two days after wedding
Odisha groom meets with watery grave two days after wedding

The death of the groom who had married on March 1 has sent a shockwave in the area.

Scarcity of low-value stamp papers leaves people miffed in Odisha’s Balasore 
Scarcity of low-value stamp papers leaves people miffed in Odisha’s Balasore 

Meanwhile, the stamp vendors are cashing in on the situation. For Rs 10 and 20 stamp papers, they are reportedly charging Rs 100.  

Couple found dead with throats slit in Balasore
Couple found dead with throats slit in Balasore

Though the exact reason behind their deaths is not known, it is believed that someone might have killed them by slitting their throats, sources informed.

Elephant population in Odisha’s Kuldiha Sanctuary on decline
Elephant population in Odisha’s Kuldiha Sanctuary on decline

While animal lovers have ascribed the deaths to poaching, the concerned officials are yet to say anything on the contrary. 

Odisha man 'beats wife to death, ends life'
Odisha man 'beats wife to death, ends life'

Back in the village, Babu was in his house. It is suspected that after coming to know about his wife’s death, Babu may have lost his mental balance and consumed poison. 

Mysterious loud sound across Baripada, Balasore triggers panic
Mysterious loud sound across Baripada, Balasore triggers panic

The intensity of the sound was so loud that the locals rushed out of their houses fearing for their lives, sources informed.

Balasore acid attack victim succumbs to burn injuries at SCB; accused husband still on the run
Balasore acid attack victim succumbs to burn injuries at SCB; accused husband still on the run

The scene turned ugly when Chandan suddenly threw acid at Banita, leaving her seriously injured. She had suffered 80 percent burns. Even Banita's elder sister and her two children (minor) were injured in the brutal acid attack. 

ITR honey trap case: Accused DRDO officer sent to 4-day police remand
ITR honey trap case: Accused DRDO officer sent to 4-day police remand

Currently, the police are searching his house and property and tracing people who had links with him. Further probe is on to learn if anyone is aware of the honey-trap episode.

DRDO Chandipur
Honey trap: Chandipur missile test range senior officer arrested for leaking info to Pak agent

According to police, the senior official of the ITR was honey-trapped by a Pakistani agent with nude videos. The senior officer reportedly shared important information about the DRDO with the agent.

Balasore assistant engineer’s property raided by vigilance in DA case
Balasore assistant engineer’s property raided by vigilance in DA case

The Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids on the properties linked to Ajay Kumar Senapati, who works as an assistant engineer in (R & B) Division-II in Balasore district.

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